Dahlia Silvers, CMT

Dahlia is a true healer! There a therapists and there are healers. She is mastering both. She is deeply caring and intuitive in her work and as a person. I have a lot of body injury and have had massage and various therapy all over the world. In addition my mother is a CMT ad reiki healer… so I am particular. It is clear she spends time on advancing her skills, learning and sharing new techniques that allow the body to really release tension. It is very apparent she puts all of herself and a lot of love into her work. Absolutely go see Dahlia. you will have a wonderful experience.

Dahlia is wonderful! I just visited her for the second time. I found her on Unilocal after my other massage therapist closed her practice. She is very intuitive to pressure and where you need more more. Her studio is clean and pleasant. Parking is very easy. Dahlia is pleasant, calm, very engaging, and great massage therapist. I’m sure I will be seeing her for a long time!

I have been going to Dahlia for the past two years and she is truly the best. She is not just a body worker but a healer who knows immediately what is wrong and how to fix it. She is one of the most kind and caring people that I have ever met. Her knowledge is second to none and I can honestly say that in many ways she saved my life. When I was going through a challenging time, Dahlia was the one that helped determine what was going on with me, sent me to the right (and wonderful) doctors and knew exactly the right techniques that I needed to move forward. One of my challenges was eating and digesting food and she did abdominal work that gave me instant relief! I cannot say enough positive about her! She is absolutely terrific!

Dahlia is the real deal. Knows her stuff. Does not do a ‘massage routine’ ever — works with you on what you need done. Extremely talented, very nice person. Highly recommended!

Dahlia is hands-​down the most helpful massage therapist I have been to. I’ve had really bad shoulder knots for almost 10 years. One of them was so bad it was all I could think about for weeks until I went to see Dahlia. I’ve gotten so many massages, mostly to deal with the knots, and never once did a MT tell me that the cause of the knot was a weak muscle that needed to be exercised. They often say, you have so much stress, you need to keep coming back, and they recommend massage tools to poke at and pound out the knot. Not that helpful. Dahlia told me that the rhomboids need to be strengthened and spent some extra time showing me stretches and exercises I could do. She also emailed me some links to rhomboid exercises. I followed her advice and the pain is gone. Gone! After years of varying degrees of pain in this one spot, I finally feel in control.
About the massage: I specifically requested a therapeutic, deep massage and that is exactly what I got. Though I know she is capable of a relaxing, soothing massage, that wasn’t what I wanted. If you want a healing, (kind of) painful massage that goes right to the root of your problem, this is it! She identified all the problem areas immediately and also worked on the related muscle groups. Truly I have never had such a comprehensive and informative massage experience. Dahlia did a lot of intense body work but also left me with an understanding of the causes of my pain and how to keep it from coming back.

I have known Dahlia for a few years now and am always struck by how knowledgeable and insightful she is. She has been in this business for many years and can automatically get to the root of whatever is bothering you. One example is that I had been having a back spasm for several months and nothing I would do helped. I was talking about it with her and she decided to take a quick look. In a short time she felt around and then located the problem as originating from my first rib and upper cervical vertebrae. Her work there was the first relief I got in a long time, no other therapist came close to replicating that!

The massage itself was phenomenal, one of the best that I’ve had from a physical standpoint.
Unfortunately, the questionnaire that she asked us to complete asked us to identify our professions. I thought it might be a helpful way for her to identify potential problems areas that she might target… I did not expect that she would chat about the death of her family cat with my wife (who is a veterinarian), and her experiences in airports with me (I work for the airlines). We were hoping for relaxation in addition to therapeutic intervention, and instead felt like we couldn’t forget about work (and specifically the less pleasant parts of our jobs) during our sessions.
Although the massage itself was excellent, I am unlikely to schedule another session with Dahlia.

Dahlia is great. I found her on Unilocal,and I couldn’t be happier. She pretty clearly knows her stuff, and she has taught me some exercises I can do at home between sessions that really help.
She’s very knowledgeable, which is great for someone going in without a lot of experience or knowing what to ask for in a massage. She’s really able to identify where you need focus.

I’m so impressed with Dahlia. I started emailing her from Alaska to buy a friend of mine living in SF a massage. She wrote back immediately and was able to find space for a birthday massage. Made my day to be able to do something special for a great friend. Thank you so very much.

Unfortunately, my experience with Dahlia was not as positive as most reviews. Her lack of communication was disappointing, but she is knowledgeable so hopefully she’ll make improvements going forward.

I found Dahlia on Unilocal,and with a leap of faith, I called her to book a birthday massage for my mom. Dahlia definitely delivered!
My mother was so over the moon about Dahlia’s work — she has sent my dad to see him now too! There is a questionnaire Dahlia has new clients fill out and she really actually adheres to what her patients ask of her.
She is very through, skilled, and kind. Definitely a go-​to if you’re in the East Bay/​temescal/​lakeshore area…

I had the pleasure of receiving a massage from Dahlia recently and highly recommend her practice. This is not just a massage for relaxation– Dahlia has an in depth understanding of physiology and her massages are both enjoyable and therapeutic.
She’s well trained in different types of massage and able to determine what style is appropriate for each person. I asked her to work on my upper back and shoulders and left without an ounce of the normal stress that I carry there.
I also appreciate how responsive she’s been in trying to make appointments work with my fairly tight schedule. I’m already looking forward to my next appointment.

Dahlia is one of my favorite things about the Bay Area… seriously! Her massages are such a treat.
I starting seeing her after a traumatic hit and run accident where I suffered whiplash. Dahlia was able to see me for at least 3 months through my insurance, and I was in for some big healing! She has an enormous wealth of experience and knowledge about physiology, stress, diet, trauma, and how they all affect our health and well-​being. She understood what my body had been through and luckily was able to work with me long-​term so that I could benefit from full treatment.
Dahlia’s massages are luxurious for an affordable price! She really takes the time to see what you need, and is willing to talk with you before and after the massage so that she can provide the best service possible.

Not at ALL surprised Dahlia has all rave reviews here, she is amazing — petite but you wouldn’t know it by how awesome and strong she is. She uses hot stones throughout her massage (who doesn’t love that.) but what I REALLY love about her is that she does amazing abdominal work. She has corrected my hiatal hernia twice now (when part of your stomach moves up above your diaphragm — this is actually pretty common and a lot of people don’t even know they have it). I experienced relief immediately — breathing and eating became so much easier after she corrected this.
I love that she especially loves doing this kind of work because it’s unique and fascinating and I think a lot more people need it than they realize. The thought of having your stomach massaged might sound bizarre or uncomfortable to you unless you know a bit about how the gut works but I encourage you to say yes when she asks if you’d like this type of work done. If there is a problem there (or anywhere), she will find it and fix it, even if you didn’t know the problem was there. She’s even letting my partner come at the end of our next session so she can teach him how to do this work on my stomach since it needs to be done regularly until it’s fully corrected but I will definitely not start seeing her any less because of that.
Sweet, gentle, funny, sensitive, intuitive, awesome massage therapist I highly recommend.

Fantastic massage today! I am a CMT and highly picky about who puts there hands on me. I zoned out to the point where she had to wake me twice to get off the table! Ooops ;)
She used hot stones and is amazing, I highly recommend her.
Oh, and most importantly, the reason I was going to her in the first place was a minor car accident and needed someone who handles medical billing, she made this painless and as easy to deal with as possible, what a GEM! Thanks Dahlia, can’t wait for our next session X

I did bodywork myself for over 25 years and have received TONS of therapeutic bodywork for my chronic back pain and frozen shoulder. I have to say the Dahlia is truly one of the best body bodyworkers I have had the joy of working with. Why is she so great?
1. She listens!
2. She did a great pre-​appointment interview to ascertain whether we were a good fit.
3. She works on exactly what I want her to work on. If she has other ideas/​suggestions, she runs it by me first.
4. She is very thorough.
5. She follows up.
We just seem to be on the same page about health care providers in general which is very refreshing.

As the owner of a Pilates’ studio I appreciate quality body workers. Dahlia is the consummate massage therapist. She is experienced, articulate, and thorough. She has the ability to listen to your concerns, digest them into a plan and execute a massage tailored specifically to your body’s needs. She has the skills and combined years of hands-​on experience that make one appreciate the true artistry massage therapy can be.
A sustainable healthy body requires constant management. Massage is an integral part of that process. It demands qualified, consistent and knowledgeable practitioners, in order to reap the benefits. Dahlia is top of the line.

I arrived on Dahlia’s table in December after 10 days of acute back pain, likely due to lifting a 22 pound turkey one too many times cooking Thanksgiving dinner. I was hopeful for just 90 minutes of temporary relief — as someone who has suffered the chronic pain of a herniated disk I will do just about *anything* for temporary relief.
I was immediately impressed by Dahlia’s curiosity before I even arrived. She was empathetic to my pain and agreed to take me on a Sunday morning to fit me in as soon as possible. With our plans arranged, she sent me a questionnaire to complete to help her understand as accurately as possible the nature and acuteness of my pain.
When I arrived a few days later, I was led into Dahlia’s comfortable living/​massage room. Dahlia spent time chatting with me about what she was able to diagnose prior to my arrival — she’d consulted several of her anatomy books to try and isolate the genesis of my pain. And she took a comprehensive approach to my treatment –massage, hot stones, tuning forks, tiger balm — all covered in her standard fee.
I was thrilled 90 minutes later when I stood up a bit sore but no longer in pain. Relief at last! It was worth it. Even if it only lasted an hour.
But here’s the kicker. It lasted a lot longer than an hour. The pain never returned! Two days later, after sitting at my computer a while, I felt some soreness and out of the blue my cell phone rang. It was Dahlia, making a follow up call, reminding me to do the stretches she suggested. An hour later after following her advice I felt much better, and that was the end of my turkey inspired pain.
I am now a devoted disciple of Dahlia’s. In our home she is known as the back whisperer.

I have been receiving massages from Dahlia for over 20 years. She is simply the best and most gifted massage therapist there is. as well versed in deep tissue as cranio-​sacral work,
Dahlia also possesses great intuition so, no matter what ails me she knows just which technique to use. I highly recommend Dahlia, for people recovering from injuries, pregnant women as well as, of course, people who, just like me, MUST have their monthly dose of Dahlia’s Magic!

I’ve been receiving massage therapy for over 15 years and I have to say that Dahlia is one of my favorites to date. Easy parking, close to the freeway, warm and inviting, clean and artful studio.
Her skills are intuitive and healing. She is professional, directed and present. I highly recommend her.