I am Fien Jonnaert, an independent physical therapist in Belgium, specialised in disorders of the jaw and orofacial region.
Typical symptoms include:
- Jaw clenching or grinding
- Ear pain, tinnitus-like symptoms or pressure without a clear ENT explanation
- Headache, jaw pain, dizziness or clicking of the jaw.
- Rare conditions like Eagle syndrome, Ernest syndrome, Tensor Tympani syndrome (TTS)
- Some symptoms are difficult to place — especially when the jaw, neck, ear and throat seem to influence each other
In my private practice in Belgium, I offer in-person assessment and treatment at Polikliniek Rode Heuvel in Wetteren.
For international patients, I offer online expert consultations for selected complex cases, with a special focus on Eagle Syndrome.
Step 1: The intake
Online expert consultation for Eagle Syndrome
For international patients who suspect or have been diagnosed with Eagle Syndrome and are looking for specialised guidance from a distance.
In selected cases, this may also be relevant for patients with Ernest Syndrome or Ernest-like symptoms, especially when jaw, throat, ear and neck symptoms overlap.
I review approximately 20–40 Eagle- and Ernest-related cases per year. Many of these patients have already seen several specialists, but still lack a coherent explanation of how their symptoms, imaging findings and functional complaints may fit together.
An online consultation may be useful when you experience:
- Persistent jaw, throat, ear, facial or neck symptoms without a clear explanation
- Symptoms that change with jaw movement, neck position, swallowing, posture or muscle tension
- A history of multiple consultations without a clear functional explanation
- Questions about conservative management, rehabilitation strategy or next steps
- Unclear overlap between structural findings, jaw dysfunction, neck tension and ear or throat symptoms
An online consultation does not replace medical diagnosis, imaging or surgical evaluation. It can, however, help you better understand your symptom pattern, prepare questions for your physician or surgeon, and define a responsible rehabilitation strategy.
30min online consult. Payment is arranged afterwards.