Myofascial Release Bodywork is a safe and very effective technique that involves applying gentle, sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue to eliminate pain and restore motion. The therapist applies pressure into the direction of the restriction by following the motion of the tissue, barrier…
Loan has a degree in Massage Therapy from De Anza College. She joined the staff at Massage Therapy Center Palo Alto earlier this year and offers a wide range of modalities. She has experience helping clients with discomfort due to constant business travel as well…
The itchy eyes, congestion, aches, and fatigue symptoms of pollen allergies can be debilitating. Here are some simple acupressure and lymphatic techniques that you can use to relieve your symptoms. Try using a combination of these for five minutes every few hours while your symptoms…
Whenever we feel stressed, volatile, or are escalating into an argument, the stress hormones that are coursing through our body have revved up our nervous system out of our 'window of tolerance,' where we function at our best, not hyper-aroused or under-aroused. And whenever we…
Swedish massage is the classic style of bodywork. It is a scientific system of manipulations of the muscles and connective soft tissue of the body—to support relaxation, rehabilitation, and health maintenance. It increases blood circulation, thus enhancing delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells…
Susan graduated from Body Therapy Center in Palo Alto in 1995. At Massage Therapy Center Palo Alto she offers Clinical Deep Tissue Massage, Deep Work Massage, Swedish Massage, and Trigger Point Therapy. Susan believes that the body's inherent intelligence is continually seeking balanced, optimal functioning,…
We invite you to take a moment to look closely at these Spring flowers—the details, the color, the vibrancy. Then notice, at the same time, what you perceive in your body as you are being touched by this beauty. Is there a small movement inside…
Poor posture is one of the more common causes of injury or pain that we massage therapists see in our practice. If you use poor body mechanics in your daily activities, your body will not have proper alignment, and the joints and muscles lose their…
In Trigger Point therapy various methods are used to relieve and eliminate a hypersensitive area known as a trigger point—in the muscle, its tendon, or fascia. Usually the trigger point is not in the area of pain, but digital pressure over the point will elicit pain…
Larry is a 1993 graduate of Body Therapy Center School of Massage with a well-rounded training in Clinical Deep Tissue, Myofasical Release, and Sports Massage. He joined the Massage Therapy Center Palo Alto staff in 2019. Larry's work focuses on treating clients for specific complaints…