CA # 28462
# T95836
Sports Massage
General
Contemporary Cupping Methods
Sports massage for athletes preparing for the Olympics. Regular therapists for the men's & women's Rugby team. Stretching, recovery & special focus on problem areas were my primary tasks for helping these incredible athletes stay in the competitive condition needed in this high level arena.
I enjoyed many years of working on several of the San Diego Chargers before they left town. I also participated in as a recovery massage therapist at their grueling spring training camp.
For over a decade I worked with the senior population of La Jolla, including clients at Casa De Manana, White Sands & the Patrician. I focused on stretching & pain relief from arthritis and other age related issues.
Located inside the San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club, many of my clients from the club are athletic in nature. The club not only is home to many tennis players, but also has a full gym and group classes, so I have been able to help many of these participants with their aches & pains through sports massage techniques such as stretching, flushing out muscles & focusing on the problem areas to keep them going in their activities. Because of my experience with the senior community, I've been fortunate enough that many athletes have sent their parents to me to help them feel their best too!
I became a certified cupping therapist in 2019. I learned traditional cupping using glass cups & fire, medi-cupping using a pump & my favorite.... sports cupping. Sports cupping uses soft silicone cups that can be moved around for a nice flushing movement & can be left on while stretching. I also learned facial cupping, which feels lovely, but more importantly pumps up the skin, increasing circulation & the overall health of the skin. Facial cupping can also help relieve jaw tension.
My experience as a fitness trainer has helped me easily transition into sports massage. Both include stretching and focusing on ailments common to athletic activities to help clients achieve their fitness & recreational aspirations.