5 Amazing Benefits to Diaphragmatic Breathing 

5 Amazing Benefits to Diaphragmatic Breathing Can Make Your Life Stress Free and Improve Airway  Functions! Health Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing  It is no surprise that how we breathe can affect […]

Lymphatic Health and Immune Function

The lymphatic system involves a network of vessels and specialized tissues that regulate immune function in the body. It is a type of vascular “sewer” or “drainage” system that collects […]

Acupuncture and Immunity

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years in Chinese Medicine to boost the immune system. Not only does acupuncture balance and improve all aspects of health- such as sleep […]

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Cosmetic use of acupuncture for facial rejuvenation is popular worldwide and for good reason. Facial acupuncture can improve one’s appearance by promoting skin health and targetting specific structures of the […]

33rd Annual Paddlefest Competition

Paddlefest: a Palooza of Surfing, Paddling, and Racing! CORE was ecstatic to participate (again) in this year’s  33rd Annual Paddlefest! This was a 3-day event highlighting Steamer Lane competition and Cowell’s classic. Paddlefest went […]

Combining Services at Santa Cruz CORE

At Santa Cruz CORE our services complement each other. Personal training and nutrition counseling, for example, go hand-in-hand when it comes to weight-loss. Corrective exercise, massage therapy, and acupuncture together […]

Alternative Treatments for the Common Cold

The common cold (CC) is a very common ailment in the population, especially in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults have an average of […]

Zang Fu Organ Theory

The Zang Fu organ theory of Chinese Medicine is fundamental to the treatment and diagnosis of diseases. This theory works in conjunction with other fundamental theories of Chinese Medicine, like […]

Massage Therapy