John's Intro Video
John has been a valuable member of the Wholistic Bodyworks team since 1999 and is a graduate from the Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic in Toronto
(1989). He has presented at various massage therapy conferences, international fitness symposiums as well as written for a national massage therapy magazine.
Since 1996 John has focused his practice toward TMJ cases, utilizing a massagetherapy approach to conditions affecting the Temporomandibular Joint or jaw. The jaw is frequently unacknowledged as a source of pain in many head, neck, face, and vocal conditions. People who experience headaches or have been in motor vehicle accidents, sport or work site injuries, often have jaw issues that can accumulate to overwhelming levels.
A thoroughly positive experience. A number of years ago I had issues with pain and restricted mobility of my cervico-thoracic spine. As a Registered Physiotherapist, I felt I could self-treat using self-mobilization and exercise. Alas, the effort was less than successful. As in most Health Care Communities, practitionersbecome pretty well known by their reputation. I heard good things from patients and colleagues, and decided to seek John's help. I was NOT disappointed. John's thoroughness, and hands-on techniques set me on the right path. John assigned appropriate maintenance exercises to assure that my improvement advanced with each visit.
Out of this experience, I also gained a close clinical ally. John and I would meet occasionally for coffee, and discuss assessment and treatment techniques. These discussions were lively and helped me become a better practitioner. I also attended a TMJ course conducted by John, and gained valuable knowledge from the course. What I learned then still represents the cornerstone of my assessment and treatment of my patients who suffer from TMJ dysfunction.
Respectfully submitted, Brian Gastaldi, Registered Physiotherapist
Massage therapy with John Corry has been very beneficial and enjoyable for me. When I first started treatment for muscle tension dysphonia the voice therapist asked me if I was interested in massage and I declined, based on my past experience that the benefits of massage were fleeting. Eventually my progress with the voice therapist stalled, and when she asked again if I was interested in massage with John I decided to try. The massage definitely helped me progress, and John has also given me some exercises to do on my own that work well for me. I am grateful for the treatments I have received from John and I regret that I did not start sooner.
Pat N.
Prior to being referred to John I had experienced severe headaches that could last for weeks at a time. My jaw was so tight it would click upon opening and closing, and I had managed to chip a tooth while wearing a mouth guard at night. Receiving treatment from John has significantly improved my symptoms and there are many weeks where I have no symptoms at all.
John made me feel comfortable and heard from the very first visit. He explained techniques throughout the treatment and welcome feedback regarding the amount of pressure as well as areas I felt needed a little more attention. During a flareup of my symptoms he would often check in post treatment to inquire how I was feeling. I am going to miss John; he is a master at suboccipital release!
Shannon W.
Massage Therapy with John Corry has positively impacted my life for many years. His skillful assessment of my needs has facilitated pain reduction, mobility improvements, and overall gains. John is a caring practitioner who communicates with me and also listens to my needs. I will miss his expertise in addressing my needs.
Diane D.
TMJD
Clenching the teeth is a very common habit, especially during sleep, and often results in an accumulation of both compressive forces in the joints and asymmetrical muscle tightness which can lead to clicking, pain and ultimately
joint damage. Resolving the joint compression and muscular tightness can re-pattern the jaw mechanics and save pain and difficulties decades later.
Many clients have had a mouth appliance fitted by their dentist to correct their bite, and massage therapy for the chewing muscles offers an effective support for thisapproach.
TMJ pain and dysfunction may be secondary to other conditions; posture, especially head-forward carriage, is often a main component of TMJ issues.
As well, many cases of low back pain and dysfunction present along with TMJ difficulties. Singers, broadcasters, clergy, teachers and instrumental musicians will all know the value of having an unrestricted jaw. Many people in the arts find this treatment highly valuable.
Massage therapy for TMJ disorders can provide relief from many symptoms, including the following:
• Biting or chewing difficulty or discomfort
• Clicking, popping, or grating sound when opening or closing the mouth
• Dull, aching pain in the face
• Earache
• Headache
• Jaw pain or tenderness of the jaw
• Reduced ability to open or close the mouth
• Tinnitus
• Neck and shoulder pain