Dina Minyon, CMT

I’ve been going to Dina for about 15 years and she’s absolutely amazing! I used to go to high end spas when I lived in NY, but I always came back to see Dina because her massages were so much better. She can find my sore spots without my saying anything. And once I started getting her 1.5hr massages, I could never go back to 1 hour. She’s awesome!

Finding Dina was a lifesaver! Dina’s massage allowed me to survive my last two months of pregnancy.
Imagine a horrendous head-​cold, aching across the neck and back, and 7 months pregnant with a concentrated extra 30 pounds hanging right out front. I needed relief! I needed a warm and gentle massage to release all those tired muscles. I needed a chance to relax all those exhausted parts of my body so I could recover from my cold and at least endure the last two months of pregnancy.
Until I was in this predicament, I did not realize massage therapists could specialize in pregnancy massage. I didn’t know I needed special treatment. I just knew I needed help!
Enter the lovely and capable Dina Minyon with her strong, gentle, knowing hands and specialized pregnancy massage training. After the first massage my aching back felt better; my head could again turn on my tight neck; and finally, finally (finally!) my nasal passages started to drain and my head cold started to clear. I wanted to cry with thankfulness.
Dina’s massages helped me enjoy the last months of pregnancy, as I was able to return to full health and get back to hiking around local parks!
Pregnant but still want a massage? Look no further!
Want relief from tense muscles? Dina’s your gal! Book your appointment today!

Dina came highly recommended from a trusted colleague. She was very flexible with my busy schedule and was able to accomodate me right away. I made an appointment for later that week and rushed over after work on a fairly warm day.
Her place is very welcoming, comfortable, and clean. She is very warm, sweet and an incredibly strong masseuse. I generally like a strong deep tissue massage and she did the job. The pressure was perfect and she worked out some longstanding knots in the shoulder, neck and anterior deltoids that my husband has tried to work out but just can’t seem to get. She is a consumate professional and did a phenomenal job working out the major issues. If I could, I’d see her once a month, gotta figure out how to get the HSA to pay for massage therapy!
Hands down, I will be back and I highly recommend the 90 minute massage, 60 minutes is just way too short, the 90 minutes were just enough to work out the pain and knots in my back, shoulders and still get to my achy feet.

Dina is an amazing massage therapist, who I feel so lucky to
have found. She’s got a gentle way but incredibly strong hands. Over
the years I’ve called her with numerous aches, pains, injuries, and
pregnancy. She’s proven expertise in responding to these, and also
discovering and alleviating areas of tension I didn’t even know of.
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First of all, I just want to say that as soon as you meet Dina, you can’t help but feel how special her energy is. She calms you down immediately with her sweetness.
Then comes the massage that’s totally A+++++! I went to her home office straight from work and was really frazzled. It usually takes me a while to wind down but as soon as she started massaging my scalp, all my troubles started falling off. She really digs deep into the trouble spots but she’s careful not to hurt you or make you uncomfortable. I went home in a cloud! She’s by far one of the best massage therapists in town.
Thank goodness for angels like her.

Dina has magic hands…(she’s magical, too). Many years ago I trained to become a massage therapist and then I had my own practice for a time. Once I was trained as a masseuse no massage felt the same after that — I became much more aware and «critical» of what I was feeling.
Dina’s hands know where to go, how deep to go, and how to (or not) interact with me as I’m in the twilight zone. There have been times that I raise my head to see what she is doing because her hands feel so big (larger than life — if you’ve had a good massage you will know what I’m talking about) and soft. Dina is great… a real treat.

Heavenly. Dina’s studio is clean and simple, a good balance of mellow and professional. After two prenatal massages I am a devoted client. Dina is strong and patient and soothing. She blends great technique with sensitive intuition. She provides excellent care from the heart. Nothing fancy. Simply really, really good.

Dina is amazing! This woman has so much strength and yet can be so gentle and soft, I highly recommend Dina as a massage therapist. Her studio is lovely, very relaxing, with a beautifully soft color scheme, artwork, and music. 90 minutes with Dina and you’ll feel so refreshed and relaxed at the same time.
I used to see her in her Berkeley office and followed her to her new studio, she is such a kind person that makes you feel absolutely at home and comfortable in her studio.
Deep tissue or softer touch, Dina is very receptive as to what you want and knows on what areas to focus on (tension in shoulders, neck, etc), it’s quite a treat to see her.
Making an appointment is easy, I usually let her know what days/​time frame works best for me and she usually gets back to me within a couple of days, she’s accommodating to her client’s schedules though she is busy I’m sure as she has quite a following.

I received a full body massage from Dina a few months ago and it was just wonderful! The space that she uses for massage is warm, inviting, and felt so safe… just walking in made you relax. Her persona is also the same way — she makes you feel comfortable INSTANTLY. She was thorough with sitting down with you and finding out what works or doesn’t work for you physically AND emotionally. The massage itself made me drool with happiness!

I highly recommend Dina as a massage therapist. Though I’ve known her for some time, I just had my very first massage with her and it was absolutely fantastic. I will definitely be a repeat customer. A while back I got a very pregnant friend a gift certificate to see Dina, and she raved and raved about the experience; I now know why. Dina is calm, experienced, and deeply empathic, during both the pre-​massage conversation as well as the actual massage. We talked for a bit before getting started, and I mentioned that I used to have low back trouble, and that, though the pain is mostly gone now, I still have never had a masseuse go near the area. She suggested that we try it, but wasn’t pushy at all. Once the massage started I was so blissed out that I forgot about my back; when she reached the area she was extremely gentle and aware, and I really trusted her hands. She worked the low back for some time, and it felt fantastic. It’s been about 8 or 9 years since I’ve let someone massage that area, and was pretty major to finally let someone go there.
Overall, the massage experience was superb; she used heating pads on my midsection/​low back (excellent since I had cramps), played soothing non-​annoying music, and she used a very nice massage lotion that left me soft and happy and not greasy. Most importantly, though, Dina was very, very intuitive and responsive as she worked; she sensed when someone was uncomfortable, and though she encouraged me to breathe through some of the more tender spots, she was never aggressive, and she always listened to my voice and body.
Awesome massage! Awesome Dina!