Darron Goralsky

Darron has over 27 years’ experience treating TMJ disorder, face and neck related conditions. His qualifications include a post graduate certification in manipulative therapy as well as craniosacral therapy. melbournetmjDarron’s initial exposure to this niche field of practice highlighted to him that although many of these conditions had a very largely musculo-skeletal component, they were not being well managed by the physiotherapy and other manual therapy professions usually responsible for treating musculo-skeletal conditions. Responsibility was however placed on the Dental profession for managing these conditions. Darron realised the need for including a physiotherapy and manual therapy type treatment approach for these conditions, alongside conventional Dental management (which usually incorporates splint therapy and / or medications).  Over the many years of his involvement in this field,  Darron began formulating his own approach – the Goralsky Craniomandibular Method™ (GCMM), and has attended many postgraduate courses, traveled internationally to spend time with leading TMJ experts and regularly attends local and international conferences on Temporomandibular Disorders and Oro-facial Pain. Darron, alongside 3 other Dental Specialists, is a regular lecturer for the Melbourne Dental School on a full-day course for qualified Dentists on the Multidisciplinary Management Of TMD (Temporomandibular disorders). He has also presented lectures to Dental Special Interest Groups, Physiotherapy Groups and to both Medical Practitioners and Dentists.  Darron is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), the Australian Branch of The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP) and an member of the Australia New Zealand Academy of Orofacial Pain (ANZAOP), delivering a lecture at their 2019 Conference in Adelaide. As of 2020, Darron no longer consults directly with patients as he has dedicated his focus to ongoing training and mentoring his growing clinical team, all of whom he has personally trained in his approach – The Goralsky Craniomandibular Method™. Darron is also committed to continuously ensuring that his approach stays at the forefront of evidence based practice and he and his team are always furthering their knowledge and professional development through courses, workshops and conferences. Darron helps support his dedicated clinical and administrative teams to assist you with your treatments or any appointment enquiries.

Darron in The Media & Beyond The Clinic

Darron in interviews

Australian Health Journal interview “Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre – the next stage of our journey”

Podcasts Darron has featured in


Articles & Magazines Darron has featured in


Conference Lectures Darron has delivered include

Australia NZ Academy of Orofacial Pain Conference – Adelaide Sept 2019

TMJ Lecture Myofocus Integrative Health Symposium – Melbourne May 2024 – TMJ Lecture

Conference on Oral and Dental Medicine – Athens April 2026 –
Lecture:  “Recognising Musculoskeletal TMD Patterns – A Clinical Framework for Understanding & Managing TMD”

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World Congress on Orthopaedics – Athens April 2026
Lecture: ” Cranio-Cervical Biomechanics and the TMJ – How Airway and Oral Function Influence Orthopaedic Pain Pathways”

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Sleep Matters Conference – Brisbane May 26
Lecture / Practical demo “Manual Therapy for Pain Relief – A Practical Approach to Supporting Sleep”

Sleep Matters Conference

Sleep Matters Conference


Courses and Master-classes Darron has Presented

TMJ Course – Melbourne University – 1 day course for dentists 2018, 2019 Part of a 4 person lecture team including Oral Medicine Specialist, Prosthodontist and Oral-Maxillofacial Surgeon. Dr Damian Teo’s Mini Residency in TMD & Sleep 2021- 2015 5 hour masterclass in TMD Management

The 5 Step TMD Protocol – A 2 Day Course for Dental Professionals, March 14th–15th, 2026

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The 5-Step TMD Protocol – A 2-day Course for Dental Professionals 17th, 18th October 2025