Hilda’s Healing Hands

Probably the best, most thorough massage I’ve had. I went to go see Hilda after pulling a muscle in my lower back. I labored through a few days of work limping around. Called her on a Saturday morning on short notice and went to see her Saturday afternoon.
She was extremely firm and also showed me a few new stretches. I will definitely be back!

Hilda is simply the best. She is always very warm welcoming and fantastic at what she does. I am 6 3″ and i like strong massages. She is very strong and she also listens to you in the beginning that what areas most you want her to work on. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! You won’t be disappointed!

Hands down (pun intended) Hilda is my favorite masseuse. I have had a number of back issues over the year from sitting at a desk too much and then playing back unfriendly sports like golf and racquetball. I started seeing a chiropractor and getting regular massages. After trying many I came upon Hilda and after that I stuck with her. Hilda has experience in a wide range of techniques and applies segments of them as need to help relieve what ails you. For me it was not only deep tissue massage but she incorporated a number of stretches into the massage that were very helpful in relieving back pain. She is also very flexible in her approach and will give you the massage you want. I like a firm massage and Hilda would put on her back brace, wrap her wrists and attack the knots in my back. My wife likes a gentle massage and she was always happy when she visited Hilda. If you are looking for a great massage, give Hilda a try, you won’t be disappointed.

I’ve been developing software and playing racquetball for a very long time. My back increasingly dislikes both. What my back does like is visits with Hilda. I’ve been seeing her on a regular basis since 2003. She is hands down the best massage therapist I’ve ever been to, and I’ve been to many, often with quite frustrating results, as in little to no relief.
Hilda has worked hard for a long time to acquire knowledge and a vast array of techniques. Personally, I like deep tissue massage, and I have found her to be highly skilled at this modality. I also appreciate that that she often inquires during a session whether a particular technique is working and whether she’s effectively targeting the problem areas, in contrast to some therapists who seem to go mindlessly though a fixed routine. She also stays in great shape and is quite strong.
I honestly feel like Hilda is on a mission to make me as pain free as she possibly can.

I’ve been seeing Hilda since becoming a member at MSAC since 2002.
The five star rating is more than deserved. If you want a truly one on one experience, Hilda is the one. The price is fair and the quality is top tier. She goes the extra mile to make sure that you get your body back in working condition. She’s a true professional and I’ve recommended all of my friends and co-​workers to her.

This was my first time getting a massage so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Hilda was polite, attentive, and provided a great massage.

Hilda on a regular basis for several years she is by far the best masseuse that I have visited in Alameda during the time I have lived here. I am very glad that I was able to find her at Mariner square Athletic Club. She specializes and deep tissue massage which helps to remove the kinks after a good workout. She is attentive to my needs always checking to see what needs the most attention and checking during a massage to make sure that she is doing what needs to be done to make me feel better.
I really recommend her to anyone having muscle aches or problems or just wanting to relax she is the best

I have many physical ailments that require massage on a regular basis. Since I travel a lot I am always having massages from different people. I have had massages from over 60 people around the country. Hilda is the best massage therapist I have ever seen. I have been seeing her for many years when I am in town. She has an amazing diversity of techniques and many years of experience. She is very strong but doesn’t over use her strength. She listens very closely to what I want and will adjust pressure and focus in a very exact manner. She has helped me with many complicated bodywork problems that others have not be able to resolve. She gives me the massage I need unlike many therapists that give you the massage they think you need. There is a big difference. Hilda’s work goes beyond what most massage therapists are able to accomplish. She is also a very nice and happy person unlike the many moody massage people I have encountered which makes seeing her a real joy. I can’t recommend her highly enough. You can reach her at 510−706−7091.

I’ve been going to Hilda for about four years and highly recommend her. Working at an office desk all day, I’ve often come to her with neck and shoulder pain that I thought no one could get rid of, but somehow she manages — I’ve never felt more «light» somehow than the first time she gave me a massage. And she’s so attentive, often checking in and asking if the pressure is too soft or too hard or if the room is too hot or too cold. She knows I get cold easily so whenever I come in she has the massage table all warmed up for me and hot towels and a blanket ready. She also takes the time to ask me what I’d like her to focus on and will even go over time if there’s a particular area that needs more work. Whenever I go to her, I know I will be well taken care of.