Jenn Michels massage has been a full time practice since 2000. My private practice is based at Moonshadow Salon in Berkeley, Ca., and I also offer oncology massage for woman at the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic in Oakland. Empathy. Being a dedicated runner and cyclist, I am fascinated by the way our bodies tick.
My passion is helping you find greater ease of movement with a no-nonsense, curious, and knowledgable approach. Every session starts with a check-in of your body's specific needs. My massage blends deep tissue, stretching, and heat therapies to increase range of motion and alleviate pain. In addition, I also offer client specific stretching and exercises in between your session to maximize the therapeutic effects of our treatment.
My passion is helping you find greater ease of movement with a no-nonsense, curious, and knowledgable approach. Every session starts with a check-in of your body's specific needs. My massage blends deep tissue, stretching, and heat therapies to increase range of motion and alleviate pain. In addition, I also offer client specific stretching and exercises in between your session to maximize the therapeutic effects of our treatment.
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L. C.
Oct 29, 2021
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Jennifer is Fantastic! I'm so grateful to her for her amazing massage, which fixed my vertigo issue. She was incredibly attentive and spent extra time listening to my explanation of symptoms, asked insightful questions, and focused in on the source of my pain (as it turned out, an interaction of points with more complexity involved. In addition, she showed me new movements to help proactively with my posture and body mechanics. I'm so relieved. Jenn is not only remarkable, but a gem too! I highly recommend her.
Xuan J.
Jul 24, 2021
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Isabella Salaverry
Aug 25, 2019
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Jen M.
Sep 11, 2018
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Mari V.
Jun 13, 2018
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Greta V.
Jul 12, 2017
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Tamina I.-N.
Jul 13, 2016
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Jenn is simply the most skilled and amazing body worker I have ever experienced. In all of my times seeing her I have never had an experience that is less than perfect. She has an innate knowledge of the body and an incredible sense of exactly where things need to be worked on. Since going to her I have stopped going to my chiropractor because her work is so amazing for my body. Her room is relaxing, she's a gem and the whole experience is heavenly!
Richard K.
Apr 23, 2015
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Rob R.
May 14, 2014
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It is so difficult to come up with something to say that hasn't already said in all the other 5 star reviews here on Yelp, except to say they ring completely true for me. I found Jenn here on Yelp - it is so difficult to find a massage therapist that is right for you, who you can trust to put their hands on your body and work it. A few minutes with Jenn and you'll know this is a person of strength, intuition and lightheartedness, with a talent enables you to safely relax into her touch, and to trust ability her ability to reach the places that need to be reached. I feel lucky to have
Eve C.
Mar 27, 2014
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You seriously will not find a better massage therapist! She uses very creative ways of somehow finding and releasing what feels like old spiderwebs in my back, and she gets to those parts that nobody else seems to be able to get to, releasing me of stress and tension that I often hold onto without even realizing it.
She's a true miracle worker. I cannot say this enough. Also, she's very reasonably priced. She could charge far more, and I'd still go to Jenn! For EXTRAORDINARY results, Jenn to the rescue!
She's a true miracle worker. I cannot say this enough. Also, she's very reasonably priced. She could charge far more, and I'd still go to Jenn! For EXTRAORDINARY results, Jenn to the rescue!
David O.
Mar 20, 2014
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Wow! After my long-time (and much beloved) massage therapist stopped her practice, I went to a number of different massage therapists to sample their services. Jennifer Michaels is absolutely wonderful. She is strong and gifted at the art of bodywork, and I could not be happier that I found Jennifer.
Miriam W.
Aug 14, 2013
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Tjarn S.
Feb 20, 2013
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Jay S.
Dec 30, 2010
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Nikki C.
Oct 03, 2010
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Jennifer is AMAZING. I've only had the pleasure of a massage from her 1x and it's enough for me to praise her. She really did a number on my back but in a good way! I walked out a bit sore, as expected, but after a few days I could really tell a difference.
I am a loyal patron of Moonshadow Salon (where Jen works) and every time I get my hair done, my fiancé gets a massage from Jen. She always eases his tense muscles and knots.
Her prices are reasonable - $45 for 30 mins and $70 for 60 mins.
If you're looking for a masseuse who truly knows her craft then look no further
I am a loyal patron of Moonshadow Salon (where Jen works) and every time I get my hair done, my fiancé gets a massage from Jen. She always eases his tense muscles and knots.
Her prices are reasonable - $45 for 30 mins and $70 for 60 mins.
If you're looking for a masseuse who truly knows her craft then look no further
David S.
Dec 11, 2009
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As a yoga teacher I know many massage practitioners and get many wonderful massages of all sorts. When something goes wrong that I can't fix with my yoga practice, I go to Jennifer.
I went to her once with a chronic knee problem that I'd seen many practitioners of all kinds to seek help, and it disappeared for years after one visit. It came back, so I went back, and am feeling better already.
She really knows how to talk to my body and I recommend her highly and frequently.
I went to her once with a chronic knee problem that I'd seen many practitioners of all kinds to seek help, and it disappeared for years after one visit. It came back, so I went back, and am feeling better already.
She really knows how to talk to my body and I recommend her highly and frequently.
DeAnna T.
Nov 27, 2009
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The other reviews are accurate about Jennifer. When I first saw her and how tiny she is, I wouldn't have believed the punch that this lady packs. I am rather large and somewhat muscular and she has managed to release some very deep spots on me by using techniques that move the muscle while applying pressure, facilitating deeper opening.
She knows her anatomy and this makes a huge difference in how she uses her time with your body. I know because I am a massage therapist and not only have I received 1/2 dozen massages from her, but we have also talked shop. Jenn pursues regular continuing
She knows her anatomy and this makes a huge difference in how she uses her time with your body. I know because I am a massage therapist and not only have I received 1/2 dozen massages from her, but we have also talked shop. Jenn pursues regular continuing
Erich D.
Oct 30, 2009
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The best massage you can get in the Bay Area (if not the world) is in the back room of Moonshadow Salon in Berkeley. That is where the smart and spritely Jennifer Michaels works her tension-relieving magic. Her space is humble and cozy, thoughtfully adorned and sufficient. It's a reflection of her: and any concern regarding ability because of her petite 5-foot frame are immediately forgotten once the treatment begins.
Results are amazing when specific techniques are not requested: don't ask for deep tissue, swedish, lomi lomi, etc. She's well versed in all of them, yet massages
Results are amazing when specific techniques are not requested: don't ask for deep tissue, swedish, lomi lomi, etc. She's well versed in all of them, yet massages
Arno H.
Oct 13, 2009
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I've been getting work done by Jennifer ever since she used set up at the Berkeley Farmer's Market. I'd trade coffee for massage, which is pretty sweet.
She's gentle, but not too much so, responsive, and best of all, no nonsense! I frequently have sports injuries due to my really lazy inability to convince myself of the importance of flexibility, and she's worked through them with me, offered me great advice on prevention, and has generally been better-versed in lower-leg anatomy than my doctor.
Plus she's nice.
She's gentle, but not too much so, responsive, and best of all, no nonsense! I frequently have sports injuries due to my really lazy inability to convince myself of the importance of flexibility, and she's worked through them with me, offered me great advice on prevention, and has generally been better-versed in lower-leg anatomy than my doctor.
Plus she's nice.
C. C.
Oct 12, 2009
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Jennifer Michels is the go to person for pain eradication.
I work long and hard hours. I travel frequently and the accumulated pain from stress and no exercise means I have sought out many a practitioner.
Jennifer is the one I have settled on and I have done a large comparative study. I would advise anyone reading this to stop here and book an appointment.
Having said the above, I have not been to see Jennifer in quite some time. However, once my business picks up again, I will most certainly be back on her table.
I work long and hard hours. I travel frequently and the accumulated pain from stress and no exercise means I have sought out many a practitioner.
Jennifer is the one I have settled on and I have done a large comparative study. I would advise anyone reading this to stop here and book an appointment.
Having said the above, I have not been to see Jennifer in quite some time. However, once my business picks up again, I will most certainly be back on her table.
