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“Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are” ~ Chinese proverb

About Us

**Covid-19 precautions are listed on this page**

The same team that many have come to know and trust as ‘Sollievo’ is now the Cambridge Massage Collaborative.

Please come see us in our new location at 2464 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 240.

Experience a partnership between you and your therapist to create the right opportunities for positive change to occur in your body.

By jointly investing in your personal health, we can help you manage chronic pain, recover from injuries, relieve tension and achieve relaxation.

In today’s world, where a stressful lifestyle has more commonly become a norm, massage and bodywork is taking its place as an indispensable component in staying healthy, prevention and recovery. It is also an important part of rehabilitation and is becoming an essential element in the...

**Covid-19 precautions are listed on this page**

By jointly investing in your personal health, we can help you manage chronic pain, recover from injuries, relieve tension and achieve relaxation.

At CMC, we are advocates for massage and bodywork because we know that it assists in healing. In its simplest forms these therapies reduce stress hormones, and assist the circulation of blood and lymph, which supports our already powerful immune systems. We also know bodywork helps unwind tight muscles, unblock energy channels, and create the time and space your body needs to heal.

All of our therapists are graduates from accredited schools and licensed by the state of Massachusetts.

Bring us your creaks and groans, your nagging complaints from hard work, too much work, and playing hard. Let us lift you up when you've lifted too much, driven too far, sat for too long. Give us some time and see if we can help ease you into a fresh state of mind, a refreshed lengthening of body, and a healing cycle of rest and less weary days.

Please take a few moments to read through our precautions for Covid-19

According to the governor’s recent announcement our practice now has the go-ahead to re-open. We want to assure you that we will be following CDC guidelines and Massage Industry standards and regulations.
In doing so there are a few changes in how you will experience scheduling and treatment. Also as we all learn more and circumstances change our policies and procedures may change to adjust to the presenting needs.

During this initial phase;

Although we always followed industry standards regarding cleanliness and disinfecting, we will be following the current stricter guidelines for disinfecting surfaces and managing laundry.

All clients and practitioners must wear nose and mouth covering masks. Please come prepared with your own mask.

We will not be providing cups for water. We encourage you to bring your own bottled water and help yourself to our bottled water if you choose. The water dispersing push buttons will be disinfected after each use.

Hand sanitizer is available in the reception area. Please sanitize your hands before entering the treatment room.

Start and finish times for treatments will be staggered to reduce reception area traffic.

To accommodate staggered treatment times please coordinate your appointment start time with the person you work with.

The reception area will merely be a passage and not used for sitting before or after treatments.

Check-in and check-out will take place within the treatment room.

Because the reception area is not to be occupied, please plan on arriving on time and wait outside the building until receiving a text from your therapist that the treatment space is ready.

Sorry to state the obvious but - If you or anyone you have been in contact with is experiencing symptoms or have reason to believe you may have come in contact with someone that may be COVID 19 positive do not schedule an appointment. If you have an appointment cancel asap.

If any of us or our clients become symptomatic, COVID- 19 positive or have reason to believe we have come in contact with someone that may be COVID 19 positive we will inform you asap.

To uphold suggested practice guidelines for our individual and business practice insurance, we are requiring all clients to sign a waiver which acknowledges that, although we will do all that we reasonably can to create a safe environment for you and us, COVID- 19 is highly contagious and therefore you recognize your personal responsibility in making the decision to receive massage at this time and therefore will not hold us liable.

I know all this creates a few layers of complication but in time, hopefully we will all get through this safely. If you have any questions contact your therapist and they’ll get back to you asap.

Our sincere thanks ,
The Team at CMC and CRA

.**There is free parking at the rear of the building. They are good for up to two hours for our clients. Those parking spots not marked are for resident/stickered parking only and subject to towing. You can use the back door beneath the stairs to come into the lobby. We're on the 2nd floor accessible by the front stairs or the elevator.

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Cambridge Massage Collaborative

2464 Massachusetts Ave

Suite 240

Cambridge , MA 02140 map it

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Cambridge Massage Collaborative

2464 Massachusetts Ave

Suite 240

Cambridge , MA 02140 map it

License: #1992-MT-MM

Hours of Operation

M By Appointment Only

T By Appointment Only

W By Appointment Only

Th By Appointment Only

F By Appointment Only

Sa By Appointment Only

S By Appointment Only

Client Testimonials

Here's what our clients are saying

Best massage group around

It was an excellent experience, one of the best I’ve ever experienced.
Personable, courteous, humane, great comments and listening, adjustable pressure

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Excellent experience and a very kind and warm person. I highly recommend Ken. Paul Epstein

Ken made the experience very enjoyable. The place is very clean.
Ken Kawaji who is part of this practice. is a consummate professional of massage. His physical strength combines with an intuitive touch such that he can ably find and resolve deep tensions. I have been a regular client for over 5 years and count on him to keep me and my joints working fluidly.

Ken is incredibly knowledgeable .. and very responsive... very professional. I came out of my massage with a real sense of relief of the pain i was having in my left hip.
Easy to get to, clean + quiet

Location is easy to access and there’s plenty of parking available. The ambience is always welcoming and puts you at ease.

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Bodywork Services

Muscular Therapy

Integrative bodywork which incorporates a variety of modalities and techniques such as Swedish massage, deep tissue, and myofascial and friction therapies. Muscular therapy treats a variety of tension, pain, and injury problems. Treatments are frequently deeply relaxing.

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Orthopedic Massage

Orthopedic massage is a type of massage therapy which is focused on treating painful conditions which affect the soft tissues of the body.

$60

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Massage Cupping

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.

$60

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Cranio-Sacral

CST, is a modality that directly affects the Central Nervous System and brain by freeing up restrictions deep within the body allowing for better flow of the Cerebral Spinal Fluid located in the spinal cord. Improved balance and flow of the CSF enhances function and overall health and wellness. CST affects the deepest part of our systems using holds. CST helps to realign structures which supports and calms the CNS by reducing anxiety and blood pressure. Holds may be done at the head or sacrum.

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Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release uses specific techniques to stretch and repair the connective issue between your muscles (fascia). It helps your body heal properly from injuries and can restore range of motion.

$50

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Scar Management

Scar Tissue Release helps to soften actual scar tissue which in turn restores function of adjacent structures and viability of surrounding tissues and nerves. One way to affect scar tissue is to increase the malleability of the tissue adjacent to the scar by employing gentle sustained pressure with the heat of the hand. This helps to soften said tissue and increase lymphatic flow which can become congested. It is a methodical process that ensures a reduction in pain with an increase in function.

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Student Discount

Designed to remove severe tension, deep tissue massage is a technique used to relieve both muscles and connective tissue below the surface. It helps to improve range of motion and heal injuries below the surface.

$80

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$95

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Ken K.

License: MA #8246MT

28 Verified Reviews

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My training lies in the deep gentle arts of Shiatsu, manual lymphatic drainage and the cranio-sacral core. I work in the deeper physical aspects to unlock and unwind the musculotendinous, fascial and ligamental, from the attachment to the belly of the musculoskeletal aggravation. Please come in to see me and let's work on resetting, re-imagining, and releasing you from some of the grind and bindings of our everyday tasks.
Relaxation, refreshment, and help to refine your body's relationship with the space you move in.

Bodywork Services

Muscular Therapy

$60

30min

$85

45min

$100

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$120

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Student Discount

$80

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by Kimberly on Mar 02

The most important part is he listened to me and responded to what I needed even though I wasn’t sure entirely what I did need.

by Anonymous on Feb 07

Asked about what's going on with body / need help with today vs a rite pattern.

by Anonymous on Jul 20

Ken is amazing. I always leave feeling refreshed and relaxed

by Paul on May 26

Excellent experience and a very kind and warm person. I highly recommend Ken. Paul Epstein

by Robert on May 03

Ken listened very carefully to my needs. He took me through the muscle groups that he had to work on. He worked smoothly on my uncomfortable body and I left feeling much better than when I came in. I am booked to return in one week.

by Katherine on Apr 11

Ken adroitly finds and releases tension in my back and shoulders and arms. He has Profoundly effective massage skills allowing me to maintain my active lifestyle.

by Meg on Mar 21

Ken is incredibly knowledgeable .. and very responsive... very professional. I came out of my massage with a real sense of relief of the pain i was having in my left hip. Ken is great.

by Anonymous on Feb 06

Ken is always amazing!

by Anonymous on Dec 15

I’ve always left here feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

by Anonymous on Nov 01

Ken is fabulous!

Perrin S.

License: MA #7180

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Perrin is a graduate of Cortiva Institute-Boston with a foundation in Swedish-based muscular therapy. During her sessions, she combines deep tissue work, myofascial release, and neuromuscular therapy with relaxation massage to create an integrated session based on each client's individual goals and needs.
She is certified in Active Isolated Stretching, massage cupping and is undergoing training for orthopedic massage. Perrin holds a B.A. in English, with a concentration in Psychology, from Tufts University.
Her studies at Tufts closely mirror her approach to muscular therapy - balancing science and therapy with creativity and intuition. Perrin has a special interest in working with women of childbearing age. As an athlete and dancer from a young age, Perrin loves working with active people who may suffer from aches, pains, and injuries related to their endeavors. In her spare time, Perrin is happiest spending time with her family. She loves being outdoors, swimming, and writing.

Bodywork Services

Muscular Therapy

$60

30min

$85

45min

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Orthopedic Massage

$60

30min

$100

60min

$120

75min

$140

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$180

120min

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Massage Cupping

$60

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$100

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$120

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by Netta on Sep 13

Perrin is skilled, experienced, so knowledgeable about medical and therapeutic issues - she keeps me Healthy and heals me

Joseph B.

License: MA #2528

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Appointment Days and Times:
Tuesday: 4:00 and 6:00
Wednesday: 4:00, 6:00
Thursday: 4:00, 6:00
Friday: 4:00, 6:00
Saturday: 2:00 and 4:00 pm
LMT, Graduate of the Muscular Therapy Institute, Cambridge, MA 1993
Client's are provided an environment of safety and ease in which to receive therapeutic bodywork and self-care education. This work is an integrative approach which uses Swedish, sports, deep tissue, trigger point/acupressure, myofacial release, Zero Balancing (ZB) and CranioSacral Therapy (CST).
Client's are assisted in such areas as; releasing stress and its accompanying tension, reducing pain, increasing range of motion and capability, improving energy and deeper restfulness, heightening a sense of well-being, increasing circulation and detoxifying, recovery from injury and avoidance of injury through increased and improved awareness, and general relaxation for overall improved health.
Joseph received his BA with a double major in Psychology and Philosophy. His first career was as a mental health counselor for 18 years.

Bodywork Services

Muscular Therapy

$100

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Helen P.

License: MA #1178

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LMT, OMT
Muscular Therapy Institute, Cambridge, MA 2002
A graduate of The Muscular Therapy Institute in 2002, Helen focuses on the alignment of the spine which encourages the softening of muscle tension, calming of nerve irritability, and a decrease of the inflammatory response brought on by injury or structural imbalances.
Her continued studies allow her to offer various modalities which affect the fascial system, central nervous system, and the lympahtic system. Myofascial Release (MFR) and Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST) are often blended in order to target specific areas of restriction; allowing for change at deep levels of the central nervous system as well as to the more superficial layers of soft tissue. Helen has had advanced training in both MFR and CST.
Scar Tissue Management is used to help soften unnecessary and unwanted restrictions that may contribute to client pain, limited range of motion in and around joints, limited muscle flexibility, edema, and possible nerve impingement. This work is very specific, slow and gentle. Helen received certification in Scar Tissue Management in 2014.
Trained in the Emil Vodder Method of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) in 2005, Helen may use MLD as a way of encouraging more efficient lymphatic flow which can help reduce edema. Her training allows her to work with low risk clients.
Having received her certification in Orthopedic Massage in 2013, she now has a better understanding of a variety of orthopedic conditions ranging from tendonitis to spinal anomalies.
She incorporates several modalities in each session or simply one or two. This decision will be directed by client preference, need, and therapist guidance.
Referrals only.
Please call for appointment.
Specialties include:
Myofascial Release
Craniosacral Therapy
Scar Tissue Management
Orthopedic Massage
Manual Lymph Drainage

Bodywork Services

Cranio-Sacral

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Myofascial Release

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Scar Management

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4.93 (Based on 29 Reviews)

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by Netta on Sep 2022

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Best massage group around

by Kimberly on Mar 2022

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It was an excellent experience, one of the best I’ve ever experienced.

by Anonymous on Feb 2022

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Personable, courteous, humane, great comments and listening, adjustable pressure

by Anonymous on Jul 2021

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N/a

by Paul on May 2021

Verified

Excellent experience and a very kind and warm person. I highly recommend Ken. Paul Epstein

by Robert on May 2021

Verified

Ken made the experience very enjoyable. The place is very clean.

by Katherine on Apr 2021

Verified

Ken Kawaji who is part of this practice. is a consummate professional of massage. His physical strength combines with an intuitive touch such that he can ably find and resolve deep tensions. I have been a regular client for over 5 years and count on him to keep me and my joints working fluidly.

by Meg on Mar 2020

Verified

Ken is incredibly knowledgeable .. and very responsive... very professional. I came out of my massage with a real sense of relief of the pain i was having in my left hip.

by Anonymous on Feb 2020

Verified

Easy to get to, clean + quiet

by Anonymous on Dec 2019

Verified

Location is easy to access and there’s plenty of parking available. The ambience is always welcoming and puts you at ease.

by Anonymous on Nov 2019

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Always enjoy my visits there.

by Katherine on Oct 2019

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Extremely professional attention to personal needs in therapeutic, relaxation and acupuncture oriented modalities.

by Anonymous on Oct 2019

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Very comfortable and puts you at ease

by Anonymous on Aug 2019

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Small cozy space

by Anonymous on Mar 2019

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Easy to park, quiet space.

by Anonymous on Feb 2019

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There was no pressure to rush even though I arrived barely on time. I was immediately made comfortable.

by Anonymous on Dec 2018

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I like how peaceful the atmosphere is.

by Anonymous on Dec 2018

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Very cozy waiting area

by Anonymous on Sep 2018

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good experience

by Anonymous on Aug 2018

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It was easy to schedule an appointment and get to the location. The building is old, but they made their space very warm and comfortable.

by Anonymous on Jul 2018

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I loved my massage.

by Anonymous on Jun 2018

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Great massage and stretch; Ken really spent a lot of time working out legs and back. I will be back!

by Rick on Mar 2018

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Ken has a comprehensive understanding of the connections in the body and the skill to treat its problems masterfully. He inspires total confidence. I can't imagine any therapist more thorough, generous or hard-working. He also happens to be unassumingly brilliant and articulate.

by June on Mar 2018

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I’m giving a 5 star rating as after I visited- I’m inlove with the practice. My only complaint is phone contact is inefficient. After 48 hours I visited in person to get my questions answered. They rely on the self directed website. EVERYTHING ELSE was FANTASTIC- when you walk in you are greeted like a guest in their home. You are made to feel that you are friend and not just a customer. I recommend it.

by Anonymous on Dec 2017

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easy booking, pleasant space

by Anonymous on Dec 2017

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It was really easy getting there. Love that there is parking at the back. Ambience inside is calming and the bed was at just the right temperature.

by CArole on Dec 2017

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A light on the outside of the building would be nice.

Business response:

Thank you for the feedback Carole, we will contact the management company to see what they can do. I agree that better lighting would be helpful! -Melissa

by Eleanor (senior) on Nov 2017

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II enjoy working with Ken. He understands my needs and works in a professional manner. We have inter conversations about world events. The office ambiance is comfortable and relaxed.

by Katherine on Oct 2017

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The group shows professionalism and wisdom as well as empathy for the clients' needs.

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2464 Massachusetts Ave

Suite 240

Cambridge , MA 02140 map it

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License: #1992-MT-MM

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