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

Ashtanga Yoga works differently when proper breathing mechanics are addressed first.When the airway and posture are supp...
03/12/2026

Ashtanga Yoga works differently when proper breathing mechanics are addressed first.
When the airway and posture are supported, movement becomes more efficient, stable, and restorative.

Experience the difference in class this week.

Ready to go deeper? Book your appointment today at https://hobsoninstitute.com/appointments/

You keep treating TMD and cervical patients… but some never improve.This 21-hour interdisciplinary course shows the miss...
03/11/2026

You keep treating TMD and cervical patients… but some never improve.
This 21-hour interdisciplinary course shows the missing piece: a collaborative PT + dental approach that keeps Rocabado neck and TMJ method, breathing function and airway stability in mind.

03/09/2026

Not all pacifiers are bad! Some actually help kids keep their mouths closed and breathe better.
Small changes early can make a big difference in sleep, focus, and jaw development. Book an appointment to help your little one breathe better.

Book your appointment at https://hobsoninstitute.com/appointments/

Thriving in and out of the clinic 💪🍫Karen Malkin continues to stay consistent with her physical therapy while also creat...
03/06/2026

Thriving in and out of the clinic 💪🍫

Karen Malkin continues to stay consistent with her physical therapy while also creating her incredible protein bars. It is always inspiring to see our patients pursue what they are passionate about and share their talents with the world.

We love learning from our patients and supporting them in everything they do. Caring for the whole person, both inside and outside the clinic, is what healthcare should be about.

From confusion to clarity, hands-on airway training provides clinicians with the missing piece they have been searching ...
03/03/2026

From confusion to clarity, hands-on airway training provides clinicians with the missing piece they have been searching for.

A special thank you to my incredible students in Chicago this past weekend.

Ready to join us? Explore upcoming workshop dates and full details through the link in my bio.

When you understand the airway, everything clicks.Learn how to stop overlooking key dysfunctions, build stronger clinica...
02/27/2026

When you understand the airway, everything clicks.
Learn how to stop overlooking key dysfunctions, build stronger clinical reasoning, and deliver care that actually sticks in our Intro to Airway Evaluation & Treatment course.

👉 Save your seat and elevate your practice.
https://hobsoninstitute.com/workshops/

These are the different red flags that a parent can note with their children’s bite or the way their teeth come together...
02/27/2026

These are the different red flags that a parent can note with their children’s bite or the way their teeth come together. Take note of this important post.

02/19/2026

Many clinicians are treating airway-related dysfunction, they just haven’t been trained to evaluate it yet.

Our Intro to Airway Evaluation & Treatment CE course bridges the gap and gives you practical tools you can use immediately in practice.

If you’re ready to expand clinical impact and refine your evaluations, this course is for you.

👉 Register now at https://hobsoninstitute.com/workshops/

Education isn’t just about information. It’s about integration.Every course we host is designed to help clinicians confi...
02/17/2026

Education isn’t just about information. It’s about integration.
Every course we host is designed to help clinicians confidently translate knowledge into real-world care.

If you’re looking for CE that genuinely changes how you evaluate and treat patients, this is your sign.

Visit the link below to join our next course.
https://hobsoninstitute.com/workshops/

Physical therapists are key players in airway health, yet many cases go unnoticed.Join this live 2-hour webcast and lear...
02/12/2026

Physical therapists are key players in airway health, yet many cases go unnoticed.

Join this live 2-hour webcast and learn how posture, breathing, and swallow dynamics impact airway function, sleep, and overall health.

Dr. Jenny Hobson will demonstrate practical, full-body treatment approaches including nasal breathing retraining, GOPex, and Postural Restoration Institute exercises to help reduce clenching and improve posture and breathing in adults and children.

Workshop details
• Live webcast | 6:00–8:00 PM EST
• Tuition: $70
• 2 Hours | 0.2 CEUs
• Open to Physical Therapists | No prerequisites

Spots are limited. Register now.
https://hobsoninstitute.com/elevating-airway-care-in-physical-therapy-a-2-hour-clinical-intensive-with-dr-jenny-hobson/

02/11/2026

Unlock the “why” behind what you see in clinical practice.
This course breaks down the science behind oral findings and airway dynamics, so you can confidently understand why structures function the way they do, why what looks like a “tongue infection” often isn’t one, and how airway mechanics are truly affected. Stop guessing. Start knowing.
Expand your clinical reasoning, sharpen your assessment skills, and deliver better outcomes through deeper anatomical insight.

Address

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

Telephone

+13129869833

Website

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

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