Massage Services in San Clemente

Deep Tissue Massage

Myofascial Release

Myofascial release massage gently stretches tight fascia to:

• Improve elasticity, fluidity, and ease of movement

• Reduce fascia restrictions contributing to chronic muscle pain & stubborn knots

• Enhance circulation and lymphatic flow through the fascia tissue

• Promote nervous system relaxation and proper muscle repair

I also utilize myofascial massage techniques to assist in therapeutic & deep tissue work.

Deep tissue massage uses slow, focused strokes to reach deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. This helps to:

• Release stubborn knots & trigger points

• Reduce neck, shoulder, & back tension

• Improve flexibility and range of motion

• Support recovery from physical activity or posture related tension or strain

Vagus Nerve Massage

Vagus nerve stimulation massage uses gentle techniques designed to support nervous system regulation, allowing muscles to relax fully and tension to release naturally. A vagus nerve reset and nervous system regulation massage may help:

• Calm overactive nervous system responses

• Reduce stress-induced tension patterns contributing to chronic pain

• Enhance the mind-body connection and allow for relaxation, rest, and repair

• Improve the parasympathetic nervous system response (rest and digest mode), crucial for muscle recovery and repair

• Encourage deep breathing and release of subconscious tension

TMJ Massage / Jaw Pain Massage

Massage for TMJ pain relief focuses on releasing tension in the jaw, neck, and surrounding muscles. Massage for jaw pain or TMJ disorder aims to:

• Help the massester release and reduce restrictions on the temporomandibular joint

• Reduce teeth grinding, jaw clenching, and subconscious tension patterns

• Release knots resulting from accumulated tension from TMJ disorder

• Restore the joint's full range of motion

• Reduce stress on the joint and degradation

Often combined with vagus nerve stimulation.

Head & Neck Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic drainage massage on the head & neck focuses on gentle lymphatic stimulation to support the body’s natural detox pathways. Brain drainage, referred to as glymphatic drainage, is essential for brain health and may prevent brain-related illnesses. Glymphatic drainage massage:

• Opens lymphatic pathways for effective drainage

• Reduces lymph stagnation in the face, neck, and brain to support brain detox

• Provide brain fog relief and reduce symptoms of chronic fatigue

The Perrin Technique is a further specialized treatment for severe chronic fatigue patients, conducted under the supervision of Signature Physical Therapy. Click here for more info.

What to Expect at Signature Massage in San Clemente

If you feel overwhelmed with options, please don't worry! Massage sessions are personalized, and techniques are frequently combined based on your needs. You may want a deep tissue massage session, but we begin with vagus nerve stimulation to gently encourage an overactive nervous system to release those stubborn knots and trigger points. Or combine with myofascial release techniques to ensure fascial restrictions aren't inhibiting release of chronic tension.

A variety of techniques provide the foundation for my practice, and intuition guides each personalized session.

Consultation

When you first work with me, we will do a thorough consultation and discuss your medical history to confirm massage therapy is safe for you. Next, we will discuss your pain points and long-term goals. Our intro session is guided by your requests, and as I listen to your body and what it responds to, I'll make recommendations combining techniques to build out the most effective massage for you. Each further session begins with a short consultation to hear updates on your progress and adjust our approach, or address a new need.

Please call or text me with any questions - I am happy to discuss what you're looking for before you decide to book with me.

Session Options & Pricing

Personalized Sessions

We offer 60-minute ($125), 90-minute ($175), and 2-hr massages ($250).
Personalized sessions combine a variety of techniques as your body's response and intuition guide our work together.

Specialty Sessions

Scalp, Face, & Jaw - 30 minutes - $70
The Perrin Technique - 40 minutes - $90

Please see our full pricing guide and membership options at the link below.