Endometriosis and Acupuncture: Natural Healing
Endometriosis is a gynaecological condition that affects about 10% of women of reproductive age (“Endometriosis,” 2021). Women who suffer from endometriosis can have a range of intrusive symptoms including pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, and painful periods. Endometriosis has no known cure and its treatment revolves around symptom management. Acupuncture may be an effective complementary […]
Learn to Use the Thera Cane with Juan!
🤩Once you see a Thera Cane and pick one up, it’s hard to resist holding on to…and that’s before you even know how to use it! 🥰A simple self-massage device can go a long way towards working with your muscular knots, stiffness, and general woes of your hard-to-reach areas. The Thera Cane’s simple yet effective […]
Avoid 3 Types of Soft Tissue Injuries and Lower Back Pain with 2 Solutions
Stop these 3 types of soft tissue injuries and lower back pain now! You might be causing chronic pain without knowing, we have 2 solutions for you. Soft Tissue Injuries Soft tissue injuries are a common cause of low back pain. The vertebrae of the lower back are supported by many soft tissues including […]
New 6 Ingredient Lung Repair Elixir
Craig’s New 6 Ingredient Lung Repair Elixir is a well recognized herbal remedy that assists the lungs in the healing process to stay healthy with medicinal properties. The new 6 ingredient elixir contains a mixture of herbs that have been traditionally used to treat lung infections and promote health and nutrition. This includes mullein leaf, […]
4th of July Firecracker Race
4th of July Morning Celebrated CORE’s Way! On the 4th of July, CORE celebrated in the best way possible! CORE had a booth at the Santa Cruz Firecracker Race. It took place at Harvey West Park. TheSanta Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club holds the event every year. There is no better way to kickstart the holiday than […]
Veg Fest 2019
An Eco-Friendly Dream! On April 6th, the sun was shining, and it was the perfect day to explore our cozy beach town. People flocked from all over California to participate in the very first Santa Cruz Veg Fest! There were over 75 exhibitors set up at the Coconut Grove above the Boardwalk. What a […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
What Makes a Good Massage?
For those who are new to massage or don’t what to look for in a massage, it is important to keep a few questions in mind. What do you want to get out of it? How comfortable do you feel? Are there any specific areas you want worked on? What will make it worth your […]