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Who needs a massage?

Frankly speaking, you should consider one! Our lives are complex and busy, and can be stressful. Our bodies are capable of inviting and holding unwanted discomfort or pain that results in dysfunction and some kind of disruption in our lives. This could be from a simple injury or something more chronic.

Massage can offer a multitude of avenues to give you back function and relief:

• Improve range of motion
• Enhance sleep quality
• Promote greater energy and improved concentration
• Increase circulation
• Reduce spasms, muscle cramps, and fatigue
• Promote faster recovery from injury
• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow

I carefully and thoughtfully tailor your massage with a combination of learned techniques:

  • Swedish

    We’ve all heard of this type of massage and it’s one of the most common and traditional forms of massage therapy. This technique is used to promote a calming, relaxing sensation throughout, facilitating blood circulation to those muscles in tension. I use flowing, long strokes, kneading and gentle rocking, all within a pressure that is comfortable for you.

  • Deep Tissue

    This modality focuses on re-aligning deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, and releasing muscle spasms, and fascial adhesions. This therapy is ideal for those who have chronic pain or injury, need postural realignment, have a sedentary lifestyle or job that requires a lot of sitting, or for those who enjoy deeper pressure. This treatment will generally be applied to specific areas of pain and other muscles that may be contributing. I may involve stretching and joint mobilization to help release those associated trigger points (fascial adhesions or built-up scar tissue).

  • Gua Sha

    Gua Sha is an ancient Asian bodywork treatment for healing of chronic pain. It is especially effective in releasing tight, painful areas that inhibit movement, allowing for greater range of motion. A smooth tool made of stone is used to release tight fascia and breaks down scar tissue and adhesions. It is extremely effective, and I use it in almost every massage, but it is important to know that it can leave reddening in areas of greater tension that can last up to 4-6 days.

  • Cupping

    This treatment involves placing silicone suction cups to lift the skin and muscles to release fascial adhesions that cause chronic pain. It helps facilitate proper blood circulation to those muscles that have gone through heavy training loads, intense emotion or high levels of stress and work-related holding patterns. It is important to know that it can leave reddening in areas of greater tension that can last up to 4-6 days.

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60 minutes | $160

75 minutes | $185

90 minutes | $220

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What Clients Are Saying...

  • “In the last decade of getting bodywork from Cathy, I came to realize that of all the health team professionals that I have to help manage chronic pain, she is the one my body missed the most during the Pandemic. Having broken my neck and a couple traumas to the spine in my youth, the interactive work of participating with her in the releasing of tension in muscles, tendons and ligaments, through movement and breathing, has been phenomenal. This isn’t your spa massage, and you can expect a little pain in the process of release, especially the tensions that have been stored there for many years. However, through her use of a variety of techniques, with time I’ve gained more mobility, healed shoulder and knee injuries, and have improved my posture. Cathy is a present, educated professional who knows human anatomy well. She “listens” to my body’s needs and tailors each session accordingly. I’ve always felt safe with her work and am truly grateful for her service.”

    – Deanna, Former Palo Alto Teacher

  • “I’ve been going to Cathy for massages for a while now. She not only gives an awesome massage, she also has answers! What I mean is, when I tell her my lower back and leg hurts while driving, she will tell me to try this, or try that. So far everything she suggests for my aches and pains helps! I am so happy to have Cathy for massages and information. I get a great massage and answers to my issues. Friendly and personable, extremely knowledgeable in her field, I love my experiences with Cathy and highly recommend her.”

    – Deb, Livermore

  • “Cathy is a wonderful massage therapist who has done much to ease my aches and pains over the last months. I live with various chronic symptoms and a complex medical and surgical history which has made working with massages therapists in the past a challenge. Cathy has amazing knowledge of the body and how it operates as well as a natural intuition about my body, my physical challenges and what in my body needs support in terms of massage therapy. She has a wonderful touch always getting the balance between deep and gentle right for the different parts of my body she works on. I always feel relaxed and regenerated after our sessions.”

    – Charlotte, Orange County

  • “Cathy Nagy is hands down the best massage therapist I have ever encountered in my 30 years of pursuing holistic body therapy. Combining the latest massage theories with her  thorough understanding of the physical mechanics of the body she has literally fixed  numerous ailments in my body, including sciatica and plantar fasciitis. Cathy also suggests  exercises and stretches for learning about and maintaining the health of your body. Having  her as my massage therapist has saved me from the maladies brought on by persistent poor work habits, perimenopause and aging. She's AMAZING.”

    – Felicia, Palo Alto

  • “I have become a regular client of Cathy since the early days of Covid. She is very empathetic, professional and creates a relaxing environment where her knowledge and experience can best tackle the tensions and the pain points in your body. If you respond to deeper work you will find lasting relief from her massages. I recommend her to all my friends and family.”

    – Rory, Palo Alto