Massages & Bodywork
Massages & Bodywork
At Om Shanti Wellness San Diego, we offer a variety of therapeutic massages and bodywork to help you release tension, improve flexibility, and restore balance. Our expert therapists specialize in techniques designed for relaxation, recovery, and overall wellness.
Thai Yoga Massage, often called “lazy person’s yoga,” combines assisted yoga stretches with acupressure. Therapists use hands, elbows, knees, and feet to work along the body’s energy lines (Sen), promoting balance, flexibility, and deep relaxation.
– Increases joint mobility and muscle flexibility
– Reduces tension and improves energy flow
– Ideal for stress relief and overall wellness
Sports Massage focuses on specific muscles and connective tissue using firm pressure and targeted stretching. Perfect for athletes or active individuals, it helps:
– Improve performance and recovery
– Reduce muscle soreness and stiffness
– Prevent injuries and increase mobility
Deep Tissue Massage addresses chronic muscle tension and postural imbalances. Using firm pressure with hands, elbows, and forearms, it:
– Loosens tight muscles
– Improves circulation and joint flexibility
– Reduces pain and stress
– Promotes relaxation and body alignment
Traditional Thai Massage blends Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine techniques. Fully clothed, you receive gentle stretches, pulls, and rocking motions that:
– Release deep-seated tension
– Improve flexibility and range of motion
– Balance energy throughout the body
Focused entirely on the upper body, this massage relieves tension in the head, neck, shoulders, back, arms, and hands. Techniques include:
– Effleurage (long gliding strokes)
– Petrissage (kneading)
– Tapotement (rhythmic tapping)
Benefits: improved circulation, pain relief, and relaxation of stressed muscles.
Neuromuscular Bodywork uses slow, precise pressure to correct chronic tension patterns and structural imbalances. This therapy:
– Retrains the nervous system for relaxation
– Relieves chronic pain and anxiety
– Restores healthy movement patterns
– Combines science with therapeutic touch