Seville Physical Therapy
If you've been told to "just manage it" or handed a night guard with no real plan — there's a better way. Our TMJ specialists use hands-on physical therapy to find the root cause and actually fix it.
* Must be located in Bergen County or willing to travel to Tenafly, NJ
👉🏻 Jaw pain, clicking, or popping
👉🏻 Headaches that won't go away
👉🏻 Neck and shoulder tension
👉🏻 Difficulty opening your mouth fully
👉🏻 Ear pain or fullness with no infection
👉🏻 Teeth grinding or clenching
1-on-1 Sessions
At most clinics, you book with a specialist and end up working with whoever's available that day. Not here. Every single session is spent one-on-one with your dedicated TMJ therapist — the same person, every time, from day one to discharge.
Why this matters for your recovery:
Your jaw pain is unique — your treatment plan should be too, not pulled from a generic protocol
As you improve, your therapist adapts your plan in real time so you're always progressing, never plateauing
Having the same person accountable to your results means nothing falls through the cracks
No re-explaining yourself. No waiting. No aides. Just focused, expert hands-on care from the moment you walk in.
Root Cause Approach
A night guard. A prescription. A quick adjustment. These things might take the edge off — but if no one is asking why your jaw hurts in the first place, the pain always comes back. We go deeper. We look at your posture, your movement patterns, your daily habits, and the structures surrounding your jaw to understand the full picture — then we build a plan that addresses the source, not just the sensation.
Why this changes everything for your recovery:
Temporary fixes like night guards treat the symptom, not the problem — which is why so many TMJ sufferers are still in pain years later
We help you understand why you're hurting and what's been keeping you stuck, so you're in control of your own recovery
Our goal is to get you better and keep you better — not keep you coming back indefinitely
Real, lasting relief comes from real answers — and that's exactly what we're here to give you
Lasting Results
Treatments we use: Manual therapy (joint mobilization & soft tissue work) · Therapeutic exercises (jaw stretching, strengthening & postural correction) · Trigger point dry needling · Craniosacral therapy (CST)
How this gets you better results:
Because everyone's pain is different, we never rely on a one-size-fits-all protocol — we match the right treatments to your specific case
We use a strategic combination of techniques to deliver short-term relief and long-term recovery, not just one or the other
Every treatment we use is clinically proven and backed by research — nothing experimental, nothing gimmicky
TMJ & Jaw Pain Specialists — Bergen County, NJ
When doctors, physicians, and medical professionals in the area need TMJ treatment themselves, they come to us. That's the standard we hold ourselves to for every patient we see.
We've helped thousands of TMJ sufferers across Tenafly and Bergen County finally get the relief they'd been searching for — people who tried everything else before finding us. Our reputation isn't built on marketing. It's built on results.
Ready to see if you qualify? Request your new patient assessment today — spots are limited and we want to make sure we can help you before you come in.
Take the First Step
You've worn the night guard. You've tried the medications. You've been to the appointments that went nowhere. And you're still in pain.
If you're ready to stop managing your symptoms and finally get to the bottom of what's causing your jaw pain — this is where that starts. Request a new patient assessment and find out if our approach is the right fit for you.
Purissa Alcuino-Seville, fondly called “Rissa”, is a board certified physical therapist in the USA for over 25 years and counting. Since 1998, she has treated thousands of patients, including her fellow physical therapists, suffering from acute and chronic neck and back pain. Purissa’s philosophy of care is about providing high quality evidence-informed therapy, customizing approach to patient treatment, and promoting patient advocacy.
Purissa’s journey started in the Philippines graduating class valedictorian in elementary school and first honorable mention in high school.
She graduated Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Cebu Doctors’ University in 1997 and board certified in the Philippines. The unquenchable thirst for knowledge brought Purissa to the United States in 1998 and through the years has earned certifications in Myofascial trigger point and Mckenzie technique for mechanical diagnosis of the spine. Under Mariano Rocabado’s training, a renowned expert in craniomandibular therapy, Purissa has enhanced her competence by providing state of the art therapy for head, neck and TMJ disorders. She continues to pursue clinical excellence by acquiring skills in craniosacral therapy through the Upledger Institute, John Barnes myofascial release and unwinding and postural restoration techniques and she is also a certified Rehab Pilates instructor. Purissa’s eclectic style of treating influenced by years of continuing education and a passionate approach to person-centered care and holistic therapy has earned her happy, satisfied, and loyal clients.
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” — Thomas Alva Edison
Purissa enjoys spending time with family and together with husband Francis, they are raising two adorable kids Craig and Caryn. As a Filipino immigrant and a naturalized American citizen, she truly benefits from having the best of both worlds. As you meet her, the experience begins with a smile and ends with a smile. Guided by a dream and vision to provide Expert Specialist CARE for Your Needs, Seville Physical Therapy is ready to welcome you to the practice. We look forward to providing you experienced competent care and the best customer service you deserve.
Spend dedicated time with our specialized TMJ & Jaw Pain Physical Therapists to confidentially discuss your symptoms and goals.
We don't just treat symptoms. We identify the specific muscles, movements, and habits contributing to your issues.
We'll analyze how you move, lift, and exercise to find hidden sources of dysfunction that medications or surgery won't address.
Understand why your symptoms are happening and learn actionable steps you can start taking immediately for relief.
Leave with a clear, custom-designed plan outlining the exact steps and timeline needed to resolve your symptoms and reach your goals.
No referral needed in New Jersey — you can come directly to us.
We only accept medicare. Since we are a specialized 1-on-1 clinic we do not work with insurance companies. Physical therapists who work in in-network clinics often have to see 2 or more patients per hour. They do this because insurance companies will reimburse the clinic only about half of what they actually bill. Thus, insurance companies indirectly dictate or influence the treatment that patients get, which oftentimes, is not beneficial to who matters most - YOU, the patient.
We focus on getting you better, faster. Because we provide dedicated, one-on-one time, most clients report noticeable improvements—like reduced headaches or less pain—within 3 to 4 weeks of consistently following their personalized plan.
The answer is dependent on the nature of the problem if it is acute or chronic. The best way to know is doing an evaluation visit. Chronic conditions typically require more visits due to the compensations made by the body and a heightened nervous system
Please complete this confidential 4-step screening to see if you qualify for a specialized TMJ & Jaw Pain Assessment.
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