Massage in San Marcos

Massage Services in San Marcos

We provide Massage Services  in San Marcos.

Are looking for a licensed massage therapist in San Marcos? Located on Grand Street right next to Carmela’s Italian Restaurant, we are offering acupuncture, stress busters and massage services.

Massage therapy is a type of manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, either through rhythmically kneading the muscles, or applying pressure to various areas of the body. This brings blood and oxygen to the massaged areas and warms them to release tightness, pain and stress. In a meta-analysis of the biochemical effects of massage therapy by the National Institute of Mental Health, the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami and the Duke University, the researchers found that throughout the studies they reviewed, there were certain generalized effects of massage therapy on stress, autoimmune conditions, depression, pain syndromes and chronic fatigue. The primary effects were on the neurotransmitter increases in serotonin and dopamine and the decrease in cortisol levels. The average increase in serotonin and dopamine 28% and 31%. In each study, there was a significant decrease in levels of stress as indicated by the decreases in cortisol. Researchers also found in several studies that a release in endorphins into the blood stream decreases pain, increases range of motion and provides a sense of well-being. The deep relaxation experienced after massage is due to the effects of the chemicals released during the session.

Massage also supports detoxification. Massage not only relaxes muscles and relieves stress, it also pumps the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is the waste disposal system in the body. The lymph system contains a number of vessels that have one-way valves, which help release waste products from many tissues. The lymph fluid carries cell waste away from the cells and deposits into the lymph nodes. The nodes 600 in all are found in all parts of the body and destroy viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. When the lymph system is working efficiently the lymph fluid gets released into the blood system and the blood system transports the waste to the kidneys, lungs, colon, liver, and skin for elimination. The only effective way to move and support the lymph is through movement: massage, deep breathing and exercise.

Each massage is customized for individual needs. One or more combinations of tui na (Chinese style massage), trigger point, acupressure, circulatory, deep tissue and myofacial release are used together for a healing and powerful bodywork session.

• 60 min ~ $85
• 90 min ~ $130

Cupping

Cupping therapy uses suction to create local congestion. A partial vacuum is created in a glass jar which is then applied to the skin. This is great for arthritis pain, abdominal pain, indigestion, common cold, cough, painful menstruation, neck, shoulder and low back pain.

• 30 min ~ $45
• Add on to treatment ~ $20