Erik De Leon
- Deep tissue massage for muscle pain.
- Clinical massage for pain relief, restoring function.
- Sports massage to enhance performance and recovery.
- Targeted work for injury recovery and chronic pain.
- Anatomy-grounded approach for specific client goals.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Stepping Into Wellness
3220 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94602-3820
Erik has been practicing clinical massage therapy since 2011, after completing his training at the World School of Massage. With a background as both a yoga instructor and boxing coach, and a B.A. in English from UC Berkeley, Erik brings a unique blend of physical insight and thoughtful communication to his work. He is deeply committed to helping others pursue their passions and live pain-free—and will eventually be transitioning into a career in Occupational Therapy as an extension of that mission. A strong proponent of deep tissue techniques, Erik believes that simplicity and precision are key. His work is grounded in a thorough understanding of anatomy and symptomatology, allowing him to tailor each session to support his clients’ specific goals. Whether addressing injury recovery or chronic pain, he focuses on effective, targeted work that helps people feel and function better. Outside of massage, Erik enjoys solo backpacking through California, baking bread, making fresh pasta, and watching classic film noir. Under the Orthopedic Massage umbrella, Erik specializes in both Clinical and Sports Massage, each tailored to support your body’s unique needs. Clinical Massage focuses on relieving pain and restoring function. Sessions target specific areas based on the root cause of discomfort or an underlying condition, making it an excellent complement to ongoing care for chronic symptoms. Sports Massage is designed to enhance performance and aid recovery. Whether preparing for an event or addressing the physical demands of high-intensity activity, this focused work helps keep your body performing at its best.
This session is designed to focus on problem areas or a specific injury vs a full body massage. Orthopedic bodywork will utilize the brain/body connection to bring the body back into ease and alignment. A comprehensive treatment plan will be created to address the specific discomfort using modalities such as Graston Technique, Frederick Stretch Therapy, Active Release Therapy (ART), and Kinetimethod. Some of these modalities will enable the body to relax, however, Orthopedic work aims to be corrective and one may experience many sensations. The entire body may not be incorporated into the massage but the work will be holistic in nature.