Welcome From Your Instructors

Welcome From Your Instructors


Your Instructors

Amy Mayer, OTD, OTR/L, RYT (left), is the owner of Mayer Wellness & Myofascial Release and an advanced myofascial release practitioner. She combines 30+ years of treating clients with her doctorate-level training as an occupational therapist and certifications in yoga, holistic stress management, and natural movement. During her twenty-year career in higher education, Amy has been recognized by her peers for excellence in teaching and leadership in wellness programming. Her passion is educating health practitioners and the public about the role of fascia in health and how keeping your fascia healthy creates a resilient and functional body. You can learn more about Amy at MayerWellness.com.

Kaitlyn Rambo, OTD, OTR/L, PAMS, LSVT-BIG (right), is an occupational therapist at Mayer Wellness & Myofascial Release and a myofascial release practitioner. She recently graduated with her clinical doctorate in occupational therapy from Creighton University and has received additional certifications in Physical Agent Modalities and the LSVT-BIG protocol specific for treating those with Parkinson's disease. Kaitlyn also completed 14 weeks of hands-on learning and direct training with Amy and her 30+ years of experience. Her passions are to educate other health care practitioners and the public about the amazing human body, the specific role of fascia, and how the understanding of fascia creates opportunities for you and your patients to live occupational rich but pain-free lives. You can learn more about Kaitlyn at MayerWellness.com.


Both Amy and Kaitlyn have treated numerous clients with TMD. We have found that when treating with myofascial release, big changes can be made quickly with this multifactorial issue. In one treatment session, clients can experience reduced pain, less clicking, wider mouth opening, more effective chewing patterns, and other reductions in face, head, and neck pain. At the following sessions, many have reported improved ability to chew and eat a wider variety of foods with less pain. When clients are taught to treat themselves and address the underlying causes of TMD, long-term changes can be sustained.

We are excited you want to learn more about how you can also help people experiencing TMD.

Amy and Kaitlyn


We practice occupational therapy in Omaha, NE. We'd love to see you in a workshop sometime!

A Fascia-Informed Approach to Evaluating and Treating Clients with TMJ Dysfunction

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Introduction and Background

  • Course Introduction and FAQ
  • Welcome From Your Instructors
  • Be Sure to Join the Community
  • Vocabulary
  • Introduction to the Content and Learning Objectives
  • The Healthy TMJ Protocol
  • Anatomy Review
  • Standard Treatments for TMD
  • Occupational Therapy's Role in TMD
  • Working with Children
  • Introduction Summary

Evaluating TMD

  • Taking the Client History
  • Assessments
  • Evaluating TMD Summary

Protocol Components: Examining Mindset and Habits

  • Client Education and Creating a Baseline for Healing
  • Creating a Healing Mindset
  • Eliminating Habits of Popping and Clicking
  • The Role of Posture and Mobility in a Healthy TMJ
  • Diaphragmatic Breathing is Essential to Healing
  • Identifying and Minimizing Body Tension
  • Mindset and Habits Summary

Protocol Components: Hands-On Intervention

  • Understanding the Myofascial Principles
  • Treating Your Clients with Myofascial Release
  • Lymphatic Drainage and TMD Treatment
  • Occupation Based Interventions and TMD
  • Hands-On Intervention Summary

Protocol Components: Teaching Self-Treatment

  • Teaching Stretching and Moving for Self-Treatment
  • Teaching Self-Myofascial Release for Self-Treatment
  • Teaching Self-Lymphatic Drainage
  • Resources for Clients and Answering a Tough Question

Business Notes

  • Documentation
  • Billing for TMD Evaluation and Treatment
  • Promoting Your Skills
  • The Business of TMD Summary

Quiz and Certificate

  • Certificate Information
  • Course Feedback: We love your comments!