caitY Johnson, Certified Massage Therapist
“Movement is life. Life is a process. Improve the quality of the process and you improve the quality of life itself.”
I am a Licensed and Certified Massage Therapist from New York, and have been practicing body work in the San Francisco Bay area since 2014. I also hold an MFA in Dance Performance, Pedagogy and Choreography from Smith College in Northampton, MA. My love of deep body work stems from a fascination with movement and body mechanics, and has been enhanced by further study of human potential at the Esalen Institute, the Flow Genome Project, and with Revolution in Motion training.
Integrative Therapeutic Massage
My approach to myotherapy integrates deep tissue structural bodywork with the flowing, profoundly relaxing techniques of Esalen® Massage. The integration of these healing modalities, along with traditional Swedish massage and Trigger Point Therapy, allows me to access the body's deeper soft tissue layers, unbinding habitually compressed areas of tension and returning fluid exchange and energy flow. Chronic tension patterns in the body release by softening and re-organizing, replenishing living tissues with blood, lymph and energy.
With full-hearted presence and attention, I aim to bring my clients to a state of deep nervous-system relaxation, which supports the natural ability of body and mind to self-heal.
“Caity has a unique and real talent at massage and bodywork...She obviously takes her training and her practice seriously, because she works with incredible awareness and presence. Her deep tissue work will leave you feeling opened and renewed, rather than chewed up and spit out. If relaxation is more your thing, rest assured you will feel peaceful bliss during and after your session...I’ve been a massage therapist for 10 years, and I only let people I trust work on me. I look forward to receiving from Caity whenever I can!”
rates
Massage at the Studio
4287 Piedmont Ave, Oakland- Suite 111
60 minutes- $120
75 minutes- $150
90 minutes- $180
in home massage
please email, call or text prior to booking, to ensure a covid-safe experience.
Please note: I am not taking new in-home clients at this time.
60 minutes- $150
75 minutes- $175
90 minutes- $200
Payments accepted: Cash, Venmo, Visa/MC, Amex, Paypal
Gift certificates available!
*Gift Certificates purchased prior to February 2022 will honor previous rates. Thank you for your support!*
Please note: 24 hour notice is required to cancel an appointment, or the full service rate may be charged.
If these rates represent a barrier to access for your healing, please contact me for sliding scale pricing.
benefits of massage
Enhances energy levels
Relaxes muscle tension which helps to reduce and manage pain
Restores tissues by cleansing metabolic waste, such as lactic acid
Improves circulation by increasing blood flow, which increases the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells
Enhances mood regulators - Serotonin and Dopamine levels in the brain
Separates excessive scar tissue formation and helps prevent fascial adhesions
Improves the return of lymphatic fluids, reducing the accumulation of excess body fluids which cause swelling
Increases flexibility and range of motion in joints, which helps to improve posture
Improves rehabilitation after injury
what to expect
For all in-home and studio sessions, I will have a table, sheets, organic oil, and music. You will be comfortably and appropriately draped throughout your massage. While most clients prefer the access to all muscle groups that being fully undressed allows, you should undress to your comfort level. We'll discuss any medical conditions and contraindications, as well as areas of focus and preference. If you are experiencing a fever, have open wounds or rashes, or are using a topical treatment (such as hormone cream), we will reschedule. Make yourself comfortable. It is your time for healing, so please communicate- ask questions, voice concerns, or simply allow your mind to rest. Manual therapies have a powerful effect on the parasympathetic nervous system- it is not uncommon to experience a range of physiological and psychological reactions. I am here to support your healing professionally and without judgement.
CONTACT
To schedule an appointment, please use the booking buttons.
Email: massage@caityjohnson.com.
