Tag: therapeutic massage

Massotherapy in Santa Barbara

Massotherapy in Santa Barbara

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.

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Benefits of Massage for Psilocybin Therapy & Common Psilocybin Mushrooms

Benefits of Massage for Psilocybin Therapy & Common Psilocybin Mushrooms

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.

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Massage to Ease Medication Dependence

Massage to Ease Medication Dependence

Massage offers a combination of Swedish/Deep Tissue massages. Physical, psychological and emotional components must be considered in order to encourage a successful recovery, which makes massage therapy a relaxing and calming treatment option.

Addiction changes brain chemistry. Normally, your brain produces a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine is a key to pleasure. It is used by your brain to encourage you to continue to do something that is required for survival. Eating and sex are two activities that naturally trigger large dopamine releases in our brains. When dopamine is released we feel good so we want to continue to do that thing so we can continue to feel good.

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Sports Injury Massage

Sports Injury Massage

Sports massage is a form of bodywork geared toward participants in athletics. It is used to help prevent injuries, to prepare the body for athletic activity and maintain it in optimal condition, and to help athletes recover from workouts and injuries. Sports massage has three basic forms: pre-event massage, post-event massage, and maintenance massage.

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Bodywork, Deep Tissue, Therapeutic, Santa Barbara

Bodywork, Deep Tissue, Therapeutic, Santa Barbara

Bodywork is a broad term for many different kinds of therapeutic touch, including massage, acupressure, Rolfing, Shiatsu, Feldenkrais, Trager, Craniosacral Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki, and many more. There are almost 300 massage and bodywork methods, according to the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, a membership organization for massage therapists and bodyworkers.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Massage, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ca

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Massage, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ca

Massage for Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ca. Pronounced ank-kih-low-sing spon-dill-eye-tiss, or AS, is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine, although other joints can become involved.
It causes inflammation of the spinal joints (vertebrae) that can lead to severe, chronic pain and discomfort.

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