Geri Leon, BCMT

01/14/2026

Gentle massage supports comfort, circulation, and relaxation for seniors. Geriatric massage focuses on safety, ease of movement, and emotional well-being through calm, personalized care. Castro Valley families use this approach to help loved ones feel supported and at ease. 💙👐

As the body ages, comfort and safety become just as important as relief. Muscles lose elasticity, joints stiffen, circulation slows, and everyday movement may feel harder than it once did. Geriatric massage addresses these changes with care, patience, and respect for each individual’s physical nee...

01/07/2026

Recovering from a sports injury or feeling tight after training? Massage therapy supports healing, improves flexibility, and helps the body move better during recovery. Castro Valley athletes use targeted sessions to reduce soreness and prevent setbacks while staying active. 🏃‍♂️💪

Sports injuries do not always come from dramatic moments. Many develop slowly through overuse, poor recovery, or limited mobility. Tight muscles, restricted fascia, and lingering soreness often stick around long after the initial strain fades. Massage therapy plays an essential role in helping the b...

01/05/2026

Feeling tense, stiff, or mentally drained? Hot stone massage uses warmth to help muscles relax, allowing deeper relief without heavy pressure. Dublin clients use this calming therapy to release stress and support recovery. Let heat and skilled touch do the work. 🔥💆‍♀️


https://www.gerileon.com/2026/01/05/dublin-ca-local-massage-therapist-explains-benefits-of-hot-stone-massage/

12/31/2025

Tight shoulders, sore back, constant stress? Swedish massage supports pain relief by easing muscle tension and helping the body reset. Castro Valley clients use personalized sessions to relax, recover, and feel better day to day. Your body works hard—give it skilled care. 💆‍♀️✨

Swedish massage gets labeled “relaxing,” and it absolutely is. Still, the real value goes deeper. When muscles stay tight for days or weeks, movement changes, sleep suffers, and even small tasks start to feel heavier. Swedish massage helps unwind those patterns and supports pain relief in a way ...

12/17/2025

Chronic back pain can drain your energy before the day even starts. I work in Castro Valley with many people from San Leandro whose backs feel tight, tired, or sore most of the time. During a session I look at how your whole back, hips, and surrounding muscles are working, then use careful massage to ease tension and support better movement. If you would like a clear explanation of how massage therapy sessions can help with long term back pain, you can read my newest article on this topic. You can also call me at (510) 409-8598 to ask questions or schedule a visit.

By the time many people from San Leandro reach out to me, their back pain has already shaped most of their day. They know which chairs make it worse, which errands feel exhausting, and which movements they avoid because they pay for them later. Some have a clear diagnosis, others have been told that...

12/10/2025

Anxiety rarely stays “in your head.” It can tighten your neck, lock your jaw, and keep your breathing shallow all day. I work with clients in Castro Valley and the East Bay whose bodies stay tense from constant worry, using slower, steady massage to help the nervous system settle and muscles soften. If you want a clear, practical explanation of how massage can support mind body relief for anxiety, you can read my latest article on this topic. You can also call me at (510) 409-8598 if you would like to ask questions or set up a time that feels right for you.

If you live in the East Bay and deal with anxiety, you probably feel it in your body long before anyone else notices anything is wrong. Your shoulders climb up, your jaw stays tight, your breath never quite feels full, and your mind does not get much rest. Many people who come to see me

12/08/2025

If your hands ache, tingle, or feel weak by the end of the day in Hayward, focused massage can help. I work from Castro Valley with clients who have carpal tunnel symptoms, using gentle but precise hand and forearm work plus calming foot massage when it is helpful. If you want a clear explanation of how this approach fits with your daily life, you can read my latest article on hand and foot massage for carpal tunnel. You can also call me at (510) 409-8598 to ask questions or schedule a session.

https://www.gerileon.com/2025/12/08/hayward-ca-overview-foot-hand-massage-therapy-for-carpal-tunnel-injuries/

12/03/2025

If you push hard on weekends around Castro Valley and feel tight for days afterward, deep tissue work might help your muscles keep up. I use slow, focused pressure and adjust based on how your body responds so deeper layers can relax without feeling pushed too far. If you want a clear explanation of how this fits into an active routine, you can read my latest article where I lay everything out in simple, useful terms. You can also call me at (510) 409-8598 if you would like to talk about what you are feeling or set up a session.

If you spend your weekends moving hard around Castro Valley, you probably know the feeling of waking up a day or two later and realizing your body has more to say. The hike was worth it, the game was fun, the workout felt good, yet your hips, back, or calves feel tighter than you expected.

11/18/2025

Gentle, flowing strokes do more than relax you. They will improve circulation and help the body reset. Learn how Swedish massage supports calm, recovery, and better movement. Read the new article today.

What Swedish Massage Actually Feels Like Swedish massage isn’t deep tissue. It’s not meant to work through pain. It’s long, slow movements that warm the top layers of muscle until the body starts letting go on its own. I use oil or lotion so my hands can move easily over the skin. The strokes ...

11/11/2025

Stubborn muscle knots can cause pain that lingers for years. Acupressure and trigger point therapy help the body finally let go. Find out how this focused approach brings lasting relief. Read the new article now.

How Trigger Points Affect the Body Trigger points are small, irritated spots in the muscle that stay tight long after they should have relaxed. They can form from poor posture, overuse, or even stress that keeps the shoulders and jaw clenched all day. The tricky part is that pain doesn’t always st...

11/05/2025

Headaches don’t always start in your head. Learn how massage helps ease tension, calm nerves, and reduce migraine pain through gentle, focused work. Read the full article to see how it works.

https://www.gerileon.com/2025/11/04/san-leandro-ca-how-massage-therapy-helps-relieve-headaches-and-migraines/

11/04/2025

Finding the right massage therapist is about trust, experience, and real listening. Learn what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to find the right fit. Read the new article today.

Start With What You Need Everyone books a massage for a reason. Some people are trying to get rid of headaches or shoulder tension. Others are dealing with old injuries that still act up. And sometimes, you just need an hour to breathe. Knowing what you want helps narrow down who to see. A therapist