After a major whiplash car accident, Sara has been very helpful toward regaining a pain-free and…read morefunctional life. She is very talented at intuitively knowing what the body needs. She has a very gentle touch. It almost feels like nothing is happening but it really is. I know because I feel so much better afterward! I highly recommend Sara and I highly recommend Ortho-Bionomy.

This is one big rave for Sara Sunstein and her knowledge, skills, and services. Having come to the…read moreend of my wits about what to do with my arthritic feet, having exhausted podiatrist suggestions, and with a box of questionably helpful splints and orthotics, I took advantage Sara's services on recommendation from one of her clients. She examined my problem, gave my feet a wider spread, and explored possible contributing causes. She then trained me to work with my problem at home and suggested over-the counter remedies that I am eager to try. Sara surpassed my expectations, and I gained new feet therapy skills I can integrate into my daily routine. I am so appreciative! I highly recommend seeing Sara about aches and pains and even a wellness checkup.

I had been suffering with back pain for a year and a half before I was threated by Viviana Diaz, a…read moreFeldenkrais Practioner, in Berkeley. A friend of mine recommended Feldenkrais as a way for relief. Feldenkrais is the practice of body motion capable of creating or recreating semmetry of motion when that motion is impaired by pain, as in my case. Believe me, I had tried chiropractic, accupuncture, physical therapy mostly to no to moderate success, respectively. Viviana Diaz is caring, gentle, listens well, and very competent. I was treated at her home in a very spacious studio that is well equipped with table, towels, pillows, etc. I had read up on Feldenkrais methods a little before I saw her for the first of six session in March and April of this year. What I didn't expect was by the second session she had identified a major cause of my pain and we worked to correct the problem and over the sessions my pain had diminished considerably. I received instruction and exercises that I continue to perform daily to this day. About a month after I was treated by her I was pain free. Somebody wrote she is a miracle worker, to which I must agree. She is supported by her husband, Frank Wildman, one of the original Feldenkrais Practioners in Berkeley. I often thank my friend for encouraging me and it was my good fortune that I called upon and was treated by Viviana. I only wish all the professional I see were as good.

I've been going to Viviana for massage therapy twice monthly for over a year and I keep going back…read morebecause her touch is blissful. She listens carefully to whatever it is I need each time I see her and she varies her pressure and style of touch accordingly depending on what i need. At times her massages are slow, deep, still, long - always quiet, always sensitive. I know she's also a Feldenkrais Practitioner and sometimes integrates some of those techniques into my massage. Whatever techniques she uses I leave feeling taller, feeling as if my long muscles have been 'ironed out'. Sometimes I feel super relaxed and sometimes invigorated. Also, her studio is spacious, clean and soothing, which i really appreciate.

I came to Kirsten for frozen shoulder after feeling completely stalled and even made worse by…read moretraditional PT. From the moment I walked in, I felt something different. Kirsten doesn't just "work on a shoulder." She works with your whole nervous system, your fascia, and the deeper layers that actually affect movement and pain. She also takes time to understand what's been going on in your life (not in a prying way, but in a human, compassionate way). And the physical results are real. My arm felt less painful and more mobile after just one session. It has been such a relief for me to find such a caring and compassionate practitioner and finally feel like I'm on the road to recovery.

I am a new client to Kirsten and I will never go anywhere else again she is the best. I love her…read moretechnique and I love all of her holistic healing ideas that she has. She is clearly a role model of health and wellness and her appointments help me too, feel so much better... Relax, but also, she directly addressed very severe pain that my orthopedic doctor could not fix, general practitioner could not fix, over-the-counter meds did not help physical therapy has not helped and I cannot believe that she helped me get back to the gym just two days later after everything I have tried. She 100% listen to everything I said, and didn't have any protocol or preconceived idea of what she was going to do. It was completely tailored to what I needed. I love her.

Dr. Daniel is a healer...with a heart of gold with hands that are gifted…read more We met during on a business trip with 4 collogues. We had only met that day; after a long day...I complained of knee pain. Dr. Dan touched points on my arm and my knee stopped aching. I looked at him in amazment...it was like magic. I highly recommend Dr. Daniel and the services he offers. Thank you Dr. Daniel for all you do in addition to the service you offer.

They responds straight away and very professional, good price too!…read more I wanted to avail their cupping theraphy what they got is the all inclusive package which is good. I would definitely try this place.

I was pregnant when I first went to see Ronit for a prenatal massage. I was having terrible…read moreradiating pain in my arms and after our massage I felt just about 100% better! Ronit was so sweet, made me feel comfortable especially with my first ever prenatal massage. I highly recommend her! My husband and I later also hired her to be our doula for the delivery of my son. Ronit is very responsive whenever we had questions. She was very informative during our meetings leading up to my due date. One big thing for us was making sure our doula did not push their own agenda or replace my husband during the labor/delivery process. Ronit was respectful of our wishes, empowered my husband with hands on techniques and ways to better support me, and provided comfort and additional knowledge about labor which gave us peace of mind since we were first timers at the labor process, and that was priceless. We are so so grateful to have had Ronit with us despite eventually having to deliver via csection. After we brought our baby home, Ronit stopped by to check in with us and made herself available to any questions we have with caring for a newborn. Whenever I see Ronit it feels like reuniting with a friend! We have moved to the city but Emeryville isn't too far if I am in need of a good massage! She's the best!

Ronit is my favorite massage therapist!! Even after 20 years. Skilled and loving and tuned in!…read more Professional and caring. If I had more time I'd write a book about why you should schedule a session with her!

I've been seeing Juliana Kramer for acupuncture (and occasional massage therapy) for nerve pain in…read moremy hands, arms, and feet for the past four months. At first I wasn't sure, but after a few visits I noticed a real improvement--my arm and foot pain have both gotten much better. I appreciate that acupuncture helped without needing pills. Juliana is skilled, caring, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone dealing with nerve pain. I'll keep coming back for treatments. Robert C

Juliana is extremely generous with her time and an all-around lovely human. When you're with her…read moreyou know that you're in the hands of someone who cares about you and your health and making you feel as good as possible. I always leave feeling relaxed and loose and like I'm ready to take on my week. I also love that Juliana really *hears* me when I tell her about something that doesn't feel right in my body. She trusts my own intuition and that's something I struggle to find in other venues. It feels amazing to have someone listen to you, someone who keeps updated on multiple aspects of your life from week to week, and who is genuinely determined to make your life as healthy and happy as possible.

Anisha is the absolute best! I've been an acupuncturist for 26 years and have had a lot of body…read morework and Anisha is way up there with the best. She is exceptionally knowledgeable about the body and skilled with her body work, yet she's more than that. She's extremely intuitive and present and always seems to just know exactly what to do to bring the body into balance. She also has a wide scope of modalities at her fingertips, so it's not just the same treatment each time. I feel balanced and relaxed after her sessions and I've gotten significant relief in whatever pain I come in with. Her office is also so peaceful and calming (and easy parking--a bonus!) so I always look forward to my sessions. Can't recommend Anisha highly enough!

Anisha is such an incredible practitioner. I trust what she has discovered about the chronic pain I…read moream dealing with, and the plan to address it. I have always believed that alignment should happen before exercises are undertaken to strengthen an area of the body. During my first visit Anisha confirmed that this too is her philosophy. I actually look forward to doing my PT exercises after she works with me because they really help me! Anisha helps me! I love Anisha's office space. It's aesthetically soothing and totally equipped. I feel like I'm taking care of myself by seeing her. And I appreciate her awareness of how our sessions are going and what I can expect next. I've always wanted to explore Ayurveda. Seeing how my very favorite PT could weave this medicine into my healthcare has been a profound experience. I'm so glad Anisha's in the Bay Area. Lucky us!!

Caroline is a miracle-worker and I go out of my way to recommend her to anyone who has pain or…read moreinjury...or to pretty much anyone who has a body! I'd never heard of Somatics before coming here, so I'll give a quick overview. It's an alternative style of body work used commonly by circus acrobatic performers to prevent and treat injury. Somatics retrains your brain to take control and release the tension caused by pain or sub-optimal movement patterns. I'm 24 and I've had chronic back pain for 10 years due to an old injury. Unfortunately, my back condition can't be outright "healed" and has to be managed, for which I've tried everything under the sun...acupuncture, physiotherapy, chiropractic, sports massage... They all helped some, but none of them did enough to be a long-lasting solution. I couldn't even sit in the same position for more than an hour at a time. Since I've been seeing Caroline, I can once again play tennis intensively, hike for hours and even work at my desk job - where I'm sitting most of the day - without feeling physically inhibited AND without pain!! This would have been unheard of for me before. She has taught me how to effortlessly improve my posture and encouraged me to adopt healthier movement patterns in my day-to-day. She also gave me simple exercises to do on my own that maintain the results of our sessions together long term =) Most importantly, she made all this FUN and the sessions are incredibly relaxing. In short (or I guess not) I can't emphasize enough how amazing Caroline is and how much she has done for me. If you're reading this, then you're obviously here for a reason - GO.

I started working with Caroline 18 months after my daughter was born, because I was having real…read moretrouble relearning how to use my abdominal muscles. Through our sessions, Caroline has helped me reengage my abdominal muscles, deal with some longstanding asymmetries in my hips and back, and deal with acute issues in my shoulders and neck. What makes her work so amazing is her ability to work from where you are, using your strengths and building your awareness and self-care. I feel so lucky to do Somatics with her, and I plan to continue!