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Massage Therapy —
Soft tissue therapy for injury rehabilitation.
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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, L.A.c. is an acupuncturist and massage therapist specializing in the combined use of acupuncture and body work to treat musculoskeletal injuries. He has 10 years experience as a massage therapist, with training in Swedish massage, shiatsu and acupressure techniques.
Anthony also holds a degree in traditional Chinese medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences. He received his massage training at the Mueller College of Holistic Studies in San Diego, California.
Andrea Bryck, CMT is a skilled massage therapist who integrates and blends techniques from a variety of massage traditions, customizing each session to each patient’s needs.
She has extensive training in Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, muscle
energy and neuromuscular techniques, trigger point, shiatsu, reiki, reflexology, and pregnancy massage. She has also taken advanced coursework in anatomy, clinical kinesiology, healing imagery and pain management.
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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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