Taylor Fleming RMT

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Registered Massage Therapist
TMJ, neck & upper body focus
Assessment-driven, evidence-based care
Targeted treatment plans + functional goals
Practicing out of Shelburne Physiotherapy Centre

09/04/2026

**TMJD can show up in more ways than you think. 👀**

When people hear “TMJ,” they often think of jaw pain or clicking — but temporomandibular joint dysfunction can involve much more than just the jaw.

You might notice symptoms like headaches, facial tension, ear pressure, neck discomfort, difficulty chewing, jaw fatigue, limited opening, or tension that seems to travel into the temples and surrounding muscles.

That’s because the jaw doesn’t work in isolation. The muscles and joints involved in chewing interact closely with the neck, head, and surrounding structures — which means the way TMJD presents can look different from person to person.

And while a click, headache, or tight jaw doesn’t automatically mean you have TMJD, ongoing or disruptive symptoms are worth having properly assessed rather than trying to diagnose the problem yourself.

A thorough assessment can help determine **what structures may be contributing, how your jaw is moving, and what treatment approach actually makes sense for you.**

Your jaw might be telling you more than you realize. 🦷

📍 Taylor Fleming, RMT
Shelburne Physiotherapy Centre

09/02/2026

Google can give you information. It can’t give you an assessment.

TMJD can look different from person to person, and symptoms such as jaw clicking, facial tension, headaches, neck discomfort, or difficulty opening the mouth can have different contributing factors.

That’s why seeing one symptom online and deciding, *“I have TMJD,”* can be misleading.

An assessment helps look at the bigger picture — including how your jaw is moving, what activities reproduce your symptoms, which muscles may be involved, and whether your presentation falls within the practitioner’s scope or needs collaborative care.

Understanding **why** you’re experiencing symptoms is often much more useful than simply giving them a name.

If your symptoms are persistent, worsening, or affecting how you eat, speak, sleep, or move your jaw, consider having them properly assessed.

**Taylor Fleming, RMT**
Shelburne Physiotherapy Centre

A new look, with a lot of meaning behind it. 🤍After a few months of planning, designing, tweaking (and probably overthin...
08/31/2026

A new look, with a lot of meaning behind it. 🤍

After a few months of planning, designing, tweaking (and probably overthinking 😅), I’m so excited to finally introduce my new logo.

This logo represents the direction my practice is growing toward — with a greater focus on TMJD, the neck, and injury rehabilitation.

It felt like the right time for my branding to reflect that shift, and to better represent the kind of care I want to continue providing: evidence-based, assessment-driven, and centred around helping you understand your body and feel better in it.

And with that comes a little bit of a fresh start…

Peak Performance Massage Therapy is becoming
Taylor Fleming, RMT.

Same me. Same commitment to your care. Just a brand that feels much more like where I’m headed.

Thank you to every patient who has trusted me with their care, and to the healthcare providers who continue to refer and collaborate with me. I’m incredibly grateful to have built this practice with your support.

Here’s to the next chapter. 🤍

And a HUGE shoutout to SNDBX Marketing for helping me design this- and being incredibly patient with how picky I was!

08/31/2026

Pain when you chew is something worth paying attention to — especially when it starts affecting what you eat, how you open your mouth, or how comfortable everyday activities feel.

Chewing requires coordination between the jaw joints, muscles of the face and neck, and the surrounding tissues. When something within that system becomes irritated, overloaded, or isn’t moving comfortably, you may begin to notice symptoms such as:

• Pain or aching while chewing
• Jaw fatigue during meals
• Difficulty opening your mouth comfortably
• Tenderness around the jaw or face
• Clicking or popping accompanied by discomfort
• Headaches or neck tension that seem to occur alongside jaw symptoms

These symptoms **don’t automatically mean you have TMJD**, and jaw pain can have several possible causes. That’s why self-diagnosing based on one symptom usually isn’t the best approach.

Instead, an assessment can help look at how your jaw is moving, what activities reproduce your symptoms, which muscles may be contributing, and whether your presentation is appropriate for massage therapy or would benefit from collaborative care with another healthcare professional.

Massage therapy may be one part of a broader approach to managing jaw-related muscular tension, discomfort, and movement depending on what is found during your assessment.

Most importantly: **you don’t have to simply accept pain every time you eat.**

If chewing has become uncomfortable, your symptoms keep returning, or your jaw is beginning to interfere with everyday life, consider having it properly assessed so you can better understand what may be contributing.

**Taylor Fleming, RMT**
Shelburne Physiotherapy Centre

08/28/2026

Jaw pain doesn’t automatically mean TMJD — and a click, headache, or feeling of tension doesn’t tell you exactly what’s going on either.

Many different structures and factors can contribute to symptoms around the jaw, face, head, and neck. Trying to diagnose yourself based on a checklist or a few videos online can make it easy to focus on the wrong thing.

A proper assessment looks at more than one symptom. It can include your jaw movement, muscle function, symptom history, neck involvement, and whether another healthcare professional should be involved.

The goal isn’t just to put a label on your symptoms — it’s to better understand **what may actually be contributing to them.**

If something doesn’t feel right, getting assessed is a much better starting point than trying to diagnose yourself.

**Taylor Fleming, RMT**
Shelburne Physiotherapy Centre

Small everyday habits can add up when it comes to jaw tension. 👀Frequent gum chewing, clenching throughout the day, and ...
08/26/2026

Small everyday habits can add up when it comes to jaw tension. 👀

Frequent gum chewing, clenching throughout the day, and grinding your teeth at night can all increase the amount of work your jaw muscles are doing — especially if those habits happen repeatedly over time.

That doesn’t mean every person who chews gum or clenches their teeth will develop TMJD, and these certainly aren’t the only factors that can contribute. Jaw pain and dysfunction can be influenced by a number of different things, which is why looking at the **whole picture** matters.

Sometimes one of the first steps is simply becoming more aware of what your jaw is doing throughout the day.

Are your teeth resting together when they don’t need to be?
Are you chewing gum for hours?
Do you notice yourself clenching when you’re focused or stressed?

Small changes in daily habits may help reduce unnecessary load on the jaw.

And if you’re dealing with persistent jaw pain, headaches, limited movement, locking, or other symptoms, a proper assessment can help determine what may be contributing.

**Taylor Fleming, RMT**
Shelburne Physiotherapy Centre

Taylor Fleming, RMT, graduated with honours from Oxford College in 2022 and has been part of the team at Shelburne Physi...
08/25/2026

Taylor Fleming, RMT, graduated with honours from Oxford College in 2022 and has been part of the team at Shelburne Physiotherapy Centre ever since.

Working alongside physiotherapists, fellow RMTs, and kinesiologists has given Taylor a deep appreciation for the value of collaborative care and the role each profession can play in helping patients reach their goals.

Through working with a wide variety of injuries—particularly those involving the neck and head—Taylor began to recognize a need for more focused TMJD care. What started with seeing that need among her own patients has grown into a passion for bringing more awareness and treatment options for TMJD to the community.

Today, Taylor’s focus is continuing to build her knowledge and provide thoughtful, assessment-driven care for TMJD, neck concerns, and injury rehabilitation.

Interested in booking an appointment ?
Appointments at Shelburne Physiotherapy Centre can be booked online or by calling the clinic at 519-925-2120

Whether you’re wondering how to book, what a treatment actually looks like, whether treatment is painful, or if intra-or...
08/25/2026

Whether you’re wondering how to book, what a treatment actually looks like, whether treatment is painful, or if intra-oral work is required, swipe through for a little snapshot of what you can expect.

✨ Treatment should never be painful. My goal is always to provide care that feels safe, comfortable and relevant to you and your specific symptoms and goals.

✨ Intra-oral treatment is never mandatory. Your comfort and consent are always the priority. If intra-oral work isn’t something you’re comfortable with, we can absolutely focus on external treatment of the jaw, neck and surrounding areas.

Every treatment plan is individualized, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

Swipe through the slides for some commonly asked questions, and if there’s something I haven’t covered, please feel free to send me a message! I’m always happy to answer questions and help you decide whether TMJD-focused massage therapy might be right for you. 🤍

08/24/2026

Ever wonder what the intraoral piece of TMJD treatment looks and feels like?

This reel gives you a quick snapshot of what it can look like in clinic — but it doesn’t show every muscle or every step involved in a full treatment.

A few important things to know:

→ It is never painful
→ I check in often throughout to make sure you feel safe and that what I’m working on feels relevant for you
→ Consent is ongoing — at any point you can ask me to stop, pause, or change what we’re doing
→ Intraoral work can be very beneficial, but it is never mandatory if you’re not comfortable with it
→ Your comfort and safety are always my first priority

If you’re curious or have questions about this type of treatment, feel free to reach out — or drop your questions in the comments below.

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730 Industrial Road, Unit C
Shelburne, ON

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+15199252120

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