Background

Gina Marie Buonpane graduated from the National Institute of Massotherapy (Ohio) in 1995, and was certified in prenatal and postpartum Massage Therapy (California) in 2000. While attending Dominican University of California in the spring of 2002, she trained as a Doula in Oakland, CA. She graduated, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor's degree in Biology in May, 2003. Education is a continual part of her practice.

Gina has always had an aspiration to create a safe and healing space for all women to come for professional massage services. During her work as a Massage Therapist, Gina developed a desire to focus on the special needs of expectant and new mothers. She uses a variety of therapeutic massage techniques to support the changing structure of the female body during pregnancy, and after delivery. Gina also gives support during the transition time after pregnancy, when adjusting to being a new mom. Gina believes that being a part of the healthcare 'team' is important and she enjoys working with Obstetricians, Midwives, and families of the mothers. Her greatest joy is witnessing the empowerment of women through the birth experience!