Best Deep Tissue Massages Near Me in Downtown Berkeley, San Francisco
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Breathe Health Center
46 Shattuck Square b3, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
+1 510-525-9900+1 510-525-9900Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Prenatal Massage
Acupressure
Sports Massage

Physical Therapy Innovations
425 Kearney St, El Cerrito, CA 94530, USA
+1 510-524-2177+1 510-524-2177Call to bookPhysiotherapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Dry Needling

Onsight Chiropractic & Massage
1530A Fifth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
+1 510-725-1179+1 510-725-1179Call to bookAcupuncture
Chiropractic
Physiotherapy

Med Spa Berkeley: Nubo
379 Colusa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707, USA
+1 510-637-9394+1 510-637-9394Call to bookCellulite Treatment
Laser Hair Removal
Dermal Fillers
Mesotherapy

Waltz Family Chiropractic
5545 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA
+1 510-379-9322+1 510-379-9322Call to bookChiropractic

Flow State Chiropractic + Wellness
2459 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
+1 510-984-3348+1 510-984-3348Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Prenatal Massage
Foot Massage
Sports Massage

Chaiyo Thai Massage
3920 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
+1 510-250-9428+1 510-250-9428Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology

Verdure Sports Massage
1172 San Pablo Ave # 200A, Berkeley, CA 94706, USA
+1 510-982-1686+1 510-982-1686Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Therapeutic Massage
Back Massage
Couples Massage

The Technique Physical Therapy
2650 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
+1 510-705-1814+1 510-705-1814Call to bookPhysiotherapy
Dry Needling

Metta Traditional Thai Massage
727 San Pablo Ave Suite 102 AB, Albany, CA 94706, USA
+1 510-525-2826+1 510-525-2826Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Swedish Massage
Thai Massage
Therapeutic Massage

Amanda Hough Massage Oakland
4287 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
+1 510-626-0175+1 510-626-0175Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Sports Massage
Swedish Massage

Source Massage Therapy
1402 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA
+1 917-846-1128+1 917-846-1128Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology

Conscious Belly Therapy
2576 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
+1 831-915-1305+1 831-915-1305Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Full Body Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Sports Massage

Bodywork by Eugenia Park Wellness
268 Arlington Ave #C, Kensington, CA 94707, USA
+1 323-841-2764+1 323-841-2764Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Reflexology
Sports Massage
Swedish Massage

Move Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic
615 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
+1 510-845-4540+1 510-845-4540Call to bookChiropractic

Kokko Wellness Berkeley
3280 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
+1 510-387-8678+1 510-387-8678Call to bookAcupuncture
Dry Needling

Esalen Integrative Massage Therapy by Nik
1229 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA
+1 831-236-0161+1 831-236-0161Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Reflexology
Sports Massage
Swedish Massage

Darren Main
1611 San Pablo Ave #2C, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
+1 415-216-0909+1 415-216-0909Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Thai Massage
Reflexology
Sports Massage

Bkk Thai Massage Yoga Spa
919 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707, USA
+1 510-674-3792+1 510-674-3792Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Sports Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Royal Touch Wellness Medical Massage
4126 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
+1 510-274-1092+1 510-274-1092Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology

Therapeutic Massage by Jordanna
2915 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
+1 847-942-8496+1 847-942-8496Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Foot Massage
Reflexology

Orcanit Wellness
4126 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
+1 510-541-2946+1 510-541-2946Call to bookDry Needling

Kristin Dupont Bodywork
523 47th St #202, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
+1 225-776-4713+1 225-776-4713Call to book
jessie marks massage
4289 Piedmont Ave #205, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
+1 831-917-5468+1 831-917-5468Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Remedial Massage
Therapeutic Massage
Relaxing Massage

Ronit April Varga, Massage Therapy and BodyWork
6536 Telegraph Ave, Integrative Healing Studio, Jenny Crissman Suite A201, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
+1 415-516-3497+1 415-516-3497Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology

Heather Lind Massage Berkeley
1285 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94706, USA
+1 415-806-5448+1 415-806-5448Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Foot Massage
Reflexology

Body-Pause Massage with Thais Diehl C.M.T.
501 Kearney St, El Cerrito, CA 94530, USA
+1 510-210-5623+1 510-210-5623Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology

Felix Payomo Massage & Bodywork
4283 Piedmont Ave h1, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
+1 510-331-8965+1 510-331-8965Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology
Sports Massage

Recalibration Massage East Bay
3021 Telegraph Ave suite c, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
+1 510-689-1961+1 510-689-1961Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Therapeutic Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology

The Bay Chiropractic & Massage
4327 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
+1 510-821-4030+1 510-821-4030Call to bookAcupuncture
Dry Needling
Chiropractic

Mei Jardstrom Massage Therapy
101 Highland Blvd, Kensington, CA 94708, USA
+1 650-761-1167+1 650-761-1167Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Prenatal Massage
Relaxing Massage
Remedial Massage

Albany Professional SPA
913 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA
+1 510-528-2188+1 510-528-2188Call to bookBody Scrub
Infrared Sauna
Sauna
Spa Package

Russamee Traditional Thai Massage
5479 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA
+1 510-513-3930+1 510-513-3930Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Sports Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Albany Sauna, Massage Therapy & Hot Tubs
1002 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA
+1 510-525-6262+1 510-525-6262Call to bookInfrared Sauna
Sauna
Body Scrub
Spa Package

Dao Ruang Traditional Thai Massage
behind Dental Touch, 4223 Piedmont Ave 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
+1 510-823-2343+1 510-823-2343Call to bookBody Scrub
Spa Package

Feeling Better
1611 San Pablo Ave UNIT 8, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
+1 510-307-6787+1 510-307-6787Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Back Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Berkeley Colonic and Bodywork
1611 San Pablo Ave Suite 9, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
+1 510-504-7400+1 510-504-7400Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Sports Massage

Nang Sida Thai Yoga Massage
2124 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
+1 510-647-9228+1 510-647-9228Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Swedish Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology

Jacqueline's Spa & Massage
3960 Adeline St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
+1 415-571-9269+1 415-571-9269Call to bookBody Scrub
Body Wrap
Infrared Sauna
Sauna

Lymphatic Flow Massage Clinic
430 40th St, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
+1 510-350-6268+1 510-350-6268Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Therapeutic Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Hot Stone Massage

Natural Healing Massage
1229 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA
+1 619-722-5144+1 619-722-5144Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Back Massage
Chinese Massage
Couples Massage

Bellissima Day Spa
3014 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
+1 510-390-4799+1 510-390-4799Call to bookBody Scrub
Body Wrap
Infrared Sauna
Sauna

Ananda Myofascial Massage
2576 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
+1 510-545-3438+1 510-545-3438Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Sports Massage

Berkeley Deep Sports Massage
2822 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
+1 510-473-2652+1 510-473-2652Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology

Therapeutic Body Care
10182 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, USA
+1 510-526-5779+1 510-526-5779Call to bookDeep Tissue Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology

Cocoon Day Spa Rockridge
5377 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA
+1 510-255-1247+1 510-255-1247Call to bookSpray Tanning
Deep Tissue Massage FAQs
After your deep tissue massage, you’ll want to ensure you feel the full benefits and maximise your gains. It can be helpful to:
- Rest: After an intense massage session designed to relax your mind and body, the best thing to do is help yourself stay relaxed. Whether it’s having a nap or just putting your feet up in front of the telly, let yourself feel the effects of your deep tissue massage. Try and wait for at least 24 hours before any intense physical activity
- Eat and drink - but keep it light: While you should ideally avoid eating or drinking too much before the massage, afterwards you should definitely hydrate yourself. It’s also normal to feel peckish after a massage, so a light and nutritious meal can really hit the spot
- Have a bath: Nothing aids the relaxation process quite like a warm bath - and if you’re feeling it, treat yourself to some bubbles or a bath bomb to really indulge yourself. However you should avoid a hot bath or shower as this can aggravate inflammation. If you have an injury, it’s better to take a cold shower or bath for pain relief.
The reason a deep tissue massage can leave lingering pain and discomfort is because they involve intense physical pressure on your body. It’s completely normal for the soreness to last for a day or even two or three!
To prepare for your deep tissue massage, one of the most important things is to avoid eating a heavy meal or drinking a lot of liquids before the treatment. A deep tissue massage involves intense pressure being applied to your body, which can be uncomfortable on a full stomach.
Otherwise, the main thing you should do is get yourself in a relaxed state of mind and body, so the massage can be as effective as possible. Try to arrive early so you can let yourself unwind before your massage starts.
When you get a deep tissue massage, your therapist will ask which area of your body you want them to focus on. There is no standard method - the treatment should be tailored to your specific needs, but all therapists will have their own individual styles too.
You’ll be asked to lay on the massage table, either on your front, back or side depending on what area is being massaged. Your therapist might begin lightly at first to warm up your muscles, before moving on to the areas of focus.
This will involve deep pressure being applied slowly with hands, arms and elbows to release your contracted muscles and tissues. The time it takes to complete the treatment can vary, but it will normally be between one and two hours.
Feeling slightly sick or dizzy after a massage, particularly a deep tissue massage that involves intense pressure on your body, is quite common. It’s normally as a result of dehydration - a deep tissue massage releases toxins from your lymphatic system that build up under your skin. The best way to remedy this and flush out those toxins is to stay hydrated, so make sure you drink a little water regularly before your massage and hydrate thoroughly afterwards!
However remember, if you are feeling any severe discomfort, pain or sickness after your treatment, you should talk to a healthcare professional.
This is entirely up to you. If you’ve experienced a deep tissue massage and felt the benefits, then you might decide it’s worth doing regularly - or even just the once so you could know what it’s like and if it’s something you’d be interested in again.
You might feel they aren’t for you, in which case you might be more interested in other types of massage treatment, including:
- Swedish massage
- Hot stone massage
- Thai massage
- Lymphatic massage
- Shiatsu massage
You should talk to your doctor before having a deep tissue massage if:
- You take blood thinners or have a clotting or bleeding disorder
- You are undergoing treatment for recent surgery or chemotherapy
- You suffer from nerve damage
- You have any skin conditions
- You have wounds that haven’t healed completely
- You have a hernia
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Deep tissue massages can be beneficial for the whole body, or just areas where you're experiencing pain or strain. They're a more intense type of massage, using pressure to get to those deep layers within the muscle.
Your therapist might use arms and elbows to work out tension and speed up healing. Or some prefer a deep tissue massage to soothe chronic pain or help with restoration for injuries. You can book a deep tissue massage for between 1 hour and 2 hours, with the massage therapists in Downtown Berkeley.
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