Alameda Wellness Collective

I am not a massage person - but I have had increasing back pain and have been in search of a safe solution. John has been the only massage therapist who has gone to great lengths to make me feel comfortable. He is communicative about what he's doing and why he is doing it. His methodology is unique but leaves me with so much relief and ongoing improvement in my day to day pain levels. His work stems beyond your sessions. His compassion is genuine and felt. And I leave every session feeling lucky I've found such an amazing therapist. Thank you!

John has helped me with my frozen shoulder of two years , pain in my left elbow. His knowledge of the muscular system of the body is so amazing , he fully uses his in-depth training, of muscles system to open up tight muscles . He loves, troubleshooting and developing a plan before he goes to work is impressive. I’m so grateful and appreciative to his vast knowledge and helping me heal. My son also goes to John he had some painful neck issues and is feeling the magic of Johns healing hands. 🙏🏼

John is an incredibly knowledgeable, skilled, and empathetic practitioner. I have had chronic pain for 15 years and have gone to countless chiropractors, massage therapists, osteopaths, you name it. John's unique his method of creating safety within the body to allow for the release of soft tissue tension/holding is just what I've been looking for. It is all too true that trauma and emotional pain get 'stuck' in the body as pain patterns, and it is very relieving to find a practitioner who not only understands that, but has created his own method of addressing that chronic issue. It's also clear he's studied anatomy extensively and is passionate about continuous learning. If you're like me and have tried 'this' and 'that' to help with chronic pain, I encourage you to try seeing John. He's

Who do other therapists go to when our shoulders and hips are hurting? John, 100%. John is very talented and caring. I really appreciate his knowledge of anatomy and honesty that I would need less massage if I exercised more!

I began to see John Ojda after being recommended for double shoulder surgery. My neck and shoulder and upper arm pain was so acute I could hardly bear to be touched. A one and a half hour weekly session has resulted in a significant reduction in pain, inflammation and tension and an equal increase in comfort, mobility, and relaxation. The quality of my life has improved dramatically and I have decided to postpone surgery. John is an exceptionally kind, intuitive, and talented healer and I feel very fortunate to have found him!