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Jen's Bio

NYS license# 026298
American Massage Therapy Association Member Organic massage products certification
I'm Jennifer Whitaker, and I've been practicing therapeutic massage for over 14 years now in the Ithaca area. I work with people from all walks of life, & have always gravitated toward helping people with their pain.


I've been specializing in pain relief therapeutic massage for TMD, the neck, and back, incorporating neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, and myofascial work since 2012.
  • I work synergistically with dentists, oral surgeons, physical therapists, chiropractic and mental health providers to offer a holistic approach to TMD that looks for the root cause of TMD and not just to manage the symptoms.
  • Handicap accessible office
  • Trauma informed therapist
  • 🏳️‍🌈 My office is a safe place for anyone, including the LGBTQ community!

Continuing Education:

  • TMJD Course with Ron Floyd in 2013
  • Neck Specialty by Tammi Sweet, 2014
  • Deep Bodywork with Perry & Johana at Esalen Institute, 2018
  • NAT (Trigger Point Therapy), 2019
  • 30+ hours of in-person CE in 2022 including training for joint restriction release, assessment of sports injuries and therapies, hip/pelvic release techniques, and complex knee and pelvic myofascial patterns.

What Clients Are Saying

5.0 out of 5
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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

Jennifer Whitaker, LMT, BA (Psychology)

TMD/TMJ Massage • NYS License #026298 • 950 Danby Rd, Ithaca NY LGBTQ+ affirming care

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