Five Creeks Massage Therapy

Face masks are no longer required in the massage studio.

If you’d like to wear one, you are welcome to. If you don’t want to wear one, that’s also ok.

FYI, your massage therapist will be wearing a well-fitted N95 for client work, for the foreseeable future. I am fully vaccinated, and boostered. Want to learn more about the massage studio environment and current procedures I follow? Link in first comment!

Five Creeks Massage Therapy updated their business hours.

Check out the new massage space!

Bonus: I can bore you to tears talking about airflow for infection control! 😄🤓 The entire space has been designed with safety in mind, and I think you are going to like it.

Want to learn more about the new space? Link in first comment.

I'm back! The brand new indoor massage studio is now open! It's just a few blocks from the old location. It features a private entry and bathroom, reserved just for my clients. Online booking is open, link in first comment!

I've decided to stay closed a while longer, regardless of massage now being allowed in my county. I will totally be back, just not today!

If you are interested in my thought process, link in first comment.

Stay safe, be well!

Five Creeks Massage Therapy updated their phone number.

Five Creeks Massage Therapy updated their address.

We're Moving! I'm excited!

A quirk of fate opened up a great massage space just as my lease was up at Mandana Blvd.

We are closed right now due to shut down. I expect to continue to offer outdoor massage when I first re-open, because my clients and I have really found our comfort zone there during covid. But when we are ready to move indoors, we'll have an amazing new space!

Learn more, link in first comment...

The massage studio is temporarily closing for four weeks due to the pandemic winter shutdown. See you in 2021!

Learn more in my newsletter post, link in first comment.

Cooler weather is here. Cue the table warmer! Here's a few tips for staying comfy while getting a massage outdoors. Link in first comment.

Cooler Weather is Here! The Table Warmer is On! — Five Creeks Massage Therapy A few tips for outdoor massage in cooler weather… Wear cozy clothing. The ideal massage is one where you stay comfortable. Since we are outdoors, that means dressing for the weather. We can happily work through long sleeve clothing, long pants, hoodies, or even blankets. About those blanke

Alameda county recently jumped two levels in our Covid risk, from orange “Moderate” transmission to purple, “Widespread” transmission. Which has people wondering if it’s still safe to get a massage.

Short answer: Massage has been reclassified as a relatively low risk activity, based upon what's been learned about covid to date. It is now allowed in the purple "Widespread" tier by the state and county. Here's info to help you decide what's safe for you. https://www.fivecreeksmassage.com/news/2020/11/massage-is-open

Massage is Allowed. Is it Safe? — Five Creeks Massage Therapy Alameda county recently jumped two levels in our Covid risk, from orange “Moderate” transmission to purple, “Widespread” transmission.” Which has people wondering if it’s still safe to get a massage. A lot has changed since the early days of Covid, when massage was not allowed for many m...

Now taking new clients! After a few weeks to get existing clients and prepaid sessions on the schedule, the next phase of re-opening is here... I'm taking new clients again!

Take a video tour of the outdoor setup
https://youtu.be/Dfum5DxhHLI

Book online and learn more at https://www.fivecreeksmassage.com/news/2020/10/welcome-new-clients

Five Creeks Outdoor Massage Take a sneak peek at our outdoor massage setup!

Take a video sneak peek at our temporary outdoor massage location! Starring yours truly! https://youtu.be/Dfum5DxhHLI

Existing clients can book online at https://www.fivecreeksmassage.com/schedule-massage

Exciting news... We are Open! I've set up a cozy massage tent in my backyard, just a few blocks away from the massage studio. All my existing clients are eligible to get a massage in this location; no doctor’s prescription needed. Cannot wait to see you guys!

Check out my newsletter post about the changes that are going to make every massage both awesome and safe. https://www.fivecreeksmassage.com/news/2020/9/re-opening-massage-in-an-outdoor-location

I've sewed over 700 face masks, and I suspect this is the last batch I'll do. Thus, I give you the "Beaker Bunsen." For Science!

Proceeds support the re-opening of the massage studio (still tbd but coming soon!), and also a portion goes to the Alameda County Food Bank.

Link to purchase in the first comment.

Guess what I did when the air was smokey and I was stuck indoors? I sewed up the last fabric I had bought for face masks, of course!

"Science By The Numbers" is available online. Proceeds will help with the new equipment and supplies to re-open the massage studio. (Date tbd, coming soon!) And a portion also goes to the Alameda County Food Bank.

Link to purchase in first comment.

An update on ReOpening! Plans in the works, timing TBD, so stay tuned to this space...

Read more here www.fivecreeksmassage.com/news/2020/9/a-coronavirus-update-sept-2020

Fresh off my sewing table, "Cool Cactus" face masks! Glasses friendly design keeps the fog outta your face.

Fundraiser for Navajo Strong. 20% of proceeds go to this native led charity delivering essential supplies to the Navajo community during the Covid crisis. They are super cool!

Link in the first comment.

It's raining fun-fetti over here! I made a lot of these face masks because they are so darned cheery!

20% of each Glasses Friendly Face Mask goes to Alameda County Food Bank.

https://www.fivecreeksmassage.com/face-masks/assorted-face-mask-2xhkn-gdk76-4r5dd-xf5tl-jwlbs-7g36h

"Origami" Glasses Friendly Face Mask — Five Creeks Massage Therapy One “glasses friendly” face mask, printed with a bright and cheery geometric pattern! Bright teal background with fun geometric accents, and complimentary colored light blue-grey straps. Your choice of interiors: Yellow or Orange. All fabrics are 100% cotton. For each “Origami” mask you buy,...

Guess what? ...The Otters are back! I sewed up a new batch this week, just for you!

20% of sales of each Glasses Friendly Face Mask goes to the Alameda County Food Bank.

https://www.fivecreeksmassage.com/face-masks/assorted-face-mask-2xhkn-gdk76-4r5dd-xf5tl-jwlbs

"Yes You Otter" Glasses Friendly Face Mask — Five Creeks Massage Therapy One “glasses friendly” face mask, printed with super cute otters in ocean waves. Navy background, with grey and white accents, and matching grey interior and straps. 100% cotton. For each “Yes You Otter” mask you buy, 20% of the proceeds go to Alameda County Food Bank. Other proceeds go towa...

More glasses friendly face masks are available! This origami pattern is so bright and cheery, it was such a joy to sew!

20% of sale proceeds go to Alameda County Food Bank.

https://www.fivecreeksmassage.com/face-masks/assorted-face-mask-2xhkn-gdk76-4r5dd-xf5tl-jwlbs-7g36h

"Origami" Glasses Friendly Face Mask — Five Creeks Massage Therapy One “glasses friendly” face mask, printed with a bright and cheery geometric pattern! Bright teal background with fun geometric accents, and complimentary colored light blue-grey straps. Your choice of interiors: Yellow or Orange. All fabrics are 100% cotton. For each “Origami” mask you buy,...

I've been back at the sewing table! More glasses friendly face masks are available now... with Otters! Omg so cute!

20% of proceeds go to Alameda County Food Bank.

https://www.fivecreeksmassage.com/face-masks/assorted-face-mask-2xhkn-gdk76-4r5dd-xf5tl-jwlbs

If you check and they are gone, I'll be adding more Otters later. (I have some more of this fun fabric!) Leave a comment and I'll let you know before they go on sale.

"Yes You Otter" Glasses Friendly Face Mask — Five Creeks Massage Therapy One “glasses friendly” face mask, printed with super cute otters in ocean waves. Navy background, with grey and white accents, and matching grey interior and straps. 100% cotton. For each “Yes You Otter” mask you buy, 20% of the proceeds go to Alameda County Food Bank. Other proceeds go towa...

New! I made these very silly fun gator face masks, and they make me laugh every time I look at them.

I finally decided to call all the face masks "glasses friendly" - because I've got glasses and realized that all this time, that's what I've been designing for. It's so nice to not walk around with fogged up glasses, amiright?

20% of proceeds for each sale goes to Alameda County Food Bank. Limited Edition, only 6 of these. More to come later... stay tuned!

"Later Gator" Glasses Friendly Face Mask — Five Creeks Massage Therapy One “glasses friendly” face mask, printed with alligators and flowers on a bright blue background, with dark green interior and a choice of yellow snake pattern or matching green straps. 100% cotton. For each “Later Gator” mask you buy, 20% of the proceeds go to Alameda County Food Bank. Oth...

Black Lives Matter fundraiser! I've made some new face masks, this time in honor of astronaut Mae Jemison. 20% of the sale proceeds will go toward Equal Justice Initiative. https://www.fivecreeksmassage.com/face-masks/assorted-face-mask-2xhkn-gdk76-4r5dd

Equal Justice Initiative is a nonprofit that “works to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial inequality.” Learn more at eji.org.

I'm not connected with Mae Jemison in any way; just fangirling over here!

"Mae Jemison Is So Cool" Face Mask — Five Creeks Massage Therapy One face mask, printed with awesome astronauts on a dusky blue background, with orange interior and a choice of grey or matching orange straps. 100% cotton. Special Edition! For each “Mae Jemison Is So Cool” mask you buy, 20% of the proceeds go to Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit that “wo...

"When life gives you lemons... " Life in the time of COVID makes the weirdest things poignant. A friend brought me excess lemons from her tree, and I got super excited to make the best tasting lemonade ever. I sat in the backyard, looking at the flowers blooming, and enjoyed the hell out of that lemonade.

It seemed like kismet when I found this cool fabric online to make face masks from. There are a few left! http://www.fivecreeksmassage.com/face-masks

One facemask gets donated for each purchase, and proceeds go to support the massage studio while we are closed. Thanks!

New face masks are available on the website: It's Spring, Sail Away, and very limited edition: Lucha Libre!

http://www.fivecreeksmassage.com/face-masks

In addition to being a massage therapist, I'm an avid home sewer. With Five Creeks Massage studio temporarily closed, I've been sewing face masks. I've already donated about 250, mostly to essential medical staff here in Oakland.

I'm offering face masks for sale on the Five Creeks website, to offset my costs while the studio is shut down. For each mask purchased, one will be donated. Thanks!

In addition to being a massage therapist, I'm an avid home sewer. With Five Creeks Massage studio temporarily closed, I've been home sewing face masks. I've already donated about 250, mostly to essential medical staff here in Oakland.

I'm offering face masks for sale on the Five Creeks website, to offset my costs while the studio is shut down. For each mask purchased, one will be donated.

http://www.fivecreeksmassage.com/face-masks

Sale! This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for my amazing massage clients. You're kinda awesome! As a special thank you, I'm offering 15% off massage gift certificates, Nov 23rd and 24th.

Get 'em while they're hot! http://www.fivecreeksmassage.com/gift-certificates

Happy Halloween from Five Creeks Massage!
..and from Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals. Seriously, it was so cute I just couldn't help myself!