My goal is to help my patients find relief and achieve optimal management of their problem so that they can lead a whole and happy life.

Dr. Lauren Rivera, PT, DPT, Cert. DN is a board certified physical therapist with a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University in Long Island, NY. She specializes in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder and orofacial myofunctional disorders. She believes in the holistic approach of treating the patient as a whole and takes a special interest in how the nervous system, breathing, and sleep affect TMJ issues and overall quality of life. Dr. Rivera is certified in dry needling which she uses to help guide her patients to on their journey to become painfree. She has a personal history with TMJ disorder and understands the struggle of pain and suffering that comes with this jaw condition which allows her to connect and listen to her patients at a different level than other providers. She works closely with dentists, orthodontists, ENTs, and bodyworkers to establish multidisciplinary care for her patients.