Feeling Better

After one session I feel like new. Had severe neck pain after a car accident (as well as other stress factors), and Matthew knew exactly what to do. By applying pressure and incorporating certain breathing techniques we were able to release a lot of damage that had built up over a course of 4 months. Thank you Matthew! Very caring and knows what he is doing. I highly recommend.

I was desperate when I phoned Matthew this morning. I’m an RN and my back health is critical for my ability to work in my field. Somehow I’d jacked my back at work last night. It had gotten progressively worse during the night until I found even taking deep breaths, painful. He came right over to my house and went to work on me. I’m still in shock at how fantastic my back feels now. His hands were strong and found all my painful spots effortlessly. I’m never going to anyone else! He’s phenomenal! I couldn’t recommend him more. Thank you Matthew!

Whoa. I just came back from my very first session and I can’t wait to again!
I’ve regularly seen chiropractors (my twin bro is one) and other massage therapists for 15+ years. Whereas the chiro and traditional massage had some benefit for my issues, Matthew’s method was by far the most effective. This totally makes sense!

Matthew works so hard to make you feel better he is exhausted and drenched with sweat by the time he is finished with a treatment. I am always much better when he is done. Without reservation I can whole heartedly recommend Matthew to anyone needing massage therapy.

It was my lucky day. I called Matthew and he had an opening today. Everything I want in a massage and nothing I don’t want. He is strong, observant, attentive and genuine in his dedication to his calling and his clients. After one hour, I believe that I do not have to live with chronic hunched-​up-​ness in my neck and shoulders and hand. Thank you to everyone who recommended Matthew. Thank you to Matthew for taking such good care of me.

Matthew is amazing! I 100% recommend him to anyone and everyone.
I have been going to him for almost a year. He is accommodating and thoughtful. Matthew makes sure to cater my appointments to whatever ails me.
He has taught me how some of my physical pain actually results from emotional pain. Matthew gives me tips on what to do between sessions as Well as how to live my best life.
Matthew– thank you!!!

Matt’s technique is amazing. The positive effects of the massage I had lasted longer than almost any massage I can remember.

Matthew did an excellent job on my shoulder which was irritated from weight-​lifting. He was kind and made me me feel very comfortable as a first time client. He also took the time to really understand my pain. I left his office feeling like a new woman after just one visit. He even massaged my mom free of charge for a few minutes after my session was over. The complimentary Roche chocolates he provides are an added bonus too!

Matt does an excellent and unique massage to help address injuries. He customizes treatment and has a polite and professional approach.

TLDR Matthew is skilled and intelligent, and by far my best East Bay masseuse experience.
I had significant shoulder and neck stiffness from months of mounting life and work stress. Additionally I moved recently and the physical strain of doing so while working caught up to me. I’m leery of massage studios since most of my encounters involve outdated countercultural pseudoscience. Being treated by Matthew was a refreshing change from that tiresome experience. He has been able to learn and deploy the best knowledge from the historical science of massage without being swept up in the contemporary culture surrounding it.
I have studied physiology and biomechanics in grad school, and I was very impressed with Matthew’s understanding of the body. With just a simple description from me, he was extremely quick in identifying and isolating the right points, and he followed the tension to the right locations. Everything in this 60 minute session felt like case studies cobbled together from things I had learned, and Matthew has mastered. I am happy with his focus — he was not satisfied until the pressure points on left and right shoulder sockets, upper shoulders, neck, and skull base were relieved.
Matthew politely suggested a follow-​up — if he does this for you, you need it. 60 minutes was just enough time for in-​depth work on my shoulders and neck. I suspect I’ll need at least 30 minutes in a week, then hopefully I can switch to maintenance mode afterwards.

I had 30mins concentrated for my tight shoulder & neck at Matthew’s place and I am happy and surprised that I «felt much better» after his skillful massage Within 30mins, he did a great job on my stressed muscles, so he deserves 5 or even more stars and I will get a whole hour one next time!

I went in to see Matthew with neck, shoulder, and head tension. Just like others have stated, he immediately found my pressure points and went to work. I woke up the next morning for the first time in weeks without tightness and am planning on going to back to him next week!

Great massage yesterday with Matthew — he is amazing at finding the pain points and immediately alleviating the pain. He is very good at asking the right questions to get at why you need a massage, and focusing on those areas. I had tennis elbow pain — which I forgot to tell him — and he found it anyway — and now it’s completely gone! Highly recommended in the Berkeley area.

I had the 60 minute massage, which after a discussion over the phone we decided to split into 30 minutes of Swedish followed by 30 minutes of work in areas of tension. Here’s the bottom line: Matthew gives excellent quality massages, and you can tell that he really knows his stuff. He made sure that the pressure was just right by asking a few times throughout the massage whether it was too much pressure or not. I felt very relaxed afterwards, and the areas he focused on (in my case lower back and shoulders) felt a lot less tense. Thanks Matthew, I’ll definitely be making another appointment soon.

Matthew was amazing. Purchased a Groupon and booked an appointment for my partner & me. He is super skilled, knowledgable, and found my points of tension without me having to say much! I definitely need to go back soon! I felt like an hour wasn’t enough for me.

Matthew literally changed my life in one hour. Plagued by chronic pain in my lower back, I was gifted a groupon for a 60-​minute massage. Before starting, we talked a little about sleeping habits, activity levels, and areas of discomfort. Was this a medical consultation too? Amazing. I felt very much attended to. Matt is exceedingly calm and collected. The massage began and he continued to ask questions and provide information. Matt pointed out areas of tension, stretching these parts out. It was neat to see how my range of motion before stretching compared to how far I was able to reach following being stretched. Being that this was a full body massage, he attended to all areas — including a head and neck massage! I’ve been incorporating his tips to alleviate tension and my pain has subsided. Highly recommended. I will definitely be back soon. Thanks Matthew.

This was like no massage I’ve ever received, it felt more like physical therapy in that Matthew focused on key areas that were bothering me and I left feeling some serious relief, especially in places I didn’t realize were hurting. He shares as much or as little as you want, very accommodating, just tell him what’s going on and he knows what to do. Unconventional, but in a good way. He also shared some stretches and techniques I can do on my own to feel better which is also very generous and a testament to his commitment that you, um, feel well, better.
I am feeling better, and I plan to continue seeing Matthew as much as I can, his rates are really accessible so common folk like me can afford to get the body work I need. The building is a bit obscure, but the actual massage suite is nicely tucked away in the back, clean and comfortable. I am really happy I took a chance with groupon and found a great massage therapist.

Feeling better indeed! Thank you Matthew for your dedication in helping your clients unlike others.
I highly recommend him!

I ordered a massage for my best friend/​sister for her birthday off of groupon. It was nice talking to the owner straight up and he even scheduled an extra appointment that day just for her despite normally only taking three clients a day.
It was hard to find and we passed by the building probably a good three or so times before we had to call him up and he had to step out in order for us to even find him. The building seemed really sketchy, but the studio he has was very clean and professional. I can’t speak for my sister on how well the massage was or not, but she seemed to highly enjoy it and felt great afterwards.
He was funny and relaxed and I knew my sister was in good hands. Just giving this place a 4 star rating based on how difficult the location of the place is, but overall I’d recommend anyone in Berkley to stop by at some point. You won’t regret it!

I was pleasantly surprised by my visit — both the environment and interaction were professional but comfortable and relaxing. Not only was the massage a very good one, but he seemed highly knowledgable and focused on accommodating your particular needs.
I definitely recommend him!