Hobson Institute

Hobson Institute The Hobson Institute is a one-of-a-kind clinic with a focus on airway and full body restoration.

DR. JENNY HOBSON, PT DPT, MTC, CFC, CMTPT

Dr. Jenny Hobson, founder of the Hobson Institute, is a European-trained physical therapist with more than 20+ years of experience. She is dedicated to finding solutions to restore head, neck, and jaw mechanics, as well as the tongue and its functions as related to the proper development of the mouth, teeth, and throat. She is trained or certified in manual therapy, Craniofacial therapy, dry needling, Buteyko Breathing Method, Myofunctional therapy and posture, Laynee Restorative Breathing Method. OUR MISSION
The Hobson Institute is committed to empowering our community to live life with confidence. Our highly trained physical therapists use their hands-on skills and training knowledge to restore proper posture, correct breathing and swallowing pattern, and ideal joint and muscle function. Unique to the industry - our therapists spend at least 40 minutes of one-on-one care in every session. We view each patient as an individual with unique needs, concerns and resources, and strive to acknowledge, understand and respond to those specific needs. Our distinctive holistic approach sees the body as a whole, and keeps this in mind when evaluating and treating patients.

3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS IN CHICAGOLAND:
The Loop, Lakeview and Northshore

Phone I 312.986.9833
Website I hobsoninstitute.com
Email I info@hobsoninstitue.com

PROVIDED SERVICES INCLUDE:

TMJ Rehabilitation
Head and Neck Pain
Headache Specialty
Pre-and-Post Jaw Reconstruction Surgery
Pre-and-Post Craniofacial Surgery
Pre-and-Post Pregnancy Treatment
Myofunctional (Tongue/Airway) Therapy
Oncology: Oral Cancer Treatment
Infant Suck, Swallow, Breathe Program
Thumb-Sucking/Nail Biting Program
Adult/Children Postural Training and GOPex
Breathing Training for All Ages: Buteyko, Laynee Restorative
Tinnitus Treatment
Vestibular (Dizzy) Therapy
Dry Needling and Myofascial Release
Concussion Treatment: Nasal Release Technique
Cranio-Sacral Therapy
Postural Re-Training
Functional Manual Medicine Treatment
Speech-Language Therapy

08/29/2025

At the Hobson Institute, we believe that treating the airway is key to unlocking true, restorative health. Our holistic, interdisciplinary approach supports better breathing, posture, and overall well-being—for lasting change from the inside out. Book your appointment today! https://hobsoninstitute.com/appointments/



08/29/2025

Are you a pediatric OT treating patient with ADHD, poor posture, anxiety and sloopy earting?

Learn how common mouth breathing and unstable airways can affect your most difficult patients.—Intro to Airway Evaluation & Treatment gives you tools to view your patients through a more connected lens.

Led by Dr. Jenny Hobson, DPT, this course is grounded in evidence, informed by cranial nerve science, and relevant across disciplines.

📚 CE-accredited
📍 Trainings in LA, DC, Wisc & Chicago
🔗 Learn more at https://hobsoninstitute.com/workshops/

08/26/2025

You’ve treated the jaw… but has the airway been screened?
Manual therapy and myofunctional exercises can only go so far when airway dysfunction is part of the picture.

This course equips you to evaluate breathing patterns, cranial nerves, and cervical alignment with an airway-informed lens—so you can elevate your clinical outcomes and collaborate more effectively across disciplines.

📚 Taught by Dr. Jenny Hobson, DPT
🛠️ Tools you can use immediately
🎓 CEUs available for PTs, OTs, Dentists & more
🔗 Visit https://hobsoninstitute.com/workshops/ for course info and registration


Ask Dr. Jenny Live is back!Join Dr. Jenny Hobson for her monthly Q&A session — a free, live conversation where she answe...
08/21/2025

Ask Dr. Jenny Live is back!

Join Dr. Jenny Hobson for her monthly Q&A session — a free, live conversation where she answers your questions about breathing, posture, jaw health, and more.

Whether you're a patient, parent, or provider, this is your opportunity to connect directly and learn more about the body’s deeper connections.

🗓 Every third Thursday of the month
🕕 6:00 PM CST
💻 Free + open to all

Wellness is something we practice — not just something we recommend.Whether it’s movement, cupping, massage, or breathwo...
08/18/2025

Wellness is something we practice — not just something we recommend.

Whether it’s movement, cupping, massage, or breathwork, Dr. Jenny believes in showing up for her own care the same way she encourages others to.

🌿 These moments of restoration, connection, and intentional care are what keep us aligned — and are part of what makes our approach different.

Come join us at the Hobson Institute — where care is whole-body, and wellness is the standard. 💆‍♀️

What has Dr. Jenny been up to? 💬✨Recently, she had the honor of teaching at American Dental Association (ADA) children's...
08/12/2025

What has Dr. Jenny been up to? 💬✨
Recently, she had the honor of teaching at American Dental Association (ADA) children's event conference focused on one of her favorite topics: physical therapy for little ones 👶🧠

From tongue posture to breathing patterns, early intervention can make a huge difference in how children's faces and spine grow, move, and thrive. 💛

Dr. Jenny shared tools, techniques, and clinical insights to help fellow PTs support airway, posture, and nervous system development — starting from the very beginning.

There’s nothing more rewarding than helping the next generation feel better in their bodies 🧘‍♀️🌱

07/28/2025

To the Airway Mouth Doctors: You’re expanding palates—but are your patients actually nasal breathing pattern better?

Structural changes create space, but without functional nasal breathing and proper tongue suction (the uplock maneuver), many patients still snore, clench, or relapse.

I’m Dr. Jenny Hobson, PT, with 25+ years of experience treating airway dysfunction through a whole-body, neuromuscular approach. I’ll show you how to train airway stability from the inside out.

✅ Retrain nasal breathing
✅ Improve tongue-to-palate posture
✅ Address over-breathing, posture, and cervical stability

This is the missing link to help your dental airway cases functionally succeed.

📍 Chicago | Green Bay | Los Angeles | Washington DC
🎓 21 CE Hours (8.5 online + 12.75 in-person lab)
💼 CE for Dentists, Hygienists, PTs, OTs, SLPs

📲 Register now: https://hobsoninstitute.com/workshops/

07/28/2025

Are you a seasoned myofunctional therapist—but still sensing there’s more to the picture?
You know the mouth and airway—but what about the cervical spine, posture, and full-body breathing mechanics?

I’m Dr. Jenny Hobson, a physical therapist with 25+ years of experience treating airway patients with TMJ, headaches, neck pain, and dizziness—through a whole-body lens.

🧠 This isn’t what you’ve already learned—this is a deeper, integrative view of airway dysfunction from a PT who also practices myofunctional therapy.

Join my Intro to Airway Evaluation & Treatment course and learn:
✔ How posture and the cervical spine affect oral function
✔ Full-body breathing assessments
✔ Practical strategies using PRI, breathwork, and neuromuscular techniques

📍 Chicago | Green Bay | Los Angeles | DC
🎓 21 CE Hours (for PTs, OTs, SLPs, Dentists, Hygienists)
📅 Dates vary — visit website for details

📲 Register now: hobsoninstitute.com/workshops

07/22/2025

Ever wonder how your face, jaw, and posture are all connected? 🧠🦷📏
Craniofacial issues don’t just affect appearance — they can impact breathing, sleep, headaches, and even your nervous system.

In our latest blog, we’re breaking down craniofacial awareness and why it matters more than most people realize 💡💛
From jaw alignment, to tongue posture, to muscle tension — it’s all connected.

📖 Read the full post and learn how our unique therapy approach is helping patients reclaim comfort and function every day https://hobsoninstitute.com/realigning-inside-out-craniofacial-therapy/ 🙌

07/18/2025

Are your patients clenching, snoring, or cracking teeth?
Mouthguards and Botox just mask the problem—airway dysfunction is often the root cause.

Join Dr. Jenny Hobson, PT—with 25+ years of clinical experience—for a hands-on Intro to Airway Evaluation & Treatment course. You’ll learn how to identify and treat airway issues that lead to clenching, fractured teeth, and disordered sleep.

✅ Treat the root cause—not the symptoms
✅ Learn practical tools to improve airway health
✅ Help your patients breathe, sleep, and feel better

📍 Chicago | Green Bay | Los Angeles | DC
🎓 21 CE Hours (8.5 online + 12.75 in-person lab)
🦷 CE for Dentists, Hygienists, PTs, OTs, and SLPs

📲 Register now: hobsoninstitute.com/workshops

07/17/2025

Still seeing chronic tension, clenching, or poor posture in your patients—despite your best efforts?
The missing link could be airway dysfunction.

Join Dr. Jenny Hobson for an integrative CE course that connects airway health with posture, breathing mechanics, and full-body function.

💡 Learn tools to:
✔ Retrain nasal breathing, proper volume and proper speed
✔ Uplock Manuever: stabilize the tongue-to-palate connection
✔ Use PRI-based strategies to improve rib mobility & airway flow

📍 Chicago | Green Bay | Los Angeles | DC
🎓 21 CE Hours (8.5 online + 12.75 in-person lab)
💼 Ideal for PTs ready to deepen their skills in airway-focused rehab

📲 Register now: hobsoninstitute.com/workshops

Curious about TMJ, breathing, posture, or clenching? 👀💬Now’s your chance to ask a specialist — live and for free!Join us...
07/17/2025

Curious about TMJ, breathing, posture, or clenching? 👀💬
Now’s your chance to ask a specialist — live and for free!

Join us today at 4:45pm for Ask Dr. Jenny, a monthly live Q&A where Dr. Jenny Hobson answers your biggest questions about the body, movement, and healing — with real insight you can actually use 🙌🧘♀️

🗓️ Every third Thursday of the month
📍 Live on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/
💛 Free + open to all

Whether you're a provider or just trying to better understand your own body, this space is for you.
Drop your question below or bring it live — we’d love to have you!

Address

30 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1002
Chicago, IL
60602

Telephone

+13129869833

Website

https://insights.hobsoninstitute.com/links.html

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