Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after I sign up?
Review
Once you have submitted your registration and payment form Helen will review each application and ensure you have suitable and relevant qualifications to make the most out of this course. If required Helen will contact you to discuss a pre-enrolment telephone call.
ACCESS TO THE COURSE INTRO & Workbook
You will receive notification via email letting you know when the first lesson goes live with access details to the course introduction and to the downloadable course workbook.
Workbook
Prior to the start of the course, you will be sent a hard copy of the TMJ Massage Therapies® Online Course Workbook which can be used as a manual for the course.
A Downloadable Workbook is also available in the Introduction Section of the Online Course Content which you will gain access to before the start of the course.
FIRST Zoom session GOES LIVE on Wednesday 5th MARCH
Mark your diary with the key dates outlined below and set aside 2-4 hours per week to complete your home practice, learning & study.
JOIN THE WEEKLY VIDEO CALL
There will be a weekly Live Q & A Zoom call with Helen where all participants will be invited to come together to ask questions about the content covered each week. These sessions will be recorded and available to all participants for a limited period of time.
Teachable Online Course Platform
TMJ Massage Therapies® Online Training is delivered via the Teachable Online Course Platform which is located at www.tmjmassagetherapiestraining.com
After your initial purchase of the course, you will receive a confirmation email to verify your account and enrollment. After verification, you can use the school’s login portal to log back in at any time. If you forget your password please 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 training@tmjmassagetherapies.com
What are the key dates for the March Course 2025?
Wednesday 5th March: Zoom Session Meet & Greet @ 1pm (UK Time)
12th March: Week 1 Zoom session @ 1pm - 2pm
19th March: Week 2 Zoom session @ 1pm - 2pm
26th March: Week 3 Zoom session @ 1pm - 2.30pm
2nd April: Week 4 Zoom session @ 1pm - 2pm
18th April 2025: All assessments must be completed by this date.
All online content will be available to view for 6 months.
How is this course assessed?
Each week there will be a short multiple choice quiz which you will be be able to complete once you have watched all the relevant online modules.
In week 3 there will be a case study to complete which will allow you to check that you have understood the practical elements of the TMJ Massage Therapies treatment protocol.
Will I receive a Certificate at the end?
A Certificate of Attendance will be available to download once all modules & assessments have been completed which can be used to obtain CPD points.
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 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.
This CPD online short course is designed to augment the professional practices or educational programs of healthcare practitioners. Admission requires each participant to hold a current healthcare license or certificate. Upon course completion, participants must also assume responsibility for understanding which techniques fall within the scope of their practices.
This course is suitable for Health Professionals and Allied Health Professionals working in the field of physical therapy or a related field. You must be a member of a professional association or body. If in any doubt regarding whether you qualify, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Which modalities would be interested in this course?
This online course is open to:
Manual Therapists
Sports Therapists
Osteopaths
Massage Therapists
Chiropractors
Physiotherapists
Shiatsu Practitioners
Aestheticians
Dentists
Dental Nurses
Dental Practitioners
Orthodontists
and all other Allied Health Practitioners
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 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. Members of NHPC will receive 5 Credits on completion of the course. Members of CMTNL will receive 6 category A CEU’s.
What is included in the price?
✓ 4 week online tuition & learning opportunities blending theory, scientific research and practical elements together to teach the TMJ Massage Therapies®️ treatment protocol.
✓ 14 Training videos.
✓ Live weekly Q&A sessions at the end of each week.
✓ Guided exercises & worksheets to enhance learning and knowledge.
✓ Questions and quizzes to ensure understanding of key concepts.
✓ A downloadable detailed and fully illustrated TMJ Massage Therapies®️ Workbook that can be used to record your learnings throughout the course. A hard copy will also be sent to you prior to the course.
✓ A practical on-line session focusing on Intra-oral techniques.
✓ TMJ Massage Therapies® treatment protocol demonstration.
✓ Facebook group to ask questions and connect with others.
How long is the course?
This is a 4 week online course. Each week you will gain access to new video content, slides and recommended reading materials relating to the weekly learning objectives. I recommend you set aside at least 2-4 hours each week to cover the course content.
How will you teach the practical components?
In Week 3 you will gain access to video content of the full TMJ Massage Therapies Treatment Protocol. Practice treatment sessions with clients or family/friends are highly recommended during Week 3 and Week 4 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?
The BRCP (British Register of Complementary Practitioners) is a multi-disciplinary complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) register that enables the public to discover all your disciplines in one place. Established in 1989, it is one of the longest-running multi-disciplinary registers in the UK and welcomes international registrants.
Practitioners who are about to embark on, or have already graduated from the BRCP Approved TMJ Massage Therapies Level 1 course, may join the British Register of Complementary Practitioners at the special rate of £127 (instead of the standard joining fee of £152). This includes the annual registration fee of £82, so is extremely good value! You may also apply to register your other disciplines at a one-time cost of £15 each. Your annual registration fee remains at £82 to include all disciplines.
An application form and guidance notes can be found HERE and Benefits of Registering with the BRCP can be found HERE.
Balens specialist insurance brokers have devised and arranged a bespoke insurance policy suitable for BRCP members who live in the UK, ROI and the Netherlands. The policy includes cover for Professional Liability & Malpractice and the option to add insurance cover for Personal Accident and Business Equipment ‘All Risks’ for UK clients. Details of how to contact Balens are within our application form.
If you already have insurance cover, please send a copy of your current schedule with your application. For those who live overseas, you may still enjoy BRCP registration with your own insurance where applicable in your country of residence.
For further information or any questions please contact office@brcp.uk.
How can I get Insurance for Intraoral Massage in UK, USA & Canada?
I am delighted to let you know that on successful completion of this course, all graduates in UK, USA & Canada will be eligible for Insurance with Westminster Insurance and be covered for Intraoral Massage! Westminster Insurance now offers cover for the following service:
Intraoral Massage (T2):
Intraoral massage is the use of massage techniques which involve working on the muscles inside of the mouth. The benefits of the treatment range from improved circulation, smoother facial lines, and increased collagen production, to tension release in the jaw for clenchers, teeth grinders, and most significantly, sufferers from temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and/or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
Can you tell me more about Helen?
In 2007 Helen dislocated her jaw eating a bread roll! TMJ Myofascial Release, Remedial Massage, Chiropractic Treatment and alternative holistic health therapies fixed her! Ever since then she has been on a mission to help and support others with TMJ Dysfunction.
She left her marketing career behind and gained a Diploma in Integrated Body Therapies at the Australasian College of Natural Therapy, Sydney. She gained a Diploma in Remedial Massage as well as completing Advanced training for TMJ Myofascial Release, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Advanced Certificate 4 Aromatherapy. Helen is a 300+hrs Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher and lives and breathes Yin Yoga and all things Fascia.
Helen began treating clients with TMJ Dysfunction in 2009 at the Mosman Chiropractic Centre in Sydney. In 2016 She re-located to Cornwall, UK with her young family and now continues to successfully treat clients at her clinic in Cornwall. Helen is a highly sought after specialist in treating clients with TMJ Dysfunction and associated symptoms. Read her Testimonials to hear what clients have experienced both during and after their treatment.
Helen has now developed a treatment protocol known as TMJ Massage Therapies - a non-invasive, whole body approach to TMJ Dysfunction. She is 100% on a mission to eliminate jaw pain and her knowledge, passion and experience in this area is outstanding.
What if I don’t think the course has taught me anything?
Helen is so excited and delighted to be sharing her journey, her knowledge, her expertise and her proven non-invasive TMJ Massage Therapies treatment protocol with you. She is very confident that you will leave this 4 week course feeling inspired, refreshed and ready to treat jaw pain using TMJ Massage Therapies: A Whole Body Approach to TMJ Dysfunction. However, if for whatever reason you do not feel that you have gained anything from this course then she will happily refund you the full amount (minus administration costs of £200).
Please note that the Workbook must be returned prior to receiving any refund. Refunds are only given within 2 weeks from the start of the course.
Will there be a Level 2 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online Course?
Many of the participants who have attended the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® course have asked if I would consider developing a Level 2 course. YES! This is something that I am very keen to do and am currently working on a TMJ Massage Therapies® Online Masterseries….watch this space!
Please do not hesitate to contact Helen if you have any further questions.