If you are a novice, your best bet is to go to one of the BDSM houses in the bay area, such as The Gates or Fantasy Makers.  They will have all of the equipment you need, and pro-subs working there are generally more comfortable seeing newbies than independents because there are others nearby in case of accident/injury/other trouble.  Since Suzzi has retired, you will likely have trouble finding an independent submissive escort who will play with a newbie, but you might try Julianna F.