I saw Amy for prenatal massage and it was amazing! The pillow system she has so you can lie flat are so special for during pregnancy. I went twice in my third trimester and recommended all my pregnant gal friends go as well. Overall it was relaxing while getting to all the right spots and I felt the experience was great to both treat myself and get in a relaxed mindset for labor. I should also mention that I tried prenatal massage a few other spots - Amy was by far the best. read more

Amy Gerard is a great masseuse. I have seen her for bi-weekly prenatal massages for the months leading up to my delivery. She has a lovely studio and a great set up which caters for pregnant women. Amy is also a really lovely kind person. I've had pregnancy insomnia but my best nights' sleep are always after I see Amy. Thank you, Amy! read more

Wow! I can't recommend Amy enough. I was having extreme hip pain at 5 months pregnant and she fit me in the same day. Her skill is unmatched and her energy and calm demeanor set you at ease for the most relaxing environment. Her ability to work through your painful areas without causing additional pain is amazing. She still provided a full body massage in 75 min but made it feel like 2 hours! I will be scheduling more prenatal and future appointments ASAP! read more

I started visiting Amy while I was pregnant with my first for prenatal massages and loved her! I've been back many times, both pregnant and not. I recommend her to everyone, mamas or otherwise, looking for a great massage. read more

I started receiving professional massages in 2005. After 18 years, I have only come across 2-3 great therapist. Amy is definitely one of them. Amy is very friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled. Her studio is clean and spacious. It will be hard to find a better therapist than Amy in the Bay Area. read more

I had been looking for a massage therapist for some time before finding Amy, and there is much I like about her practice. Amy is knowledgeable and attentive, inquiring as to my current state, gathering information, in order to provide the appropriate massage. I appreciate how communicative she is--she regularly checks with me and reminds me to let her know about the amount of pressure, room temp, etc. I really like that her studio is relatively quiet and not near any foot traffic, all of which allows me to relax as much as possible. I also, love how easy it is to schedule my appointments and pay for sessions. read more

Amy is by far the warmest massage therapist I met. She listens to me and I feel like she knows my body! She's very professional and cares so much about actually helping! I started going to her when I was pregnant with my second and after he was born. Wish I went to her for every massage I ever got. Hand down best masseuse ever! read more

Amy was recommended by several fellow Moms for prenatal massage. She was heavenly when I was 39 weeks pregnant and everything was sore/achy. it was so easy to book and she was so thoughtful to my needs. She is a great resource in Alameda for pre-natal massage read more

Amy is so talented. I'm an athlete, hairstylist and someone who has chronic pain from car accidents. All of that to say- massage is a big part of my physical maintenance that I NEED. I have been getting massages regularly for years and Amys really LAST! I feel relief longer from her massages than any other masseuse i have ever been to. I also feel I've crossed paths with quite a few talented masseuses. She's just the best of the best. Thank you, Amy! read more

Amy is a highly skilled masseuse and understands especially post partum needs. My husband and I went to see her after we had twins and our bodies were aching. Her prices are very reasonable as well for the high quality work she does. She is a gem within Alameda! read more

I visited Amy on a referral and am very glad I did! Amy takes the time to understand how you're feeling, the extent of pain/discomfort, explains why that might be, etc. The actual massage was very good, Amy very quickly identifies the key areas to work on, approaches it from different angles, and ensure it's been smoothed out. Lastly, Amy recommended several stretches and gave general advice on how to work out tight areas at home in between massages. read more

Prenatal massage from Amy was exactly what my body & soul needed! She knows how to make you feel comfortable. Her space is beautiful, intimate, and clean. I am new to the area and as a fellow east coast native, she is more than happy to show me the way with local recommendations. I can't wait to see Amy again soon for another prenatal massage. read more

Fabulous massage! I was referred to Amy by a friend, and I'm so glad. I am 31 weeks pregnant and this is just what I needed. Will be booking more - she's great with pressure, all areas, such an easy and relaxing space. Couldn't recommend her more. read more

For many years, I would get a massage on a monthly basis. A bad knee injury and subsequent broken foot bone left my hips all out of whack. I had seen good therapists but none were exceptional. Flash foward to post partum csection (read zero core), I had intense back pain from pregnancy, surgery and breastfeeding. My upper back was so messed up that at times it would seize up, rendering me virtually immobile. I needed help. Amy had one last opening. She was the start of my back's salvation. She was so intuitive and strong. She understood the burden on a childbearing mother's body. She tuned into muscles I didn't even know were there. She was easy to work with. But I rarely had to tell her to change her pressure, she just somehow got it right. During my second pregnancy I saw her frequently. She had all the proper equipment for my growing belly. Her expertise made my physically intense pregnancy much more manageable. I couldn't have found my calm without those sessions. She has a cozy clean detached studio, in the quiet backyard of her home. Going to see Amy is my happy me time. I can't recommend her highly enough. read more

I have had many massages over the years and Amy is the tops! Left after an hour session feeling rejuvenated and calm. I've been dealing with anxiety, tension and TMJ issues lately and it was as if Amy had waved a magic wand over me. Highly recommended! I'll be back... read more

I am a creature of habit. I have had the same barber for 6 years, and that's only because I moved more than one state away from my previous barber who had been cutting my hair for 10 years. So when my massage therapist in Dallas retired a few years ago, I just gave up. Those few years caught up with me this week while I am working on a long term project in Oakland. I could no longer handle the pain. So I started searching Google and Yelp for therapists in the area. It's a difficult thing, finding a massage therapist. Seriously, exposing most of myself to a stranger is difficult for a bashful person such as myself. But I was desperate. I kept coming back to Amy's listing on Yelp, so I decided to give her a try. Sent her a quick email, she replied the next day and she could get me in the very next day after that. Amy is a very pleasant person, and her location was easy to find, clean, pleasant, and comfortable. However, I am concerned about one thing - there seems to be a rip in the time-space continuum in her studio. Seriously, it was the fastest 70 minutes ever in recorded history. I actually checked the time on my phone afterwards to make sure she didn't set her clocks forward while I was facing down. I can confirm to you that she was, in fact, honest about not cheating on time... even though it seemed like it. After it was finished, I had so much energy, I took the BART to San Francisco, walked the entire length of the Embarcadero and back, floating the whole way. It is now 1:00 AM, I'm sitting at work in an uncomfortable folding chair working on my laptop that is sitting on two milk crates (the world's most non-ergonomic working environment), and I still feel great. If I keep working like this, however, the pain will return and I will have to go back to see Amy. And that won't necessarily be a bad thing, read more

Amy is my "need to go" massage therapist. She understands my body condition very well and provides amazing massage. I had her massage five times and I will go back to her next month. I also like her massage room setting. It's so quiet and private. I am so glad to find Amy! read more

Amy is beyond a ROCKSTAR massage therapist! She was recommended to me by a good friend. I went and was immediately hooked. I have had many massages from folks who seem to just go through the motions around your body and not concentrating on areas that really need a little more love. Amy takes time to evaluate your bodies needs during the massage and spends extra time in these areas! She is also a Reiki healer and incorporates this into her massage. I have sent lot's of my friends and clients her way and she NEVER disappoints. Please do you and your body a favor and schedule a session with her. You will not regret! :) read more

I've been seeing Amy for the past year now for my regular massages and I couldn't recommend her more. She's awesome with her techniques and really can tackle those knots. She's super flexible in her scheduling and always responds to me promptly. My upper back/shoulder blades always feels so much looser after I see you! read more

Amy is great. She excellent at deep tissue and has really helped out with back pain and tension.

Amy is the best massage therapist I have ever been to. My session today made me feel more deeply serene than I've felt in a long time. She deserves $1000/hr for her work. Thank you Amy. read more

Amy is the best. Period. I've had many massages in my lifetime but no one beats what Amy can do. She is amazing!! You can tell she really cares about her clients and loves what she does. Every time I leave, I feel well taken care of and revitalized. She really is one in a million...and I don't think I'll ever look for another masseuse. read more

Highly trained and talented. Gave me a great massage!

In my view Amy is an exceptionally gifted and knowledgeable massage therapist. I have been seeing her for over two years to manage chronic neck and occasionally lower back pain and have been to many massage therapists over the years. She is exceptionally well versed in deep tissue massage and uses a combination of techniques depending on my specific area of pain. I look forward to my appointments because I often feel dramatically better when I leave. I would give her 6 stars, if that were possible. read more

After a back injury left me hobbling around the house, I needed a massage to loosen up my tight muscles. Amy gave me some serious TLC in a full body hour long massage. She has a beautiful space in her home with ample street parking and played relaxing music for us as she rubbed my pain away! Thank you Amy! read more

Amy is amazing. I am a chiropractor and I refer a lot of my patients to her. She is very skilled and educated and her intuition is spot on. Her space is a little oasis and her work is a great combo of being nurturing and deep at the same time. I highly recommend her. read more

I used to get massages once in a while, and only when I was in pain or totally stressed out. Amy is the first massage therapist to make me realize the power of regular massage therapy. She is talented, personable, professional, attentive to my needs and has solved so many different problems: from pain associated to working on my computer too long, to sports injuries, to just overall stress relief. Amy has been able to relieve every muscle/joint issue I've thrown at her! read more

I am 34 weeks pregnant and had a massage with Amy today. Amazing! I've had 2 previous massages this pregnancy and I left both feeling pretty good. Today, I left feeling amazing! There is truly a difference between a massage and a prenatal massage. Amy found the spots on my body that needed special attention due to my pregnancy. She did an amazing 'warming' of my back that felt great. She used pregnancy pillows that were so comfortable, I momentarily forgot I was pregnant. It was wonderful to have someone pay special attention to the special needs of my body during this time. I will definitely be back to visit Amy before and after I have this baby. read more

This review is long overdo. Amy Gerard is quite simply one of a kind! You will be hard pressed to find a massage therapist both so skilled and so incredibly caring. I completely lost my ability to walk due to sudden injury, and Amy spent countless hours massaging me back (closer) to health. She often went WAY overtime without extra charge, and even refused from day one to accept tip from me ....likely knowing I was in for a long battle. It was abundantly clear from the first few times I met her, that Amy cared deeply and truly about my health ....and over time she came to track and care about my progress almost as if it were her own. She is also an incredible listener, and understands that the input she gets from her clients is her best guide to helping them. Having injury of my nature left me with a lot of fear, so the fact that Amy was able to gain my complete trust (& very quickly) speaks volumes to her skill, kindness, trustworthiness and respect for boundaries. She is a gem. read more

Amy gave me incredible pre and post natal massages. Sooo much better -more relaxing, more therapeutic - than anything else I tried. She's also a lovely person. Highly, highly recommend her!! read more