Jaw and TMD/TMJ care
- Jaw tension, clenching, and grinding
- External jaw, neck, and facial muscle work
- Intraoral work when appropriate and consented
- Clear check-ins throughout the session
Massage Ithaca
A Medical Massage Specialty Practice
Jaw, Neck & Focused Medical Massage
Focused care for jaw, neck, shoulder, spine, hip, foot, and hand pain in Ithaca.
14+ Years Experience | Established 2012
Licensed Care
NYS license #026298
Location
South Hill Business Campus
950 Danby Rd, Suite 202-U
Jaw & Neck Focus
Intraoral and external jaw work
Medical Massage Specialties
Focused massage for specific pain or mobility concerns, planned around what you bring in that day.
Neck, shoulder, and headache patterns
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Desk, phone, and posture-related strain
- Tension patterns that may refer upward
- Gentle pacing after injury or flare-ups
Back, hip, and movement support
- Low back and hip muscle tension
- Leg-referring low-back and hip tension
- Compensation from gait or repeated movement
- Supportive work for guarded or overworked muscles
Hands, feet, and focused area work
- Forearm, wrist, and grip overuse
- Foot, arch, and calf tension
- Computer, instrument, and sport-related tension
- Focused work for the area that needs attention
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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."
— 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!"
— Zachary Batterman
1 month ago"I've had 27 years of massages all over the world and Jennifer's massages are highly skilled have brought me great relief of pain and tension. Her massages are as advertised, and you can tell she's had a decade of experience under her belt. She is very kind and I have no trouble asking for more or less pressure, although I can't recall ever having to tell her because she's very intuitive. She's worked a lot on my neck and TMJ, although I do not live close enough to see her regularly I appreciate when she gives me feedback and recommendations for more work. I absolutely love the ground level space she has in her home, it is well decorated and exceptionally inviting and peaceful, and the parking is great right near the door."
— Carrie G.
2 months agoAbout Jennifer Whitaker
NYS license# 026298
Licensed Massage Therapist
Since 2012, my practice has focused on massage care for TMD/TMJ, neck pain, and persistent muscular tension. My TMD focus began with helping my sister through severe symptoms, and that experience still shapes the way I work.
Sessions are focused, collaborative, and paced around what is actually happening in your body that day.
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