Tom has already helped me recover from a 6-week lower-back muscle spasm and in the process of doing that has given me relief from the pain caused by an older ...
Due to my own shoulder pain, hip imbalances and pinched nerves, I became interested in learning massage therapy. In fact, after receiving treatments in orthopedic massage that were very effective, I said, "I gotta start doing that!!"
Relief of muscle tension, low back pain, gluteal discomfort, neck pain, joint misalignment, etc. can make life much better!! Pain relief is one of the main issues I treat, as massage therapy is really just that - helping people get better through healing and restorative methods!I learned Swedish massage in 2005 at Harbin Hot Springs. but then quickly transited to massage therapy! Shortly thereafter, I completed 2 different courses specializing in massage therapy called Orthopedic Massage (in 2007). This style of bodywork relieves pain, stress and muscle tension in the body. I do massage therapy to help people relieve stress and pain from their body - like low back, shoulder tension, sciatica, piriformis, etc. Massage therapy is VERY effective. Massage Therapy is the best way! As I continue to work, it becomes more and more important to educate the people I work on who have acute pain, chronic pain, shoulder stress - how they can improve their condition and how they can help themselves. "Regular" massage in nice - but massage therapy is . . . THERAPY!!
Spécialités
Massage
Massothérapie
Éducation et formation
Massage Therapist throughout all of the Santa Cruz area..
* shoulder tension
* neck pain
* low back pain massage
* chronic pain
* acute pain
* hip tension
* leg pain
* sciatica
* piriformis pain
I do massage therapy - I do a special kind of massage therapy called Orthopedic Massage. . . . it specifically assesses and treats tension, pain, stress and muscle dysfunction - yet this type of bodywork is surprisingly relaxing as well!
Here are some of the issues I treat using massage as well as muscle energy techniques (MET):
- neck and shoulder tension
- low back pain,
- hip imbalances or dysfunction
- sports related injuries
- repetitive motion injuries
- pinched nerves,
- sciatica
- acute pain
- chronic pain
Massage can be relaxing and soothing but massage therapy is more likely to relieve shoulder tension, neck pain, headaches, low back pain, SI joint problems, glute pain, joint pain, sore feet, leg pain, etc. Massage therapy is the process of identifying [something like neck tension] and then treating it with effective techniques. Stress can greatly contribute to tension in the body - like a tension headache! Stress is one of those silent contributors that we don't always notice - but stress slowly adds up and turns into chronic pain. If we want pain relief from tension or pain in the body, massage therapy is the best method! Relaxing massage will help to relieve tension but massage therapy goes a step further.
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Anglais
Horaires d'ouverture
Lundi : 8 h 00 — 17 h 00
Mardi : 9 h 00 — 17 h 00
Mercredi : 9 h 00 — 18 h 00
Jeudi : 9 h 00 — 17 h 00
Vendredi : 9 h 00 — 18 h 00
Samedi : 10 h 00 — 18 h 00
Dimanche : 9 h 00 — 17 h 00
Avis récents
Jessie Bunker-Maxwell
Tom has already helped me recover from a 6-week lower-back muscle spasm and in the process of doing that has given me relief from the pain caused by an older knee injury which had expanded into Iliotibial pain. His knowledge of anatomy is impressive and his ability to translate that into understanding what will help with your problem is what counts most. In addition to his skills as an orthopedic massage therapist, Tom is also an exceptionally good listener. Since my back issue has been recurring and my leg issue has been long-standing, there was quite a bit of history involved. Tom asks good questions and really hears what you are telling him. He has also introduced me to resistance stretching including stretches that I can do at home to help resolve my current problem and hopefully prevent future problems. And finally, Tom wildcrafts his own herbal salves. He makes a mean arnica with freshly foraged herb which can really help with pain.
2025-08-22 — Il y a 2 semaines
Lex Botkin
Tom is an exceptional body-worker. I came to him dealing with intense radiating nerve pain that ran from my neck, down my arm, and into my back (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome). Having seen many body-workers for all types of conditions for the last 30 years, I am very picky. I could tell right away that Tom was outstanding. He was highly focused and approached my treatment with a slow, methodical technique, working some very contracted muscles in my neck. Despite the pain I was in, I immediately felt at ease as soon as he began his work. After just one session, my pain was reduced by about 60%, and by the second session, it was completely gone. He is the best body-worker I have found in the Santa Cruz area. I can't recommend him enough!
2025-02-09 — il y a 6 mois
Caroline Campbell
Masterful. That's how I'd sum up what I've observed as Tom's capacity to tackle neuromuscular issues on a broad spectrum. I think he's so good because he's very experienced, and he listens acutely. Which is rare. My issues are chronic and I'm finally getting better after years of trying. Enough said!
2025-02-07 — il y a 7 mois
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Which medical practice is Dr. Tom P affiliated with?
Dr. Tom P is affiliated with Tom Pettengill Massage .
Where is Dr. Tom P's office located?
Dr. Tom P's office is situated at , Bonny Doon, 95060, CA
How do patients review Dr. Tom P?
Dr. Tom P has received an overall rating of 5/5 from 4 patients, with top scores for both bedside manner and wait time. Individual reviews and ratings can be found on his profile.
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