I visited Therese Hosteller of California, for a 15 minute combination of massages.
For students and members, 15 minutes with Hosteller is only $12! Not to mention the convenience of stopping for a quick massage at your very own Student Rec Center!
Hosteller has been practicing the art of massage therapy since 1988, and her primary focus has been on enhancing athletic performance.
“Sports massage is my thing! said Hosteller, “I like working on people with injuries because you can actually see them heal.”
Hosteller has an extended massage education from working for an orthopedic surgeon for three years focusing on injury recovery for athletes.
I was informed that Swedish massage simply means to stretch the body. Maybe it’s just me, but based on the name I always assumed it meant something much more complex. Wrong. When performing the Swedish massage, a masseuse will use a kneading motion to increase the blood flow, and follow with techniques designed to stretch the body’s muscles and tendons. Simple huh?
When I was through asking questions, Hosteller sat me down in a chair and stretched my neck from side to side. She even
showed me a simple technique I can do at home!
Next, I laid down on the table while Hosteller checked my legs for tension and unevenness.
“Most people have uneven legs, and I can fix it,” said Hosteller.
Apparently, people tend to put pressure on one side of their body resulting in leg unevenness. If you are right handed you tend to be left leg dominate and vice versa.
My legs were fine, but my thighs had tension in places I never knew existed. She showed me where most rock climbers carried bodily stress, and it turned out I was sore in those places!
Hosteller offers a variety of massages including chair, reflexology, table, Swedish, sport, trigger point and deep tissue. You can even have a focused massage and information session on a specified trouble spot.
Prices range from $12 to $50, beating out any salon massage as far as I know.
Before I leave you, I want to share one last tip I learned from Hosteller. Salt has natural healing agents, so taking a bath with it or even mixing it with warm water and rubbing it on a sore area with a towel can help tremendously! Sea salt is preferred, but table salt will work too.
I will be away for the next two weeks soaking up the summer sun. But don’t worry, my promotions’ team, Lauren and Liz, will be posting and making sure you have your weekly dose of Campus Recreation.
YOUR inside connection to Campus Recreation- Steph
For students and members, 15 minutes with Hosteller is only $12! Not to mention the convenience of stopping for a quick massage at your very own Student Rec Center!
Hosteller has been practicing the art of massage therapy since 1988, and her primary focus has been on enhancing athletic performance.
“Sports massage is my thing! said Hosteller, “I like working on people with injuries because you can actually see them heal.”
Hosteller has an extended massage education from working for an orthopedic surgeon for three years focusing on injury recovery for athletes.
I was informed that Swedish massage simply means to stretch the body. Maybe it’s just me, but based on the name I always assumed it meant something much more complex. Wrong. When performing the Swedish massage, a masseuse will use a kneading motion to increase the blood flow, and follow with techniques designed to stretch the body’s muscles and tendons. Simple huh?
When I was through asking questions, Hosteller sat me down in a chair and stretched my neck from side to side. She even
showed me a simple technique I can do at home!Next, I laid down on the table while Hosteller checked my legs for tension and unevenness.
“Most people have uneven legs, and I can fix it,” said Hosteller.
Apparently, people tend to put pressure on one side of their body resulting in leg unevenness. If you are right handed you tend to be left leg dominate and vice versa.
My legs were fine, but my thighs had tension in places I never knew existed. She showed me where most rock climbers carried bodily stress, and it turned out I was sore in those places!
Hosteller offers a variety of massages including chair, reflexology, table, Swedish, sport, trigger point and deep tissue. You can even have a focused massage and information session on a specified trouble spot.
Prices range from $12 to $50, beating out any salon massage as far as I know.
Before I leave you, I want to share one last tip I learned from Hosteller. Salt has natural healing agents, so taking a bath with it or even mixing it with warm water and rubbing it on a sore area with a towel can help tremendously! Sea salt is preferred, but table salt will work too.
I will be away for the next two weeks soaking up the summer sun. But don’t worry, my promotions’ team, Lauren and Liz, will be posting and making sure you have your weekly dose of Campus Recreation.
YOUR inside connection to Campus Recreation- Steph
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