Rediscover your body’s natural ease and motion
My name is Carmela and I’ve been a certified bodyworker for 20 years. I love helping my clients live more fully and comfortably in their bodies. In my bodywork sessions, I use my years of knowledge and experience, as well as an understanding mindset, to help people discover a freer and more easeful self.
My private studio is located in the quaint Trestle Glen neighborhood of Oakland. It is the perfect place to unplug and unwind, surrounded by greenery and peace. Whether you seek a custom bodywork session or a private yoga lesson to delve into your personal practice, I would love to hear from you.
My services
Ease tired, tense muscles and joints with a full-body massage. My massage may incorporate Swedish, deep tissue, passive range of motion, trigger point and myofascial (muscle/connective tissue) work to create a blend that’s just right for you. Whether you seek a soft relaxing touch or deeper pressure for tension relief, you’ll leave feeling refreshed from head to toe.
Massage
Go deep into the body's network of connective tissue to reset unhelpful patterns and improve posture. By accessing fascia as well as muscle, we improve how we move and relate to life in gravity! Each session begins with a brief chat and body reading followed by plenty of time on the massage table. We wrap up with tailored work in sitting, standing or movement education. Try a stand-alone session or book a classic series of 10 for a deeper dive into this powerful modality.
Structural Integration
Explore the profound physical, mental and emotional benefits of this ancient practice. Using breath awareness and guided postures to invite our focus inward, we learn to nourish ourselves, expanding in new ways. Choose a private session to begin or fine-tune your individual practice, or feel inspired by the group energy that flourishes in one of my weekly studio classes.
Yoga
My space
Relax in my serene home studio, offering warmth, privacy and comfort.
Choose the length of session that’s right for you, and enjoy the option of premium CBD cream for your next massage.
About me
My path toward bodywork began with my introduction to yoga in 2000, which allowed me permission to explore what came up in my body and mind, and look inward with curiosity rather than judgment. I became interested in helping others on this journey as well.
Shifting directions from my career as a book editor, I attended and graduated from the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in Boulder, CO. There, I learned bodywork that involved seeing a person’s structure and working where needed to create an easier relationship with gravity—through improved posture, joint alignment and awareness of movement.
Shortly after beginning my career in structural integration, I became a fully licensed massage therapist. Massage allows me to blend different modalities—from deep-tissue and sports massage to gentler techniques such as Swedish, craniosacral and reiki—into a session that suits each client. I am also trained in prenatal massage, and enjoy helping moms feel at their best during pregnancy and beyond.
My love of yoga led me to pursue a yoga teaching path, along with my bodywork. In 2006, I earned my 200-hour teaching credential as well as becoming certified in prenatal and postnatal yoga. I now hold a 500-hour advanced certification. My yoga is equal parts playful and grounding, invigorating and easeful. I love teaching students about the roots of yoga while helping them find individual expression in their practice.
I want you to feel great about booking with me. Reach out with any questions, big or small, so that we can find the best session for you!
Offerings and pricing
Massage
60 Minutes- $110
90 Minutes- $150
Structural Integration
90 Minutes- $160
Yoga:
Private lesson
60 Minutes- $80
Yoga:
Group class
Location
Pink Salt Wellness, Oakland CA
Tuesdays
10 a.m. Subtle Body Stretch
12 p.m. Warm Vinyasa Flow
Wednesdays
9 a.m. Warm Vinyasa Flow
10:30 a.m. Mellow Morning Flow
Fridays
1 p.m. Warm Vinyasa Flow