Katie gave me a massage for my birthday one year. I was so relaxed. It felt like I had gone wine…read moretasting all afternoon, fallen asleep on the sofa, and woken up not knowing who or where I was. It was one of the most relaxing experiences ever. Trained in accupressure and shiatsu, Katie DELIVERS one of the best massages ever.

It had been a while since I had a traditional Swedish massage on a table, as I am more apt to get…read morethe type of massage that involves rolling around on the floor, assisted stretching and yoga. Still, I very much enjoyed the massage and was pleased to find that Sara's style was very holistic -- she incorporated not only broad Swedish strokes but also worked out my "spots" with Shiatsu-type methods. She encouraged communication throughout the session and was eager to know what I needed and wanted in the moment. Sara was very warm and made me comfortable. I also liked that she encouraged deep breathing during the massage. I found her to be very woman-centric, which created a safe, comfortable environment for me. Her focus is on Prenatal Massage and Postnatal Massage. Her rate is reasonable as well. It's definitely worth the visit -- I left feeling very relaxed and she had worked out the knots in my back so throughly that I felt the positive effects of the massage days after my session!

I found Sara through www.bayareabirth.org, which is a great resource, and I have gone to her for a…read morecouple of prenatal massages so far. I plan to book more! She is very warm and kind, and the massages are great. I was experiencing major back pain and tension, and the day after the massage I felt like million bucks. I'm so glad I found her! She offers massage on Fridays and Sundays, and is flexible in scheduling appointments.

I have been going to Morgan for years and I have to say that she is the best massage therapist I…read morehave ever had. I first went to Morgan when I had a severe muscle spasm in my back. I was hunched over and in extreme pain. She worked on that muscle spasm and finally got it worked out. I have been going for a massage once a month since because it is so relaxing and invigorating. I have extended it to a 1 1/2 hr. massage because I can't bear for Morgan to stop. Give yourself a treat and go to Morgan for the most wonderful massage experience.

Update: Carlita commented on this review a few days ago, saying she's sending a refund that day…read more Just so you know, I haven't received ANYTHING from her so far. Also, I had ONE same day cancellation for a Groupon session on 2/24/2017 due to extended work hours, not VARIOUS same day cancellations as she mentioned. I did not even get to use all my Groupon sessions. The $150 refund I was requesting was for a separate package I purchased. Carlita, I too enjoyed our conversations, but I do not appreciate dishonesty! Carlita seems to be a nice person but is disappointingly dishonest! I originally bought a Groupon from her and liked her service, so I purchased the special deal she was offering at the time. I paid her through PayPal, but then I was never able to FIND her to use my appointments. She gave different excuses and then finally agreed to issue me a refund of $150. She not only didn't issue any refunds, but also stopped replying altogether. It is shocking to me to see that someone who seems to be kind and caring in person will actually take advantage of customers like this! It's been almost a year, and I have never received service or refunds! Please be ware!! Also my last appointment with Carlita left my entire face burning in pain and I had red patches all over that lasted for hours. The things she put on my face caused major irritation, and my skin peeled terribly I truly wish I had never gone to Skincare by Carlita!

I got massages from Carlita a few years ago which were hard, strong and extremely therapeutic for…read moreme. She was a godsend. Of course the secret got out and now I can't afford to go there anymore but I really appreciated the deals she gave me in the beginning.

First time experience, I would say don't have extremely high expectations about the greeting…read moreprocess. It's a little corner lot just North of Pacific East Mall. In fact you can go through the parking lot and out the side/back and see the gym from that angle much better. I walked in and you have to walk through a gym area with no representatives to even get to the front desk. At the front desk there were 3-4 guys all in the middle of conversation and so being acknowledged took a bit longer than it should have. I felt like more of a burden then a welcomed new potential longtime client. I was instructed to fill out their waiver form, which is what I arrived early for with a pen ready. No pen required it's all electronic and they are set up pretty high so if you were on the shorter side you might have some problems. They do NOT have paper versions of this waiver. Also once you submit you do not get a copy of the waiver, even if you ask for one. I think that's pretty crappy in this day and age why would you not offer a copy of a legal document to the person completing it if they asked??? I was here from a GroupOn for a massage with Sonja. She greeted me while I was in the midst of my frustration with their waiver process... she stayed pleasant though! After all the paperwork was completed I properly introduced myself to Sonja and followed her to the massage room. It's private and locked.. has its own bathroom which is nice and clean. The table is a standard massage table - not electric - so it doesn't raise and lower for the comfort of the massage therapist or the client. There's music played through Sonja's iphone and it helps drown out some of the gym noise... but apparently there is a workout area directly above the massage room and they get pretty loud. Sonja is a wonderful massage therapist. Took the time to really ask questions and answer all given questions. She's very very welcoming and great at deep tissue massage! I would give Sonja a 4/5 but the experience in it's entirety and location and such drops this down to a 2/5. Unfortunately due to my experiences with the front desk, lack of legal documentation upon request, and the noise level.. I will not be returning. I wonder if Sonja has a private practice on the side and more reasonable pricing going through her directly!?!

Christina's massages are amazing. She really understands the human body in a way that allows her to…read moreobserve what yours is doing, how things are connecting, what's hurting you, and then zero in on what she needs to do to help you. And then her hands and her technique are so strong. The massages are not for the faint of heart, though. If you just want to relax and have someone rub your back, this may not be the massage for you. But if you're like me and need help breaking up scar tissues, releasing knots, or regaining range of motion in a certain area, it's amazing. It hurts so good. In one session Christina helped me really release my rhomboids and spinal erectors.

One of the best massage therapists that I've ever had and probably the best in the bay area. I have…read morebeen regularly getting massages from Mark since 1999 and since I got married in 2002, my husband has been going to Mark as well. He is professional (C.M.T. and also teaches at the Holistic Institute in Emeryville) and really knows the pressure to work all muscle groups (including the ones that people shy away from because they think it will bring them lawsuits... GLUTS people! GLUTS!) In addition, Mark is a great friend and has become a friendly and familiar face to our daughter.

Mark does amazing work! Being a marathon runner, I love being able to get a massage from an…read moreathlete (Mark is also a cyclist)! Mark has such extensive experience, I can ask him anything and he can tell me what/where all my aches and pains are stemming from. I would DEFINITELY recommend him to anyone!!!

It's been a year now that I've been receiving bodywork treatments from Bhaskar…read more I have chronic back, neck, and knee pain which has improved immensely from his gentle and effective therapy . I love doing yoga but due mainly to my broken knees I can't really do it right now. After a session with Bhaskar, I feel like I've just had massage, yoga class, meditation and bodywork all in one. He has a wonderful healing energy that works for me. He's the real deal!! Thanks Bhaskar!

Like the previous reviewer, I had never had a Thai massage before. I'd heard rumors that it was…read morelike "the lazy-person's yoga" and could be intense. No, he didn't talk much, but he did a fine job of orienting me to what to expect. I practice yoga in a perpetual-novice kind of way and was prepared for stretches, but the deep, gentle stretches were amazing--more than I am capable of on my own. I'd yanked out one of my shoulders, and he paid special attention to that, on a couple of occasions asking whether it was too much. He gave no sense that there was any hurry in our time, and it felt like he spent quite a bit more time than I booked. Afterwards, I felt loose, relaxed, and back in my body in a way I hadn't felt in weeks. Plus there was no hard-pressure sales schtick to book another appointment, as many therapists seem to do. Wow. I will definitely go back.

I've now had 4 massages with Tia, mostly because of my computer related neck and shoulder problems…read more When I first started, I could hardly move my neck and my right shoulder was so tender, Tia could barely touch it without pain. Now, I have more movement and less pain! Tia's gentle and later more firm touch was just the answer for my computer jockey aches and related stiffness. The big bonus was the deep relaxation, I felt at the end of my massage.

Had my second massage from Tia, if the first massage hadn't been satisfactory, there would'nt have…read morebeen a second one period. However she has a healing touch, as a workout enthusiast it's important for me to have someone with experience to rub me the right way.I will be definetly be returning to her for her therapy. On top of that personality plus an intuitive sense of touch,and conversation (she has put my other THERAPIST out of biz.). A true professional!