MARIA ROSALES
Berkeley Deep Tissue, Swedish, & Sports Massage Therapist
About Maria
Maria has been practicing massage therapy for over 20 years, building a solid reputation as someone who actually gets results. Her sessions blend Deep Tissue work with the flowing strokes of Swedish and Sports massage, giving you something that's both therapeutic and genuinely relaxing.
How Maria Got Started
Maria entered the massage field in 2003 because she wanted to help people feel better in their bodies. After two decades of practice, she's developed a style that's both precise and adaptable. She has a knack for reading what your body needs and finding exactly the right amount of pressure to get there.
What Sessions with Maria Are Like
Maria works in focused quiet, which most people really appreciate. She has strong hands and knows how to use them. When she finds a problem area, she'll work it thoroughly but always knows when to ease up before it becomes too much.
Maria doesn't just work where you hurt. She traces pain back to where it's actually coming from. That neck tension might be connected to how you hold your shoulders all day, or your lower back problems could stem from tight hip flexors. She's good at figuring out these patterns and tackling the real issue instead of just the symptom.
People often tell Maria they feel "lighter and looser" after seeing her, with relief that sticks around well after they leave the table.
Why People Keep Coming Back
Maria's clients return because she delivers consistent results. Her pressure adapts to what you need on any given day. She sees the bigger picture of your pain patterns instead of just focusing on one spot. And she creates a genuinely calm space where you can actually rest and let your nervous system reset.
Who Benefits from Maria's Work
People with chronic tension who need someone who understands that pain is rarely just about one area. Maria excels with clients dealing with ongoing stress patterns and postural problems.
Athletes recovering from training who want therapeutic work that actually helps performance. Her deep tissue skills combined with Swedish flow work well for both recovery and maintenance.
Stressed professionals looking for massage that's both healing and truly relaxing. Maria's quiet approach and intuitive pressure make sessions restorative in every sense.
Anyone wanting lasting results rather than temporary relief. Maria's ability to address root causes means improvements tend to stick.
Booking with Maria
Maria works Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am to 2:30pm at our office in Berkeley. She offers 45, 60, 90, and 120-minute sessions. Her schedule fills up quickly because she only works two days a week, so booking ahead is definitely recommended.
If you're dealing with chronic tension, recovering from athletic training, or just need someone who can provide both therapeutic work and genuine relaxation, Maria's approach might be exactly what you're looking for.