About me
A massage therapist in Oakland, California. I specialize in targeted and holistic deep tissue work to get you back to pain-free movement.
Clinical Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Self Care Education
My services
Each of our sessions is tailored to your needs that day. That said, here are the techniques and modalities that form the core of what we’ll do together!
Clinical Deep Tissue
The foundation of our session: targeted, therapeutic work to get to the bottom of what restrictions are really causing your pain—not just relieving the discomfort for now.
Myofascial Release
Fascia is all the connective tissue wrapping around all your muscles/organs/etc. With gentle techniques to remove restrictions, you’ll release tension and move more freely.
Reiki
This Japanese lineage of energy work brings a subtle intention of grounded presence integrated with our other modalities to help regulate your nervous system.
Self Care Education
You’re only in my studio for a couple hours, max. But you want to feel better every day, right? You’ll leave each session with relevant self-care practices to help you get the most of the work we do together.
Word on the street
“Thank you…I thought my post-radiation shoulder pain was something I was just going to have to live with.” - M. B.
Informed, sensitive bodywork, for every body.
I’m trained in responsive, safe, and effective massage to folks experiencing a range of conditions. Wonder if I’m the right fit for your body, right now? Let’s talk!
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Psychological
Trauma
Anxiety/depression
Body Dysmorphia -
Physical
Pain
Chronic conditions
Hypermobility (EDS) -
Cancer Care
Treatment support
Remission -
Reproductive Care
Prenatal
Postpartum
PMS -
Recovery
Ongoing wellness
Post surgery
Frequently asked questions
Or, reach out at hi[at]athenanakai.com
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As of right now, no—but check with your HSA/FSA to see if you can submit receipts for reimbursement!
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I offer sessions on a sliding-scale model, starting as low as $50 an hour.
My goal always always is to make this work accessible. As a rule of thumb, I ask that you consider an hourly rate of 2x your hourly income—this accounts for prep/ cleanup time in addition to the session length.
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To me, it shouldn’t be! We’ll communicate to make sure we’re working in your specific therapeutic range. In my experience, the most effective work never pushes past your body’s comfort.
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Currently, I take private clients in my home studio. Here’s relevant info to help you decide if this is a good fit! Reach out if you have any further questions.
Studio is up 3 flights of stairs (no elevator). Additional flight of stairs to enter/exit treatment room.
Treatment room faces a fairly busy road in Oakland. City noises are unavoidable!
Masked sessions available upon request
Products used are scent-free, but I’m unable to guarantee a fully scent-free space for those with sensitivites.