I came here for a massage appointment because I was in a car accident and was looking for relief for my shoulder and back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ramon was very friendly and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My appointment was for 2 hours and Ramon provided a good amount of pressure that was both comfortable and deep enough. After the massage, I felt pretty refreshed and would recommend this for anyone looking for pain relief or even to work out any tightness from sports. read more

I've been coming here since 2018 and it's been one of the best investments I've made in my health and mobility. Berkeley Deep Sports Massage has helped me work through so many different issues with my body over the seven years I've been seeing them. I leave each session moving better and feeling better. I also often learn a few key insights about where pain and tension are showing up in my kinetic chain and why it's showing up there. My most recent massage with Aida was life-changing. She was so effective, caring, and knowledgeable in how she addressed some pain I was feeling in my lower back. She identified multiple "upstream" issues in my lats, shoulder, and neck that were actually causing the downstream issues with my back and glutes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She even showed me where the muscles she helped the most were in an anatomy textbook after the massage to help me visualize what she'd done.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I learned a ton from her wisdom and left the session feeling like a new person. I'd highly recommend coming here for body work, especially if you're very physically active and/or dealing with recurring pain, tension, or tightness. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'd also highly recommend booking a massage with Aida. She is not only incredibly skilled, knowledgeable, and professional, but a very kind human being that made me feel seen and taken care of.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thanks, Aida, and thanks Berkeley Deep Sports Massage! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff are great, you can find available street parking near the facility.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Aida is very kind, knowledgeable about the body and applies pressure that made me cry...and I have a high pain tolerance!!! Professional, booking is easy and I recommend for overall recovery! read more

I have brought in my teenage athlete twice to Berkeley Deep Sports Massage. Both times have been transformative. The second time was with Mason who was very thoughtful and thorough. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mason would check in about pressure and comfort and that made my teen feel included in the process.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a scheduling snafu with a previous staff member who is no longer there and [[HIGHLIGHT]]Alex was amazing. He went the extra mile to make sure my teen could be taken care of.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you Berkeley Deep Sports Massage! read more

A friend recommended Aida and I feel so lucky to have found her! I am an endurance athlete and have had all sorts of massage and body work over the years, and Aida is exceptionally talented, professional, and knowledgeable. I've had a persistent hamstring issue that she really helped me with. read more

I am a daily swimmer. Once again I had an outstanding deep sport massage with Aida. She knows the body well and she explains clearly what the weakest points in my body are. She cares about what she does and she makes the most of the time spent with me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I have nothing but praise for this wonderful professional.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend a deep massage with Aida. read more

My partner got cancelled on with less than 24 hours notice due to the therapist being sick - i understand that these things happen. Ironically I was set for a few days later but got sick and had to cancel - not ideal at all but I didn't want to infect the therapist. I asked if my partner could go in my place but they refused. The issue here is that we got for NEITHER of these massages. read more

Tanya is a gifted practitioner of her craft. It is clear that she holds deep knowledge of the human body, the muscular and skeletal systems in particular, and that she works hard to nurture her clients healing. I particularly appreciate learning about my body through both her touch and her willingness to answering questions. I also greatly appreciate her overall kindness and professionalism. As someone who uses my body for work and fitness on the daily, I'm grateful to have someone who takes such care in helping me sustain it. I have already recommended Tanya's work to many friends who also use their body hard. My plan is to gift my dad and sisters a massage with Tanya. read more

Honestly, I've been reluctant to write this review so soon because I don't want to keep extending how far Alex is booked out :) I've been seeing Alex here regularly for almost 18 months and it is truly one of the best investments I've made in my physical health and mobility. As a martial arts practitioner, new dad, and former skydiver with an existing neck injury, I've come with intense soreness & tightness in my neck, shoulders, and upper back, and Alex has consistently been effective at alleviating pain and restoring my range of motion. His work has improved my sleep and posture and has enabled me to exercise consistently and play with our newborn without pain. Alex is an expert at listening to your needs, discerning where the tension is, and using multiple pressure-based techniques (e.g. deep tissue, trigger point therapy, acupressure, and hot stones) to address the root of the issue. He is an effective communicator and isn't satisfied until there is a noticeable difference in how I feel. For best results: 1. Ask to focus your session on a specific area or two of your body (instead of a "full body" massage). That's how you get the most out of this type of healing. 2. Communicate! Let him know if you'd like more or less pressure so that he can adapt to your body. 3. Hydrate after. Drink lots of water to help the body flush out any accumulated materials that were released during the deep work. Note: This is a *sports* massage and will likely feel mildly to moderately painful as he goes to work on your knots - this is the magic of the treatment! If you're looking for a gentle Swedish massage, this is NOT the place. read more

Honestly I was uncomfortable the whole time. Being required to wear a mask, even if you're vaccinated, and pressed face down into the table/ mask, felt like I couldn't breathe the entire massage. Kinda hard to relax when you can't breathe. Didn't really focus on the area I requested. My shoulder still hurts, and yet I got double charged because they done make accommodations for emergencies outside one's control. Terrible customer service. Rude on the phone, If they bother to answer. I'd recommend looking somewhere else. read more

I have been seeing Tanya at Berkeley Sports Massage regularly since March for the most amazing and restorative upper body work. I am a rock climber and have been an athlete my entire life but as I get older my body just doesn't recover as quickly as I'd like it to. I can honestly say that my nervousness in working out and pushing my physical limits is now in the past thanks to Tanya. I have way more confidence in my climbing and training knowing I can get proper maintenance that helps me recover and get back in to the gym sooner. Not only is she caring and listens compassionately, but her work is therapeutic and her ability to hone in on the areas that need more attention is unbelievable. Yes it's painful at times but it brings so much relief to any strains or soreness that I have. She uses just the right amount of pressure in the areas that need it and manages to pinpoint even the areas that I didn't know needed work! I had lingering sharp neck pain for over a year, it's now completely gone. Communication and scheduling have been flawless and I think the value is well worth the cost for me. I highly recommend Tanya for a deep tissue sports massage. read more

Wonderful communication and attention to all of my concerns! Fantastic experience all around. I'll be back and will send all my friends!

I'll definitely be back, Paul was great at finding all the right points to release tension and pain from my neck and shoulders.

Wow! If you are seeking a therapeutic relaxing massage you should probably look elsewhere. If you are in pain, injured, chronically uncomfortable and want to be healed, please make an appt with Ramon. He is extremely knowledgeable in understanding the muscles of the body from years of experience working in medicine, eastern and western. I felt like I was being massaged by a guru. He said so many insightful things during the session and I feel better equipped to avoid ever getting the the terrible painful injured state I was in today when I showed up in the doorstep of this business. And he stayed a half hour longer than our session just to make sure I knew what stretches and exercises I should do to continue the healing once I got home. I am so happy to have found this place! read more

Ramon was wonderful; he has a really great feel for the body. He was very attentive to how my body responded to his touch, probing but never holding a position that made me uncomfortable, instead choosing to find a new angle and pushing on one point along the sensitive muscle. With this approach, I was able to breathe into the discomfort instead of tightening up, and felt great by the end of the 90 minutes. I recommend wearing something comfortable as this place does not have you remove your clothes. So wear something you don't mind getting a massage in, especially if you do the full 90 minutes. read more

Adam was incredible! I have been looking for a regular massage therapist and today I found him. Adam listened to my concerns and applied the perfect amount of pressure where needed. He was incredibly professional and kind. I couldn't recommend him enough!! read more

I have really enjoyed going to Berkeley Deep Sports Massage since spring 2023. A friend of mine referred me and I chose to work with Adam E. He is a truly wonderful and skilled provider. I have experienced so much pain relief since I started seeing him. I appreciate that he uses multiple techniques to help ease my muscle pain and always checks in to make sure the massage is working for me. I have referred multiple friends to this facility and to Adam in particular. read more

I had a prenatal massage with Ramon at Berkeley Deep Sports Massage (don't be distracted by the practice name, they can do prenatal as well!). Great experience overall, would recommend. I felt much better afterwards. Ramon is very professional, and so clearly loves what he's doing. As a nice extra: relaxing jazz was playing during the session! read more

I've gotten massages from Ramon four times now, and each time I've come away very grateful for his skill, knowledge, and compassion. Blending techniques from several traditions, he assesses your needs and then expertly treats your problems. He's helped me to heal from glut and hamstring injuries. I've had a lot of deep tissue massages over the years, and I would rank Ramon at the very top of the practitioners I've known. I recommend him very highly. read more

I got a focused deep tissue massage from Tanya for my upper back and it was amazing. I will definitely be back!

This business doesn't give two hoots about their customers. The first massage was great and although much time wasn't spent on the problem area - the reason I went in - I let that slide. The second massage was more like torture - I left with a lot of pain and later on swelling and bruising developed. I was in so much pain - could barely sleep comfortably at night - it took me 1 week to recover. I have requested a refund but they refuse and keep telling me to send a letter which is ridiculous. read more

Tanya is truly amazing! Gifted hands definitely! I try to go at least once a month ( goal is every two weeks). I feel like a new woman every time I leave her ! read more

Very professional. My shoulder was hurting and he really spent the time getting the knots out. I feel so much better and will go back soon. read more

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I honestly do not understand why this place has so many 5 stars. I got my husband a massage here as a Christmas present. It was $145 + tip. The results: meh massage and kind of poor bedside manner. My husband felt like the massage therapist just wanted to get out of there when time was up--makes you feel unwelcome. And he did not feel like the areas he wanted work on actually got worked on. Also, the same 5 tracks of music repeated throughout the entire 90 minutes. Wouldn't be so bad of an experience if they didn't charge so much for it I suppose. I'd like to add that we tried this place only after our previous massage therapist moved out of state. He has had many deep sports massages before and they have been amazing. So we have a point of reference. read more

After just two visits, I've seen tremendous improvement to flexibility and marked reduction of discomfort related to chronic hip issues. Alex's knowledge of the human body and the range of strategies he employs to help it heal have made a huge difference. I really recommend booking 90 minute sessions if possible - the extra time on the table really helps! read more

10 out of 10! Rubi was knowledgeable, professional, and most importantly effective. I feel fixed.

This review is for Rubi who I've been seeing regularly for the past year. I've seen many many therapists over the years and Rubi hands down is the best. She is incredibly strong, knowledgeable and has been able to resolve muscular issues and tightness from years of running that other therapists have not been able to fix. Plus the playlists are awesome!!! read more

Oh my goodness. Tonight, after my massage and for the first time in weeks, I sneezed without having a lower back spasm. Rubi dug deep into muscles that have piled into unmoving, tense, angry layers, and I feel completely different in my body. She explains her techniques well as she works (she largely used her feet and knees, holding herself over me with straps and demonstrating so much control and grace), offered to guide me through the anatomy she was working with, and switched between using her knees, feet, forearms, and hands, as was appropriate for my levels of tenderness. This is not a relaxing spa massage, but it is definitely a massage that left me with so much more mobility than I've had recently. I walked out feeling better than I have in weeks. Basically a revelation. Dang. read more

Very thorough, quality massage. Alex was very chatty, too much for me, and the location isn't the most relaxing to come and go from. But massage was great! read more

This is a wonderful, reasonably priced sports massage. The knots get undone, and I leave feeling relaxed and refreshed.

High quality, expert massage work. You will get your money's worth and then some. It's not generic, he customizes it to your body. He identifies areas of tension and effectively relieves them with a combination of deep tissue, hot stones, and active release. Only person I would go to in the East Bay. read more

I'm a massage snob. It doesn't have to be the fanciest place, but the massage has to be excellent. Adam Estrada is so good I've followed him wherever he works. He's consistent, strong, intuitive, and responsive. I can't recommend him enough! He's worked with me for over five years. read more

Marsha has helped me recovery from a shoulder injury. This type of sports massage is not covered by my health insurance and has been maybe the most important part of my recovery. Marsha has also advised me on home exercise to augment the work she has done. Great work! read more

I have been going to Alex weekly for about 2 months now. He has helped me greatly with my chronic neck/shoulder pain. It has really improved. I highly recommend Alex. read more

Ramon was great, super professional and a great massage therapist. I told him about an ankle injury I had and he was super attentive and respectful of working around and with the injury. After a the massage he took the time to give me recommendations on what I could do to help it heal quicker! read more

I have a lot of chronic computer and stress related neck and shoulder pain, carpal, tennis elbow as well as a literal pain in my butt (left glute and hamstring strain) from tweaking something during martial arts practice. I've been to a ton of different massage therapists and Alex is an expert. It's almost like getting a massage heavy PT session than a regular deep tissue massage. The day after my first session, my neck actually feels longer, as if there's more space between my shoulders and neck. My elbow also has reduced pain. I'll be testing out my glute/hamstring today in training. Parking in this area is super easy and I liked the online booking system he uses. He also lets you choose the music for the session and is a really nice person! read more

I mean, wow. I have been fortunate to have a lot of massages and bodywork in my life, and I can honestly say Alex is one of the most intuitive, gifted practitioners I've ever met. I am telling everyone I know to book an appointment. read more

I booked with Ramon D. He was excellent. We talked briefly about his technique and he mixes different teachings to cater to his client. He is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. After leaving Berkeley Deep Sports Massage my problem areas were greatly reduced. Highly recommend Ramon D. Thanks Ramon! read more

I have fairly nasty computer neck, in addition to some recent stress, and Alex didn't just make me feel good, but actually solved problems with bone alignment because he was working so effectively with the muscles. Fantastic. read more

Great sports massage. I highly recommend Alex. He is very skilled and talented practioner.