Los Altos, CA
Therapeutic Massage in Los Altos, CA
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Therapeutic Massage
Massage Therapy focuses on identifying and addressing areas of muscular pain and dysfunction through the application of targeted pressure. It aims to alleviate pain, reduce muscle tension, and improve overall movement by addressing muscle imbalances, fascial adhesions, trigger points, and nerve compression. This approach involves a deep understanding of the body's neuromuscular and fascial system which aims to restore proper functioning through specific techniques and skilled assessment.
After the assessment, you can expect many different techniques, such as myofascial release therapy, craniosacral therapy, trigger point therapy, myofascial therapy, and neuromuscular massage therapy. All techniques used will aid in the healing process and help you get back to moving pain-free again.
If that sounds like you, now is the perfect time to get a massage in Los Altos, CA!
Explore The Massage Techniques We Use!
We use various techniques to personalize your care based on what is appropriate to help you heal.
Myofascial Therapy
Myofascial therapy is a broad term encompassing various techniques for treating issues related to the fascia. It may involve other approaches, such as myofascial trigger point therapy and other manual techniques focused on the fascia.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a type of myofascial therapy that applies gentle, sustained pressure to release tension and restrictions within the fascia (connective tissue surrounding muscles and organs). This helps to address adhesions, scar tissue, and other restrictions within the fascia.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on approach to healing that focuses on the craniosacral system, which includes the bones, tissues, and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Practitioners use subtle manual techniques to release restrictions and promote the body's natural ability to heal and self-regulate.
Neuromuscular Massage
Neuromuscular massage therap focuses on specific trigger points and addresses underlying imbalances.
Acupressure Therapy
Acupressure is a traditional healing technique that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body, called acupoints, to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities. This technique is based on the same principles as acupuncture, which is the flow of life energy through "meridians" in the body. However, unlike acupuncture, acupressure uses finger pressure instead of needles to promote balance and wellness.
Why Get a Massage?
Therapeutic Massage can aid in treating chronic muscle pain and nervous system disorders and problems. Aiding to fix trigger points, improve circulation, nerve compression, postural problems, and repetitive movement injuries. A therapeutic massage aims to go straight to the source of your pain and alleviate it. We offer one of the best therapeutic massage sessions in the Bay Area!
Massage therapy is also great for treating and managing painful symptoms associated with an injury or tightness:
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Headaches
- Jaw/TMJ Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sciatica
- Frozen Shoulder
- Whiplash
- Tendonitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- SI Joint Pain
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Chronic Muscle Tension
- Nerve Pain/Entrapment
- Groin Pain
- Energy Work
Move better. Live better.
Move better.
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PhysioFit Physical Therapy & Wellness, much like Los Altos itself, combines an inviting, community environment with exceptional talent. Founded and led by Kim Gladfelter, a keen, well-rounded expert of healing through movement and a dedicated team who takes a holistic approach to optimal health.
What You Won't Get At PhysioFit
- Painful or excessive pressure
- Lack of communication or disregard for preferences
- Unsanitary or unhygienic conditions
- Unprofessional behavior or inappropriate conversation
- Rushed or inadequate session length
Meet Your Massage Therapist,
Kirsten McGlynn!
Since 2016, Kirsten has been changing lives in pain rehabilitation at a professional level. She is well-versed in all types of massage techniques and typically uses a variety in each session. Being an avid health enthusiast, Kirsten spends a lot of her time connecting with other massage therapists and completing continuing education to stay up to date in the world of massage. We encourage you to use the link below to meet Kirsten in person or online and see if booking a massage would be right for you!
What Our Clients Say
H.S.
“I was totally skeptical coming in. Even a little resistant. But I had the best session ever. I keep waiting for “the catch”. Like, how could this have possibly worked within an hour– something that I’ve been carrying around, in and out of therapy, for years? But now, two months later, I still feel free of my burden. Before I left, I took a bunch of Divya’s business cards. I have a few friends who could really use her help!”
Los Altos, CA
D.A.
“I have been seeing Janet Perrino for multifaceted neuro-muscular-skeletal-joint issues combined with fibromyalgia. Janet’s knowledge of anatomy and how it affects the function of body parts is golden and unmatched by any other physical therapist or even doctors. She was able to quickly figure out my problems and find solutions that resulted in, pretty much, instant improvement and pain relief. Incredibly grateful for all the help and treatments.”
Los Altos, CA
Regular monthly massage therapy provides therapeutic relief to people of all ages and all walks of life, from the competitive athlete to the home gardener to the over-stressed business person.
Here's why: Massage therapy offers a drug-free, non-invasive, and humanistic approach to wellness based on the body's natural ability to heal itself. Sessions are 50-80 minutes and include a mix of different therapies, including cupping, Graston, stretching, and or manual massage.
While finding a reason to treat yourself to a muscle release session may be easy, finding the time to do so may be more challenging. Taking time to take care of your health is frequently difficult to prioritize — keep in mind that one-to-two hours of muscle release can possibly make everything you do less stressful and less painful, allowing you to be more productive with the rest of your day!
Neuromuscular massage therapy can address a variety of health conditions, the most prevalent being stress-related tension. Muscle release may additionally offer certain benefits in treating high blood pressure, lower back pain, post-operative care, arthritis, and depression.
Even if you don’t have a specific health issue, therapeutic massage can provide many benefits, such as:
- Increased circulation
- Stimulation of the lymph system, the body's natural defense against toxic invaders
- Release of endorphins, the body's natural painkiller
- Improved range of motion and decreased discomfort associated with lower back pain
- Relaxation of injured and overused muscles
- Reduced muscle spasms and cramping
- Increased joint flexibility
- Help recover from strenuous workouts
- Pain relief from migraines
- Reduce post-operative adhesions and edema, as well as reduced scar tissue
PhysioFit's qualified massage therapists have years of training and experience providing muscle release for the Los Altos, CA area.
