Helen Baker is a highly sought after specialist treating clients with TMJ Dysfunction and associated symptoms. Her approach is gentle and nurturing, working with her clients to achieve great results. 

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Helen is the founder of TMJ Massage Therapies®. She has developed a bespoke, whole-body, non-invasive treatment protocol that delivers long-lasting relief from TMJ dysfunction and its associated symptoms. The role of fascia is evident in both treatment and teaching – which combines elements of Trigger Point Therapy, Remedial Massage, Myofascial Release and Cranial Sacral Therapy. 

Helen has become a key practitioner in the greater field of alternative medicine, with clients being referred to her through their chiropractors, physiotherapists, dentists and GPs for non-invasive, relaxing and long-lasting pain relief treatment for TMJ pain. She is based in Cornwall and is quickly becoming a leading expert in this highly-specialised area.

  • Helen Baker qualified as an Integrated Body Therapist in 2009 at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) and started treating clients with TMJ Dysfunction at The Mosman Chiropractic Centre in Sydney, Australia. Helen re-located to the UK in August 2016 and is now practicing in North Cornwall, UK.  

    Since dislocating her jaw in 2007 she has been passionate about helping and treating others with TMJ Dysfunction. Her passion, personal experience and compassion for TMJ Dysfunction makes her treatment unique and highly sought after. Her wealth of knowledge, personal experience and passion to treat both acute and chronic TMJ issues has resulted in a very high success rate.

    TMJ Massage Therapies® is based upon a bespoke treatment protocol developed by Helen that combines TMJ Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy and Remedial Massage which is used to successfully treat clients with jaw, face and head issues. 

    She shares her expertise and skills via her online academy that offers CPD training for allied health professionals and at-home self care routines for jaw pain sufferers.

  • For Health Professionals:

    Level 1: TMJ Massage Therapies® Online Continued Professional Development course is a 4 week programme designed for manual therapists, body workers and all medical professionals with an interest in successfully treating clients with TMJ Dysfunction. This course blends theory, scientific research and practical elements to teach the TMJ Massage Therapies® treatment protocol. The course is geared towards dedicated, results-oriented therapists and all health practitioners seeking to further their practice and knowledge in the field of TMJ Dysfunction. 

    For Jaw Pain Sufferers:

    The Jaw Ball Method®is a guided daily practice, designed for anyone looking to release tension and enjoy a softer, pain-free jaw. The programme includes 10 simple and effective techniques using The Jaw Massage Ball® that make a powerful difference – melting away tension and and providing jaw-pain relief.

  • TMJ Massage Therapies® is an Approved Training Provider with IICT, NCBTMB and CMMOTA and is approved to teach Techniques for TMJ Dysfunction in the UK, EU, AUS & NZ, USA & Canada.

    Students of the Level 1: TMJ Massage Therapies® online CPD course are able to gain the following:

    • Members of the NCBTMB in USA will gain 12 CE points on completion of the course.

    • Members of the CMMOTA in Canada will gain 16 CE points on successful completion of the course.

    • Members of NHPC will receive 15 Credits on completion of the course.

    • Members of MTAS will receive 12 CPD Credits on completion of the course.

    • Members of ANTA will receive 12 CPE Points on completion of the course.

    • Members of MTAA in Alberta, Canada will receive 16 Primary PD Credits.

    • Dip. Integrated Body Therapies

    • Dip. Remedial Massage 

    • Advanced training for TMJ Myofascial Release

    • Cranial Sacral Therapy - Level 1

    • Advanced Certificate 4 Aromatherapy

    • BA. Hons. Management Studies

    • 300+hrs Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher

    • Pre-natal yoga teacher Training for Conscious Birthing

    • First Aid qualified

    • Member of the British Register of Complementary Practitioners (BRCP)

READ HELEN'S TESTIMONIALS
 

In the press

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Awards

LUX-Life, 2020 Health, Beauty & Wellness Awards

  • Best Integrated Body Therapist – South West England


Global Health & Pharma Magazine. Alternative Medicine & Holistic Health Awards 2019

  • Remedial Massage Specialist of The Year – South West England

 

Best Bespoke Massage Treatment Therapist

South West England

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Hands on India 2025

In February 2025, Helen Baker joined ‘Hands On India’ Expedition – a registered charity expedition providing support for six schools, 900 children, 3000 women in empowerment groups and 32 village health centres in West Bengal, India.

She joined a group of dedicated Chiropractors from Australia to provide invaluable health and education services for the tea plantation and rock breaker workers, their families and the communities in West Bengal. As you can imagine working bent over all day can lead to many musculoskeletal conditions including jaw pain.

Helen is on a mission to help raise awareness, share her experience, jaw pain journey and knowledge on all things TMJ Dysfunction around the globe and was absolutely honoured to have this opportunity to help even more jaw pain sufferers in Indian communities, societies and to people who are marginalised.