Theraputic Massage for Relaxation & Healing

Deep Tissue, Swedish, Esalen, Eastern, Cupping, and Neuromuscular Techniques

We accept FSA and HSA cards!

Welcome to Back to Center Bodywork

Back to Center’s Oakland oasis welcomes you as soon as you enter our bright, clean, and comfortable space.

For everyone from the massage newbie to the seasoned pro, we customize each client’s visit by focusing our energy and attention on you and how your body is feeling. By listening to your unique needs and concerns, our experienced massage therapists help you gain a better understanding of what is causing the pain.

Post-session, we offer long-term solutions on how to manage or avoid future pain and injuries.

Our Mission

Back to Center’s highly knowledgeable massage therapists offer over 7 years of therapeutic experience on average, with diverse continued training. We are an affiliation of independently operated massage practices located in Oakland, California, and we believe massage therapy should be relaxing, relieving, therapeutic, and informative.

Embracing this philosophy, our highly knowledgeable massage therapists specialize in helping people heal, learn, and maintain healthier bodies through personalized bodywork sessions. We offer a variety of approaches, including Deep Tissue, Swedish, Neuromuscular / Trigger Point Therapy, Eastern/Shiatsu, Myofascial Release, Esalen, Suction Cupping, and Somatic Experiencing as needed for each individual.

Our goal is to build a meaningful and long-term partnership as part of your personal health team, right here in Oakland, California.

Clients are always welcome to specify the amount of pressure they prefer to ensure the perfect experience.

Testimonials

 5/5

"I'm so grateful I started seeing Kathleen. Between a high stress job, unprocessed grief, lots of work travel, regular migraines, and all the challenges of menopause I've had a significant amount of body pain and tension. Working with Kathleen has been very beneficial, to both my physical and mental well-being. Kathleen is prompt, caring, and a talented bodyworker. She identifies where my body is holding tension and pain and brings a firm touch to help release it. I always feel significantly better at the end of my sessions, physically and mentally. After a few months of working together, I consider regular appointments with Kathleen as an important part of my health and personal care."

I just received an outstanding massage from Christian Rosales who is a gifted, talented, kind and professional therapist. Christian was warm and welcoming, listened attentively to my concerns and goals, intuitively knew the areas where my body needed attention, checked in frequently about pressure, and used his healing hands to work wonders on my aching body. Thank you, Christian!

I have a lot of tension in my neck and lower back, and am very in my head. Every time I get bodywork from Andrea, I feel relief and presence in my body. She asks the right questions, personalizes my care, and just does overall amazing work. Bonus, I'm trans, and feel incredibly safe and seen with Andrea. Highly, highly recommend.

This is a long overdue review for Kelley Schaffer, who has spent the past 5+ years methodically working the kinks, knots, and tightness out of my body, including fixing some issues that had been plaguing me for years. Her approach to massage is absolutely stellar: She takes the time to learn what you need, then comes up with a great plan to deliver it. She's compassionate, skilled, knowledgeable, and just plain extremely good at what she does. [...]

Theraputic Massage for Relaxation & Healing

We accept FSA and HSA cards!

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