5 Queer Practitioners Redefining Bodywork and Massage in Oakland

Back aching? Feeling a bit stressed? Discover a diverse world of Oakland’s queer massage, yoga, bodywork, and alternative health practitioners in Oakland and San Francisco. If you’re searching for an inclusive way to rejuvenate your mind and body, look into some of these queer and LGBTQ+ affirming massage and bodywork experiences across the Bay Area.

Dominique Cowling: Restorative Yoga in Oakland

Dominique Cowling, a queer Restorative Yoga Teacher makes big waves in Oakland. Dominique, a Black Femme & Sacred advocate, embarked on a journey of mental wellness after her NCAA athletic career. She embraces yoga, mindfulness and healing, while drawing from her psychology background, to bring yogic philosophy to life with humility and reverence. She also spearheads the Black Seeds Project and teaches Candlelight Restorative yoga at Nest Yoga, focusing on holistic healing spaces. 

Learn more about Dominique on Instagram and on her website.  

Palapa Island: Inclusive Tranquility in Oakland

Palapa Island, an outdoor massage and tub sanctuary led by Rocco Foronda, offers inclusive relaxation. It’s a warm embrace for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone else, ensuring comfort through accessible pathways and fragrance-free amenities. Palapa Island’s dedication to inclusivity shines through, prioritizing marginalized communities. 

Learn more about them on their website and follow them on Instagram. 

Gracia Logue-Sargeant’s Wildheart Bodywork: Inclusive Healing

Gracia Logue-Sargeant is a queer, white, non-binary massage expert with 8+ years of experience. Gracia’s healing passion is diverse and inclusive, specializing in Deep Tissue, Sports, and Shiatsu massage. Their approach caters to all backgrounds, emphasizing safety and accessibility. With low scents and allergy accommodations, Gracia’s healing space in Oakland is thoughtfully designed. 

Explore their offerings on their website.

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We are Folk SF: Uniting Wellness and Community

We Are Folk SF is more than a movement and yoga studio. Its goal is to be a unity-driven community space where authenticity thrives and a balance between physical and mental well-being is achieved. Experienced teachers guide your journey, whether seeking wellness or connection, in class offerings like Queer and Trans Yogo, led by Europa Grace.

Learn more about We Are Folk on their website.  

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