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Come in and find relief from your pains

It’s never just a little jaw pain, is it?
I get it—and I’m here to help. Whether you’re struggling with TMJ (the jaw joint) pain, TMJ disorder (TMD/TMJD), headaches, neck pain or stiffness, sinus pressure, tooth pain, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), or grinding and clenching of the teeth, your muscles are at the core of the issue.

The anatomy of the neck and jaw is intricate, and when there’s an imbalance between the muscles on either side, or when some muscles are overactivated, it often leads to movement dysfunctions and referred pain (trigger points). You can address the root cause of pain without injections or medication by targeting the muscular imbalances and habits contributing to your discomfort.

The good news?
With the right guidance, you can address these muscles at home. My self-paced video courses empower you to take control of your pain. You’ll learn which muscles are causing your discomfort, how to treat them with your own hands, and how to maintain relief long-term.

This matters because life shouldn’t be limited by pain. Whether you want to:

  • Open your mouth wide enough to visit the dentist,

  • Prevent headaches from escalating into migraines,

  • Turn your head freely while driving,

  • Speak confidently in loud spaces,

  • Enjoy pizza crust without discomfort,

  • Or even just kiss your partner without wincing—

I’ve got you covered.

At Help Head Pain, I offer non-invasive, affordable solutions for head, neck, and jaw pain. Both of my courses include a full-color, downloadable workbook to support your learning and help you get lasting results.

In each course, you’ll discover how to:

  • Identify tight muscles contributing to pain in the head, neck, and jaw using trigger point patterns.

  • Perform stretching and self-massage techniques, including intraoral massage, to relieve muscle and joint tension.

  • Use stabilization techniques to balance the jaw joints and promote smoother motion.

  • Recognize habits, including sleeping positions, that perpetuate pain and learn how to break the cycle.

  • Understand the role of airway and tongue placement in your pain and adopt proper oral resting posture.

  • Communicate effectively with medical providers about your symptoms, findings, and progress to foster collaborative care.

Here’s a quick look at what makes my two courses different:

“Self-Help to Relieve Head, Neck & Jaw Pain”
This comprehensive course goes in-depth, focusing on neck, back, and shoulder stretches, stabilization techniques for the neck and jaw, and the crucial connection between the neck and jaw. It also includes a detailed understanding of the TM Joint. With lifetime access, you can revisit the material anytime you need it.

“Relieve Your Jaw Pain”
This targeted course hones in on key muscles in the head and jaw, along with one neck muscle, for focused relief. You’ll have 180 days of access to the course, but the downloadable workbook is yours to keep forever.

Curious about how I teach?
Sign up below to get a free video lesson sent straight to your inbox. In this lesson, you’ll:

  • Learn about a jaw muscle responsible for headaches wrapping over the eye, ear issues, cheek pain, or tooth pain.

  • Follow along as I guide you through self-massage and stretching for that muscle.

  • Discover one simple habit to change tonight if you’re dealing with neck stiffness, jaw tension, or headaches.

It’s also the perfect companion if you're already working with a physical therapist, chiropractor, or massage therapist. Use it to:

  • Get relief between sessions
  • Save time and money on in-person visits
  • Learn key techniques your provider might not have time to teach
  • Build confidence and body awareness to take an active role in your healing


Pain relief is within your reach. Let’s get started.

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"Self-Help to Relieve Head, Neck, & Jaw Pain"

Lifetime access for this course

This course includes everything in the Relieve Your Jaw Pain course, plus extra lessons for neck pain, shoulder tension, and posture issues. You'll also learn neck stabilization and how to relieve pain at the base of the skull. Choose this one if your jaw pain feels connected to your neck, posture, or if your headaches are more intense or frequent.
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"Relieve Your Jaw Pain"

180 day access for this course

This course focuses on relieving jaw pain, clenching, grinding, jaw fatigue, and related headaches. You'll learn self-massage, stretching, and how to change habits that contribute to pain. It's a great fit if your discomfort feels mostly centered in your jaw, temples, or face.
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Feedback from a dentist

As a dentist, I have referred my patients who suffer from TMD or jaw pain, as well as those who deal with chronic head and neck pain to Katie. The feedback from my patients has been wonderful and I have noticed the changes with my patients firsthand.

Personally, it wasn’t until I came across Katie that I found relief from my own chronic migraines. I’ve suffered since I was a kid and have been to many doctors, tried different medications, chiropractic work and other massage therapists. With consistent massage from Katie we were able to eliminate my migraines and manage my headaches.

--Christina Shaw, DDS

Get relief when you need it most!

  • Save time

    No missed time off work and no travel hassles.

  • Save money

    No co-pays or insurance red tape. In fact, all online courses cost less than one office visit.

  • Relieve pain

    Get relief when you need it most from the comfort of your home or office.

  • Doctor approved

    Many doctors acknowledge the importance of treating muscle pain but often lack time or expertise to treat muscle pain.

Instructor

Licensed Massage Therapist

Katie Pudhorodsky

I'm the massage therapist who treats and educates the public on head, neck & jaw pain (TMD). The dental and myofunctional community refer to me to address soft tissue pain and dysfunction of the craniofacial area. Since licensure in 2002 I’ve assisted at a massage therapy school and continuing education program both teaching neuromuscular therapy. My training in this field even included a physical therapy level class for TMD. I've been a public speaker at dental conferences and conferences for the layperson experiencing pain and dysfunction. Follow me on Instagram @help_head_pain TX LMT #104926

Testimonials

Grateful to Katie

Traci C.

The first thing you'll notice about Katie is how passionate she is about helping you through TMJ and other pain! She really knows her stuff, and she breaks it down for you in easy-to-understand bits. She gives you the tools and inspiration you need to find some relief, and I'm so grateful for her!

She did what my ENT couldn't!

Sarah R.

I came to Katie because of exploding headaches starting in my eyes. She found a neck muscle was sending pain into my face and ears. Katie taught me how to stretch that muscle and stabilize my upper neck to reduce the pain. I didn’t think massage could address the long history of ear issues I’ve had since I was a kid. She did what my ENT couldn’t!

Thanks for the neck help

Sallie A.

I have very painful arthritis in my neck as well as fusions on C 5&6. I see Katie for hands on massage and attended her in person class. She is more knowledgeable than anyone I have ever had work on me. The photos she uses in her course helped me understand what changes I should be making.

That's where my tongue should be!?!

Gail M.

I had no idea where my tongue should be positioned in my mouth until I took Katie's course! Her tips helped me address some of my clenching habit. I learned so much from Katie's course about the causes of my jaw and neck pain and how to relieve it. Extremely helpful.

The work helped my headaches!

Hunter R.

When I first started seeing Katie, I had regular headaches around the temple area, pain in my right jaw joint, and felt ringing in my ears. Katie was able to identify what muscles were causing the pain and worked on those areas to relieve the tension. She showed me how to do some simple self-massage exercises to do at home to prevent headaches. In a short time, my headaches subsided and I even noticed my bite started evening out again.

John McInnis

Before I met Katie I was barely able to smile without my temples feeling very uncomfortable. I was so used to it that I barely thought about it, I just smiled as little as possible. After she worked on my jaw for 2 sessions, I could smile without any pain anywhere on my face. Katie taught me the skills for self-massage and identified habits that I needed to adjust at home so I could maintain the relief. Amazing results!

Press and Public Speaking

Katie has been featured in the press and has done public speaking on behalf of both her businesses of Katie Massage and Help Head Pain. This link has some more recent and notable speaking testimonials.
public speaking on TMJD

My Approach to Getting You Relief

By following the four pillars in my course, you’ll relieve pain caused by tight muscles, reduce clenching and grinding, improve how wide and smoothly your jaw opens, ease headache patterns, and—most importantly—learn how to keep the pain from coming back.
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Disclaimer: This course is for informational purposes only. You should not rely on it for a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Lifetime access refers to access as long as the course is alive on the web.