Amber

therapist

Licensed Since: 1997

Preferred Pronouns: She, Her, Female

Areas of specialty:

Deep Tissue, Fibromyalgia, Frozen Shoulder, Hot Stones, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Plantar Fasciitis, Reflexology, Reiki, Relaxation/ Swedish, Sports, Stretching, Therapeutic, Trigger Point, TMJ

Biography:

Originally from Austin, Amber has lived throughout Texas but proudly calls Central Texas home for its warm, welcoming community. She was introduced to hands-on healing early on while working in her father’s chiropractic practice, which inspired a lifelong passion for massage therapy. Licensed in 1997, Amber brings nearly three decades of experience and has practiced across Houston, Kerrville, and Central Texas. Her work integrates advanced neuromuscular therapy, trigger point and medical massage, deep tissue, cupping, hot stone, reflexology, Reiki, and aromatherapy, with ongoing training in manual lymphatic drainage. Amber is known for creating deeply restorative sessions that support relaxation, healing, and pain relief while continuing to grow through advanced education. Outside of work, she enjoys swimming, music, meaningful conversation, and creative pursuits like piano, singing, and writing.

If possible, Amber kindly asks clients to arrive without makeup, lotion, or fragrances, as she uses Sacred Earth lotion and essential oils exclusively. She views massage therapy as a healing experience and is deeply grateful for the opportunity to support each client on their journey toward optimal health and wellness.

“I aim to provide a safe, encouraging space for you to experience healing, relaxation & therapeutic care. You can count on me to be attentive to your needs, always.”

Cris

therapist

Licensed Since: 2008

Preferred Pronouns: She, They

Areas of specialty:

Deep Tissue, Relaxation/ Swedish, Sports, Stretching, Therapeutic, Trigger Point, Piriformis Syndrome massage (Sciatica treatment)

What clients are saying:

"Cris is a great massage therapist. Waiting room is comfortable. Staff are helpful."

Biography:

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Crystal

therapist

Licensed Since: 2019

Preferred Pronouns: Female

Areas of specialty:

Abdominal work, Deep Tissue, Frozen Shoulder, Myofascial Release, Plantar Fasciitis, Relaxation/ Swedish, Sports, Therapeutic, Trigger Point

Biography:

Crystal is an Austin native whose work is rooted in a deep understanding of pain and recovery. After experiencing significant relief from massage therapy following an injury and surgery, Crystal was inspired to help others find that same sense of healing—especially those dealing with cervical spinal issues. Crystal specializes in focused, effective work for pain relief, with particular strengths in deep tissue for the neck. Occipital and headaches. They also work frequently with back pain, low back and hip discomfort, and chronic tension patterns. Outside the treatment room, Crystal enjoys staying active through fitness and hiking, loves cooking, and spends time with their black cat, Iris.

Jannah

therapist

Licensed Since: 2019

Preferred Pronouns: She, Her, Female

Areas of specialty:

Neck/headaches/TMJ pain, Back, Shoulders, Abdominal bodywork, Glutes, Sciatica/hip pain, Plantar fasciitis/knee/foot conditions, Cupping, Deep Tissue, Therapeutic, Trigger Point

What clients are saying:

"Jannah is amazing !!!" "The staff is so friendly, prompt, professional with scheduling massages, and Jannah takes care all of my special needs to get to the end result of my problems."

Biography:

Jannah is a University of Texas graduate who found her calling in helping others overcome chronic pain—a passion shaped by witnessing the impact of muscular pain on her loved ones and herself. She specializes in therapeutic bodywork, with a focus on Targeted Manual Therapy (TMT), a precise and highly communicative technique designed to address chronic myofascial conditions such as TMJ dysfunction, headaches, neck and back pain, shoulder and rib issues, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, and more.

In each session, Jannah begins by identifying areas of pain and understanding the client’s goals for treatment. TMT sessions are detail-oriented and focused solely on the muscles contributing to dysfunction. While the work can be intense, Jannah ensures clients remain in control of the pressure at all times, checking in regularly to maintain comfort. She also educates clients throughout the process, providing personalized treatment plans typically spanning 3–4 sessions, depending on severity and duration of the issue.

Jannah is passionate about using her skills to help people return to the activities they love and live a more pain-free life. 🙂

Jen D.

therapist

Licensed Since: 2025

Preferred Pronouns: She, Her, Female

Areas of specialty:

Cupping, Deep Tissue, Plantar Fasciitis, Reflexology, Relaxation/ Swedish, Sports, Therapeutic, Trigger Point, IASTM certified, Neuromuscular therapy.

Biography:

Originally from Minnesota but a Texan at heart, Jen brings a passion for healing and continuous growth to their work as a massage therapist. Their journey into the field began while stationed at Lackland, where a transformative experience as a client at Oak Haven inspired a career shift toward helping others achieve relief and relaxation. Jen is FMT Blades (IASTM) certified and a graduate of the New Hampshire Institute of Therapeutic Arts. Outside of massage, they enjoy working out, exploring new coffee shops and restaurants, and have lived in nine states. Their favorite fuel? Tacos. Jen lives by the reminder: “How do you eat a whole elephant? One bite at a time.”

Jesse P.

therapist

Licensed Since: 2005

Preferred Pronouns: Male

Areas of specialty:

TMJ, Migraines, Neck, Shoulder, Rotator Cuff, Carpal Tunnel, Hips, Sciatic, Low Back, Plantar Faciatis, Ankle Sprains, Knees, Feet, Tennis Elbow, Hands

What clients are saying:

"The massage therapists are VERY knowledgeable and some of the best I've had. I've tried massage therapists for years and years to relieve my neck pain but Jesse is the ONLY person that can go to the root of the problem to relieve my pain." -S.Honning "Outstanding massage therapists! Jesse worked wonders on my lower back pain yesterday, he is SO knowledgeable and skilled!!" -C.Treadway

Biography:

I enjoy playing the bass guitar, soccer and rock climbing. Jesse is an instructor of continuing education classes including: Deep tissue, cupping, prenatal, therapeutic stretching, and psoas classes.

Jessie C.

therapist

Licensed Since: 2007

Preferred Pronouns: Male

Areas of specialty:

Cupping, Deep Tissue, Fibromyalgia, Frozen Shoulder, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Plantar Fasciitis, Relaxation/ Swedish, Sports, Stretching, Therapeutic, Trigger Point, Certified in Oncology Massage

Biography:

Jessie is originally from Redding, California, and discovered a passion for massage therapy through a background in gymnastics, where the benefits of bodywork for athletes became clear. Trained at the Austin School of Massage and licensed in Texas, Jessie has also completed certifications in Oncology Massage, Prenatal, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Headache Management, Cupping Therapy, Hot Stone, and Aromatherapy. With this broad skill set, Jessie is confident in addressing a wide range of conditions and tailoring each session to meet individual needs. Outside of Oak Haven, Jessie enjoys photography, painting, kayaking, and spending time with three dogs and two cats. A former competitive gymnast who placed second in the nation in 2000, Jessie has also showcased photography in two Austin art shows, bringing the same creativity, focus, and dedication to massage therapy as in art and athletics.

Mary G.

therapist

Licensed Since: 2009

Preferred Pronouns: She, Her, Female

Areas of specialty:

Scalp, Feet, Headache Relief, Deep Relaxation, Cupping, Deep Tissue, Stretching, Therapeutic

What clients are saying:

"Again...Mary G. knocked it out with hearing my requests and conquering them. I also LOVE that she has essential oils and will fragrance her towels, etc. it just makes for a more relaxing massage. It relieves stress and really helps you to relax and enjoy your massage." ""Mary is great! Muscle tension actually gets worked out as I'd hoped with pregnancy pillow and accommodations being easily available."" "

Biography:

Raised in the Rio Grande valley Mary is a Spanish speaking therapist. (Not 100% fluent but enough to get by.) She has lived in Austin for fifteen years and lives with her British Wife, Max, their chihuahuas Melody and Barney and their tortoise Thunder.

Mary has been at Oak Haven for 9 years and has been a licensed massage therapist since 2008. Specializing in deep tissue massage Mary puts intention into her massages treating her clients to a massage with the level of care and precision that she would expect.

Outside of massage Mary is a photographer specializing in weddings, fashion and family shoots! Her passions include travel, cooking family recipes and a good iced oat milk Matcha latte.

Maxine

therapist

Licensed Since: 2004

Preferred Pronouns: Female

Areas of specialty:

Deep Tissue, Relaxation/ Swedish

Biography:

Maxine was born in the Bay Area and grew up moving between several states, thanks to a military mom and a retired dad. Massage has been a lifelong thread for them—they started massaging their mom at age four and continued offering bodywork to friends and family into adulthood. After three childhood cranial surgeries, Maxine became passionate about holistic health, eventually earning a Bachelor of Science in Herbal Science from Bastyr University before returning to massage full-time.

Licensed originally in 2004 and again in 2019, Maxine is skilled in addressing tension headaches, sciatica, rotator cuff issues, carpal and jaw tension, stiff necks, and connective-tissue-related conditions. They like to say they’re truly obsessed with finding all your tension and eliminating it, guiding clients from “uncooked noodle” to “loose noodle” during each session.

Outside of work, Maxine enjoys gardening, watching anime, and spending time in the kitchen making food or herbal products—sometimes both at once.

Randy

therapist

Licensed Since: 2022

Preferred Pronouns: Male

What clients are saying:

"Excellent service from Randy"

Biography:

Randy is a licensed massage therapist originally from Wichita, Kansas, whose path into bodywork was shaped by personal experience with chronic injury. After more than two years of pain that multiple doctors and specialists couldn’t resolve, a single session with a skilled physical therapist revealed just how powerful hands-on work can be when the body is understood as an interconnected system. That moment changed everything and inspired Randy to pursue massage therapy as a way to help others who feel stuck or unheard in their healing process. Randy has completed extensive training through Oak Haven and works confidently with low back, neck, shoulder, hip, and hand pain, as well as plantar fasciitis and carpal tunnel issues. Randy is deeply interested in movement, recovery, and understanding how the body functions, staying active through training and fitness while continually refining bodywork skills.

Outside the treatment room, Randy enjoys creative projects and staying athletic—especially with the goal of keeping up with (and outpacing) a very active 12-year-old son.

Zara

therapist

Licensed Since: 2025

Preferred Pronouns: She, Her, Female

Areas of specialty:

Deep Tissue, Relaxation/ Swedish, Sports, Stretching, Therapeutic, Trigger Point

Biography:

Zara is originally from Vietnam and brings a global, wellness-focused perspective to her massage practice. Her journey into massage therapy began after working as a lash technician and experiencing chronic neck and low back pain herself, which led her to seek a more sustainable and healing-centered career. While visiting Vietnam, she was inspired by the growing wellness movement among younger generations and decided to fully commit to massage therapy as a way to help others find relief from pain and tension. Zara has completed specialized one-on-one deep tissue training with Master Truong Thanh Toan, a gold medalist at the World Massage Federation’s M1 Grand Prix Thailand and an international competition judge. She focuses on treating chronic pain, muscle tension, and stiffness with thoughtful, effective deep work.

Outside of work, Zara maintains an active lifestyle through gym workouts and swimming, and she hopes to study Tai Chi to further support her bodywork practice. She enjoys traveling, dreams of taking massage classes around the world, and loves spending time with her corgi.