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

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.

In honor of my dear mentor, Dr. Ira Shapira, I am collaborating with the ICCMO Dental Study Club. We are at Dr. Tom Meye...
02/10/2026

In honor of my dear mentor, Dr. Ira Shapira, I am collaborating with the ICCMO Dental Study Club. We are at Dr. Tom Meyers’ office reviewing research I conducted on the Aqualizer and its role in improving back and pelvic alignment. We will also be reviewing Uplocker airway stabilization techniques.

Thank you to Dr. Jen Stafford and the outstanding dentists of the ICCMO Study Club.

02/06/2026

This is your reminder to slow down, breathe, and move with intention. 🧘‍♀️
Our yoga classes are designed to support nervous system regulation, mobility, and overall wellness, no matter what level you’re starting from.

👉 Reserve your spot—schedule through the link below
https://hobsoninstitute.com/appointments/

See it in action. This is what learning the airway looks like.These moments capture clinicians gaining the skills to con...
02/05/2026

See it in action. This is what learning the airway looks like.

These moments capture clinicians gaining the skills to confidently evaluate the airway, understand its impact on posture, pain, performance, and apply treatment strategies that translate directly to practice.

📅 Join us for our Intro to Airway Evaluation & Treatment course on February 27, 2026 or May 1, 2026.
🔥 21 CE Credits available, Save your seat and be part of the next cohort. Spots are limited!
Learn more at https://hobsoninstitute.com/workshops/

Learn how Airway-focused care can elevate your clinical outcomes. Gain practical, evidence based tools you can apply imm...
01/29/2026

Learn how Airway-focused care can elevate your clinical outcomes. Gain practical, evidence based tools you can apply immediately in practice. Register now to strengthen your skills, expand your clinical impact, and deliver more effective patient care.

See these behind the scenes photos from our actual workshop and discover the skills that can transform your patient care.

Learn more at https://hobsoninstitute.com/workshops/

A cold weekend in Severna Park, MD focused on continuing education with Lynch Physical Therapy.  What a great group of h...
01/27/2026

A cold weekend in Severna Park, MD focused on continuing education with Lynch Physical Therapy. What a great group of head and neck PT‘s that now understand airway and how it is linked to TMD dysfunction. Thank you to all the dedicated providers committed to advancing their knowledge and improving patient care.

Register and join me at my next course on March 20th in Chicago, https://hobsoninstitute.com/events/1-intro-to-airway-evaluation-treatment/

Reach out to me if you would like to host your own course at your clinic and integrate a more holistic airway approach.

The Hobson Institute proudly integrates clinical practice with advanced education around Airway health. We teach what we...
01/23/2026

The Hobson Institute proudly integrates clinical practice with advanced education around Airway health. We teach what we practice, and we practice what we teach, ensuring every concept is grounded in real patient care. Join this course or workshop to advance your clinical skills, strengthen clinical decision making, and apply practical strategies around how to stabilize one's airway. You will learn to reduce headaches, neck tension, clenching and snoring that you can use immediately. Space is limited to preserve an immersive, high level learning experience.

Reserve your spot today and take the next step in your clinical growth.
Learn more and register here: https://hobsoninstitute.com/workshops/

Address

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

Telephone

+13129869833

Website

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

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