Massage Therapy
Oakland, CA
Wongtama Massage & Wellness is an independent practice run by Tanya Mervin, a certified massage therapist (CAMTC #78459) with specialized training in Thai Therapeutic Massage, Ashiatsu DeepFeet Bar Therapy, and advanced neuromuscular techniques including P-DTR and NeuroKinetic Therapy. Tanya combines her extensive background—including a 372-hour Traditional Thai Massage certification from Thailand and Western massage training from the McKinnon Institute—to address both relaxation and pain management through integrative, neurologically-informed bodywork. Her approach focuses on resolving dysfunction at its root cause rather than managing symptoms, with sessions designed to reset physical and emotional tension patterns while providing deep care and human connection.
Ideal for: Athletes and post-surgical clients recovering from injuries, individuals with chronic pain or tension patterns, clients seeking deep therapeutic work combined with relaxation, people interested in neuromuscular approaches to healing
Service area: Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, and surrounding Bay Area
Advanced Neuromuscular Certification: Tanya holds specialized certifications in P-DTR (Proprioceptive-Deep Tendon Reflex), NeuroKinetic Therapy Level 3, Esalen Massage, and Ashiatsu DeepFeet Bar Therapy—allowing her to address dysfunction at neurological roots rather than just symptoms.
International Training Background: Born in Thailand and trained in both Traditional Thai Massage (372 hours, certified by Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society) and Western massage therapy, bringing a unique integrated approach to bodywork.
Personalized, Attentive Care: Tanya is highly responsive to client feedback, adjusts technique based on individual body response during sessions, and remembers client preferences from visit to visit, creating a truly customized healing experience.
Address: 5464B College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
Phone: (510) 508-6134
Website: wongtamawellness.com
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