Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Pain Relief Solutions
Release the Pain is a dedicated wellness practice specializing in advanced pain relief solutions through Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, and Orthopedic Structural Massage. Founded by Vicki Mah, a licensed Massage Practitioner with extensive training from renowned institutions like the John F. Barnes Approach and the Upledger Institute, we combine decades of clinical expertise with intuitive energy bodywork to address chronic pain, stress, and physical dysfunction. Our approach focuses on releasing fascial restrictions, improving circulation, and restoring natural alignment to help clients achieve lasting relief without invasive procedures.With a commitment to personalized care, we serve Sacramento and surrounding areas, offering tailored sessions for individuals, athletes, pregnant clients, and even pets. Our mission is to empower clients through education, mindfulness techniques, and holistic therapies that promote long-term wellness and self-healing.
Services
Myofascial Release
Craniosacral Therapy
Sports Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Pain Management
Orthopedic Massage
Pet Therapy
Stress Relief Sessions
TMJ Treatment
Fascia Release Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized Myofascial Release sessions tailored to individual pain patterns and mobility needs.
- Our therapist combines 20+ years of clinical experience with intuitive energy healing techniques.
- We specialize in resolving complex conditions like TMJ pain, sciatica, and post-traumatic stress through bodywork.
- Clients receive home care guidance to maintain fascial health between sessions.
- We provide treatment programs for both acute pain relief and long-term structural correction.
Associations and certifications
- CAMTC
What people say
Immediate pain relief
Personalized treatment approach
Expertise in chronic conditions
Gentle yet effective techniques
Helpful home care guidance
Services
Myofascial Release
This specialized technique targets connective tissue restrictions causing chronic pain and mobility issues. By applying sustained pressure to fascial layers, we release adhesions that contribute to back pain, headaches, and postural imbalances. Clients experience improved circulation and structural alignment through sessions that combine manual therapy with mindful breathing techniques. Our approach follows John F. Barnes' methodology while incorporating intuitive energy work for comprehensive pain management.
Craniosacral Therapy
This gentle modality addresses cerebrospinal fluid rhythms and cranial bone mobility to alleviate migraines, TMJ disorders, and nervous system imbalances. Through subtle manipulations of the skull and sacrum, we release tension patterns affecting sleep quality and emotional well-being. Sessions particularly benefit clients with concussion recovery needs and chronic stress conditions while promoting deep relaxation and neurological regulation.
Sports Massage
Customized sessions for active individuals focus on injury prevention and performance optimization. We employ active release techniques to address muscle imbalances from repetitive motion while incorporating myofascial unwinding methods. Athletes receive targeted treatment for common concerns like IT band syndrome and rotator cuff strain, complemented by stretching recommendations to enhance recovery and mobility.
Pregnancy Massage
Specially adapted sessions address common discomforts during pregnancy through strategic positioning and gentle tissue manipulation. We focus on relieving lower back strain, reducing edema in extremities, and preparing pelvic muscles for labor. Our approach combines orthopedic assessment with energy work to support both physical comfort and emotional well-being throughout all trimesters.
Pain Management
Comprehensive programs address persistent pain patterns through integrated therapy sequences. We combine trigger point therapy with fascial unwinding techniques to resolve long-standing issues from injuries or repetitive strain. Treatment plans include client education on posture correction and mindfulness practices to break pain cycles while addressing both physical and emotional components of chronic discomfort.
People
Vicki Mah
Founder & Lead Therapist
With over 20 years in healthcare, Vicki transitioned from dental hygiene to massage therapy after discovering fascial release's transformative potential. She holds certifications from the Healing Arts Institute and John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach, combining technical expertise with intuitive healing to address complex pain patterns.
Questions
What makes Myofascial Release different from regular massage?
This technique specifically targets connective tissue restrictions through sustained pressure rather than temporary muscle relaxation, creating lasting structural changes.
Can Craniosacral Therapy help with migraines?
Yes, by addressing cranial fluid rhythms and tension patterns, we've seen significant reduction in migraine frequency and intensity for many clients.
How many sessions are typically needed for chronic pain?
Most clients experience improvement within 3-6 sessions, though individual programs vary based on condition complexity and client participation in home care.
Do you treat post-surgical scar tissue?
Yes, our fascial techniques effectively release adhesions from surgeries, improving mobility and reducing pain in treated areas.
Can you help with TMJ disorders?
Our therapists successfully address jaw pain through combined craniosacral and myofascial techniques targeting head, neck, and facial structures.
Do you offer remote consultations?
We provide phone-based stress management sessions and can guide home fascial release techniques remotely when in-person visits aren't possible.
