Private TMJ Consulting & Treatment with

Chris Junker, PT

For individuals dealing with persistent jaw pain, unresolved symptoms, or cases that have not improved elsewhere.

Now scheduling patients | Limited Availability | Founder-level care

 
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If You are Here, You’ve Likely Already tried Something That Didn’t Work.

  • Seen multiple providers without clear answers

  • Been given temporary solutions that did not last

  • Been told “everything looks normal” despite ongoing pain

TMJ disorders are often misunderstood, oversimplified, or treated too generally. This is where a more focused, experienced approach becomes necessary.


Welcome to A More Focused, Private Setting Established Specifically for Complex TMJ Cases

Individual, hands-on physical therapy designed exclusively for TMJ and all related disorders


A More Focused Approach to TMJ Care

After 30 years of treating TMJ, I’ve refined a very specific way of evaluating and managing theses cases.

Over time, I found that many patients weren’t improving - not because treatment does not work - but because their condition was not being fully understood.

This led me to develop a more direct, individualized, and hands - on approach focused on identifying what is actually driving your symptoms - not just managing them.

This private service allows me to work with patients in a way that is not possible in a traditional clinic setting.


Who This Practice Is For

This practice is well-suited for individuals who:

  • Experience ongoing jaw pain, tension, clicking, or restricted movement

  • Clench or grind their teeth and feel chronic facial or jaw tightness

  • Have TMJ symptoms that have not fully resolved with generalized care

  • Value a focused, hands-on clinical approach

  • Are searching for a clear path forward in addressing TMJ symptoms

  • Are seeking specialized, self-pay TMJ care in NYC

This practice may not be ideal for individuals who:

  • Prefer insurance-based or high-volume clinic models

  • Are seeking one-time or relaxation-focused treatment


 

Conditions Commonly Treated

TMJ disorders often involve a combination of joint mechanics, muscular tension, and cervical (neck) involvement. Common conditions treated include:

  • Jaw pain, clicking/popping, fatigue, and locking

  • Jaw malalignment

  • Ear pain, fullness, or ringing

  • Clenching and grinding-related tension

  • Facial and jaw muscle pain/tension and tightness

  • TMJ-related headaches, including tension-type headaches and migraines

  • Neck pain contributing to jaw dysfunction



How Treatment Begins

Step 1

Initial Consultation

An initial evaluation focuses on understanding your symptoms, medical history, and the mechanics of your jaw and cervical spine.

This evaluation allows a targeted treatment plan to be developed based on the specific factors contributing to your TMJ symptoms.

Step 2

Focused Treatment Sessions

Treatment sessions involve hands-on care and guided rehabilitation to address the joint mechanics and muscular contributors to dysfunction.

All sessions are conducted one-on-one.

Step 3

Ongoing Progress

Treatment plans are individualized depending on the nature and duration of symptoms.

Many patients experience meaningful improvement once the underlying mechanical issues are addressed.


Request a Private Consultation


If this approach aligns with what you’re looking for, apply below.

After submitting the form, I will personally review your information and contact you to arrange a brief phone conversation. This allows us to discuss your symptoms and determine whether my approach to TMJ care may be appropriate for your situation.

There is no obligation. The goal of the conversation is simply to determine whether we are on the right track before scheduling an in-person evaluation.

Limited consultation availability each week.

“All inquiries are confidential. Your information will only be used to respond to your request.”

 Submitting this form does not commit you to anything.

I will reach out to discuss your symptoms, explain how the process works, answer any questions you may have, and help determine the most appropriate next steps. If it appears that this approach may be helpful, we can then schedule an evaluation.

Thank You.

Chris