Continuing Ed Courses
TMJ & Migraine Massage: A 90-Minute Clinical Protocol
14-Hour Hands-On Continuing Education Course
Clients with TMJ dysfunction, headaches, migraines, jaw pain, clenching, grinding, and chronic neck tension often require more than localized work to achieve lasting improvement. This course teaches a structured, clinically focused 90-minute massage protocol that addresses the jaw, head, neck, and shoulders as an integrated system.
Designed for licensed massage therapists, this course combines lecture, demonstration, and extensive hands-on practice to help participants confidently incorporate TMJ-focused work into clinical practice.
What You'll Learn
Appropriate indications and contraindications for TMJ massage
Informed consent and client communication
Infection control and safe intraoral procedures
Functional anatomy of the TMJ and surrounding structures
Assessment strategies for clients with jaw pain and headaches
Safe intraoral techniques
External jaw techniques
Head and cranial techniques
Neck and shoulder techniques
A complete 90-minute protocol from start to finish
Clinical reasoning behind each technique and when to modify your approach
Course Format
This is a highly interactive, hands-on course.
Each section of the protocol is:
Explained
Demonstrated
Practiced with instructor guidance
Participants will then complete two uninterrupted full-length practice sessions to build confidence and refine technique.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for licensed massage therapists who want to expand their clinical skills when working with clients experiencing:
TMJ dysfunction
Jaw pain
Bruxism (clenching and grinding)
Headaches
Migraines
Neck and shoulder tension associated with TMJ dysfunction
Course Details
Length: 14 Hours
Schedule: Friday & Saturday October 9 & 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Class Size: Limited to 12 to provide individualized instruction and feedback.
Pilot Course
This inaugural offering is being taught as part of the instructor's application to become an NCBTMB Approved Provider.
It is not currently approved for NCBTMB continuing education credit.
If the course is later approved, participants may be eligible to receive NCBTMB credit retroactively in accordance with NCBTMB policies. However, the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy does not recognize retroactive CE credit. Therefore, North Carolina LMBT's who attend this pilot course will not receive North Carolina continuing education credit for it.
Massage therapists licensed outside North Carolina should check with their own licensing board before registering to determine whether retroactive NCBTMB credit would be accepted.
Tuition
Pilot Course Tuition: $175
50% off the planned regular tuition
Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Pilot TMJ/Migraine Course
Policies
Registration policy:
I am only taking 12 students for the pilot courses. Please register.. Registration ends when 12 students have signed up and paid. For waitlist options, please sign up for the newsletter below.
Cancellation Policy:
I understand that unforeseen circumstances come up. Below is my cancellation policy:
- If you cancel 3 weeks or more before class - 100% refund or option to transfer your class credit to another live class
- If you cancel less than 3 weeks before class - No refund - Option to transfer your credit to another live class or online classes - 1 year to use credit - $30 transfer fee to switch to another live class
- If you do not show up to class and do not communicate prior - No refund - No option to transfer credit
-The entire course must be completed/attended. No partial credit is awarded. If more than 15 min of class is missed, no credit will be given.
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