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Welcome to Melt Massage…

As we transition to living with COVID-19, Melt continues to adapt to the changing demands of this personal and global health challenge. To learn how, read more in the Covid Safety Protocols blogpost.

This does not change what I believe.

You are unique in all the world. There has never been, nor will there ever be, anyone exactly like you. That deserves to be honored, respected and celebrated.

That’s why at Melt Massage, I don’t leave a good massage to chance.  In your first visit we take extra time to review your unique history, to tailor a session to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

Since 2001, clients say things like, “There’s no substitute for talent.”

Melt is a Nominee in Oakland Magazine’s 2026

Best of Oakland Contest!

and Melt could use your support!

Please support Melt with a nomination until 4/30/26,

Official Voting in May. Winners announced in August.

Stay tuned!

Previous Awards include:

  • Finalist,Oakland Magazine’s Best of Contest 2025, 2023
  • Winner, Best Massage in Oakland and the East Bay by Oakland Magazine, 2017 & 2016
  • Top 5, Bay Area A-List, 2017 & 2016
  • Winner, Best Massage, Best of the Bay, Diablo Magazine 2013.

My greatest reward, though, is feeling the difference I make with people, feeling your stress and tension melting in my hands, with every massage.

I’ve done over 10,000 hours of massage working with over 3,000 clients. If I haven’t yet worked with you, I invite you, when the time is right, to feel the difference experience makes for yourself. If I have, and it’s been a while, when the time is right, I look forward to welcoming you back.

Until then, be well,

Hana Levin, MA, cmt, Founder
Melt Massage LLC

Important News and Updates

Learn How to Give a Great Massage!

Posted On: April 27, 2026

 

The Power to Heal is not just in my hands,

it’s in Your hands, too.

Discover your inner Massage Therapist

You are amazing! Your body is full of magic and mystery. In over 30 years of doing bodywork I’ve discovered some of this vast mystery and magic, some of which I’ve been blessed to have the opportunity to share with you in the course of your massages, like in feeling unexpected connections in the body and surprising relief from simple techniques. But there’s more! And it’s too good not to share!

I’ve discovered & I’m excited to share:

  • where there are potent points in the body that lead to quick relief,
  • what simple techniques there are to reduce tension where we carry it the most,
  • how to massage oneself or others in ways that leave us feeling better, too,
  • and more.

Whether you have some or no training in massage at all, this workshop is for you if you love to give, and receive, a great massage. Feel better right away and take home the tools to continue getting better and better at giving a professional-style massage that works for you and makes them Melt, every time.

No need to register for a whole course or massage training program.

In-person professional massage workshops provide the personalized coaching you can’t get from a recorded video. Translate words and images into touch with a professional who can help you feel what you’re looking for and help you know when you’ve got it.

Sign up with a friend so you can practice on each other!

Small group workshop:

 Saturday, June 6, 2026 10am – 12noon*

Secrets of Massage Magic Class – Foundations

Book early. Space is limited.

-> Pre-Register here by June 3, 2026, 12noon. No Walk-ins <-

Rate: $155 per student

 

*Can’t make this class, but still interested? Let us know.

 

TBD:

Secrets of Massage Magic Class – Next Steps

 

 

Private “couples” classes (for partners or friends) starting at $229 / 1 hour: available during Melt’s regular business hours weekdays. Learn more here.

 

Leverage my learning from multiple certifications and over

30 years of experience.

  • Learn the 3 P’s that lead to a perfect massage.
  • Learn the 2 Q’s that set you up for success.
  • Learn the 1 request that is the source of my magic, and will be for you, too.
  • *Plus learn the key 3 steps that will keep you improving every time you practice.*

 

Logistics: Wear comfortable clothing. All massages done fully clothed for group workshops. All equipment and materials provided. Covid and general health protocols followed. If you’ve been sick or getting over being sick the week before workshop but well enough to be around babies/the elderly the day of workshop, you may be asked to wear a mask. Otherwise, please note my current Masking Policy

Let’s get Melting!

 

 

 

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How I work

Posted On: March 19, 2026

My goal is to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. I have the best chance of that success when we have open dialogue about your goals, your history and your experience of the work, in real-time, and I answer your questions, concerns and requests to your satisfaction.

This conversation with your body has me asking you, and it, what does it need right now? Which modality that I can offer will benefit it best?: Shiatsu Acupressure (over clothing or directly on skin), Swedish (and which of the 5 Swedish styles), Sports Massage (Active, Passive or a combination), Myofascial Release (traditional slow or medium pace), Trigger Point (at what depth), Reflexology (for hands and/or feet and/or ears), Pregnancy massage techniques (whether pregnant, in any trimester, ready to deliver (inducing), post-partum, or not at all), Hospice massage (whether actively living or actively dying), Scar tissue release (for visible or invisible scars), Deep Tissue, Cupping (with silicon or hard plastic, Static or dynamic cupping), Kinesiotaping (for inflammation reduction or structural support), or Manual Lymphatic Drainage (for a whole host of reasons, the least of which is basic immune support), overall central nervous system desensitization or activation, Vagus nerve regulation, detox/digestion/elimination support and what combination of which of these modalities when, where and for how long?

And in which area/s of the body, and at what depths of pressure, and for how long until they’re ‘done’ while keeping in mind the initial goal of the session within the time allowed…?

If we’re not getting results in real-time, for instance, from lower back pain by working directly on the back will we have better results working with you lying on your side (“side-lying”) or on your back and working the front of the back muscles deep in your abdomen?

I am thinking, sensing, asking, adjusting, listening to meet your goals and exceed your expectations, but I can’t do it without your participation and collaboration. When we work together we achieve success faster and help you feel better and better.

I am grateful for my clients who give me this opportunity for them to enjoy being themselves more and more. Thank you..

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