Hello... I'm Rumana
My journey into the specialised world of TMJ disorders was born from a deep-rooted passion for orofacial health and a desire to provide clinical relief for those suffering from jaw-related discomfort. With over 30 years of experience in dental hygiene and therapy, I witnessed first hand the profound impact that clenching, grinding, and jaw tension can have on a person's quality of life.
Today, through my work with the expert teams at Centre of Dental Excellence and Myofunctional Therapy UK, alongside my own practice, 32 Pearls London, I bring together my many years of clinical experience with additional training in myofunctional therapy, TMJ Therapy®, the YTM® Method and dental acupuncture.
My approach is warm, personalised and focused on the whole person. Rather than looking only at where discomfort is felt, I consider how the jaw, surrounding muscles and wider orofacial function may be working together. My aim is to help ease discomfort and tension, support comfortable jaw and neck movement, and promote better orofacial health and long-term wellbeing.
I hold the TMJ Therapy® Level 3 Diploma from Blend Therapy Training, which provides the foundation for my Level 3 massage and bodywork practice when supporting people with jaw pain and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). I have continued to enhance my skills with professional CPD courses in the treatment of TMJ disorders. I am also a qualified myofunctional therapist and a YTM® Method Practitioner (Dip YTM® 2025), bringing additional knowledge and skills to my approach to supporting orofacial health.
I believe that excellent clinical care should always be accompanied by kindness, reassurance and a genuine understanding of each person’s individual needs. I aim to create a calm and welcoming environment where people feel comfortable, listened to and supported throughout their care.
Outside the clinic, I enjoy giving back through charitable work and making time for the things that bring balance and creativity to my life, including nature, art, opera singing, yoga and meditation.
Qualifications & Accreditations
- Dip DH 1998 BSc Oral Health Science (2018) Dental Hygienist/Therapist
- BSc Hons Dental Studies 2016
- Myofunctional Therapist (AOMT 2019)
- Breathe Institute Ambassador 2026
- TMJ Therapist (Diploma In TMJ Therapy® Level 3)- Blend Therapy Training (2025)
- Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies (2026)
- YTM® Method Practitioner (Dip YTM® 2025)
- Certificate In Dental Acupuncture BDAS 2019
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