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Facial tension release massage at Pirom Queenstown
Pirom Therapeutic Massage · Queenstown

TMJ Massage Queenstown

Release the daily stress held in your jaw, neck, and facial muscles. Gentle, intentional touch using warm aroma oil — designed for those who clench, grind, or carry stress in the face and upper body.

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What Is This Treatment
More Than a Face Massage

Ease facial tension and headaches with our specialised facial tension release massage in Queenstown. Our expert therapists target jaw, forehead, temples, scalp, and neck muscles to release stress, reduce discomfort, and promote deep relaxation.

Using warm aromatic oil, this treatment works through the muscle groups that attach to the base of the skull — the same muscles responsible for jaw clenching, grinding, tension headaches, and facial tightness. No masks, no skincare products — just pure, intentional touch to help you soften, reset, and reconnect.

Ideal for those who spend long hours at work, experience TMJ (jaw joint) issues, suffer from chronic headaches, or simply want to feel lighter and calmer. Leave feeling completely refreshed.

Facial tension release treatment at Pirom Queenstown massage studio
Who This Is For
Do You Experience Any of These?
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Jaw Clenching
Tension from stress-related clenching during the day or grinding at night
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Tension Headaches
Frequent headaches originating from jaw, temples, or base of skull
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Poor Sleep / Insomnia
Facial and jaw tension that prevents your nervous system from fully switching off
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Screen & Desk Tension
Neck, jaw and facial tightness from long hours looking at screens
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TMJ Dysfunction
Pain or clicking in the jaw joint affecting daily comfort and function
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Stress & Anxiety
Stress stored in the face, jaw and upper body that won't release on its own
Choose Your Experience
Two Ways to Receive This Treatment

Every person carries tension differently. That's why we offer two approaches — both using warm aroma oil — so you can choose what feels right for your body and your needs.

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Option 1 · Relaxation
Gentle Release & Deep Rest

A calming, nurturing experience using slow, gentle pressure with warm aromatic oil. This approach soothes the nervous system, quiets the mind, and eases surface-level facial and jaw tension without discomfort.

Perfect for those who carry stress in the face, struggle to sleep, or simply need to feel safe, calm, and held.

✨ Best for: Insomnia · Anxiety · Stress · First-time clients · Nervous system reset
💬 This is a deeply restorative experience. Many clients fall asleep during treatment.
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Option 2 · Therapeutic Deep Release
Targeted Muscle Work

A more focused, clinical approach targeting the deep muscles of the jaw (masseter, pterygoids), temples, sub-occipitals, and neck with firmer, more precise pressure. Some areas may feel tender — this is normal and part of effective release.

Your therapist will always check in with you throughout the session to ensure the pressure is working — not hurting.

🎯 Best for: TMJ pain · Chronic jaw clenching · Grinding · Tension headaches · Deep muscle release
💬 Please chat with your therapist before or at the start of your session to choose the approach that suits you best.
What We Work On
Every Muscle That Attaches to the Skull Base

This treatment goes beyond the surface. We work through all the muscles that connect to the skull base, jaw, and upper cervical spine — the same structures involved in tension headaches, jaw pain, and chronic neck tightness.

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Masseter & TemporalisPrimary jaw muscles — responsible for clenching, chewing, and grinding
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Sub-occipitalsDeep muscles at the base of the skull — key trigger point for headaches
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Pterygoid Muscles (TMJ)Internal jaw muscles — critical for TMJ function and jaw joint pain
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Frontalis & Scalp FasciaForehead and scalp tension — often linked to stress and screen use
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Sternocleidomastoid & ScalenesNeck muscles — commonly tight in people with forward head posture
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Upper Trapezius & Levator ScapulaeShoulder-neck junction — where most people store daily stress
Evidence & Research
Why This Works — The Science

Facial and jaw massage is backed by a growing body of clinical research showing measurable benefits for people with TMJ disorders, tension headaches, and stress-related facial muscle dysfunction.

  • Studies show massage therapy significantly reduces pain and improves jaw opening in people with TMJ dysfunction (Journal of Oral Rehabilitation)
  • Myofascial release of the masseter and temporalis muscles has been shown to reduce headache frequency and intensity
  • Sub-occipital muscle release is clinically effective in reducing cervicogenic (neck-related) headaches
  • Therapeutic touch activates the parasympathetic nervous system — shifting the body out of fight-or-flight and promoting deep rest
  • Intraoral (inside-mouth) TMJ massage reduces clicking, locking, and jaw pain by releasing the pterygoid muscles directly

References: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation · Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies · International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

In Session
What the Treatment Looks Like
Queenstown Pricing
Facial Tension Release
Treatment Pricing
All prices include GST · Same price for any approach
45 Minute Session$120 pp
60 Minute Session$140 pp
TMJ Add-on (30 min) +$60

📌 Pricing is based on session time. Please chat with your therapist about which approach — relaxation or deep release — is right for you.

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Find Us

Queenstown Studio Location

Our Queenstown studio is located in the Ramada Hotel building, Frankton.

Unit 5, 24 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300

Free street parking available — covers the full duration of your session up to 120 minutes.

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  • 1000% recommend! Finally a solid go to in Queenstown. Kiwi is a fantastic therapist, 10/10 knows what she is doing.

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  • Pirom massage was excellent! So glad she talked me through the diff types of massage, felt great after, will be making this a regular visit, had a hour relaxation massage, pressure was excellent, thanks!

    - Sarita Williams -

  • Have just been for my first ever deep tissue massage. My back has been very sore for a long time doing a phyiscal labouring job and it has never felt this good. I think it will help me sleep well tonight. Thank you!

    - Louisa Baird -

  • Went there recently for a deep tissue massage in their new space in Remarkables park. Yuu did my massage and it helped me a lot with my back/neck. Wonderful experience, would always recommend. Thank you Yuu and Beer! :)

    - Evelyn F -