I have 4 sessions scheduled and after two I have less pain!…read more So glad I read Jerom Vahai's Yelp story on this practice! She explains the process clearly. She noted my complaints and asked questions to clarify. She made a plan based on my issues, she also checked my heart, lung, liver health. My insurance pays for a portion of the treatments. Happy to be coming here, I have hope to become healthier and get rid of my hip / back pain. She also made suggestions to help with the congestion in my throat.

I had an injury on my left foot that was making running or even walking fast difficult. Also I had…read morechronic injuries/pains resulting from training for long-distance triathlons (Ironman; an 140.6 miles race) on my right shoulder and the right side of my back. Tina's treatment has been amazing! To the point that she has earned a nickname in my household - "the Magician with Needles"! Details of my condition: (1) Injury: something dropped on my left foot. As it happened right after my Ironman World Championship race, I did not care - I was not doing much of my training. I thought that the pain would disappear by itself. Then months passed, and the pain persisted. Moreover, I realized that the NERVES on my left foot are a LITTLE NUMB. So, when I tried to run a higher mileage at my tempo pace, my left foot was less responsive after a 6-7 miles. Also, TAKING STEPS the following few days were quite difficult. (2) Chronic pain: I almost entirely breathe on one side while swimming, especially if I am doing long difficult sessions. Also, when I am holding the aero position on my time-trial bike, I inadvertently tighten one side of my upper body - this becomes especially true if I am doing hard intervals and/or doing more than 2-3 hours of training. Consequence: chronic dull pain on my shoulder and my back. This results in debilitating pain during later phases of a race. This was seriously hampering my sleep after long rides (which is bread-and-butter for Ironman trainings). Treatment: I had gone through extensive acupuncture treatments before the pandemic for chronic pains - thanks to my health insurance! They worked, but the results were not even close to Tina's treatments. I went to Tina, in the beginning of Dec, 2022. After three sessions, my foot injury was completely solved! In fact, after the very first session, I was incredulous with the results! The same goes for the chronic pain on my shoulder - that I have been living with for several years now. That too was gone! I was very confident that as I start doing "red mist swim sessions" in new years, the shoulder pain would come back - it kind of did, but only to 10-20% intensity compared to what it used to be. And that was relieved after one session with Tina in Jan, 2023. Now, she has started working on the chronic pain on my right lower back - and I am experiencing her magic already. In summary, my condition was a sudden injury and one from muscle overuses from sports. Tina's acupuncture treatment resolved both issues unbelievably well (better than physios and sports massages).

When entering Clara's studio, I could already feel the stress melting away, from the calming oil…read morescents from the diffuser, to the soothing music and soft lighting. The relaxing ambiance was everything. And on top of that, her greeting me in such a caring, warm, and compassionate way - I appreciated so much. She went over her process and how the massage, in addition to being healing, also will help me alleviate and release stress and negative energies. And I can confidently say that is what enfolded - during the massage, she was so in-tune and really listened to my body, paying close attention to certain spots that needed more work, and which areas needed more release. In fact, she was so in-tuned that she helped alleviate and could sense how much tightness I kept within my chest from stress - something I've been struggling personally with for a long time. What drew me to her practice was what her brand stands for - empowering and supporting you in your healing journey, to release the negative energies from your body, and restoring to a better self. If you book a session with her, you'll be in such great care that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and restored - body, heart, and mind. The entire experience from end-to-end was so wonderful, I highly recommend Clara! I'm so excited for my next sessions with her, and to share with all my family/friends about her amazing work!

As a runner, I've seen well over 30 LMTs, acupuncturists, and chiropractors. Clara is the best I've…read moreexperienced as an empath and as a skilled & professional healer/LMT. I put a fair amount of stress and damage on my body, and over the course of three visits, I always feel revitalized, calm, and fluid. I can not thank her enough for her time and care.

all gratitude to yelp for directing me to Simon Tang. I've been struggling with foot pain for 9…read moremonths and Dr. Tang is the only health care professional who has actually helped. And he has helped me enormously. Dr. Tang is truly a healer

Dr. Tang is a gem in Oakland Chinatown - he's the latest in a long line of traumatologists (in…read moreCantonese "Tiet-Dah") who learned how to treat injuries from his father, who learned it from his father, back a couple of generations! Turns out his dad has his own clinic a few doors down! Simon trained in Hong Kong, lived here for a couple decades and thus speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, and English pretty fluently. He is great at what he does and charges reasonably for what he can accomplish. Today's visit for my chronic neck injuries lasted about 30-40 minutes (I didn't keep track of time but it was less than an hour) and involved some history taking, examination, education on specific exercises I could do for wrist and shoulder injuries, then a focused deep tissue massage, and application of a heated herbal poultice. Dr. Tang has a great bedside manner and is focused (he massages each tenderpoint for 1-3 minutes, on a timer). All this for $80. He's much better than the Tiet-Da doctors I went to in Hong Kong. In general, daily treatment for acute injuries can get you better within a few treatments (depending on severity) and longstanding chronic injuries typically resolve with daily treatment for about three weeks. I've had some promising results, I will be back tomorrow!

Go see Bill! I'm Thai American and have had plenty of real Thai massages in Thailand -- the local…read morekind, not the tourist kind -- and this is on another level. WOW. The 4+1 Thai Solution Massage (Nuad Benja Phakhi), which is definitely not your traditional "stretch and press" Thai massage. Let's start with Bill -- he has amazing energy--calm, compassionate, and completely devoted to healing. He listens, stays fully present, and with his methods, finds tension you didn't even know existed. This style of massage works on the root causes in the tendons, not just the surface symptoms in sore muscles. And you stay fully clothed the entire time -- no lotions or oils -- just pure, focused bodywork. At first, I wasn't sure about booking a full 2-hour session, but I trusted the other 5-star reviews here, and I'm so glad I did. It gave him time to address my entire body. Each touch felt customized and responsive -- nothing about it felt routine or transactional. I walked out feeling light, loose, and completely reset. In fact, I felt so good I bought a package and I booked my next two appointments before even leaving! Years of muscle and tendon overuse can't be fixed in one visit, but this made a huge dent. I'm excited to keep coming weekly and eventually move to a maintenance cadence -- whatever Bill recommends, I trust him completely. If you want a massage that's intuitive, detailed, and truly healing -- book Bill. You'll be so glad you did. Thank you N' Bill!!

Bill is a god-sent Thai massage therapist that I want to gatekeep for myself, but I also think he…read moreshould be known to the world as the best of his kind in this field. You'll find nobody like him in the Bay Area if you are seriously looking for an absolutely natural treatment that 100% cure your body pain problem!!!

Had a great ClassPass experience, but called ahead to ask how much they typically expect for tips…read moresince it's not included in the reservation ($15-20 for 1 hr, $20-25 for 90mins is recommended). They have a sheet to circle ur focus spots on the front and back of ur body and then I was roomed after. The room was really clean and smelled good too with quiet tranquil music. I got a full hour massage and I think the masseuse really did take time on the focus zones and followed my preferred pressure level. She checked in a couple times as well which was nice. After the massage, I got dressed and had a cup of water in the front. The location is in a plaza so even if you go late at night, many shops are actually still open to peruse. Would recommend coming at night and treating yourself to window shopping too.

This review is a bit overdue but I needed time to cool off because my experience at W Body & Foot…read moreSpa left me fuming. Yes, the space is beautiful and the staff was cordial, but the massage itself was terrible. I had been looking forward to this massage for days and from the beginning something felt off. They require you to pay before the massage and now I know why! This was hands down the worst massage I've ever had, and I've had many over the years. The masseuse had me undress, covered me with a sheet, and then proceeded to use their elbows to rub my body. They do not use their hands or oils to massage you. For the first 15 minutes, they were grinding their elbow into my spine, it was painful. I asked them to stop and ended the 60-minute massage early, something I've never done before. Due to a language barrier, I went to the front desk to explain the situation. Instead of handling it privately, she awkwardly brought the masseuse out and asked me to explain my complaint to them, which put me in an uncomfortable position. It felt intentional, as if to discourage me from pushing the issue. To make matters worse, I was handed what I initially thought was a voucher for another massage. When I asked for clarification, I was told it was actually just a $5 off coupon. This was insulting given the circumstances. I was not offered a refund of my $75, and more importantly my time was wasted. Save yourself the disappointment and go elsewhere.

Tsadae is a true body worker and healer. I saw her for multiple prenatal massages and she made such…read morea massive difference in my pregnancy. When I had placenta previa, I took advantage of her in home services and that was a game changer. She heals with not just her hands but also her mind and her amazing energy. I got another massage post partum at home and I cannot recommend that enough. Tsadae is an incredible human and the Bay is so lucky to have her!

Tsadae creates a healing environment for relaxation and support during pregnancy. She is an…read moreadvocate for your needs and birthing plans and really wants the best for you. This is my first time coming to see Tsadae. Her business is in a plaza with parking and she shares the space with an acupuncturist. Tsadae is there every Thursday and Friday and alternating Sundays. She is very responsive via text and is very understanding if you need to reschedule as we know sometimes things come up in our pregnancies that we don't anticipate! During my massage she was very professional and was able to give my body pain relief in my lower back. I also felt relaxed afterwards and felt like my body could move more freely. She helped released tension in my neck and shoulders as well since that's where I hold all my stress. She has pillows to help you feel comfortable on your side while she massages you and a wedge pillow for when you sit up for her to massage your neck and upper back. I definitely recommend her!

I've never had an experience quite like this before. I found Tonia to be quite extraordinary at…read moremoving energy or, perhaps, opening energy channels for me to work in. I don't know how to describe it. I felt like I experienced a non-ordinary state of consciousness, and it felt safe, supported, and deeply healing.

I came not expecting too much. I left with some great insight. It was an interesting experience to…read moresay the least.

My most recent need for Robert's services was due to severe arthritis in my shoulders. I injured…read moreboth shoulders in the late 90's when I broke a fall and the result has been severe deterioration of the cartilage in both sides with a complete absence of cartilage in the left shoulder which causes me severe pain and reduced range of motion. Each treatment Robert did for me left me with far less pain and greater range of motion. In fact, I had physical therapy following one of his visits and the therapist commented on the difference in only one week. Robert's offices are quiet and relaxing and his method is nearly painless. I usually can't feel any of the needles at all. He has treated me for several years now for such diverse problems as grief, anxiety, headache and immune system issues - all with great results. He's well worth a visit. Find out for yourself about this hidden gem of acupuncturists in the Bay Area.

Last week I saw Robert for a shoulder injury that has been bothering me for the past year or so. I…read morehave done chiropractor work on it with limited results. I do weight-training at the gym regularly and haven't been able to do my full workout because of my shoulder. After I saw Robert last week, I was able to do my full workout without any pain the next day. I definitively recommend Robert at Harmony Healing Center for any active person.

I was referred to Ann by a friend who had really bad sciatica. After one session with Ann he was…read morepain free and she gave him some exercises to help prevent future problems I've been seeing Ann ever since. I have balance issues which cause muscle tension. Doing body work with Ann has helped me enormously. I joke with family that the only reason I'm able to move is from working with Ann. Chronic pain .... Or a tune up. Ann is the best!

Ann really knows what she's doing! She understands bodies, is intuitive, smart, caring and loving…read more Her stretching and posture classes are outstanding. I would recommend her work anytime. Regards, Laurie Harper

Kristin was so kind and calming. I went for a prenatal massage and 36 weeks pregnant. We chatted…read morethe whole time and even then, I almost feel asleep. The massage was that effective! The office is nice and clean. The ambiance was calming. She explained what we would do, asked what specific areas I'd like to focus and also commented on her recommendations for things I could do to alleviate some of the pregnancy pains on my own. Overall, such a lovely experience and I definitely recommend her.

I first heard of this place on a local Facebook group and since she was offering a grand opening…read morepromo for your first massage, I decided to check it out. I booked a 90 minute massage through the website and then I received an email confirmation as well as an opportunity to fill out a client intake form ahead of time. This business is located in a Victorian home that houses different types of businesses. When looking at it from the street, there's a long driveway to the left of the building that leads to a free parking lot. When entering the building, you can find Kristin's office by heading up the stairs and she's the first door on the right. Her setup is lovely and looks so clean and inviting. I love the decor. She briefly sat down with me to see what my needs were and to see if I had any injuries she should know about. The massage table is warmed up and she has a heater going during the massage. The massage was so great! Her massage strokes were slower than I'm used to and I did have my doubts at first but I quickly realized that that's what made the massage relaxing yet effective. She knew which points to hit and work out. I caught myself falling asleep several times. I liked how she changed the pressure throughout different parts of my body, because it felt like the massage was tailored and personalized to me. She also massaged my hips which no one had ever done before. I didn't know how much I needed that area worked on until today! Kirstin uses essential oils for the massage and they smell amazing. It smelled sort of minty and my body felt minty/tingly up the point when I drove myself home. When it was time to lay on my back, she asked if I wanted an eye pillow. I appreciated that since without an eye pillow, I usually feel so "exposed" for some reason while being massaged. After the massage, she provided a glass of water and then she took the time to talk with me about things she noticed during the massage. She let me know which areas needed a little more pressure and which areas seemed to be tight. She also answered my questions about massage therapy in general and gave me some aftercare instructions. I felt like I was sitting there chatting with a friend. She didn't try to rush me out of there at all. I would definitely like to return for another massage and she said that the next appointment would be 25% off. Her prices are reasonable and you have the option to pay after the massage, meaning you don't have to hold your reservation with a credit card. She also accepts Venmo which is handy. Can't wait to return!