TMJ THERAPY® 

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the cost and payment structure?


The investment for the Level 1 training is £500.
Payment plan: £125 per month for 4 months (total £500) — with no additional fees.

Do you offer support?

Yes — you will receive:

  • Tutor support during live sessions

  • A private peer-support group

  • Email contact for administrative questions

  • Continued access to learning materials for 6 months

 

Who is this course for?

  • This course is ideal for:
    Qualified massage therapists and manual therapists physiotherapists,

  • Bowen practitioners, chiropractors, osteopaths, in fact anyone who works in the field of physical therapy and has a minimum level 3 qualification in bodywork

  • Dental professionals interested in learning soft-tissue and body-work approaches (within scope of practice)

  • Allied health practitioners wishing to broaden their professional toolkit

  • Practitioners wishing to incorporate jaw-focused body-work into a holistic musculoskeletal approach

  • If you are unsure whether your background is appropriate, please contact us and we will be happy to advise.

    What happens after I sign up?



    ACCESS TO THE COURSE Immediately on purchase you will recieve an email from the course platform containing your log in details. 

  • You will be able to log in and begin your training straight away with powerpoint presentations and membership of the dedicated study group as you prepare for your live training

  • Download your training manuals and resources and read them ahead of each of the live training sessions.

  • You will receive confirmation of the dates for your live sessions by email to add to your diary 

  • We advise planning in around 3 hours a week for self study

  • Each week for five weeks you will join Tracey live on zoom.

  • As the course progresses you will receive access to additional manuals, downloads, and video materials including videos of 17 individual practical techniques and a video of the full treatment protocol PLUS a recommended reading list.

  • The live sessions are your chance to ask questions and gain clarity on the theory and practical elements of the course

  • All live sessions are recorded and available to all participants for a limited period of time.

     

    BONUS: On completion receive a place on the register of TMJ Therapists on our dedicated client focused website for free for one year (usually £47 per year renewable yearly) 

     

    How is the course delivered

  • Our Online Training is delivered via the professional teaching platform Kajabi You may access your course via the desktop site, in your usual browser and also via an app that you can download from the app store  

  • You can log in to the course portal at any time.

  • The Level 1 training includes:
    Online modules (theory + video demonstrations)
    Live online group sessions with your instructor
    Practical guidance
    Printable manuals, templates and forms
    Access to a study-group community
    6 months continued access to materials
  • If you forget your password simply follow the instructions on the Login Page and you will be sent an email which will allow you to Reset Your Password.


    If you have trouble accessing the course content please click HERE or contact [email protected] for assistance

    What techniques will I learn?

    The course teaches:
    How to take a structured soft-tissue history
    Body-work style assessments (posture, movement, muscular and fascial patterns)
    External soft-tissue techniques for jaw, face, head and neck
    Intra-oral soft-tissue techniques (where professionally appropriate and with consent)
    How to combine techniques into a structured professional session
    How to manage client consent, boundaries, after-care and documentation
    These techniques are taught within the context of professional body-work, not medical treatment.

     

    How is the course assessed

  • Assessment is taken in two forms. The written assessment is an open book quiz that you will complete through the course portal during the last week of the course.

  • Submission of one case study via the course portal to check for understanding of key concepts and practical skills

    Is there an assessment?


    Yes. To complete the Level 1 course you will be asked to:
    Complete the online lessons
    Submit an online open book written assessment 
    Attend live online sessions
    Complete practical reflection and a simple case-study exercise (focused on your learning, not client outcomes)
    These are designed to support your understanding and professional development.

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    Will I receive a Certificate at the end?

  • Once all modules & assessments have been completed you will recieve a certificate of achievement which will be worth 10 CPD points and 40 CPD Hours.

  • In USA you will receive 30 CE with NCBTMB.

  • In Canada you will recieve 24 CEC 

    What does the qualification allow me to do?

    This training provides additional professional skills in soft-tissue and body-work techniques.
    You must always work within your own qualification, insurance terms and regulatory framework.

    On completion of Level 1, you may:
    Integrate the techniques you’ve learned into your existing professional scope, working within your insurance and regulations
    Describe your work accurately as soft-tissue / body-work / manual therapy
    You may not:
    Advertise treatment or cure for TMJ disorders
    Make claims of “fixing,” “treating,” “healing,” or “improving symptoms”
    Represent yourself as a medical professional unless you are one
    We provide guidance on compliant language throughout the course.

    Are there any prerequisites for joining this online course?

  • This online course is a Continued Professional Development training course designed for manual therapists, body workers and all medical and allied health professionals with an interest in successfully treating clients with TMJ Dysfunction.

  • Practitioners attending this course must be qualified and fully insured to practice their chosen modality.

  •  TMJ Therapy® is recognised by all major insurers including Holistic Insurance Services, Hiscox, Balens, and for medical /dental insurance with All Med Pro.

  • TMJ Therapy® is recognised in Australia by Gallaghers Natural Therapies Insurance
  • TMJ Therapy® is recognised for insurance internationally with Westminster Insurance. Click here for more information. Blend Therapy training is an affiliate of Westminster Insurance 
  • TMJ Therapy® is recognised in Europe, USA and Australia for CPD hours/points
  • Those without a bodywork qualification may still take the course as part of our fully accredited level 3 qualifying course. Please contact Tracey to discuss how you may join on [email protected]

    If in any doubt regarding whether you qualify, please do not hesitate to contact Tracey as above 

     

     

    Do you have any affiliations with a Professional Body?

  • TMJ Therapy®  is an Approved and accredited qualification with Thinktree Hub, an international professional organisation.

  • TMJ Therapy® Level One LIve Online course is accredited for 30CE with NCBTMB in the USA
  • TMJ Therapy® Level One LIve Online Course is accredited for 24 CEC with CMMOTA Canada
  • Our training is also recognised by major professional associations in the UK such as Federation of Holistic Therapists and The Complementary Therapists Association
  • Our course is recognised by all major insurers including Holistic insurance services, Balens, Hiscox, Gallaghers Insurance ( Australia) And globally by Westminster Insurance and All Med Pro.

  • TMJ Therapy® has been taught and accepted for CPD hours and credits/points for therapists in UK, USA, Europe and Australia since 2016

     

    What is included in the price?


    ✓ 5 weeks of face to face  online tuition & learning which include a blend of theory, practical techniques, and scientific research to give a fully rounded understanding of TMJ Dysfunction.

    ✓ 17 Practical Technqiues with Training videos.

    ✓ Live weekly Q&A sessions for the duration of the course.

    ✓ Guided exercises & worksheets to check for understanding of key concepts

    ✓ Written and practical assessment

    ✓ 2 downloadable detailed and fully illustrated TMJ Therapy®️ manuals that can be used to consolidate your learning throughout the course. 

    ✓ 9 additional downloaable resources for use in your practice

    ✓ TMJ Therapy® treatment full protocol demonstration.

    ✓ A dedicated Facebook study group for 24/7 support, and to connect with your peers

     

    How long is the course?


    This is a 5 week online course. Each week you will have a live session with Tracey over zoom, and gain access to new content


    How will you teach the practical elements of the course ?

  • In Week 3 and 4 you will receive access to videos of each individual practical technique plus a video of a full TMJ Therapy® session.

  • Practice treatment sessions with volunteer clients,  family/friends may start from week 3, with a case study to complete by the end of the course.

     

    How can I get Insurance for Intraoral Massage in the UK, ROI and some other European Countries?

    • TMJ Therapy® is recognised for insurance throughout the UK Ireland and Europe via Holistic Insurance Services, Hiscox Insurance and Balens.
    • We are also recognised internationally with Westminster Insurance. Click here for more information. Blend Therapy training is an affiliate of Westminster Insurance 
    • In Australia by Gallaghers Insurance

     

  • Simply contact your insurer and submit your certificate on completion of the course. TMJ Therapy® is also recognised and accepted by all major insurers in the UK including Balens, Hiscox and HIS

  • TMJ Therapy® is the only TMJ massage therapy training to be recognised by All Med Pro Dental Insurance. This means dental professionals can now simply add TMJ Therapy® onto their dental insurance.

     

     

    How can I get Insurance for Intraoral Massage in Australia, USA & Canada?

    • TMJ Therapy® is recognised in Australia by Gallaghers Natural Therapies Insurance
    • TMJ Therapy® is recognised for insurance internationally incluidng USA and Canada with Westminster Insurance. Click here for more information. Blend Therapy training is an affiliate of Westminster Insurance 
    • TMJ Therapy® is recognised by All Med Pro for mecical and dental professionals

     

     

    Do you offer refunds

  • We abide by the distance selling law which states that as access to online materials  is immediate upon enrolment refunds are not available for this course.

     

    Is there more to learn?

  • The good news is that while TMJ Level 1 has been taught by Tracey for over 25 years, TMJ Therapy® has also been available as a fully accredited Upper Level 3 qualification since 2018

  • To complete the diploma you would simply register for two further advanced modules.
  • Ask Tracey for detals or contact the office on [email protected] for more information

Important Professional & Regulatory Notes

  • This is a professional training course only

  • It does not provide medical training or clinical licensing

  • It does not guarantee client outcomes

  • Practitioners must remain within the boundaries of their own professional regulation, training and insurance

  • Testimonials are personal opinions of past participants, not guarantees of outcomes

And the good news?

you don't have to do it alone!

TMJ Therapy® Advanced Diploma

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You’ll receive:
Access for 1 year to all step-by-step video trainings (covering over 70 techniques)


Detailed course manuals and downloadable resources to keep for your own ongoing reference


Structured learning across three core stages, combining theory and practical modules


The full Diploma includes:
TMJ1 – Online Clinical Massage for TMJ: theory and practical modules
TMJ2 – Online Advanced Myofascial Bodywork for TMJ: theory and practical modules
TMJ3 – A full body approach, including work with the deep front line, pelvic balance and the feet: theory and practical modules


Assessment and tutorial support as you progress through the programme

Community and support
TMJ Therapy® community group – access to a private online community with ongoing tutor presence and peer support
Live online training – twice-monthly live video training sessions via Zoom (subject to the current timetable and schedule)
Bonuses
Regular CPD sessions focused on TMJ and related conditions, to help you keep your knowledge current and your practice up to date
Details of the current CPD schedule, topics and format will be provided inside the training portal.

 

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Hey, I'm Tracey

Blend Therapy and Training CEO, Mum, Wife, Dental Professional passionate about massage and fascial bodywork and especially TMJ!

In 1980 I began working with patients with TMJD as a dental professional. In 2000 having retrained as a clinical massage therapist I created my TMJ protocol in clinical practice and in 2004 the first TMJ course which has been taught to hundreds of therapists across the UK, Europe, USA and Australia. 25 years later my training is now a fully accredited qualification. This versatile blended learning course combines fully online modules with monthly zoom calls and optional live additional days in class practical training to give you confidence in your skills.