Personalized Care for REAL Change
Catherine Cortez, MA, CMT, HWC​​​​
Catherine Cortez, MA, CMT, HWC​​​​
Certified Massage Therapist
Health & Wellness Coach
Movement Educator
CAMTC#72184
[email protected] (510) 932-3291
Therapeutic Massage and Movement Education
Hourly Rate: $115/ 60min
Therapeutic Massage and Movement Education
Hourly Rate: $115/ 60min
All sessions are individualized to the specific needs of each client and may include any or all of the following treatments
All sessions are individualized to the specific needs of each client and may include any or all of the following treatments
ART - Active Release Techniques
ART - Active Release Techniques
Active Release Techniques, ART, is the gold standard in soft tissue care and depends on the practitioner's deep understanding of the musculo-skeletal system including fascia, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. It is a movement based massage technique used to treat any number of complaints relating to these structures. Clients will actively participate in the session via specific movement protocols to optimize bio-mechanical release of targeted tissues.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past lingering injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during the session is crucial and muscular soreness is common after the treatment.
Myofascial Therapy
Myofascial Therapy
Myofascial massage is a technique used to treat injuries and discomfort, reducing pain and increasing range of motion by targeting the fascia - the membrane surrounding muscles - rather than the muscle itself. While other forms of massage can overlook the fascia, myofascial massage focuses specifically on releasing tension between the fascia and muscle tissue.
Gua Sha or IASTM
Gua Sha or IASTM
Implement Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation is a bodywork technique that employs a variety of tools to stimulate blood flow and release fascial adhesions. It is based on the ancient Chinese tradition of Gua Sha or scraping to release toxic energy from the body and reduce pain.
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage
Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels, and overall relaxation.
Movement Education
Movement Education
Muscular discomfort or tension can often be due to faulty movement which causes compensation patterns in other areas of the body. Movement education includes evaluation of movement, mobility, and strength with suggestions and instructions for exercises to improve overall movement performance and body awareness. Review and instruction of client supplied PT exercises also provided.