I had a great massage. Joan's an expert at pinpointing the root of any issue with the body and…read morefinding the solution. Her office space is clean, peaceful and welcoming.

Listen, ya'll. Joan has magic hands! First of all, her website's booking system makes it super easy…read moreto see when she's available and to change your appt as needed (I changed mine twice when I got sick and then today opened up in my calendar). So I came in today with a back that's been so stiff and sore! She takes the time to hear my whole story - back's been sore for 2 weeks, I do a drumming class where one leg is always in front, I have godbabies who I always hold in my left arm because I'm right handed, I run half marathons, I sit at a desk all day etc. With all this going on, I decide to treat myself to a 90 minute and I'm so happy. She really gets in to the tender parts, where the muscles attach and the oft neglected squishy parts that are hiding the tightest little muscles - and tells you as she's doing it while also offering advice for how to keep the tightness at bay. She's super knowledgeable about the body. When I'm the deep pain like I had today, I don't trust just anybody - she knows what she's doing! Sure, the building isn't pretty, but who cares, that's not what you're here for. (Also note that yelp's map is wrong - it's not near BART, it's in Alameda). Absolutely coming back!

Had another massage this week by Jonathan. This time I brought my 8 yo son with me for his first…read moreever massage. His response when asked how was your massage: "Awesome"! With both thumbs up. Then we enjoyed vegan breakfast next door at Two Mamas. Such a great morning with my youngest son. Thanks again Jonathan! We'll be back soon - with other family members. We live in the Fruitvale (natives) and are glad to have such a quality CMT nearby. And, he does massage in a donation basis. If you can, you'll want to donate well...he's def worth it!

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After struggling with severe back pain for quite some time, I finally scheduled a therapeutic…read moremassage with Erin, and I am so glad I did. From the moment I arrived, she created a calm and welcoming environment that immediately put me at ease. What really stood out was how attentive and knowledgeable Erin was throughout the session. She listened carefully to the issues I was experiencing and focused on the areas causing the most discomfort. The massage was not only relaxing, but incredibly effective. I left feeling significantly better, with much less pain and tension than I had been dealing with before. It is rare to find someone who combines professionalism, skill, and genuine care the way Erin does. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone dealing with back pain, stress, or muscle tension.

Walked in in barely able to stand comfortably. Sciatic pain through the roof. I felt so much better…read moreafter the visit. The pain wasn't gone but I could sit and stand much more comfortably. Erin did a great job relaxing my leg and back muscles. I slept well that night. I will return for more massage therapy.

Go see Bill! I'm Thai American and have had plenty of real Thai massages in Thailand -- the local…read morekind, not the tourist kind -- and this is on another level. WOW. The 4+1 Thai Solution Massage (Nuad Benja Phakhi), which is definitely not your traditional "stretch and press" Thai massage. Let's start with Bill -- he has amazing energy--calm, compassionate, and completely devoted to healing. He listens, stays fully present, and with his methods, finds tension you didn't even know existed. This style of massage works on the root causes in the tendons, not just the surface symptoms in sore muscles. And you stay fully clothed the entire time -- no lotions or oils -- just pure, focused bodywork. At first, I wasn't sure about booking a full 2-hour session, but I trusted the other 5-star reviews here, and I'm so glad I did. It gave him time to address my entire body. Each touch felt customized and responsive -- nothing about it felt routine or transactional. I walked out feeling light, loose, and completely reset. In fact, I felt so good I bought a package and I booked my next two appointments before even leaving! Years of muscle and tendon overuse can't be fixed in one visit, but this made a huge dent. I'm excited to keep coming weekly and eventually move to a maintenance cadence -- whatever Bill recommends, I trust him completely. If you want a massage that's intuitive, detailed, and truly healing -- book Bill. You'll be so glad you did. Thank you N' Bill!!

I'm 49 years old and have worked in construction for over 30 years now. Needless to say, I feel as…read morethough I aged in dog years. I went and saw Dr. Bill because I had expired every other option. Chiropractic, massages, and Acupuncture all gave me temporary relief, but my upper back, neck, and forearms were still in a lot of pain. Pain so intense it would wake me out of a dead sleep. After 6 visits with Dr. Bill I am pleased to say that the pain has subsided tremendously and my body feels as though it's no longer in the fight or flight mode. I feel as though I am truly on the road to recovery. When I first heard of Myofascial therapy massage I was skeptical. It's not the most pleasant experience but it felt good and it hurt at the same time. I could tell my body really needed It. It was worth every penny and would highly recommend Dr. Bill to anyone who is suffering from chronic pain as I was. Thank you Bill, I really truly appreciate you!!!!!!!

My partner gifted me a massage for my birthday at Hand & Stone. I had driven by the location before…read morebut had never received any services there, so this was my first time visiting. When I walked in, I was greeted by Brianna, who was incredibly sweet, patient, and kind. I've been to places in the past where I felt rushed to fill out the intake form so my service could get started, so it was really nice not to have that experience here. I was offered water and tea when I arrived, and Brianna explained the services to me very clearly before pairing me with the wonderful Jay as my massage therapist. Jay was very calm and thorough when explaining the massage and asking what I wanted to focus on. She is extremely knowledgeable and clearly takes her work seriously. This was one of THE BEST massages I've ever had! Thank you, Brianna and Jay, for such a wonderful experience. I'll definitely be visiting again soon!

I typically don't write reviews, but this time, I just had to! The customer service that I received…read morefrom Angie today at Hand and Stone in Alameda was just awesome! I was trying to book a stone massage and a facial. Can I just say that I haven't had customer service like that in I don't know how long. Angie was patient, offered different options and helped me troubleshoot an issue I was having. Angie is a keeper!!! Oh, did I mention that she's also a superstar?

The Massage Clinic now has Aēsop products for complimentary use in the charging rooms. What a…read moregreat and high end benefit. There are phone chargers and mints available along with bottled water of course. There is also a small bar cart available for refreshments, which will always be appreciated in my book. As for the massage, Baby provides one of the best swedish massages I have had.

Very nice and relaxing massage! I was able to be seen same day which was nice. Baby asked where I'd…read morelike her to focus and she did a nice job focusing on shoulders but still completing the full body massage. The massage studio has a really nice feel to it--she does both table and chair massage.

Suzanne's oasis of muscle therapy is a pleasant, clean, and relaxing space. When you walk in,…read moreyou're greeted by her cheerful and exuberant warmth. She asks lots of questions that are pertinent to your needs, what your comfort level is, how your last session felt afterwards, and where you'd like to focus on. I've found that communicating with her has really elevated my own healing, and she's willing to work with you to focus on the specific knots you'd like to work on while also providing feedback on other areas that your body is communicating needs work. She also asks you what your chiropractor (if you see one) has mentioned needs work so that she can work cohesively with your doctors to create a custom health plan that works to restore your body. As someone who has hypermobility issues, chronic pain, and frequent muscle and joint injuries, Suzanne's careful administration of anatomical knowledge as well as how to loosen the angry, inflamed muscles has been integral in getting my body back in balance. I came in because my tailbone and right hip were painful to move or even touch, and in just 3 sessions she was able to focus intently on those specific muscle areas and untangle a good portion of the aches away! She's incredibly flexible to work with, responsive with texts, and overall cares for your well-being. I also find her multi-session package to be reasonable compared to local competitors, especially if you have an injury area that requires more than one session. I'm glad to have found her and it's clear from her other clients that she's a well-respected practitioner doing good in the community with her hands and heart.

Suzanne is so welcoming and extremely knowledgeable at her craft. I love her new place. It's…read morebeautiful, and so relaxing. I recently had another one hour hot stone massage with her and it was just what I needed. I highly recommend her if you need a great massage therapist. Thank you Suzanne.

I have been going to Table 4 One for many many years...decades! Shurrone is the absolute best! She…read moreis adaptable to your needs and is excellent with resolving kinks and issues. She is so knowledgeable about the body and how to provide relief. I can't recommend her enough.

Great massage Great price…read moreVery Professional Will definitely book another session in the future. Highly recommended.

I was referred to John by a friend and I'm so glad she did. I've been in recovery from trauma and…read moreinsomnia and John's skills and empathy have been a game changer. My progress has been helped immensely by his positive attitude, great massage techniques and the bonus of no oil, keeping my clothes on. The room is always nice and toasty and his sense of humor puts me at ease. Note: This is the first professional male practitioner with whom I've felt safe and comfortable.

John's treatment to help with my bulging discs and sciatic nerve pain has been the best therapy I…read morehave received. His knowledge of the body has taken the results past what I expected was possible, touching on other issues I've long accepted as normal and increased my range of motion tremendously. I feel very lucky to have found him and his approach to body work.

Amy is one of the best therapists I've ever seen! She is very thorough. I bought a package and it's…read morevery affordable.

Amy is more than a massage therapist, she's an intuitive healer. Her work goes beyond relaxation;…read moreit's transformative. I left my session not only deeply at peace, but with a profound emotional breakthrough I didn't see coming. Words can't truly capture the experience. All I can say is: highly, highly recommended.