While competing in High School sports, Joshua developed a passion for the discipline of training, body building and instructing others to reach their health goals. That passion led him to pursue a degree in Sports Medicine. Along the way, he was introduced to the benefits of massage while training with friends from his church community. This encouraged him to pivot into the field of massage therapy and he applied to the National Holistic Institute. Human anatomy, Kinesiology and massage came easy to him and he's been using his abilities to facilitate healing and growth for his clients ever since. Joshua offers Swedish/Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, 
Sports, Hot Stone and Prenatal/Postnatal. 

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California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC)

Certification #38333

Preferred Gender Pronouns: He/Him/His

Annie has always been fascinated by the human experience (body & mind) seeing it as an incredible work of art with so many interconnecting parts that make up who we are & how we move through the world. Her work as a Board Certified Massage Therapist and as a Massage Instructor at the SF School of Massage & Bodywork only deepens her curiosity of the connections between body, mind, & spirit.

 

Using a variety of intentional and intuitive bodywork techniques, Annie partners with you to create a tailored, flowing massage for your session that helps you move with greater ease, calms your nervous system, and deeply nourishes your soul leaving you to feel just plain good both on and off the table.

 

In her free time, Annie can either be found ‘incatpacitated’ on the couch under Pip or Edgar, spending time with her loved ones, or exploring new places near and far!

 

California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) 

Certification #79615

Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB)

Certification #2000874

Preferred Gender Pronouns:She/Her/Hers

Loba's journey into the world of massage therapy started when she was taking anthropology classes at the Peralta College. She was highly fascinated in human evolution, the body and all the systems that comprise our wonderful bodies.

 

Occasionally she would give friends and family members neck, shoulder and hand massages. Every one of them would always rave about how well she did and how relaxed they felt afterwards. Her mom always suggested that she should go to school and study massage therapy, but at the time, she had a corporate job and the thought of leaving was a leap that she wasn't ready to take. However, after a few months of weighing her options and realizing that she would have much more time, freedom and flexibility with being a massage therapist, she took the leap and signed up for classes at National Holistic Institute in Emeryville.

 

Loba loves that she has the opportunity to listen to and serve her clients according to their individual needs and concerns. She has a natural ability to locate areas of tension that may require more attention, she currently offers Swedish/Deep Tissue and Hot Stone massages. When she's not massaging clients, you can find her teaching art at Vallejo Schools, spending time with her family, meditating, reading or creating products for her business.

 

California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) 

Certification # 22266

Preferred Gender Pronouns:She/Her/Hers

Jose Luis is passionate about helping people feel their best, relax, and achieve optimal health through a holistic approach. His understanding of the connection between thoughts, emotions, and physical health motivated him to specialize in Energy and Somatic Massage Therapy. Over the years, his practice has evolved, expanding his range of modalities. Currently, he specializes in Lymphatic Drainage, Relaxation, and Pain Relief, drawing from his extensive toolbox to customize sessions tailored to his clients' needs, taking their healing to the next level.

 

With nearly 1500 hours of training, his expertise includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Trigger Point, Thai Massage for Table, Morales Method Pain Specialist, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Ortho-Bionomy, Craniosacral Therapy, Ashiatsu, Applied Kinesiology, Neuro-Emotional Technique, Bach Flower Essences, EMDR, various levels of Vibrational Healing (including Sound Healing and Shock & Trauma Re-patterning), and other energy work modalities like Access Bars.

Jose Luis earned his Certified Lymphedema Therapist designation in 2021 after completing a rigorous 135-hour specialization training course.

 

At Tune-Up Holistic Care, Jose Luis offers: Custom Integrative Massage Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Vibrational Healing Massage Therapy, and Phenomenal Touch 3-D Massage.

 

California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC)

Certification #76458
Preferred Gender Pronouns: He/Him/His

Andres’ journey into bodywork began with his martial arts training. Captivated by the intricate relationship between form and movement, he learned from his best teachers how to understand the body-mind connection through bodywork. This exploration led him to discover how the integrity of the myofascial system is closely interconnected with the skeletal and neuromuscular structures.

 

After graduating from the San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork with a certificate in therapeutic massage, Andres honed his skills in customizing the massage experience to support each client’s unique healing process. He is trained in Swedish Deep Tissue, Myofascial Massage, and both Clinical and Neuromuscular Therapies.

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California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC)

Certification #99710
Preferred Gender Pronouns: He/Him/His

Lauren Leisse is a passionate advocate for preventative and holistic care. After over a decade of hands-on experience in the bodywork field, Lauren retired from her career as a massage therapist to focus on the next chapter of her wellness journey. 

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Lauren graduated from The Soma Institute for Clinical Massage in Chicago and built a diverse and fulfilling career in the industry. Her background includes work in prestigious spas in both Chicago and San Francisco, as well as providing care to individuals with severe mental illness as a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service Coordinator in various psychiatric nursing homes throughout Chicago.

 

In addition to her clinical experience, Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from DePaul University, which has greatly influenced her approach to the body-mind connection and personal wellness. Her dedication to personal growth and healing continues to inform her work in the wellness community.

 

Lauren enjoys exploring new interests, relaxing, and spending quality time with loved ones. She remains committed to supporting holistic health practices through Tune Up Holistic Care.

 

California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC)

Certification #19297

Preferred Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers