Maria Rosales, massage therapist
Massage therapist with over 20 years of experience in deep tissue, sports, and Swedish massage. Now accepting new clients in Albany, CA near Berkeley.
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Strong hands, quiet focus
Maria Rosales is a licensed massage therapist who has spent over 20 years developing a feel for exactly how much pressure your body needs on any given day. She has strong hands, knows how to use them, and has built a reputation as a massage therapist who actually gets results.
Her massage therapy sessions blend deep tissue work with the flowing strokes of Swedish and sports massage. The result is something that is both therapeutic and genuinely relaxing. When she finds a problem area, she works it thoroughly but always knows when to ease up before it becomes too much.
Maria works in focused quiet, which most people really appreciate. She does not follow a script. Every session is tailored to what is going on with you that day, whether you are dealing with chronic tension, recovering from training, or just need your body to feel like it works again.
20+
Years as a massage therapist
85+
Five-star reviews
5
Session lengths available
Consistent results, every session
Chronic tension and stress
People carrying accumulated tension from work, posture, or daily life. Maria excels at unwinding stress patterns in the neck, shoulders, and upper back that have built up over months or years. Her massage therapy addresses root causes, not just symptoms.
Athletes and active people
Runners, swimmers, cyclists, and gym regulars who need a massage therapist that understands performance. Her deep tissue skills combined with sports massage technique work well for both recovery and maintenance.
People who want to actually relax
Maria's quiet approach and intuitive pressure create space where your nervous system can actually reset. Sessions are restorative, not just mechanical. Clients consistently say they feel lighter and looser after seeing their massage therapist.
Ongoing pain patterns
People dealing with persistent tension or old injuries that keep coming back. Maria's ability to trace pain to its source means improvements from massage therapy tend to last between sessions, not just fade by the next morning.
A massage therapist clients trust
I have a lot of shoulder and back pain and the massages I get from Maria really help release the tension from my muscles. I can literally feel my shoulders after a session drop lower on my body from the tension being released. Maria is a great massage therapist, is considerate of different pressures and is very kind.
Meeting Maria for the first time was like discovering a hidden gem. She focused on all the areas that needed attention: neck, shoulders, back, hips, glutes, and hamstrings. She pinpointed knots I was not aware of and addressed them with precision and strength. I left feeling like a brand new person.
I am an Olympic swimmer and represented Berkeley as a division 1 athlete. The massages make a big impact as a regular part of my recovery routine. Both Oscar and Maria give very focused massages with special attention to detail. I really recommend scheduling a massage.
I came in after a long roller derby tournament feeling sore and achy. Maria was prepared when I arrived and was aware of my injuries. My deep tissue massage was just what I needed and Maria's pressure was perfect. I have already referred my whole team.
Session lengths to fit your needs
45-minute session
$130
When you know exactly where the problem is and want targeted, efficient work from your massage therapist. Great for a stubborn shoulder, tight hip flexors, or a flare-up that needs attention.
60-minute session
$160
Enough time for your massage therapist to work through multiple areas without rushing. Whether you are training hard, sitting too much, or carrying tension from daily life, this session covers what you need.
75-minute session
$185
When 60 is not quite enough. The extra time lets your massage therapist dig deeper into stubborn spots while still addressing the whole picture. A favorite for clients with complex pain patterns.
90-minute session
$210
For when your body needs serious attention. Maria has time to work systematically from problem areas to compensating muscles to everything in between. No rushing, no compromises.
120-minute session
$275
The works. No shortcuts. Your massage therapist can address everything that needs attention, try different approaches, and really dial in what your body needs. Walk out feeling completely different.
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