About Your Therapist

 

I'm Cari Machado, the owner and operator of Living Balanced Massage and Bodywork. I started my practice in 2010 after graduating from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, in San Diego, Ca. Although I specialized in Tui Na (TCM -Traditional Chinese Medical massage), my coursework also included eastern deep tissue and sports massage, pre and post surgical massage, structural integration, cupping, energy work, myofascial release, prenatal massage, assisted stretching and traction and acupressure meridian therapy. In 2008, I was fortunate enough to travel to China to complete the Tui Na program at the TCM Hospital in Shanghai through the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 2016, I completed additional coursework online in both Meridian Massage and Facial Rejuvenation cupping techniques.

Although I do offer a more relaxing Swedish style circulatory massage, and some light energy work, my style of massage is a more firm type of integrated deep tissue. I also incorporate cupping and assisted stretching into most of my custom massages when needed.

I am looking forward to meeting each of you and am very eager to assist you on your journey to a healthier you.