Michael McIntyre, CMT

I’ve been blessed by three or four massages from Michael. I’ve been a Massage Practitioner for two years, had professional massages from maybe like 15 – 25 people, met many other bodyworkers beyond that, worked with countless healers and teachers, and am picky about who I recommend. I strongly recommend Michael’s warm, respectful, gifted, tuned in bodywork.
First I first had one or two massages from Michael at the Tropicana (formerly Sweet’s Ballroom) ecstatic dances he brings his massage table to. Massages at dances are short and clothed. There are distractions: people everywhere, loud music and me all pumped up from dancing. So it’s a different flow from a long, nude, zen-​like massage. But I got enough of a taste of Michael’s work to know I wanted a full, private massage with him.
Michael was super patient and understanding about me running late due to sickness then getting lost. He listened very attentively as I explained the extremely intense purifying, karma-​clearing events and exercises I’d been doing with a Buddhist group. Together we planned what the best sort of session focuses would be for me that moment to help the energetic/​spiritual sorta detox cycle which at the time had me feeling raw and a bit ungrounded.
I felt very safe and validated with Michael because he told me about all his cool trainings (all fields I’m familiar with and respect: massage, NLP, psychic stuff, etc.) and he understood the wild stuff I’ve been experimenting with and the ride I’m on.
The massage began with several visualization exercises which were perfect for me, then continued into very present, intuitive, wonderful bodywork. I am very grateful. There was even the synchronicity of us discovering at the time we lived just several blocks apart on the same street, so I know I was meant to connect with Michael.
Later I had another massage with Michael which was also wonderful. I’ve never had another massage professional include grounding, empowering visualizations. Very unique and deep.

A Bay Area massage master! Highly recommend his services! Michael has very strong hands and he went for four hours on me. I sure needed this and it was a very powerful healing session; not just physically but emotionally stimulating! I’m very thankful and every time I come to Oakland ecstatic dance he has been my go-​to massage therapist for a quick fix. Very glad I did a full session. He is very intuitive and I found his guided visualization technique to be very helpful. You won’t be disappointed because you can tell he is passionate about healing others!

Michael has magic hands. I immediately relaxed into the table with the help of a little visualization exercise Michael led me through at the beginning of the massage. He created a space of such safety and depth where I could totally release old patterns of holding in an easeful and life-​affirming way. I highly recommend giving yourself the gift of 90 minutes of bliss with this very capable, experienced and intuitive therapist.

Michel pays close attention to what you are seeking in a massage, then listens… not only to your request, but to your body and intuitively responds. He will increase or decrease the firmness of his touch, depending upon your needs. I have sought his help for seriously stiff muscles and other times for deep relaxation. I always know I am in good hands with him.

I’ve had two 90 minutes massages from Michael, and I’m really impressed. His touch is deep and intuitive. Both times I was left feeling relaxed, grounded and loose.
He even came to my house, which was wonderful because I was able to just lay down and have a nap afterwards… so luxurious.

As crazy as it sounds, I have been massage therapist shopping for several months now. I have been kind enough not to mention some of the other places or people I have seen, but am happy to say I think I found the one!
Michael is not only a certified massage therapist, he is a Yoga Instructor and a counselor as well. He has a very intuitive and firm touch. He massaged me in all the painful areas of my body and then some for a 1.5 hours. I have been running more lately so I asked him to focus on my calves and quads as much as possible.
I got a much needed, deep tissue rub down for a grand total of $ 110! I strongly recommend seeing this guy… if you need to get some kinks out or simply want to treat yourself… he really knows what he’s doing.