Free Your Jaw

Helen Baker | TMJ Massage Therapies
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The Free Your Jaw Podcast is about all things jaw pain. With the help of incredibly knowledgeable and interesting guests, Helen Baker from TMJ Massage Therapies will be discussing different aspects of jaw pain including symptoms, causes, treatment options, lifestyle considerations and anything that may be of interest to fellow jaw pain sufferers.

  1. 21 Jun

    How a Facialist Is Changing Lives Through TMJ Treatment with Abbigail Porter

    Send us Fan Mail 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. For more information about TMJ Massage Therapies® Training, please visit www.tmjmassagetherapies.com/training or email training@tmjmassagetherapies.com.

    17 min

  2. 20 May

    Beyond the Jaw: A Whole Body Approach to TMJ Dysfunction with Jacqui Barker

    Send us Fan Mail 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. For more information about TMJ Massage Therapies® Training, please head over to: TMJ Massage Therapies® Training or email: training@tmjmassagetherapies.com

    27 min

  3. 18/11/2025

    A Clinical Look at Jaw Pain with Sports Therapist Carla Bickerstaffe

    Send us Fan Mail 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. For more information about TMJ Massage Therapies®️ Training head over to www.tmjmassagetherapies.com/training or email training@tmjmassagetherapies.com

    26 min

  4. 01/10/2025

    Relief is Real: How Stephen Reclaimed His Life from Jaw Pain

    Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Stephen Smith, who shares his inspiring journey through jaw pain recovery. Steven, 62, from Redruth in Cornwall, has been receiving TMJ Massage Therapies Treatment with me, Helen Baker, for nearly two years and what a transformation it’s been. We talk about the challenges he faced with chronic tooth and jaw pain, the frustration of multiple dental interventions, and how a referral from his dentist led him to discover a whole-body approach to healing. Stephen opens up about the surprising connections between jaw tension and the rest of the body, yes, even the hips and feet! We also talk about how consistent, compassionate care brought relief he never thought possible. This episode is a reminder that recovery is possible, that the body is beautifully interconnected, and that the right help can sometimes be just a few miles away. Thank you, Stephen, for your honesty, humour, and for reminding us all why this work really matters.

    13 min

  5. 08/07/2025

    From Skincare to Structural Relief: A Facialist’s Journey into TMJ Therapy

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Helen chats with www.elisalune.com a sought after facialist who transitioned from years in the skincare industry to hands-on holistic facial therapy—and now specialises in helping clients release deep jaw tension through intraoral massage. After discovering the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online Course through the Free Your Jaw podcast, Elisa realised how many of her clients were unknowingly suffering from TMJ Dysfunction, tension headaches, and related emotional holding patterns. What began as an aesthetic journey into face sculpting and Gua Sha evolved into something much deeper. In this conversation, we explore: Why jaw work is the “missing link” in many facialsHow Elisa now combines aesthetic lifting with clinical jaw reliefA powerful case study involving emotional release and migraine reliefThe rise in TMJ referrals from dentists and word-of-mouth clientsElisa’s favourite tools, including the Jaw Massage Ball®, facial cupping, and Gua ShaHow she educates her clients with self-care tips and builds a trusted referral networkIf you're a facialist curious about intraoral work—or someone who loves a holistic approach to jaw care—this episode will inspire and inform. Elisa’s journey is a perfect example of how expanding your skills can transform your treatments and your clients' lives. You can find Elisa on Instagram at @elisa_lune or on the TMJ Massage Therapies® Graduate Directory www.tmjmassagetherapies.com/graduate-directory

    19 min

  6. 16/05/2025

    Steven Murdoch on the CPD That Evolved His TMJ Clinical Massage Practice

    Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of the Free Your Jaw podcast, I’m joined by clinical massage therapist Steven Murdoch based in London, who shares his powerful journey from living with chronic low back pain to building a thriving holistic massage practice in North London. We explore Steven’s multimodal, whole-body approach to treating complex musculoskeletal conditions - including how completing the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course has significantly improved the outcome of his TMJ treatment protocols and helped him support clients with jaw pain even more effectively.  We also discuss how completing this course as well as joining the TMJ Massage Therapies® Graduate Directory has helped continue to grow his business. A must-listen for experienced massage therapists and body workers looking to expand their skills and improve their TMJ treatment protocol outcomes using A Whole Body Approach.  For more information and to find out more about TMJ Massage Therapies® Online Training please head to www.tmjmassagetherapies.com/training or email training@tmjmassagetherapies.com.

    28 min

  7. 22/01/2025

    Cath Saltern | Jaw Pain & Grief

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode Helen Baker  from TMJ Massage Therapies® talks to Cath Saltern of Cath Saltern Holistic Therapies. Cath shares with us her personal journey of coping with the tragic loss of her husband in a hit-and-run accident, which led to severe jaw pain linked to grief and trauma. With Helen's assistance, Cath embarked on a healing process that not only alleviated her jaw pain but also inspired her to study and complete the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD course. Now, as a holistic massage practitioner in Cornwall, Cath utilizes her experience to help others suffering from jaw pain related to emotional distress.  Cath shares with us what aspects of the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course she liked best with a focus on Fascia and Tinnitus. She also discusses how she will use what she has learnt in the course to help tinnitus sufferers as well as the power of singing! This is a truly inspirational story and another podcast episode highlighting the benefits and effectiveness of TMJ Massage Therapies: A Whole Body Approach To Treating TMJ Dysfunction. The Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® CPD Course is a Certified 4 week Online CPD course which blends theory, scientific research and practical elements together to teach the TMJ Massage Therapies treatment protocol. This 4 week live course is for dedicated Massage Therapists, Body workers, Dentists, Facialists, Physiotheraists, Osteopaths, Chirporactors and any Allied Health Practitioner treating clients with jaw pain. For more information and to find out more about TMJ Massage Therapies® Online Training please head to www.tmjmassagetherapies.com/training or email training@tmjmassagetherapies.com.

    24 min

  8. 16/06/2024

    Karen Morris | The Journey of Jaw Reconstruction Success

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode Helen Baker  from TMJ Massage Therapies talks to Karen Morris, a Licensed Massage Therapist at A Karen Touch and long term jaw pain sufferer based  in Virginia, USA . Karen successfully completed the  Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Certified Online CPD Course in November 2023 and has since had Jaw Reconstruction Surgery.  Karen fell off a horse when she was 12 years old and has suffered with chronic and sometimes severe jaw pain ever since. In February 2024, Karen had Jaw Reconstruction Surgery - an 8 hour surgery replacing both of her jaw joints. In this episode, Karen discusses her jaw pain journey and shares with us her long and painful journey to recovery.  It really is an incredible story. Karen is now hugely passionate about helping fellow jaw pain sufferers using TMJ Massage Therapies: A Whole Body Approach to Treating TMJ Dysfunction and is on a mission to help other jaw pain sufferers in her position needing jaw reconstruction surgery. The Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® CPD Course is a Certified 4 week Online CPD course which blends theory, scientific research and practical elements together to teach the TMJ Massage Therapies treatment protocol. This 4 week live course is for dedicated Massage Therapists, Body workers, Dentists, Facialists, Physiotheraists, Osteopaths, Chirporactors and any Allied Health Practitioner treating clients with jaw pain. For more information and to find out more about TMJ Massage Therapies® Online Training please head to www.tmjmassagetherapies.com/training or email training@tmjmassagetherapies.com.

    23 min
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The Free Your Jaw Podcast is about all things jaw pain. With the help of incredibly knowledgeable and interesting guests, Helen Baker from TMJ Massage Therapies will be discussing different aspects of jaw pain including symptoms, causes, treatment options, lifestyle considerations and anything that may be of interest to fellow jaw pain sufferers.

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    Helen Baker | TMJ Massage Therapies
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
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