Deep tissue massage in Oakland/Berkeley

About my massage style …

Searching for bodywork that truly reaches the core?

If you've been coming up short in the East Bay, you're not alone. I offer a different kind of session—intensive, thoughtful, and highly individualized. With only one session scheduled per day, each appointment gets my full presence and energy.

My work is open to everyone—regardless of identity or orientation.

What to expect:
My approach blends structural and energetic techniques that target both fascia and muscle layers. The result? A shift you can feel—often long after the session ends.

Trained in both New York and California, I’ve been practicing since 2008 with over 2,000 hours of education and more than 10,000 hours of hands-on experience.

Modalities include:

  • Swedish: Smooth, flowing strokes that cover long lines of the body

  • Deep Tissue: Focused pressure to unwind chronic tension and activate deep release

  • Shiatsu: Rhythmic compressions, assisted stretches, and joint mobilization

Each session is supported by carefully curated music and a grounded, calm environment.

When I’m not in session, I’m often outdoors—running, climbing, lifting, or biking—so I bring a firsthand understanding of what active bodies need to perform and recover.

Sessions are therapeutic only.

TO SCHEDULE:
Send a text or fill out the contact form with your name, how you found me, and 2–3 windows of availability in the coming week. Clear messages are appreciated! Incomplete inquiries may not receive a response.

Appointments take place on a table in a private office near Adeline & Alcatraz in Berkeley.

CMT #75077

Looking forward to connecting.

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