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Essential Balance Bodywork
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- Reg. Price $80
- Discount 38%
- Savings $30
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Fri 10:30 am - 7 pm
Thu 3 pm - 7 pm
Sat 10:30 am - 5 pm
Sun 11 am - 5 pm
4 reviews for Essential Balance Bodywork
4 reviews in English
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Review from Claude C.
Oakland, CA
4/17/2010
My latest bodywork session with Corey warrants a review...so here it goes.
Location: Corey's practice is in Oakland's Laurel District. A pretty quiet area - partly residential, partly commercial. I think I've seen a pediatrics clinic in one corner, a natural food store nearby, and a couple of small cafes down the block. All in all, it's a good location to relax and to set your body ready for therapy.
Work: Within the past few months, I've been having a lot of pressure and tension on my shoulders and back which have generally been stress-related. I needed to help my body to heal and relax and Corey is certainly helping me to address this. I'm no authority when it comes to massage therapy, but Corey's ability to harmonize a specific technique and motion to a person's body, body type, and body state is spot on. He knows how to respond to the (client's) body's breathing and knows exactly when to chime in with it.
All this goes in saying that (well, at least in my view), this is what makes Corey an excellent practitioner. He doesn't require me to tell him precisely what my body feels so that I may give him instructions on how to treat it. And frankly, sometimes I just don't know how my body feels. I'm not saying that he doesn't ask questions...he does. But he does know how to work in the moment and respond to the body as it heals itself, organically. Lastly, he knows some things about energy and yoga philosophy...pretty interesting stuff.
Price: Reasonable -
Review from Dietlind V.
Portland, ME
7/7/2008
I got to know Corey Knott when he was hired as a bodyworker at my gym. Simply put, Corey is the best massage therapist I have ever worked with--and that's saying a lot. I grew up with a physical therapist and was always getting adjustments from her massage therapist employees and friends. It got me hooked early on. I've had massages everywhere from Esalen to Kabuki Springs and Spa. My ex-girlfriend is also an amazing massage therapist and I thought she was the best one I'd been to until I started seeing Corey.
Corey was professional and easy to talk to right from the start. I bought a package of ten sessions as a gift for myself and over the course of a few months I got to know Corey better.
The best part about Corey isn't how deep he can go--because he can be as intense as a good rolfing session if that's what you're looking for--it's how he finishes each stroke or action. It's a kind of presence that is hard to describe, but I can say I truly felt the sincerity and intention behind each part of my massage and that he was never hurried or tuned out. I've had a back injury for three years and my sessions with Corey provided substantial relief, as well as much needed tuning into my body.
The real test though was having him come to my home to give my partner a massage. She had only had one massage before and gotten sick afterward with flu-like symptoms. That was three years ago and I couldn't persuade her to get another one until now. The first thing she said after she got off the table was: "That was awesome!" She had a huge smile on her face. Corey had taken the time to educate her about her body mechanics and worked on the impact that twenty years of bike messengering had taken on her arms and legs.
We are going to have Corey out monthly for massages. I can't recommend him high enough! -
Review from Robert B.
Foster City, CA
10/25/2007
I have worked with Corey in the past while he was the staff massage therapist. at Body Feng Shui in Belmont. He is very good at finding the tight spots, and his deep tissue techniques leave a lasting impression! Strong, but not painful, he feels the tension, and addresses the whole area.
Whatever he is doing works, the stiffness melts away leaving me more flexible and relaxed.
Corey, thanks so much for your excellent work! It is obvious that you have passion for healing. I wish you the best of luck in your new location. I am sure every new client will recommend you! -
Review from Andrea D.
Laguna Hills, CA
4/5/2011
I met Ranjot (AKA Corey) a few years ago doing some continuing education work at Esalen Institute. As a massage therapist myself I have very high expectations for bodywork, and having received work from him I can tell you he is by far the best I have encountered. His knowledge and intuition blend seamlessly with excellent technique, pressure and stretching to make up a complete healing experience. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a great therapist.
Specialties
Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, CranioSacral Therapy, Sports, Swedish, Reiki
History
Established in 2004
You can schedule appointments for my Oakland office online from the homepage of my website (www.EssentialBalanceBodywork.com)
Meet the Business Owner: Ranjot Singh Skywalker S.
I have been doing bodywork professionally since 2004. For my initial massage training I went to The Body Therapy Institute in Siler City, NC. I have also trained with The Upledger Institute at the Esalen retreat center for Cranio Sacral and Somato Emotional Release.
I focus a lot of attention on being in the present moment with myself and encourage my clients to do the same. I believe that healing comes from within and we have to be aware of ourselves and what we do with our bodies before we can break the patterns that do not serve us.
