Denis is the expert at what he does. I had a back pain for years from working in a computer field…read moreand sitting all the time. I've been to a lot of massages, chiropractors, and nothing seemed to help. A friend of mine has recommended him to me, and in just few sessions he did wonders for me. Pain level went down from 7 to 2 to the point where I'm not bothered by it any more. The best thing on top of it, is he was able to come to me and work around my schedule, which is super important for me. He is the best of the best!

I think Denis is a fantastic massage therapist. I had lower back problems for years and Denis was…read morethe only one who has helped me with my pain. Denis is the guy to go if you want a real massage, not a day spa pampering. I can tell you this is hands down the best massages I've had in my entire life!! In addition to exceptional education in massage therapy, he has a warm and genuine approach with people in and out of his practice. In a world of so many massage therapists, Denis stands out for his knowledge and experience.

One of the best best body workers I've ever encountered. Expert knowledge of anatomy and…read morephysiology and applies with the kind of wisdom you only get from many years of thoughtful work. Very warm but professional. (and really nice studio!). All in all, very highly recommended.

I've gone to Peter for several years for massage and find that his technique works better than the…read moredeep tissue / more intense massage I had gotten for decades prior to that. Highly recommended!

Amos is such an amazing healer! He's the person I see for any acute conditions (like funny neck,…read morepulled a muscle) and also for chronic issues. He is extremely knowledgeable about anatomy and is a wizard at fixing any issues you may be experiencing with a type of clinical massage called Assisted Release Technique. If you want more of a melt-into-the-table kind of massage he can do that too. He has a naturally grounding energy that makes you feel super cared for and nurtured. I normally just fall asleep and go into a trance state on his table. If you need a massage in Oakland, look no further!

Extremely knowledge about anatomy and his techniques are so effective. I had a long standing…read moreshoulder injury and was considering surgery. In just a few sessions, he was able to resolve it and the results have lasted. I also had suffered from plantar fasciitis for years and he was able to identify the root cause and fix it (pain free for 5 years now). Highly recommend!

I recently was reminded I never yelped Knowing Touch. Shame Meg, Shame! Because Randy has given me…read moreby far the best massages I've ever had. In fact he's given me a complex. Once you go Randy, you never go back. You request deep tissue everywhere you go and hold everyone up to his yardstick. Meh, it was good, but it wasn't Randy good. His massages make you burn, make you grit your teeth and want to jump up off the table or chair (he has both). They grab every knot, every muscle and squeeze. A 'look here I'm the boss and you're going to be good for me' sort of attention grabber that makes your body shudder and collapse. Since I'm a wimp I usually ask for the light touch, the 'I've never been in a car accident so go easy' style of massage. But I still have to force myself to sit in the chair and take my medicine, because once he's done, ah, then the magic really starts. You float for about fifteen or twenty minutes, sitting there completely relaxed. You zone in and out and slowly come to yourself realizing you don't hurt nearly as much as you did when you dropped by, in fact you hardly hurt at all. An interesting accomplishment in the next few days as you're used to being incredibly sore after deep tissue massages, and you barely feel where his fingers released the knot. Barely register that you have movement back in your shoulders again because there's almost no residual ache. Knowing Touch is the brand I told everyone else to. I go to Kabuki, I ask for deep tissue. I go to a YEE where there's massages I tell them they can go as hard as they need to. But when I'm well and truly broken, there's only one man I'm visiting to fix me and my back and that my dear folks, would be Randy.

I do not get to SF often, since I moved to Seattle. And as…read morea Massage Therapist, I have a high standard, high expectations for those those who I let massage me. Randy is one of the very few people I will actively seek out. His knowledge of anatomy is exhaustive, and he uses it to break the biggest, toughest knots into smaller and smaller ones, until they are gone. When he is done working on me, I feel like i could be poured into a bowl or run a marathon. Possibly both. I have happily and unabashedly stolen some of his techniques for my own practice, and still have much to learn from him. Cannot recommend him highly enough.

Maat is amazing. gentle yet firm. i've been going to him for years. i highly recommendread more

I have delt with back pain for a couple of years now, due to a couple injuries that seemed to never…read morequite heal. It was difficult for me to get comfortable at night due to back and leg pain, and every morning it was a struggle getting out of bed. I have tried everything: massages, physical therapy, Dr appointment after doctor appointment... Nothing worked! I recently started accepting the fact that the pain was just a part of my daily life. A friend referred Maat. I was initially hesitant since I have previously tried massage therapy, but decided to go ahead and give him a try. The pain is completely gone! I haven't gone a day without pain for a couple of years, but it's gone! I can't express how great the feeling of waking up with no pain is. It's almost unbelievable! If you are reading this, and you're on the fence about seeing Maat, really consider seeing him! We take care of our possessions (cars, homes, etc.), and we take care of other people; but it's time for you to take care of YOURSELF! TREAT YO-SELF!!! You absolutely will NOT be disappointed!

Tlielaxu is incredible. I'm active: yoga, weights, martial arts, because I love being in my body…read more Tlielaxu's treatments help me deepen that connection. Unlike a lot of bodyworkers who just run through the same routine, he tailors every session to what my body needs. It's a great way for me to check in with my body, test my range of motion, release muscles that are overworked, and ultimately build better body alignment. This kind of bodyworker is few and far between. Also, love the space at the Academy! Highly recommend.

Tlielaxu is by far the best bodyworker I've come across. If you're serious about your performance…read moreand push you body hard, you'll need someone like him to address aches, pains and imbalances. Additionally, his deep understanding of the human body and it's connective tissue allows him to tell you precisely which which muscles, ligaments or tendons are involved. This has allowed me to find additional exercises outside of our sessions to ensure I keep problems at bay.

Terrific body work, at your level of comfort. Mellow hippy-type studio, relaxing. We're regulars.read more

Positive: Tod is a true empath and a very compassionate individual. He is down-to-earth and…read moreapproachable. We had a meaningful conversation about meditation. The room we were in was beautifully decorated with eastern-style art, which created a peaceful atmosphere. Negative: I had clearly communicated before and during the massage that I prefer medium to strong pressure. Tod was reticent to apply any more pressure than light touching. This caused some frustration on my end, because the light touching amounted to what felt like the promise of massage without actual massage. The massage of chest, shoulders, and back was inadequate because of the lack of pressure. He did not attempt to massage either my hands or feet, which were missed opportunities in the full hour. I asked Tod during the session what kind of massage he prefers. He mentioned that he had gone to Thai massage salons in the area but found them to be too harsh and not attentive to his individual physical issues. This was a telling response: Tod's default approach is to be very gentle with others. However, that wasn't my starting point and Tod didn't seem able or willing to adapt to my preference for a firmer massage. Previously I have enjoyed dozens of massages in the style of Swedish, Thai, and Deep Tissue. If Tod has experience with and is capable of using these techniques, he did not demonstrate this in my massage experience. Because Tod is such a kind guy, it pains me to leave a less than stellar review. Pressure relieves pain, and because there was no pressure, it was not therapeutic for me. I booked another masseuse immediately afterward.

Robert is a truly knowledgeable and intuitive massage therapist. His ability to apply deep pressure…read moreis formidable. He does excellent structural work. His Potrero Hill studio is very lovely as well and a lot of street parking.

I've been working with Robert for more than a year now. I live a very active lifestyle which (at…read moreage 50) unfortunately means I need lots of special attention. Simply put, Robert has the experience and skill to make all my aches and pains go away, including some that were lingering for months until I started working with him. For me, it's all about a well "choreographed" deep tissue massage, and after trying a few of Robert's cohorts around town I settled with him after only our first sessions. It was clear from the onset that he knows what he's doing and understands how to give a true deep tissue/sports massage. In addition to his experience/skills Robert also listens very well, which means he can modify each of our sessions to take care of whatever issues I have going on at that point in time. Just great to know that I have a massage therapist I can go to who I can trust and count on.