Michelle Koch
Imagine waking up without a tension headache
and getting to 3 pm without a sore, achy jaw.
This is a 4-week, 1:1 virtual program for you if you’ve already tried the night guard, the YouTube stretches, and the massage gun, and you’re still clenching.
No more adding stuff to your never-ending to-do list. Together we’ll build a 10-minute daily routine for your jaw, neck, and shoulders that fits into time you already have, like while your coffee brews or right before bed.
By week 4, the goal is fewer tension headaches. You’ll also know which muscle is pulling when your jaw starts to ache, and exactly how to release it yourself.
I’m in: $297 CAD founding priceIf this sounds like your evenings...
- You’ve been taking care of everyone else all day, at home and at work.
- Slowing down, saying no, or making any time for yourself feels almost impossible.
- By evening your jaw is clenched and your neck and shoulders are rock hard.
- Then the headache hits and you’re wiped out, cranky, or both.
You just want to feel like yourself again. Sleep better. Actually be there with the people you love instead of gritting your teeth through it.
And if your first thought is “I don’t have time for this,” I get it. We’ll talk about that too.
Here’s what you’ll actually learn
How to ease your jaw tension and headaches with your own hands, and exactly what to do when you feel them sneaking back.
We’ll also get into the stress side of things: simple ways to cope when your brain says “I literally don’t have time for me.” A routine only works if it fits into your real life, so we’ll work on that mindset together.
Quick note: this program teaches practical self-care skills. It doesn’t diagnose anything, can’t promise your headaches will disappear, and it’s not a replacement for seeing your doctor or dentist.
Don’t just chase the sore spot.
Most of what you’ve tried treats your jaw like it’s the only thing going on. Rub the sore spot, stretch the jaw, repeat. But tension doesn’t live in just one place. It’s tied to your daily habits, how you sit and hold yourself, the tightness in your chest and the front of your neck, and whether your body feels safe enough to actually let go.
So we look at the whole picture: your muscles, the tight wrapping around them (fascia), and your stress response. Not just wherever it hurts today.
Why learn this from me
- Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with 11+ years of hands-on experience
- Trained in muscle and fascia release, lymphatic drainage, and calming your nervous system
- Trained in scar tissue release and neuro-relaxation techniques
- Certified Holistic Facelift Practitioner, trained with Sophia Ha
- A bigger-picture view of your face, jaw, neck, chest, posture, and daily habits, not just the one sore spot
I’ve lived this. I know what it’s like to clench your jaw and get headaches that wreck your sleep. And I know how frustrating it is to hunt for relief while you’re still showing up for everyone else. That’s exactly why I built this.
The Jaw Freedom Framework
Assess
Figure out your pattern: your habits, how you hold yourself, and where the tension actually starts.
Release
Hands-on moves for your jaw, chest, and the front of your neck: muscle release, fascia release, and gentle lymphatic work.
Retrain
Learn to notice tension before it builds, plus stress-coping tricks for the “I don’t have time for me” days.
Maintain
A routine that’s actually yours, one you’ll keep using long after week 4.
What we’ll do, week by week
Assess + Foundational Release
We look at your daily habits, how you sit and move, and your symptoms. Then we start the basics: easing your chest, the front of your neck (your platysma, SCM, and Scalenes), your scalp, and your neck, plus simple ways to help your body calm down.
Release
We build on week 1 with more muscle release moves (base of the neck, TMJ, and more) plus fascia release techniques.
Retrain
We review everything, then get into the deeper jaw muscles and inside-the-cheek release (pterygoid and buccal work, only with a quick screening and your okay first). We’ll also try Somatic Face Therapy, and you’ll start catching your tension patterns in real time. Plus we’ll talk stress-coping tricks and mindset for that “I have zero time for myself” feeling.
Maintain
We check your progress, tweak your routine, and you leave with a simple plan to keep going on your own.
What’s included
- Four 60-minute 1:1 sessions on Zoom, once a week
- Live demos and guided practice of stretches and self-massage (muscle and fascia release) so you can do them yourself
- A simple tracker for your symptoms and practice
- Resources in Google Drive
- Questions and coaching during each call, and you’ll get the recording by email
- Stress-coping tools for the “I don’t have time for me” spiral
- A self-care routine you can keep using after the program ends
Founding 1:1 Price
This is my founding 1:1 round, and I’m only taking my first 5 clients, so you get my full attention from day one. As a founding client, your feedback helps shape the program. This price is just for the first 5 people. After that, it goes up significantly.
Claim my spot: $297 CADQuestions you might have
I’m slammed. Will I really have time for this?
That’s the whole point. The routine is about 10 minutes a day and fits into time you already have, like while your coffee brews or right before bed. And we’ll work on the “I have no time” mindset together.
Is this a replacement for my doctor or dentist?
Nope. This is self-care skills to use alongside your regular care. It doesn’t replace a proper medical or dental check-up.
What if I can’t make a call live?
We’ll book your calls around your schedule, so you’re not squeezing it in. Every session is recorded and emailed to you, so you can rewatch whenever.
Is this always going to be 1:1?
For now, yes. This founding round is 1:1 so I can give my first 5 clients my full attention.
Ready to stop chasing the sore spot?
Four weeks. Just you and me. A plan that actually fits your life.
Claim my founding spot: $297 CADQuick note: this program teaches practical self-care skills. It doesn’t diagnose anything, can’t promise your headaches will disappear, and it’s not a replacement for seeing your doctor or dentist.
I'm Michelle. I love talking about how the stories we tell ourselves inform our health.
I've been working hands-on with clients doing massage, fascia, lymph and nervous system care for 11+ years. I've helped so many people to release the tension they've been holding, but what happens between appointments?
This is where you learn how to help yourself between those hours with a therapist, so you can be present and move on with your life.
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