Tag: Athletic Sports Massage Santa Barbara

Massotherapy in Santa Barbara

chris December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Massotherapy, defined as a manipulation of the soft tissues, is often provided to specific areas or whole body parts aiming at the following effects: enhanced blood flow, relief of muscle tension, improvement of autonomic nerve functions, prevention of bad conditions or injuries, and easing of pains.

A collection of bodywork modalities designed to improve health through manual manipulation of soft tissues including stroking, kneading, pressing, tapping, and shaking. Intends to improve local circulation, reduce pain, and promote relaxation.

Therapeutic massage for sports injuries, post orthopedic massage for knee, hip replacements, frozen shoulders, neck, back and hip pain

chris November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Nothing beats personal experience and after 60 years of many different sports, 3 major surgeries, major sciatica and back issues, 6 minor surgeries, broken bones, and 15 years of bodywork, I can relate and empathize with your different pain symptoms.

How do massage therapists fit in with generative drive? What is the science and research about generative drive?

chris October 5, 2023October 6, 2023

According to Dr. Paul Conti, a psychiatrist, generative drive is our desire to create, build, and contribute to the world in a meaningful way, and appreciating the process to get there. It is a feature of our mental health. It gives us the agency we need to do difficult things.

A 2-Hour Workout in 20 Minutes? My Week Testing a High-Tech Fitness Suit

chris August 31, 2023September 17, 2023

The Katalyst training suit promises to use muscle-stimulating electrodes to supercharge guided workouts. One skeptical writer zipped herself in for a week.

SHOCK IT TO ME The Katalyst training suit is expensive, but doctors and trainers say it uses relatively standard technology.

LGBTQ-FRIENDLY MASSAGE THERAPIST in Santa Barbara

chris August 31, 2023September 29, 2023

Massage can be an important part of your transition, regardless of what you choose in regards to transitioning or physical expressions of gender. In addition to emotional benefits, massage can help to ease muscular imbalances from binding and support deep breathing.

Benefits of Massage for Psilocybin Therapy & Common Psilocybin Mushrooms

chris August 29, 2023November 26, 2023

I believe that Massage Therapy with the proper microdose of Psilocybin is very beneficial for persons with various conditions. Please contact me if interested in this very special and compassion-driven, empathetic, somatic-oriented bodywork therapy.

This type of Psilocybin bodywork is completely different than my regular massage practice so the pricing is much different. Please text me for pricing and detailed information.

PLUS, you can get a Psilocybin couples massage (NOTE: NOT the same pricing as a regular couples massage) during your psilocybin massage journey by two PROS. Nicola and Melissa, LMT’s.

PRO Scrapping Massage in Santa Barbara

chris August 16, 2023August 18, 2023 0

Scraping therapy is a form of manual therapy on soft tissues where a small tool is used to gently scrape over soft tissue (fascia, ligaments, tendons, and muscles). This aids in breaking down scar tissue that results from trauma or overuse. Scraping therapy also helps promote a better healing environment by improving circulation in the acute area. Some advantages of scraping therapy include pain relief, a decrease in overall treatment/recovery time, and a reduced need for anti-inflammatory medication. You may benefit from scraping therapy if you’ve been experiencing neck pain, back pain, sprained ankle, torn tendons/ligaments, or chronic pain.

Ankle & Foot Pain

chris August 14, 2023August 18, 2023

A lack of hip and core strength and stability alters the way our foot hits the ground and can lead to abnormal mechanical stresses. Our bodies function best when we have the appropriate overall balance of strength and flexibility.

Children playing football, contact sports at 13 years of age

chris August 4, 2023November 21, 2023

Physical Development and Injury Risk: At the age of 13, children are still in the early stages of physical development. Their bones, muscles, and ligaments are not fully mature, which can make them more susceptible to certain types of injuries, especially in contact sports like football.

Shin Splints & Massage

chris July 29, 2023August 1, 2023

Pain is caused by overuse along the shinbone, the large front bone in the lower leg.
Shin splints result when muscles, tendons, and bone tissue become overworked. Shin splints often occur in athletes who recently intensified or changed their training routines.
The main symptom is pain in the leg.
Treatment includes rest, ice, and pain relievers.