Erica Bracegirdle
Jaw Release Specialist | Myofunctional Therapist
Erica is a Registered Dental Hygienist, Myofunctional Therapist, and RMT Candidate blending clinical precision with restorative touch to release head, neck, jaw, face and tongue tension while calming the nervous system.
Drawing from her dental background, Erica’s area of precise focus is the jaw and entire head region. She’s long been fascinated by the brain, skull, and teeth—and how the intricate fascia and richly innervated tongue influence the body as a whole. Her work reflects a deep curiosity about the nervous system and its role in healing, expression, and self-awareness.
For over a decade, Erica has studied the energetic realm and the subtleties of reality. To name a few, as a Meditation Guide, Reiki Master, Life Activation Practitioner, and Cold Water Plunge Coach, she believes that when we gain conscious control over our nervous system, thoughts, and beliefs, we transform not just our bodies—but our lives.
My Services
Jaw Tension Release Initial Consultation (60 min)
The first 10-15 minutes of your session begins with a focused assessment of your tongue posture, dentition, and cranial alignment to identify the root contributors to jaw and facial tension.
Posture photos and intra-oral photos may be documented if needed, with consent. Erica will then step out of the room, allowing you to undress your top half and lay under the sheets and blankets on the table. You’ll then receive a deeply restorative hands-on treatment combining massage, craniosacral-inspired holds, and gentle intra-oral release (using a gloved digit to treat the tongue, floor of the mouth, and jaw muscles). Drawing from myofunctional therapy, this approach emphasizes the role of a properly toned tongue in supporting balance and stability throughout the jaw and face. With reiki woven through the treatment, the result is a soothing, integrative experience that melts tension and promotes whole-body calm. Expect a dimly lit, relaxing environment, hypoallergenic oil and gentle breath and posture guidance throughout. Clients report leaving feeling lighter, spacious, and deeply at case. Please note: Clients undress the top half so the neck and shoulders are accessible (you’ll remain covered with a sheet and blanket). Avoid wearing necklaces or earrings. Your hair will get slightly oily, but it’s worth it.
Jaw Tension Release Follow-up (45 min)
A continuation and deepening of your initial session, this treatment blends targeted massage. intra-oralljaw release, and craniosacral-inspired touch to restore ease and mobility in the head, neck, jaw, face and tongue. Each session is customized to your unique patterns – integrating reiki, gentle cranial holds, and tongue-focused release work to dissolve tension and retrain muscle
coordination. Ideal for those experiencing TMJ tension, headaches, facial tightness, clenching, or postural strain, this session helps maintain and build on your progress while supporting the nervous system in releasing long-held patterns.
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