Attune Massage Therapy

Over the last 16 years, I've had the privilege of working with thousands of individuals experiencing TMJ dysfunction, craniofacial pain, headaches, neck pain, tinnitus, and complex presentations that often don't fit neatly into a single discipline.

Again and again, I found myself asking:

💭 *Why weren't we taught to look at these patients more comprehensively?*

That question ultimately led to the creation of the Integrative Mandibular Institute (IMI).

As we prepare for IMI's inaugural Level I Foundations Cohort on July 11-12 here in Richmond, I'd love your help identifying clinicians who may benefit from this educational experience.

Do you know a:

✔ Massage Therapist
✔ Physical Therapist
✔ Chiropractor
✔ Dental Hygienist
✔ Dentist
✔ Occupational Therapist
✔ Speech Therapist
✔ Or another healthcare professional interested in craniofacial care?

Please tag them below, share this post, or send them my way.

🌟 As a special thank-you, anyone who refers a clinician who enrolls in Cohort 1 will receive special recognition as an IMI Founding Ambassador, along with a referral reward.

Together, we can help build a more collaborative and integrated future in healthcare.

Integrative Knowledge. Elevating Care. Transforming Lives.

📅 July 11-12, 2026
📍 Richmond, Virginia
🌐 http://www.theiminstitute.com

Dancers ask a tremendous amount of their bodies.

Hours of practice.

Performance pressure.

Travel.

Competition.

Late nights.

And often very little recovery.

Sometimes tension appears as:

• headaches
• neck tightness
• jaw clenching
• fatigue

✨ Support helps performance last longer.

Long practices.

Heat.

Competition.

Travel.

Pressure.

Growing athletes experience physical and neurological stress too.

Parents often notice:

• headaches
• fatigue
• neck tension
• jaw soreness
• irritability

✨ Recovery matters all season long.

✨ BIG NEWS! ✨

We are incredibly honored and excited to announce that the Integrative Mandibular Institute (IMI) is now officially recognized as an NCBTMB Approved Provider for Continuing Education!

This milestone reflects years of dedication, research, clinical experience, curriculum development, and a deep commitment to advancing interdisciplinary education for healthcare professionals seeking to better understand temporomandibular dysfunction, cervical relationships, and integrative patient care.

At IMI, we believe clinicians deserve a structured, evidence-informed framework that empowers them to observe more intentionally, think more critically, and provide more comprehensive care within their professional scope.

This approval allows IMI to offer nationally recognized continuing education credits while continuing our mission of:

💙 Integrating Knowledge
💙 Elevating Care
💙 Transforming Lives

Thank you to every patient, mentor, colleague, friend, family member, and supporter who has encouraged this vision along the way. This is only the beginning, and we cannot wait to welcome our inaugural Level I cohort this July!

🎓 IMI Level I — Foundations of Muscular Integration for TMJ & Cervical Dysfunction
📍 Richmond, Virginia
🗓 July 11-12, 2026

Applications are now being accepted.

Learn more at: [www.theiminstitute.com](http://www.theiminstitute.com)

Between practices, tournaments, travel weekends, and pressure to perform, volleyball athletes often carry more tension than parents realize.

Sometimes it shows up as:

• headaches
• jaw clenching
• neck tightness
• poor sleep
• fatigue

Strong performance starts with recovery.

✨ Support the athlete behind the athlete.

📍 Richmond, VA

Happy Father's Day to the dads who show up.

The dads coaching from the sidelines.

The dads carrying chairs, coolers, sports bags, and half the family schedule.

The dads working long hours and still making it to the game.

The dads teaching resilience, character, and what it means to care for others.

This Father's Day, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, coaches, and mentors who make a lasting impact every day.

And a gentle reminder...

Even the strongest dads need recovery too.

Happy Father's Day from Attune Massage Therapy.

📍 Richmond, VA
RVA TMJ Specialist

Camp drop-offs.
Practice schedules.
Road trips.
Late nights.
Early mornings.
Snacks in the car.
Trying to coordinate everything for everyone.

Summer can feel less like “rest” and more like survival mode.

And the body notices.

Tension often builds quietly through:
• jaw clenching
• neck tightness
• headaches
• nervous system overload
• fatigue
• shallow breathing

✨ You deserve recovery too.

Many of you have followed my journey through Attune Massage Therapy over the last 15 years, supported my business, referred patients, attended workshops, encouraged new ideas, and trusted me to help people navigate complex jaw pain, headaches, facial pain, and TMJ-related dysfunction.

What began as a passion for helping patients has grown into something much bigger.

Today, I'm excited to officially introduce the Integrative Mandibular Institute (IMI).

IMI was created to bridge the gap between healthcare disciplines through education, collaboration, and evidence-informed clinical care. Our mission is to bring professionals together, improve patient outcomes, and elevate the standard of care for those suffering from craniofacial, mandibular, and related musculoskeletal conditions.

✨ Integrating Knowledge.
✨ Elevating Care.
✨ Transforming Lives.

This next chapter would not be possible without the support of my patients, friends, family, colleagues, referral partners, and the incredible community that has surrounded Attune Massage Therapy throughout the years. Thank you for believing in me, supporting my vision, and helping me grow both personally and professionally.

Over the coming months, I'll be sharing educational content, clinical insights, patient success stories, behind-the-scenes development of our training programs, and exciting updates as we prepare to launch IMI's first professional education offerings.

If you've been part of this journey, I'd be honored if you would help support this next step by following our Facebook and Instagram pages, liking and sharing our content, and inviting others who may be interested in healthcare education and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Thank you for being part of this journey. I'm excited to see where it leads.

💙 Integrating Knowledge.
💙 Elevating Care.
💙 Transforming Lives.

Your calendar relaxed.
Your nervous system didn’t.

Summer may look lighter on paper, but for many people, this season still brings:
• travel
• disrupted routines
• packed schedules
• family obligations
• mental overload
• less recovery time

And the body keeps score.

Tension often shows up physically through:
• jaw tightness
• headaches
• neck stiffness
• facial fatigue
• clenching
• poor sleep

Your nervous system deserves support too.

✨ Relief is productive.

📍Richmond, VA
TMJ-Focused Medical Massage Therapy