TMJ and cranial release therapy in Encinitas, CA

Specialized work for jaw tension, TMJ dysfunction, headaches, and stress held in the face and neck. Combines intraoral techniques with cranial, neck, and nervous system regulation to support relief and decompression.

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One of our most requested sessions
10+ years experience
4.9★ on Google

Designed to help with

Jaw clenching

TMJ pain

Headaches

Facial tension

Specialized care

Why clients choose TMJ & Cranial Release

Specialized jaw and cranial training

Intraoral, cranial, and neck technique that most massage therapists don't offer.

Consent-based intraoral work

Every technique is explained in advance and always optional, paced to your comfort.

Addresses the root, not just the jaw

Often paired with nervous system work when stress is driving the clenching.

One of our most requested sessions

Trusted by clients managing TMJ pain, headaches, and chronic clenching.

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What clients say about Somatic Reset

★ 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google

(5.0)

Antonella is the best! So friendly and knowledgeable, and she tremendously improved the neck and shoulder issues I've had for months in one session. She knows what she's doing. Can't wait for my next appointment.

Lauren Lucore

(5.0)

Best massage I’ve had in the San Diego area. Do not underestimate Antonella. She may be small but she is powerful. Perfect consistent pressure. Fluid and intentional strokes. Very knowledgeable about the body. Antonella makes the experience much more enjoyable with the right balance of humor, great conversation, and silence when appropriate.

Zack Bush

(5.0)

Antonella is an incredibly intuitive massage therapist. She has a vast artillery of knowledge and strength to heal your mind, body, and spirit. She fixes you. When you leave a session with her you feel relaxed and energized simultaneously. Best massage you'll ever have!

Matthew Jaberg

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What a TMJ & Cranial Release session includes

This session blends gentle intraoral massage (performed with gloves) with cranial, neck, and facial technique to release the muscles most responsible for jaw clenching, TMJ dysfunction, and tension headaches. Work is paced to your comfort throughout, and every technique is explained before it's used.

Is TMJ & Cranial Release right for you?

This session is built for anyone dealing with jaw clenching or grinding, TMJ dysfunction, recurring headaches, or tension that seems to live in the face, jaw, and neck, especially if stress is a contributing factor. It's often paired with Somatic Reset for clients whose jaw tension is connected to a wider pattern of nervous system dysregulation.

What to expect

Your session begins with a check-in about your jaw, headache, and tension history. Intraoral work is always optional and explained in advance, gloves are used throughout, and you can pause or stop at any time. Sessions typically also include external jaw, neck, and facial work, and may incorporate gentle craniosacral technique.

Pair with another session

Clients managing stress-related jaw clenching often pair this session with Somatic Reset to address the nervous system pattern underneath the tension, not just the jaw itself.

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Encinitas's dedicated studio for TMJ and jaw tension relief

Our studio at 232 N Coast Hwy 101 in Encinitas is minutes from Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, and Rancho Santa Fe, and a short drive from Del Mar, Oceanside, Vista, and San Diego. If jaw pain, clenching, or TMJ-related headaches have you searching for relief nearby, this is the closest session of its kind in North County.

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