f.a.q’s
Frequently Asked Questions

This is a private-pay practice, so I don’t bill insurance directly. I can give you a superbill after your visits that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

I’m not a Medicare provider, so I can’t see Medicare or Medicare supplement recipients. I do accept HSA and FSA cards. If you’re not sure about your situation, just ask before booking.

Each session is $300 per hour. Payment is due at time of service.

Wear something comfortable and loose — shorts, a tank top, sports bra, workout clothes. I need to be able to work directly on the skin in some areas, so the less restrictive the better. And please skip the lotion or body oil before your session — MFR requires skin-to-skin traction to work properly.

It’s one-on-one and unhurried. Your first visit starts with a conversation — I want to hear what’s going on, what you’ve already tried, and what you’re hoping for.

Every visit, including the first, includes a postural assessment so I can see how your body is presenting that day. Then we move into treatment.

The work itself is gentle, sustained pressure on areas of restriction. Nothing aggressive, nothing forced. We go at whatever pace your body needs.

Occasionally, as restrictions release, you might notice an emotional response — a wave of feeling, a memory, or just a deep exhale. That’s normal and it’s part of how the body lets go of what it’s been holding. It doesn’t happen in every session, but it’s nothing to worry about if it does.

They’re very different. Massage works on muscle tissue, usually with oil or lotion, using rhythmic pressure.

Myofascial Release works on the fascia — the connective tissue that runs through your whole body. I work slowly, without lotion, using sustained pressure that lets the tissue release on its own timeline. It reaches things that massage generally doesn’t get to.

I’m also a physical therapist, so I’m looking at your body through a clinical lens, not just working on what feels tight. And because fascia holds more than just physical tension, this work can sometimes reach emotional or stress-related layers that massage doesn’t typically access.

I’m a licensed physical therapist, and that background shapes everything I do. But the approach is different.

Traditional PT usually focuses on the area that hurts — specific exercises, specific protocols for a specific diagnosis. Myofascial Release follows where the tension actually leads, which is often somewhere no one expected.

A lot of my clients tried PT first and got some improvement, but hit a wall. This work tends to pick up where that wall started.

It’s generally gentle. Most people find it calming.

That said, there are moments where you might feel some intensity, especially in areas where restrictions have been sitting for a while. Some people feel a bit sore afterward, similar to how you might after a good workout. That’s normal and usually passes within a day or so.

We talk throughout the session. If anything feels like too much, we adjust.

It depends on what’s going on and how long it’s been there. Some people notice a real difference in the first few sessions. Others, especially if they’ve been dealing with something for years, need more time.

After your first visit, we’ll talk about what I’m finding and what a realistic plan looks like.

It depends on what we’re working with. Some people come twice a week early on, some start with once a week, others every other week. After your first visit I’ll have a better sense of what would be most helpful for your situation, and we’ll figure out a rhythm that makes sense. It’s not a fixed schedule — we adjust as things change.

My main office is in Berkeley, CA. I also have an office in Oakland, and I see clients in Huntington Beach on a limited basis. Mobile sessions are available by request. People come from all over the Bay Area and beyond. If you’re not sure about logistics, just reach out.

I ask for at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations are charged the full session rate — I hold that time for you, and other clients may be waiting for an opening.