Dr. Rich has been studying, working with, and treating TMJ Dysfunction for over 20 years. Using state-of-the-art diagnostic instrumentation including electromyography, electronic jaw movement tracking and TMJ sonography, she takes a very comprehensive approach to treatment.

Dr. Rich believes strongly in a philosophy of conservative and non-surgical treatment. She works regularly in conjunction with physical therapists, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and other practitioners to ensure that each client has a self-care and rehabilitation routine to work with during treatment.

In most cases, Dr. Rich works very closely with Barbara Sage, LMT, who has been on Dr. Rich’s staff for over 10 years. Barbara has received extensive training in the St. John Method of Neuromuscular Therapy and works with most of our TMJ clients in relieving the pain and muscle tension often associated with TMJ dysfunction.

Once the initial symptoms of TMJ dysfunction are under control, Dr. Rich is well-versed in many options for long-term stabilization of the joints including the use of nighttime oral appliances to maintain healing, and even orthodontics or full mouth reconstruction if necessary.