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Jaw (TMJ) Pain & Facial Massage

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is located at the base of the skull in front of the ear and connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the upper jaw (maxilla). The mandible sits against an indentation in the skull, with a protective cartilaginous disc between the two bones. This is a HARD working joint in constant motion all day, talking, eating and often at night with repetitive grinding and clenching patterns, often due to stress.The TMJ is held in place by ligaments originating from different parts of the head and neck and the muscles connecting to those ligaments link throughout the body. Think of it as a puppet with strings attached, so if one area is pulled out of alignment, it can affect many parts of the body as far away as our hips.

There are many reasons for this joint to be adversely affected and the surrounding muscles and fascia will become sore and inflamed, causing numerous problems: face pain, limited opening and movement of the jaw, discomfort radiating up to the head and down to the neck and shoulders, headaches, migraines, feeling of blockage in the throat, sinus discomfort, pain behind the eyes, dizziness, tinnitus, poor balance, clicking and popping of the joint. The World Health Organisation estimates that 1 in 4 people suffer from TMJ pain and women are affected much more than men.

My TMJ Massage Therapy is aimed at relieving the delicate tissues of the myofascia and underlying muscles that support this joint. It is a gentle and carefully targeted massage from the shoulders up to the temples, aimed at releasing tension by applying gentle pressure to the muscle fibre knots and subtle myofascia manipulation. Indian scalp massage can be added onto the end of the therapy to completely relax the whole head.

It is important to understand that this treatment cannot alleviate problems from fractures, arthritis, disc attrition, cancers of the neck and underlying problems with the teeth.

PLEASE NOTE - Part of the TMJ massage involves using a carefully placed finger inside the mouth, cross infection protocols will be observed and I will be using a latex-free glove to do so.

TMJ therapy takes 45 minutes (£75) 

Deborah Ryan’s offering on weekday evenings, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - please use the form below to contact Deborah to ascertain the best time for you.

If you would like to access the Women Supporting Women Fund to subsidise this session, find more details here.

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Taster Sessions

If you would like to have a taster experience of TMJ massage and feel all its benefits, Deborah is offering 30 minute sessions for £45 on both Monday 24th March (6.15pm to 9.30pm) and Wednesday 26th March (9am to 1.45pm), you can book an appointment using the button below.

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Bustling social calendars, busy work schedules, and that hazy, sticky heat after a sudden downpour.

Acupuncturists love this season for its vibrant, outward energy - but we also know that all this activity can leave us feeling scattered, overstretched, or out of sync.

And if you’ve found yourself taking a few steps back with your wellbeing recently - know that it’s OK. The path to long-term wellbeing isn’t always straight.

So this Summer, ask yourself:
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Whether that’s managing stress, giving your hormones a helping hand, or laying the groundwork for the busy summer holidays - the Acupuncture Collective is here to support you. 

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Join us this Monday (21st July) for our low cost acupuncture clinic at Moon Women's Health. We’re over halfway through 2025, and our feet are firmly planted in Summer. In Chinese Medicine, Summer belongs to the Fire element - linked to warmth, joy, connection, and the outward-moving energy of Yang. It’s a time of momentum, movement, and brightness. Bustling social calendars, busy work schedules, and that hazy, sticky heat after a sudden downpour. Acupuncturists love this season for its vibrant, outward energy - but we also know that all this activity can leave us feeling scattered, overstretched, or out of sync. And if you’ve found yourself taking a few steps back with your wellbeing recently - know that it’s OK. The path to long-term wellbeing isn’t always straight. So this Summer, ask yourself: ☀️ What do I need to feel calmer or more connected? ☀️ Am I supporting my nervous system and hormonal health, or running on empty? ☀️ Do I need to come back to the basics - like sleep, food, and breath? Here at the Acupuncture Collective, Sophie and Dr Sunila can help you recalibrate. Acupuncture supports your body’s rhythms, helps re-anchor your energy, and gives you space to pause and reconnect with what matters most. Whether that’s managing stress, giving your hormones a helping hand, or laying the groundwork for the busy summer holidays - the Acupuncture Collective is here to support you. Our next Acupuncture Collective is taking place between 2pm to 8pm on Monday 21st July - Find more details and book via the link in our bio.2 hours ago
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A wonderful gathering of women will be joining us in the coming weeks to offer their wisdom and skills to our NW5 community. ⭕ Ash Xiao will be offering chair-based Therapeutic Gyrokinesis for Mobility every Tuesday afternoon from late July. ⭕ Dunya Ntinizi will be offering 1-2-1 Somapresence Touch Therapy throughout the week. ⭕ Gosia Madrzak will be offering 1-2-1 Sound Healing sessions throughout the week. ⭕ Kate Joseph will be facilitating a MumSpace group every Thursday lunchtime from mid-September. ⭕Lucy Kohli will be running an Introducing Libdo: A Pelvic Floor Restorer session on 4th October. Find out more about the practitioners and their offerings via the link in our bio.   #Gyrokinesis #movementformobility #Somapresence #soundhealing #Mumspace #Libdo #pelvicfloor #northlondon #NW5 #TufnellPark #DartmouthPark1 week ago
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