Hi, I’m Thomas

CAMTC #88302

Current Schedule: Fridays 8AM-3PM

I am a hard of hearing (HoH), transgender man, and massage therapist working in Oakland, CA (he/him/his). I am a graduate of the San Fransisco School of Massage and Bodywork, and I am certified via the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC).

I practice massage to provide a safe space and facilitate healing for marginalized communities, such as queer, trans, and/or Deaf-HoH folks. My primary philosophy is that none of us can truly be at peace until we find comfort and safety within our own, individual bodies. As a therapist I focus on delivering services to those less often offered the opportunity to experience transformation and connection through safe and healing touch.

My Approach

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I offer both soothing massage techniques, meant to bring calmness to your body, and therapeutic massage techniques, meant to bring balance to your body. I blend Swedish and deep tissue techniques with targeted myofacial release to encourage mobility, relieve pain, and deepen your mind-body connection. Techniques offered include, but are not limited to:

  • Deep tissue massage

  • Scar tissue massage

  • Myofacial release

  • Propriosceptive neuromuscular facilitation

  • Pregnancy massage for all birthing bodies

What to expect …

 

Respect

Receiving a massage is a vulnerable act. It takes trust to allow someone else to openly work with you and your body. As a practitioner, it is my most important goal to treat you, your body, and your identity with the upmost respect. I will work with you to communicate, refer to, and touch your body in the ways that you are most comfortable with throughout the duration of our work together.

Communication

During the entirety of the massage process your personal comfort and respected boundaries are my main concern. While on my table we will work together to ensure you’re comfortable with every aspect of the massage. Ample, honest communication will provide the foundation for a safe and effective massage.

Relief

Massage provides many benefits to the body that are not only immediately perceived during the work, but also long lasting, including:

  • Pain relief, release of muscle tension/stress

  • Lowering of blood pressure

  • Movement/circulation of lymphatic fluid

  • Improved blood circulation

  • Reduction of stress/anxiety

  • Enhanced bodily connection

My Resume

  • Body Techniques for Google — September 2022 - Present

    I offer uniquely tailored massage therapy experiences at Google locations in San Francisco, CA. Specialized techniques include, Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofacial release, neuromuscular techniques, ortho-bionomy, and lymphatic massage.

    Equinox — November 2021 - January 2023

    I offer luxury, uniquely tailored massage therapy experiences at the Equinox Sports Club San Francisco located at 747 Market Street San Francisco, CA. Specialized techniques include, Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofacial release, neuromuscular techniques, ortho-bionomy, lymphatic massage, and pregnancy massage.

    Lavi Massage & Bodyworks — March 2021 - Present

    This practice, at first, served to supplement my clinical school practice, but has since served as the launching point for my own professional private practice work. I offer work in Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofacial release, scar tissue massage, neuromuscular techniques, ortho-bionomy, lymphatic massage, and pregnancy massage.

    San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork Student Clinic — May 2021 - September 2021

    Performed 90 hours of clinic massage on paying clients. Created customized, 1-hour massage session plans for each client using integrative techniques based on each client’s needs and preferences. Utilized SOAP note charting to track client progress and communicate details of session to other student therapists.

    San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork — October 2020 - September 2021

    Training in the fundamentals of massage and bodywork, including the following modalities and skills: Swedish massage, clinical massage, deep tissue, myofacial release, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular techniques, sports massage, lymphatic massage, pregnancy massage, chair massage, ortho-bionomy (16 hrs), stretching and mobilization, client intake, SOAP note charting, and more.

  • “Touching Trauma” - 1 HR CE, June 2022 - Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals - Course Description: This trauma touch course teaches massage therapists and bodywork practitioners how to recognize and address trauma in clients.

  • Massage Therapist Certification from CAMTC - CAMTC #88302

    Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals - Member/Professional Insurance

    American Massage Therapy Association - Member/Professional Insurance

  • Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals EveryBody Award Winner 2022

    American Massage Therapy Association Bob King Scholarship Winner 2021

    • English (native fluency)

    • American Sign Language (ASL): intermediate fluency & continuing to learn

    • Farsi: modest fluency & continuing to learn

What are folks saying?

  • Absolutely incredible. Best massage of my life. It really does make a difference to have another transmasculine person be the one taking care of my body.

    Anonymous

  • Thomas is an incredibly skilled, intuitive and empathic healer! I recommend him frequently!!

    Zachary B.

  • Thomas is talented, attentive, knowledgeable, and affirming. He touched all the bases when it came to my needs.

    T.J. P.

  • I felt like I not only got a phenomenal massage and also learned things I can take to continue healing my shoulder. Truly an amazing human!

    Natalie B.

  • He really made me feel safe and comfortable. I would especially recommend for other trans folk.

    Sy D.

  • Being a massage therapist myself, I can be quite picky, and Thomas is one of the best I've encountered in the Bay Area.

    Cesar S.

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