TMJ Therapy in Lake Oswego & Portland

Gentle, Fascia-Based Relief for Jaw Pain & Clenching

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Living with jaw pain, clenching, or constant tension can be exhausting. At The TMJ Chiro in Lake Oswego, Oregon, I offer gentle TMJ therapy designed for people who want effective relief without forceful adjustments, mouth guards, or invasive treatments.

There is always something at the root of the TMJ dysfunction

The cause is usually entangled with nervous system dysregulation and magnified by stress. Our work together is to figure out what is causing you symptoms and retrain your system so that they don’t come back.

What is TMJ Dysfunction?

Your tempomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint is overworked, injured, or stressed, it can lead to:

• Jaw pain or tightness

• Headaches and migraines

• Clicking, popping, or locking in the jaw

• Teeth clenching or grinding (bruxism)

• Earaches or facial pain

• Neck and shoulder tension

These symptoms can affect your daily life — from chewing and speaking to sleep and stress levels.

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Causes of TMJ Pain

Without fail, there are little habits that contribute to TMJ dysfunction over time:

  • Muscle imbalances.

  • Mouth breathing.

  • Eating habits.

  • Hyper-mobility.

  • A nervous tic.

  • Grinding or clenching.

  • Constantly living in a state of overwhelm and overdoing. 

Our work together is to figure out what is causing you symptoms and retrain your system so that they don’t come back.

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Gentle TMJ Therapy: My Approach

Unlike traditional chiropractic adjustments, my TMJ therapy uses a fascia-based, nervous-system-aware method.

During your session, I use gentle, hands-on techniques to release tension around the jaw, head, neck and fascia. This approach:

  • Helps the body unwind chronic holding patterns

  • Encourages the nervous system to downshift

  • Restores ease and balance to the jaw and surrounding tissues

  • Avoids force, cracking or aggressive manipulation.

Many clients describe sessions both as calming and deeply effective for releasing jaw pain and full-body tension.

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What to Expect in a Session

Initial consultation— Review your health history, TMJ symptoms and goals

Gentle exam & therapy— hands-on fascia release and jaw balancing

Personalized care plan— Recommendations for follow up sessions and self care strategies.

👉Clients begin with a three-session series to allow the body to unwind deeply and experience lasting change.

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How It Works

Investment: $490 for 3 Sessions

TMJ work is best delivered over multiple sessions to achieve optimal results which is why all new clients (ages 14+) start with a three session package. To enhance your progress, herbal remedies, breathwork, nervous system practices, and personalized home exercises rooted in myofunctional therapy may also be recommended to support long-term balance and well-being.

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75-Minute Intake

Your initial session will begin with a detailed intake and physical exam to explore the symptoms that are showing up in your body.

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2 45-Minute Sessions

Our follow-up sessions are scheduled over the next 2 weeks, helping us dig deeper into symptoms and explore root causes & home exercises.

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Serving Lake Oswego & Portland.

📍311 B Street, Suite D, Lake Oswego OR, 97034

Located in downtown Lake Oswego, OR, just minutes from Portland. I see clients from across the metro area who are looking for a gentle, effective approach to TMJ care.

 

Kind words from clients

  • "For anyone considering this, I would highly recommend it. Such an effective treatment!"

  • "I had never gotten bodywork like this before and can say after just one session, I will be back."

  • "I have been seeing Becky on and off for years. She is gentle and attentive and works wonders."

  • "The only doctor that my son has actually ASKED to see is Dr. Becky. She is so gentle and kind with him on the table that he leaves telling me how good it felt to see her."

  • "Dr. Becky really knows her stuff. She was not afraid to work on me while pregnant. She provides relief every time.”

  • "Took my 3-year-old son to Becky and she was fantastic with him! She was fun and calm and gentle. The next day he spontaneously commented how much he enjoyed his treatment."

  • "Dr. Becky is the best and just so calm and healing. Her sessions are more than just a chiropractic appointment, they are a wellness visit as well."

  • "The therapy and care my newborn received from Becky was incredible. She identified a tongue tie that needed to be addressed and it made a world of difference."

  • “This was my first time getting jaw work and Craniosacral therapy. Wow, what an experience. I gained so much more knowledge about where I hold my stress”

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Continued Care

Some clients will feel relief after just 3 sessions, but if you’ve been dealing with symptoms for weeks (or years!), you will likely can require continued treatment, gradually spread out over time. Following the completion of your 3 session package, we’ll have a better understanding of your individual needs and can collaborate on a treatment plan that’s right for you.

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 FAQs

  • No! I treat the fascia, the nervous system and the STORY behind the tension. You are welcome to schedule if you’re dealing with jaw issues or not.

  • You will be given space to share what you’re noticing in your body. During the session, you will lie fully clothed on a warm massage table. The work is extremely gentle and calming (people often fall asleep!). Clients are often surprised by how much lighter and more open they feel immediately following a session.

  • The simple answer is that health is a journey, not a destination. I suggest consistent wellness care for EVERYONE. As far as getting out of pain or decreasing symptoms, I usually recommend starting with three sessions, spaced a week apart. After your first three session, I should have a more concrete answer.

  • No. Health insurance is a really broken system that I choose not to participate in. My treatments are based on each client’s needs rather than insurance guidelines. To make care accessible, I offer some of my sessions on a sliding scale, and I am always happy to arrange payment plans.

  • Wear loose, comfortable clothes that allow for easy movement and stretching. Yoga pants or sweatpants paired with a t-shirt or long-sleeved shirt are good options. Avoid tight or restrictive clothing, jeans, turtlenecks and bulky sweaters.

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