Allison ROCKS. I've had chronic neck and shoulder pain for the last ten years, and I came in to see Allison with significantly restricted range of motion in my neck, which was painful and also impacted my daily functioning (work, driving, sleep, etc.) After one massage and neurological bodywork session, I gained 30+ degrees of rotation in each direction in my neck (!!) I still occasionally have some stiffness, but the range of motion issues haven't come back! Allison has also woven IFS into subsequent sessions, which combined with her deeply attuned bodywork feels like the golden ticket. Her space is also gorgeous, and she has the sweetest cat and dog, all of which add to the healing. HIGHLY, highly recommend. read more

Allison is absolutely outstanding! She's amazing at deep tissue massage and has an intuitive ability to find and release problem areas. She never rushes and takes the time to really listen to what you're experiencing, making every session feel personalized. Professional, caring, and incredibly effective--I can't recommend her enough. read more

Allison does something I had never heard of before. I visited her many times and I experienced profound changes after the visits. I was in massive pain because of my back. I think some people probably only need to see her once or twice and they are fine. I needed more and I don't mind. I love the work and I really like her. I remember getting to walk freely after my visit with her. I was over the moon. Thank you, Allison. read more

Had a weird lingering foot pain and went to see Allison. After a couple sessions it felt much better. Saw her a few months later and she asked how my foot was, I said oh I haven't thought about it in a while, it was 100% better! read more

I really feel like finding Allison was such a gift from the universe. Allison has an awesome balance of offering therapeutic coaching and guidance as well as hands-on somatic body work. Her work blends many different modalities and methods and is truly special and magical in how it works. Allison always goes above and beyond - overdelivering in any work I have done with her. Her in-depth group course was life changing for myself and my partner as well. I still use and reference so much of what I learned from her now years later. If you have a chance to work with Allison, do it. I have yet to meet someone I've recommended her work to that hasn't also had an incredible experience. read more

Allison's expertise in P-DRT has been a great addition to my healthcare tools! It is very helpful after an injury or procedure to get all your muscles firing. She's kind and has a great office too! read more

I have known Allison for over 30 years. She continues to evolve as a healer and a wonderful practitioner. She is able to focus in on the areas of the body that need work , and what she does seems like magic. She is also very kind and supportive -- a great asset for one who works closely with her clients. Allison has a wide variety of skills and knows just which ones to use and when. I thoroughly endorse her! read more

Just had a fantastic massage with Allison. She's so strong - she really works those sore muscles. It couldn't have come at a better time as I'd have a number of achy areas. I couldn't have felt more comfortable in her cozy space. I've had a lot of massages and this one really stood out. read more

I have been working with Allison for over a year now. She has helped me break free of a thick layer of fog caused by grief after suddenly losing my husband of 22 years. Related, she is also helping me to see a path toward a future version of myself, which helps me stay inspired to keep pushing forward. And though she is not a parent, Allison has helped me figure out much more effective ways to communicate with my teenage daughter at a time when we need to be more connected to each other; no easy feat. For 2024, I will keep working with her. She is helping me dig into my past to observe and adjust old patterns and notions that are not serving me so I can make room for new approaches! Which includes being less of an Alpha Female and finding my more feminine side. Let me tell you, this is not easy but what I have noticed is how much the adjustment serves me and makes me more open to the world as I move through it. She's my personal change-maker! Highly recommend her! read more

Wow, Allison is truly a kind, talented healer, what a blessing she is! I've been in a lot of chronic pain the last couple years, and sporadic pain many years before that. It got so I couldn't get out of a chair without my knees being in serious pain, I had to limp for a bit to get it to ease. I've had trouble walking my dog. . I also have had some long term structural problems with my torso and knees., and a double hip replacement. I have plenty of injuries from bicycle crashes, falls, my IT bands slipping out of place, a car crash, strains from poorly done ballet exercises, arthritis, and broken bones. My injuries go back for decades, I'm sure they've contributed to my distress. I've tried physical therapy (which made it worse), chiropractic, some alternative treatments, changing my mattress support, and pain killers. A friend of mine recommended Allison to me. I've had one appointment with her. She worked on my body, I was completely comfortable, she asked questions about my physical history, answered all my questions. Allison showed me how my torso and knees are strained and out of place when I walk, and how to fix the problem. At the end our our session, I walked around - my body didn't feel rigid and guarded anymore. For the first time in a VERY long time, I could move with ease. My body is already so much happier, my knees don't hurt, I don't limp anymore. I have another appointment with Allison in a couple weeks, I'm SOOOOO looking forward to it. I give her my highest recommendation. read more

If you are looking for someone who can help you out of pain, look no further Having been a client of Allison's for the last 3 years. I can say she is my savior. Having played sports most of my life and following 12 major surgeries. Every time my body brakes down and I think I have injured something again. She eliminates most if not all of the pain and shortens my recovery time. Also being an ex strength coach I can tell you, she knows the human body and how and when to be gentle, and when to step back and use rehab or advanced techniques that some how.... Just remove the pain. After seeing a chiro for 3 days twice a day. He was able to help with 20% of the pain of a new back injury. I just saw Allison this morning after the session and a few hours of recovery. The pain was minimal I would say 70% gone. It just shows her skill set and care for her clients read more

Magic is the word I use to describe Allison's work. I went in to see her with a 6-week bout of tendonitis in my elbow, exacerbated by using a mouse and playing guitar. I couldn't pick up a tea kettle with that arm, it was so painful. In one 90-minute session Allison fixed the problem and it has not returned, despite my continued activity. I also sent my daughter to her after an assault, just to make sure she sustained to traumatic injury. My daughter was very depressed when we left for the appointment. But when she left the session, she not only felt physically better, but skipped to the front door. She since has told all her friends about Allison. Allison addresses the whole person in her sessions and I trust her with my most precious people. Amazing! read more

My experience with Allison was great, I work construction and after power washing a property a very unusual back pain was kind of bothering me, after a few days it was getting to intense, so I though make a doctor's appointment or see Allison, I'm so glad I went to see her, she used different techniques to approach my situation, she was very knowledgeable and I was so impressed how fast the pain was going away, by the end of the session I was feeling so much better, Totally recommend her, she is awesome !! read more

Allison, was great! I have been using her for years. She did my apartment 8 years ago and now my new home! She is very accurate and thorough. She will inspect every room of your house and produce a subsequent report for you to keep. We wanted to make sure we had every room our house in optimal shape. We are business owners and needed to make sure the money chi is flowing. Allison helped us with understanding that even our backyard needed attention. Watering are just fruit trees etc. Surprisingly this actually did help with money energy! Woo hoo! Allison is very honest and everybody should have their house visited by a Feng Shui expert. read more

Moving to Oakland and starting a new, more physical job was daunting. Allison took a full look at my body movements and identified issues effortlessly. Helping me make the corrections to my musculature for healthy pain free work and life. I continue to see her bi-monthly. She helps me with maintenance and I'm sure she would be great asset to anyone looking for more endurance. Looking forward to next week! read more

Before meeting and working with Allison, my home was just the way I thought I liked it. I had spent several years moving furniture and Knick-Knacks around so that they were exactly where I wanted them. Or so I thought! For some reason no matter how streamlined I made my home, and how often I cleaned, it still always felt cramped and cluttered...and it is not a small space by any stretch of the imagination. I felt stifled and I felt that my creativity and productivity were really being affected in a negative way. Allison came in, did an assessment of the space, the area around my home, and of me and was able to make some very simple, inexpensive recommendations that totally lit up the space(s) with energy and vibrance! Within days of these simple changes, I felt more creative, more vibrant and MUCH more comfortable in my home. Many years later, I still rely on Allison for regular updates and assessments to help keep me at the top of all of my games! Thank you Allison!! read more

Allison Ayer is one of the best massage therapists I've ever experienced. So much so that I even recommended my wife go see her, so yeah, she's that good! She's friendly, professional, knowledgeable and makes me feel at ease in her beautiful studio. She offers various techniques including traditional deep tissue, ART, P-DTR and CranioSacral Therapy. Easy street parking, cool space, friendly dog, great massage, what are you waiting for?! Highly recommended! read more

I started seeing Allison last year, and she has been amazing helping me recover from three shoulder surgeries (to repair a separated shoulder) and a history of throwing out my back. After the first visit, I could tell that her work was what my body needed to catalyze my recovery, and I've been seeing her regularly since then. After each visit I could tell that I took a leap forward in my recovery; I'm regaining my strength and getting back to the things I love to do. I've been seeing Allison for hour and a half sessions, which I would definitely recommend. We usually spend the first half doing p-dtr (neuro muscular rebalancing) and finish up with a more traditional massage. If you are new to muscle testing, and even if you're not, the p-dtr work may seem like strange voodoo magic. Go for it! It's well worth it! It's grounded in the science of how the body works and has made a huge difference in my recovery. Allison is an incredibly gifted massage therapist, devoted to constantly learning and improving her craft to help her patients reach their goals. I could not recommend her enough! read more

Allison is an incredibly talented holistic healer who leads with empathy. She is direct, specific, understanding, knowledgeable and uses her unique training and expertise to navigate her patients' needs. If you are lucky enough to find her, she is a godsend on many levels and look no further. She helped me reduce pain, anxiety, debilitating fear, and trauma triggers as she helped heal my body and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) from a car accident. Her wisdom and understanding of human anatomy, movement and energy, saved me from what had been a year (+) cycle of physical and mental torment with no end in sight. When my traditional medical team had difficulty pinpointing the sources of my pain, Allison was there to rescue me. They were often left in awe that something had healed or shifted after a session led by her. She is smart, caring, professional, and puts her patients first. I cannot say enough great things about her and although I'd love to keep her for myself, the greatest gift I can share with the world is my resounding praise for her life-changing work, and the encouragement to forego your excuses and call her. She is supreme. read more

As a dance instructor and all-around active guy, I HIGHLY recommend Allison's work for helping me recover from general muscle soreness, and specific injuries. she figures out what muscle groups are unbalanced, and gets in there with strong hands. I especially like that she gives me exercises and stretches I can do on my own to keep things from going out of whack. recently I had a heel injury that required stitches and my foot was in a boot for weeks. Allison did a great job helping me recover my foot strength and flexibility, and worked specifically on breaking up scar tissue around my achilles tendon. I am happy to say I'm (literally) up and running again. ok, now back to dancing! read more

I have never visited a massage therapist regularly, but when I started going to Allison I knew that I couldn't stop. She gives an amazing massage, on par with the best I've had. I love a good deep tissue massage and she definitely has some amazing strength and talent! At one of our sessions she gave me a brief preview of her PDTR work and wow, I was totally amazed at how impactful the neuro work is for your body. We continued to do PDTR at my following sessions and the chronic neck and shoulder pain that I experience was definitely relieved. I am so grateful to have someone that's familiar with my body and needs! Allison is nothing short of amazing! read more

Allison is an excellent massage therapist. She has really strong hands and knows the body well. She super professional and kind. I highly recommend her. read more

Allison goes deeper than almost any other massage person I have worked with, and I love that. I've only just started working with her but I look forward to my next massage. Her space is very cool as well. Parking is super easy. read more

I have been working closely with Allison for several months. She is very knowledgable about the body and how the sensory system is affected. I have enjoyed picking her brain and she as helped me to solve many bodily pains! Highly recommend. read more

Allison is amazing! I found her when I was training for a half marathon and my legs and feet were hating me. She has so much knowledge and experience and SO many tools in her arsenal to help you feel better. She listens and was so responsive to my needs. She was also very easy to communicate with and super transparent about her COVID protocols. I always felt safe and taken care of with her! read more

I have been going to Allison for bodywork for almost 10 years, and in that time she has helped me through hamstring injuries, Achilles tendonitis, problems with my lower back and other problems typical to the active individual. I am currently seeking her help with repetitive stress issues and she has been able to provide relief and improvement for this injury where other types of therapy have failed. Allison is constantly seeking to further educate herself in her field, and has currently added a system of muscular retraining called NKT, which I have found to be VERY helpful in my RSI situation. Additionally, her work space is large and pleasant, it is close to BART and easy to find. I would encourage anyone who needs massage therapy to seek Allison's help--she is knowledgeable and very strong, a good therapist with a great attitude. I am a 100% satistfied client! read more

I have practically destroyed my neck from years of being hunched over while studying kanji. I go to Allison so I don't have to live in pain. That being said, I wouldn't recommend her for a 'froofy' massage. Allison is a serious therapist, and she is going to loosen your muscles, even if it hurts you a little! (Although, if she is going too deep for your taste, simply ask her to lighten up and she will.) Allison's prices are reasonable, and if you drive to her site, street parking is fairly easy. She'll also do house-calls for a fee, but you should have your own massage table. I would like to give five stars, but I have to take away a star because she isn't in the most convenient location. If I were just rating her skills, she's definitely a five. I guess this means if you live in her neighborhood, translate my rating to five stars! Tip: Show up to your appointment with cash or check. She does not accept credit cards. As an added bonus, Allison is very smart, so if you don't like silent massages you can engage her in some pretty awesome chats. Ask her for a book recommendation, she's got some good ones! read more

I have known Allison for sometime now and she is a very strong and talented massage therapist. I have back issues and neck issues...it just goes on and on. Allison has been able to work out the kinks for me and even stuck her thumb (with a glove on) in my mouth to massage my jaw muscle...and experience not for the faint of heart. Allison works out of her home and also at my gym DIAKADI. read more

The experience was nothing short of amazing. Allison is exceptionally skilled at naturally locating tight muscles and effectively working out knots while creating a very comfortable environment and making sure her treatment is specifically tailored to each client's unique needs.   I have enjoyed many massages before coming to Allison, but most of those were 'glamour massages' that were pampering, but did little to help me feel good by the next day. I was able to receive deeper work (oh lord, did I need it) and felt like I'd received even /deeper/ work without being sore. I can still feel the benefits of Allison's massage over a week later! I also appreciate that she gave some attention to areas I hadn't specified but she knew I'd need because I spend a lot of time on the phone and laptop. Her intuition was spot on and I'm so glad to get the extra arm, wrist, neck, and shoulder work! I cannot recommend Allison enough. read more

Over the last few months I have started to see Allison. I have also recommended her to friends and clients. Well the jury is in. She is fabulous. We all wish we could see her once a week! Her knowledge of the human body and movement is key to her work. As a dancer she understand the intricacies of the muscles, bones and tendons that keep our body moving. I love her gentle nature and warmth. She listens well and does what you ask. If you need deep tissue work she can do that -- if you don't want it you won't get it. I will continue to refer Allison to all my friends and acquaintances who need relief from tight muscles, pain, and a soothing escape from every day life. read more

It hurts so good. Allison, an attractive, healthy young woman, somehow developed the hands of a 200-lbs Russian man. She can focus her energy and penetrate healing to your soul. My wife craves the deep tissue massage that Allison delivers. I, on the other hand, ask Allison to dial-it back just a bit (when my wife is out of earshot of course), which she very capably does. Massages are long, targeted and incredibly effective. I understand she does house calls, but we've always traveled to her Outer Sunset home studio, which is clean, private and smells like jasmine. read more

Allison is a very detailed, knowledgable, and present therapist. She listens and offers many different modalities including pdtr. I have been a massage therapist since 1998 and it's very difficult to find someone who works like me. She is not afraid to work deep and slow, just like I need it. read more

I had PDTR done by Alison and it was great. It is a mystery to me how the things she does affect parts of my body that she didn't touch. She is highly recommended. I even sent my wife to her. read more

Allison Ayer does excellent bodywork. I went to see her after running back to back 30 mile trail races and my legs were in rough shape. She quickly found the trouble areas and went to work. After an hour session I was already wishing I'd signed up for 90 minutes! She's easy to communicate with and will adapt the session to whatever your current needs are. The environment is relaxed and not so new-agey feeling as a spa. She was able to get me in on short notice and also gave me a lot of recommendations on other practitioners (yoga, rolfing, etc.) around town. I'll definitely be back! read more

Allison is absolutely outstanding. I've had chronic pain and tension for years, and Allison has helped me tremendously. She has an extremely pleasant style, and I always feel comfortable and at ease with her. Her massage treatments and firm and deep, and I always feel much more aligned and centered after a session with her. I absolutely recommend Allison for anyone seeking serious, focused body work. You will not be disappointed. read more

This woman is a life saver. Period. I have been going to Allison for a little less then a year due to neck pain, both from frequent traveling and a car accident. She has been key to my recovery and I have seen a world of difference after each session. I can't recommend her enough. She is always super flexible and can get my in for a massage when I really need it and is AMAZING. You won't be disappointed. FYI..she has recently moved into a new space and her new location is here: ActivSpace at the Mission 3150 18th St, Suite 355 (Cross Street: Treat) San Francisco, CA read more

Allison is terrific, she is very knowledgeable and easy to work with! I went to her because I hardly had any range of motion in my neck and one arm that was weak, she worked with me for quite a while and was able to get me about 30% more range and much more strength in my arm. She also helped me to identify that I spend way too much time looking down. I now stop and hold my phone up to eye level before typing or looking at it. Please don't hesitate to go see her, she is well worth the visit ! read more

I am a yoga instructor and sure enough tweaked my lower back. I was referred to Allison and spent a couple seasons under her healing guidance. Soon after starting to see Allison, my back began to release the pain. If you get the chance to have her work on you... YOU SHOULD DO IT! read more

Allison is my body's recovery zone for all I put it through. Bike crashes, office chair body, broken bones - she does diagnosis and then puts things right. It's lovely to be able to depend on her healing skills, and just the joy of a great massage. read more

I love working with Allison for massage. She can pinpoint all the hidden spots that are causing referred pain and asymmetry. Allison even spotted my scoliosis the first time we met, just by observing my gait. I also work with my hands a lot, which creates tension through my forearms and shoulders. Allison is really strong (great for working out chronic deep-tissue issues) and gives excellent care advice to help protect your trouble spots between appointments. Between Allison and some regular pilates, my body is so much better balanced than it's ever been before. read more