Medical Massage for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation
Serving Berkeley & Surrounding Areas
What Is Medical Massage?
Clinical bodywork tailored to your diagnosis
Medical massage is a results-oriented approach to bodywork that targets specific injuries, pain patterns, and mobility limitations. Sessions integrate assessment, goal-setting, and precise manual techniques to address soft-tissue dysfunction and support your provider’s treatment plan when applicable.
By focusing on measurable outcomes—such as reduced pain, increased range of motion, and improved function—medical massage may help with back and neck pain, sciatica, headaches, TMJ dysfunction, tendon and overuse injuries, postural strain, post-surgical scarring, and stress-related muscle guarding.
Assessment-driven techniques and treatment planning
Your visit begins with a thorough intake covering health history, medications, and current symptoms. We perform postural and movement observations, range-of-motion testing, and targeted palpation to locate trigger points, fascial adhesions, and compensatory patterns, then set clear session goals based on your priorities.
Techniques may include myofascial release, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue, instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization, PNF stretching, and lymphatic approaches as indicated. We calibrate pressure to your comfort, provide home-care guidance, and outline suggested frequency. For guests seeking skin care alongside bodywork, our custom facials refer to signature and back facials.
Evidence-informed care and realistic timelines
We commonly address issues such as chronic neck and low-back pain, shoulder impingement, rotator cuff irritation, tennis or golfer’s elbow, IT band and hip tightness, patellar tracking discomfort, plantar fasciitis, tension headaches, and jaw pain. Acute strains may respond within 1–3 sessions; long-standing conditions often require a series of 4–8 visits with consistent home exercises for lasting change.
During treatment you can expect focused work on primary and compensatory areas, refined to your tolerance. Mild post-session soreness for 24–48 hours can be normal; hydration, gentle mobility, and heat or contrast therapy may help. We coordinate with your clinician when needed and can incorporate provider directives into your plan.
Your safety is paramount. We screen for contraindications such as uncontrolled hypertension, acute infection, blood clots, certain skin conditions, and recent trauma. We do not diagnose or prescribe; please consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns. We can supply superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement and provide FSA/HSA-friendly receipts.
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Booking, Pricing, and Location
Easy scheduling and what to prepare
Schedule online or by phone for appointments in Berkeley, choosing 60-, 75-, or 90-minute medical massage sessions based on your goals and provider recommendations. Transparent pricing is listed at the time of booking, and we can prepare itemized receipts for FSA/HSA use in Berkeley.
Please arrive a few minutes early in Berkeley to complete or update your intake, wear comfortable clothing for movement assessment, and communicate any recent changes in your health. Your therapist will review focus areas, pressure preferences, and expected outcomes before treatment begins in Berkeley.
Our studio is centrally located in Berkeley with convenient access to public transit and nearby parking options. If you have a referral or care plan from another practitioner, bring it to your Berkeley visit so we can align your session with your overall treatment strategy.
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