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June 2007
can anyone recommend a qualified prenatal massage therapist in
berkeley?
ali
I would wholeheartedly recommend Bridget Scadeng who specializes in pre-natal and
post-delivery massage. She is simply wonderful - and gives wonderful massages tailored
to your needs. Call her at 526-3493; her studio is in a wonderful cottage off
University.
Jennifer
I don't know if she does prenatal, but Dahlia Silvers does really fabulous work. She is
very experienced and ethical, and goes to you or you can go to her. 759-4250
Katherine
March 2005
I'm looking for current recommendations for a female massage therapist that is
experienced in working with pregnant women, someone who can do deep work
when needed, and possibly do home visits.
pilar
You want Helen Hickman! You will adore her, she can come to your house and work
around your schedule. She's an expert in all the things that pregnancy, birth, and
nursing to do your body! I'm a whole new woman after having her work on me. Her
number is 415-202-0752.
-alanya
Christina Del Gallo does great pre-natal mama massage! She is
located in the Glenview area and does massages from her home.
She will also come to your house for a reasonable fee. I had a
very tough pregnancy and her body work really helped me,
especially toward the end of the pregnancy when I was so heavy,
I could barely walk. She also does work for post-natal. She is
kind, professional and very good at what she does. I would
definitely give her a call! Her number is 510-531-5963
Happy Mom
I just had a baby and went to see Joan during my pregnancy and
she had been amazing for me.
Joan has been a massage therapist for over 14 years and is
doing nuturing, relaxation or deep tissue to more clinically
therapies. She is also doing Cranio-Sacral work which is
AMAZING!
She is a very sweet and loving person so don't hesitate to call
her and talk to her.
Her name is Joan Davis and she has a practice in Emeryville and
Walnut Creek.
Her number is: 510 420 1630
and the website of the Wellness Center where she is working in
Emeryville is:
www.emeryvillehealthwellness.com
Soizic
Hello..
I would like to recommend Gina Marie Buonpane, owner of Every
Mother Massage on Piedmont Ave. She offers a variety of
packages (pre and post natal) as well as single massage
services. You can reach her at 510-464-4518 or at
www.everymothermassage.com
Enjoy!
Karen
I highly recomend Gina at Every Mother Massage on Piedmont Ave
in Oakland. She really helped relive a lot of pain for me in a
gentle but effective manner. I think her rates are very
resonable, especially her package deaals.
Every Mother Massage
510-464-4518
3873 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA 94611
www.everymothermassage.com
Stephanie
CATE BRISTOL!! I can't recommend her highly enough -- she
specializes in prenatal, has the tables/pillows to make you comfortable
in all stages of pregnancy, and is just a wonderful healer. She does
deep tissue, home visits, and also wonderful reflexology. I had never
had reflexology but found that it did more for me than hands-on
massage when I was pregnant. Cate is so grounded, calming, listens
well, and is just a wonderful, amazing person. She's also a mother and
really knows the needs a pregnant body and being has. I never felt
more relaxed, calm and happy than when I was in her office when I was
pregnant. I don't have her number next to me -- but i think it's in the
archives on this site. She's in Albany on Solano... She's the BEST!
Cate Bristol fan
I have an extensive list of prenatal massage therapists. at the
top of my list are:
Gina Marie Buonpane
Every Mother Massage
464-4518
www.everymothermassage.com
Christina del Gallo
Mama Massage
531-5963
Kim Lyons
798-3089
let me know if you would like other referrals- I work with
pregnant & postpartum women and have lots of info on community
resources.
Virginia Duplessis, MSW, CD (DONA)
I love massage. When I was pregnant I had a good many
disappointing rub downs that people said were ''prenatal
massages''. When I found Christina Del Gallo I found my answer.
Christina is not afraid of a pregnant womans body. She gets in
there and works intuitively to ease stress and aches like no
one else. I can't recommend her highly enough.
You can either go to her or she makes house calls.
510-531-5963
Tina
I highly recommend Carolyn Tupkelewicz. She is a well trained,
long-practicing massage therapist in Berkeley. Carolyn is
knowledgeable and very strong, and is the first person I have
found locally whom I trust completely. Her massages for me have
been deeply healing, energizing, and releasing. I have had a lot
of massages and she is at the top of my list. Her number is 540-1167.
suzanne
Peggy Dey is an excellent massage therapist who is exquisitely
sensitive to somatic issues spanning the lifespan. Although I
haven't used her specifically as a prenatal massage therapist, I
am sure that she'd be at least as wonderful to work with pregnant
as not!
Peggy has been practicing massage and body work for over thirty
years and is extremely knowledgeable and well-versed in a number
of body work disciplines, including cranial- sacral therapy, Jin
Shin Jyutsu , foot reflexology, Eutony, and many of the Asian
massage styles. Her technique can be helpful for general aches
and pains, serious chronic illness, or as an adjunct to other
personal growth therapies. She is a kind, gentle and empathic
practitioner, and her peaceful studio allows one to deepen into
the inner world. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Peggy can be reached by phone at 510-233-4086.
Go ahead -- treat yourself!
You want Christine D'Allance'. She's *excellent*. I saw her
during and after my pregnancy, and she was an enormous help. She
makes home visits.
Liz
I highly recommend Cate Bristol Whitridge for excellent prenatal
massages. She was really helpful during my pregnancy and
continues to be afterwards too. She specializes in prenatal but
is not limited to that. My husband also sees her for
neck/shoulder tension. I love that her work can be deep and yet
very nurturing at the same time; she's great at adjusting to
your needs and listens well to what you like and don't like! She
has a lot of knowledge of anatomy/physiology and all that,
especially during pregnancy. Her lovely office is in Albany on
Solano Ave., 543-7176 or jetavril AT hotmail.com
Lynae
I highly recommend Gina Buonpane of Every Mother Massage
(http://www.everymothermassage.com/). My husband gave me the gift
of 3 sessions with her & she was great. The first 2 were
pre-natal massages - she does a great trick with pillows to keep
you comfortable throughout the pregnancy. The last was a
wonderful post-natal massage - she has a special abdominal
massage technique to help restore those tissues. She was also
great about looking up stretches & exercises for whatever muscles
or ligaments werebothering me at the time.
best luck to you!
Sofia
I just had a baby and went to see Joan during my pregnancy and
she had been amazing for me.
Joan has been a massage therapist for over 14 years and is
doing nuturing, relaxation or deep tissue to more clinically
therapies. She is also doing Cranio-Sacral work which is
AMAZING!
She is a very sweet and loving person so don't hesitate to call
her and talk to her.
Her name is Joan Davis and she has a practice in Emeryville and
Walnut Creek.
Her number is: 510 420 1630
and the website of the Wellness Center where she is working in
Emeryville is:
www.emeryvillehealthwellness.com
Soizic
I had a great massage from a gentle and very knowledgeable
professional: Anna Acs. Her phone number is 510-843-4422 and
she is located in Berkeley. I don't know for certain if she
specializes in prenatal massage, but she truly understands the
female body. My body was after the stress of having my first
baby and carrying him around for 10 months, and she made all
that stress go away!
Good luck and I hope you find what you need
Mira
July 2003
I want to get a massage as a thank you gift for a pregnant
friend in San Francisco. I know of several practitioners in the
East Bay but none in the city. Thanks for any help.
Jennifer
i've heard that a woman named katy dreyfuss who practices at the new
skincare/massage place in noe valley in SF called ''nourish'' is
wonderful. she specializes in prenatal and we have a mutual friend who
swears by her massages.
http://www.nourishskincare.com/massage.html
i recently got a prenatal massage farther afield at the osmosis day spa in
freestone (near occidental in sonoma county). all the massages there
are otherworldly, and this one was no exception. i saw douglas.
kim
i highly recommend jamey jacobus- she worked on me my entire
pregnancy and was quite a lifesaver- she works out of her home and will
also travel -she also sees clients at my chiropractic office in sf and all
my pregnant patients love her- you can contact her at 415-824-2765
I had several amazing prenatal massages by Britt Fohrman (415)
821-2699, who is also a doula and a prenatal yoga teacher at
the Yoga Tree. She is wonderful.
Debbie
March 2003
I'm looking for recommendations for a female massage therapist
that is experienced in working with pregnant women, someone who
can do deep work when needed, with a nurturing touch. I'd like
to find someone located in Albany (as I'd like to walk to
appointments from my home in Albany).
Maria
I highly recommend Mallorie Barron! I must preface this with the
fact that I was a massage therapist for 8 years and am VERY
sellective about who I have work on me. Mallorie has magic hands.
I started seeing her pre-natal and continue to see her
bi-monthly post-natal (9 months now -what a splurge!) I
personally like firm massages and she is very strong. Though,
she is capable of giving very healing and gentle massages as
well. She is a delight and I love that she stays silent during
the massage unless I engage her in dialogue. (Some people talk
too much for my taste). I can't recommend her enough. She
is one of the best massage therapists I have ever had. She is
located in a beautiful serene guest house in North Berkeley. Her
phone number is: 549-1724.
[Ed.: phone number updated Jan 2004]
Beth
I highly recommend Cate Whitridge for pre and post natal massage -a very
experienced therapist. I have been getting massages from her for 5 +years
now.
She can be reached at 510-543-7176 or at jetavril AT hotmail.com
I had two complicated pregnancies and she was a life saver during both
times. She has a beautiful office on Solano Ave in Albany with a relaxing
environment. She does have the belly pillows which definitely added to my
comfort level. Additionally, she taught me infant massage (very helpful!!).
Cate is extremely nurturing and can adjust the pressure based on my needs.
I will add that when have sports injuries I do see her and I always come
away with no pain. Definitely the best massage therapist I have ever been to.
Maya
I highly recommmend Eleni Livitsanos, who recently started her
company, Journey of Well Being Therapeutic Massage. She will
come to your home. I recently stumbled upon her and was very
pleasantly surprised with her skills. Her number is 510-337-9395
Christy
I highly recommend Heather Rudkin as a massage thereapist. She
is very nurturing as well as skilled with massage. She can come
to you or see you in her Berkeley office. Her phone number is
(510)520-2967
Amalia
My pre-natal massage therapist is wonderful - her name is Heather
and she is a mom of two and a midwife in training. She has a great
touch and is great to be around and she even has pillows so you
can lie on your tummy! She has an office in Orinda or I beleive
she may still also do house calls. Her number is 510-222-9741.
ET
October 1998
Hi - I'm looking for recommendations for good pre-natal/maternity massage.
Preferably someone with a maternity table as it's much more comfortable
than lying on your side. Oakland or Berkeley area preferred, though I'm
willing to drive for the right person. Thanks. Kristi
I love Patricia Hernandez. She works in a small wonderful garden cottage
right off of Hopkins st. She is great great great. Please call her at Moving
Lights Massage and Bodywork 510-525-8539. She specializes in new mothers
and pregnant women, but she treats males clients as well. Enjoy!!!! Thomas
For the woman looking for maternity massage: Try Jill Goldreyer of Moving
Light Massage. Jill is a fantastic masseuse who specializes in maternity massage.
She has also worked as a doula so she's very sensitive to maternity issues.
She has a special maternity table. She's in North Berkeley not far from Monterey
Market. Her number is in the phonebook. Jennifer
I totally endorse the recommendation for Moving Light Massage. Jill's
assistant, Patricia Hernandez, has amazing hands and makes house visits
and has helped me many times with aches and pains. Nicole
I want to heartily recommend Jill Goldreyer (and her assistant Patricia)
for maternity (and any other time!) massage. I had a lot of pain in my pelvis
in my third trimester due to an earlier hip injury, and started seeing Jill
frequently (every week or two). I got terrific results, and just basically
felt completely nurtured there. Jill has a great set up for pregnant and
nursing (read: bursting) moms; a set of contoured cushions that allow you
to rest face down very comfortably. The only downside in this picture is
that Jill is very popular and it's not uncommon for her schedule to be booked
far in advance. It' s worth the wait though! There's also Patricia, her
assistant, who's usually freer. I only had one session with her, and found
her to be just fine, though not as knowledgeable or outgoing as Jill. (Jill
has some midwifery and doula background as well as a very comprehensive
massage + essential oil/aromatherapy style.) They work out of a beautiful
space in North Berkeley near Hopkins and The Alameda. The phone number is
(510) 525-8539. Diana
my doula (for my recent labor) does pre-natal/maternity massage for a
reasonable price: Maria Kammerer tinuviel at earthlink dot net i don't know if
she has a maternity table. Carrie
Bridget Scadeng 510-526-3493 is the best massage therapist in Berkeley!
Sorent
For Massage Therapy, I would highly recommend Bridget Scadeng 510-526-3493.
She is extremely experienced and totally dependable, professional, sensitive
and responsive to your individual needs. Very familiar with the needs of mothers.
Sherry
Bridget Scadeng has been offering pre and postnatal massage and childbirth
education for years. She is highly respected and was one of the founding Mothers
of Birthways. Her new Berkeley studio is on 4th Street near Dwight: 526-3493
Don't know whether she has "maternity" table. I have had side massages
for years as lying on my stomach in general hurts my back. She sets me up
very comfortably hugging a wonderful long pillow. I have continued to go
to her even though I am nowhere close to pregnant.
I highly recommend Bridget Scadeng for pregnancy massage. Bridget is a childbirth
educator as well as a masseuse, and has a gentle, kind touch and demeanor.
Her studio is in West Berkeley. Call 526-3493. Natasha
My partner Mindy and I were originally referred to our midwives through
a woman Mindy has gone to for massage. It turns out that she's an apprentice
with our midwives. Mindy highly recommends her massage and I know she has
a maternity table. Her name is Chloe Ohme and her number is (415) 821-4551.
(She's in SF). Peter
Oct 2006
I just wanted to reccommend two great women who do pregnancy
massage. The first is Mallorie Baron (510) 549-1724 who lives
in Berkeley and has been a doula and childbirth educator. Her
prices are reasonable and she even came to my house a few weeks
after I delivered to give me a postnatal massage. The second
woman who was also quite amazing was Christina Del Gallo who
lives near Montclair (510)305-3307 cell. She also does home
visits and postnatal massage. Good luck!
Heather
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