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Massage Ithaca new office reception area at South Hill Business Campus - welcoming entrance
Professional massage treatment room at Massage Ithaca - clean, peaceful healing space
Massage Ithaca office space interior - comfortable waiting area and treatment facilities
TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder) information and jaw pain treatment explanation
TMD massage therapy techniques demonstration - specialized jaw and facial treatment

What Clients Are Saying

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"I came to see Jennifer because I was experiencing pretty severe pain in my jaw while chewing. After one session with her, the tension was dissipated and the pain has been gone ever since (about 2 months ago). I had 5 sessions with her and the relief has been lasting."

TMDjaw pain

— Alyssa Welty

2 months ago

"I have been seeing Jennifer for about 7 months for TMD massages and it has done so much to relieve my neck/jaw pain and headaches. Although the process of a TMD massage can be intense, Jennifer always checks in throughout the massage to ensure I am comfortable, and each time I leave her space I feel relaxed and revived. 10/10 would recommend to anyone experiencing TMD problems!"

TMDneck

— Zachary Batterman

1 month ago

"To find someone who may be able to help relieve me of the chronic pain, discomfort and fatigue TMD has caused - I only wish I had made the phone call months earlier. Jen is not only professional, she is kind, compassionate, considerate, respectful, understanding, and truly empathetic to what has been happening to my jaw. Her place of business is quiet and clean; the music beautifully picked, volume set to the correct level. She is quiet and concentrated, when focused and necessary. My only negative is I wish I had started therapy sooner."

TMDchronic pain

— Deb Scott

1 year ago

About Jennifer Whitaker

Jennifer Whitaker, Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in TMD and therapeutic massage at Massage Ithaca

NYS license# 026298

Licensed Massage Therapist, BA (Psychology)

For over 14 years, I have dedicated my practice to providing comprehensive pain relief through holistic healing. My specialization in TMD began because my sister had severe TMD, and I wanted to help her. Through that journey, I learned how deeply connected emotional and physical pain are.

My trauma-informed practice combines therapeutic massage with a psychology background to foster nervous system regulation and create personalized healing experiences.

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How to Get Started

In pain? Same and next day urgent care massage appointments available.

Need Full-Body Relaxation?

For general wellness and full-body relaxation massage, I highly recommend visiting my colleagues at:

Visit Attuned Life

Attuned Life Massage & Wellness
Brian Grafstein & Victoria Anchor • Suite 245
Full-body relaxation • Open 7 days • (607) 288-3866

My Specialties & Techniques

Primary Specializations:

  • TMD/TMJ Intraoral & External Massage
  • Cervical Spine & Neck Pain Relief
  • Whiplash & Auto Injury Recovery

Therapeutic Techniques:

  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Myofascial Release
  • Connective Tissue Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed Bodywork

Conditions I Treat & Specialize In

Expert therapeutic massage therapy for pain relief and healing of:

TMJ/TMD Disorders

  • Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
  • Jaw Pain & Clicking
  • Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
  • Facial Pain & Tension
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Jaw Locking or Limited Opening

Neck & Cervical Pain

  • Whiplash & Auto Injuries
  • Cervical Spine Dysfunction
  • Neck Pain & Stiffness
  • Occipital Headaches
  • Torticollis (Wry Neck)
  • Tech Neck & Forward Head Posture

Related Conditions

  • Tension Headaches & Migraines
  • Chronic Pain Syndromes
  • Fibromyalgia
  • PTSD & Trauma-Related Tension
  • Anxiety & Stress-Related Pain
  • Sleep Disorders from Pain

New to TMJ/TMD therapy? You don't need a formal diagnosis to benefit from treatment. I provide comprehensive assessments to help identify the source of your pain and create a personalized treatment plan.

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