Michael Bardini - Certified Massage Therapist

We are thrilled to have a massage therapist with the depth of experience and neuromuscular expertise that Michael Bardini brings. With 10 years of hands-on experience in corporate, medical, and luxury spa settings, he is a master at tailoring treatments to meet the unique needs of every client. Specializing in deep tissue and sports massage, Michael has a proven track record of helping athletes, professionals, and wellness seekers achieve greater mobility, reduced pain, and long-term health improvements.

His time at prestigious locations like the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, along with his hands-on experience with athletes from the Cal Berkeley swim team, speaks to his ability to handle even the most complex and challenging cases. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, experiencing work-related tension, or just need to unwind, his diverse skills—from sports massage to prenatal care and hot stone therapy—ensure a personalized, rejuvenating experience.

Michael is committed to ongoing education, frequently leading trainings and collaborating with spa directors to create innovative treatment plans. His dedication to aftercare ensures you’ll leave not only feeling better but also equipped with the knowledge to maintain your health long after the session.

We can’t wait for you to experience their transformative touch and expert care!

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Meet Dr. Anja

Dr. Anja Huq is a chiropractor licensed by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners. She received her bachelor’s and Masters of Science from University of Chicago, specializing in Molecular Biology and Genetics and received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life Chiropractic College West with summa cum laude with honors. She is certified in Active Release Technique (A.R.T.), Fascial Movement Taping (Rocktape), Certified Chiropractic Extremities Practitioner (C.C.E.P), ICPA and Webster Technique (infants and children).

Dr. Anja has dedicated her life to spreading her love of science, chiropractic, and care for people in everything she does. She has collaborated to find causes for enlarged heart syndrome, causes of cervical cancer, and created cures for Hepatitis C. While a student at Life Chiropractic College West she mentored and taught her fellow students to study for their classes, and their board exams after finding challenges for her student colleagues to process and retain the critical info needed to pass. She also interned at UCSF Mission Bay Physical Therapy Center, which helped her understand not only solving immediate pains a patient-client may be experiencing but also ways to teach the patient-client to change their everyday life to avoid such pains.

She is committed to enhancing patient-client’s health by using an integrated approach with the goal of increasing function and reducing pain of her patient-clients. Many people need help managing their chronic and acute pain from sports or general activities of daily living. Her focus when treating her patient-clients is to provide comfortable, effective care with treatment plans that are tailored specifically to everyone’s needs and goals. She takes a comprehensive approach to treatment, which may include chiropractic manipulation, soft tissue therapy, therapeutic exercises, and physiotherapy modalities. She is excited to empower patient-clients to live healthier and tap into their potential.

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Ying Pan - Certified Massage Therapist

If you’re looking for a deep deep tissue massage she will deliver!

Ying Pan is a massage therapist with 15 years of professional experience, specializing in range of modalities, including deep tissue, sports massage, and myofascial release.

Ying is exceptional at creating a calming environment while educating clients on different activities that are negatively impacting them and how to rectify them through stretching, self-care, and fitness.

We are lucky to have Ying join us. She currently splits her time between Virbrant Niche and an acupuncturist in Los Altos. Ying has extensive experience working in clinical and spa settings. She holds multiple massage certifications. Ying also earned an Associate of Arts in Teacher Education from Hainan College of Foreign Studies.

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Grace Teo - Licensed Massage Therapist

Grace Teo has over 15 years of experience as a massage therapist, specializing in a variety of Western and Eastern massage modalities. She holds a diploma in Massage Therapy from the National Holistic Institute (NHI) in 2009. She is also certified in Thai Massage by the Wat Po Traditional Medical School in Thailand, and she has extensive hands-on experience in sports massage, Swedish, deep tissue, and myofascial therapies.

Interesting little bit about Grace is that she teaches blind massage therapists techniques and methods for providing massage through palpation and discovery.

Grace has worked in a range of settings, from luxury spas like The Spa Los Gatos and Canyon Ranch to chiropractic clinics such as the Healing Wellness Center, where she collaborated with acupuncturists and chiropractors. Her experience extends to working with athletes, providing sports massage for events like the San Francisco Nike Women’s Marathon and the Silicon Valley Marathon.

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Meet Tess Tomlin

Theresa Tomlin is a dedicated and experienced Pilates instructor with over 17 years of professional expertise. She received her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts & Bachelor of Arts Dance/Design from the University of California Los Angeles. Based in Palo Alto, California, she strives to teach students to move efficiently and effectively, emphasizing strength, flexibility, and injury prevention. Theresa excels at teaching large groups and private classes, specializing in Yoga, Pilates Mat, and all Pilates apparatus. She teaches a specialized class, PIYO, blending Yoga and Pilates into one. With a focus on safety and injury prevention, she creates a nurturing environment for her students. As an instructor since 2006, Theresa has guided small group and private classes, specializing in both Mat work and Pilates apparatus. She holds certifications in Hatha Yoga and Pilates Mat and Apparatus.

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​​###Meet Julie Wesolek Julie has been a lifelong teacher. She started as a Physical Education Teacher on the East Coast and has trained Group Exercise instructors across the country. She settled in California to raise her family and spent over 30 years with the YMCA, retiring as the Executive Director of the Sequoia Branch in Redwood City. In 2002, she began her studies with nationally recognized Pilates master teacher, Tom McCook and received the Physical Mind Institute Apparatus, Mat, and Standing Pilates instructor certification. She is also certified as an ACE Personal Trainer and an EnhanceFitness master trainer. She is a lifelong learner and enjoys exploring new techniques through continuous education. Having experienced the benefits of alignment and functional movement first-hand, Julie enjoys teaching group exercise classes and working with clients to develop their own personal movement practice that will improve their strength, flexibility, and joy in pain-free movement.

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