Charlene R.
Certified Massage Therapist and Health Educator
Charlene graduated from the National Holistic Institute and performs a variety of modalities which include Swedish, Shiatsu, Thai, Prenatal, Deep Tissue, Sports, Foot Reflexology, Lymphatic, Cranial/facial and Professional Bodywork Strategies (PBS) which implements tense-relax stretches, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) to increase range of motion (ROM). Her compassion for people living with cancer prompted the additional courses taken at the Massage Therapy Institute for Oncology Massage. Massage for People living with Cancer© and Oncology Massage 1-Blending East with West™ by instructor, Isabel Adkins. This protocol massage aids clients with any stage of cancer whether active, in remission or in treatment by providing a relaxing massage with light touch. The techniques designed ensure a safe application, combining acupressure and Reflexology skills. Charlene encourages and supports the quest in all fields of health for the spirit, mind and body.
Elaine F.
Certified Massage Therapist
Elaine is a caring, conscientious therapist. She graduated from the core program at NHI, National Holistic Institute and is currently pursuing training and certification to become a Neuromuscular Therapist. Elaine offers the following specialties; Deep Tissue, Swedish, Shiatsu, and Sports Massage.Her passion is to help people achieve their personal goals in health and activities including injury prevention/recovery through understanding their own wonderful, unique body. Incorporating a full body, mind approach.
Ashley
Certified Massage Therapist
After a 10-year career in the tech industry Ashley sought out a career change that would be both fulfilling and help others. After learning about the benefits of massage she dove head first into massage school, graduating with honors from the National Holistic Institute’s Core Massage Therapy program. She is an avid CrossFitter and understands the types of strains and injuries athletes experience through their sports. She uses a combination of different massage modalities in her sessions, including Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release, and trigger points. She enjoys working with people on their health and wellness goals through a holistic, whole-body approach.
Samantha
Certified Massage Therapist
Samantha graduated from National Holistic Institute for Massage Therapy and specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Injury, Swedish, Myofascial as well as chair massages. She enjoys helping patients promote a sense of relaxation and well being while reducing tension and anxiety that can occur with our day to day activity in the bay area. She works flexible evening hours during the weekdays and Saturdays to accommodate patients who can’t come in during the week.
Ivy
Certified Massage Therapist
Ivy has been a massage therapist since 2016 and truly enjoys helping her clients relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve their overall well-being.
She specializes in a variety of therapeutic and relaxation techniques, including Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Trigger Point and Acupressure Therapy.
Each session is customized based on the client’s needs, whether they are looking for deep muscle relief, recovery from physical activity, or a relaxing massage to reduce stress. She focuses on relieving muscle tension, improving circulation, and helping the body restore balance. Ivy’s goal is for every client to leave feeling relaxed, refreshed, and with less pain.
Linda C.
Certified Massage Therapist
Massage Techniques: Sports Massage, Swedish, Trigger Point, Deep Tissue
Linda is a native of North Carolina and has practiced massage therapy for over seven years. Linda believes that massage is an important ingredient in maintaining your body’s health. It affords you the opportunity to slow down and relax, allowing you time to reconnect with your body and mind. From a physical perspective, massage also reduces stress, increases blood circulation, assists in muscle repair and helps maintain your body’s full range of motion. By listening to and assessing your particular condition and circumstances, Linda tailors each session to meet your individual needs. In doing so, she combines several modalities. Linda is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist with over 500 hours of training at the Body Therapy Center in Palo Alto, CA. She is an experienced therapist will customize your massage session to accommodate your individual needs.