Malissa McQuay...pursuing her passion to help people achieve
a higher level of health through massage...
Currently accepting new clients indoors or outdoors if preferred, and I am fully vaccinated.
Relaxation massage helps alleviate tension and stress in our bodies. This includes our mind and emotions as well. First warming up the muscles, then stroke in a manner to relax the muscle/tendon in order to free its tightness. Working on certain areas to help eliminate knots. Performing this procedure enhances a feeling of relief... physically, mentally and emotionally.
Is a pain free technique of stretching that opens up complete lines of fascia. The stretching is based on the idea of opening up the joints with traction and light range of motion movements to allow for space within the joint.
Based on an ancient Chinese medicine technique called Gua Sha. IASTM is clinically proven to effectively address with fascial restrictions and scar tissue to aid in supporting optimal range of motion in patients. IASTM helps break down scar tissue, decrease pain, and increase circulation to help facilitate in the remodeling phase of affected tissue and structures. Proven to help achieve faster outcomes for chronic and acute conditions ranging from strains, planter fasciitis, carpal tunnel, Achilles tendinitis, tennis elbow, and IT band syndrome to name a few. It is used extensively in NFL, NBA, collegiate sports, and other sports.
Known Benefits of CBD Oil
1. Used to reduce muscle pain and for chronic pain management
2. Has Anti-inflammatory Properties
3. Promotes restful sleep
4. Used in treating depression
5. Aids in regulating stress
6. Known to help with epilepsy and seizure
7. Arrests cancerous growth
8. Treats Irritable Bowel Syndrome
9. Effective in treating PTSD
10. Strengthens cardiovascular system
11. Joint pain relief
My belief and technique is never to work in pain. Deep tissue massage is a massage technique that involves applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of your muscles and mainly used to treat musculoskeletal issues, such as strains and sports injuries. connective tissues. Focusing on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronic aches and pains and like a stiff neck and upper back, low back pain, quad, hamstring , and sore shoulders.
Neuromuscular therapy work is a modality that stays under the pain threshold and works with the communication between muscles and central nervous system. It aids in reestablishIng the way they communicate and fire. Always working in a pressure to get the client into the parasympathetic state where the body will relax and release rather than tense up and protect with pain. (Fight or fligh)
A modality that focuses on releasing trigger points, which are small, tight knots that develop in muscles that might show up as sharp, intense spasms, or as a dull generalized pain. They may even cause pain in other areas of the body (an effect known as “referral pain”). it releases a taut band on a muscle that can cause referral pain. Involves delivering and releasing isolated pressure. As a client of trigger point work you may be invited to breathing exercises. breathing deeply to help soften around tight spots.
Other modalities available include hot stone, Swedish, body scrubs, kinesiology taping, body brushing, shiatsu, Thai, prenatal, and body wraps.
Available for chair massage for corporate events. Such as staff appreciation day or health care events. Can also bring other therapist for event.
Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Advanced Neuromuscular Therapist working with professional NFL players, as well as division 1 Collegiate athletes and general public. Performing Sports Massage, Trigger Point, Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy, IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization), FST Level 1 (Fascial Stretch Therapy), Swedish, Hot Stone, Lymphatic Facilitation, Shiatsu, Thai massage. Customizing each individual session to help release tension and facilitate the body’s natural healing process, by reestablishing the way the nerves and muscles communicate. Maximizing clients’ performance, satisfaction, and retention. Te’cnica Ga’vilan And Rocktape Certified.
Experience
Certified Massage Therapist:
-The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in Half Moon Bay
-Canyon Ranch Retreat in Woodside Hills
-Saint Mary's College of California
-San Francisco 49ers
Certifications:
-Certified advanced neuromuscular massage therapist and health educator
-Certified massage therapist - CMT
-Certified fascial stretch therapist -CFST Level 1
-Certificate in sports massage
-Certificate in FMT
-Certificate in kinesiology taping
-Heartsaver CPR AED
-Licensed cosmetologist
-Certified in micropigmentation for permanent cosmetics
Linkedin Profile: http://linkedin.com/in/malissa-mcquay-ab7a4740
Member of AMTA: https://www.amtamassage.org/famt/1408177/malissa-mcquay
I worked as a licensed cosmetologist for over 15 years but decided to make a career change after a change in ownership. I went into office work, emergency dispatch and worked as a chiropractic assistant. For the first time in my life I felt unhappy. I reevaluated my goals and had to think of when I was most happy. It was as a cosmetologist, knowing I always made someone feel better and special. I wanted to do just that again. It was then I decided to go back to school and study massage. It quickly became my passion. I graduated from the National Holistic Institute for Massage in San Jose in early 2017. After completing the standard core 900 hours, I decided I wanted to further my education and decided to take the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy program, ultimately completing 1400 total hours of massage education. While in the core program I did my internship at a chiropractic office and at Notre Dame de Namur University’s athletic department as well as Stanford University’s athletic department. While doing my extern hours I decided I wanted to be able to do more, heal more, and be able to really make a difference. Soon, I was learning different techniques and getting certifications to add to my modalities and knowledge. I was very blessed to have some of the jobs a therapist dreams about.
It is now my passion and mission to help people in achieving a higher level of health, aid in the quality of being one’s best self, and a sense of wellness.
My approach is unique because every treatment is customized and designed to fit each clients individual needs and goals.
I look forward to working with you.
If you are showing any symptoms of illness, (runny nose, scratchy throat, fever, ect) I kindly ask that you notify me as soon as possible, so that we may reschedule your appointment. As I will do the same. A mask covering will now be required for all appointments. You will need to keep your mask on at all times. If the service requires you to remove your mask I will make sure that all safety measures are met to ensure your safely as well as mine.
Clients will need to call me or text me at the time of your appointment to let me know you’ve arrived. I will let you know if it is safe to come in, and vise versa for my at home or athlete’s on site.
For my athletes: Please come alone. There will be a minimal of people allowed on site at all times until further notice.
If you have and questions or concerns please feel free to reach out via phone or email. I will be more than happy to address anything you need to know.
I thank you all for your understanding and cooperation.
I look forward to seeing all of my wonderful clients again, and I’m am dedicated to to health, wellness and safety of you all.
I travel to you! I provide the necessary tools for you to enjoy your massage in the comfort of your home. Each session is customized, depending on clients needs. It can be a combination of any of the techniques from Swedish and relaxing or a Deep tissue blading and stretching for more therapeutic sports and injury-based.
New client special:
$180/hour session, includes consultation and travel fee within a 10 mile radius from San Mateo, CA. Outside of the area please call for rate.
Don't miss this limited time
Aloha Series special offer!
Buy 3 sessions, get 4th session FREE
*contact me for travel fees outside of the area
The package can be used as a gift of giving to others, as well as for yourself or for the purchaser alone.
Gift certificates available.
*For all sessions, there is a 24 hour cancellation policy. For appointments cancelled under the 24 hour period, client will pay half the service.
Donations are appreciated.
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Please consider donating if you can. Anything helps my small business stay afloat during these hard times. Thank you in advance.
650-270-8842 Google Voice malissa.m.mcquay@gmail.com
"Malissa was a great therapist for me. She was very professional with her service and was highly educated on the areas my body needed work on. Knowing exactly how each body part was effected by any injury.. She would focus and continue working on areas that caused me pain until the aches were gone. I saw her on a week to week basis and my body always felt fresh on GameDay. She had all the tools necessary to get things done as well."
"Malissa did a great job keeping my body fresh and healthy during the two years I worked with her at Saint Mary’s College, she accommodated each session specifically to my needs and was always a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend her to anybody looking for a professional massage tailored to their needs."
" During my time as a 49er, Malissa was someone I could always depend on for body maintenance to make sure I was at my best week after week. She has great energy and a positive attitude that made her a pleasure to work with. I can tell she has put time and attention into perfecting her craft and making sure all her clients get high level specialized treatment. I would highly recommend Malissa to anyone who recognizes the power of recovery and wants to maximize their potential!”
"I am happy to recommend Malissa as a massage therapist. She has the ability to find the cause of your pain. She massages areas until you feel relaxed and the stress your muscles are carrying is released. Sometimes you may not have realized a certain area was tense until it is released by Melissa's massage. She is unique in finding areas that need to be massaged. She has studied several types of massage therapies and knows exactly what will help you. Give her a try."
"Getting worked on by Malissa is an amazing feeling because you know that after she Is done, you will feel a lot better than when you first came in. I have been lucky to experience a little of everything she has to offer, from massage to stretching and sometimes even blading. She has many modalities and ways to help my body feel and move better. If I could I, would get worked on by her everyday!"
"Malissa is a fantastic massage therapist. Every time I’m in pain, my first thought is, I need to call Malissa. She’s very strong and professional and is great at solving short term or long term pain. She’s also more creative in her approach than I’ve seen with a lot of other massage therapists. She has tools and she’s not afraid to use them!"
"As a Division I student-athlete that played a high impact sport, Malissa did an awesome job keeping my teammates and I fresh throughout our season. She is the ultimate professional and did a great job catering to everyones individual needs. I would recommend her to anyone that is seriously about taking care of their body professionally or just as an active."
"Malissa did such an exceptional job taking care of my body and making sure I am in the best position to be healthy and stay healthy. She was enjoyable to be around at every session. What ever I needed to have worked on she did it and I always walked out of a session better than when I entered. Outside of her massage abilities she is a wonderful person and I believe you should want good people who work hard around and she is the perfect person. So if you are looking for a professional massage she is the person to call."
"I had a lot of issue with shoulder and knee pain, and After receiving treatment I would feel completely brand new. Malissa would cater to your every need making sure you were comfortable and felt at your best every time receiving treatment."
" Playing sport makes sure I am sore all the time. I've seen a lot of massage therapists during my career and had come to only expect a level of mediocre maintenance that would get me through the next couple of days. When I started working with Malissa, she set a new bar. After sessions, I felt amazing. General soreness was an easy fix and pain that had lingered for years was dealt with in a couple of sessions. As a professional, Malissa was a game changer. I now expect her level of expertise wherever and whenever I seek massage therapy. I couldn’t recommend her enough."
" I’ve had many different sport injuries over the years and used massage therapy for physical pain relief, stress management, and overall wellness. I have tried many different massage therapists and Malissa has been the very best fit for me. Her extensive experience working with athletes and assisting them with injury relief is evident through her various techniques. Her bedside manner is down to earth and professional which I greatly appreciate. I have often seen Malissa at times when I’ve been in great discomfort from injury or high stress and have found her sessions to make a huge difference. I have and continue to recommend her highly to friends and others.”
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