Maria Espinosa is a certified Massage Therapist. She earned her associates degree in massage therapy in 2016 from Monterey Peninsula College. Maria enjoys learning and continuing to develop her skills to better help her clients. As a massage therapist she uses a variety of techniques to cater to each individual’s needs, including Swedish, and Prenatal massage for relaxation as well as Deep Tissue and light stretching/mobilization for more therapeutic body work. Maria has many years of experience in a clinical massage environment as well as a tranquil spa environment, and in turn can soothe the body into a comfortable and safe state of being. Every body has its own history and with that every massage that this therapist gives is modified to address what the customer’s body responds to. The goal is to help the body to heal, always.

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Dr. Lauren Garcia received her Bachelors of Arts in Anthropology at San Francisco State University and Bachelors of Science in Human Biology at University of Western States. She then began her Chiropractic journey at the University of Western States where she got her Doctorate in Chiropractic graduating with cum laude.

Dr. Garcia completed her internship at Palo Alto VA where she had the privilege of working alongside clinicians and treating a diverse patient population with complex cases. During her time at the VA, she gained invaluable insight into the intricacies of chiropractic care and developed a deep appreciation for the impact it can have on improving patients’ lives. Dr. Garcia utilizes diversified adjusting as well as using the Graston technique to address patients complaints.

In her free time she is spending time with her 5 year old Samoyed and checking out new restaurants in the Bay Area.

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Dr. Crystal Itliong received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis on Exercise and Movement Science from San Francisco State University. While pursuing a medical degree, Dr. Crystal learned about chiropractic and was inspired by its holistic and integrated approach to treating patient conditions. She then decided to pursue her doctorate degree in chiropractic, graduating with Cum Laude honors from Palmer College of Chiropractic West.

Dr. Itliong is devoted to implementing patient-centered, evidence-based care for patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, through postural and movement assessment, manual therapy, and personalized therapeutic exercises. She encourages her patients to be proactive in their health and wellness to cultivate a strong body and mind to perform at their best.

Since graduating, Dr. Itliong has completed post-graduate training for prenatal and pediatric care to receive her Certification by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP) including the Webster technique certification through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). She utilizes a broad range of techniques tailored to the patient which include diversified adjusting techniques along with Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), SOT cranial adjusting, and Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab (FAKTR).

In her free time, you will find Dr. Itliong participating in outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, paddle boarding, and weight training. When not out and about, she delves into her creative mind by gardening, painting, cooking, and reading.

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Joseph is a massage therapist who believes the body communicates with the mind. Before deciding to become a Massage Therapist, he accumulated a variety of experience in client services, understanding that communication is one of the most important aspects of any personal interaction. Graduating from National Holistic Institute Core program in January 2016, he continued his education with the Advanced Neuromuscular Training program immediately afterwards finishing in August 2017. There he was trained in modalities such as Swedish and Shiatsu, and finished the program in neuromuscular therapy with focus on pain management and recovery. While understanding pain and discomfort as warning sensations from the mind, Joseph believes that there is a difference when the pain starts and pain sensations from prolonged imbalance- our bodies will have different reactions depending on what kind of pain is happening. His mission to you is to be the support in growing stronger than the pain, focusing on the body so that the mind can follow.

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Dr. Ledia Mati is a chiropractor licensed by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners. She received her bachelor’s degree from University of Toronto, specializing in Human Biology and received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic with cum laude honors. She is certified in Active Release Technique (ART), Fascial Movement Taping (Rocktape) and Webster Technique.

Ledia has dedicated her life to spreading her love of chiropractic in everything she does. While only a student at Palmer Chiropractic college she developed the app Chiroexams to help her fellow students study for their board exams after noticing a huge deficiency in the market. She is a former Professor at Palmer Chiropractic College. She also worked at Apple, which increased her interest in ergonomics in the modern day workplace.

She is committed to enhancing patient’s health by using an integrated approach with the goal of increasing function and reducing pain of her patients. Many people need help managing their chronic and acute pain from sports or general activities of daily living. Her focus when treating her patients is to provide comfortable, effective care with treatment plans which are tailored specifically for everyone’s needs and goals. She takes a comprehensive approach to treatment, which may include chiropractic manipulation, soft tissue therapy, therapeutic exercises, physiotherapy modalities, and nutrition counselling. She looks forward to empowering patients to live healthier lives through her treatments.

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Marcela is passionate about Lymphatic Drainage Massage and has over 10 years of experience in this technique. Her approach to lymphatic drainage massage is to personalize each treatment to your needs. She works closely with you to understand your concerns, medical history, and lifestyle and develop a treatment plan tailored to you.

She has received extensive training in Lymphatic Drainage Massage, which involves a gentle and non-invasive technique that helps to stimulate lymphatic flow and promote detoxification and healing. This specialized massage can improve circulation, reduce swelling and inflammation, relieve pain and stiffness, and help support the body’s natural healing process by enhancing the immune system.

Education: Physical Therapy Degree - Brazil | 2011 National Holistic Institute - California | 2024 Lymphatic Drainage Massage - Brazilian Technique

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Dr. Sarah received her Honors Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Guelph- Humber in Ontario, Canada. After working at an integrated health clinic as a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach for a year, she pursued her goal of becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic at New York Chiropractic College in upstate New York.

Having learned the importance of balance in life, Dr. Sarah strongly believes that adding functional movement and good nutrition to your daily life will enhance performance and lead to a happier, healthier life. Passing on that knowledge to all of her patients is one of her top priorities as a chiropractor. Dr. Sarah believes in the importance of chiropractic care throughout all stages of life to increase function and reduce pain.

She is certified in full body Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) and Webster technique by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. While using a comprehensive approach, she utilizes diversified adjustments, Nimmo, IASTM and Rocktape in her treatment plans to cater to every patients’ individual goals and needs.

In her spare time you will find Dr. Sarah running, exploring new trails and enjoying the sunshine.

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One of the top massage therapists at Santa Clara Custom Chiropractic, Florence finished her massage therapy program in De Anza College and she is a Certificated Massage Therapist in California. She offers Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports and Reflexology massage.

Her work is quit intuitive and helpful for those experiencing pain, stress, injuries or just want to relax. Her massage focuses on the primary goal of relaxation and stress relief. She also incorporates arm and leg stretches to promote greater flexibility. She provides a warm, safe and private space with a professional massage table, high quality massage lotion or cream, relaxing music, and linens and towels. The session is always tailored to meet her client’s specific needs and preferences.

Massage is for just about everyone. She finds bodywork vital, rewarding and very gratifying as she sees her client’s stress and tension melt away.

She invites you to relax and renew with her caring touch.

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