Category: Professional Massage Santa Barbara

What is Somatic Bodywork & Somatic Psychotherapy?

chris July 10, 2023July 11, 2023

Somatic bodywork refers to a diverse range of therapeutic approaches that focus on the integration of the mind and body to promote healing, self-awareness, and overall well-being. The term “somatic” refers to the body and encompasses the understanding that our physical experiences, sensations, and movements are interconnected with our emotions, thoughts, and overall psychological state.

Swimmers Massage Santa Barbara

chris April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

Swimmers prepare for intense competitions by spending many strenuous hours each day performing swim laps in the pool. Just like in any other sport, swimmers are prone to injury. Swimmers use all of the muscles of their body to exert tremendous force on the water and propel themselves to move forward at high speeds. At the end of the swimmer’s day, total body care is needed. Sports massage helps swimmers be healthy and strong, both mentally and physically, throughout the swimming season and beyond.

★ PRO Massage is now offering Couples Massages in Santa Barbara

chris January 28, 2023August 29, 2023 0

PRO Massage has teamed up with a veteran female licensed massage therapist to offer Couples the best in Couples massage in Santa Barbara. Ca. With over 34 years of combined experience, Melissa and Nicola offer a wide variety of massage modalities to cater to your specific needs! Choose between the same room for your …

Veterans Day Massage / PTSD / 1/2 Price w/ ID

chris November 7, 2022May 21, 2023 0

“Many studies indicate that more frequent and more intense involvement in combat operations increases the risk of developing chronic PTSD and associated mental health problems,” reads a statement on the Web site of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “Initial evidence indicates that combat operations in Iraq are very intense. Soldiers in Iraq are at risk of being killed or wounded themselves, are likely to have witnessed the suffering of others, and may have participated in killing or wounding others as part of combat operations. All of these activities have a demonstrated association with the development of PTSD.”

Massage for Physical Pain

chris April 27, 2022November 25, 2022

A massage aims to reduce pain by increasing healing and disturbing the pain signals sent to the brain. During a massage, the skin and fingers create friction. Friction encourages blood flow to increase. Oxygen and nutrients are carried within the blood flow.

May Special Massage Package Deals – Riktr PRO Massage

chris December 1, 2021May 2, 2022

Riktr PRO Massage – December Christmas Special Massage Package Deals

Peroneal Tendonitis / Superior Peroneal Retinaculum (spr) & Cross-Fiber Friction Massage

chris November 12, 2021June 12, 2023 1

I don’t like long complicated answers so here’s goes! I guess I got a little carried away! LOL

Your question is about friction massage and a tendon called the superior peroneal retinaculum (spr). I work on a lot of runners with many similar issues. You don’t say how long ago and how you injured your ankle. You also don’t mention if you have had an MD or specialist look at you and did they refer you to have x-rays or an MRI. If you have insurance the MRI would be very helpful. You also don’t mention if you have had Physical Therapy for your leg and foot. I’ve found in the past that MRI with or without a diagnosis combined with a good physical therapist and a knowledgeable sports LMT works pretty well. Regardless, applying different friction massages in different areas of the foot and leg is what works. I’ve found that you should also work the entire foot, calf muscles, and the front of the leg at many different angles. Unfourtually, most people can’t apply the pressure needed and take the pain that is required to break up the microscopic adhesions and scar tissue to increase blood and oxygen flow in those areas that already have limited blood and oxygen flow.

Massage for High Blood Pressure

chris August 16, 2021February 3, 2023

Long-term studies have shown that a consistent massage program can decrease diastolic and systolic blood pressure; decrease salivary and urinary cortisol stress-hormone levels; and lower sources for depression, anxiety, and hostility, as well as many other benefits.

Massage & Lymphatic Drainage

chris August 12, 2021December 7, 2022

A lymphatic drainage massage is a form of gentle massage that encourages the movement of lymph fluids around the body. The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from the bodily tissues. … Lymphatic drainage massages can benefit people with lymphedema, fibromyalgia, and other conditions.

Facts on Lupus

chris August 10, 2021

No one knows what causes lupus — but lupus and other autoimmune diseases do run in families. Experts also think it may develop in response to certain hormones (like estrogen) or environmental triggers. An environmental trigger is something outside the body that can bring on symptoms of lupus — or make them worse.