Chair Massage, Beer, Dogs, and Live Music: What more could you want on a Friday night? On April 12th, 2019 CORE partnered with Shanty Shack Brewing by providing free chair massages. CORE’s booth was in a cozy corner next to the fire pit outside. The weather was phenomenal! CORE showcased Allen Harder’s integrative holistic approach to massage. […]
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 out with a bang on the last day with a 5k/ 10k. The race was presented by Covewater Paddle Surf. What Competition! Every year Steamer Lane […]
Girls Rock Post-Ride Fun!
All Girls Rock, but Who are the Girls Rock of Santa Cruz? On March 23rd, the Girls Rock Santa Cruz Mountain Bikers started and ended their monthly ride at our amazing neighbor, Patagonia, on River Street. Girls Rock mission is to “inspire Bay Area women mountain bikers with rides and resources that are supportive, social, […]
Stress-Free UCSC Wellness Event
Engaging with Student Life to Optimize Health The Student Union Assembly reached out to CORE to collaborate on a private event for coping with mental and physical health stressors surrounding finals and test taking. On the sunny mid-morning of March 13th, talented massage therapist Juan Alvizar offered five-minute chair massages to UC Santa Cruz Students. […]
CBD Oil Massage at Santa Cruz Core
Cannabis plants (including marijuana and hemp) have for a long time been used for medicinal purposes. The use of cannabis can be traced back to ancient China, ancient Egypt, and many other civilizations throughout the world. Today, cannabis plants have a range of uses including the making of paper, clothes, beauty creams, and recreational use. […]
All About Honey
Honey has many uses in the home. It can be used as a sweeter or topping and is a popular remedy in times of illness. It can also be used to treat sore throats and skin burns, to make face masks and topical creams, and has even been studied to treat cancer. It’s Contents Honey […]
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 can achieve greater results for treating pain. Thanks to our wide range of services, a client can combine many of our treatment modalities to better […]
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 2-3 colds a year and children even more (1). Common colds usually clear up on their own within a week or two, but these may […]
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 the Meridian and Yin-Yang theories, to explain phenomena in the body under normal circumstance and when affected by a disease. What are the Zang Fu […]
Acupuncture Treatment for Pain
Acupuncture is an effective alternative treatment for pain. For generations, acupuncture techniques have been used in Chinese Medicine to treat a range of ailments from the common cold to circulation problems. Now, Acupuncture is recognized as an effective treatment for pain and is even beneficial in some operating rooms as an anesthesia alternative. Given that […]
