I use “neuromuscular therapeutic massage” and “sports massage” to describe the same service at OC Massage Therapy. If you’ve seen both names and wondered which to book, you don’t need …
blogNeuromuscular Therapy at OC Massage Therapy: What the Name Means Here
blogTrigger Point vs. Deep Tissue Massage: What Are You Really Asking For?
If you text me asking for deep tissue massage, I’ll want to know what you mean by that. You might prefer firm pressure, or you might want me to spend …
blogSports Massage in Newport Beach: What to Tell Me Before You Book
When you book a sports massage with me, tell me what you’ve been doing. A Back Bay run, time in the surf, and a hard gym session give us different …
blogTrigger Point Massage: What a Tender Spot Can and Can’t Tell You
If there’s one tender spot you want me to focus on, tell me where it is and when you notice it. You don’t need to know whether it’s a trigger …
blogPostpartum Massage: Comfort During Recovery, Without a One-Size-Fits-All Timeline
After you’ve had a baby, I want to know how you’re feeling now. Your neck might be tense from nursing. A position that used to feel comfortable might be out …
blogMassage in Newport Beach or a Day Spa: How to Choose
If you’re deciding between an appointment with me and a day at a Newport Beach spa, start with what you want from the day. You might want a massage and …
blogOC Massage Therapy FAQ: Prices, Tipping, Cancellations and the Questions You’d Rather Text
Before you book, you should know what the appointment costs and what happens if your plans change. These are the practical details of how I run OC Massage Therapy. What …
blogWhat to Expect at Your First Massage with OC Massage Therapy
At your first appointment, I want to get to know you. What brought you in? Is there one area you’d like me to focus on, or are you looking for …
blogHip Pain in Pregnancy: When to Ask for Help and Where Massage Fits
Rolling over in bed shouldn’t take a strategy meeting. Yet for some pregnant people, that one movement makes the hips or pelvis ache more than a whole afternoon on their …
blogPhysical Therapy, Chiropractic or Massage? A Newport Beach Guide
Pain, weakness, balance problems, an injury, pelvic-health symptoms, or a need for diagnosis can call for a clinician rather than a massage table, and sometimes assessment should come before any …
