OSCAR HERNANDEZ
Berkeley Sports & Deep Tissue Massage Therapist
Oscar doesn't just massage where it hurts. He figures out why it hurts in the first place. That shoulder pain might actually be coming from how you sleep, or your lower back problems could trace back to tight hip flexors from years at a desk. He's good at reading these patterns.
His sessions combine deep tissue work to release chronic tension with sports massage techniques that support athletic performance. The pressure is strong enough to make real changes, but he adjusts to what you can handle and what your body needs that day.
Who Works with Oscar
Athletes who need more than relaxation. Cyclists, runners, and triathletes come to Oscar for strategic bodywork that fits their training schedules and competition prep.
Office workers battling tech neck and the accumulated damage of desk life. Oscar is particularly good at reversing the postural problems that come with modern work.
Active people who want to stay mobile and recover faster. Weekend warriors, yoga practitioners, and fitness enthusiasts who refuse to slow down.
Chronic pain clients who've tried everything else. People dealing with persistent tension or old injuries often find success with Oscar's systematic approach to pain patterns.
What to Expect
Every session starts with understanding your situation. Oscar takes time during intake to learn about your pain patterns, what activities matter to you, and what you're hoping to accomplish. This isn't one-size-fits-all massage.
You can book 45-minute sessions for focused work on specific problems, 60-75 minutes for thorough treatment, or 90-120 minutes for comprehensive athletic recovery work.
Clients consistently report better range of motion, less pain, and the ability to get back to activities they thought were done for. Oscar also explains what he's finding and gives you strategies for maintaining improvements between visits.
Why Bay Area Clients Choose Verdure
Verdure Sports Massage is located in Berkeley and serves people throughout the Bay Area who are serious about results. While many massage places focus on relaxation, Oscar's practice is built around performance and pain resolution.
His reputation brings in clients from Oakland, San Francisco, and across the East Bay who want therapeutic massage that goes beyond the typical spa experience. This is bodywork for people who expect to see real changes.
How Oscar Works
Oscar Hernandez has been practicing therapeutic massage in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 15 years. He built Verdure Sports Massage around one simple idea: real targeted work with real results that last. Whether you're training for your next marathon, dealing with an old injury, or just sick of constant tension, Oscar's approach helps you move better and feel stronger.