We provide a variety of different types of massage therapy including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Injury, Craniol-Sacral and Thai Massage. All treatments are available by appointment in our private treatment room or in the comforts of your home. Please call for an appointment, or email the therapist directly from our site.

Emily Watson, LMT emilywatson@physicalfocus.com cellphone: 805-284-6346 - deep swedish

Emily Kligerman, LMT, CYT emilyk@physicalfocus.com cellphone:805-453-2805 - thai, swedish, yoga

Steve Graves, LMT steve@physicalfocus.com -cell phone: 451-7508 - deep tissue, sports

Thai Massage: The healing art of Thai massage is a tradition that has been practiced for over 2, 500 years. The intention of a Thai massage is to guide the recipient into a state of balance. A Thai massage is practiced on a mat on the floor and the recipient is fully clothed. The massage is a rhythmic combination of gentle stretching, compressions, energy work, acupressure, and Yoga. The massage is very dynamic. As the receiver is moved through a sequence of postures tailored to his or her individual needs, tight muscles and busy minds are relaxed and stagnant energy becomes released stimulating the body’s healing process. To prepare for a Thai massage, it is recommended not to eat at least one hour prior to the massage. Wear loose and comfortable clothing. For recipient’s comfort, it is advised to take time prior to session to cleanse the hands and feet.

Deep Swedish:This traditional massage will induce relaxation and promote stress reduction. The techniques used help relax the muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. There are five main strokes; petrissage (kneading), effleurage (stroking), friction, tapotement (tapping), and vibration. Some deeper techiniques including trigger point therapy can be used in problem areas. The amount of pressure used is determined by the client. You can choose a whole body massage or request work on just a specific area such as neck and shoulders. For a whole body massage you are warmly draped at all times except for the area being worked on. You will leave with a feeling of complete relaxation.