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Massage therapy
by Anthony Pape —
Relaxing, healing, effective.
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Massage
Therapeutic massage is a growing part of American medicine. It is among the oldest of human healthcare practices, and is now being increasingly prescribed by doctors to complement other treatments for illness, injury and pain.
At East Bay Pain Care, our massage therapists work together with our acupuncturists and chiropractors to treat a wide range of conditions. Massage doesn't just feel good. It reduces the heart rate and blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion and relaxes the mind.
There are many different styles of therapeutic massage, some new and some very ancient. They all involve the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, and muscle spasm. Some techniques are quite gentle and are often used for stress relief. Others are more forceful and are used in helping the body heal from serious injury and illness.
Common styles in use at our clinic include:
- Swedish massage - a gentle, relaxing massage often seen at spas and resorts.
- Acupressure - an ancient cousin to acupuncture, using Chinese meridian theory for the treatment of illness or injuries.
- Shiatsu - a Japanese technique very similar to acupressure.
- Sports massage - deep stimulation and manipulation that focuses on muscle groups relevant to a particular injury or particular sport.
- Myofascial release - a specialized technique used to treat patients with soft tissue problems.
Our Massage Therapists:
Anthony Pape, CMT CMT studied at Mueller College of Holistic Studies in San Diego, California. He has training in Swedish massage, and also incorporates shiatsu and acupressure techniques. Anthony is currently a student of traditional Chinese medicine, and brings this training into his practice of massage.
Christina Lisac, CMT, CCH, is a massage therapist with a special interest in treating the elderly. She also practices Craniosacral Therapy, which she studied at the Upledger Institute in California. Christina also received training in Chinese massage techniques at the Academy of Chinese Health Sciences, where she is also a student in the master's program in Chinese medicine. Christina holds a certificate as a Clinical Herbalist, and she earned her bachelors degree in human development at the University of California, Davis.
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"Thank you for the wonderful massages. It's becoming such a wonderful (and affordable!) part of my weekly routine."
Robin Young
Alameda
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