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I am one to never write reviews, good or bad — but I will vouch for Carlos anyday.
I just finished my fifth session with Carlos and am lucky to have found him. I have suffered from lower back pain on and off for about eight years, and it was only until about 3 years ago that I learned the pinch in my lower back was a result of tightness in my legs/​glutes. For those of you who know the pain associated with sciatica — it’s no joke. Sitting for long periods of time aka «a desk job» turns out to be the culprit, and when your sciatic nerve is pinched — sitting is the last thing you want or can do.
I had previously found a massage therapist in the south bay (who has since retired), that was able to cure my unbearable back pain and informed me to just get a lacrosse ball and basically sit over it and roll it around my glutes and hamstring to prevent and treat future incidents. This little lacrosse ball traveled with me wherever I went, and whenever I felt tightness, it would do the trick… until 6 weeks ago.
I was getting ready to head to work. bent over to tie my shoe and as I came out from the hunched over position — BAM. a sharp shooting pain that was all too familiar. I thought nothing of it and went off to work, knowing that I could give myself a massage later that day with my trusty lacrosse ball. Oh was I so wrong… I spent the next 3 weeks in agony. I had an idea of what was wrong, and I tried to cure myself. I purchased a foam roller, a massage stick, a supernova ball, and this other contraption which i cant even describe — it was like Sports Authority knew I was coming and had the tools lined up for me. I would stretch and massage throughout the day and feel 60−70% normal by night, only to tighten up while sleeping (if you can call it sleep when every movement wakes you from the sudden sharp pain) and wake up at 20% the next day and have to do it all over again.
I tried a regular masseusse and told them where to concentrate — but no help. After two weeks of agony, I cried uncle and thought the issue was something major and I went off to see a chiropractor. The chiro was one of the worst experiences I have had at a «doctors» office. I was told my hip was completely misaligned and one of my legs was shorter than the other due to this and it was going to take some major rehabilitation to correct the issue — scare tactics… In the end I left with the same pain I had arrived with.
At this point, my mother had visited a ‘rolfing’ masseuse and told me to look for one. I found Carlos on Unilocal and my body was hooked from the first visit.
Releasing all the tension and tightness throughout my body gave me a euphoric tingling sensation. Carlos informed me it was blood flow — I call it the magic touch. I felt relief after the first visit and scheduled my 2^nd a few days later, and have been seeing him once a week since. All the major issues have been worked on and I will continue to see him regularly to prevent future issues.
If you suffer from any type of back pain, do not wait another second and just give Carlos a call — you won’t regret it.

Carlos is a Jedi level body fixer. There are massage therapists out there and that’s nice and all, for a relaxing weekend at the spa in Napa valley… but when you really mess yourself up like I do, be it crashing yourself off your horse or launching yourself headfirst into the kitchen cabinets, you need a specialist and he is it!
Carlos goes where muscle-​rubbers can’t… the chiropractor can pop you back into place, but Carlos will make sure it stays there!

Carlos is an incredible talented healer and has a very strong intuitive sense of what the body needs, with the technical ability to enact rapid healing through therapeutic massage. I went in for an emergency massage as my back was out of alignment & very tense, resulting in an inability to think clearly. Carlos was able to locate the problem and resolve it completely within a 60 minute session.
I felt immediately comfortable in his presence and I am generally very skeptical and a seeker of the best of the best. Carlos is that person :)

Carlos offers massages that heal the body and soul. If you’re looking for powerful bodywork, he’s the guy. He thoroughly works out the tension from the inside out. He incorporates sound healing, meditation and good olé fashion strong touch to work out those knots. I literally was to brought tears on several occasions, releasing physically and emotionally the stresses of life. I can’t explain how amazingly holistic his approach is. Carlos consistently provides one of the most healing massages I’ve ever had in my life. I highly recommend you investing in yourself with Carlos.

Wow. Is Carlos superhuman?
Our discussion was phenomenal. I came to him from the darkest place I’ve ever been.
Deep and wide ranging and powerful.
His bodywork that followed was also powerful. It was scary accepting the level of pressure he gives — way outside my normal comfort level, but I was confident I was in good hands and I’m both glad and stunned I found the ability to ease into it.

I have had several fantastic sessions with Carlos.
Carlos is and excellent masseur and goes out of his way to set the mood in his sessions. He explains everything if you are new to having massage therapy. Carlos is very good at putting you at ease and listening to your feedback. Carlos is very knowledgeable with spiritual healing and focuses on how the body is connected.

I had a excellent session with Carlos. I focus the on area that I need to release, it was intense but made a difference to the area rest of my body. He show me an exercise that is pretty effective. He is good at knowing what needs to be focus I’m definitely going for sessions with Carlos. Myofasica release does wonders on repairing your body back to new again. Thank you Carlos your Awesome! :)

Another successful visit with Carlos! I had sprained my foot very badly over 4^th of july weekend and went to see him a week after. My foot was still swelling and difficult to walk on with out the assistance of a cane, putting it down on the ground was also painful with every step. I took some ibuprofen which helped only slightly… I had seen a couple of other therapists before Carlos and was still unable to walk on it properly. For 90 minutes Carlos worked on both my feet, legs and also balanced my hips from having to compensate weight for my foot. Afterwards my foot was still sore but I did no longer not needed the assistance of my cane by the next day. Thank you again for helping me Carlos! i will definitely be sending more people your way.

Carlos is a really great masseuse and a great healer. He is easy to make an appointment with. He came to my house with everything: massage table, scented oils, He is very attentive and will listen to what is needed to be done. I love that he reminds me to breath so I can let all the tension out.

As a dancer, yogi, athlete and someone who stands for several hours a day, body work is something I require to stay in balance and to stay physically healthy. It’s also a great way for me to experience release. Iv’e seen a LOT of practitioners (massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, chiropractic, etc) over the years and I have landed on a healing practitioner who actually continues to heal, work, serve in a way that has transformed my life.
I’ve been seeing Carlos regularly since 2012 and have to say that there is no one in the Bay Area I would rather see for bodywork. I look forward to our sessions (I try to see him twice a month) as they really do ground me and give me more ease in movement and range of mobility.
What I have found in working with Carlos, is that I have seen the relationship between my body tension and energy to the mental and emotional stress of my life, my work and my business. Whether I know how those stressors present themselves in my body, Carlos does. Carlos also knows anatomy well enough to find the connectivity between my pain or whatever I am experiencing and therefore finds the best healing solution.
I would say that my experience of the Deep Tissue work combined with the energy work of Reiki have been both magical and miraculous! Especially when I let Carlos know that I have a particular pain or injury. I have gotten off the table pain-​free and healed!

I’ve seen many different healers, and Carlos is without a doubt, hands down, the most effective for my muscular issues (neck, back, shoulders, arms). He’s a very caring and giving person, on top of being talented.
I work 10 hour days, 5 – 6 days a week, at a computer (full time attorney), and so I’ve developed some serious issues from sitting all day with the added stress of being a litigator. I tried many things to release, including yoga, acupressure, soaking in salt baths. Nothing is nearly as effective as Carlos even though I’ve only seen him twice. But he works wonders!
He’s also great to talk to and learn from :)

I have never had better bodywork than I have with Carlos! He is loving and gentle but also firm at the right times. He has been doing this for years and clearly demonstrates that he was born to do it. Something magical takes place during the massaging process that makes you feel absolutely amazing and healed. He says he is a Reiki master from a family healing lineage and when I looked up what that was it made clear sense why the results were so astounding. I honestly don’t know what to say. Also If you pay attention, you’ll learn how to massage too and thats an added bonus.

This man is GIFTED — I’m definitely going to see him again.
I called Carlos on a Friday night after a friend had recommended him highly. My fiancé and I were both super stressed with work and out-​of-​whack from bending over computers all day. Carlos agreed to see us both for 90 minute appointments the following day. We were 25 minutes late due to my inability to record addresses correctly, followed by phone battery death… which was sort of a metaphor for the shape I was in when we arrived. By the time we left, I was a completely different person, inside and out. I really won’t try to explain what he does, because he obviously deeply a healer in a way you don’t get taught in school.
My fiancé can write his own positive review, but I know I’m headed to do another session this week or next.

Carlos has been giving me massages for about 5 years now and he’s by far hands down the best massage therapist in Cali! I highly recommend him for any healing needs you have! Thanks for always healing me Carlos! I just hope you don’t get too busy

Getting bodywork done by Carlos was a huge eye-​opener for me. I’ve been suffering from post-​surgery scoliosis for most of my life so am constantly in pain or discomfort, but Carlos taught me a lot why that is. He’s both healing and scientific about his approach to my problem. As it turns out, my back was constantly in a tangled array of knots and I also had lots of knots in places like my stomach so getting a regular massage isn’t the most efficient for me. He was very helpful in pointing out some of my irregularities and helping me slowly correct them.
This was probably one of the best massages I’ve had in my life. While it did hurt a bit at times, I truly felt like a new person afterwards. I’m so grateful!

I have been going to Carlos for bodywork for about a year and the results have been tremendous. He has whittled down a constellation of knots and trigger points throughout my back, shoulders, neck, and hips to almost nothing. I always walk away from the massage floating on air. After a few months of structural bodywork from Carlos, my body started to realign and the constant pain in my neck and hips decreased considerably.
Carlos is extremely knowledgable on the body and understands how everything is connected and different parts work together. He truly has an unparalleled gift for massage. His energy is soothing and caring.
I have recommended him to friends and to anyone else seeking relief from pain.

I’ve had the privilege of both working with Carlos and receiving bodywork from him. He’s an positively energized individual. His passion for massage is infectious.
Sessions with Carlos are caring, cleansing, and aligning.
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to experience the joy that Carlos brings to each massage.

Been seeing Carlos for over a year on a monthly basis and it’s been great. He focuses and targets areas where muscle tissue has become tense, rough, fibrotic and gradually loosens it up. Allows for greater movement and body awareness. He’s calm, easy-​going listener with lots of good ideas.

Carlos really helped me out when I had a major pain, literally in my bum. He’s willing to go the extra mile for sure! I’d recommend him to anyone who wants quality work and good feedback on how to truly heal your body and give it the maximum ability it needs to move and live in a healthy way.

Carlos is amazing. I went to him after a month of hard startup work. My shoulders had been super hunched at my computer non-​stop, I’d basically given up exercise and was under a great deal of stress. Carlos talked to me before our session, understood my situation and then the session began.
The massage was amazing. It was strong and focused on de-​knotting my body. As is natural when your body is cramped up, it hurts sometimes. But it’s healthy pain. During the massage I felt a sense of calm and peace return. My life had been super stressful till then and I was losing a lot of energy. During the massage, I felt it return.
I expected to be sore the next day as has often happened to me after bodywork. But I was totally fine! Such a pleasant surprise.
I felt stronger and healthier after the massage — both mentally and physically. Now I have a go-​to for stress and pain relief.
Carlos is the best!