Nate Nelson, CMT

While training in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu I found a respect and understanding for massage. This martial art teaches the importance of maintaining ones body while training. I wanted to learn more about massage and health, so I entered into massage school at the National Holistic Institute in 2006 for the one year, 1200 hour, program. My studies focused mostly in western massage modalities and I wanted to have my practice reflect that passion. To further my understanding of anatomy, pain and techniques I entered into an externship with a local chiropractor. The past three years I have continued my studies by working along side and collaborating with DCs.

I use Myofasial Therapies, Neuromuscluar Re-education, Swedish Massage and Esalen techniques which help the client reach a deeper level of relaxation resulting in easier muscle release and better holding of chiropractic adjustments. Your massage will be highly customized by your input, recommendations by Dr. M and my own expertise.

My goals as a therapist are to help clients relieve pain and to be a pivotal point in their journey to a life with less pain and deeper relaxation.

When I am not practicing massage I am studying martial arts, going to Giants games, hiking near by trails or at home in Alameda with my two Boston Terriers.

 Africa Williams, CMT

 A graduate from a nationally accredited National Holistic Institute, Africa C.  Williams is an experienced, licensed Massage Therapist. She is a  Nationally Certified in Medical Massage, Hot Stone, Infant massage, and  chair massage and her massage modalities range from pain management  and stress reduction to sports massage.

  She offers a healing touch style of massage that incorporates a blend of Eastern and Western, Swedish massage with acupressure. To soothe the expectant mother she utilizes gentle prenatal massage techniques for a relaxed birthing experience. Her technique is not to beat up the muscles but to slowly bring them to a relaxed state much like taking a mini-journey. Over the past 15 years she has practiced with local clinics and businesses, chiropractors and working to build thriving private practices. With a background in health education, she has presented in educational workshops, to a wide variety of audiences, the multiple benefits of massage. Having worked on hundreds of clients over the years, Africa has worked with clients dealing with serious illnesses including cancer, and helping to ease the symptoms associated with chemotherapy. She has an intuitive knowledge of autoimmune diseases and how they affect the body somatically, and offers valuable health information for good health habits.