Sebastopol, California
Less tension. More ease. Feel better in your body.
I’m Carlos—my friends call me Om. Practicing since 2009, I combine therapeutic massage, focused fascia work, and assisted stretching to help you feel more comfortable and move with greater ease. From tight hips and overworked muscles to persistent neck, back, or jaw tension, I assess and guide the work with skilled, attentive care.
“Carlos is very good at putting you at ease and listening to your feedback.”
Sessions & prices
Choose your session length. I’ll recommend an approach based on your goals and what I find during the session.
120min
$220
An extended, unhurried session with room for detailed therapeutic bodywork and relaxation. The pace, pressure, and techniques are personalized. The experience may include a heated jade and far-infrared mat, aromatherapy, ZOMA™ The Fascia Cream, stretching, and other agreed techniques.
Book 2 Hours (opens Square booking in a new tab)90min
$160
Time for full-body work alongside focused attention to the areas that need it most. Therapeutic massage, fascia work, trigger-point techniques, and stretching are tailored to your goals. Cupping, gua sha, lymphatic techniques, abdominal work, or psoas work may be included when appropriate and with your consent.
Book 90 Minutes (opens Square booking in a new tab)60min
$120
A personalized hour of therapeutic massage and fascia-focused bodywork, with attention to your main priorities. The session may include trigger-point work, aromatherapy, and ZOMA™ The Fascia Cream, adapted to your preferences. A heated jade and far-infrared mat adds warmth and comfort.
Book 60 Minutes (opens Square booking in a new tab)45min
$100
Focused work for one main concern, such as your neck and shoulders, back, hips, jaw, feet, or lower legs. The session may also address related areas where appropriate. Techniques are selected around your priorities. This is a focused session rather than a full-body massage.
Book 45 Minutes (opens Square booking in a new tab)Choose your time. I’ll guide the work. You don’t need to choose techniques or figure out where your tension begins.
Choose your session above to check availability on Square. Online booking is for Sebastopol. For house calls or Walnut Creek appointments, contact me to arrange your visit.
Yes. We’ll discuss your main concern and make it a priority. I may also recommend working on related areas when that fits your goals. I’ll explain the approach and check in with you throughout.
I use ZOMA™ The Fascia Cream during appropriate hands-on work. If you prefer a session without cream or would like to remain fully clothed or covered, let me know so I can adapt the approach.
Your comfort and privacy come first. Professional draping is used, and only the area being worked on is uncovered, with your consent. You can also choose to remain fully clothed or covered, with techniques adapted accordingly.
Yes. You can request a change in pressure, decline any technique, or pause the session at any time.
My approach
Every session draws on my experience, knowledge of anatomy, and hands-on assessment. I work with muscles and fascia—the connective tissue surrounding and supporting structures throughout your body—and may work beyond the area where you first notice tension. Your session can focus on a specific concern or take a whole-body approach.
Therapeutic massage, deep tissue work, myofascial release, psoas release and hip-flexor work, and assisted stretching for areas that feel tight, restricted, or overworked.
Jaw massage and tongue work, intraoral massage, abdominal bodywork, and foot reflexology allow more focused attention where appropriate. For intraoral work, I use gloves and obtain explicit consent.
Cupping, Gua Sha, Reiki, guided breathing, meditation, and sound-based relaxation may be incorporated when appropriate and agreed upon.
You bring your concerns. I assess the areas of tension and guide the session, adjusting the work as we go.
Sessions & Prices
Meet Om
I’m Carlos, a massage therapist practicing since 2009. My work brings together therapeutic massage, fascia-focused bodywork, and close attention to how your body responds. I assess, adapt, and guide each session, whether you come in for focused work or time to unwind.
I’m also a fascia specialist, Reiki Master, meditation guide, and breathwork facilitator. These practices can complement your session when you’re interested.
My training in Native American healing practices comes through my family lineage. In 2009, my great-grandmother, Amanda Aparicio Hercules, passed this work on to me. Her teachings remain an important part of how I approach care, presence, and connection.
Your first visit
Tell me what brings you in, the areas that concern you, and any relevant health information.
I assess areas of tension and adapt the massage, fascia work, and other techniques throughout your session.
Before you leave, we discuss how you feel and any simple self-care suggestions that may be useful.
Your comfort matters.
I explain the approach, adjust pressure to your comfort, use professional draping, and check in throughout. You can ask questions, decline any technique, or pause at any time.
Client reviews
“Carlos was able to alleviate so much stress in my body - truly one of the best massages I’ve had. I highly recommend!”
— Kira Rudderow, Google review
“He’s a gentle soul, very friendly and comfortable to be around, and a skilled masseuse.”
— Shannon, Google review excerpt
“Carlos clearly knows his craft and genuinely cares about his clients. I highly recommend!”
— Kellie Seringer, Google review excerpt
“He is kind, patient, deeply intuitive, funny, encouraging and skilled.”
Individual experiences vary.
Location & visit information
Appointment days
Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday
As currently listed on my Square booking site. Openings vary — please check there for current times.
Also available
House calls in San Rafael and Sausalito, plus appointments at my Walnut Creek office once a month.
Contact me to coordinate — send your location and a few dates and times that work.
EXPERIENCED, PERSONALIZED BODYWORK
Choose a session length on Square to view current Sebastopol availability.
Explore The Art of Fascia Care for body-care ideas, movement, and self-care inspiration. Learn more about ZOMA The Fascia Cream™ and the ZOMA Method™.
