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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 man

ual 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

22/07/2025

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/ 🙌

18/07/2025

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

17/07/2025

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...
17/07/2025

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!

Airway Instability: Unlock the missing link in patient care at the next IPTA THIRD THURSDAY event!🗓️ Thursday, July 17 ...
15/07/2025

Airway Instability: Unlock the missing link in patient care at the next IPTA THIRD THURSDAY event!

🗓️ Thursday, July 17 | 6–8 PM
🎓 Earn 2 CE Credits

Join Dr. Jenny Hobson for “Physical Therapy Airway Treatments: Posture, Breath, and Swallow Dynamics” — a hands-on dive into how posture, breath volume, and oral resting posture influence everything from clenching to sleep quality.

Register to secure your CE credit at https://insights.hobsoninstitute.com/links.html

Learn practical tools you can use immediately:
✔️ PRI-based postural techniques
✔️ Nasal breathing & tongue stabilization
✔️ Strategies for both adults & pediatric patients

ADA:Knowledge to Action a Children's Airway event, July 24–26Dr. Jenny Hobson Speaking on Children’s Physical Therapy Ai...
15/07/2025

ADA:
Knowledge to Action a Children's Airway event, July 24–26
Dr. Jenny Hobson Speaking on Children’s Physical Therapy Airway Treatments: Posture, Breath, and Swallow Dynamics

Pediatric airway dysfunctions—like clenching, grinding, snoring, and poor sleep—often trace back to early developmental patterns. As a physical therapist, you have a unique opportunity to intervene early and meaningfully.

Learn how posture, breathing mechanics, and craniofacial development are deeply intertwined—and how to apply integrative, evidence-based strategies to help children thrive.

Join me at the American Dental Association Conference for a groundbreaking session exploring how PTs can become essential team members in treating pediatric airway disorders. Learn more at https://insights.hobsoninstitute.com/links.html




03/07/2025

🧠✨ July is National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness Month!

This month is dedicated to raising awareness around craniofacial differences — including cleft lip, cleft palate, craniosynostosis, and more — that can impact breathing, growth, and daily function 🎗️💬

At the Hobson Institute, we treat craniofacial concerns holistically because the shape of your face isn’t just aesthetic — it directly affects how you breathe, speak, and move. That’s why our work integrates breathing retraining, posture support, and myofunctional techniques — tailored to each individual’s functional needs 🙌🧘♀️🏛️

Let’s use this month to celebrate progress, share stories, and spotlight the powerful work being done to support patients of all ages 💛

🧠💨 Improve patient outcomes with advanced airway and breathing therapy! Join Dr. Jenny Hobson for a hands-on weekend wor...
26/06/2025

🧠💨 Improve patient outcomes with advanced airway and breathing therapy! Join Dr. Jenny Hobson for a hands-on weekend workshop in Myofunctional and Craniofacial Therapy.

✔ 21 CEUs
✔ Pre-course online training
✔ Expert instruction
📍 DC, Chicago, LA
🎟 Register now — spots are limited!
🔗 https://hobsoninstitute.com/workshops/

17/06/2025

Not all headaches start in your head... 🤯💥
Tight muscles — especially in the neck, shoulders, and jaw — can trigger chronic headaches and migraines. That’s where dry needling comes in 🧠✨

At the Hobson Institute, we use dry needling to release deep muscle tension, restore movement, and reduce pain right at the source 💪🧘‍♀️
It’s a powerful tool in our holistic approach to headache care — and our patients feel the difference.

This Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, let’s talk about the muscular side of head pain — and what you can do about it 🙌

10/06/2025

Two TMJ experts = one powerful unlock 🔓🦷
Dr. Jenny Hobson and Dr. Ira Shapira team up to unlock the jaw — and relieve so much more 🔓🦷💥

At the Hobson Institute, we use specialized, gentle methods designed specifically for patients with chronic headaches and migraines 🧠✨

We focus on the TMJ, airway, posture, and nervous system to release pressure where it starts — not just mask the symptoms.

If you’ve tried everything else, it’s time for an approach that looks at the full picture 🙌💛

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🎙️ New Episode of The Breathing Lab!Join me as I sit down with Dr. Silke Heine, Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition and my Funct...
02/06/2025

🎙️ New Episode of The Breathing Lab!

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Silke Heine, Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition and my Functional Medicine Coach, to share my personal health journey. After years of unexplained bloating, pain, and nasal congestion with no answers from traditional tests, I finally found the missing link with the FIT 176 Food Inflammation Test and Dr. Heine’s expert guidance.

In this episode, we explore:
✔️ What inflammation really is and how food silently fuels it
✔️ The difference between food allergies vs. sensitivities
✔️ My own surprising results (lime and dairy!)
✔️ The link between leaky gut, Candida, and chronic issues
✔️ How digestion, diet, and breathing are all connected

If you’re facing brain fog, digestive trouble, or chronic congestion—this episode may be the insight you’ve been waiting for.

📲 register now and start making real changes to your health!
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5517477514777/WN_UdWzF-ocSPW5nU40pQFelA

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