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I had my first deep tissue massage with Michael about a week and a half ago and it was so stellar, that I am going back tomorrow for another one. He is a very intuitive healer and knows exactly what to do and how much pressure to use throughout the massage. The time passed so quickly while I was on his table, I was transported to another place! He is also a really nice guy and great to talk to, as well. I am looking forward to how blissed out I will feel after my massage tomorrow!

I would give Michael a million stars if I could! He is very intuitive, and provides as deep a release as your body is willing to go. He has a strong sense of what needs work, when to go deep, and when to let up. Every experience I have had with him has been transformative. I am very athletic and he helps with my mobility, flexibility, and overall health. Michael is now a part of my regular maintenance to keep my body strong and healthy.

Michael is a healer beyond just the physical plane. His massage is intuitive, deep, releasing, and grounding at once. On his table, it is quickly evident that he is present in the moment at hand and nowhere else– he is intensely focused– listening to your words and also your body’s communication. Following both massages I’ve had from Michael, I have experienced an increased sense of well-​being and vitality, increased range of movement in my neck/​shoulders/​back/​hips– I leave feeling relaxed, open, and at ease.
In a brief conversation with Michael you will sense the depth of his healing capacity of both they body and heart.
Say goodbye to random Groupon massages and give your body the respect it deserves.
You can’t go back to random massages after Michael, and you won’t want to :)

intuitive and experienced. If you want a great massage Michael is your man.

I have had a LOT of deep tissue and sports massage work done and Michael ranks in the top 3 for sure. I was really impressed with his knowledge of the body and muscles. He worked on some muscles I didn’t even knew existed! Great guy, too. Really interesting and integrated. I really enjoyed the conversation! Thanks for everything Michael!

Michael is an absolutely incredible healer. He understands exactly what you need and ensures that your experience is incredible. He puts his whole heart and soul into his work and it comes through with the relationships he builds and how many long time clients he has. I’ve been seeing him for years and there is no better massage in the bay area if not in all of California! Can’t recommend him more strongly, your body will thank you.

KILLER MASSAGE. Several Months ago I found Michael on here and the results have been remarkable. He clearly understands the structure of the body and goes right at the source. Be forewarned, there will be some solid wincing on your part, because he finds those problem zones and zeros in on them like a Badger. But, when you leave and as the weeks go by, I promise you will feel amazing. I keep referring him to all of my friends. GO.

I just had the most amazing massage from Michael. It was my first time there and I did not know what to expect. The massage was unlike any that I have ever experienced. I feel as if Michael is the real deal. I cant think of the best way to describe him. A massage therapy wizard? For someone who is seeking a massage as therapy for pain, there should be no other person you would want to see after seeing Michael. I saw him at the end of a probably long day and week for him. Yet he worked very hard and seemed to make it his mission to try to fix me as much as possible. I truly appreciated his effort. Afterward, he spoke with me on what we can do and gave me tips on what I can do to stay healthy. I’m a healthcare provider, and when he wrapped up the session in that way, it made me realize he was a healthcare provider of sorts also. I was very impressed and pleased with my latest Unilocal find.
Okay the above was me about 2 – 3 months ago. I am still seeing Michael on a regular basis, and I truly feel he has helped me stay healthy. I am not pain free, however I am much improved since I met him. On that day that I met Michael, I truly could feel that he understood how much pain I had and that he knew he could make it much better. I really appreciate what he does for me. I think he’s super talented.

During my recent massage with Michael, all I could think about was the review I was going to write, now, never having written a review before this was new to me. I was pushed by the desire to Unilocal! And let everyone I could know about how fantastic Michaels massages are.
His deep, efficient and effective massages are the best!
He takes one hour and gives your whole body something to remember!:) It’s his many years of experience combined with a deep presence, I leave feeling deeply grateful and renewed to face the world. Something I need every so often.
And if you like me, need an excellent and thorough work, he is for you. Cheers

Michael does a great job with utilizing deep tissue and stretching in the upper and lower body. I felt renewed after my session since he really worked on the areas where I was sore or that was tender. When I worked out the next day my body felt good and flexible and didn’t have any tightness what so ever.

Michael is amazing! I have had a lot of massages in my time and a truly great massage is incredibly hard to come by and thus I am always cautious when I go to see someone new. I got my first massage from Michael 4 yrs ago, at a time when there was a lot going on in my life and it was showing up in my body. I’ll never forget that first massage. His intuitive touch and deep work were an amazing combination. Within minutes both my body and my soul had opened up. It was just what I needed to be in expert and trusting hands in a totally safe environment.
He has that rare ability to intuit exactly where my body most needs work, and uses perfect, strong pressure which I love. (I am blown away by how
strong his hands are.) After his massage I feel relaxed and refreshed.
In addition to the powerful body work, Michael is scary smart about the body, nutrition, and health and yet is so human and accessible. (For me this is an important part.) I love our short post-​massage sit downs to share some tea or water on his tatami mat and check-​in. It is the whole experience that is great. When traveling I still get occasional massages from others, but truly Michael has set, and maintains the bar!
Summary of why you should go see Michael:
* Impressive skill
* Warm, accessible personality
* Solid presence can hold steady in transformative space
* Has a genuine concern for the whole person
* Intuition with what the body needs right then and there, not a canned massage.
I highly recommend his work. It is really difficult to find a truly gifted body worker. You won’t be disappointed!
Thank you Michael for doing what you do! It is a much needed gift.

I have been continuing to work with Michael on a weekly basis and this past weekend raced at the Fifth Avenue Mile in Manhattan, NY. I had an excellent race and ran a personal record time and a lot of kudos goes to Michael for his help as y running form felt loose and smooth. I can safey say that was the most relaxed I have felt in a race so things are moving in the right direction. Michael has also helped me from a sports psychological stand point guiding me to listen to my body when racing and not to be outcome and results focused which I put into practice over the weekend in my race! As I have mentioned before I would highly recommend Michael to anyone– his massage work is great and the progress I have made with his help is excellent.

I have now been going to get massage from Michael at Life Force Massage, now for a bit over a month. In that time I have noticed a big difference in the way I feel– especially my back and neck which both get particularly tight (from sitting at a computer). I have felt a lot looser and where I would feel a lot of pain and knots in my shoulders they have now pretty much gone away. My husband who is a professional runner also sees Michael for treatments and it has helped his running a great deal… I would highly recommend trying him out, I’m very happy with the results.

I have been Michael’s client for more then 10 years, having regular weekly sessions. He is the absolute best therapist in the area. I’ve tried other therapists and nobody comes close to his style.
He saved me from a chronic back pain after surgery not to mention all other exercise and stress related smaller problems.
He puts a tremendous amount of energy and care in every session. It just doesn’t get better then this. He also has a really good knowledge about the body and how to approach the problem. So, pain or relaxation, he is just the best.

I have been having massages with Michael for going on 8 years. I went to him out of stress, stress and more stress. I committed to going every week until I felt human again. He is so good at the skeleton and how it all works that he was able to determine the problem in my groin, doctors just sent me from one test to another with NO answers, Michael found the Answer! And over time cured it! Then after 3 shoulder surgeries over the years, I was still in constant pain, again Michael to the rescue. I’m not cured by any means but I’m on the road to a pain free life again.
I couldn’t give him a better recommendation!

As a former Athletic Trainer and sports medicine specialist I highly recommend Michael DiBenedetto for your choice in massage therapy. He’s intuitive and definitely the best therapist I’ve experienced since moving back to the bay area in 2003.