Inclusive Massage East Bay

Amazing therapeutic massage by an amazing man! Cesar is gifted and definitely made me feel welcome and safe. This is important to note as I am a woman who doesn’t have a “perfect“ body. this is often prevented me from engaging in massage especially by a male provider. I felt loved in the most genuine way taken care of and most importantly safe. I recommend Cesar Without reservation.

Cesar is an exceptional massage therapist. As someone with a very physical job, I try to incorporate massage into my recovery. Cesar is very intuitive, attentive and clearly understands body mechanics on a deep level. I trust him to observe patterns in my movement and form in addition to listening to how I feel physically and emotionally. He is also a clear and compassionate communicator. I look forward to working with him and sending my friends and colleagues to him.

Cesar is an excellent massage therapist, very communicative and does a good job at tailoring the massage to a client’s particular needs. He took the time to explain his practice and the style of massage he uses before the session and was very responsive to any questions I had. This was one of the best massages I’ve had and I would highly recommend him!

César is the real deal if you're looking for a massage therapist who provides respectful, body-neutral massage services. He's very attuned to his clients and works hard to ensure their ongoing comfort and psychological safety. There's been times he's paused and checked in with me because I'll make a little grimace that I didn't even pick up on that he's noticed, even with a mask on. César takes COVID protocols very seriously, so know that it's as pandemic-safe a setup as you can get.

Cesar's hands are magic! Since COVID, he provides house-calls in the backyard, cleans his table thoroughly, and creates a perfect atmosphere to work out stubborn stress-knots or alleviate pain from injuries. He asks questions up-front and communicates well during the massage without interrupting the flow. Have had many massages, and this is definitely among the best. Strong recommend!

Cesar has been my bodyworker for the last three months at my weekly appointment with my acupuncturist. As soon as outdoor massages were allowed, I booked an appointment in my backyard. Cesar has an incredible read on a person's body and adapts well to their needs. I highly recommend him.

I had a great experience receiving a session from César. I don’t usually get massages from men because it’s difficult for me to feel comfortable, but César made a concerted effort to communicate and check-in throughout the session, both verbally and non-verbally, to make sure I felt good. I especially appreciated the ways he would pause or slow down if he noticed my body tensing to make sure he was offering consensual touch. He listened well to what I shared initially about the areas that needed extra support, and he worked them out thoroughly. I’d highly recommend getting a session from César.

I’ve been seeing Cesar at least once a month (sometimes twice) for the last 5 months. After 2 sessions, I signed up for the membership plan. I appreciate Cesar’s approach so much and I’m always looking forward to our sessions. I’m a latina, woman, and aspiring body-builder, so when I read about Cesar and what he’s creating with Inclusive Massage East Bay, I was very intrigued. I intuitively knew that chronic pain is caused by repressed emotions, but it was so amazing to see that Cesar is building his whole practice around it. He creates a safe container where we can work together to release that deep pain. It’s really cool. Every session is different because it's targeted to what my body needs that day. These are the main points I want to highlight: 1. The touch is specific and functional. Sometimes I come in with very weary, sore, or tight muscles from body-building. I describe what I’m feeling, issues/concerns I’m having in the gym, and he gets to work. I leave feeling balanced, lighter, and better. All that makes a difference when I get back in the gym. 2. It's empowering. Sometimes after a session, Cesar will show me how to roll or stretch on my own at home for a particular muscle group that needs the extra attention. It’s usually an area that was really tight because I didn’t know how to properly care for it. 3. It's healing. The pressure and movement that he applies is perfect for what I need and how my body is responding. He knows how to find and help me release trapped energy. 4. It’s nurturing. I’m a woman and prior to working with Cesar, I had never truly felt comfortable with a male massage therapist. After reading his web page, learning about his approach, and having the initial consult phone call, I really wanted to try it out. After many sessions I told him that I think he has the right balance of feminine and masculine energy (because I don’t know how else to describe it). I really do feel like he is taking care of me when I’m in his space, and I appreciate it very much. 5. It's safe. Cesar is respectful of boundaries, gentle but firm in his touch, and patient. He meets me where I’m at physically and emotionally and doesn’t push or pry. Thank you Cesar for the work you do and for building Inclusive Massage East Bay!