Month: February 2019

Swedish Massage, Santa Barbara, Goleta, ca. for Stress Relief, Muscle Pain and Relaxation – Switch Gears and get a Swedish Massage

chris February 28, 2019July 5, 2023

As the best-known type of bodywork performed today, one of the primary goals of the Swedish massage technique is to relax the entire body. This is accomplished by rubbing the muscles with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart. But Swedish massage therapy goes beyond relaxation.

Muscle Memory and Massage Therapy, Santa Barbara, Ca

chris February 28, 2019March 16, 2021

Muscle memory is a form of procedural memory that involves consolidating a specific motor task into memory through repetition, which has been used synonymously with motor learning.

Art Massage (Active Release Technique) – Massage on Steroids!

chris February 27, 2019November 17, 2022

Active Release Technique is a state of the art soft tissue system/movement based technique that uses hands-on evaluation and treatment of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, and nerves. … This scar-tissue binds-up and ties down tissues that need to move freely.

Deep Tissue Massage in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ca.

chris February 27, 2019March 17, 2021

The purpose of a deep tissue massage is to release the muscle fibres that have become “stuck”, in order to remove toxins and to encourage blood to circulate again.

Pain Management Massage Therapy in Santa Barbara, Goleta

chris February 26, 2019November 17, 2022

Pain Management Massage Therapy in Santa Barbara, Goleta

Myofascial Release Massage Therapy, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ca.

chris February 26, 2019March 17, 2021

Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) or foam rolling is a type of soft tissue therapy that focuses on the nerves and connective. Myofascial restrictions can produce tensile pressures of approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch on pain-sensitive structures that do not show up in many of the standard tests (x-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, electromyography, etc.)tissues. Our body is a kinetic chain, which works as an integrated functional unit. Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.

Massage for PTSD – Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ca

chris February 25, 2019March 17, 2021

Research also indicates massage therapy may be effective for those clients who experience dissociation as a symptom of PTSD, allowing these clients to experience a more coherent sense of self, which for some is a primary reason they initially seek out massage therapy.

Back Pain, Anxieties, Read Best-Selling Author Dr. John Sarno Books – Recommended by PRO Massage Santa Barbara

chris February 25, 2019May 21, 2023

John E. Sarno, a doctor at New York University whose controversial books on the psychological origins of chronic pain sold over a million copies, and was largely ignored or maligned by many of his medical peers.

Therapeutic Massage for Pain, Stress & Tension in Santa Barbara, Ca.

chris February 25, 2019November 17, 2022

Most massage techniques are designed to promote pain relief, stress reduction, and improved movement in daily living. Therapeutic massage has been shown to improve joint flexibility, relieve lower-back pain, and stimulate the release of endorphins.

UCSB, SBCC, Westmont Student Health Massage, Santa Barbara, Ca.

chris February 25, 2019November 17, 2022

Managing stress is crucial to college success. Most students face a daunting academic course-load, extracurricular activities and a part-time job. When stress levels elevate, it can impact your ability to function at your peak, which in turn can lead to bad grades. Massage therapy will help reduce that stress in a natural way. Stress is a tough condition to overcome, but a healthy diet combined with massage therapy and plenty of rest can greatly reduce anxiety. Stress, just like other sicknesses, is a condition that can become chronic if not treated properly.