Nelson Olivera

Nelson is very strong and a great masseur. I’d say he is especially good for very athletic guys like me who need very firm and deep massage to take the knots out and keep us on the court. Thumbs way up!

I’ve been getting massages for years, and recently came to Nelson after my old massage therapist closed down his practice. Nelson is very knowledgeable, friendly, and most importantly really great at giving deep therapeutic massage. He ended up spending even longer than the time I had booked with me to work on some particular areas, and then spent even longer afterwards explaining the details behind what he was doing. As a bonus, he’s also super convenient to reach right next to the Church MUNI stop.

Wow! Nelson is a gifted massage therapist who communicates, helps my body heal and makes me laugh. Even sometimes through the pain. Nelson understands the damage modern work does to some of us and he is magic at working out those tenesions and suggesting other ways to manuever. He has really helped me listen more to my body, be more aware of how I sit and stand. I really look forward to seeing him every few weeks. Many thanks, Nelson. See you soon.

I went to Nelson based on other Unilocal reviews and was not disappointed. I got the really deep massage that previous therapists have promised but couldn’t quite deliver. Nelson was flexible, creative and communicative in his approach to the persistent pain around my scapula, providing a massage that both went deep at the roots of my pain, and was soothing and relaxing too. I learned a bit of anatomy and got some good suggestions for dealing with my overworked muscles on my own. I will definitely go back to Nelson, and will recommend him to friends and colleagues too.

Nelson is becoming my go to solution for tuning up my body from running and CrossFit. He has a really great touch which he can use to great physical benefit on a spectrum from relaxation to active improvement of muscle tissue with pressure. Great body work for those who want to have healthy tissue.

I came to Nelson because I was having terrible stiffness in my neck due to lifting weights and sleeping. As I was walking in, Nelson immediately could tell what was bothering me, and was quick to point out the muscles that needed to be massaged.
Nelson worked magic on me, really grinding out the muscle knots in my upper back/​shoulder, using his full body weight, which no offense I don’t think a female masseuse would have been able to do. By the end of the massage my neck’s range of motion was nearly fully returned.
Additionally, Nelson was a sweet and caring man, he was in no rush and really made me feel welcomed. I could tell he had real concern for my health. Highly recommended and I plan to come back again in the near future. Obrigado, Nelson!

I sent this email a few weeks back. I just went to see Nelson again yesterday and he asked if I would post it. Don’t know why I didn’t think of that myself. He continues to work with me on the table like no one else I’ve ever experience. You gotta experience it for yourself. Here’s the email:
Hi Nelson,
I just gotta tell you again how wonderful it was to have you work on me with such gusto and care today. The rest of my day was amazing. I think a major shift took place on the table there with you. I feel more open to my passion and my vitality. I’m so grateful for you and the healing gift that you offer. No one has ever had the guts or energy to help me penetrate my armor the way you did today.
Thanks again,
peter

I’m going for my second massage tomorrow. After my last massage with Nelson I felt very grounded and balanced. He really understood my body and how it works. Probably better than I did. The hot stones he used really helped my muscles relax and he has a good firm massage technique. I recommend.

Nelson is a fantastic masseuse.
When I arrived he was friendly and conversational, gently gathering information about my preferences and allowing me to relax and feel a little more unpressured. I understood very quickly that my comfort was most important to him.
Nelson understands when to be firm and where a more gentle touch is needed. He has a funny, endearing manner and, in my case, cleverly distracted me with conversation while working the tension out of tougher spots.
Nelson is great at what he does. I’m really looking forward to seeing him again and would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for a massage. I’d even say that Nelson gave me the best massage I’ve ever had.

I went to Nelson in November 2013 for back pain I’d had for over six months that even acupuncture hadn’t helped. He suggested certain exercises and gave a great massage. He radiated positive energy and thoughts. My back has been so much better since then and that’s been over five months! I credit his healing hands and words! I just went back to him because of stomach and dizziness issues. I believe I am on the road to recovery. Thank you Nelson your intuitive Massage Humana! I truly recommend you!

I went in for a massage, and came out feeling as if I had had a life transforming encounter. Nelson is extraordinarily gifted as a body worker. He took time to inquire into my physical ailments, and connected intuitively with exactly what some of the issues were beneath the physical problem areas. I learned invaluable lessons about stress, and how to create more peace and well being in my body. He skillfully helped me move through the painful places in my arms and hands, and I left feeling more invigorated, rested, and at peace. It wasn’t simply a massage, it was a journey. For which I am deeply grateful.
I recommend Nelson highly!

Nelson is truly wonderful. Setting an appointment with him was extremely simple. I called him on Wednesday and we set up an appointment for Saturday. Done.
He’s extremely knowledgeable and skilled, especially where I need treatment the most (knots in my upper back). At the end of the session, my whole body was left feeling lighter and more relaxed. Nelson is a master at his craft and I am definitely seeing Nelson again.
I would recommend him to all of my family and friends and I suggest you give him a call NOW!

Nelson is quite remarkable. I bought a three pack of massages off Lifebooker and went to the salon. it was a bit confusing as the massages took place ut of Ele Ele Salon on guererro and the salon is nextdoor to the nail salon which has the same name, so I walked in there at first and all the nail ladies looked at me like deer in headlights and didnt understand what I was referring to when I asked for Nelson. The massage was nothing short of incredible. First, he looked at my bone structure and discussed my posture and activities in life with me so I could get a better understanding of where my neck discomfort stemmed from. He made the space very comfortable with good energy despite the fact that its a little side room in the back of the salon and isn’t «spa» like but Nelson uses hot stones, has relaxing music, and all the skills needed to make you feel transported into a dimension of tranquility. On the third and final massage the only complaint I have is the man I assumed to be the salon owner was on the phone speaking very loudly and there are 2 doors between the rooms but very thin walls and I could hear his entire conversation which really took away from the massage experience. It didnt happen the first two times though. I will def. be going back to Nelson.

Want a great body work session AND deep conversations about life and living? Nelson is your healer. His work is impeccable: consistently effective, adapted to what you need that day and beyond, mix of methods he figures out – with you – that is most well suited for what ails you.
He works both in SF Mission and Oakland/​Piedmont. Get to him as soon as you need him…

We’re on our way to San Francisco!!! Why?!? Well our destination of choice use to be Santa Barbara, but we «can’t get no satisfaction». Our massage therapist Nelson Olivera relocated to S.F. from Santa Barbara and we HAVE to follow him there. My husband and I have just about given up on ever finding a therapist for massage as skilled, effective and as intuitive as Nelson. So San Francisco here we come…