June 30, 2026. Relax Ave Day Spa Since 2011

To further enhance the quality of care we provide, the Relax Ave team completed an advanced Lymphatic Drainage Massage training led by Master Dong, an experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner and professional massage instructor.

This specialized training focused on safe, gentle techniques designed to help stimulate the body's natural lymphatic system, promote healthy circulation, reduce fluid retention, and support the body's natural recovery process.

Our therapists received hands-on instruction in:

• Professional lymphatic drainage techniques
• Proper treatment sequence and pressure
• Improving circulation and reducing swelling
• Supporting post-exercise and post-travel recovery
• Relaxation and overall wellness applications

By combining traditional therapeutic principles with modern massage techniques, our therapists are able to provide a gentle, relaxing treatment tailored to each guest's individual needs.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage is intended to support relaxation and general wellness. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

We were honored to be invited to a local school in Alamo to provide relaxing chair massage services for teachers and staff. Our treatments helped quickly relieve shoulder and neck muscle tension, reduce stress, and bring much-needed relaxation during their busy day. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and we were grateful to receive such wonderful feedback from the team.

Luke Lu, one of our California-licensed CMTs, joined our team in April 2026 and is available at our Alamo, Dublin, and Livermore locations. He has over 12 years of massage therapy experience, including 5 years working in an acupuncture clinic in Japan. Luke specializes in acupressure treatments for conditions such as frozen shoulder, sciatic nerve pain, tennis elbow, and insomnia.

Michelle Hu has been a dedicated licensed massage therapist at Relax Ave Day Spa since 2015, joining the team during the early development of our Dublin location. Known for her professionalism, attentive care, and strong sense of responsibility, Michelle is deeply committed to supporting each client’s comfort and well-being.

With years of hands-on experience and continuous advanced training, Michelle specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue Massage, Prenatal Massage, and Postpartum Recovery Therapy. Her postpartum treatments are designed to help new mothers improve circulation, relieve muscle fatigue, support body restoration, and promote overall physical and emotional recovery after childbirth.

Michelle’s calm presence, skilled techniques, and genuine compassion make her a trusted choice for clients seeking safe, effective, and nurturing postpartum care.

Rick joined the Relax Ave team in 2019 and is a California Certified Massage Therapist (CAMTC) with nearly 20 years of professional massage experience.

In 2024, Rick completed an intensive three-month Pain Management Therapy training under a renowned pain relief specialist. Since then, he has received outstanding feedback from clients for his effective, targeted treatments.

Rick specializes in helping relieve: Headaches & tension headache, Tennis Elbow, Sciatica,Chronic neck, shoulder, and muscle pain

With strong clinical skills and years of hands-on experience, Rick focuses on identifying the source of discomfort and providing personalized treatments to help reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve overall well-being.

Relax Ave Day Spa, with locations in Livermore and Dublin, is excited to welcome Hera Wu, a 2022 graduate of the Bodhi Panya Institute in San Francisco. A certified Massage Therapist in California, Hera specializes in Thai and Ashiatsu Deep Feet Bar Therapy, along with prenatal and postnatal massage, offering deep relief and nurturing care, especially for mothers before and after pregnancy. We’re proud to have her on our team and invite you to experience her restorative touch at Relax Ave Day Spa.

Relax Ave Day Spa is proud to let you know that our massage therapists have received additional training by the McKinnon Institute of Oakland, CA in Prenatal Massage. On Oct.18th all of our massage therapists spent 4 hours with a trained professional teacher, Stacey Brown*, who helped us update and maximize our Prenatal Massage techniques for your ultimate comfort and relaxation.

We recently had the pleasure of inviting Chris, a senior massage therapist from Palo Alto Massage Therapy Center, who brings over 25 years of professional experience in therapeutic bodywork.

During his visit, our team participated in an intensive three-hour training session, where Chris shared his unique techniques and treatment approaches. He also provided one-on-one guidance and hands-on instruction, allowing our therapists to deepen their understanding and refine their skills.

Therapists from both of our locations greatly benefited from this valuable learning experience. We are excited to bring these enhanced techniques into our treatments and continue providing our clients with even more effective and high-quality care.