Send us a text

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

Send us a text

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.

Send us a text

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 facials
• How Elisa now combines aesthetic lifting with clinical jaw relief
• A powerful case study involving emotional release and migraine relief
• The rise in TMJ referrals from dentists and word-of-mouth clients
• Elisa’s favourite tools, including the Jaw Massage Ball®, facial cupping, and Gua Sha
• How she educates her clients with self-care tips and builds a trusted referral network

If 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