I can no longer recommend Eligio…read more As someone substantially disabled in a car accident just before Covid and with long covid I had decided to stay with Eligio as a provider even tho things weren't always smooth because for a time i thought it would be hard to find someone new. That's my bad. In the last year however Eligio's work, manner and ability to keep agreements has substantially declined even with consistent communication including phone, texts and in person communication that included several rounds of agreement making. Before this last year the issues were: he always pulled my hair when he worked on my head and neck and made a joke about the "hair pulling part of the session." Which is not just not funny, he knows he's hurting me but never upped his skills to stop. For years. That actually should have been enough to stop working with him. He'd be casually late for quite awhile until i insisted he notify me before the start of our session time. He never learned to calibrate to my needs had to constantly be reminded to not push too hard on my feet and back and not tork/tear my knees when raising my legs. This should have been a deal breaker given how long it went on. We did out calls to my home and he had to be reminded of basically everything including putting the toilet seat down in our bathroom. (I'm disabled and bending over is hard. I literally asked him 12 times to put it down before he remembered once on his own.) people are imperfect and I try to be forgiving and communicative. He did not put the room back in order after use. He moved all kinds of things and frequently did nothing to clean up post session. Annoying but not a deal breaker. Like I said he's just not paying attention. Over the past year several things have happened that made us decide that we cannot work with him any more. Eligio injured my back. Repeatedly He has always required feedback to keep him from using too much pressure or not torking my knees. But in the last year he made things demonstrably worse many, many times. And generally took no responsibility for that impact . Now I realize that's because he's just not able to attune to sensitive needs unless constantly directed. In other words: his sessions are not relaxing because he has a tendency to accidentally and repeatedly injure me. At least a third of the sessions for the last year he hurt me and I had significantly more pain when standing after a session. If I fall asleep in a session, he reliably injures my back. Every time. When I woke up in pain and asked him to fix it, he charged for that time having never mentioned it to me or asked for consent or created clarification. Which is code for he: he hurt me and overcharged me and then was pissed when I asked him about it. His response? He's short on cash and he worked over the session time. I talked to him and put my feedback in writing to him. We made new agreements that included getting consent for additional fees in the moment and stopping sessions if I fall asleep. His major concern of stopping a session if I fall asleep was "will I get paid?" Given that we paid on time every time, that was wild And utterly self serving. The final deal breaker was weaponizing my diagnosis against me instead of taking ownership of his decisions. He is someone who has a hard time taking responsibility for his impact. I cannot recommend him. Especially if you have pain.

I have been seeing Eligio semi-regularly over the last 3 years, and he has fixed or helped…read moreimmensely relieve my tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, & assorted aches and pains, and generally been the engineer who has kept my motor running. I have found his practice to be not only soothing and corrective, but also quite enlightening and I've learned a lot about how my body's systems interact with each other . I regularly end up getting an extra 10 or 15 minutes of work done, because he wants to be sure everything is balanced and aligned , and at no point have I ever felt like he was rushing to get me out the door. I should also say that on the artication I have needed to reschedule he's been gracious and accommodating , in addition to this , on at least two occasions he was willing to reschedule on very short notice! I would absolutely recommend .

Harmonic Massage is at the top of my list when it comes to healing my body. Using a combination of…read moredifferent healing and massage techniques, Allie has provided the most advanced, personalized body work I've received yet. It is challenging healing severe scoliosis on my own. However, with the help of Harmonic Massage, noticeable progress is made with ever session.

Texted Lanae Monday and she got back to me very quickly. Got in for first appointment Tuesday…read more I get massages all the time. You can tell she is very experienced. Been looking for a recurring masseuse instead of hit or miss shops. I like my massages to get my knots out, and she does that. Also works through the muscles and pain points well. Good for both guys and girls. Definitely recommend A+

Lanae is the best. She is skilled, thorough and she takes great care to actually hear your issues…read more I have used her maybe 6 times for various reasons. Each was either a sports related muscle pain or basic stress related shoulder and back tension. She got right in there, found the evil culprits and worked them into submission. As for her unique mobile service, who can argue with a tiny woman that drags her huge table to your home or office? If you are a busy, homeworker/parent multitasking maven the savings in time alone is worth every penny.

I was referred to Corey by a friend. I was expressing unhappiness with my other massage experiences…read morebecause I'm a bodybuilder, and the therapists never seem to be able to do much beyond a superficial rub-down. Even when I expressed specific areas that needed attention, I'd always end up with the same full-body massage. It just wasn't helping with my sports issues. I've been so happy with Corey. He understands what my body needs as an athlete and really digs into the problem areas to release those parts. My experiences with him are always magic and I'm shocked at my increased flexibility in the days after a session with him. I'd definitely recommend him for site-specific issues you may have, or if you've just not been getting the kind of relief you'd like from other massage experiences. He listens to what you need and seeks out triggers that will help your whole body relax.

I heard about Corey and Tact Massage from Lonna, who is a chiropractor in the same building…read more Booking a session was very easy and I really appreciated the fact that I didn't need to put down my credit card to guarantee the booking: it gave me a first clue of what kind of person Corey is. I didn't really have any health complaints, but I like getting massages: it is one hour where I can just let my thoughts drift and have someone else take care of me. Like many people, I associate massage with relaxation and spa-like surrounding. The stereo-typical massage therapist is dressed in some white clothes and oozes sensuality and well-being. Corey and his practice is different; different in good way though. When I arrived for my appointment, I was greeted by a what I associated with a typical San Franciscan, dressed in a plaid shirt and a big commuter rucksack; he probably had just biked to his practice. He then told me a little bit about what I'd be expecting over the next hour, before I got ready for the actual massage. I then expected him to start "massaging" my body, but instead I witnessed how his hands applied light pressure on my back. While doing so, he commented on areas that he thought were a bit tight and/or needed some attention. After that, I pretty much let him do "his thing". I had complete trust in him...in fact, I apparently fell asleep at various times during the session. (Corey said something along the lines of: "I noticed that when I'd just relieved the tension on various sections of your body, I noticed you started to snore lightly...") After the session, Corey walked me through what he'd done and he pointed to various muscles on the anatomy chart on the wall next to the massage table. I can only agree with all the other Yelpers, especially Kevin N, who says: "Corey is an intellectual who combines his academic knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology with his natural gift of tactile memory." I also liked that Corey didn't do the guilt trip on me that I associate with some other massage therapists. Something like: "Oh, your body is really tense and I think we should see each other on a regular basis. In other words: your body is a total mess and I can help you fix it." Corey simply said that it would probably be good for me to come back for another session and work on some other areas, but that in general I'm in pretty good shape. I liked every bit of my visit: but mostly the fact that Corey is just a cool dude who knows his shit and makes me feel good!

Let me just say, this man has a magical touch. I was having severe 8/10 neck pain that had been…read morelingering for nearly a week. Out of every place I called, he was the only one to pick up the phone, hear me out, and give me a recommendation for a 90 minute massage so he can go over the focus on my areas with the most pain/discomfort. It was a little hard to find the place on my iPhone GPS, but i walked down an empty hallway to find a sign on the door saying "Shhhh...." JACKPOT! I wanted to write this review a little later to see how my body reacted in his care. It's been nearly a week and my entire body feels so much better. During the massage, he really worked on the areas i requested. He knew exactly how to massage out the tenderness...the knots all over my neck and lower back. I believe he is appointment only. He knows what he is doing. He is a professional. Highly recommend.

Hands down, this is the best massage you can get in the Bay area. Quang is a phenomenal masseuse…read morewho is extremely competent, but also extremely attuned to an individual's personal preferences and issues. My back had been hurting for a long time and while some of the issues are structural, a massage with Quang helped quite significantly. My gf is also a huge fan of Quang. Highly recommended and at a great price!

I have had a couple of massages with Michael, I have always thought his to be the most relaxing…read more After being hit by a car in a cycling accident my back was stiff, sore and achy. When he saw me we talked about my body and the pain I was feeling. The massage was amazing. I feel I walk taller an straighter and more relaxed. The pain is gone. He is a true healer.

Despite my good intentions as stated in my last review, it's been months since I had a massage from…read moreMichael. Finally, the stress became too much or the anticipation of getting my first contract for my new business, prompted me to schedule a visit to Michael. As I write this review, I'm yawning, I'm so relaxed and blissful and it's some hours since the massage. Of course, a two hour massage will do that to you. In these challenging economics times, a massage can seem like or perhaps is a luxury, but sometimes, you simply need to do something good for yourself. Take yourself to Michael and he'll take care of you.

Ryan is the absolute best. Recommended through a close friend who lives in Emeryville, Ryan is…read moreorganized and timely, does an incredibly thorough job, and most importantly, will get your body right! She's also incredibly genuine, cordial, and compassionate. Highly recommend the "Full Body" massage!

[Classpass Review] I booked a massage and received an email asking for my email address. I replied…read moreand didn't hear back. Tried to call several times and the phone was never picked up. Without warning my massage was canceled because they were "not able to get my email address." I responded to the email with my information and even tried to call - what the heck.

I've been seeing Krystal at Loosen Up in Walnut Creek, and I'll absolutely be following her to…read moreOakland. Her skill in deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy is exceptional -- but what truly sets her apart is her intuition. She seems to understand what's happening in the body in real time, adjusting her approach to meet exactly what's needed. Over the past 25 years, I've worked with about a dozen certified massage therapists, and Krystal is without question the most attentive, talented, and effective. She begins each session with a thoughtful check-in about both my body and my life, and throughout the massage, she checks in frequently, ensuring the work is helpful and not overwhelming. Deep tissue massage isn't for everyone -- but if you're looking for real relief from the ways your body 'holds' tension (and want to actually learn where and how you're holding it), Krystal is the best I've ever found.

Krystal is an amazing massage therapist that I've been seeing for years now. She engaged multiple…read moremodalities in my massage appointments to make sure I am getting relaxation, tension relief, and injury prevention. They are also super trauma informed, kink-friendly, and queer/trans-friendly. I love working with Krystal and plan to do so for the foreseeable future!