Massage
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CORE helped me lose 70 pounds and I’ve kept it off.
—Chris St. Germain
Our Massage Team
You will be treated by one of our highly skilled massage therapists and receive the benefits that massage has to offer in a quiet and serene environment. Each of our massage practitioners and therapists specialize in specific types of massage each bringing something unique and special to their practice. We offer massage in different lengths listed below for your convenience. Each hour massage is a professional hour and clients are asked to please arrive ten minutes prior to appointment time to fill out necessary documentation in order to receive the full time on the table.
- 30 minute
- 50 minute
- 80 minute
- 110 minute
- Prenatal Massage
Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab Massage Services:
THERAPEUTIC REFLEXOLOGY: FEET, HANDS + SCALP MASSAGE.
Therapeutic Reflexology applies pressure to specific points on the feet, hands and scalp to influence the health of corresponding parts of the body. "Pressure sensors" on the hands and feet particularly connect with different parts of the body, and as reflexology techniques stimulate these sensors, waves of relaxation are sent throughout the body to aid health, encourage relaxation, prevent disease, reduce stress and improve quality of life.
PRENATAL MASSAGE
Prenatal massage is tailored to support the unique needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies. The physical discomforts of pregnancy can be greatly reduced with the nurturing touch of massage. Massage can improve overall maternal health and help prepare mom and baby for an easier delivery.
SWEDISH RELAXATION MASSAGE
During Swedish massage, massage therapists use massage oils to facilitate.This massage is intended to address the whole body by including the entire body in the treatment. Some of the effects are relaxation, increased body awareness, and deep letting go of long-time held places.
SHIATSU MASSAGE
Shiatsu massage is based on traditional Chinese medicine. Acupressure is used to open the flow of energy along the meridians to promote healthy balance in the body. This can help ease a variety of physical and emotion ailments while affecting deep relaxation. The meridians also tend to run along major muscle groups so it is great for relieving general tension or soreness.
Shiatsu massage is based on traditional Chinese medicine. Acupressure is used to open the flow of energy along the meridians to promote healthy balance in the body. This can help ease a variety of physical and emotion ailments while affecting deep relaxation. The meridians also tend to run along major muscle groups so it is great for relieving general tension or soreness.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Craniosacral Therapy is a non-invasive, subtle modality working with the cranial rhythm to improve the function of the body’s systems and create harmony in the the body. The therapist finds and tunes in with any imbalance your body may be presenting by placing their hands on different areas on the body, mainly working with the cranial bones/head .
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE
In deep tissue massage the therapist does not use oil or cream as in a Swedish massage, but instead will use a stickier substance such as beeswax so that hooking into the fascia is facilitated. The therapist doesn’t just glide over the muscle but rather anchors into it. The therapist will move very slowly, working at an oblique angle to stretch the fascia and connective tissues. This often can feel like a quite intense burning sensation. Fists, knuckles, and elbows are used to work firmly into the muscle. In deep tissue work there is great potential for more lasting change and healing of injuries.
In deep tissue massage the therapist does not use oil or cream as in a Swedish massage, but instead will use a stickier substance such as beeswax so that hooking into the fascia is facilitated. The therapist doesn’t just glide over the muscle but rather anchors into it. The therapist will move very slowly, working at an oblique angle to stretch the fascia and connective tissues. This often can feel like a quite intense burning sensation. Fists, knuckles, and elbows are used to work firmly into the muscle. In deep tissue work there is great potential for more lasting change and healing of injuries.
We also Offer:
Deep Myofascial Release
Sport Massage
Polarity Therapy
Head and Feet Massage
Thai Massage
Relaxation Massage
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