Testimonials

 
Deep tissue trauma sensitive neck sports massage East Bay | pain relief

“It’s been years since my former massage therapist retired and I have struggled for so long to find someone who is as good as she was. Marsha blew my mind. She has the specificity, expertise, and intuitive (and strong) touch that truly got to the core of my physical misalignment and pain. Today is honestly the first day I am feeling true relief from all my post ACL surgery tension and pain.”

- Madoka H.

“I started seeing Marsha for massage weekly and I have PTSD and different pain syndromes that make touch and massage very difficult, but it’s also necessary for my body. Marsha listens to me about what I need - and what I don’t want - and has such incredible awareness of what’s working and not working, even when I can’t tell myself. I may get tense sometimes, but she helps me work through it, and I’ve seen such a major benefit - both in the immediate and over time - and it still feels impossible to me that I can do this. But she makes it possible.”

- Anonymous

“Marsha has helped me recover from a shoulder injury. This type of sports massage is not covered by my health insurance and has been maybe the most important part of my recovery. Marsha has also advised me on home exercise to augment the work she has done. Great work!”

- Stefan J.

“I’m a pole dancer and have been dealing with some chronic sciatic pain. Before working with Marsha, as my sciatic pain worsened, my ability to pole dance was inhibited. I feel like the work she does really relaxes muscles that are holding tight to the injury so I’m able to stretch more and make more progress at home. My dancing has improved as I become more comfortable and begin to heal. Marsha creates a safe and welcoming space for dancers. She also gave great advice at the end of the session as to how to proceed with my injury.”

- Courtney S.

“She did everything I asked and beyond and listened to exactly what I didn’t want as well. She also really read my body well with what was needed where. I often find in massages that both sides of my back are massaged the same but my back is very messed up and really needs to be worked on differently and Marsha did an incredible job of doing exactly what was needed.”

- Anonymous

 
Marsha standing in front of students in downward dog pose leading a yoga class
 

“I love the safe space Marsha creates in her classes by simply being herself, rather than trying to be some ego-centric yogi. Her training as a crisis counselor, massage therapist, and a practiced meditator truly reflects in the classes she teaches.”

- Moe M.

“Your cueing is anatomically focused, very clear and accessible. You don't overcomplicate posture descriptions, which helps me focus and stay present within my body. In your classes I often discover new or deeper ways of directing my awareness.”

- Cierra M.

“Marsha creates a safe space to be exactly where you are at the moment. Through slow and gentle movements, she encourages you to reconnect with your body’s wisdom. Tuning in this way, I find the tight spots and weaknesses that I often ignore in faster paced classes. I come out of her class with my body relaxed, and with a deep sense of calm.”

- Andrew S.

“After a wrist injury, you didn’t just tell me to skip things that were hard (like most teachers). Instead, you showed me specific ways I could still do the poses or different poses that had similar benefits that I could do instead.”

- Evie K.

“Marsha's slow flow class is my favorite yoga class I've taken to date. It's the perfect combo of physical and mental work. Any unneeded stress and problems of the day can be left in the room, and I leave feeling at peace.”

- Tasha J.

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