Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trauma-Informed Massage & Herbal Medicine in Berkeley, CA
St. Claude Massage is dedicated to providing trauma-informed, holistic care through massage therapy and herbal medicine. Since 2015, we have specialized in addressing chronic pain, acute injuries, and nervous system regulation using manual therapy and personalized herbal support. Our practice prioritizes community care, disability justice, and accessibility, offering services in person at the Berkeley Acupuncture Project and virtually via Zoom. We combine deep anatomical knowledge with space-holding skills to create safe, restorative experiences tailored to diverse clients, including activists, artists, and individuals navigating the medical industrial complex. Our herbal offerings include handcrafted remedies like oxymels and tinctures, designed to complement physical therapy and promote preventative wellness.We maintain a mask-friendly environment to ensure safety and comfort for all clients. With extensive training from institutions like Terra Sylva School of Botanical Medicine, we emphasize continuous learning and collaboration with the healing power of plants. Our approach integrates pharmaceutical inclusivity and emotional check-ins to support clients' physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. We serve a wide range of individuals seeking relief from stress, muscle tension, and chronic conditions through compassionate, client-centered care.
Services
Massage Therapy
Herbal Consultations
Handcrafted Remedies
Virtual Sessions
Pain Management
Nervous System Support
Community Wellness
Accessibility Services
Preventative Care
Emotional Check-Ins
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Trauma-informed approach prioritizing client safety and comfort
- Combines massage therapy with herbal medicine expertise since 2015
- Specializes in chronic pain relief through manual therapy techniques
- Offers virtual herbal consultations for nationwide accessibility
- Maintains mask-friendly environment aligning with disability justice values
Services
Massage Therapy
Trauma-informed manual therapy addressing chronic pain, muscle tension, and nervous system regulation. Combines anatomical expertise with personalized care to create neural pathways for relief. Targets physical strain from both active lifestyles and sedentary work environments through customized techniques.
Herbal Consultations
Virtual sessions blending emotional check-ins with herbal guidance. Formulates personalized remedies considering client medications and health goals. Focuses on preventative care and palliative support for chronic conditions through plant-based solutions tailored to individual needs.
Handcrafted Remedies
Small-batch herbal preparations including oxymels, tinctures, and salves. Formulated with attention to contraindications and balancing ingredients. Designed to complement physical therapy while addressing specific health concerns like digestion and muscle pain.
Virtual Sessions
Remote accessibility for herbal consultations and emotional support. Utilizes Zoom platform for nationwide client reach. Maintains same personalized approach as in-person sessions with focus on creating safe digital healing spaces.
Community Wellness
Integrates disability justice principles with wellness practices. Offers sliding scale options and educational resources about plant medicine. Combines physical therapy with emotional affirmation to support activists, artists, and marginalized communities.
Questions
What makes your massage therapy trauma-informed?
Our approach prioritizes client autonomy and safety through gentle touch, clear communication, and adapting techniques to individual comfort levels while avoiding re-traumatization.
Do you offer herbal consultations without massage therapy?
Yes, we provide standalone virtual herbal consultations focusing on personalized remedy creation and emotional support through Zoom sessions.
Are your herbal products FDA approved?
No, our handcrafted herbal medicines are not FDA approved as we operate outside conventional pharmaceutical regulations.
What accessibility accommodations do you provide?
We maintain a mask-friendly environment, offer sliding scale pricing, and provide detailed accessibility information on our dedicated webpage.
Can you accommodate urgent appointment needs?
While we don't offer emergency services, we prioritize rescheduling flexibility for illness-related cancellations despite maintaining standard payment policies.
