Laura Camner, CMP

Laura Camner is a singularly skilled massage therapist… Being a massage practitioner myself, I have received a LOT of bodywork in my day. While some therapists default to being distracted, insensitive, or otherwise not present, Laura’s presence and focus is so rich that my body unravels like butter in her hands. The last time I saw her, I had a sprained rib that had been sore and sensitive for about 3 days, restricting much of my rotational movement and causing me to miss work. After seeing her, the pain had been reduced by more than 50%, my range of motion doubled, and by the next morning I was pain-​free and ready to return to work. Laura is definitely one of the best massage practitioners in the East Bay — a hidden gem. I would trust her with any degree of pain or injury — as she has proven her ability to help this super complicated client. If your body is in pain, do yourself a favor…

Nice music. Great hands. Charming person! A really nice experience all around!

I found Laura giving chair massages one day when I was in desperate need for some pain relief. From that day forward, I have been on a journey of deep healing with her healing touch serving as a guide. Laura is a talented, gifted, intuitive, compassionate, kind and incredibly skilled bodyworker. I have only the most highest praises for work. She is passionate about what she does and I feel this through her work on my body. Laura is constantly learning new and deepening her techniques. I feel from her touch and intention that she has my healing from chronic pain at the forefront of her consciousness. I am so grateful to have her healing touch and powerful presence in my life.

When our long-​time massage therapist retired, she searched the East Bay for someone we bereft clients could see, and she recommended Laura Camner as the best. Both my husband and I have had numerous sessions with Laura and want to recommend her very highly. She listens to our aches and pains and responds skillfully and sensitively. It’s important that I like and am comfortable with my massage therapist, and Laura is friendly and fun – but not too chatty during body work (I appreciate this). Has great hands. For my continuing hip problem, Laura recommended we try some Muscular Retraining sessions: I’m impressed and delighted to report my hip is much-​improved. I respect her professionalism and appreciate her concern for my pains. We are happy to have found Laura!

First let me say, I have been a massage therapist for 15 years and I am incredibly picky when it comes to receiving bodywork. The first moment Laura’s hands were on my body I knew I could relax and let my critical professional mind go. Her gift is multi-​dimensional. Laura truly knows how to be with people. Her presence is so full of kindness and care, and she has an unmatched positive spirit. I would pay her just to be around her, but then you have her incredible skills as a bodyworker. Her pressure is absolutely perfect, but not one size fits all. It is perfect because of her ability to tune into my individual needs and match me with a touch that is strong and firm, yet soft and caring simultaneously. I learned that she is continually pursuing new education and modalities to increase her knowledge and skills even further. Honestly I could go on forever, because after living in California for 4 years I finally found a massage therapist who I want to go back to, not only once but for the rest of my life. I LOVE HER!!!

I highly recommend Laura Camner for massage therapy as she helped me gain greater range of motion in my neck and back after one session. I came to see Laura after experiencing painful knots from months of frequent computer work. Laura is warm, friendly, and skillful. She took time to assess my needs, used various techniques to help my body find muscle release, and after the session was over, she explained what she noticed and how I could reduce muscle pain at home. She is passionate about health and healing and has a very caring demeanor throughout the entire visit. I can’t wait until the next massage!

I received an exceptional massage from Laura today! It had been a while (over 2 months) since my last massage and my body was calling out for skilled and effective therapeutic treatment.
In our initial intake, Laura took time to check in with me, which allowed me to feel truly witnessed before getting on her table. From the moment Laura started our session, I could feel that I was in for a treat!
I found it very easy to «go within» as she tended to my aches and pains. Her pressure was appropriately engaged, yet fluid and she executed her techniques with nurturing confidence. One thing that makes her approach so unique is that she skillfully integrated her knowledge of Tui Na and Shiatsu into the session, resulting in a sweet blend of Eastern and Western modalities.
I highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for bodywork, and especially to those who are looking for chronic pain relief within the context of a delicious massage experience. Thank you Laura!

I highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for a skilled massage practitioner. There are times when my body really calls out for help, and when I hear the call, Laura is who I contact. I have received a good number of sessions from Laura over the past two years and I keep coming back to her. To begin with she has a great office space. When I step in the door I notice something shifts in me. I start to relax, and my body, which can get wound up from too much time in front of a computer, starts to unwind.
Laura has a warm and healing presence that is a balm for my stress. Her touch is highly attuned and intuitive. While I often ask for a good amount of work on my shoulders and neck, where I carry the most tension, Laura is good at tracking that tension deeper and working the essence of my tension pattern. The way she works helps me to feel myself more deeply and the amazing thing is that after seeing her the tension doesn’t have a place to hold onto for an extended period. This means that I can engage in my work without tensing up, and I notice how this really helps me to experience more creativity and focus in my life. Laura’s massage skills are a real gift that go beyond just helping me to feel better. I’m grateful that I found her!

Let me begin by saying that I have been a Bodyworker for 18 years and I am very selective about who I have work on me. That said, Laura’s touch and presence are phenomenal. She gives very attuned contact, deep when needed yet soothing and flowing in a way that relieves the tension in my body and soothes my nervous system and mind. Her personality is delightful, warm-​hearted and open-​minded. I feel very safe and genuinely cared for in her hands.

Laura is really great! I received bodywork from her a number of times and felt restored, aligned, relaxed and at times even blissed out after my appointments. Any stress I carried into the sessions was entirely gone! I often have shoulder and lower back pain and felt great relief from that pain after my appointments. My body felt aligned and my spirit uplifted. Laura is very receptive and highly attuned to body and soul. Her touch is gentle, strong and nourishing. She is warm, welcoming and radiant. It is clear that Laura has a real passion for her healing practice and that she truly cares about her clients well being. Laura offers everything I’m looking for in a massage therapist and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who is seeking excellent bodywork.

Laura’s massage was simply perfect! I’d heard about her talent and intuitiveness through friends and sure enough, her hands knew what to do. She blends a variety of styles and can be deep tissue enough to really satisfy the deeper aches i have. she is heartfelt in her sessions and i really enjoyed speaking to her before and after the session. i immediately booked more sessions and want to have an ongoing benefit for my body and soul!

Laura took wonderful care of my body and heart. Her space was calm and inviting. She took time to talk to me and hear about what was going on before we started. Her touch was loving and aware. She made my body feel great! It stayed with me for the rest of the day.

Laura has a great touch, very intuitive, present and sensitive. Appropriately firm and still nurturing. I’ve got Watsu training and certification, plus I’ve had tons of very highly skilled massage, and Laura is on par with any of the best I’ve experienced. She’s friendly, kind and interested, but gratefully does not chat at me all the time, instead lets me sink into a deep relaxation as she focuses on my healing. I’ve set a regular bi-​weekly appointment to address my stress and overtraining issues from a very active middle-​age life-​style. So far I’ve received Swedish, but it seems to reflect also her Shiatsu training which I love. Am going to ask for a full Shiatsu session soon for the cool floor stretching and point work.

I have been having some insomnia and body pain associated with a highly stressful work environment. Working with Laura was profoundly helpful, right after her massage I slept so deeply and felt a new lightness, freedom, and relaxation in my body. Laura has a deeply warm, caring, and embodied presence and touch. Highly recommend her!