ZenDoug

I’ve had a few sessions with Doug thus far to help me recuperate from a sports injury. I cannot say enough great things about his work! Doug really took the time to listen to my symptoms and concerns. His massage technique is truly exceptional. After an hour with him, my muscles and joints are completely relaxed and pliable. I feel thoroughly rejuvenated by the end of our session. Doug is extremely professional, punctual, and accommodating. Massage appointments with him have been a great complement to physical therapy with my chiropractor, as well as my routines at home. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, skilled massage therapist with fantastic hands, schedule a session with Doug. You won’t be disappointed!

I go to see Doug when I have specific issues going on with my body or when I want a super sweet full body massage.
One time I came to him with a «stuck shoulder» with sensations radiating down my arm. Instantly, he knew exactly what to do and got excited about it because he knew exactly what to do! He worked it from all angles and took his time to melt each muscle layer.
He is patient, thoughtful, intuitive, and won’t push you past your limits. He makes you feel like a superstar and he has put a big smile on my face!
Doug is a big massage nerd. And that’s what I look for in a therapist. You should too.

Doug is an Acupressionista! His compassionate expression of his art is both graceful and effective. I have gotten some amazingly transformational bodywork from this highly skilled and professional practitioner!

Doug has the kind of knowledge to figure out what’s not working right even if you forget to tell him. At the start of the session he’ll ask you if there’s anything you want to focus on, and sometimes I’ll forget about some soccer injury or the like, and he’ll blow my mind by saying «Is there something going on with your knee?» while he’s doing the bodywork. It’s like ESP but he’s reading stuff I even forgot about! Trippy in a good way.
He’s easygoing and will help with whatever I’m trying to work on at the time– flexibility, calming down, etc. Sometimes I call for a last minute emergency session and he’s really helpful about trying to fit me in or referring me to someone he trusts. Every friend I’ve sent to him has come back happy.
I mostly do acupressure with him, and also think his massages and cranio-​sacral work are the bomb– I just don’t have enough hours in the day. After a session with him, though, it feels like I got 8hrs sleep!
He’s super-​approachable and friendly, and puts you right at ease. No attitude, easy to work with, and great at following up with me even when I’m not doing a great job of calling to set up my next appointment. I love drum n bass music & that’s what i get during my sessions! That alone is worth the price of admission — don’t want new agey music, don’t have to have it (besides, it would make me tense, and that’s bad).
Just don’t please don’t take my appointment time! I really need it! He also has a downtown Oakland location.

Doug is a cool guy, and he has incredible hands! Gives a great massage, strong but doesn’t hurt. He uses a few techniques, such as accupressure, but all I know is that you are very relaxed and mellow after his massages. He also teaches massage, so he must really be an expert!