I have had hundreds of massages from different practitioners around the World. Alex is among the very very best. This is a REAL therapeutic massage.
If you wish to leave an appointment feeling better and being better, this is the spot for you. I have tried the majority of Masseuses and spas in Santa Cruz looking for a proper deep tissue massage and I will not be going anywhere else but here now.
Good, Knowledgeable, Intuitive. Alex is an amazing massage therapist and helped me understand my injury better before helping alleviate pain and stiffness in sore areas. My journey into bodywork was influenced by a major pelvic reconstructive surgery I underwent at the age twenty-one.
My personal recovery challenges ignited a passion for aiding others on their healing journeys. Over the past few years, I have studied a range of modern and traditional techniquesโincluding deep tissue, sports massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, ScarWork, microcurrent point stimulation therapy, vagus nerve stimulation therapy, craniosacral therapy, Thai massage, manual lymphatic drainage, and energy work. In my practice, I integrate these methods to tailor treatments that meet each patient's unique needs, and aim to release not only the physical manifestation of pain but also what lies beneath.
Targets deep layers of muscle and fascia through the application of firm pressure and slow strokes. My approach integrates myofascial release and trigger point therapy tailored to client needs. MPS influences all three systems โ nervous, muscular and endocrine โ making it highly effective for treating many chronic and acute soft-tissue pain conditions. Gentle manipulation of specific body areas to promote the movement and detoxification of lymph fluid.
