Paul Little’s Massage

I’ve had chronic problems with computer stress and sport strains. My coworker suggested Paul and I have been seeing him for a couple months. Being a marathon runner, Paul understands muscle tissue, tendons and joints plus an overall understanding of nutrition and health. He has great energy and compassion… I look forward to my massage so I can walk away being a human again :)

Great Massage in Alameda!!!
I didn’t know such a creature existed until I was referred to Paul by a neighbor who went to see him while she was pregnant. (She said he gives an amazing pregnancy massage)
Paul is just great at what he does… I wish I could come here once a week– but I settle for as often as my cash flow permits. He has just about the strongest hands that I have yet to find in any other massage therapist.
Pros:
–Quite Alameda Location (You come out relaxed and don’t have to worry about getting mugged on your way to your car i.e. my last massage therapist in downtown Berkeley)
–Very Strong
–Knowledgeable
–Very Personable– always willing to offer advice. (I always had pain in my right shoulder & Paul showed me a great stretch to do at home between visits– it works wonders!)
–Affordable– as far as a great deep-​tissue massage is concerned ($ 55 for an hour!)
Cons:
–I don’t make enough money to see Paul everyday. =(
Tips:
Paul offers Gift Certificates and
I hear seniors get a «senior rate» of $ 45/​hour — great gift for Grandma?! =)

I hadn’t had many massages when I first went to see Paul Little. I think I had had one in my life, during my first pregnancy.
I went to Paul because I was in very bad pain. I had struggled through three months of limping and taking pain pills and trying to handle my two young boys. I had been to physical therapy and a chiropractor and was just about to get an MRI. (The MRI showed two leaking, compressed discs, so it wasn’t just a normal backache that I brought to Paul!) I was nearing the end of my rope and wondering if I’d ever walk normally and play with my boys again.
Paul took the time to learn about my symptoms, share some of his own experiences, and tell me some good news. Then, though I had only booked an hour, he gave me closer to a 90 minute massage that was virtually a spiritual experience! I felt at least one set of muscles release during that massage, and I felt my body start to behave like a human being again.
By the end, I was still limping, but was down several notches on the pain scale. Over the next few days, I turned the corner.
Since then, I’ve referred a few people and given a gift cert and been back a few times and I have to say that Paul Little is, by far, the most talented person any of us have ever encountered. I would highly, highly recommend him whether you are in pain or just want a top-​notch massage. If I didn’t have the boys with me (and oh, do we wrestle and play now that I’ve recovered and gotten into good shape), I’d be there every week!

I discovered Paul when he used to work on Solano in Albany close to 2 years ago. He’s a genuinely warm and compassionate person who is at ease with himself and quickly makes you feel relaxed in his presence. He’s extremely professional and although he’s been a massage therapist for many years, shows no signs of burnout or fatigue or boredom. During your massage, his energy is completely focused on you in a positive and healing way.
Before your massage, he asks about problem areas or injuries and after your massage, he lets you know what areas are strained or unbalanced. He’s intuitive, a good listener, and above all, a fantastic massage therapist.
Not long ago, I booked a 90-​minute appointment for my husband with Paul and lo and behold, my husband, the massage skeptic, came home rejuvenated and fully impressed. He even suggested that we make double appointments in the new year! ‘Nuff said.

if you are looking for a very relaxing body massage, Paul Little Massage in Alameda is where you should get one. Reasonable price, cozy place, and great deep tissue massage– Excellent! I get massages every two weeks with this guy and boy, he is good!
Maria and Greg