Feeling better indeed! Thank you Matthew for your dedication in helping your clients unlike others. I highly recommend him! read more

This post is way overdue. I saw Matthew about a month ago for acute, lower back pain. I had gone through several massage sessions with other massage therapists for a few weeks with little to no improvement. I was even starting to take NSAIDs for the pain as I couldn't lift my left leg to do things like putting my pants on or stepping in/out the bathtub without excrutiating pain. I booked an appt with Matthew, and automatically thought he was going to work on my back. So, I automatically went face down on the table. Matthew immediately said to go face up - the issue was in the psoas muscle (kind of under the ribcage...) and he worked on that and did something by tugging on my leg (making that hip joint sort of "pop") and I literally walked out of these 50% better. I was immediately able to get in my car almost pain free and drive home. I was 100% pain free 2 days later. I need to book another appointment with Matthew for some other issues. BTW... my session didn't even require a full hour. He got me "adjusted" in about 25 minutes. His massage was completely different from what I've ever had. And, he's a nice guy, easy to talk to and he has a really nice massage place and practice. Definitely go! read more

Matt was a Godsend when my back seized up after driving up from LA to visit my daughter at Cal. He not only got me back on my feet, but also did wonders on my shoulder. Every trip north now has a stop at Feeling Better. Matt not only is a great therapist, but he is a great guy as well. I have severe arthritis and psoriatic arthritis and he has helped me whenever I visited. You are in good hands with Matt. read more

I have been aching due to a severe stroke causing concussion. Leaving half of my body entirely paralyzed, I endure some really bad muscle contractures which trigger aches and pains elsewhere in my body. Matt[hew], the always excellent CMT, finds the pressure point which needs releasing so naturally quickly!! I walk out, after our sessions, feeling a lot lighter and able to move around much much smoother! Very highly recommend. read more

Matt has single handedly improved my daily chronic pain levels from a 7-8 out of 10 to a 1-3 out of 10. He's seriously incredible and easy to chat with while he works. Please go see him if you have any pain issues-- he's amazing. read more

Matthew is uniquely gifted at bodywork. Whenever I am in town, I always book an appointment. Highly, highly recommended.

OK, so this review may not sound original - many people attest to the talents of Matt - but what I have to say is deeply heartfelt. I have had moderate to severe pain in my foot and my knee - due to severe arthritis in both - for over a year. Awaiting a knee replacement, I am doing everything I can to manage pain and function and to find ways to experience relief. Now that sense of relief has increased 10-fold. I had my first massage with Matt yesterday. He definitely has a unique approach/technique. Matt moves and works with your body; he mobilizes muscles and joints to both decrease pain and increase optimal function. Not only do I feel extraordinarily better today, I am moving with much greater ease and with the cooperation of my muscles and joints! Just texted Matt and set up my next appointment with him for next week. I plan to book a few weeks in advance and to set appointments to see him once a week... The relief and sense of balance is incredible. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by my visit - both the environment and interaction were professional but comfortable and relaxing. Not only was the massage a very good one, but he seemed highly knowledgable and focused on accommodating your particular needs. I definitely recommend him! read more

Matthew is amazing! I 100% recommend him to anyone and everyone. I have been going to him for almost a year. He is accommodating and thoughtful. Matthew makes sure to cater my appointments to whatever ails me. He has taught me how some of my physical pain actually results from emotional pain. Matthew gives me tips on what to do between sessions as Well as how to live my best life. Matthew-- thank you!!!! read more

Matthew is a true miracle worker. Ive gone to see him a couple of times for both lower and upper back pain and each time I've walked out feeling nearly instantly better. read more

I have been seeing Matthew for several years. I have used many bodywork therapists over decades, and Matthew is the most skilled and most effective I have ever found, by far. He has techniques he has developed himself which have proved incredibly effective for my computer-related tendinitis, affecting my shoulder, arm, and thumb. For most massage/bodywork practitioners, visits every week or two would be helpful. For Matthew one visit keeps me in good shape for a month or two. I highly recommend him. read more

Professional and focus on the customers needs. I hurt my lower back when exercising and it got worsen after a long road trip. I cannot bend over my head without painfully stretching my back. Matt was able to quickly found the problem and fix it rightaway. The treatment only took 10-15mins and I am much better. After the treatment I continued to perform stretching and recovery exercises for two weeks and I am happy that I am not troubled by the pain anymore. read more

Matthew is talented, knowledgeable, intuitive and compassionate. A genius, if you ask me. I've had a LOT of bodywork done throughout my life. Matthew is the best body and energy worker I've ever worked with. He is THE BEST at what he does. read more

I've known Matt for two years now, and I must say that he is getting better and better! Every time I see him he has a new neat trick for this and that. He is a great massage therapist and an even better person. I can't recommend him enough! read more

Just finished an hour session with Matt and I'm super satisfied with the service. I came in with a hip and shoulder issue. My hips have been tight due to heavy weight lifting and my shoulders have had a history of dislocations, feeling tight, and limited range of motion. Matt really knows where the pressure points are and he's really good at releasing any tightness or discomfort in the joint. During the session he was very communicative and very aware of pains and discomforts. It almost like he was reading my body and could tell where the pains/discomforts were. After the session my hip was no longer tight and my shoulder now has a full range of motion. I was hesitant at first to come get a massage since I'm on a college budget and massages are generally very expensive. Matt's $40 first appointment really encouraged me to finally get a massage. He's very knowledgeable about the human body and I'm kinda impress by how much this guy knows (coming from a human biology student at Berkeley). I would definitely recommend Matt to anyone who needs an experienced therapist to work on them. The guy really knows his stuff. Looking forward to getting more sessions in the future. read more

This was hands down the best thing I have ever done for my body. After a bad snowboarding accident in which I landed on my head, I had severe neck and shoulder pain for over a year. Weekly physical therapy appointments were not enough to undo the tension I had stored in my body. I had pain after sitting at a computer for more than 2 hours, riding my road bike, surfing, driving, anything where I held my head up for any prolonged period of time. When I went to see him my neck was hurting on almost a daily basis and my doctor was considering a work restriction for me. After ONE session with Matt rearranging my neck and shoulder fascia I have not experienced any of that pain again. I waited over 6 weeks to write this review to make sure it did not actually come back, and it hasn't. Truly life changing. I don't need work restrictions, I can surf all day, and I can ride my road bike pain free. Plus I learned a lot about fascia and how important it is! Please go see him. read more

This is the best massage I ever had!!! Seriously, I'm very picky about my massages, but this guy impress me on all levels!!! I strongly recommend him!!! He is worth every penny!!! read more

Matthew literally changed my life in one hour. Plagued by chronic pain in my lower back, I was gifted a groupon for a 60-minute massage. Before starting, we talked a little about sleeping habits, activity levels, and areas of discomfort. Was this a medical consultation too? Amazing. I felt very much attended to. Matt is exceedingly calm and collected. The massage began and he continued to ask questions and provide information. Matt pointed out areas of tension, stretching these parts out. It was neat to see how my range of motion before stretching compared to how far I was able to reach following being stretched. Being that this was a full body massage, he attended to all areas - including a head and neck massage! I've been incorporating his tips to alleviate tension and my pain has subsided. Highly recommended. I will definitely be back soon. Thanks Matthew. read more

Matt is nothing short of amazing! Went in with low back and a "wonky" right hip...walked out feeling years younger and without pain! Thank you! read more

I've had a handful of massages for muscle pain in my past, but clearly I've never had true massage therapy until now. Historically, after a receiving a massage to treat pain, I'd feel a bit more relaxed but the pain was still there for a few more days. I always thought this was normal, you know baby steps in the right direction, because it's all I have ever known. Then Matthew worked on me; and I kid you not, the acute pain I was feeling was gone after only 2 minutes! I had signed up for an hour massage (what I have always requested from past massage therapists) per usual, which turned out to be overkill when you're being worked on by a magician. He respected my time, and suggested I only get a 30 minute session, and continued the rest of my 28 minutes educating me his craft while working on other parts of my body for fun. Can not recommend Matthew enough. And so stoked to have been enlightened to what true massage therapy can do for you. Don't waste your time, money (or worse, put up with post massage pain) by going to anyone else. read more

I was desperate when I phoned Matthew this morning. I'm an RN and my back health is critical for my ability to work in my field. Somehow I'd jacked my back at work last night. It had gotten progressively worse during the night until I found even taking deep breaths, painful. He came right over to my house and went to work on me. I'm still in shock at how fantastic my back feels now. His hands were strong and found all my painful spots effortlessly. Thank you Matthew! read more

Matt was great. Not only did he work on me so that I felt much better immediately after I went, he also showed me exercises, stretches, and other things I could do on my own to alleviate my shoulder problems. It's been less than a week, each day has yielded a significant improvement and the pain is almost entirely gone. I can't recommend Matt enough, his bedside manner was good, he was very attentive to my needs, and he answered all of my questions without any complaint. I will definitely go back to him if any new problems arise. read more

Matthew was amazing. Purchased a Groupon and booked an appointment for my partner & me. He is super skilled, knowledgable, and found my points of tension without me having to say much! I definitely need to go back soon! I felt like an hour wasn't enough for me. read more

TLDR Matthew is skilled and intelligent, and by far my best East Bay masseuse experience. I had significant shoulder and neck stiffness from months of mounting life and work stress. Additionally I moved recently and the physical strain of doing so while working caught up to me. I'm leery of massage studios since most of my encounters involve outdated countercultural pseudoscience. Being treated by Matthew was a refreshing change from that tiresome experience. He has been able to learn and deploy the best knowledge from the historical science of massage without being swept up in the contemporary culture surrounding it. I have studied physiology and biomechanics in grad school, and I was very impressed with Matthew's understanding of the body. With just a simple description from me, he was extremely quick in identifying and isolating the right points, and he followed the tension to the right locations. Everything in this 60 minute session felt like case studies cobbled together from things I had learned, and Matthew has mastered. I am happy with his focus - he was not satisfied until the pressure points on left and right shoulder sockets, upper shoulders, neck, and skull base were relieved. Matthew politely suggested a follow-up - if he does this for you, you need it. 60 minutes was just enough time for in-depth work on my shoulders and neck. I suspect I'll need at least 30 minutes in a week, then hopefully I can switch to maintenance mode afterwards. read more

Matt's technique is amazing. The positive effects of the massage I had lasted longer than almost any massage I can remember.

Highly recommend. I've been a massage therapist for 7 years, and have worked with some of the best bodyworkers across the country. I have a small number of really excellent people who work on my body. I found Matthew because I needed some work last-minute when my usual people weren't available. His work is fantastic. In a couple hours he opened up the joints in my feet, ankles, hips, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and neck. My balance improved significantly, and I've been feeling deeply relaxed since. It's much easier to move without feeling anything stuck or pinching. I'll be back for more! read more

I don't know if I can call what I had today a massage, or perhaps I might call it a kind of physical therapy that incorporates movement and pressure points, or maybe I should just call it something that was really awesome and worth the time and money invested. I cannot recommend an appointment with Matt enough. read more

Matt does an excellent and unique massage to help address injuries. He customizes treatment and has a polite and professional approach.

First massage with Matt (or anyone, ever, actually), and it was better than I could have asked for. Even after a half-hour session, I'm feeling a lot better than I was when I went in. Will definitely be back in the future. read more

I had 30mins concentrated for my tight shoulder & neck at Matthew's place and I am happy and surprised that I "felt much better" after his skillful massage Within 30mins, he did a great job on my stressed muscles,so he deserves 5 or even more stars and I will get a whole hour one next time! read more

Matthew is among the best massage therapists I've ever come across. His business is aptly named.

Matthew is an incredible massage therapist. I've been seeing a chiropractor and acupuncturist for a very long time and he was able to give me more pain relief in one hour-long session than I've had in years. I highly recommend him! read more

The deep pain in-between my shoulders that I've had for years, he took away in an hour. I'm sitting here pain free wondering why I waited so long to have called this therapist. read more

Matthew is a fantastic healer. I only rarely go in to see him because his body work has actually gone a long way toward solving some of my issues (as long as I maintain the fixes). read more

Matthew is the real deal. I run to him any time my back goes out or my neck gets into a knot. Matthew always knows exactly how to clear up my pain and send me home feeling much, much better. He's caring and careful. I appreciate his hard work and highly recommend his services. read more

Matthew did an excellent job on my shoulder which was irritated from weight-lifting. He was kind and made me me feel very comfortable as a first time client. He also took the time to really understand my pain. I left his office feeling like a new woman after just one visit. He even massaged my mom free of charge for a few minutes after my session was over. The complimentary Roche chocolates he provides are an added bonus too! read more

Matthew works so hard to make you feel better he is exhausted and drenched with sweat by the time he is finished with a treatment. I am always much better when he is done. Without reservation I can whole heartedly recommend Matthew to anyone needing massage therapy. read more

I went in for a 90 minutes massage, and Matthew was wonderful. I had a very stiff neck, and was in rough shape when I arrived. One of the first things I noticed was that the lights were brighter than I would've liked, however, once I closed my eyes, I was in another world. Matthew took his time, and focused on my problem areas. I felt very comfortable during the massage, and left there feeling amazingly relaxed. Afterwards, he gave me tips on how to take care of myself to prevent such issues from occurring again in the future. Highly recommend. read more

Great massage yesterday with Matthew - he is amazing at finding the pain points and immediately alleviating the pain. He is very good at asking the right questions to get at why you need a massage, and focusing on those areas. I had tennis elbow pain - which I forgot to tell him - and he found it anyway - and now it's completely gone! Highly recommended in the Berkeley area. read more

I went in to see Matthew with neck, shoulder, and head tension. Just like others have stated, he immediately found my pressure points and went to work. I woke up the next morning for the first time in weeks without tightness and am planning on going to back to him next week! read more