Expert tips and insights from Santa Monica's top massage therapists for your wellness journey
Learn how trigger point therapy releases muscle knots, eliminates referred pain, and restores normal muscle function. Expert guide to techniques, benefits, and what to expect.
Reflexology maps specific zones on your feet and hands to corresponding organs and body systems. Applying targeted pressure to these points reduces tension, improves circulation, and supports whole-body healing—no oils, no undressing.
Aromatherapy massage pairs Swedish massage techniques with therapeutic essential oils—lavender for relaxation, eucalyptus for pain, peppermint for energy. This guide covers which oils work best, their proven effects, and what to expect.
Traditional Thai massage uses rhythmic acupressure, passive stretching, and assisted yoga postures to release energy blockages, increase flexibility, and relieve chronic pain—performed fully clothed on a floor mat, no oils needed.
Couples massage lets two people receive simultaneous side-by-side massages, each with their own therapist. It reduces stress together, strengthens connection, and makes a meaningful gift—ideal for anniversaries, date nights, or wellness goals.
Comprehensive guide to prenatal massage during pregnancy. Learn about safety, benefits, techniques, and what to expect from pregnancy massage therapy in Santa Monica.
Experience the therapeutic benefits of hot stone massage. Learn how heated stones enhance relaxation, relieve muscle tension, and promote healing.
Sports massage targets the muscle groups stressed by your specific activity, using deep-tissue work, stretching, and trigger point techniques to prevent injuries, flush lactic acid, and cut recovery time—tailored for athletes at every level.
Everything you need to know about deep tissue massage therapy - from techniques and benefits to what to expect during your session. Expert insights from Santa Monica's licensed therapists.
Swedish massage uses five flowing strokes—effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction, and vibration—to lower cortisol, improve circulation, and relieve muscle tension. Learn what each technique does, its benefits, and what to expect at Just What You Knead in Santa Monica.
Regular massage therapy—even once a month—measurably lowers cortisol, reduces chronic pain, improves sleep quality, and strengthens immune function. Here is what the research shows and how to build massage into a sustainable wellness routine.