Wellness Clinic Massage

Pam Arata, Certified Massage Therapist, Specializing in the Hendrickson Method of Orthopedic Massage

Pam Arata has been a certified massage therapist since 1995. She originally studied at the National Holistic Institute in Emeryville. She has been studying and working with Tom Hendrickson, D.C., since 1999. In June of 2003, she became a certified instructor of the Hendrickson Method of Massage and Manual Therapy. In 2004, she completed the Ellie Herman Pilates teacher training. Pam is now completing her student training hours to become a certified pilates trainer. Her advance training in soft tissue rehabilitation in addition to her knowledge of the pilates repertoire make her massage treatments a wonderful complement to your pilates program.

Appointments

Monday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Pam is available for appointments in her office in Oakland, on other days.

About the Hendrickson Method of Orthopedic Massage

Orthopedic massage is a deeply relaxing, pain-free treatment that can enhance the performance of dancers, athletes and anyone wishing to achieve optimum health. Pam and Candace are both trained to assess orthopedic conditions to determine the source of the pain, rather than just the symptoms. Most pain in the body is in the musculoskeletal system (muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints). Our muscles, tendons and ligaments are composed of fibers that are designed to slide freely relative to each other when healthy. After injury or cumulative stress, these fibers stick together. This is not only painful, but it limits motion in both the soft tissue and the joint. The limited motion can cause degeneration and a decrease in function. The Hendrickson Method combines massage strokes, neuromuscular reeducation and joint mobilization to eliminate adhesions and restore normal function in the soft tissue. Superb clinical results are achieved with a gentle, nurturing massage.

Pam Arata

Hendrickson Method: $85/1 hour
Hendrickson Method: $120/1.5 hour