So... let me just say that Megan is so wildly talented at her art that she practices, that there should be another name for the massage that she gives. It so transcends what others are doing out there. She has a real knack for being able to read a person's body and gets right in and works out knots that are so debilitating. Seriously. She is a master. I've had massages at swanky places around the country, and she is the real deal. They have nothing going compared to Megan. And she's here and local! If you want an amazing massage, this is the person to hire. Highly recommended. read more

I wish I could actually tell you what I didn't like about my massage..... I obtained a voucher from Living Social and was excited to use this voucher for an hour massage during a break from an intense program I'm attending. A week and a half prior to my break, I left 2 messages letting AOPM know who I was, what I would like and when & how to reach me. No follow up phone call. A week after my initial messages, I called again and did get a hold of Megan on the phone who told me she would call me right back to schedule a massage. Hmmmm...haven't heard anything back. I guess they have enough clientele. I cancelled my voucher. I'm not going to chase someone down so that I can relax. Seems counter-productive. Too bad. Very dissappointing. read more

Megan IS a master. I like it rough, I like it deep. I don't go to massage for a fuzzy feel good feeling -- I go to heal from 8+ hours each day of intensive computer work with not so good posture. Megan knows how to get in there and make things move again. Oh, and about that fuzzy feel good feeling - you do.... just after the fact. Highly, highly recommended. Thank you, Megan. read more

5 stars, one of the best massages I've had before!! I had my massage with Tiffany out of their new Jefferson location. It's a lovely new place (only a month old I think). Tiffany was incredible. She asked great questions ahead of time and really listened to my answers. Because of that, she was able to really hone in on all the parts of massage that I love (the deep tissue and digging into knots), and none of the "fluff". So excited that I have 2 more with her from my groupon deal, and I'm sure I'll be one of the folks that continues on afterwards. Two notes: I was in such bliss, that I walked after the massage and realized that I hadn't even tipped her - oops!! Don't forget to tip your therapist even if it's a Groupon. And two, the entrance was a little hard to find, b/c even though the address is Jefferson street, the door is actually on 14th street. So leave a few extra minutes to park and find it if it's your first time. Can't wait for the next one! read more

I purchased a Groupon from here. I am super picky with my massages!! I asked for a lot of pressure and that is what I got - nice strong hands. Tiffany gave my massage - she will tailor you massage to exactly what you need. I loved it. I would not hesitate to go back. One of the best massages I have received in the Easy Bay for sure!! I little tricky to find but is on the corner of 14th and MLK. read more

Amazing massage! Megan is really fantastic and I loved my massage. Was a little tricky to book and I had a Groupon that was to expire in two weeks and there were no more night or weekend times available. Luckily I have a flexible schedule and could work something out. So overall REALLY GREAT massage and totally worth it but plan ahead and be patient when it comes to booking. I also like what another reviewer said . . . I recommend setting up on online system for scheduling. I think that would really help this business. :) read more

Megan is the best. She's a great massage therapist, has an amazing personality, and is extremely knowledgable. She's always got a smile and takes the time to understand what's going on with my body. As an elite road and trail runner, I can say that she's helped me stay healthy and run better. When I've had aches and pains, Megan works her magic, and I am out running pain free. She's very strong and breaks up scar tissue like no other therapist that I've known. I had a huge knot in my left quad for months. After working on it for a few sessions, it was gone! My stride has never been more fluid and even! Megan works really hard at what she does and it shows. It's a small practice (her and another woman), but I can say it's worth the wait of getting in. Her schedule fills up quick these days since I send everyone I know her way! read more

I was referred to Art of Peace by my coworker Vaiyah, who had been going to see Megan for quite some time. Because I am also a Massage Therapist, I am usually hesitant to spend money on a massage session when financially it is more convenient for me to just trade with one of my colleagues instead. But let me tell you, Megan is worth every penny. I have been extreeemely spoiled by her therapy. Since my first massage with her, I have decided I will not go to anyone else for my bodywork sessions. I was in a bad car accident and ended up with a broken tailbone and both hips cracked. I was VERY nervous to have ANY bodywork but she coached me thru my session when my fear took over. She intuitively knew how to find the hot spots in my muscles that were causing me pain and discomfort. I'm also a wimp with pressure but she knew how to ease into the muscles so well that the pressure was still deep, but not overwhelming. The "good hurt" that's so hard to find these days. Even though she knows what I do, she STILL talked to me in detail about my body and scar tissue after the session which I appreciated sooooo much. Other places/therapists I've gone to assume that I don't need post-consultation because I'm in the same profession. Not Megan, she is VERY thorough and super professional. An expert with the body and its muscles, you can definitely trust Megan to help treat your pain. So happy I found someone to walk me thru my recovery. But BOOK AHEAD, her time slots fill up fast! Rightfully so =) read more

I am definitely qualified to talk about massage! As someone who's visited and lived in numerous countries, I have had many many massages using all the various methods and techniques ranging from shiatsu, thai, swedish, accupressure, you name it. Massage is a definite plus in my regimen in terms of keeping a hold on stress/ anxiety issues and when I need a recharge. I also have severe low back pain (L4-L5-S1). I've realized my back pain is primarily associated with stress. When I undergo periods of extreme stress, that's when it tends to flair up! So, keep a handle on the stress and manage the back pain. Yes! And that's exactly where Megan comes in! If you notice the two reviewers who gave Art of Peace 1/2 star reviews...neither of them got a massage!!! How can you give a review of something you didn't receive services from??? I think they were stressed out like we all get from time to time and if they had exercised just a little patience they would be writing a review like mine and everyone else here!!! The peace of Megan's warm heart and caring soul was transferred to the fibers and cells of my body and the stress free sense of calmness and well-being is something I experienced for days afterward!!! Bottom line, if you desire peace in your life...you will get it at Art of Peace. Because that's what massage is all about. Megan provides that and is the best at what she does. She creates a tranquil, peaceful, safe haven with the special gift of her peace-giving touch to melt your stress away. Try Art of Peace Massage today: You will find your inner sanctuary of PEACE... read more

Absolutely PHENOMENAL....as much as I'd love to keep her to myself I've already told everyone I can possibly think of. I too was a voucher recipient....and I'm hooked. In this day and age I think SOME of us have become too impatient, fallen victim to instant gratification and forgotten our compassion for others. If you're looking for the Stepford Wives spa package, I'm sure Megan would do everything in her ability to make it happen....however, in a time and place of supporting the 99% and local business you can't find a better therapist. Megan is warm, compassionate and listens to the needs of your body as she works. It's one thing to memorize a technique, it's another thing to perfect it as an art. Megan has the art of massage therapy down, without a doubt. I thank you Megan...and my body thanks you... read more

Megan is great! Her ART and cupping treatments on my calf helped get me to the start line of the Boston Marathon without pain and I was able to run my personal best time. She is very knowledgeable and answered all of my anxiety-induced questions regarding my injury. Highly recommended! read more

Although it was wasn't the easiest to get to a hold of Megan, she was worth it. She was AMAZING! l wasn't expecting such a cozy a setting for being in a chiropractic office. it wasn't cold, it was comfortable and was so relaxing. l am soooo easy to bruise and consequently do not enjoy getting the knots in my back taken care of. She got them out pain free and l dont have one mark on my back. l was able to enjoy and relax getting the massage and didnt feel like l was in a pretentious spa where l was just next in line. l will definitely be going back. read more

I have had massages from more than 30 therapists and I would say that Megan is among the top two. She has very strong hands and does deep tissue, sports massage, and integrative bodywork among other modalities. She is soft spoken yet direct and very professional in her manner. Her massage room is within a sports rehab office in a Downtown Oakland business building and despite the outside construction noise, it is surprisingly zen. The added bonus: free parking in an adjacent bank lot. read more

I've seen Megan a number of times for massage and always leave happy. Megan is not only one of the ablest and knowledgeable therapists I've seen, she is also a student of her field, constantly improving and tweaking her practice and technique. I appreciate that Megan can pinpoint trouble spots and has the strength to apply deep tissue pressure to release the tension and scar tissue in troublesome muscles. She can really read the body with her hands. It's impressive. read more

After over a month of trying to get an appointment, i have to say these folks are some of the most unprofessional I have ever encountered when it comes to making appointments and treating potential new clients well. I went back and forth with both Megan& Tiffany both by email AND phone messages before it became obvious that they didn't WANT to give me one of their precious after 5pm slots because I had a Groupon!! So what's with that? I don't care how good somebody is, this kind of unprofessional treatment sucks. Fortunately Groupon gave me a refund. I know there are people out there who don't treat their groupon customers like doodoo so I'll stick with those from now on. read more

Megan is a wonderful, sincere person and amazing massage therapist. Very knowledgeable and intuitive, and in my experience, great at working on those of us with injuries. I suspect her prior experience working in a chiropractor's office helped her to become so good at working with injuries. I'm sure I could ask Megan for a light and relaxing massage and she'd be a pro at that as she is at deep tissue, but I have never requested it - her strength and skill at deep tissue work can be intense but incredibly healing. I agree with everything the other 5 star reviewers said. I originally learned about Megan from two personal trainers, which at the time gave me great confidence in going to her, and if I recall correctly their exact words were "oh yeah, she'll work out your sh$t". read more

There is nothing I can say about Megan's massages that has not already been said here; or signified by EVERY single Yelper giving her 5 Stars (except for the one who gave 2 Stars, and ironically never went to the massage because she's a high-maintenance princess who cant call someone back one more time to make an appointment). Megan called me back right away when I left a message and scheduled my massage promptly. You cant expect someone to stop and answer their phone when they are in a middle of a massage, and clearly in high-demand. Leave a message - she will call you back. Her massage was not only absolutely amazing, but she is very educated about skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems of the body and know what is going on, medically. Her massages will not only relax you, but put you in another dimension of bliss. Every aspect of the room was serene, warm, and relaxing. She also takes insurance, which is awesome. I dont think I will go anywhere else for a massage again. To Kelly M, thats lame to leave a bad score for someone you have never even met or got a service from. You cancelled your coupon - you really missed out. read more

I'm certifying her as one of the best! :) She's intuitive, friendly, warm, knows what she's doing, clear, patient, and is definitely an expert in her field. She's able to modify, she's open, and has the ability to press really deep in a controlled manner (without slippage) if that's what you need, her flow is smooth and relaxing. If you don't talk, she's right there with you. If you're in a talkative mood, she can be too. I've seen her many times and I can't wait to see her next week! :) read more

I can't say enough great things about Megan and her massage skills. Let me start by saying that I am super picky about massage therapists. I have tried other therapists who were very highly recommended right here on Yelp, only to be hugely disappointed. I've tried other places that have many therapists employed - tried a number of them and none of them were exactly to my liking. And then I found.....Megan. I like firm pressure with the occasional deep tissue massage. Megan is so strong and capable. Even though it feels quite firm for me, I'm pretty sure I'm only getting 1/2 or less of her strength capability. So if you like it really firm or deep, Megan can do that for you too. What she's wonderful with is her flow. And flow matters with a massage. Her position changes are never abrupt and her hands are like melted butter on your body. I don't like to talk AT ALL when I'm getting a massage and she is perfectly silent. No grunting, no noise whatsoever. What I really, really appreciate about Megan is her knowledge of the human body and its anatomy. She seems a step above the average bear when it comes to this. She is the only masseuse I have ever gone to who pays attention to the buttocks. Most of the time, other masseuses would skip right over the buttocks. Not Megan - and for me, it makes a huge difference. Megan's approach is a holistic one. She views the head, neck and back as all being connected and aligned through the hips. If the hips are out of kilter, the back will likewise be messed up. I highly, highly recommend her. She'll do whatever you want her to do, but somehow is so intuitive about knowing what it is that you need. When I come out of my massages with her, I feel like she's taken me apart and put me back together the right way. She's that good. I have trouble walking for a couple of days afterward, but once the soreness subsides, a lot of my ongoing aches and pains are put right until the next time. I will never see another massage therapist again. read more

Let me start by saying I'm a Groupon troll, I have been to almost every massage place on Groupon in my immediate area. Megan is a completely different tier of practitioner, her understanding of the body is unmatched. I have been going to her for a little over a year and refuse to go to any other massage from the first session we had. Her technique and attention to detail is amazing. The most accurate way I can explain the sensation is, if my calf were a book. She would split every single muscle fiber like she was flipping through a book one page at a time! Sometimes I feel like she knows my body better than I do! If you are looking for someone who will work with you on your daily lifestyle and actually make a difference in your life (not just that day) Megan is the person for you. She uses many different techniques to attack the many issues your body has. The importance of this is that some knots can't be or is very difficult to just "press" out, so instead of wasting time pressing on it she will take different more appropriate measure to get rid of the tension as fast as she can. 100% recommended! read more

Every once and a while, you meet someone who is a master at the art they practice. They are rare, and they are priceless. And for someone in pain, to meet a healer who is gifted, dedicated, knowledgeable, and an empath, is an extraordinary gift. I experience chronic, sometimes debilitating pain in my neck and shoulder, and traditional Western medicine offered nothing other than a never-ending, downward spiral of treatments for the symptoms, rather than the cause. Megan treats the cause, with the loving kindness real healers always exhibit, and she is truly extraordinary. It's literally a blessing that she's here, and I can't recommend her highly enough for those who are suffering chronic pain. You will find relief, and meet a master. read more