FOR JAW TENSION, TEETH CLENCHING, & TENSION HEADACHES
The Buccal Massage Facial
Experience a deep-release facial massage focused on buccal massage at my studio in Edinburgh’s West End.
I work your jaw and cheek muscles from inside and outside the mouth to reach tension a regular facial can’t.
Book this if you carry tension in your jaw, or want to leave looking as rested as you feel.
75 minutes · £85
Formerly The Sculpting Facial
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This is for you if:
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You grind your teeth or clench your jaw, day or night (bruxism).
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You have TMJ pain: your jaw aches, feels stiff, or doesn't open as freely as it should.
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You get tension headaches in your face, temples or neck.
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Your face feels tense or tired after long days in front of a screen, with soreness across your jawline or around your eyes.
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You want a facial massage that is both relaxing and tension-releasing.
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You want your face to look softer and more rested, the way it does when you're properly relaxed.
Carry it in your neck and shoulders too? You can add a shoulder or back massage to your session.
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What is buccal massage?
A targeted session for real relief
Buccal massage, also called intraoral massage, involves working inside the mouth. Wearing gloves, I massage your cheek and jaw muscles from the inside with one hand, working one side at a time. This helps me feel where the tension sits so I can personalise each session to you.
Long-term tension restricts blood flow and causes fascia to lose elasticity and glide. The aim is to restore flow and mobility to the tissue. In broad terms, the massage warms the muscles and increases circulation so they soften and move more freely again.
As the tension releases, your jaw feels looser and your face less tight. That’s why many people leave looking and feeling more rested.
Some benefits of buccal massage:
Eases jaw/TMJ pain
Helps ease jaw pain and tightness from teeth clenching and grinding.
Frees up movement
Helps restore movement, so your jaw opens and moves more freely.
Relieves tension
Helps relieve tension headaches that affect the jaw, temples, and neck.
Restores your skin's vitality
Increases blood flow to the area, bringing more nutrients and oxygen to your skin.
Moves you out of stress mode
Your face is rich in nerve endings. Slow, intentional massage can help your nervous system shift out of 'fight-or-flight' and into 'rest and digest'.
Clients feel grounded and calm after a session.
What to expect during The Buccal Massage Facial
Your session begins with a quick review of your consultation: your skin, where you hold tension, your lifestyle, and your goals. This lets me tailor the treatment to you.
After a quick mouthwash rinse, you’ll settle comfortably on the massage bed.
The treatment starts with a gentle facial cleanse. Before I work on your face, I release the larger muscle groups. Facial tension often starts there. Deep-tissue facial massage, facial cupping, and lymphatic drainage follow to improve circulation and support lymphatic flow. I use natural, organic skincare throughout, chosen to suit your skin.
Then comes the buccal massage. I work inside and outside the mouth, one side at a time, to release the deep muscles of your jaw, cheeks, and face, combining buccal techniques with myofascial release.
As tension in your face and jaw releases, you may notice your whole body relaxing. This happens because the treatment helps calm your nervous system and ease stress.
After your session, I’ll send you a personalised aftercare email with simple techniques you can use at home.
* The benefits of buccal massage build with each session, so I recommend regular treatments for the best results.
Make it a habit. A monthly facial massage, including buccal massage, for £75 instead of £85.
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I had the most gorgeous treatment with Marta that was truly one of the best I’ve ever had… The Sculpting facial was bliss from start to finish. Every part of it was carefully thought out and done with a lot of intention.
Steffanie S.
Tailor your treatment
Face Mask
An organic botanical mask, chosen for your skin.
While it works, I massage your arms, so you stay in deep rest for another fifteen minutes.
£20 · 15 minutes
Scalp Massage
A slow, unhurried scalp massage using a variety of head-spa tools to ease tension and boost circulation. If you love having your head massaged, these fifteen minutes are for you.
£15 · 15 minutes
Back Cupping
Cupping therapy is the perfect add-on if you want deep, longer-lasting relief. Using gentle suction, it lifts and loosens tight muscle layers and brings fresh oxygen to tired tissues. You'll feel tension dissolve and your back become lighter and freer.
£20 · 15 minutes
Back Massage
Back massage is the perfect add-on if your tension extends beyond your shoulders. A combination of techniques like myofascial release, assisted stretching, Swedish massage, hot stone massage, and gua sha will help release tension and leave you feeling lighter and looser.
£30 · 30 minutes
Back Massage
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Cupping Therapy
A full back massage combined with cupping therapy. Myofascial release, Swedish massage, hot stones, and body gua sha ease tension through your back and shoulders, while cupping lifts and loosens the tightest spots, leaving you feeling lighter and looser.
£45 · 45 minutes
You can add any of these when you book online.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS Please take a moment to read the following before booking. If any of these apply to you, I won’t be able to perform the treatment: · Cancer: active cancer, or less than 12 months from complete remission. · Pregnancy (1st and 3rd trimester). · Recent major surgery. · Congestive heart failure. · Colds, flu, sore throat, fever or COVID. · Deep vein thrombosis. · Active cold sores, eye infections, damaged skin or an open wound. ·Facial threads. · Facial treatments in the last 4 weeks — laser, dermabrasion, peeling, or anything that may cause inflammation or disrupt the skin barrier. · Botox or filler injections in the last 8 weeks. If you have severe active acne, or hypersensitive, reactive skin with excessive vascularity or rosacea, this treatment might not be right for you yet — please get in touch before booking. Do not book this treatment if you’ve had recent mouth surgery, a tooth extraction, mouth ulcers, or cold sores.
CANCELLATION POLICY To cancel or reschedule, text 07305386311 or email marta@artemisiaholistics.com. With 48 hours’ notice or more, everything you’ve paid is refunded or moved to a new date. With less than 48 hours’ notice, or if you miss your appointment, the full amount paid is retained. If you arrive late, your treatment time may be shortened. If you arrive more than 25 minutes late, your appointment is cancelled and no treatment will take place. This is treated as a late cancellation. As a small business, cancellations and rescheduled appointments affect me significantly, so I appreciate as much notice as possible.
DISCLAIMER The physical results of the Buccal Massage Facial can differ from person to person, depending on factors like overall health, lifestyle, posture and skincare habits. You’ll receive an email with personalised aftercare advice to help you maintain the benefits. Staying hydrated, eating well, and sticking to a regular skincare routine can significantly impact how your skin responds to treatment. That said, posture, facial expressions, and habits like frowning or clenching your jaw can work against those benefits over time, so individual results may vary, and I can’t guarantee specific outcomes. Facial treatments are intended for relaxation and general wellness purposes only. They’re not a substitute for medical treatment, dermatological care, or professional healthcare advice. Please consult your doctor if you have any skin conditions, allergies, injuries, or medical concerns. Clients assume full responsibility for their health and wellbeing during and after the session.
Buccal massage FAQs
Can buccal massage help with TMJ pain?
It can ease the muscle tension around the jaw joint, which is often part of TMJ pain. It isn’t a medical treatment, so see your dentist or doctor if the pain is severe or your jaw locks.
Can it help with jaw clenching and tension headaches?
It releases tension in the muscles you clench, which is often behind jaw pain and tension headaches. It won’t stop clenching on its own; that’s usually linked to stress, so your aftercare email includes simple things you can do at home between sessions.
Will my jaw feel sore afterwards?
It depends on your sensitivity and how you respond to the treatment. Some people feel lighter and with less pain. Others feel a mild jaw tenderness for a day that passes quickly.
How often should I have a treatment?
It depends on you: how much tension you hold and what you want from the treatment. If you've been dealing with a lot of tension for a long time, appointments closer together work better at first, so there's less time in between for old habits to creep back in and undo the work. Let's talk about it at your appointment. Or, if you'd like to make facial massage a monthly ritual, the Facial Massage Membership lets you enjoy each session for just £75.
I have a Sculpting Facial gift card. Can I still use it?
Yes. The Buccal Massage Facial is the same treatment under a new name, so you can use Sculpting Facial gift cards for it.