The Massage Garage

01/19/2026

Howdy Y’all!

When it comes to pain relief and recovery, consistency almost always beats intensity. One intense session may feel helpful short-term, but regular care creates lasting change by giving the nervous system repeated signals of safety and support.

Consistent therapeutic input helps muscles relax more easily, improves circulation, and reduces the likelihood of flare-ups. It also allows patterns to unwind gradually rather than being forced.

Recovery is not about doing more—it’s about doing what works, regularly.

If your body responds well to steady support, ongoing care may be a good fit.

https://themassagegarage.janeapp.com

Warm regards,

Gary, The Massage Garage

415.845.7143

1801 Bush Street, Suite 131A, San Francisco, CA 94109

Located in Japantown, The Massage Garage offers expert Radial Shockwave and Neuromuscular Therapy for pain relief and recovery across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Give your body the tune-up it deserves!

01/18/2026

Good morning, Y’all!

Did y’all know that pain changes the way you move?

Pain doesn’t just hurt—it changes how you move. When discomfort shows up, the body instinctively adapts to protect itself. You may shift weight, limit motion, or recruit other muscles to compensate. Over time, those adaptations can create new pain patterns.

This is how pain becomes a loop: pain alters movement, and altered movement creates more pain.

Therapeutic massage and neuromuscular work focus on identifying these compensation patterns and restoring more efficient movement. When the body feels supported again, it no longer needs to protect itself in the same way.

If movement feels guarded or uneven, there’s often a reason worth exploring.

https://themassagegarage.net

Warm regards,

Gary, The Massage Garage

415.845.7143

1801 Bush Street, Suite 131A, San Francisco, CA 94109

Whether it’s tennis elbow, sciatica, pulled muscles, migraines, or just a plain pain in the neck, The Massage Garage gets results.

01/17/2026

Did You Know That Touch Improves Communication?

Muscles respond to skilled touch by normalizing tone and improving how they communicate with the nervous system. When communication improves, movement becomes easier, and pain often decreases.

Neuromuscular therapy focuses on restoring this dialogue—helping muscles and nerves work together, rather than against each other.

Explore neuromuscular therapy in San Francisco:
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Warm Regards,

Gary, The Massage Garage

415.845.7143

1801 Bush Street, Suite 131A, San Francisco, CA 94109

Whether it’s tennis elbow, sciatica, pulled muscles, migraines, or just a plain pain in the neck, The Massage Garage gets results.

01/16/2026

It’s time for our mid-month check-in!

Pause for a moment and ask yourself: are you listening to your body—or overriding it? Subtle tension and fatigue are often early warnings, not inconveniences.

Addressing concerns early helps prevent setbacks and keeps small issues from becoming chronic patterns. Mid-month is a great time to recalibrate and support your body proactively.

Schedule maintenance care when it matters most:
👉 https://themassagegarage.janeapp.com

Warm Regards,

Gary, The Massage Garage

415.845.7143

1801 Bush Street, Suite 131A, San Francisco, CA 94109

Located in Japantown, The Massage Garage offers expert Radial Shockwave and Neuromuscular Therapy for pain relief and recovery across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Give your body the tune-up it deserves!

01/15/2026

Is your body working overtime?

Pain often develops when muscles are forced to do jobs they weren’t designed for. This is called compensation. It creates inefficiency, fatigue, and eventually discomfort that makes movement feel harder than it should.

When movement feels labored or restricted, it’s a sign your body is asking for support—not more effort. Skilled bodywork helps restore balance so muscles can work smarter, not harder.

If movement feels harder than it should, let’s address it:
👉 https://themassagegarage.janeapp.com

Cheers,

Gary, The Massage Garage

415.845.7143

1801 Bush Street, Suite 131A, San Francisco, CA 94109

Located in Japantown, The Massage Garage offers expert Radial Shockwave and Neuromuscular Therapy for pain relief and recovery across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Give your body the tune-up it deserves!

01/14/2026

Pain-free movement isn’t something you fix once and forget.
It’s something you maintain through consistent care, body awareness, and healthy input. When the body is supported regularly, joints move more freely, muscles stay balanced, and the nervous system remains calm—helping you stay adaptable instead of reactive.
Consistency builds resilience. Over time, it also builds trust between you and your body.
Ongoing massage care supports long-term comfort, ease, and mobility—now and for the road ahead.
👉 Book your session at The Massage Garage:
https://themassagegarage.janeapp.com
Give your body the tune-up it deserves.

Located in Japantown, The Massage Garage offers expert Radial Shockwave and Neuromuscular Therapy for pain relief and recovery across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Give your body the tune-up it deserves!

01/12/2026

SAFETY IS THE FOUNDATION FOR HEALING

True healing begins with a sense of safety in the body.

Slow, controlled breathing sends a signal of safety to the nervous system. Skilled, intentional therapeutic touch does the same. Together, they help reduce protective muscle tension and allow tissues to soften naturally.

Targeted massage care works with your nervous system—not against it. When safety is restored, the body becomes more receptive to healing, change, and recovery.

Supporting your nervous system isn’t indulgent—it’s foundational care that supports resilience, mobility, and long-term comfort.

Support your nervous system with targeted massage care:
https://themassagegarage.janeapp.com

Cheers,

Gary, The Massage Garage

415.845.7143

1801 Bush Street, Suite 131A, San Francisco, CA 94109

Located in Japantown, The Massage Garage offers expert Radial Shockwave and Neuromuscular Therapy for pain relief and recovery across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Give your body the tune-up it deserves!

01/11/2026

Awesome News for Massage Therapists Like Myself!

Have you seen the announcement going around from CAMTC saying that massage therapists in CA are now considered to be health care providers?

It incorrectly states that only 3 states consider massage therapists to be HCPs. There are about 24 states that recognize massage therapists as HCPs.

It also does not explain what it actually means ...it does not mean massage therapists there can automatically bill health insurance or any other insurance.

Legislatively those are two different things. WA State has something called the Every category law that was enacted way back in 1996 or so that has an interesting history. The insurance companies fought it and lost with a supreme court decision making it so. Why other states have not followed is because of lack of advocacy work needed to make it so.

CAMTC also uses the word certified massage therapists which is confusing for the rest of the states as certification needs to be done through an organization like NCBTMB.

From what I understand and some research I did this morning, if CA wanted to have massage covered by insurance they would have to pass a mandatory licensing bill, set up a true state board, and have title protection. They would need to amend the insurance codes to specify name massage therapists and many other things.

Substack article coming later today or tomorrow.

01/11/2026

Happy Sunday, Y’all!

Tension isn’t random. It’s often a learned response to stress, posture, or repeated movement patterns. The good news? Learned patterns can be changed with consistent, intentional input.

Deep tissue and neuromuscular massage help retrain muscle tone and restore healthier communication between muscles and the nervous system. Over time, your body learns that it no longer needs to stay guarded.

Learn how we help retrain tension patterns:
👉 https://themassagegarage.net

Whether it’s tennis elbow, sciatica, pulled muscles, migraines, or just a plain pain in the neck, The Massage Garage gets results.

01/10/2026

Howdy, Y’all!

Muscles heal best when circulation is healthy. Blood flow delivers oxygen and nutrients while clearing metabolic waste that contributes to soreness and fatigue. When circulation is restricted, recovery slows—and tension lingers.

Therapeutic massage naturally supports circulation, helping tissues recover more efficiently and reducing that “heavy” or stagnant feeling in the body. Improved flow supports faster healing and better movement.

Support recovery with therapeutic massage:
👉 https://themassagegarage.janeapp.com

Warm regards,

Gary, The Massage Garage

415.845.7143

1801 Bush Street, Suite 131A, San Francisco, CA 94109

Located in Japantown, The Massage Garage offers expert Radial Shockwave and Neuromuscular Therapy for pain relief and recovery across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Give your body the tune-up it deserves!

01/09/2026

Small imbalances don’t usually show up as pain right away.

They appear as subtle stiffness, low-level fatigue, or “that one spot” you keep stretching and hoping will go away. When those early signals are ignored, the body adapts—and over time, those adaptations can lead to repetitive strain and chronic discomfort.

Regular massage care helps identify and address these patterns early, before your body has to compensate further. Think of it as routine maintenance, not emergency repair. Small, informed adjustments today can help protect your mobility, energy, and comfort long-term.

If you’re looking for preventative massage care in San Francisco, learn more here:
👉 https://themassagegarage.net

Warm regards,
Gary Mendelson

The Massage Garage
📞 415.845.7143
📍 1801 Bush Street, Suite 131A, San Francisco

01/08/2026

Hi everyone 👋

One of the most common things I see is pain showing up far away from where the real issue started. Jaw pain can come from the neck. Shoulder pain can originate in the ribs. Low back pain may be driven by the pelvis or nervous system.

This is called referred pain, and it’s why chasing symptoms doesn’t always work.

Neuromuscular massage focuses on assessing how the body is compensating and why certain muscles are working overtime. When the true source is addressed, pain often resolves more efficiently—and stays away longer.

If your pain keeps returning, it may be time to look deeper.

Schedule here: 👉 https://themassagegarage.janeapp.com
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Gary
The Massage Garage