Is there parking at Ida Bella?

Yes. Find street parking on Blake Street near the building and read the posted street-cleaning sign beside the space before leaving your car. The two sides of Blake Street are cleaned on different days.

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Come see me at 2034 Blake Street, Suite 2.

Q: How do I get into the building at 2034 Blake Street?

The front door is the glass door at the far right of the building, immediately to the right of Independent Medical Supply. There is a stainless-steel, payphone-style keypad to the left of the door. Press the pound key first, then zero, then two. Ida will be notified and will buzz you in.

Q: Is the office wheelchair accessible?

No. The office is on the second floor, up two flights of stairs, and there is no elevator or lift. The stairs may not be manageable for someone using a wheelchair or walker, so please discuss mobility before booking.

I’m in South Berkeley, between Shattuck and Milvia. The building is easy to pass the first time, so keep your eyes open for Grassroots CrossFit and Independent Medical Supply. They occupy the first floor, and their signs are much easier to spot from the street than mine.

Once you see those two businesses, you are in the right place. The parking, doorway, and keypad instructions are below.

Drive to Ida Bella Printable parking & access guide

Address: 2034 Blake St, Suite 2
Parking: Street parking on Blake Street
Keypad: Press pound, zero, two
Access: Two flights of stairs, no lift

The quiet South Berkeley street where the practice is located

The building

Here is exactly where to park and how to get inside.

Once you see Grassroots CrossFit and Independent Medical Supply, you have found the building.

Park on Blake Street

Find street parking on Blake Street as close to the building as you can.

Please read the street-cleaning signs beside the space before you leave your car. The two sides of Blake Street are cleaned on different days.

Find the glass front door

The entrance is the glass door at the far right of the building, immediately to the right of Independent Medical Supply.

There is a stainless-steel, payphone-style keypad to the left of the glass door.

Press pound, zero, two

Press these three keys in this exact order:

The key marked #
The number 0
The number 2

That is:

Pound, zero, two

Do not enter 02 and then press pound. The pound key comes first.

The keypad will notify me that you are downstairs, and I will buzz you in.

Once you are inside, walk up the two flights of stairs to Suite 2.

Download a printable guide that shows you how to find the building and get inside →
Photographs of the building, the glass front door, and the keypad, plus a QR code for driving directions. Save it to your phone before you leave so you have it when you need it.

If anything goes wrong on the way, call me at 510-808-6162. I would much rather you call than circle the block.

Getting here

A few things that make arriving easier.

Driving

Blake Street runs between Shattuck and Milvia in South Berkeley. Watch for the street-level signs for Grassroots CrossFit and Independent Medical Supply. They are much easier to see from the car than the Ida Bella sign.

Street parking

Park on Blake Street near the building. Before leaving your car, check the street-cleaning sign beside your space. The two sides of the street are cleaned on different days.

BART

The office is about eight blocks from either Ashby BART or Downtown Berkeley BART. The walk is fairly flat from both stations.

Stairs and accessibility

My office is on the second floor, up two flights of stairs. There is no elevator or lift.

The stairs may not be manageable for someone using a wheelchair or walker. Please talk with me before booking if stairs may be difficult for you.

Arriving

A few minutes early is helpful. If you are running late, text me. It happens, and you do not need to arrive flustered.

Your session may need to end at the scheduled time so the next person is not kept waiting.

Inside

When I buzz you in, come upstairs to Suite 2. Take your time on the stairs. My door will be closed while I am with another client, so please wait quietly if you arrive early.

Office hours

When I am here.

Mon & Tue11 AM to 6 PM

WednesdayClosed

Thu & Fri11 AM to 6 PM

Saturday12 PM to 5 PM

SundayClosed

Visits are by appointment only, and every new client speaks with me before coming in.

If you are recovering from surgery and having a particularly difficult week, ask whether I have any flexibility outside these hours. I cannot always make it work, but sometimes I can.

Your first visit

You do not need to arrive perfectly prepared.

Bring what you have. If you forget something, we can still begin.

Any instructions or notes your surgeon or doctor gave you
A list of your medications. If you are short on time, just snap a photo of the bottles and we will sort it out together when you get here.
Your compression garments, if you use them
Questions you want to ask, even if you are not sure how to phrase them

Your first visit is 90 minutes so we have time to talk without rushing, look at what your body is doing, begin the work, and decide what may help next. You will be draped, and we will talk about what feels comfortable before I begin.

The touch is much lighter than most people expect. Many people fall asleep. When the session is over, take your time getting up, have some water, and try to give yourself a gentler place to go next.

The next step

Ask Ida.

Tell me what is going on. I’ll listen, ask a few questions, and we’ll work out together whether this feels like the right next step for your body right now.

If it does not, I’ll help you think through what kind of care may fit better.

The call is free, and you will speak with me.

Pick a time and I'll call you Or text me a question