Juan Carlos Morales is a licensed massage Therapist and health educator who graduated from NHI (National Holistic Institute) in Oakland. He comes to massage with a background of other embody practices including Sports, martial arts, dance, music, theater and carpentry. He is passionate about helping people enhance their general well-being, recover from injuries, widen range of motion, address TMJ dysfunction and relieve the soreness and aches caused by everyday life activities. He adapts each session to your specific needs, drawing from a wide range of modalities listed below.
-Swedish Massage; relaxation, reduce stress, improve posture, release endorphins to improve mood, Flush out metabolic byproducts, improve sleep, etc.
-Deep Tissue: Reduce stress, anxiety and muscle tension, help lower and high blood pressure, breaks up scar tissue and adhesions, improve athletic recovery and performance.
Benefits of Myofascial Therapy
Myofascial therapy is a gentle, hands-on technique that works with the fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles throughout the body. This therapy offers a wide range of physical and emotional benefits:
1. Relieves Chronic Pain
Myofascial release can significantly reduce pain caused by muscle tension, injury, or conditions like fibromyalgia. It targets restrictions in the fascia that may be contributing to discomfort.
2. Increases Flexibility & Range of Motion
By releasing tight fascia, this therapy helps restore movement and ease throughout the body—perfect for anyone feeling stiff, restricted, or recovering from injury.
3. Supports Postural Alignment
Tension in the fascia can pull the body out of balance. Myofascial therapy helps correct these imbalances, supporting a more natural and aligned posture.
4. Speeds Recovery & Prevents Injury
This work supports healing by increasing circulation and breaking up adhesions, which is especially helpful after surgery or repetitive strain. It also prepares the body to move more freely and safely.
5. Reduces Stress & Promotes Relaxation
The gentle, sustained pressure used in myofascial therapy has a calming effect on the nervous system—inviting a deep sense of relaxation and emotional release.
6. Enhances Circulation & Detoxification