Manual Medicine is Good Medicine
in Huntington Beach
About David J. Razo
David J. Razo has practiced Massage & Bodywork in Southern California for more then 15 years. David's comprehensive background in the art and science of several different Western and Eastern alternative health modalities allows him to create comprehensive treatment plans customized to the needs of each individual. For most of his career, David has worked with clients who suffer from serious and/or debilitating medical conditions and who have found relief and comfort through the care he provides.
A former massage therapy vocational program director and instructor, David is an active member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). David also has a Master's degree in Chinese Medicine from the Southern California University of Health Sciences. Drawing on his diverse background, David actively promotes all forms of effective Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for health care and writes and lectures on the benefits of CAM therapies.
David works with and accepts referrals from physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, psychologists, and medical doctors.
A former massage therapy vocational program director and instructor, David is an active member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). David also has a Master's degree in Chinese Medicine from the Southern California University of Health Sciences. Drawing on his diverse background, David actively promotes all forms of effective Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for health care and writes and lectures on the benefits of CAM therapies.
David works with and accepts referrals from physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, psychologists, and medical doctors.
Weekday & Weekend Appt. Available
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Hypoallergenic
We only use unscented hypoallergenic lotion and cream.
Some clients seek massage for...
Back Pain
Back pain affects 80% of Americans and manifests in many different forms, including contracted muscles, trigger points and referred pain, nerve entrapment, and other causes. Massage therapy can help ease the burden of pain associated with tightened and constricted muscles, reduce muscle inflammation and compression, increase mobility and flexibility, relieve trigger point pain, and promote an overall sense of wellness. Massage therapy is excellent when integrated into a medically supervised back-treatment plan, so be sure to ask your doctor about it.
Post-surgical Scars
Scar tissue from surgical incisions often may result in a myofascial (muscle) pain syndrome. For example, an individual who has had a surgical incision in the abdominal region may experience an uncomfortable pulling or tugging sensation that travels deep under the tissue and even extends to other regions of the body. During the healing process from a surgical incision, the muscles at the incision site stick and bind together in tension patterns that create new contours, which can result in muscular imbalances and pain. Massage therapy aims to "un-wrinkle" the muscular fabric and release these tension patterns to reduce pain and discomfort. Consult your doctor for a referral.
Cosmetic Surgery Scars
The texture and feel of coarse scar tissue from cosmetic surgery can significantly be improved through massage therapy, which can soften and flatten the soft tissues, thereby minimizing the appearance of visible scars. Similar to post-surgical scars (described above), during the initial healing process, the formation of scar tissue can generate an uncomfortable pulling sensation and tightness in and around the incision area. Massage therapy helps eliminate these uncomfortable sensations while maintaining the tone of the soft tissue. Massage therapy is recommended during the recovery phase of any cosmetic surgery. Consult your doctor for a referral.
Tension Headaches
Tension headaches, or stress headaches, as they also are known, are all too common in this fast-paced world. People who suffer from these debilitating headaches generally experience stiffness combined with a continuous dull ache at the lower back of head. Other associated conditions that frequently accompany tension headaches include pain and tenderness at the temples and on the top of the head, sore neck and/or shoulders, and jaw stiffness. Massage therapy treatment is highly effective in relieving tension and chronic headaches and relieving the stress that causes this type of pain.
