Back to Center Bodywork
📍 154 Santa Clara Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, United States
Opening Hours
- Sunday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Monday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
About Back to Center Bodywork
Back to Center Bodywork, located at 154 Santa Clara Ave in Oakland, CA, is listed under auto body and collision work, though its 47 customer reviews consistently describe therapeutic bodywork with practitioner Alex, earning a 4.9/5 rating. Clients note that sessions draw on multiple modalities matched to what the body needs, with deep tissue work on injuries and problem areas using firm pressure without pain. Many reviewers return for repeat sessions and ongoing care.
Services
Reviews
Alex is incredibly knowledgeable about the body/musculature and was able to draw on his past experiences with other clients to give me tons of useful information for an injury I was dealing with. As for the massages, Alex is in a league of his own. I didn't know a massage could be so effective until I came here, and Alex was a big part in helping me recover from an injury. Another perk - HSA…
Update (approx. 9 sessions later): Still the best bodywork place I've ever been to. I love that Alex uses multiple modalities depending on what my body needs in that particular session. Alex is stellar at his work and a wonderful human. As someone who holds their stress in their body, I have found these appts to be an important addition to my tools for managing my health. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. …
Such a great experience at my first 90 minute massage. Alex is extremely effective at working on problem areas with just enough pressure without causing pain, which is exactly what I want with a deep tissue massage. I enjoyed the peaceful setting and the aromatherapy. Very clean and COVID safe. I’ve already booked two more sessions. Highly recommended!
Alex is THE BEST! He really knows what he's doing AND he listens! He's also super easy to communicate and schedule with. I get deep tissue to relaxing massages, depending on what my body and mind need. He often finds spots I wasn't even aware was hurting and gets them out. He has helped so much with my cervicogenic headaches. Plus, cupping and aromatherapy, enough said! I wish I li…
Alex is amazing. In the 2-3 years I have been seeing him, he has helped me work through a variety of physical restrictions and I am much healthier because of it. Alex is not only a great massage therapist, but he is also a good listener and communicator. He is happy to suggest exercises or stretches to help you work through issues that you identify - or that he observes as he is working. He is…
Nearby Auto Repair Shops
- A & P Service Center — 0.3 mi
- E R Transmission — 0.3 mi
- Not Your Average Cleaners — 0.4 mi
- AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care — 0.4 mi
- Honda of Oakland — 0.4 mi
- Johnny's Auto Repair Shop — 0.4 mi