I had the pleasure of working at Studio InForm for just over two years with two of their…read moreinstructors Jana and Rebecca. Consider yourself very lucky if you get the chance to work with either of them. The studio is worm, clean, professional and always welcoming. The workouts were always exciting there trying out all of the great equipment. Studio InForm is a peaceful environment and a little escape from the world. Jana taught me to have a completely new understanding of how to use my body. She was constantly thinking of news ways that would help me in my everyday life despite having a medical condition. She is understanding and beyond thoughtful in her passion for Pilates and her students. Jana is the BEST in the Bay Area! Rebecca is also a great instructor. She always took time making sure you got the most out of every session. She is so caring and understanding in finding the best solutions for each person she worked with at the studio. I always felt like a new person after working with Jana and Rebecca. You can't go wrong with Studio Inform!!!

Yoga - TRE Trauma Release - Cranial Sacral…read more Aviva is an amazing healer! I started out doing yoga with Aviva at various yoga spots in the East Bay years ago. Whenever I found out where she would be teaching yoga or having a TRE Trauma Release seminar I was there. Blending her yoga and TRE is amazing...one time a major purge was released at the end of class when I was going through some heavy stuff. Another time when I was in trauma she came to my business and did an hour of cranial sacral on me. It was phenomenal. Aviva rocks! Recently I had a traumatic thing happen to me and she came to my house, did TRE with me while I cried on the living room floor. She truly came to my rescue. The East Bay is lucky to have her on our team!!! XO

I don't know how to express in words how amazing this woman is!…read more Aviva is not a simple yoga/pilates instructor. Her classes have nothing of all that small-talk-cashier-line-convo bs. She knows a lot about the body, about how the muscles connect to each other, how and where we tend to hold stress and tension. She teaches you how to listen and work with your own body. I hated yoga and today I cannot go a week without her class! I've been taking her classes for 2 years and I have never felt so good with myself. I am the strongest I have ever been, I know each and every part of my body, I know how to listen to my body, and how to respect its limitations. All thanks to Aviva. Her instructions are very detailed and will teach you how to align your body in every pose so you can get the most out of it. She is very mindful about limitations and injuries, and will also teach you modifications for when you're working with some sort of pain, injury, or when we are tighter due to stress. Taking her class in the middle of my week completely reenergizes me. I highly recommend her classes for anyone, regardless of their age or level of instruction in Yoga/Pilates.

My Acupuncturist (whom specializes in pain) requested I meet Dr. Surasky because her expertise was…read morefrom a different point of view. Since my Acupuncturist said Dr. Surasky is known as the "Queen of Berkeley" ... who wouldn't want to at least meet and experience the needle wielding Queen of Berkeley?! Well, the Queen uncovered/revealed the possibility that the pain I am/was experiencing was a result of having grown up in the presence of full blown narcissists. She had me read "It's Not You" by Dr. Ramini. OMG!!! My life flashed before me. Everything with regard to what I have been going through physically is suppressed emotions/trauma resulting in pain. I have been a business consultant over 40 years and about 50% of my clients were Doctors and their staff. Abigail is truly one of the most caring, loving, sincere, sensitive, insightful, sweet, angelic warriors on earth. She truly is a Queen ... in her way of being so like a human angel, in her humble love getting all over anyone in her space, in her patience in the face of my fear and hating those needles (all more past trauma stuff) and I receive her as coming to me through Divine guidance (Dr. Jamie Hampton referred me to Abigail and both of these women are literally angels here to heal humans, animals and the earth). When it was confirmed in my mind I had/have trauma causing pain in the body, Abigail found three references for me. Thank God, since I am totally in new territory. Again, Divine grace, when I immediately knew which person was my therapist. In the second session, pain released and exited my body and on the other side of this I am happier and feel better. Okay, this would have never happened without Abigail. So, she's a master of acupuncture and needles ... coupled with being a master of Divine insight into love and the magic of this bag of skin we live in called a body. I could go on and on. Just schedule your session and go. Have a miraculous forever!

I have been going to Abigail for a few months now and am wicked impressed with her kind and…read moreauthentic approach to acupuncture. She works with your body to identify needs and address accordingly. I have recommended her to multiple friends and family members - especially those who are fearful or had poor past experiences with other acupuncturists. Her new Oakland office is comfortable and feels more like a home than a clinical setting. Appointments follow a similar flow- beginning with a conversation to check in on how you're feeling, before proceeding with treatment and at least 30 minutes of rest to allow maximum benefits. I really appreciate the heat lamps and meditative background music! Strongly recommend - especially for anyone new to acupuncture!

I went bowling and started to feel pain in my two middle fingers…read more I called Deena to set an appointment. I was very impressed with the full experience. I loved the wonderful historic building and its location. Deena is very thorough in her questioning to get to the root of the problem, how it happened, and any information that you may not have mentioned but is important. My missing information was an old carpal tunnel injury. Next she started working on my hands, arms, and wrists. It was amazing how she was able to locate the pain. She is very knowledgeable and experienced in physical therapy. Towards the end of the session she suggested exercises for me to use at at home and other stress free methods to use at work. I started using them immediately and the pain started to quickly subside. I highly recommend you give Deena call. Barry Winfield

First off: Move Easy Physical Therapy practicing very safe COVID19 guides so I felt very safe. D…read moretook the time and before you know it after my first visit the left hand is not getting numb. The beautiful thing is for the first time I have felt the capacity of healing/s within my body without the need for a Perscription/s of pain pills and call me in two weeks. Ms. D is a true healer. I'm a breast cancer survivor and she totally took this physical and emotional elements into consideration for healing and helping me understand what my body went through I will continue seeing Move Easy Physical Therapy.

What a wonderful, relaxing and healing experience! I saw Bonney for a home visit during my second…read morepregnancy and she helped me feel more peaceful and more empowered at the same time. My mindset during was pregnancy was that the baby would come when the baby was ready... but I really didn't want to be induced! I was 10 days overdue when I saw Bonney. During a detailed history-taking, we talked about everything going on in my life and she pinpointed several stressors I had mentioned and we talked about ways to reduce the stress. For example, send my parents who had been visiting for a week away for a few days... it sounds like a simple thing, but it actually made a huge difference! Next, I sat in a slighty reclining super-comfy seat with my legs propped up while she worked on some acupressure points in my legs (which felt so awesome) and then my hands, and then she began the acupuncture treatment. This was my first treatment, so I was a wee bit nervous... how far would the needles go in? How do you know if they are clean? Yikes! Anyway, Bonney talked me through it very gently and of all the needles she placed (from individually sealed packages) there were only 1 or 2 I could even feel. So I relaxed and listened to music and she came periodically back to turn the needles. The overall treatment and our conversation left me feeling empowered to tell my family what I needed to get ready for the baby to come... and also peaceful about the waiting. A few hours after my treatment (which ended about 11:30 AM), I started to feel more intense contractions... and a little more intense... and then I was in active labor from about 9PM on. My husband and I headed to the hospital around 1 AM when contractions were 3.5 minutes apart, and at 2 AM our beautiful baby boy arrived! I talked to Bonney after the birth, and she was really excited to hear how well the birth went. She also wanted me know that the acupuncture treatment I receieved was very mild one, and that she felt that the space to relax and focus on being ready for the baby... is what really made the difference. Anyway... what a wonderful experience from a gifted healer!

Combining acupuncture and massage therapy together, Bonney is a master of her art. I went because…read moreof a severe bursitis in my hip with the objective of getting pain relief and resolving the bursitis. Pain relief was immediate and the bursitis was reduced, but Bonney felt that my hip was not responding as it should. At Bonney's suggestion and my agreement, she worked together with my primary care physician leading to further diagnostic work that resulted in discovering a problem in my back. While I had no problems with pain in my back, a growth was pressing agains a nerve and causing continuing pain in my hip even though the bursitis had been resolved. Bonney is a professional who not only is skilled in her trade, but takes responsibility in the best interests of her patients. I cannot recommend her too highly.

I discovered Nourish Osteo 2 years ago when I was struggling to support my 7yo daughter with Dowb…read moreSyndrome who had "behavior" issues at school (think pinching, hair pulling). I was at my wits end until a friend suggested finding an osteopath. The experience has been a game changer! Kylie and her team are amazing! They are so attentive and attuned to their patients. After routine appointments for several months to support Abby's body's ability to help her regulate her she is on maintenance mode and visits every month or two. She loves to hop up on the table now and have Anthony do her "jellies". For myself, after observing all the benefits that she gained, I treated myself and find it so valuable for my emotional and physical well-being. Having had recent shoulder and foot injuries, I can attest to the value of these techniques for restoring my health. Although insurance won't reimburse, you can use your FSA dollars for reimbursement Don't hesitate! Book an appointment

This is a review for Hyon Joo at Nourish Osteo. I've been seeing Hyon Joo at Nourish Osteo's…read moreSkyline Blvd location for several months, and I always leave her treatments feeling deeply relaxed. I have had chronic neck pain for years, and her subtle but powerful work has given me a lot of relief. Moreover, her observations about subtleties of my alignment have helped me notice postural imbalances, which is giving me the opportunity to learn to correct them. She is a kind and knowledgeable practitioner. I look forward to my next treatment.

Sandy is a wonderful human being. The exercises that she taught me , helped me to release the…read moretension and stress on my left leg. I am much better of my sciatica symptoms, with my left hip more unlocked and walking with less leaping! Sandy's holistic work through the Pilates involves lots of compassion and car for her students! Lots of gratitude!

As someone new to Pilates, working with Sandy for the past year has been truly life-changing. She…read moreis a gifted teacher who has helped me completely transform my posture and breathing. She carefully studies my movement and alignment, cueing subtle adjustments that help me engage and strengthen muscles I didn't even know existed. She gives me exercises to practice at home so I can continue my progress between sessions, and she often checks in to see how I'm feeling days later. I had been struggling with sciatic pain, and through our work together, it has been almost completely eliminated. I have never felt so strong, and as a 55-year-old former athlete, that is saying something. Her studio is light-filled and overlooks a beautiful garden, and the ambience reflects her gentle and encouraging nature. Our sessions have become a true highlight of my week.

Lynda is a healer in every sense of the word. Knowledgeable, capable, caring. Put yourself in her…read morehands and you won't be disappointed.

I have been going to Lynda for about three months now and I appreciate the time she spends to…read moreunderstand what I am going through physically and emotionally. Her office is peaceful and welcoming and the overall experience is A+.