Your first session is 90 minutes and begins with a full consultation. We'll talk through your history, your pain, your lifestyle, and what you'd like to achieve. From there I'll carry out an assessment and we'll agree a personalised treatment plan together. The hands-on treatment follows, with a reassessment at the end and tailored aftercare — stretches, exercises, or mindfulness practices to support your healing between sessions.

Everyone responds differently — some people notice real change after just one or two sessions, for others it's a more gradual process. Early sessions are usually weekly, becoming less frequent as things improve. We'll always discuss what feels right for you, taking into account both your progress and your budget, and adjust the plan as we go.

For the massage treatment itself you'll be in your underwear, covered with a sheet throughout — only the area being worked on will be uncovered at any time. For Movement & Yoga sessions wear comfortable, loose clothing that's easy to move in.

Clinical massage can sometimes feel uncomfortable in areas of tension — but it should never feel unbearable. I always work within your comfort level and encourage you to communicate throughout the session. Some clients experience mild soreness for a day or two after treatment, particularly in the early sessions — this is completely normal and a sign that your body is responding.

Clinical Massage is hands-on bodywork using the Jing Method — targeted treatment for chronic pain, injury, and stress-related conditions. Movement & Yoga is the natural extension of that work — helping you understand how you move and building a sustainable practice to support your body in everyday life. Many clients combine both as part of their treatment plan.

TMJ Massage is focused hands-on massage for the muscles and soft tissues around the jaw, face, neck and upper body. At Body Moves, I use Jing Method clinical massage techniques to work with areas of muscular tension and help create more ease and comfortable movement.

I work from two locations on the Isle of Man:

Wednesdays — Springfield Grange, Farmhill, Douglas. There is on street parking available nearby.

Thursdays — Elite Therapy at Elite Fitness, Douglas. There is a car park on site.

Cancellation policies vary by location:

For Springfield Grange appointments, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required. Payment is taken by bank transfer at the time of booking and will be forfeited in the event of a late cancellation or no show.

For Elite Therapy appointments, a minimum of 12 hours notice is required. Late cancellations and no shows may be charged the full appointment fee.

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It may be helpful for muscular tension and pain around the jaw and face, jaw clenching, tension around the temples, headaches associated with muscular tension, and tightness through the neck and shoulders.

Everyone is different, so your treatment will be adapted to what you're experiencing.

It may.

Where appropriate, I may use intraoral massage techniques to work with muscles inside the mouth that are involved in jaw movement and tension.

I will explain what I'm doing beforehand and intraoral work will only be carried out with your consent.

That's completely fine.

You don't have to be comfortable with every technique for us to work together. We can discuss any concerns before treatment, and I will always ask for your consent before carrying out intraoral work.

Intraoral massage is a specialised hands-on technique. I will explain the technique beforehand, check that you are comfortable and work within your tolerance.

Your comfort is important throughout the appointment and you can ask me to stop at any point during the treatment.

It shouldn't be painful.

Some areas around the jaw and face can be sensitive, particularly when muscles are very tense. I'll work within your tolerance and check in with you throughout the treatment.

The aim isn't to force tight tissues to release. It's to work with them gradually and appropriately.

Absolutely. If you're new to Body Moves and are looking for help with jaw tension, please book an Initial TMJ Appointment (90 minutes).

This gives us time to discuss what you've been experiencing, assess your needs, begin tailored hands-on treatment and review appropriate aftercare.

If you've already attended an initial TMJ appointment with me, you can book a 60-minute TMJ Massage Session for follow-up treatment.

No.

Body Moves provides hands-on clinical massage and movement support. I don't diagnose TMJD/TMD, dental conditions or other medical conditions.

If your symptoms need assessment by a dentist, GP or another healthcare professional, I'll recommend that you seek appropriate advice.