Amanda Leitner
Structural massage and somatic psychotherapy in Oakmore, Oakland. Amanda Leitner is a certified massage therapist (CAMTC #52428) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 20 years of…
Massage therapists & bodywork in Oakland, CA
5 human-vetted listings in Oakland. Licensed massage therapists and bodyworkers — deep tissue, Swedish, lymphatic drainage, Thai, shiatsu, lomilomi and more.
See them on the map →Blisstaysis
Craniosacral-based massage and bodywork with Wendell Doman. Blisstaysis is the Oakland bodywork practice of Wendell Doman, a certified massage therapist (CAMTC #31401) who completed the Arizona…
Freedom Community Clinic
Mobile holistic healing for Bay Area Black, brown and Indigenous communities. Founded in 2019 by UCSF medical student Bernadette Lim, Freedom Community Clinic is a mobile health and healing service.…
Morgan's Holistic Touch
East Bay's immersive trauma-healing spa & wellness center. Morgan's Holistic Touch is the East Bay's first immersive trauma-healing spa — a tranquil wellness center on Grand Avenue in Oakland…
Piedmont Springs
Private outdoor hot tubs, sauna and massage on Piedmont Avenue since 1981. Piedmont Springs is a day spa on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland that has operated since 1981. It rents private outdoor hot tubs…
About massage
Massage therapy uses hands-on pressure and movement on the muscles and soft tissue. Styles range from gentle Swedish and lymphatic drainage to deep tissue, sports, Thai, shiatsu and Hawaiian lomilomi.
A typical session is 60 or 90 minutes. You'll fill in a short health form, talk about pressure and focus areas, then undress to your comfort level under a sheet. A good therapist checks in on pressure and you can ask for changes at any time.
Choosing someone in Oakland
- Check that they're licensed. Most US states license massage therapists.
- Pick a style that matches what you want: Swedish for relaxation, deep tissue for firm pressure, lymphatic for a light touch.
- Mention injuries, pregnancy or medical conditions before you start.
Questions
How many massage options are there in Oakland?
Sanctuary Ground lists 5 human-vetted massage options in Oakland, California.
How often should I get a massage?
It depends on your goals and budget; many people go monthly, others before or after big events or training blocks.
Should I tip?
In the US tipping 15–20% is common at spas and private practices, though some medical or clinic settings don't expect it.