Urban Oasis

Sya is a very talented teacher. She goes the extra mile to provide a fantastic time for every student. A massage class with Sya is more than just a transmission of information — it’s an expertly designed sensuous experience. She teaches techniques for using your body most efficiently for providing a massage, no matter your body type.

Sya is my go-​to massage therapist, and for good reason. She’s very intuitive, and very skilled. I’ve received bodywork from quite a few people, and Sya is definitely top notch. I highly recommend her.

So happy to have discovered Urban Oasis. Sya is an amazing massage therapist. I highly recommend it– you will never go to another massage therapist again!

Sya is blessed with strong hands and a gentle, intuitive touch. An expert body worker, truly one of the most effective and healing treatments I’ve ever received on a massage table.
She puts a tremendous attention to detail into every aspect of your experience, both in the way she decorates her space to the care and attention she gives through her hands.
Highly recommend.

I’m a physical therapist and I tend to be a little picky about my massages. I typically like a deep pressure massage… the kind that you have to go home and sit in epsom salts afterwards. But for my massage with Sya I needed a little tlc. She knew this and started out with the perfect amount of lighter pressure, and asked if I wanted more. She was obviously capable of it.
I very much respect someone who is capable of altering their style to suit the client.
I look forward to taking a couples massage class too… I hear they’re great!

My partner purchased a couple’s massage class for us as my birthday gift. I thought Sya was absolutely wonderful. She went round and demonstrated each technique on almost every couple and she’s really good. I thought the techniques were very basic, it’s definitely an introductory class. I’d love to learn some more techniques, but overall it’s a very fun class. What’s better than getting rubbed by your partner and rubbing back.

I took a 2 hour partner’s massage workshop with Sya and it was such an amazing experience! I’d recommend this to anyone. If there’s someone in your life with whom you’d like to share some sweet, sweet reciprocal massagery, stop what you’re doing and sign up for one of these workshops.
We spent 2 hours getting personal instruction and demonstrations from Sya on massaging the entire body. She made sure to give attention and demonstrations to every single person in the workshop at every new massage technique and every body part (scalp, face, neck shoulders, arms, hands, feet, back…). Each person gave and received and really had the opportunity to experience and internalize the techniques. What a great teacher and an amazing way to spend a few hours on a Saturday.
She created a safe and comfortable space for learning and communication and even gave some advice as to how you can make massage a part of your daily routines. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ would go again.

I have nothing but amazing things to say about the couples massage class with Sya.
Sya is absolutely wonderful. She not only teaches technical skills, but facilitates a safe space for connection and open communication. It’s more than just a physical massage when it is cultivated with empathy and encouragement towards meeting the specific needs of each partner.
The class covered full body massage techniques ranging from feet to scalp. We had the experience of both being the massaging/​being massaged, so we were able to internalize the movements. Every person had individual attention during every technique. We were able to get a lot out of it. My partner and I were both able to internalize a lot from her teachings and will be able to integrate them into our normal schedule.
Thanks Sya!

Sya hands-​on taught my partner and I the basics of couples massage.
She’s patient, intuitive, and encouraging. Very cool choices in music as well. I highly recommend Sya and her work.
Cheers!

I have gone to see Sya for years as a massage therapist. It only made sense that when I was put in charge of company events that I contacted her first when looking for massage therapists to give all employees a massage. Sya was amazing at organizing the entire event for us. She networked with other massage therapists to put the best team together, and kept in contact the whole time to update us on her progress. On the day of the event, she did a wonderful job making a corner turn into an oasis and making our employees feel welcomed and relaxed. She supervised the event from start to finish and brought with her great energy. She was amazing to working with, very organized and professional and a pleasure to be around. I highly recommend her as a massage therapist, but also as a massage event planner.

I’ve taken classes here with twice, and it was fantastic both times. Sya is a patient and knowledgeable teacher, and she really helped my partner and I learn to relax one another deeply.
She’s an amazing massage therapist, of course, too!

best valentine’s day experience! Sya… was awesome, patient, tender and made everyone feel so comfortable. I learned a lot of new moves that will only enhance my relationship. Great place!

My boyfriend and I took a private couples massage lesson with Sya this weekend, and it was one of the best experiences of our lives. Our massage skills were amateur at best, and Sya really helped us learn the tools and techniques to make massages enjoyable and pleasurable for both of us. She also made the class fun and exciting! I would absolutely recommend this as a birthday present for your loved one or even just as a great way to connect with each other. Definitely an experience we will remember for a long time.

I’ve been going to Sya off and on for years, and she is my favorite massage therapist. Before even starting the massage, the tone is set with light incense wafting in the hallway that leads you to the studio, tea that is hot and ready for you, and a calm, cozy room where the work begins.
Usually I go for back and neck pain, but Sya has helped me with RSI and general relaxation as well. She can go as strong or lightly as you want, as she actively and gently requests feedback so that you find your sweet spot. She’s also exceptional at reminding one to breathe, which I sometimes forget to do :)
I would go almost every day if it were financially feasible. Sya also offers massage classes for groups or one-​on-​one couples. I haven’t gone yet, but if I were to be trained by anyone, I’d want it to be her!

In San Francisco for a short visit, I found that the flight from the east coast had left me with a very sore back and neck, aggravating the chronic problems in these areas. So I began an internet search for massage practitioners in the city, and found Sya, 5-​star-​rated on Unilocal.In two 90-​minute sessions, she made a difference for me. The stubborn pain in the right hip was gone. The pain in the neck was relieved. I could walk and move much more freely. In stretching after her massages, my body responded very well. I attribute these pleasant results to Sya’s sincerity, versatility, persistence, quality of communication, and adaptation. Throughout the sessions, she sought feedback on the pressure and what I was experiencing. At my request, in the second session, she also gave me a running commentary on what she was finding in every touch and stroke and stretch she performed on me. The 2-​way feedback helped in adapting the session. Setting up the first appointment took some effort and schedule changes. However, after the first session, when we both realized that we needed more time, focused on the critical areas, she accommodated me for a second session the following day, extending her work hours.
I found her office environment very conducive to the treatment: Professional building; clean; pleasant aroma; filtered daylight through the windows; heated table, additional heating pad; a cup of herbal tea before the session.
Sya is trained in a number of treatment modalities, including Thai massage and stretches and used a combination of techniques, adapted to the situation she found in my body.
I highly recommend Sya to anyone who has exceptional needs (difficult to loosen tense muscles; much pain), but is able to climb stairs to the second floor. For best results, describe your condition very clearly and continue communication with her throughout the session.

ohhh, ehh, ouch, ooooooow. Breath. just breath. Holy hell that hurt… but in a good way!
I’ve had lots of massages in this city and Sya is by far the best. She has great techniques to really get in there and work out all those weird knots and soreness. That’s what its all about! The space was peaceful and she had a lovely demeanor.
Its been a couple of days and my muscles are still sore from the massage but my back feels a lot better and i will definitely go see her again next time i can afford to go!

It’s true, Sya is amazing and a true expert at what she does… I felt completely renewed and relaxed after our session, thank you Sya!

I love massage and pay for it regularly. I recently booked a massage at Urban Oasis. TL;DR: It was awesome.
Sya is amazing. Intuitive, strong, and knowledgable, she left me feeling like a new person. I often have the experience that massage therapists don’t give enough pressure, and occasionally have the opposite problem: by asking for more pressure, it ends up being so much sensation that I’m not able to breathe through it. Sya worked with me and continually checked-​in with me about the pressure, despite the fact that her intuition was almost always spot-​on.
Go see her. You won’t regret it!

It’s hard to express my enthusiasm and gratitude for what Sya has done for me. I was in severe and chronic pain throughout most of last year and was desperately seeking relief. A friend who had been going to her diligently for a year since a motorcycle accident could not recommend her high enough and surprised me with a gift certificate. I quickly made an appointment and she listened intently for 20 minutes while I laid out my myriad issues.
Although the first massage was incredible, I knew that I needed to commit long term to making lifestyle changes. I bought a package for 5 massages and booked weekly appointments. To be honest, working through so much damage was a major struggle at first, but Sya did more than just stretch, knead and maneuver me – she helped encourage me to make holistic changes to benefit my health. It was the start of a healing journey to which she has been my captain, my confidant and my advisor.
Regarding her massage, it is very interactive, can be intense at times, but she can modify to suit any particular needs. Sometimes I’ve come in just needed to relieve tension, and other times I’m in excruciating pain-​but I always walk away feeling better. It’s never a relaxing, lovey-​dovey Swedish-​type massage experience, but her healing skills are second to none.
I’ve never thought twice about the money I spend on seeing her generally every week. Her service is worth every dollar and probably more.
I know Sya has talked openly about transitioning out of private practice (to move into teaching), so if you’re considering it, don’t hesitate. She is a life saver.

I had my first massage at Urban Oasis last week and to say I came out of it relaxed was an understatement. Sya hit all the points I mentioned to her as problem areas and found complimentary spots to work on that I didn’t even know needed love… but she did! That’s why she’s the pro and I’m the shlub coming in needing to be sorted out.
The name of the spa is quite apt, as this upstairs spot on Mission St is more serene and quiet than you’d ever expect in one of the busiest parts of town. Before we started, Sya offered me water and tea and took time to ask plenty of questions about problem areas, what type of pressure I preferred and what my I wanted out of the massage. Her manner is very calm and assured, which put me at ease and ready to receive bodywork.
She checked in with me several times during the session to make sure I was comfortable with the level of pressure she used. I like it pretty heavy and she can definitely lay it on! She also led me through some assisted stretches while she worked on different points, which was new to me and definitely welcome.
Between the chilled out tunage, the deep tissue pressure smoothly applied and the aromatherapeutic oils, I definitely felt transported and well taken care of!
Thank you, Sya :)