Entries by Walnut Creek Massage

What are the Benefits of Myofascial Release Massage?

At Loosen Up Bodywork, we provide sports and rehabilitative massage to help our clients achieve pain-free movement. One of the massage services that we offer is Myofascial release massage. Even though it is one of the most common forms of massage—and accessible in your own home—many people do not recognize the benefits of myofascial release […]

4 Ways Sports Performance Massages Can Improve Your Performance

As an athlete, it’s important to take care of your body, and specifically your muscles. Sports massages use several different techniques to give you personalized care. At Loosen Up Bodywork, we base your care off of your training, competition, and recovery schedules, giving you the best care possible. For those living in the San Ramon, […]

Post Cosmetic Lymphatic Reset

Now more than ever, taking care of your immunity is critical for making it through sickness and maintaining a healthy future. Lymphatic drainage is a gentle, hands-on technique done to maintain the body’s lymphatic system. Loosen Up Bodywork offers services to help you maintain the health and movement of your body so that you can […]

Habits We Form

I’ve spent the first month of this new year thinking about habits. Sharing some wonderful conversations with a friend of mine who practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has taught me that the habits we form, both mentally and physically, are very similar and can be interconnected.  If we can understand the effects of the patterns […]

Repetitive Stress

I’m often asked by clients, family, and friends how I manage to keep up with the physical demand of being a massage therapist.  I’ve always felt that if the techniques we were taught in school delivered effective results on the promises they made regarding the benefits people may experience then I should be able to […]