Artisan Neuromuscular & Sports Massage Therapy

03/20/2026

🌿 Cluster Headaches & Seasonal Changes — What You Should Know

Welcome to Spring in Los Angeles!
Some people notice that their headaches become more frequent during certain times of the year, especially in spring and fall.

Research suggests that cluster headaches may be influenced by seasonal changes. These headaches are believed to be linked to the body’s biological clock (circadian rhythm), which can be affected by changes in daylight, sleep patterns, and environmental factors.

Cluster headaches are different from tension headaches or neck-related headaches. They tend to be:
• Very intense and one-sided
• Often around or behind one eye
• Occurring in cycles or “clusters” over weeks or months

Because headaches can have many causes, it’s important to get an accurate medical diagnosis if you experience severe or recurring symptoms.

As a massage therapist, my role is to help support people who may also experience neck, head, jaw, facial tension, muscle tightness, or stress-related discomfort that can overlap with headache symptoms. Hands-on care, movement strategies, and nervous system regulation can sometimes help reduce muscular contributors to discomfort and improve overall well-being.

🌱 Awareness is key — but proper medical care always comes first.

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This post is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.

02/09/2026

Grateful for the Los Angeles athletes and active individuals who make sports massage part of their training plan. 🙏

⭐️Recently, a 50+ competitive track athlete shared that it’s “very difficult to find a competent massage therapist” — and that meant a lot.

Longevity in sport takes more than hard training. It takes smart recovery.

Sports massage is not just one technique or a single modality.
It’s a recovery-focused soft tissue approach designed for athletes and regular exercisers, with emphasis on:

✔ Injury prevention
✔ Recovery
✔ Flexibility & mobility
✔ Supporting long-term resilience

It can be beneficial at every stage of participation:
• Conditioning / Training phase
• Pre-competition
• Between competitions
• Post-competition
• Post-travel
• Injury prevention
• Injury recovery
• Jet lag & travel fatigue

And you don’t have to be a competitive athlete to benefit. If you move, train, lift, run, cycle, or simply live an active life, sports massage supports you.

Massage Therapists trained in sports massage often develop a deeper understanding of biomechanics, performance demands, and recovery cycles beyond a standard relaxation session.

Thank you, Los Angeles, for trusting me with your recovery.
Feel good. Move better. Be resilient.
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02/04/2026

📍Why neck pain is rarely “just posture.”
📚Research continues to show that neck pain is multidimensional and not caused by any one joint, muscle, or posture alone.

A 2025 study examined people with chronic non-specific neck pain, defined as neck pain lasting more than 3 months without a clear structural cause. This type of neck pain often involves more than pain alone and may include headaches, limited movement, fatigue, sleep issues, and difficulty with daily activities.

The study found that chronic, non-specific neck pain may be associated with:

✔ Changes in jaw muscles (especially the masseter)
✔ Oral habits like clenching or grinding
✔ Higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression

🔑The study also showed that jaw muscle changes were linked to jaw movement limitations and psychological stress, reinforcing a bidirectional relationship between the neck and jaw shaped by biomechanics, neuromuscular coordination, and psychosocial factors. Muscle structure alone does not fully explain symptoms.

⚙️Biomechanically, the jaw and neck move together. Opening the mouth naturally involves neck extension, and closing it requires neck flexion. Muscles like the masseter and Sternocleidomastoid often work together during everyday activities such as chewing and talking.

This matches what we see clinically:
Neck pain is often complex and non-specific, influenced by multiple systems rather than just posture, and many people expect neck pain massage to be deep and intense. But evidence shows that lasting relief isn’t about pressure alone. It’s about applying the proper techniques at the right time.

👉 Our neuromuscular therapy for neck pain is guided by evidence-based practice to support relief that lasts. Treatment sessions may include focused, hands-on work on the neck, jaw, facial muscles, TMJ, and SCM when appropriate, helping improve movement, reduce protective muscle tension, and allow the nervous system to feel safe enough to let go.

🔗 Study:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103429

Educational post only — not medical advice.

01/27/2026

🙏I'm proud to share my story with VoyageLA — LA’s Most Inspiring Stories (January 2026). My journey wasn’t overnight; it was shaped by years of learning, practicing, facing setbacks, and consistently showing up with determination.
💆‍♂️From being a Thai Bodyworker to becoming a Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, my journey is ongoing. I sincerely thank my community and clients who believed in me and trusted my process. I carry that trust into every session

👉Read full story: https://voyagela.com/interview/exploring-life-business-with-jesse-anoraj-of-artisan-neuromuscular-sports-massage-therapy

01/03/2026

https://independent.academia.edu/JesseAnoraj

Jesse Anoraj: 1 Follower, 7 Following. Research interests: Pain Management, Chronic Pain, and Low back pain.

12/20/2025

2025 — With Gratitude

As 2025 draws to a close, I want to express my thanks.

Thank you to my clients for trusting me with your care and for allowing me to be part of your journey through pain, stress, recovery, and complex musculoskeletal challenges. Every session this year has reminded me that healing is personal, and progress looks different for everyone.

I’m also deeply grateful to the healthcare professionals who recommended massage therapy as part of a multidisciplinary approach to support their patients' goals. Your collaboration and trust are genuinely appreciated.

This year reaffirmed something I believe deeply: massage therapy profoundly impacts the nervous system by engaging the sensory nervous system, influencing regulation, perception, and integration. When we shift our focus from merely fixing muscles or fascia to supporting the nervous system, care becomes safer, more effective, and more meaningful.

Thank you for being part of 2025. I’m honored to continue this work with you.

Helping Los Angeles feel good, move better, and build resilience through evidence-based massage therapy

— Jesse Anoraj, NMT

12/01/2025

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11/24/2025

Conclusions:
The use of Deep Tissue Massage techniques in the experimental group for four treatments had a positive effect on the mobility of the lumbar spine by a statistically significant increase in the range of all movements occurring in it. The DTM therapy confirms a beneficial effect on the functional parameters of the lumbar spine in people with Chronic Low Back Pain CLBP.

“The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of soft tissue manipulation (Deep Tissue Massage - DTM) on subjective and objective parameters in a group of office workers with chronic low back pain.” https://bit.ly/43QcUrc

11/21/2025

Grateful to be included in this meaningful piece in Los Angeles Times, sharing the real experiences of Thai massage therapists here in Los Angeles

I’m proud to volunteer and serve—not only through bodywork but by standing alongside fellow Thai therapists to support one another’s professional growth, safety, and well-being. 🙏

Grateful that our stories are being seen and heard.
Thank you to everyone who continues to uplift, advocate, and stand with us.
🧡 Read the full article:
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-21/l-a-s-thai-massage-therapists-find-mental-health-support-in-community-groups-and-self-defense-classes #:~:text=neuromuscular%20therapist%20Jesse%20Anoraj

11/20/2025

2026 Rate Adjustment for All Services

As we prepare for the New Year, session rates will be updated beginning:

February 1, 2026

I have kept my prices the same for three years. The new rates will help support the rising costs of operating a clinical massage practice while maintaining the quality of care you expect.

New Rate Adjustments for 2026
• 60-minute sessions: + $10
• 90-minute sessions: + $5

All appointments scheduled after January 31, 2026 will automatically reflect the new pricing.

Thank you for your understanding and for supporting small, local clinical massage therapy.

— Jesse Anoraj, NMT
— Artisan Neuromuscular & Sports Massage Therapy

11/11/2025

People talk about where to get a massage. Almost no one talks about how to choose someone legally certified to touch your body

Most people choose a massage therapist based on referrals, reviews, Instagram aesthetics, reddit or Yelp ratings. But in Los Angeles, not every massage provider you see online is actually certified to practice.And that’s the part almost no one talks about.Massage therapy is a regulated health prof...

11/08/2025

Veterans Month

A recent study explored how many VA patients would choose integrative approaches, such as massage therapy, if they were available at little to no cost. The findings showed that use of these approaches increased by 70% over the three-year period, with chronic pain and PTSD emerging as the top reasons for veterans seeking them out. As interest in integrative health care continues to grow, discover how massage therapy is making a difference for this population: https://bit.ly/4dAvbuz