Jennifer Rootes, CMT

Jenny is one of the most talented and skilled massage therapists I have ever experienced. She truly focuses on relaxing your entire body, mind and soul. You will instantly feel relaxed in her presence and be transported to a state of pure relaxation once the massage starts. At the time I was working out 6 days a week which included biking, kayaking and swimming so my body was physically stressed and sore –Jenny took the time to ask what my physical needs were and combined different modalities like neuromuscular, therapeutic, and stress relief in the same treatment. I was amazed at the physical results, my pain and soreness vanished and I felt so much lighter! Such a wonderful experience I highly, highly, recommend Jenny.

I was having persistent pain in my calf that was affecting my ability to enjoy hikes and trail runs — I’m not an athlete by any stretch but especially as I get older, I realize I need massages to be able to recover and continue to do regular intense hikes and trail runs. I was looking for someone who helped athletes with their issues and found Jennifer. Jennifer is amazing — she drove to my house and made me feel immediately comfortable. She was a triathlete and is very active (swimming, trail running, cycling, yoga) so she understands the typical aches and pains and is VERY intuitive. She would find those «spots» and work them in just the right way. I’m the type who likes deep deep tissue massage and Jennifer has that rare skill of putting the pressure so you feel your muscles melting/​healing without the rest of your body clenching in pain. It’s definitely a skill and most don’t have it. I’d highly recommend Jennifer to anyone who wants a real pro, who is very intuitive, makes you feel very comfortable and will «work» you in the way you want/​need!

Jennifer is awesome! She really understands body mechanics and sport injuries. Very calm and relaxed personality. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great massage. Definitely worth checking out!

Jenny is an outstanding massage therapist. She uses a variety of massage techniques and modalities based on your needs. Whether it is deep tissue or sports massage, she’s great at identifying strains & tension. She communicates clearly when moving positions, stretching, and trying new pressure points. Having had the background as an athlete, she understands sports injuries such as sciatica, knee, and ankle issues. I definitely recommend Jenny to anyone who may be in pain or in need of a relaxing massage.

I agree with the other glowing reviews of Jennifer’s massage. I have been receiving massage for 20 years and had my own massage practice for years and Jennifer is solidly in the best of the best category for me. I find her presence and attention to detail very healing. Her technical skills are also excellent and she has a highly developed repertoire of massage styles which means that she can approach any given issues you may have in a number of different ways. Perhaps most importantly for me, I can feel how much she loves what she does, her care is palpable and very healing in itself.

I’ve worked with many massage therapists over the years to help allay sports injuries or to simply center and relax, and I can say unequivocally that Jenny is one the best I have worked with. I experience both great emotional and physical uplift after my work with her. I highly recommend her for any athlete who is looking to maintain excellent performance and health as well as those people who are simply looking for long-​term therapeutic benefits. She is a healer in the truest sense and a lovely person as well.

Jennifer is amazing. She was recommended by my acupuncturist because I was experiencing sever neck pain and tightness. After 1 massage with Jennifer, the pain completely went away and I felt incredible. I’ve gone to many massage therapists over the years, and no massage has come close to Jennifer’s work. She has an incredible gift for honing right in on the problem spots, and working through them gently but effectively until the pain or tightness go away.
She also has a warm, relaxed manner which makes you feel right at home.
I cannot recommend Jennifer highly enough!

Jenny knows what she is doing! And I know because I have been doing massage for 20 yrs myself. She works deeply when needed. She is intuitive and nurturing. She knows the body. You are guaranteed bliss here!

Jennifer is a fantastic massage therapist — professional, knowledgeable, and highly skilled in finding and addressing problem spots! I am not a regular massagee, but Jennifer’s results and reasonable rates will likely change that. I left feeling like she listened to me and to my body and knew just what I needed. Thanks Jennifer!

I’m a newbie getting massages, but Jennifer made me feel so comfortable I fell asleep during the massage. I had one of my best night’s of sleep after the massage.
I think she’s a great massage therapist because she helped relieve my shoulder tension from kayaking and training for half marathons.

Jennifer is an amazing massage therapist! I have been to several other over the years, but she has a real talent for working deep tissue in a way that is very relaxing. I myself do a lot of cycling, lifting and construction, and don’t get a lot of time to chill out, so I prefer massage that works deep into my sore mussels, and can show my body where it needs to relax at the same time. Jennifer does just that, and I definitely feel bliss after getting work from her.

Jennifer is an excellent masseuse and I highly recommend her to anybody who wants a first rate massage. It’s obvious when you get a massage from her that she has tons of experience and has been trained well. Although she intuitively seems to know how much pressure to provide and which achy body parts need the most attention, she’s also an excellent communicator who makes certain she’s working the right body parts with the right pressure. She’s also got a calm vibe which makes it easy to relax and enjoy.

I have been a getting massages at the Berkeley Sauna until now. The other day, my shoulder and arm were really hurting but the Berkeley Sauna was closed so I contacted several businesses I found through Unilocal but with no luck. Until I reached Jennifer who happened to have a slot that afternoon. She did an awesome job and I feel much better now. I made another appointment the next day for my partner and myself, to work on the lower part of my body this time.
Again, we were really happy with Jennifer’s services and I have to admit that house calls are really convenient!
Looking forward to my next massage!

Jennifer was more than accommodating last weekend when I contacted her desperately in need of a massage. I just recently moved to the Bay Area and have been on the hunt for a masseuse. I highly recommend Jennifer and am so happy that I found her! She used the perfect amount of pressure which was firm but still super relaxing. She stretched me throughout the massage and worked on all my sore spots. She was completely thorough and all my aches and tension melted away. Jennifer also plays really great music — not your typical instrumental background music but a great playlist of relaxing yet happy tunes that will make you smile. I can’t wait to go back to see her and will make another appt soon!

Jenny is a highly skilled massage therapist and I highly recommend her to people with sore, achy parts. She is very thorough and works with you to determine where to focus extra attention. She’s always consistent, and each massage is unique and effective.

Thanks for the great massage, Miss Rootes! It was so good I even joined Unilocal to say how good it was – and I hate filling out forms.

I got a 90 min massage yesterday. When it was over, I was more relaxed and mellow than I’ve been in a long time! Jennifer was great about asking how much pressure she should use, and where my problem areas were. She massaged my hips in a way no one has done before and they felt wonderful as a result. Jennifer has a knowledge of yoga and is also a runner, so she incorporates these awarenesses into her massage. It makes for a really great experience.

Jenny is one of the best massage therapists I know, and as a local acupuncturist and yoga teacher, I’ve experienced many. She gets my recommendation above all others in the East Bay.
Some massage therapists have great technique, but it seems as if they use the same routine regardless of the situation. Others have the ability to truly see imbalance in the body, but they are lacking in the ability to address it. Jenny has both — clear, focused insight that allows her to tune into the state of body; and the skillful touch that assists in bringing the body back into balance. Her touch is firm and deep at times; gentle at others. She’s a pro in many different massage styles and a great listener.
I highly recommend her!!!

I’ve seen Jenny for the past 7+ years. The first 3 years was as a barely competitive olympic distance triathlete. The balance is as a recreational cyclist and kamakaze softball player.
The thing that sets Jenny apart from other masseuses is the rapport we have. Knowing and trusting someone are key to my relaxing and letting her work on the parts of my body that need more work. Jenny’s communication is great in terms of asking what areas need more attention and focusing on that said area. When I retired from triathlon, she really got to work on my back and shoulders for the first time without the all of the tense muscles in the way.
She also changes up her style of massage according to what she thinks her clients need. Jenny’s quite proficient with Tui Na, Thai-​massage and deep tissue sports massage, or a combination of those and many others. I appreciate that she incorporates stretching into the massage, as I probably don’t stretch enough these days.
I can’t recommend her enough as a dedicated massage therapist.

Jenny is one of the best massage therapists around. She specializes in deep tissue and sports massage and as she is an athlete herself really understands the intricacies of the body and the needs of body aware folks.