Hena Rainge – Integrated Bodywork and Healing Practitioner

I LOVE HENA!!!
First, as a client: When I fractured my foot and was limping my way around Oakland on crutches, she was the only person I could trust to massage my aching muscles without aggravating my foot. Her years of training in Traditional Chinese Medicine make her the most well-​rounded massage therapist I know.
Second, as a colleague: I’m a chiropractor. When I refer to a massage therapist, I need to know that my patient will be not only well cared for, but also that the therapist will be able to communicate with me about treatment goals and any road blocks we may encounter. Co-​treating with Hena is always a pleasure.
Third, as a human: Hena is genuine, funny and has a wonderfully calming presence about her. Every time I spend an hour or two with her, I leave feeling lighter in mind, body and spirit.
Do yourself a favor and give her a shot; you will NOT be disappointed.

One of the best massage therapist in the Bay Area. Hena’s massage is one of kind: she peels you like an onion. Starts off superficial, then she goes in for the 2^nd layer and finally deep, but never torturous, just the right amount of pressure that makes your muscles melt. Plus she incorporates tuning forks, cupping and acupressure.
What I love best about my sessions with her is the tailored treatments from my monthly PMS to chronic shoulder pain. Absolutely the best!

Hena is such an amazing and intuitive massage therapist. First time I had a session with her I hurt my ribs from doing an incorrect push-​up. Within the first couple of minutes I could tell she knew what she was doing and I put 100% trust into her fixing me. I myself am a massage therapist, so I’m very picky with who I let work on me. Hena was referred by a good friend so I thought it was worth a shot, especially since I was in a great deal of pain. After one session I was able to breathe without any discomfort and my thoracic mobility increased by at least 70%. Hena is now my go-​to therapist and a great friend. She is diverse in her skills — ranging from deep tissue massage to acupressure and energetic therapy, while incorporating tuning forks into her sessions. Trust me when I say you cannot go wrong with Hena.

I’ve seen about twenty massage therapists in my life, and Hena is my favorite. After I schedule a massage I look forward to it as a the frosting on the cake of my week. You can go into your la-​la land during a session without any self consciousness, talk deep s***, or banter, just as the mood takes you. She gets it, all of it. She is tuned-​in, intuitive, has an excellent sense of humor, is incredibly comfortable to be around, a receptive and empathetic listener, and an integral part of the solution to chronic pain problems.

I can’t say enough about how amazing this woman is! She is a true healer and really does have a gift. I have chronic pain from a car accident and Hena has the magic touch. She is sensitive and knowledgeable and she uses a combination of massage and acutonics for healing. There are times when I’ve been in so much pain that I have come to Hena in tears and she was able to give me tremendous relief. I was actually able to go on with my day after seeing her. After leaving I felt better not only physically but emotionally. She is warm, approachable, sincere and dedicated. She is the person you want to go to for healing.

I’ve been coming to Hena for bodywork and healing for several years now and she is absolutely AMAZING!!! She far exceeds my expectations every single time. It’s never the same session and always geared specifically to my needs on that day, which I so appreciate. You’re not going to get a cookie-​cutter massage with Hena. Not only does her deep tissue massage leave me in a puddle of absolute bliss, (she’s so strong!) but her energy work is just as incredible. I’d never had tuning forks used on me before and wow… let me tell ya… it’s completely transformational. Hena introduced me to the powerful healing of this work and I’m so glad she did! Now I incorporate it into every session I have with her. Not only do I feel like I’m floating on the highest vibrational cloud EVER when I get off the table, but I’ve noticed major improvements in regards to specific health issues I’ve had since she started using the forks on me. I absolutely KNOW it’s helping me heal on the deepest level. I am so very grateful to be able to receive this healing from Hena. Not only is she a fantastic bodyworker, but one of the warmest, chillest, most approachable and genuine people I’ve met. Bottom line is that I’m never going anywhere else for bodywork. Do yourself a favor and go see Hena. You’ll be really happy you did.

Hena is an AMAZING massage therapist. I first started getting treatments from her more than 10 years ago, and she’s ruined me for every other practitioner, because they never measure up in comparison. She really understood how to target my problem areas and skillfully applied just the right amount of deep, firm pressure. She is knowledgeable and kind; she really listened to what I needed and delivered every time. My husband and I were seeing her once a month for many years, but unfortunately, we moved out of the Bay Area recently, and it seems impossible that anyone will be able to fill her shoes. We miss her!

Amazing bodywork and in depth understanding of how things work in and around the body. I’ve been struggling with recovery from low back injuries-​including a sprained sacroiliac joint– for a long time and Henna really gets what’s going on with my body. She uses tuning forks to help send sound pulsations deep into the muscle to loosen it up and to strengthen it. She also looks at and considers what else is going on with you that may be contributing to the injury. Best bodywork and sound healing I’ve ever had! Truly amazing! I also always feel so comfortable talking about whatever in detail symptoms I may be experiencing. She has an amazing knowledge of TCM and acupuncture so she helps facilitate healing on many different levels. I highly highly recommend her services!

Hena is just flat-​out wonderful. She has a strong, intuitive touch, and a rare ability to partner with her client in creating a healing and relaxing experience. Hers are the kinds of massages that have me sinking deep into the table, forgetting where and who I am, and emerging floppy and happy. She’s also really body-​positive, and clearly comfortable working with a wide range of bodies: fat, thin, muscular and not, chronically ill, etc. (As a fat person, I’ve sometimes found that massage therapists don’t know what to do with my body, or how to find the right muscles; not so with Hena. She has a knowingness and skill with bodies that transcends type.) And on top of all that, she’s truly become one of my favorite people – kind, thoughtful, warm, funny, open, and just a joy to be around. I didn’t know her before she started doing bodywork with me, but I feel sure that I’ll know her for a long time. Highly recommended.

I’ve been receiving massage from Hena since 2008. She’s fantastic! She understands the body, is excellent at targeting areas where there might be specific pain and she tailors her treatments to each individual. Her massage is warm and always just the right amount of pressure. She is full of knowledge from her extensive training as well as intuitive in her advice. I have benefited so much from Hena, I highly recommend her!

Ok, I’ve known Hena for eons!!! She is a master at massage therapy (regardless if you have health issues) and can help relieve more than aches and pains, but understands how to blend her understanding of accupressure and Chinese healing medicine to provide solutions to headaches/​migraines and more. It’s amazing that she is still such a humble and down to earth practitioner who is direct and easy to communicate with, too. I often need an overhaul massage (i.e. Deep tissue)…and I often get that blended with a bit of reiki, accupressure, and whatever else that Hena sees I need. Her view is to heal and/​or do what is best to help the patient… not just the «Swedish massage» they asked for. She’s the best!