Bayan Roots

Rose Foronda has taken her prodigious massage talents and opened a new, beautiful studio for yoga, massage, and foam roller classes. The foam roller classes that Rose teaches are on Thursdays at 6 p.m., and I walked out last week feeling as though I’d had a full-​on massage. And the class is only $ 12.
Rose is a teacher at McKinnon massage school, and some of the people she trained also offer massages here. I had a half-​hour massage by Ingrid that was wonderful. (There’s a special going on now.) And Rose herself is – really – the very best I’ve ever experienced.
I would give ten stars if I could! Check it out.

Let me begin this by saying that I am a chiropractic student that is learning/​knows a lot about the body. I am pretty picky about who touches me and trying new massage therapists because my career depends upon it. Now, that being said– Rose is an extraordinary massage therapist! From the second I walked into Bayan Roots, I felt relaxed and comfortable. Then there was this AMAZING massage! Rose’s body work was just what I needed to wind down before the weekend. They listened to exactly what I needed before and during our time. Rose used a variety of techniques that best met my sore, achy, athletic needs. Even though we were having a great time in conversation, they made sure to check in about pressure throughout our session. Oh! They also REALLY know the body and worked on each area with accuracy and great timing. Rose is also a professional business owner that takes great care and pride in their staff and all that they do. That shines through from beginning to end– with the beautiful space, the warm welcome, and the way their staff also interacted with me. Why are you still reading this? Book a session at Bayan Roots already!

I love this place! I’m am so happy to see a place of healing and wellness in Oakland. Rose is a phenomenal masseuse — I highly recommend her! Her foam rolling class is amazing! Yesi is a fabulous yoga instructor — she takes great care in guiding participants through the practice, and works to tailor the session towards your needs. I HIGHLY recommend this place!

Such a great new addition to the neighborhood. A massage with Rose is at the absolute top of my self care list, Rose is amazing. Normally the effects of a massage seem to wear off quickly, but with Rose the healing is lasting. Rose has an incredible healing presence and physical strength, and I always leave feeling restored. I have seen Rose for back pain, relaxation/​restoration, carpal tunnel, and late pregnancy massage. All were fantastic! I haven’t seen the other providers but no doubt they are fanatic too if Rose trained them ;)

I see other reviews start with «Rose is amazing» but… what else can you say? Rose is amazing!
I’ve been going to Rose for massage therapy for four years and continue because it’s so healing. Her knowledge, skill and attention to the needs of your body are so advanced I always walk away feeling «fixed» and soooo relaxed.
Her new space is bright and inviting and becoming a great place for a community to grow.

Rose is amazing. Seriously amazing.
I started going to see her during my first pregnancy. I wanted someone who was good, but who was also certified in prenatal massage and she came highly recommended. I saw her throughout that pregnancy and all though the next — sometimes once a week towards the end — and I consider those sessions with Rose one of the significant contributing factors to my having had healthy pregnancies and deliveries.
My kids are now 4 and 18 months and I have continued to see Rose regularly. She is knowledgeable, thorough, professional, and OMG her massages are incredible. Every time I leave her office I think to myself, «I have got to find time to do this more often!» Three of my good friends have also started seeing Rose (two of them during pregnancies) and are also hooked.

If any of you need some seriously GOOD back work, Rose Foronda is your therapist hands down! She worked the rope knots out there were up and down my spine like no one else has ever been able to do over the last many years. She intuitively knows just where to spots are and and how to work them out. I normally won’t even go to a female massage therapist because they are never strong enough for me. Not the case with Rose. She is a true healer over all and I’ve had a lot of massage and physical therapy done through my adult life.

I’ve been going to Rose Foronda for massage therapy for almost 5 years, and she is just the best there is. She’s helped with everything from my running-​related injuries to the boulders in my shoulders from hunching over a computer all day. She uses a mix of modalities based on what you need, and always seems to find that perfect balance between relaxation and intense bodywork. She’s very attentive and knowledgeable, and has taught me stretches for my problem areas that I’ve incorporated into my regular routine. I can’t recommend her highly enough!