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“Updating a previous review here - I've been seeing Judy Ko for bodywork for 5 years and if I could give her 10 stars, I would!” in 22 reviews
“She decided to give me some cupping and hot stone therapy in addition to the ashiatsu.” in 7 reviews
“I've sought out a lot of bodywork over the years and my work with Judy is far and away the most healing.” in 16 reviews
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Judy K.
Deep Tissue Thai Yoga Stretching, Swedish Thai, Chinese Tui Na, Sports, Ashiastu Oriental Bar Therapy, Teishin, Chakra Balancing with Vortex Healing, Reiki, Reiki and Massage for Animals, Reiki (Reiki Master). Reflexology, Carpal Tunnel, Tendonitis, Golfer's Elbow, Chronic Injuries, Frozen Shoulder, Rotator Cuff, Plantar Fascitis, Sciatica, Knee injuries, Myofascial Unwinding, Teishin with Sound, Chakra Balancing, Vortex Divine Healing, Certified Prenatal, Space clearing, Sound Healing with bowls and voice, Vocal tuneups , Vortex Healing Practitioner (Manifesting Intentions and Earthworks 4 level), Certified Yoga Teacher, Studied Ashtanga
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- Ken K.Oakland, CA32Dec 8, 2023
I highly recommend Judy for deep work. I've spent several months having her help me obtain fascial release on a 20-year-0old injury, and general releasing a lot of fascial freezing in other areas around the injury.
My desire is to avoid any type of surgery and she provided much needed knowledge and expertise to help in my goal.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Donna M.Hayward, CA25Dec 3, 2023Updated review
Judy Ko is a body worker's bodyworker. Extremely skilled in multiple modalities- including a powerful command of energy healing, fascial release, trigger points, deep. T
tissue work as well as refined intuition to find the deep spots holding deep tension. She listened when I asked for less pressure and was adept at finding alternative points and spaces to release stuck painful muscles. Judy is also a great communicator who is generous with her knowledge and her gifts. You in excellent hands with her hands!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Jun 10, 2013Previous reviewMasterful. This delightful diminutive body worker is a dynamo. Her size belies her strength and endurance. My third visit was again rewarded by her uncanny intuition and versatile body work skills she brings to the table. Those psychic fingers seem to magically find their way to the origins of pain and she seems to know just what tool to apply for various problems whether acute or chronic. Her sound healing combined with her needling gently relieved knots in my upper back. What I find most fascinating is that she is a remarkable problem solver. With determination she digs into her bag of considerable magic to address physical maladies and related emotional issues until release occurs. Poof, now you see it, now you don't! Next time I'm going for 2-3 hrs!
- Ali M.Austin, TX02Jan 25, 2024
I have been working with Judy for over a year now and I am in awe of my progress over the past year! I've sought out a lot of bodywork over the years and my work with Judy is far and away the most healing. I'm so grateful and relieved for the drastic decrease in discomfort - including migraines that plagued me! It's really incredible how intuitive Judy is when it comes to what the body (and it feels like spirit!) needs. She is also such a pleasure to chat with! I am excited to continue to work with her on my healing journey.
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Jan 26, 2024
Thank you so much! It's such a pleasure to work with you and be a witness for your healing progress.
- Ham N.Oakland, CA23362Dec 5, 2023
Great massage. She works wonders and listens to what you want. Shes going to be taking leave soon, so get your appts in before then. Lots of knowledge to share and has an intuitive touch.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Michael S.Oakland, CA08May 28, 2023
Judy is a true wonder when it comes to locating and releasing trigger points and breaking up myofascial adhensions. With her knowledge, experience, and creativity she uses a combination of modalities that lends to a healing experience. Her treatments are unique, intense, and most importantly effective.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Kels W.Burlington, VT02Dec 3, 2023
Judy is a true healer that finds areas of your body you didn't even know needed attention. She listens to what you need physically and emotionally. If you are expecting a "spa style" massage, this is not for you. Her work is deep and can be uncomfortable at times but it is worth the result. If you are wanting to release deep held emotions and trauma in your body Judy knows how to get in there and provide relief. I have been working with her for over a year and she has gifted me much needed healing.
Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Mary L.Oakland, CA3382Jan 21, 2022Updated review
Updating a previous review here - I've been seeing Judy Ko for bodywork for 5 years and if I could give her 10 stars, I would! She is a true healer, completely professional, respectful and KIND.
During my last session, I mentioned that I have been dealing with tinnitus (ear ringing) and lately the sound had been so loud, I asked her if she thought she could do something to help.
And she did!! After ONE treatment, my left ear is 95% healed and my right is getting there. I'm astounded by this as I've been dealing with this for more than twenty years and had been told repeatedly that there was no cure, no treatment and that I just had to learn to live with it.
You will not find a better body worker than Judy Ko. She is THE GREATEST!!!Helpful 5Thanks 1Love this 2Oh no 0Apr 2, 2017Previous reviewWorking with Judy has literally transformed my life. Here are what I think are the remarkable results and below is more detail.
1) ZERO remaining pain. ZERO!!!
2) No more lower back issues.
3) I've lost 13 pounds. THIRTEEN!!
4) I've let go of a ton of baggage/grief that I was holding onto.
5) My confidence has never been higher.
Two years ago, in the pouring rain, I got my foot caught under a large, heavy compost bin and dragged down my driveway. Not fun, as you can imagine, and my knee was TRASHED. I did the drs appointments / several rounds of physical therapy, which helped, but I was still dealing with pain that never quite got resolved. I was told maybe surgery was the answer - you know, the usual response you get from people who don't really know what to do to help you. I refused to go that route.
I spotted Judy on Yelp. She was local and I thought even though I didn't know much about the modalities she practiced, she was close by and I was desperate. She asked me why I was there, any specific areas of concern, etc. which of course was my knee. She immediately went to work on my adductors and she used her FEET for this treatment! I had never had work done like this before.
After FOUR treatments with her, ALL PAIN IN MY KNEE WAS GONE. I was astounded. None of the physical therapists I had seen did any work on those muscles. Four treatments later, I am walking as if the accident never happened. So I'm thinking WOW, this is pretty amazing.
Then I asked Judy to work on my lower back as it had a tendency to go out every few months and... ZING, no more back outages.
So here's the kind of "woowee" part of this experience...hang in with me.
In between my sessions with her I started to notice that I was cycling through some real emotional garbage. I was crying a lot - bursting into tears in my car while driving, not really knowing why, lashing out at people + experiencing what felt like intense PTSD.
I started to connect the dots that the body work was disturbing a very deep, old trauma, one that I was aware of, but kept at a far distance...childhood sexual abuse when I was 9 years old. For reference, I am now in my fifties and this experience colored every aspect of my life. I was suspect of all men, I avoided any male attention and purposefully gained weight so I would feel safe and not attract any unwanted attention. This went on for FORTY years. You can imagine how exhausting that is.
The one thing I remember saying to Judy when I met her was ... I WANT MY BODY BACK.
When I told her what was happening, we started to work a little differently. Releasing fascia, major organ acupressure, and one of my favorite things she does is something called Divine Door Vortex Healing (ask her about this!). I'm still not sure I completely understand how it works, but the results are undeniable.
Judy is a TRUE HEALER.
HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! - May 29, 2019
I am really grateful I found Judy! I hurt my shoulder pretty badly and could barely lift my arm over my head, and was looking for somebody who could handle an injury. She did an amazing job and when I left I could easily move my arm over my head and my shoulder felt way better!
I also hurt my back and came to her for that and similarly she worked wonders for me! I came in pain and left feeling way better and she recommended one more visit and after that I basically walked away pain free which was incredible!
She has a diverse toolkit, using acupressure massage, cupping, these special Japanese "needles" that aren't sharp but hurt if you have blockages and she knows how to figure out what's actually causing your pain, often finding a problem in an area that seems unrelated like shoulder pain coming from you adductors for eg, since the body is all connected.
She works from a studio in her home, she has two amazing dogs and a few cats, the energy is great, and her animals are all friendly.
Highly recommend her!Helpful 7Thanks 0Love this 4Oh no 0 - Mar 19, 2019
"So I'm on 3rd Avenue, mindin' my own business, and, yada yada yada, I get a free massage and a facial." Marcy, Seinfeld
Da Scene: Tweaked my shoulder, doc says rotator cuff, shoots me up w/ cortisone... not much help, so I turn to Judy. I don't do bodywork regularly, but when I'm hurtin', Judy to da rescue!
Da Work: I explain my situation, then Judy gets to work. Very intuitive, I lost count of the modalities used in my 2 hr. session, maybe 5. Since she explained a couple I was not familiar with, I left not only feeling better, but informed.
Da Result: I'm spent, but can reach up & back again after our session. 2 weeks later, still good and my range of motion has improved. F a cortisone shot man!
Tips: Judy's got pets, let her know of any sensitivities and she'll adjust. Cool w/ dogs, but cats GET me so she runs the air filter before our session. Get there 10 min. early to search for parking, but don't head up to the door until post time. Pound lots of water the day before!Helpful 6Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 1 - Bobbi B.Oakland, CA1172Dec 5, 2019
I haven't had a massage in a long time, but have been suffering from extreme back pain for months. I have done acupuncture, chiropractic, and physical therapy and nothing has really helped. I did a little search and found Judy.
My impression is that Judy has a keen sense about people and that she really cares about helping you to feel better. All the months that I have spent doing what my doctor recommended, I never felt better cared for or understood until I saw Judy. I will definitely continue to see Judy for bodywork!Helpful 6Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 2
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