Tonia makes me feel great! She uses multiple healing practices including reiki and gentle bodywork…read moreto relieve my aches and get my energy moving. She's also a good listener and provides a safe space for releasing emotional burdens. Plus it all happens in a charming tent in her beautiful little garden. I'm a 67 year old woman, and after Tonia's treatments I feel younger and healthier. Looking forward to my next session!

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 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).

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!!

I'm 49 years old and have worked in construction for over 30 years now. Needless to say, I feel as…read morethough I aged in dog years. I went and saw Dr. Bill because I had expired every other option. Chiropractic, massages, and Acupuncture all gave me temporary relief, but my upper back, neck, and forearms were still in a lot of pain. Pain so intense it would wake me out of a dead sleep. After 6 visits with Dr. Bill I am pleased to say that the pain has subsided tremendously and my body feels as though it's no longer in the fight or flight mode. I feel as though I am truly on the road to recovery. When I first heard of Myofascial therapy massage I was skeptical. It's not the most pleasant experience but it felt good and it hurt at the same time. I could tell my body really needed It. It was worth every penny and would highly recommend Dr. Bill to anyone who is suffering from chronic pain as I was. Thank you Bill, I really truly appreciate you!!!!!!!

I accidentally injured my knee area several days ago and my brother recommended that I go see a…read morepractitioner who specializes in traditional Chinese medicine method of bone-setting to deal with injuries like sprains, fractures, etc. (跌打師傅）right away. This type of practitioners is very common in Hong Kong but I didn't know one here, so my brother recommended Sifu Simon Tang who had treated his sprained ankle. I asked him if there was another Sifu closer to home in San Francisco or San Mateo County as Sifu Tang is in Oakland. My brother said "if you want a good one then you need to go to Oakland." The drive there and back took over 45 minutes each way even on Sunday, but it was definitely worth the drive since Sifu Tang did a fantastic job in examining my knee and all the pressure points in that area, and diagnosed that I had pulled a tendon. He first did a message in that area with after applying an ointment, and then applied a warm poultice onto the impacted area and wrap the entire knee with a self adherent cohesive wrap bandage. I was told to leave it on for 8 hours before taking the wrap off and shower. I was told to return within a few days for the 2nd treatment, and to rest my leg for a few days without walking too much or climbing stairs if possible to help healing. It was a very pleasant experience and I am grateful that we have Sifu Tang here in the Bay Area.

I'm not sure what this was. It was not Chinese Tui Na, which is what Mr. Tang said he provided when…read moreI asked. It was more of a vigorous deep tissue massage that was focused on the area of pain and stretching and lasted maybe 15 minutes. He then applied a poultice. There was only one pot on his stove, and he didn't do any traditional tongue or pulse diagnosis, which tells me it's something he "prescribes" for everyone with pain. I did not get any pain relief from the treatment. I am disappointed because I wanted and expected Traditional Chinese medicine but got some other kind of hybrid treatment. Maybe it works for some, but, unlike what I love about Chinese medicine, and like what I don't love about western medicine, it seemed too limited and impersonal for me. However, Mr. Tang himself is very nice.

My first time encountering Clara was at a bustling night market with different vendors from all…read moreover the bay area. I passed by a few times while she was working with other clients and looked through her booklet out of curiosity. I rarely get massages, and while I have heard of reiki/hilot, I wasn't the most familiar with what it entailed. I decided to opt for a shorter session that was offered at the night market to try for my first time. Clara was incredibly welcoming, calming, and communicative. I'm sure she could feel how nervous I was, but under her experienced hands and nurturing aura - it didn't take long to feel my nerves ebbing away. Honestly, the entire experience (as a novice) felt like magic. I can't quite put into words how I felt after, but it truly seemed to penetrate beyond the physical realm. Clara picked up immediately on areas of my body I felt soreness and worked on areas that needed to be tended to without any verbal requests on my end. After the massage, she shared intuitive messages that she picked up on during our short session and I was caught off guard at the accuracy of her words. While this first session was a short and sweet introduction - it definitely wont be the last. I will absolutely be checking out her local studio for another session. If you are in any way intrigued with energy work or a fan of massages in general - I would highly recommend booking a session with Clara. You wont regret it!

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!

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!

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!

I highly recommend Judy for deep work. I've spent several months having her help me obtain fascial…read morerelease on a 20-year-0old injury, and general releasing a lot of fascial freezing in other areas around the injury. My desire is to avoid any type of surgery and she provided much needed knowledge and expertise to help in my goal.

Based on reviews, I contacted Judy for an Ashiatsu massage. I used to see an excellent Ashiatsu…read moretherapist in Chicago that I loved for years (still a friend) and it's so effective when done right. When I made the appointment, she told me she wouldn't only do Ashiatsu but she would do a combination of modalities. So I said okay and went. The room smelled like thick smoke and was very messy. I wasn't sure if it was hygienic. There was nowhere to put my clothes, so to avoid throwing them on floor, I had to hang them from her doorknob. In the hour and a half I paid for, she only did 25 minutes of massage. Ashiatsu was maybe 3 minutes of that, if any. She also seemed to have no intuition about pressure and kept hurting me or going too light. I kept having to say "ouch," tell her "that's too rough" or "you can do more than that." The other hour, she was doing some kind energy stuff, which I didn't like at all. It sounded like she was wheezing really loudly above my head in order to pressure me to breathe along with her, but as time went on and there was no more massage, I just kept getting more annoyed. When I flipped onto my back, I started choking from all the smoke, so she turned on some fans. I bought my bro and sis gift certificates to see her before I went to see her myself, and I regret that. Afterwards I called and told them not to go. I'm sure she's a nice person but I gave her way too much money for a very poor experience, and I need to go get a real massage now.

Reached out to Sean via text to inquire about length of sessions offered and what his rates are. He…read morereplied a full day letter with a curt reply. I then asked about availability in the coming week . His reply was "fully booked". The Interaction was off putting....felt like I was bothering him.

Shawn is really good at pressure points, lymph nodes and manipulating the soft tissues leaving me…read moremore relaxed. His technique reduces tension and chronic pain, I always feel better.

I've seen Naandi for several acupuncture sessions and the most recent one was amazing! I have never…read morefelt so deeply relaxed in an acupuncture appointment to the point of falling asleep but I did with her. Naandi is not only passionate about her practice she's passionate about empowering her clients and educating them. She is a genuine healer with a gentle touch. I highly recommend her.

I have had a wonderful experience working with Naandi and I can't recommend her enough. She is an…read moreincredibly skilled acupuncturist, massage therapist, and esthetician. I initially booked a session for facial acupuncture and had a wonderfully relaxing experience and loved the results. Shortly after my initial visit I had an unexpected life event occur that resulted in a rather large shock with intense emotional turmoil. I turned to Naandi for support and treatment. She is NADA trained and provides a specific acupuncture treatment for crisis. That coupled with her incredibly skilled massage was pivotal in helping me to process and expedite the healing process. I saw her twice a week during this event and within a little over a month I was completely transformed and able to use the experience as a tool. She made this transformation possible. In short, she is the quintessential all around healer and wise woman that I would recommend that anyone see on a regular basis for general self care, preventative and acute treatment sessions. She can seamlessly handle dealing with physical, emotional, spiritual and cosmetic concerns with ease and compassion. Her touch is magical and imbued with a wonderfully grounded energy and warmth that creates a professional and safe space for healing. Book with her without hesitation - You can't find a nicer, more generous, compassionate, or well rounded acupuncturists who genuinely cares about her patients.

In town visiting my sister. Will come back every time…read more Amy gave me a great massage and was super kind as well. Good energy, awesome massage and nice people. Definitely recommend!

DO NOT GO HERE. I asked for a regular one hour massage for 60 usd and paid. During the massage she…read moreasked if I want harder intensity to which i replies yes but she goes onto say its "extra" and i said no thanks. After the massage is done, i tipped her and she told me its not enough!! That i need to pay extra 10USD for the "hard intensity" PLUS MINIMUM 30USD TIP. I shouldnt have tipped at all. The MASSAGE SUCKS ASS. Go somewhere else. This chinese place is a scam.