At Santa Cruz CORE, we offer many types of massage. Our award-winning therapists work as experts in their field and know the proper techniques to use to ensure you the best results from your session. We also have massage therapists in Watsonville, CA at our new location!
Whether you're hurting with the aftermath of an injury, grappling with muscle tightness after an intense workout, or simply trying to unwind from the pressures of daily life, Santa Cruz Core provides the highest quality therapeutic massage experiences delivered by a team of exceptionally skilled therapists.
What makes Massage and Bodywork at Santa Cruz Core Unique?
What sets Santa Cruz Core massage therapists apart is their exceptional level of expertise and training. Each therapist at Santa Cruz Core undergoes rigorous education and certification, ensuring they are proficient in a wide range of massage modalities. Beyond their technical proficiency, our therapists have a profound understanding of the human body and a keen ability to listen to their clients' needs, allowing them to tailor each massage session to address specific concerns and promote healing on a deep, holistic level.
Our massage therapists uniquely understand the interconnectedness of the body and are unsurpassed in their commitment to holistic wellness. They recognize that massage therapy is just one piece of the puzzle and actively collaborate with our other practitioners, including chiropractors, personal trainers, acupuncturists, and more, to create fully integrated treatment plans that optimize outcomes and promote long-term healing.
At Santa Cruz Core, our massage therapists pride themselves on offering a diverse array of massage modalities to cater to the unique needs and preferences of our clients. We understand that each individual is different, and our goal is to provide personalized care that promotes relaxation, relieves tension, and enhances overall well-being.
CORE Massage Modalities
Therapeutic goes beneath the superficial layers of tissue, our goal is to encourage a physical change in the body.
The therapist will move very slowly, working at an oblique angle to stretch the fascia and connective tissues, using a substance such as beeswax, so that hooking into the fascia is facilitated.
CBD oil is a topical oil that can alleviate pain and enhance relaxation. The antioxidants and fatty acids in CBD can rejuvenate, hydrate, and protect the skin against infection. It can also help alleviate eczema, acne, and uneven skin tones. Our CBD oil, salves, and lotions are legal, yield medicinal properties, and locally made in Santa Cruz! Other benefits include reduced inflammation, reduced chronic pain, and improved sleep. This is a one-two punch that’s sure to knock out stress and pain.
Using a blend of Traditional Thai techniques and assisted Yoga poses, to stimulate blood circulation, increase joint range of motion, and increase muscle flexibility.
Designed to help you improve your sports performance by addressing the specific muscles that tend to be overused by the type of activities you do.
Indicated for post-surgery, chronic pain, overuse and repetitive stress injuries. To induce healing of the whole person this massage promotes change within the structure and function of the neuro-musculoskeletal soft tissue.
A form of manual therapy that specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
A non-invasive, subtle modality working with the cranial rhythm to improve the function of the body’s systems and create harmony in the the body.
Tailored to support the unique needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies. The physical discomforts of pregnancy can be greatly reduced with the nurturing touch of massage.
Based on traditional Chinese medicine. Acupressure is used to open the flow of energy along the meridians to promote healthy balance in the body.
A hands-on body treatment that uses Chinese taoist and martial art principles to bring the body to balance.
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils from plants for the improvement of physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Applied to the skin directly or mixed in a carrier oil. Can also be used in a compress or can be diffused into the air. The odors from the oils can produce specific effects on human neuropsychological and autonomic function and can influence mood, perceived health, arousal and have therapeutic applications in the context of stressful and adverse psychological conditions.
The primary goal of Swedish is to relax the entire body. Techniques include circular pressure applied by the hands and palms, firm kneading, percussion-like tapping, bending and stretching.
Feet, Hands + Scalp Massage: Applies pressure to specific points on the feet, hands and scalp to influence the health of corresponding parts of the body.
The CORE Massage Program
Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab offers an experience unlike any other massage center. The difference in our service starts with our practitioners. Our staff is vetted and hired for their above-average skills, education, and knowledge, which allows them to offer a truly therapeutic experience. Whether you would like to recover from exercise, stress, or injury, CORE Massage Therapy or CORE Fusion Therapeutic bodywork will revitalize you mentally and heal you physically¹.
At Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab, our practitioners communicate with each other ensuring that you have the best experience no matter who you see. In some cases, we may even be able to use insurance.
Experience the blissful relaxation and health benefits of a CORE Massage or the valuable healing power of CORE Fusion Therapeutic Bodywork. Three tiers of certified therapists specialize in various modalities of massage from ancient techniques to the cutting edge.
Each massage is a professional massage which includes time to robe and disrobe. An hour massage includes 50 minutes of table time.
Real Client Testimonials
Type of Massage We Offer
Therapeutic Massage
Experience blissful relaxation as well as health benefits by alleviating pain, releasing endorphins and improving range of motion.
- Swedish
- Deep Tissue
- Myofascial Release
- Medical Massage
- Hand & Foot Therapy
- Orthopedic Massage
- Sports Massage
Fusion Massage
Integrates Therapeutic Massage with advanced techniques and modalities to enhance the body’s natural restorative process. Modalities customized for each individual body's needs.
- Cranial-Sacral
- Lymphatic
- Oncology
- Acupressure
- Pre/Post Natal
- Thai
- Shiatsu
Upgrade Your Experience!
Enhance your massage with special add-ons.
- Various aromatherapy options
- High grade, legal, plant-based, salves, oils, or lotions
Benefits of Massage
Monthly Massage Program
For regular massage clients, we offer a special monthly program for you. With the Monthly Program you receive the following benefits:
Call 831.425.9500 for more information or to sign up for our Monthly Program!
Do you live in the Santa Cruz or Watsonville area?
Check out our locals and new client specials here
We Take Insurance:
Call us today at 831-425-9500 to get your complimentary insurance verification.
Articles & Resources
What a beautiful morning to ride your bike to work and eliminate all those greenhouse gases! On Thursday, October 5th, Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab supported Fall Bike to Work Day and it sure was a crisp autumn sunrise. Santa Cruz CORE spent the morning connecting with hundreds of cyclists cruising through town. The […]
Read MoreOn August 26th, Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab participated in COBHA’s annual Holistic Health Wellness Fair! It was an amazing day collaborating with other businesses and practitioners to reflect on the Santa Cruz community. Our CORE team stoked out the downtown scene with our complimentary bodywork, fitness assessments and event specials! CORE is passionate […]
Read MoreBy Jaimi Jansen Massage is a form of physical therapy that manipulates the soft tissues of the body using varying degrees of pressure. Massage therapy is a medically approved approach to dealing with muscle and connective tissue discomfort. Swedish and Deep Tissue Massages Swedish massage is one of the most commonly known types of massage, […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday March 15th, our Santa Cruz CORE team participated in the Santa Cruz Business Fair at Cocoanut Grove. At our exhibit, we offered 10 minute complimentary massages from our awesome Massage Therapist Robin! In addition to massages we were selling special event pricing for our services and “buy one, get one” clothing items which […]
Read MoreHuge shout out to the Aptos and Capitola Soquel Chamber of Commerce for putting on the 2017 Business Showcase! On Wednesday February 22, our Santa Cruz CORE team attended the 2017 Business Showcase at Seascape Golf Course. Hundreds of people gathered to enjoy this event which was filled with groovy music, tasty food, and awesome raffle prizes! […]
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