Massage Services

total health

Cultivate total health and wellness at Anahata Yoga Center with a combined practice of yoga and massage therapy. We believe that a regular practice of yoga and massage can have lasting physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual effects on your well-being. This belief is consistent with our philosophy about the body as a storehouse of your lifestyle and experiences.

benefits of massage

The benefits of massage are well-documented:

• Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs
• Stimulates the immune system to cleanse and strengthen your body's response to disease
• Relaxes and softens muscles to help them recover from injury or overuse
• Increases joint flexibility and range of motion, especially for people with arthritis or other inflammatory diseases
• Releases endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller, to calm the nervous system and relax your body and mind
• Improves your self awareness to help you stay balanced and centered in your activities
• Reduces stress and anxiety through its effects on your consciousness and central nervous system

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our massage therapist

Kath Catalano is a nationally-certified, state-licensed massage therapist and a member of ABMP. She specializes in the art of Hawaiian Lomilomi massage, an ancient therapeutic technique that fosters healing by releasing and realigning suppressed emotions, thoughts and physical discomforts. Kath studied this ancient healing practice with Tamara Mondragon, one of Auntie Margaret’s first three apprentices, at the Massage Therapy Institute in California. She is also certified in Orthopedic Massage through the Body Therapy Institute in North Carolina. This massage practice uses deep tissue, myofascial release, neuromuscular, muscle energy and active isolated stretching to treat tissue injuries. She has studied Active Isolated Stretching with Karl Houck in Washington, D.C., and she has competed advanced training in manual therapy for fibromyalgia with Madeline Dusky in Ohio. Kath is also skilled in Geothermotherapy, a technique that uses heated and chilled stones to bring balance and restoration to body and mind. Before training as a massage therapist Kath was a Graphic Designer in Cleveland, Ohio and Los Angeles, California. She has spent the last 10 years working as an eductional assistant in the WJCC school district. She holds a second degree brown belt in Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate and Kobudo.