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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. Steven 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, Steven, for your honesty, humour, and for reminding us all why this work matters.

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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

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In this inspiring episode of the Free Your Jaw podcast, I’m joined by clinical massage therapist Steven Murdoch based in London, who shares his powerful journey from living with chronic low back pain to building a thriving holistic massage practice in North London. We explore Steven’s multimodal, whole-body approach to treating complex musculoskeletal conditions - including how completing the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course has significantly improved the outcome of his TMJ treatment protocols and helped him support clients with jaw pain even more effectively.

We also discuss how completing this course as well as joining the TMJ Massage Therapies® Graduate Directory has helped continue to grow his business. A must-listen for experienced massage therapists and body workers looking to expand their skills and improve their TMJ treatment protocol outcomes using A Whole Body Approach.

For more information and to find out more about TMJ Massage Therapies® Online Training please head to www.tmjmassagetherapies.com/training or email training@tmjmassagetherapies.com.