Integrative
Massage & Wellness

Healing

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Wellness

Expert Massage Therapy in Palos Verdes Estates – Personalized Care for Your Well-Being

I'm Tamara LaMorte, a certified massage therapist with over 22 years of experience helping clients feel their best. My passion lies in providing personalized, integrative care that meets the unique needs of each individual. Using a holistic approach, I specialize in a variety of techniques designed to alleviate pain, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being.

Whether you're seeking relaxation, tension relief, enhanced mobility, or a sense of rejuvenation and balance, my goal is to create a healing experience that restores both body and mind. Every session is tailored to support your wellness journey, leaving you refreshed and revitalized.

Malaga Massage is located in Palos Verdes Estates, providing expert massage therapy to clients throughout the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding areas. Whether you're local or visiting, I welcome you to experience customized bodywork that supports your health and well-being.

Relaxation, Tension Relief and Balance

My Services

  • Ideal for relaxation and stress relief, Swedish massage combines long, flowing strokes with gentle kneading to improve circulation, ease tension, and enhance well-being.

  • Deep tissue massage targets deep muscle layers to relieve chronic pain, stiffness, and tension.

  • Sports massage uses stretching, compression, and targeted techniques to boost performance, prevent injury, and speed recovery.

  • Specially tailored for expectant mothers, prenatal massage provides gentle relief from the physical discomforts of pregnancy.

  • Targeting specific areas of muscle tightness (trigger points), this therapy helps relieve referred pain and chronic discomfort.

  • Aromatherapy massage blends soothing touch with essential oils to relax, uplift, and restore well-being.

  • This gentle, rhythmic massage supports lymph flow, reduces swelling, detoxifies, and boosts immunity.

  • Shiatsu, a Japanese massage rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, uses rhythmic pressure along energy meridians to restore balance, relieve tension, and promote deep relaxation.

  • Vedic Thai Bodywork blends Thai massage, yoga, and Ayurveda to enhance flexibility, release tension, and restore balance. Using rhythmic compressions, gentle rocking, and passive stretches, this meditative practice promotes alignment, relaxation, and energy flow.

  • Cupping therapy uses suction to boost circulation, release tension, and support detoxification. By lifting the tissue, it relieves pain, reduces inflammation, and promotes relaxation. Ideal for chronic pain, stress, and recovery, it may leave temporary marks as a sign of healing.

  • Also known as instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (ASTM), is a technique used to relieve muscle tension, improve mobility, and break up adhesions in the fascia—a connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and organs.

  • Intra oral sculpting that targets tension, jaw clenching and facial asymmetry while lifting and defining the cheek and jaw contours. Indicated for TMJ tension, puffiness, stagnant fascia. *Designed for clients committed to a monthly cadence.

  • Lymphatic drainage, facial massage, fascia release, facial posture correction, intra oral buccal massage, neck and scalp massage, hot towel. *Designed for clients committed to a monthly cadence.

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Massage is for Everyone

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  • "This is hands down the best massage I have ever had. I sent my husband after and refer all of my friends. She was able to identify and fix muscle issues that I didn't know existed and were causing pain elsewhere."

    —Sara R.

  • "Tamara is just amazing!!!! Every time I leave her I feel like great and she works on your issues. You can truly tell she enjoys what she does and cares for you."

    —Madhav S.

  • "12/10 experience with Tamara. It was my first time receiving a buccal lymphatic drainage massage for my chronic TMJ, and the relief was absolutely worth every penny. Her precision and attention to detail—especially in targeting the specific areas where I was experiencing pain—were incredibly impressive. She was very thorough and asked thoughtful questions throughout to ensure the best possible experience. I left feeling genuine relief and can’t recommend her enough."

    —Kaitlyn H.

  • "Tamara is amazing! Best massage ever!"

    —Traci S.

  • "This was the very BEST massage I’ve ever had in my life. Tammy is a healer. I went in with a shoulder injury. By the end of the session, I felt better than I have in months. My highest recommendation!!!!"

    –Scott B.

  • "Fantastic massage. I moved here in February and been trying different therapists every couple of weeks without success. Tamara is awesome. I almost gave up looking here and was going to start driving back to South Orange County to see my old therapist. I don’t need to do that now. Definitely will book again."

    –Damien O.

  • "Tamara was fabulous. Really nice Deep tissue massage. I came in with a stiff neck and a horrible pain in my lower back. Couple days later I was able to move my neck and the pain in my back was gone. Couldn’t believe it. Been to chiropractors and everything. Nothing worked."

    – Daniel T.

  • "If I could give more than a five star review I absolutely and most definitely would! Not only was my experience and time with Tamara amazing, it was phenomenal. The treatment I received was so positive from beginning to end - I felt heard, understood, and relaxed the entire time I was there..."

    – Maja P.

  • "I work in construction, so my body takes a beating pretty much every day. After seeing Tammy, I feel like a new man. She really knows what she’s doing — gets into the spots that hurt the most and works out all the knots. It’s not just a “feel good” massage, it actually helps me keep moving and doing my job without so much pain."

    – Tony H.

Relaxation

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Balance

Precise, Holistic
Treatment for
Nearly Everything

Conditions for Treatment

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    Psychological

    Stress
    Anxiety/Depression
    Insomnia

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    Physical

    Pain
    Chronic Conditions
    Arthritis

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    Immunity

    Allergies
    Digestion
    Illness Resilience

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    Recovery

    Ongoing Wellness
    Post Surgery
    Injury Rehab

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Pillars of care

Intentional
Integrative
Holistic

Frequently Asked Questions

  • At this time, I do not accept insurance.

  • Massage rates are based on session length and any additional add-ons. The rates are as follows: $72 for 30 minutes, $125 for 60 minutes, $182 for 90 minutes , $242 for 120 minutes.

    Please see our pricing page for more info.

  • I incorporate a variety of modalities in each session, unless a specific technique is requested. During the initial appointment, I typically assess active and passive range of motion and use a combination of skill and intuition to determine the most effective treatment approach.

  • During your first session, we will discuss your health history, any areas of concern, and your goals for the session. I will also explain my approach and answer any questions you may have.

  • Yes, I offer in-home massage sessions for an additional fee. Please see our pricing page for more info.

  • Absolutely! I encourage open communication during the session. If you prefer lighter or deeper pressure, or if you have a specific technique in mind, please let me know before or during the session.

  • I accept cash, Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App. Payment is due at the time of service.

  • Yes! Gift certificates are available for purchase and make a great gift for any occasion. They can be purchased in person or online on the scheduling page.

  • Gratuities are always appreciated but never expected. The best tip is your continued support and referrals!

  • We require at least 24 hours notice to cancel an appointment. Clients who cancel an appointment with less than 24 hours notice will be billed 50% of the price of the scheduled service. Clients who do not show up for a scheduled appointment or notify us in advance will be billed for the full price of the scheduled service. We understand that emergencies and illnesses can arise, therefore last minute cancellations due to things such as verifiable emergencies, illnesses or inclement weather will generally not result in any missed session charges, however this is to be determined at the practitioner's discretion.

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Integrative

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