Episode 113 Unlocking Jaw Secrets: Clinical Excellence in Complex Orofacial Pain with Vita Zhylyak, RDH, OMT

From living with orofacial pain to becoming a leading voice in TMJ and complex pain therapy, Vita Zhylyak’s journey is as inspiring as it is transformative. In this episode, we dive deep into:

-Vita’s personal story and the spark behind her “Unlocking Jaw Secrets” course
-Her clinical philosophy for navigating intricate diagnoses like TMJD, Eagle Syndrome, Trigeminal Neuralgia, POTS, and MCAS,
-Key insights into assessing chronic facial pain—and spotting what others often miss
-The vital role of posture, breathwork, and nervous system regulation in effective TMJ care
-How she customizes therapy far beyond the typical “exercise protocol”
-Clinical pearls for working with post-surgical patients and collaborative care boundaries

If you’re a myofunctional therapist, dental professional, or simply fascinated by the complexities of orofacial pain, this episode is packed with knowledge, compassion, and practical strategies. Tune in and discover how deeper understanding and whole-body integration can transform patient outcomes—and your clinical practice.

Shownotes:

CES Ultra: Helps with TMD, Vagus Nerve stimulant, Tinnitus etc.

https://www.cesultra.com

Book how to read faces and on Chinese Medicine: WTF? Why the face. Dr Todd Fisher:

https://wtfwhytheface.com/product/wtf-why-the-face-a-practical-guide-to-understanding-health-and-personality-through-facial-diagnosis/

Doterra oils:

https://link.doterra.com/TrvWpR