Although I live in San Diego, I book a massage with Amy when I'm visiting L.A. I've been to her Silver Lake and Pasadena locations. Both are equally nice and there is plenty of parking. I found the massage room to be clean, smell nice, and be comfortable in temperature, and she has a heated blanket, if needed. Her precautionary measures and protocols were impressive and made me feel very safe. Very nice airflow in the room, an air purifier, she wears a mask and shield, the table has a shield, and there are fans going. Since there are no other clients in the office, she leaves the massage room door open for additional ventilation. After Amy's massage, I always feel relaxed and rejuvenated. I highly recommend her. read more

I am writing another review after my massage yesterday because it was so good! I came to Amy feeling sore, inflamed and bloated. I left with my muscles relaxed and various pains gone. Today I woke up feeling even better. Like my nervous system had been reset. I think Amy is a magical healer through her extensive training and skills in Massage therapy. Her many years of experience and familiarity with the body shine through. Thank you Amy! read more

I've had a lot of massages. But I don't think any of them compare with what I just experienced. Amy listened, she was kind, and then she went to town on my tight neck, shoulders, etc. in such a glorious way....thank you Amy, I will indeed be back. And you yelpers, run don't walk! read more

My partner and I have been regularly seeing Amy Flanzbaum for massages for 5 years. She is the most talented, focused massage person we've ever experienced. Each bi-monthly hour session is not only a profound pleasure, it is also one of the most health-giving hours I spend in my month. Thanks, Amy! read more

There aren't enough stars to recommend the massage practice of Amy Flanzbaum! I had the good fortune of being "gifted" a massage from Amy about 3 1/2 years ago by a dear friend who knew I was on the threshold of some serious medical difficulty and wanted to make sure I received treatment with a gentle, caring touch. She was spot on. Amy's sensitivity and expertise combine with a genuine desire to understand and respond to each client's unique needs - at the moment, and historically. She was able to equally work around my difficulty in moving after surgery and provide the utmost soothing touch to ease my nerves before it. Massage therapy is, for her, an art and a science. Although I have since recovered and regained strength, Amy's work is still what I prefer above all others. My husband and many friends agree. Her personal humor and generosity are reflected throughout her practice. Her touch is strong enough to provide deep release, wise enough for pain relief and soft enough to soothe completely. read more

Just returned from a wonderful massage from Amy. It was a birthday present (hey, there have to be some perks to turning fifty!) and it was amazing. She took her time, listened to where I had specific aches and pains, and took extra time there. She does deep tissue/swedish, soft tissue release, and stress reduction work. I'm hooked. I'll be back, that's for sure! read more

Amy is amazing. I honestly wouldn't go to anyone else (it's been over 2 years since I found her through Silver Lake Chiropractic & Holistic Health. I also recommend the chiropractor). These yelp reviews are very nice -- and very accurate. Amy is very good at what she does, and she clearly loves her work. She's very intuitive. You get the tension reduction of a massage, but also the therapeutic benefits of a very skilled bodywork craftsman (to borrow another reviewer's word). She does deep tissue as well as cranial sacral and myofascia release. She is a good listener and will address whatever your concerns are at each session. I agree with all these other reviewers who have said it all beautifully. Amy is a wonderful healer, excellent listener, warm, professional, and all these other things! Also, awesome with the deep tissue! She works in a few different offices. The Silver Lake location is nice and cozy (though on random occasions with the former Spaceland, there can be some noise. Nothing that's ever disturbed the experience by any means. And I'm pretty picky!), and very comfortable. You can usually get an appointment within the week, but plan in advance if you can. Also, as previously stated, she is knowledgeable and able to gently treat people with more serious medical conditions, chronic fatigue, and other physical crises that require practitioners with an understanding of how bodywork can potentially exacerbate the state you're trying to alleviate. I cannot recommend Amy enough. read more

Amy is the best! Her prenatal massages saved me when I was pregnant. I still see her regularly, and I always feel so much better after each session. She's saved me so many times, like when she helped clear my chest from a cold and when she worked out a bad knot I got struggling with my son's car seat. read more

Amy is the best. I have had all kinds of masseuses/masseurs. From the non-stop talking ones who tell you all their problems, to the ones who want to debate politics, to the insecure ones who need you to constantly let them know how they're doing....she is just wonderful. She listens, with her ears, brain and heart, to what you need to unwind and relax. So many massage therapists forget that massages may be the one 'stress-free zone' or special splurge for ourselves, and the last thing we want is to hear about their last fight with their boyfriend! Amy never forgets WHY you are there - to get rid of physical and mental stress - puts you first and is so skilled and thoughtful. I am so glad she is close by, and also makes housecalls (although I have always gone to her thus far). She is a gem and I thoroughly recommend you give yourself a treat by getting a massage by her. WONDERFUL! read more

Amy is by far the most skilled massage therapist I have ever met. She is so well studied and the massages are just as much relaxing as they are healing. Her Covid protocols as thorough and comforting as well. If you're looking for a safe and excellent massage - go see Amy! read more

Following an injury I visited Amy a number of times which dramatically assisted my recovery and restored range of motion. She specifically tailored her work to assist me with no pain. Highly recommended. read more

In addition to having degenerative disk disease in my neck and C-spine. I also have Spinal arthritis so my back muscles are ALWAYS in spasm and full of knots. AMY is the best massage practitioner ever, she knows how to get the knots out and how to balance the pressure so I always leave feeling much better! She is skilled in so many different modalities of massage, and always seems to be taking another class to improve and expend on her already extensive skills. I recommend her highly! read more

A massage from Amy is like a trip to Lotusland!! A real deep tissue pro:) Annabelle/Altadena read more

I can't say enough good things about Amy. I've been to a number of massage therapists and Amy is far and away the best one out there. On top of delivering exactly the right amount of pressure and always making me feel absolutely terrific, Amy is such a warm person it's so easy to be around her. She clearly enjoys what she does and she is so darn good at it. Whether it's to focus on a particular pain or just a relaxing massage, Amy is a dream. I can't wait until my next appointment with her. read more

Ahhh...another amazing, stress-draining massage from Amy Flanzbaum at Silver Lake Chiropractic & Holistic Health. When you can't afford a trip to Hawaii to live the life of Raleigh for a month, this is how you can attain the same results. Yeah, she's that good. I came in a mess and I left a new person! And the good results stayed with me for weeks. I cannot sing her praises enough. Her healing expertise helped get me through one of the most difficult periods of my life with grace. read more

Able to work with disabled and seriously ill people. Amy is more of a fine craftsman, than just a talented massage therapist. She is passionately devoted to her trade and to being the best craftsman she can be. She is like finding a Tiffany lamp in perfect condition at a garage sale for only $65 bucks. In other words, it has tremendous stupefying value, but you got it for a steal in comparison. She's professional, warm, not overly friendly or chatty, just focused and down to earth. When she begins It's all about the massage, full concentration on helping your body heal and relax. This was refreshing, because I could feel her focus and it helped me relax even deeper. I actually have issues with receiving massages because I am filled with neurotic inner conversations about my body, the therapist, what they are thinking etc... As soon as Amy began, my mind just went blank, and I was totally mellow and open to receiving the best massage ever. I had a transcendental experience, I became my dog getting a rub on her belly, my cat being stroked behind her ears . It all made sense, why cats purr, babies coo... it was heavenly! But lastly and most importantly, as my partners full time caregiver, as someone who has dealt with a lot of healing modalities in order to help save my partners life at times and to help her with her suffering, I don't have time to waste. Amy has to be of a particular caliber of person to come into our home, I am not just looking for a excellent massage that helps relieve her constant suffering, that persons energy, sincerity, humility, understanding, knowledge base, level of experience, kindness etc.. all come into question and are evaluated as well. They have to have it ALL and that's a tall and very difficult order to fill, but it's required for very important reasons. That said, Amy has it all! read more

Saw Amy at Silverlake Chiropractic. I have been experiencing chronic tennis elbow and have been for acupuncture and reflexology which did not help much. Amy used her expertise to massage the muscle tissue around the area with skill. For the first time in a long time I had relief. In addition she creates a warm, safe space where she works her magic and your physical and emotional stress is released too! Thanks Amy! read more

Amy is the best! She is my weekly treat that I look forward to. Now when I go to Burke Williams or other spas, I'm disappointed because their massages don't come close to Amy's. She has a gift of knowing just the right amount of pressure. Love her!!! read more

Amy is the best massage therapist ever and I have had many hands in my muscles! She has been working on my body for the last six years and she continually gets better. I'm always impressed with the different workshops and clinics she attends to learn new methods. The environment she creates is warm, relaxing and safe. Her products are so delicious - they smell and feel great and her music choices are perfect for relaxation. I really appreciate how Amy listens to me and to my body - she very intuitive and respectful. And those hands!!! So great. I've recommended her to so many people and have given her services as gifts and people always come back. Treat yourself! read more

Amy Flanzbaum is a soul sister. She is a woman of substance, of integrity and heart. Yes, Amy knows technique; yes, she has years of experience and has worked in many professional offices of very respected practitioners of healing arts. Yes, Amy is beautiful, intelligent, not just because she went to college and reads and attends ongoing educational workshops, but Amy has the gift of curiosity, a thirst to learn knowledge for wisdom's sake. A massage is an act of trust. We are embodied spirits. A true massuese, in my opinion, is someone who feels called to minister to the whole person through the body's needs. Amy delights in the tactile experience, quietly, with intuitive awareness of what each person needs. She listens, she asks questions, and in these one senses her humility and her competence to hear what the encounter, with its implicit contract of trust and exchange, will involve. And something else ineffable, the God-Other-Spirit-Inspired-Muse that she honors and that she bears within is what I cherish in Amy. Amy is sought out, yet it is not her ego, it is her heart that leads her to be present and to continue to choose to return to being present and being intentional in her touch for healing and for liberation from pain, subtly, gently, patiently and persistently. Amy is in service of the greater good one body at a time. I honor her as a large soul with a sense of humor and a beautiful touch, a musical knowing touch in which music becomes the prompt for a dance on the largest organ of the body, our skin. Amy deserves the best and I hope you are fortunate enough to be one of the recipients of her giftedness. read more

As another massage therapist I have to say that Amy is as talented as they come. Her hands heat up and feel wonderful. She is also a great listener and very knowledgable about the human body. She truly has a special gift and you can discern it in her touch. The amount of pressure was perfect and compassionate. The atmosphere was comfortable and I went into a massage 'trance' very fast. Thank you Amy for the wonderful and much needed treatment! read more