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Oak Alternative Therapy Massage

4.7 (12 reviews)
Open 9:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Quiet, clean, low-key. I had a great massage there a coupla years ago and a solid foot massage recently.

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I had the most wonderful chair massage here today! It was perfect. This place is clean, professional, and calming. Highly recommend!

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Feeling Better - Concentrating on certain muscles tend to have a longer lasting effect.  As long as there is not too much pressure.

Feeling Better

4.7(143 reviews)
2.4 miWest Berkeley
Available by appointment
Committed to quality results

Matthew is a magician and I highly recommend him. It's amazing to have my pain reduced in such a…read moretangible way. It's not going to be a gentle relaxing massage, but this sports massage will be worth the temporary discomfort to have the underlying issues worked through. He's also really good at distracting me while he's doing all the fixing. All of my gratitude for the work he does. Kind, caring, observant, funny, and honest about what's happening with my body, this business lives up to the name Feeling Better. Thank you for everything.

WARNING: SEX PEST!!!…read more I made an appointment with this guy based on his many 5-star reviews here on Yelp. It was a massive mistake not to further investigate. I booked an extra long massage because I've been struggling with intense back and hip pain. I took a Xanax shortly before our session to help me relax; I've been under a lot of pressure at work. Unfortunately, I became so relaxed that I pushed aside my awareness that this guy was crossing all kinds of boundaries. It wasn't until after I left and the meds wore off that I acknowledged to myself just how inappropriate this guy was. Here are some examples: 1. In response to my apology for running a few mins late, he said I should NEVER apologize, this experience all about me, and he made some comment about white men getting too much as it is. The remarks just felt like pandering, both over the top and calculated. 2. I asked him how he got into massage. He responded by saying that his ex-wife cheated on him and then he was fired from his job, where he was "making mistakes" but it wasn't his fault because he'd been poorly trained. Possible but also raises questions, including as to why he would share this info with a brand new client. He didn't even answer the question, lol. 3. He said that he was told in massage school that he has "no business being a massage therapist." Those were his words. I wondered what on earth could've prompted a professor or administrator to say that to a student. Well, by the end of our session, and especially after reading the other 1-star reviews (all written by women), I can certainly guess! 4. He pressed along my pelvic bone and bladder without warning. This is a sensitive area in more than one way, and I found the move to be totally inappropriate and unnecessary, 5. He kept resting his head on my calf, over and over again, lifting it from the table and holding it against his cheek. 6. He kept resting his head on my calf, over and over again, lifting it from the table and holding it against his cheek. 7. He kept telling jokes and making reference to sexually charged SNL skits and laughing at them at length. As in, long after I stopped responding. 8. He truly did not stop chattering away. 9. For good measure, he made reference to family members who accuse him of being a deadbeat. Just... why are you sharing this?? After some thought, I asked for a refund, citing his oversharing, inappropriate touching, and the many reviews that call him out for both. He promptly returned my money. Thanks, but it's not going to stop me from warning other women / femme presenting people about this guy. And dudes, don't support this guy. We need you to be our allies.

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Feeling Better - His front door, inside the place. Turn right, go down the stairs and you will get here.

His front door, inside the place. Turn right, go down the stairs and you will get here.

Feeling Better - Entrance to Matt's office. And there's Matt!

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Entrance to Matt's office. And there's Matt!

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Jennifer Michels, CMT

4.9(50 reviews)
0.5 miElmwood

Before I'd reached the end of my first massage with Jennifer Michels, I knew I needed to book…read moreanother. She is talented and enthusiastic, balancing body knowledge with a soothing touch. She's also really fun to chat with. Jenn has a clear passion for the body and you will definitely feel it in her work on yours. I particularly enjoy her use of heat therapy on me: to release tension in my shoulders and upper back she uses steaming hot towels that seem to make my muscles melt. It's such a relaxing and wonderful experience. Jenn's been performing massage at Moonshadow for 13 years, and I can see why - the little studio in the back of the salon is such a sweet space. It seems perfectly suited to her and is a great place for a getaway (if only a 60 minute one). If you're looking for a spot of self care, book an hour with Jennifer Michels.

Jennifer is Fantastic! I'm so grateful to her for her amazing massage, which fixed my vertigo…read moreissue. She was incredibly attentive and spent extra time listening to my explanation of symptoms, asked insightful questions, and focused in on the source of my pain (as it turned out, an interaction of points with more complexity involved. In addition, she showed me new movements to help proactively with my posture and body mechanics. I'm so relieved. Jenn is not only remarkable, but a gem too! I highly recommend her.

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Jennifer Michels, CMT - Hot stones on a cold day! (included upon request)

Hot stones on a cold day! (included upon request)

Jennifer Michels, CMT
Jennifer Michels, CMT

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3.9(65 reviews)
1.1 miDowntown Berkeley
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Booked two one-hour "combo 2" massages (30 min foot, 30 min body) with David and Mei, which took…read moreplace in a shared open space with just three massage chairs that convert into beds. This was a clothed massage, but we rolled up our pants legs while our feet were in the bucket of water. Our massage therapists did an awesome job this past Saturday. The foot reflexology was effective, especially the slow pressure on the bottom of my feet. My masseur, David, followed the form I filled out beforehand, in which customers mark an X on parts of the body not wanting treatment and circle areas of desired focus. He brought so much relief to my shins and both upper and lower legs. And the pressure was hard, as I had requested, but not painful. He did good work on my back and shoulders too, with use of the forearms and elbows along with great technique. My bf was happy with his massage as well, which is a big deal since he's actually hard to please when it comes to massages. Our session was therapeutic and satisfying, with instrumental melodies playing in the background, adding to the pleasant atmosphere and experience. We paid in advance, and tipped afterward in cash. Staff was friendly and professional. They really were wonderful :)

I don't remember the last time I had a massage this good. Sophia is great and very talented. Most…read moreimportantly very efficient, she even gave me a scalp massage. As per the space, very quiet and clean. Highly recommend.

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Wonderful Spa - Decor in shared massage room

Decor in shared massage room

Wonderful Spa - Very  good,i always receive a great day massage and here.May was excellent at finding the tense area and loosening them so professional.

Very good,i always receive a great day massage and here.May was excellent at finding the tense area and loosening them so professional.

Wonderful Spa - Nice and affordable spot for massage, right next to the binge coffee house

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Nice and affordable spot for massage, right next to the binge coffee house

Oak Alternative Therapy Massage - massage_therapy - Updated May 2026

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