One of the best massages of my life. I love a small massage parlor and have tried MANY in the east bay. Summer has the hands of an angel, a strong, intuitive angel. Will DEFINITELY be returning. read more

Another amazing massage. Today I walked in with the biggest knot in the base of me neck where it meets my shoulder. It was my first time with Mia, Mia found the source and went to work. I fell asleep in her hands. Excellent care. Jing Jing came out at the end and we had the best chat. We wrapped up the business. I checked out with feeling relaxed.! read more

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Oak Alternative Therapy is incredible! It's situated just a few blocks from Whole Foods Telegraph (on Telegraph toward Oakland) and is particularly focussed on women's health. I recommend Oak Alternative Therapy so very highly. I have often suffered from really sore hips and thighs, a condition that impedes my sleep. I have limped into Oak Therapy - only to come out feeling completely at peace in my body, invigorated, and re-energized. People often go for massages and feel great for a day; but Oak Therapy is different - it's medically recommended, it heals physical issues, and is just amazing. I pay $70 for a full hour, and it is the best money I've ever spent. If you want to know more, I feel so strongly about Oak Therapy that I welcome you to email me: philippakelydresher@gmail.com read more

I have been getting massage at Oak Alternative Therapy for several months. All of the massage therapists have been great. Recently I saw Eva and Amy - and both are very good and I left feeling a lot more relaxed and less tight. Thank you! read more

My family and I have been going here for years! I went recently to treat Mommy's wrist pain and lower back pain, and the next day I felt lighter than air. No more pain! The space is very clean and although there's no parking lot you can always find street parking nearby. read more

I have been getting massages at a variety of businesses for the past 12 years. I have experienced many different types of massages from the masseuse that just rubs lotion on you to the masseuse that performs massages in a very routine/checklist manner with only a few minutes in the problem areas that I point out. My sleeping position contributes to intense knots that accumulate in my neck, shoulders, and upper back. I have never experienced such pain relief as I have when I am massaged by Lisa. I get a 60 minute full body massage when I go with her, but she adds something different every session we have (e.g. hot stones were used in one session, head massages were introduced in another session, today she noticed my pectoral muscles were a little sore because I carried my son up a hill so she spent some time there. She makes sure to focus on my problem areas until all the knots have been released, and I feel like her hands can sense tense areas, so she adjusts the massage accordingly. Even with the most experienced masseuses, I have never had anyone who could read my body pain as well as Lisa and create a tailored massage in real time. She seems to have advanced knowledge of the body systems and how to best relieve the pain because it feels like she basing her movements off my lymphatic system to loosen the knots. While communication is a barrier during the massage, I feel like I don't need to tell Lisa anything because of everything I listed above. If you have any special requests make sure to let her before the massage, and be prepared to use Google Translate. They take cash or card and payment is due before the service, so bring cash for tip, or ask to adjust the quantity that they type into the machine because there is no option to add tip on the receipt that you're given. Also, the pricing is very affordable especially when you factor in the quality, it's about $1 per minute depending on the type of service. read more

Came and with my Mom and got our birthday massage. A little challenge communicating at first but Lisa did a good job for my 60 min session. Didn't get 5 stars because my Mom didn't like her session. Didn't have same style as mine for some reason how she would describe hers was totally different from the service I received. I was able to get the younger lady her name was Lisa. My mom got the older lady she didn't get her name because there was a language barrier. I would go again and request for Lisa she took great care of me head to toe with hot stones. I was requesting cupping but they couldn't provide the service for some reason. My back pain is gone and knots are free. Some spareness but that comes with massages. Thanks Lisa I will come back again! read more

This business is located in a very safe part of Oakland. UC Berkeley's clock tower you can see is nearby. Across the street have plenty paid parking spaces and on this side of street also have many free parking spaces. By looking at outside is just like normal business. Inside they have 4 individual treatment rooms. In lobby area there are 2 foot massage spaces plus one can laying down to get comfortable treatment chair. The first impression you walk in is feel peaceful, comfortable warm, quite and without annoying music to bothering you. I am a senior patient with lots of back pain and stiffness need to taking care of. JinJin with more than 30 years of experiences master therapist. She evaluated my conditions and offering me the "Foot Stepping" on my back to taking care of the stiffness than have the full body massage to alleviated the pain and aching all over my body. What an eye opener for me! The "Foot Stepping" over my back offer much stronger pressure than the hand/elbow works. After an hour of dedicated work from JinJin I feel much better to walk out. I think the "Foot Stepping" is especially benefit for the larger muscle group areas and they generally are very hard to be penetrated by just hand work. I feel this business has reasonable pricing structure to offer many kind of professional services to all kind of clients. They not want to trick you to sign up some kind of valued membership card. They just offer you the right treatment for the right physical conditions. When you come by and give the facility a brief walk over then you know you will be in the good hand and be treat well for your body and purse. My treatment will continuing and as time pass by I will keep everyone updated. You even can write to me to asking my feedback. I just want everybody get the true impression I have. Be well... Philip Chang read more

Quiet, clean, low-key. I had a great massage there a coupla years ago and a solid foot massage recently.

The place had a very strong smell of garlic and/or onion. The massage therapist kept sniffling her nose which was very off putting. They don't speak English, so you are at their mercy. You want more pressure or less pressure? You want them to focus on an area or avoid area? Too bad. You get what you get. The price is affordable but unfortunately I don't think I will be back. One of the worse massages I have received in recent months. I am giving 3 stars because my partner said their massage was pretty good but they also wished they could have communicated a bit better with the therapist. read more

I had the most wonderful chair massage here today! It was perfect. This place is clean, professional, and calming. Highly recommend!

Went there great massage by Amy she is the best very comforting and relaxing massage uses very highly skilled techniques and I felt very relaxed and no pain she knew what to do very happy and we'll go again reasonable prices . And no rush read more

I don't know why this place has no reviews. This is definitely a hidden gem. They give discounts for weekend visits or locals, so indicate if you live nearby. I have been enjoying Thai massage lately but I wanted to give this a try. At a lower price point, even after a very generous tip (unusual in this area), a massage may be something I can treat myself to having more regularly. I got an hour-long session with Nina (only there weekends) and it was great! I should have sprung for the two hour, I think, because it went so quickly and it was so affordable. I considered adding an hour but it would have put me past their closing time and I didn't want to be rude. After I entered, Nina gave me a paper that had a figure of a person so I could write in any spots to take care of. I had been having trouble with my neck for a while so I pointed that out. I was taken to a room and I took everything off except my undies, though in retrospect I probably could have taken those off as well. I think it's up to your personal comfort. Nina did a bit of massaging over the sheet and sometimes removed the sheet, depending on what she was doing. She used oil sometimes, but sparingly and I really appreciate that. Sometimes I get a massage and I have to worry about the clothes I am wearing so I can get the oil out later, or time it so I can take a shower right after. I didn't feel like I needed a shower after this. Nina took care of my body from feet to neck, but paid particular attention to my neck and upper shoulders. Her hands are very strong, and I'm not sure how to describe this, but I guess detail-oriented? Like, she was able to identify and attend to small muscle groups that usually only get treated as large areas by other masseuses. There were times when the massage went from feeling good to feeling exquisite and delicious, which was new for me! There were times when it was bracing and heartening pain, too, which I like. I like a rowdy massage, personally, and I don't like the same kind of motion for the whole time; variety works for me. I have a hard time relaxing so I have to focus on what's being done to me and try to picture what the masseuse is doing with their hands, otherwise I will start making grocery lists or run errands in my mind. If the massage is too gentle, soft, or repetitive, I will get distracted by my own thoughts and I won't really be relaxed. The only part I will ask to avoid next time is the hot towel, which was a little too hot for me. The space is bigger than it looks on the outside. It's all very clean and spare and not overly scented or decorated. I thought it might be like this place I used to go to in Chinatown called Angel Feet Reflexology, or like Malai Thai, where the room is divided by curtains and you could be right next to someone (this doesn't bother me but apparently some people don't care for it). There are individual rooms here with massage tables. You can kind of hear stuff going on outside the walls but I always pop in some earphones and listen to my own music so it wasn't a big deal. Nina's English isn't great but she is skilled and fast with Google Translate on the phone, which impressed me. We didn't talk during the session, only before and after. I got exactly an hour; some places subtract the time you spend filling out the paper at the beginning or talking and Nina didn't do that here. They take credit and cash, and I usually pay with card and tip in cash. This time I had enough cash on me so I paid for everything with cash. I also have this weird thing where I have always wanted to have a massage later in the evening so I can just go home and go to bed. It feels anticlimactic to get a massage and then have to go about one's errands. They are open late enough that I was able to do this! I went right home and slept like a baby. read more

This place is truly a hidden gem. Just had the most incredible 30 minute back neck and shoulder chair massage by Anna. I will be going back, for sure. Make sure you call ahead to check availability. :) read more

Excellent full body massage by Annie. I appreciated her technique and thoroughness. She was careful to ask if I wanted oil and if I wanted facial and cranial work. The facility was clean, warm and quiet. I highly concur with the other reviews that this facility is a hidden gem. It's a professional, courteous service at a very affordable price. read more