I booked an appointment with Carlos about a week in advance through his online scheduling system. Simple, easy, and exactly how booking should be. What made me drive over an hour for bodywork when there are plenty of massage therapists closer to home? One thing: myofascial release. I've entered a season of healing and wanted someone who could help me work through years of tension that have settled into my body. Carlos did exactly that. During my two-hour session, he worked on my jaw, neck, shoulders, and even my tongue. Yes, my tongue. I know that sounds strange, but I had no idea how much tension I was holding there until he started working on it. It was one of the most unusual yet freeing experiences I've ever had. At one point, I found myself crying, not because anything hurt, but because it felt like years of tension stored in my jaw were finally letting go. What sets Carlos apart isn't just his skill level, which is top-tier. It's his ability to connect with genuine empathy. For this type of bodywork, that matters. Two hours wasn't enough to unwind decades of tension, but it was enough to make me realize how much more work there is to do. I'll definitely be back. If you're looking for someone to help release chronic tension, pain, and stress while leaving you feeling lighter and more at peace, I highly recommend Carlos. read more

Carlos is truly a miracle worker. My husband and I both benefit greatly from his body work techniques. I had a recent lower back muscular strain that resulted in me needing to lift my leg up into my car with my hands. After one session with Carlos, my leg had full range of motion again. Carlos spends time listening to your concerns and can quickly and accurately identify your problem areas. He's great with communication and is very pleasant to work with. We can't sing his praises enough! read more

Amazing place , great energy. Friendly people and a good owner in a convenient location. Been here once and definitely return

Carlos has a powerful gift in which he connects to others not only physically, but also emotionally. He brings this into his bodywork. This is his true calling. Although his studio is a little makeshift, you quickly lose sight of where you are because he turns you inward and assists you with releasing that which you did not know needed releasing. Absolutely cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

Really superb results even just after one session. Carlos lifted my spirits and helped me to release so much built up tension. I'm ever so grateful to have found Om, and I highly recommend to anyone who is looking to be more at home in their body. read more

Carlos is amazing. I've had a lot of relief from Rolfing so was looking for that kind of relief from chronic body issues plus lots of tension. He doesn't do Rolfing, he does structural integration, but the result was the same for me which is AMAZING. I don't know much about energy healing, etc., but I don't just feel physically better after our sessions, I feel overall relief that I don't just get from regular massage. I have scoliosis and chronic problems with that, and I carry all my tension in my shoulders and get horrible headaches. Massage makes me feel better for about an hour. Carlos's work makes me feel better for DAYS and I feel like as I keep going, that will last longer. I highly, highly recommend Carlos and his work. read more

I told Carlos, you are a REAL body worker, this isn't just some formulaic massage. I'm always on the lookout for bodywork that feels like it's doing some healing deeper than the muscles. It's true, Carlos gets in there, knows the anatomy, and has a gift of intuition. He's an excellent practitioner and has a huge and gentle heart. read more

Carlos is gifted at guiding clients into healing. He has a calm, uplifting energy and a lot of life experience and awareness which enhances his healing work. He is kind, patient, deeply intuitive, funny, encouraging and skilled. If you end up being able to work with him you'd be very lucKy. I'd definitely work with him again and recommend him to others. read more

I had my first body bliss session with Carlos today. His calm and grounded presence was complimented by his professionalism and astute evaluation. He provided supportive and insightful feedback along with very effective structural bodywork techniques. I felt he had an excellent read of where I hold stress in my body and focused his massage in a very strategic way. I appreciated his approach to combining energy work and somatic healing. It's six hours later and feel as though my body and my energy are both lighter. I intend to schedule another appointment in the near future to build upon this cathartic sense of well being. read more

Om is a master in the field of healing. I suffer from chronic Crohn's disease which has caused a myriad of other issues ( arthritis, joint pain, intestinal inflammation, tmj, circulation issues and so on) I have seen western medicine specialist, acupuncture and pretty much every form of treatment out there, with no resolve. I have been treated by Om multiple times now. Every time...I feel renewed, my pain diminishes significantly, mood heightens, less anxiety and my symptoms improve. I also feel an amazing grounding effect of energy that moves freely and is no longer blocked by pain. Thank you for sharing your magical gift Om!! read more

very talented physically and in the esoteric way. we met in Nevada city and I had the outside forest massage and it was vey magical and helpful. read more

Carlos is an incredible talented healer and has a very strong intuitive sense of what the body needs, with the technical ability to enact rapid healing through therapeutic massage. I went in for an emergency massage as my back was out of alignment & very tense, resulting in an inability to think clearly. Carlos was able to locate the problem and resolve it completely within a 60 minute session. I felt immediately comfortable in his presence and I am generally very skeptical and a seeker of the best of the best. Carlos is that person :) read more

I've seen many different healers, and Carlos is without a doubt, hands down, the most effective for my muscular issues (neck, back, shoulders, arms). He's a very caring and giving person, on top of being talented. I work 10 hour days, 5-6 days a week, at a computer (full time attorney), and so I've developed some serious issues from sitting all day with the added stress of being a litigator. I tried many things to release, including yoga, acupressure, soaking in salt baths. Nothing is nearly as effective as Carlos even though I've only seen him twice. But he works wonders! He's also great to talk to and learn from :) read more

I have been going to Carlos for bodywork for about a year and the results have been tremendous. He has whittled down a constellation of knots and trigger points throughout my back, shoulders, neck, and hips to almost nothing. I always walk away from the massage floating on air. After a few months of structural bodywork from Carlos, my body started to realign and the constant pain in my neck and hips decreased considerably. Carlos is extremely knowledgable on the body and understands how everything is connected and different parts work together. He truly has an unparalleled gift for massage. His energy is soothing and caring. I have recommended him to friends and to anyone else seeking relief from pain. read more

Om is tapped in on another level and every session has truly been magical! His insights paired with his many modalities and tools/skill sets makes healing a Joy. It's always an honor to work with Om. read more

I have had several fantastic sessions with Carlos. Carlos is and excellent masseur and goes out of his way to set the mood in his sessions. He explains everything if you are new to having massage therapy. Carlos is very good at putting you at ease and listening to your feedback. Carlos is very knowledgeable with spiritual healing and focuses on how the body is connected. read more

I was in a bad car accident in December. Since then I've dealing with extremely painful upper back pain and numbness in my finger tips as well as horrible shooting pain down my arm. I went to multiple western doctors for x rays and such. Total waste of time. They all told me to take ibuprofen and that eventually I'd be fine. I was so frustrated and couldn't work or sleep because of this chronic pain. So I tried acupuncture for the first time and maybe it helped? Then a few friends recommend Om for his healing body work. I've had two sessions so far. Game changer!! It's such a relief to know that someone is invested in my healing process. He's a lovely person with very calming energy and clearly has a GIFT. It was a very intense deep tissue massage and energy exchange. After my first session I was sore that evening but the next morning all the nerve pain was gone and felt more aligned in my posture. Om Is a gem. Everyone needs body work at some point I believe. Especially, however, if you're dealing with back pain due to an accident I HIGHLY recommend this lovely human. read more

I've had the privilege of both working with Carlos and receiving bodywork from him. He's an positively energized individual. His passion for massage is infectious. Sessions with Carlos are caring, cleansing, and aligning. Don't miss out on an opportunity to experience the joy that Carlos brings to each massage. read more

As a dancer, yogi, athlete and someone who stands for several hours a day, body work is something I require to stay in balance and to stay physically healthy. It's also a great way for me to experience release. Iv'e seen a LOT of practitioners (massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, chiropractic, etc) over the years and I have landed on a healing practitioner who actually continues to heal, work, serve in a way that has transformed my life. I've been seeing Carlos regularly since 2012 and have to say that there is no one in the Bay Area I would rather see for bodywork. I look forward to our sessions (I try to see him twice a month) as they really do ground me and give me more ease in movement and range of mobility. What I have found in working with Carlos, is that I have seen the relationship between my body tension and energy to the mental and emotional stress of my life, my work and my business. Whether I know how those stressors present themselves in my body, Carlos does. Carlos also knows anatomy well enough to find the connectivity between my pain or whatever I am experiencing and therefore finds the best healing solution. I would say that my experience of the Deep Tissue work combined with the energy work of Reiki have been both magical and miraculous! Especially when I let Carlos know that I have a particular pain or injury. I have gotten off the table pain-free and healed! read more

This man is GIFTED -- I'm definitely going to see him again. I called Carlos on a Friday night after a friend had recommended him highly. My fiance and I were both super stressed with work and out-of-whack from bending over computers all day. Carlos agreed to see us both for 90 minute appointments the following day. We were 25 minutes late due to my inability to record addresses correctly, followed by phone battery death...which was sort of a metaphor for the shape I was in when we arrived. By the time we left, I was a completely different person, inside and out. I really won't try to explain what he does, because he obviously deeply a healer in a way you don't get taught in school. My fiance can write his own positive review, but I know I'm headed to do another session this week or next. read more

Wow. Is Carlos superhuman? Our discussion was phenomenal. I came to him from the darkest place I've ever been. Deep and wide ranging and powerful. His bodywork that followed was also powerful. It was scary accepting the level of pressure he gives - way outside my normal comfort level, but I was confident I was in good hands and I'm both glad and stunned I found the ability to ease into it. read more

Carlos is a Jedi level body fixer. There are massage therapists out there and that's nice and all, for a relaxing weekend at the spa in Napa valley.....but when you really mess yourself up like I do, be it crashing yourself off your horse or launching yourself headfirst into the kitchen cabinets, you need a specialist and he is it! Carlos goes where muscle-rubbers can't... the chiropractor can pop you back into place, but Carlos will make sure it stays there! read more

It's hard to even describe the session I had with Om. I was crying and vibrating and releasing pain. I felt safe and cared for the entire time. Om is a gifted healer and I continue to notice a calmness and peace that i didn't feel. read more

Amazing! Totally amazing....this man is truly a healer. He helped release years of pain trapped in my body. He knows exactly where the knots are and how to break them up. Best massage I have ever had. I will definitely be rebooking soon. read more

I had the surprise gift of meeting Om through dear mutual friends last November, when they came through Mt. Shasta. I had been in excruciating pain for days with no relief, and so I know that Spirit guided this incredibly powerful healer to my doorstep. When he intuited what was happening, he offered his gift to my aid immediately. The journey that I took through Om's facilitation of sound frequency healing and deep tissue massage was nothing short of miraculous. It was much like a mini vision quest, as I had powerful visions of past lives and my own awakening process during the session. I left the session pain free, and Om and his friends left me with several young coconuts to aid in my detoxification process post-session. Even three months later, I am able to easily pull up the frequencies that were gifted to me and I am still experiencing the effects of the unfolding. He helped me peel back the layers, a process still ongoing. If you are feeling stuck or are having trouble integrating your light body due to a conflict with your pain body, Om is the one to go to for the breakthrough. So blessed to know this being! read more

Very welcoming and modern spa. The spotless and tranquil vibe make you feel very relaxed from the moment you walk in. If your goal is to feel renewed and reenergized then I would highly recommend trying their services, specifically floatation. read more

Where should I start? There's so many things Carlos has helped me with, I will be forever grateful! A friend of mine introduced me to Carlos, I received my first massage everrr by him. This was back in 2011 I believe, I received a deep tissue massage with some energy work. I remember that during the session I felt like I was being reborn, I even had a vision of me being reborn. That night I remember feeling at peace my body felt lighter it was mind blowing! I continued to come to Carlos for massage and energy work, he helped me get rid of old resentment I was carrying, helped me over come fear and helped me heal from the verbal abuse my family put me through growing up. He has a way with words that helped me calm down and believe that everything was going to be ok. To be honest he inspired me to become a massage therapist, it was because of him and his work that made me want to help people through massage and energy work. So I decided to go to massage school, during school I would go to Carlos as an intern. My school required me to get an internship, so I instantly thought of learning from Carlos. I learned so much at that time and I'm still learning from him. I received my reiki 1 attunement from him. Another time he left me speechless was when my husband and I went on his human light ship, it was a magical experience both my husband and I were visited by our spirit animal during the session and after the session we felt amazing, it's hard to describe but we both felt like in a meditative state, we felt this deep feeling of peacefulness, full of love and light. We were worry free, living in the present moment. I remember after this session I was riding my bike and I was enjoying everything around me, the gentle breeze, the lights in the city, I couldn't stop smiling. It was truly magical so amazing!! Now recently at the beginning of 2017 I had an allergic reaction to some antibiotics, which made my tendons swell up. I was in pain and unable to walk for 2-3 months!! It was the scariest thing ever. I fell into depression, so I called Carlos because he was the first person I thought of. I remember feeling really scared, crying while I talked to him on the phone. He guided me through a breathing exercise and while I was breathing he was talking to me. Within minutes I felt relaxed, he then mentioned some holistic healing methods for me to try. I took his advice and that helped me so much, I am forever grateful for everything he has done for me. He's truly an amazing friend and teacher. I am grateful for his existence. read more

I've had chronic sciatica for over a year. Tried everything; chiropractor, physical therapy, massage therapy, all to no avail. After 3 sessions with Carlos my sciatica is virually gone. Enough said. read more

Carlos has been giving me massages for about 5 years now and he's by far hands down the best massage therapist in Cali! I highly recommend him for any healing needs you have! Thanks for always healing me Carlos! I just hope you don't get too busy read more

Carlos really helped me out when I had a major pain, literally in my bum. He's willing to go the extra mile for sure! I'd recommend him to anyone who wants quality work and good feedback on how to truly heal your body and give it the maximum ability it needs to move and live in a healthy way. read more

Carlos is amazing. I went to him after a month of hard startup work. My shoulders had been super hunched at my computer non-stop, I'd basically given up exercise and was under a great deal of stress. Carlos talked to me before our session, understood my situation and then the session began. The massage was amazing. It was strong and focused on de-knotting my body. As is natural when your body is cramped up, it hurts sometimes. But it's healthy pain. During the massage I felt a sense of calm and peace return. My life had been super stressful till then and I was losing a lot of energy. During the massage, I felt it return. I expected to be sore the next day as has often happened to me after bodywork. But I was totally fine! Such a pleasant surprise. I felt stronger and healthier after the massage - both mentally and physically. Now I have a go-to for stress and pain relief. Carlos is the best! read more

Carlos is the best! He's amazing at reading the body and identifying the areas that really need the work. I always feel incredible after seeing him and the feeling remains with me for several days. I've never been to the same therapist more than twice because even though they may do good work, it has never really hit the spot until now. Carlos and I have been working on my back a lot as there is a lot of remaining scar tissue from an old back injury and after seeing him just twice, I already feel the scar tissue shrinking and my back feeling way better. Carlos truly does have magic hands. He is also an amazing person on top of being super considerate, very patient, and very perceptive. I recommend wholeheartedly that you at least try him! You won't be disappointed! read more

Carlos offers massages that heal the body and soul. If you're looking for powerful bodywork, he's the guy. He thoroughly works out the tension from the inside out. He incorporates sound healing, meditation and good ole fashion strong touch to work out those knots. I literally was to brought tears on several occasions, releasing physically and emotionally the stresses of life. I can't explain how amazingly holistic his approach is. Carlos consistently provides one of the most healing massages I've ever had in my life. I highly recommend you investing in yourself with Carlos. read more

I had a excellent session with Carlos. I focus the on area that I need to release,it was intense but made a difference to the area rest of my body. He show me an exercise that is pretty effective. He is good at knowing what needs to be focus I'm definitely going for sessions with Carlos. Myofasica release does wonders on repairing your body back to new again. Thank you Carlos your Awesome!! :) read more

Carlos is a healer of healers. I know of nobody else doing the work that he's doing - deep tissue massage therapy with shamanic practices, energy work, and sound healing. I've had a chronic pain condition for a while and seen many practitioners to help me with it. I feel Carlos working on my body on super deep energetic levels... I feel him exorcising entities from my body when he works on me!! The super deep tissue work feels like it reconnects my energy to places in my body that I have abandoned energetically. It's not always easy... when I let Carlos do his deep work, it definitely feels like I'm *working* along with him on the table... breathing my vitality back into my body as he helps me release tension and blockages... and I always feel so profoundly better after those sessions. Be prepared, it can be intense if you can take it! And, he's always really open to feedback, so sometimes when I'm feeling tender, I'll ask for a more gentle massage and he gives a great healing relaxing massage, too. I say healer of healers because he holds such beautiful and deep space for healing. As a healer myself, used to holding powerful space for others, and because I can dive so super deep myself, it's rare for me to find a practitioner I can trust to hold such deep space for me and such a high vibration. I understand that the work I'm doing healing my body is more than just about me... it's ancestral, and archetypal. Carlos actually has the depth of cosmic understanding to work adeptly at those deep energetic levels. I trust his intuitive sense for how to bring light and vitality back to my body - the first massage I ever had with him was unlike any I'd ever experienced, and, the results were unlike anything else, either! My advice is to trust him and let him work deeply on you. And, I love that he incorporates sound healing into his bodywork with his crystal bowl! read more

Been seeing Carlos for over a year on a monthly basis and it's been great. He focuses and targets areas where muscle tissue has become tense, rough, fibrotic and gradually loosens it up. Allows for greater movement and body awareness. He's calm, easy-going listener with lots of good ideas. read more

I have never had better bodywork than I have with Carlos! He is loving and gentle but also firm at the right times. He has been doing this for years and clearly demonstrates that he was born to do it. Something magical takes place during the massaging process that makes you feel absolutely amazing and healed. He says he is a Reiki master from a family healing lineage and when I looked up what that was it made clear sense why the results were so astounding. I honestly don't know what to say. Also If you pay attention, you'll learn how to massage too and thats an added bonus. read more

I am one to never write reviews, good or bad - but I will vouch for Carlos anyday.. I just finished my fifth session with Carlos and am lucky to have found him. I have suffered from lower back pain on and off for about eight years, and it was only until about 3 years ago that I learned the pinch in my lower back was a result of tightness in my legs/glutes. For those of you who know the pain associated with sciatica - it's no joke. Sitting for long periods of time aka "a desk job" turns out to be the culprit, and when your sciatic nerve is pinched - sitting is the last thing you want or can do. I had previously found a massage therapist in the south bay (who has since retired), that was able to cure my unbearable back pain and informed me to just get a lacrosse ball and basically sit over it and roll it around my glutes and hamstring to prevent and treat future incidents. This little lacrosse ball traveled with me wherever I went, and whenever I felt tightness, it would do the trick......until 6 weeks ago. I was getting ready to head to work..bent over to tie my shoe and as I came out from the hunched over position - BAM..a sharp shooting pain that was all too familiar. I thought nothing of it and went off to work, knowing that I could give myself a massage later that day with my trusty lacrosse ball. Oh was I so wrong...I spent the next 3 weeks in agony. I had an idea of what was wrong, and I tried to cure myself. I purchased a foam roller, a massage stick, a supernova ball, and this other contraption which i cant even describe - it was like Sports Authority knew I was coming and had the tools lined up for me. I would stretch and massage throughout the day and feel 60-70% normal by night, only to tighten up while sleeping (if you can call it sleep when every movement wakes you from the sudden sharp pain) and wake up at 20% the next day and have to do it all over again. I tried a regular masseusse and told them where to concentrate - but no help. After two weeks of agony, I cried uncle and thought the issue was something major and I went off to see a chiropractor. The chiro was one of the worst experiences I have had at a "doctors" office. I was told my hip was completely misaligned and one of my legs was shorter than the other due to this and it was going to take some major rehabilitation to correct the issue - scare tactics....In the end I left with the same pain I had arrived with. At this point, my mother had visited a 'rolfing' masseuse and told me to look for one. I found Carlos on yelp and my body was hooked from the first visit. Releasing all the tension and tightness throughout my body gave me a euphoric tingling sensation. Carlos informed me it was blood flow - I call it the magic touch. I felt relief after the first visit and scheduled my 2nd a few days later, and have been seeing him once a week since. All the major issues have been worked on and I will continue to see him regularly to prevent future issues. If you suffer from any type of back pain, do not wait another second and just give Carlos a call - you won't regret it. read more

Excellent massage therapist! Great deep tissue and fascial tissue work. Always been prompt for outcalls. Available hours most people don't work. Easy to schedule and work with. read more

Another successful visit with Carlos! I had sprained my foot very badly over 4th of july weekend and went to see him a week after. My foot was still swelling and difficult to walk on with out the assistance of a cane, putting it down on the ground was also painful with every step. I took some ibuprofen which helped only slightly... I had seen a couple of other therapists before Carlos and was still unable to walk on it properly. For 90 minutes Carlos worked on both my feet, legs and also balanced my hips from having to compensate weight for my foot. Afterwards my foot was still sore but I did no longer not needed the assistance of my cane by the next day. Thank you again for helping me Carlos! i will definitely be sending more people your way. read more