Jen's Bio
NYS license# 026298
“I grew up in the Adirondack mountains, playing sports including volleyball and track. Massage has always been a part of pain relief & self-care for me, & it is a pleasure to be able to assist people to decrease their pain, naturally through this work.”
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I'm Jennifer Whitaker, and I've been practicing massage therapy for over 10 years now in the Ithaca area. I work with people from all walks of life, & have always gravitated toward helping people with their pain.
I've been specializing in pain relief massage for TMD, the neck, and back, incorporating neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, and myofascial work since 2012.
- Handicap accessible office
- Trauma informed therapist
- 🏳️🌈 My office is a safe place for anyone, including the LGBTQ community!
Continuing Education:
- • TMJD Course with Ron Floyd in 2013
- • Neck Specialty by Tammi Sweet, 2014
- • Deep Bodywork with Perry & Johana at Esalen Institute, 2018
- • NAT (Trigger Point Therapy), 2019
- • 30+ hours of in-person CE in 2022 including training for joint restriction release, assessment of sports injuries and therapies, hip/pelvic release techniques, and complex knee and pelvic myofascial patterns.
I work synergistically with dentists, oral surgeons, physical therapists, chiropractic and mental health providers to offer a holistic approach to TMD that looks for the root cause of TMD and not just to manage the symptoms.
Reviews
Amazing
Jennifer has a gift that allows her to find all the spots that most bother you and to help relieve them. I've been to several massage therapists. They all felt great during, but as soon as I'd walk out of the office the results were gone. That is no longer the case now that I see Jennifer. She gives lasting results and has made my life much more comfortable and less painful.
— Carol F.
Jennifer is great
I was referred to Jennifer by my chiropractor for help with a TMJ problem. Jennifer is skilled. She communicates well. Her office location is pleasant, clean and comfortable. She is intuitive and professional.
— Kent B.