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In this inspiring episode, Helen Baker from TMJ Massage Therapies® is joined by Abbigail Porter, a facialist, skincare professional, and Spa Director at Careinkc.com based in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.

After completing the TMJ Massage Therapies® Level 1 Online CPD Course, Abbigail began incorporating TMJ treatment techniques into her clinic alongside her facial and skincare services. Working closely with a TMJ and Sleep Apnoea Clinic, she has witnessed first-hand the profound impact that a whole-body approach can have on people living with jaw pain, headaches, tinnitus, facial tension, and chronic discomfort.

Abbigail shares her journey into TMJ treatment, how she integrates intra-oral techniques, upper body massage, and self-care strategies into her sessions, and why the Jaw Massage Ball® has become an essential part of her treatment protocols. We also discuss the importance of patient education, homecare compliance, and building collaborative relationships with dentists and other healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

Throughout the conversation, Abbigail shares powerful client success stories, including patients experiencing significant reductions in jaw pain and improved quality of life through a combination of hands-on treatment and self-care. She also explains how the course has enhanced not only her TMJ treatments but also her facial and anti-ageing work through a deeper understanding of facial anatomy and muscle function.

This episode is full of practical insights, inspiration, and encouragement for facialists, aestheticians, massage therapists, and healthcare professionals looking to expand their skills and better support clients living with TMJ Dysfunction.

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In this insightful episode, Helen Baker from TMJ Massage Therapies® is joined by the lovely Jacqui Barker, an Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist based in Scotland, whose passion for helping people with chronic pain led her into the world of TMJ Dysfunction and whole body treatment approaches.

Jacqui shares her journey from movement and fitness into clinical massage therapy, and how completing the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course helped deepen her understanding of the connection between the jaw, posture, hips, pelvis, and wider fascial system.

We talk about the importance of gentle, whole body TMJ treatment, the power of touch, and why so many jaw pain sufferers are often living with symptoms they do not realise are connected to their jaw. Jacqui also shares powerful case studies from clinic, including a client whose migraines, jaw pain, tinnitus, and chronic tension dramatically improved after treatment.

This episode is full of warmth, clinical insight, and encouragement for therapists wanting to better understand TMJ Dysfunction and the incredible impact a compassionate, whole body approach can have on someone’s quality of life.

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In this uplifting episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Carla Bickerstaffe, a dedicated Sports Massage Therapist whose path to treating jaw pain began with the athletes she supported and deepened through her completion of the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course.

Carla, based in the Midlands and part of the Invictus Games medical team, opens up about the unique challenges of working with elite athletes and the surprising ways jaw tension can impact performance and recovery. We talk about how often jaw pain goes unspoken in clinical settings and why it is so important to bring awareness and skill to this part of the body.

Carla shares powerful case stories from her practice and how she began noticing patterns linking jaw tension with systemic issues like posture, breathing, and even pelvic alignment. Her insights reflect a deep commitment to whole person care where no symptom is treated in isolation.

This episode is a reminder of how far reaching jaw pain can be and how specialised training and a compassionate approach can make a lasting difference.

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