ABOUT US

Katy combines deep tissue massage and energetic balancing techniques with foot reflexology, Shiatsu, and relaxation methods. Katy is a certified pregnancy massage therapist and doula. Her unique sessions are tailored to meet your specific needs. The author of The Reflexology Deck (Chronicle Books, 2004) and The Massage Deck (Chronicle Books, 2003). Katy has studied and practiced reflexology, massage, and yoga since her graduation from Yale University in 1988.

Katy worked with Stanford University as the pregnancy and postpartum massage therapist for their clinical study on massage and emotionally depressed mothers (2005 - 2007). Katy served two years on the Immune Enhancement Project's Board of Directors, and five terms as president of the American Massage Therapy Association (Golden Gate Unit).

Gonzalo Landeros offers Swedish, deep tissue, Shiatsu acupressure, and Reiki bodywork. A teacher and mentor at one of San Francisco's most respected massage therapy schools (National Healing Institute), Gonzalo provides massage with thorough knowledge, strength, and sensitivity. Since 2005 he has provided the highest quality massage and spa treatments in Bay Area resorts. A Berkeley graduate, Gonzalo is fluent in Spanish and French.

Nikki Marini, a professional dancer and certified yoga instructor, offers a wide variety of massage techniques including sports, Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, trigger point, and myofascial release. In addition to her background in dance and yoga, Nikki's experience as a physical therapy aide (University of Michigan Spine Program) strengthens her ability to identify and teach practical therapeutic exercises. Nikki relocated her massage practice from Urban Oasis, Chicago's premier massage spa, to A Piece of Peace.

Nikki earned a B.S. in biology and a B.F.A. in dance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Before pursuing her massage career, she worked as a microbiologist at Northwestern Medical School. Following her graduation from The Soma Institute, Chicago, Nikki shared her knowledge as a Clinical Massage Therapy Instructor at The Soma Institute.

Sandy Owens blends Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Energy Balancing massage techniques to create a relaxing, pain relieving and soul soothing session. A graduate of National Holistic Institute massage school, Sandy has been a professional massage therapist for over 15 years.

Sara Persson is a massage therapist and yoga therapist with twenty years of experience in holistic wellness. Originally from Sweden, Sara has studied bodywork and yoga in Europe, Australia, India and the United States. Her extensive training includes advanced courses in Swedish massage, clinical deep tissue massage, neuro kinetic therapy and Reiki, plus teacher and therapist certifications from the American Viniyoga Institute. Based on your goals and needs, a massage session with Sara can be relaxing and nurturing, clearing and revitalizing, or focused on relieving specific muscular tension and pain.

Sara also offers personalized yoga instruction in the comfort and convenience of your home. Individual yoga programs are tailored to your needs including pain management, back care, core work, joint flexibility and stability, breath education, stress reduction, energy balancing, weight loss support, body awareness, pregnancy wellness, and emotional health. To schedule your yoga session, contact Sara directly at 415-686-0696 or safranyoga@ymail.com.

Germaine Reidy has fourteen years of experience as a professional massage therapist and twelve years of experience as a doula. Her specialty is perinatal (before, during, and after pregnancy) massage. She also teaches our Infant Massage Tutorials.

At the beginning of a massage session, Germaine listens to her client's individual needs and concerns. The environment is warm and secure. Some areas of the body may require deeper pressure using techniques such as deep tissue or trigger point release. Germaine is sensitive to discomfort. She considers pain to be counter-productive for both mother's and baby's health.

Using pillows and bolsters, Germaine creates a supportive structure so mothers can completely relax in a side-lying position. Studies have shown that side-lying minimizes strain/pressure on the womb encouraging optimal oxygen flow to the baby. Massage with an experienced therapist is a wonderful therapy for women at all stages of pregnancy. For pregnant clients diagnosed with high-risk factors, she may need to communicate with the client's physician or midwife.

Bridget Schuler combines knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology with thorough understanding of the body's energetic system. A session with Bridget may include massage, acupuncture, assisted stretches, and the recommendation of Chinese herbs and specific exercises.

A dedicated surfer and student of Wu-shu qigong, Bridget's strength is her sensitivity. She specializes in athletic, prenatal, and pediatric bodywork. She has assisted many professional athletes including climbers, cyclists, football players, and Olympic runners. Bridget has also worked in a seniors' clinic, a pediatric clinic, the San Diego Hospice, and her own private practice.

Bridget earned her massage certification at Connecting Point School of Massage in Telluride, Colorado and her degree of Oriental Medicine at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, in San Diego, California. During her acupuncture internship Bridget concentrated on orthopedics, working with the athletic department at the University of California San Diego and Acusport, a private clinic specializing in sports medicine. Bridget specialized in orthopedics and gynecology at The University of Chengdu, China.