First visit, referred by another body worker. I had a chronic soft tissue injury that resulted in…read moresubstantial sporadic pain. I left feeling a bit beat up by the deep tissue manipulation, but a day later my condition was substantially improved. I immediately booked another session, and I intend to continue with ROM for the foreseeable future. Recommended.

Got a pain, ache, old injury, or some other muscle injury?! Go see Chris; you won't be…read moredisappointed. Since I initially saw him for work on an injured forearm, I've ben back numerous times to help with injuries or general soreness before it becomes a problem. Chris helps me recover much more quickly from sports and work related soreness than I could ever expect on my own. His deep knowledge of the human body and structure leads him to work on all related muscle groups, rather than just targeting the sore areas. He also can explain why your body is feeling the way it is, and can help you with ways to not feel that way anymore. And, on a side note, if you're a 6'1" 240lb guy like me, don't expect a light touch. Chris is able to get down to those knots and twists deep in the muscle tissue, which in my experience many therapists are unable to do. Aside from that, Chris is a very friendly, approachable, and like-able human being. I always enjoy my time there, often discussing the latest in movies or whats happening in modern spaceflight. Great conversationalist! I can't recommend Chris' services enough. Go on, make that appointment!

Loved working with Chris on my bodywork needs - I have fibromyalgia, so regular, focused bodywork…read moreis essential to keep the pain at bay. Chris had excellent communication before and during - in terms of what to expect and resources to continue in good health. He is very knowledgeable and even offers digital resources to support stretches and strengthening between sessions. Highly recommend especially for myofascial release work.

If you're looking for a fluffy, feels good in the moment, full body massage, Chris is not the guy…read morefor you, but if you are craving a targeted, deep, and very effective myofascial release session that makes a lasting difference in your mobility and pain levels, I highly recommend Chris. I'm a chiropractor in Santa Rosa and I have had many different kinds of body work. Chris's work is among the best. He has many different techniques culled from his physical therapy background, and he's able to modulate his pressure to meet my needs. I like that "hurts so good" place where there's some momentary discomfort, but I know it's making some lasting changes. He worked on my 3 primary problem areas, as well as the surrounding tissues that would affect those areas. Two days later and my pain levels are still lower than they had been before the massage. My ankle doesn't hurt when I walk down the stairs!! Chris is professional, has a calm and friendly demeanor, and he comes to your house. I recommend giving him a try!

I have enjoyed Steve's Rolfing and Cranial Sacral massage services for many years. He has helped me…read moreheal from a knee injury, an ankle injury, and now a jaw that was knocked out of alignment by a traumatic dentistry procedure.I have been in a lot of pain, but Steve is a gentle practitioner who is sensitive to my needs. The results have been amazing from each session and my overall posture and alignment have greatly improved.

In the world where so many things aren't worth the price you pay for it…read more Steve's healing hand are so worth every dime! Structural integration is like no other type of physical medicine I've ever experienced. It's kind of like shiatsu massage, but working with the structural fascia tissue. After he works his magic there is a tremendous tension release, and relaxation of your whole body. Highly recommended for people that have pain and muscle tension that haven't been able to get relief elsewhere. You might get some sticker shock from his prices, but worth it.

Highly recommend -- especially if you have an injury or chronic pain issue, and are apprehensive…read moreabout putting yourself in someone's hands. Nik has the perfect combination of knowledge and intuition, and made sure to tailor the massage to my particular needs, checking in along the way to make sure I was doing ok. It was a wonderful, healing, peaceful experience.

I feel lucky and grateful to have found Nik. They are an extremely skilled and attuned massage…read moretherapist. When I was looking for a massage therapist I searched for someone who knew Esalen massage. What I found was so much more. I found the respect and safety I didn't know I needed. This may seem obvious that it's important to be able to relax, but when you have somebody who makes it their priority, it's a game changer. I cannot recommend Nik highly enough.

Anthony's "no pain, no gain" approach to body work has left me with what may be permanent…read moredisfigurement and pain. I had a few good visits with Anthony where he convinced me that the insense pressure he was using was safe and needed to fix my neck pain. On the last visit he used a wooden dowel to press into my shoulder and advised me to breath through the pain. Upon standing up off the table I could not lift my arm above my head, experienced intense pain in my shoulder, and the position of my shoulder had changed. I immediately lost 80% of my strength and experienced numbness in my fingers. I told him right away and he replied brushed it off. Now it's been a year and my shoulder is still badly injured. An MRI has shown the muscle has begun to atrophy and I'm waiting for never testing. Anthony's personality changed dramatically after the incident. He refused to refund my money and finally agreed to refund a couple of visits. Now I've been paying out of pocket for other practitioners for a year and there's no sign of healing the injury he caused. I advise people to please think twice before seeing Anthony and learn from my misfortune. There are many other practitioners in this area with more experience who will not add to your pain.

If you're looking to fix any aches and pains, Anthony is your man. He uses a whole body approach to…read moreaddress whatever issues are going on. This is not your typical feel good massage, as my first sessions were intense. However, it is the most effective therapy I've had in ages, if ever.

Loved loved loved the body tuning with Douglas! He taught…read moreme so much about what was going on and why I was having lower back And hip pain. I highly recommend trying him out. The two hour session was well worth it.

WOMEN BE CAREFUL I am writing this to share my own experience with Douglas…read more Many many years ago I was sent to Douglas because the ENT practice couldn't resolve an issue with my ear. Perhaps 'Biofeedback ' could resolve it. Part of his process was to lie me on a table and Douglas literally says "I have to check your gag reflexes". I felt creeper out and got out as fast as I could. So many years later I still feel this frightening violation. I decided to see if I could figure out who it was. I checked Yelp The first practitioner I looked at was Douglas. There was the 1 star review by someone else whose experience was highly disturbing. Like me, so many women stay silent about being violated out of fear and shame.

Jerris was my massage therapist when he was in NYC at Great Jones Spa. His pressure and…read moreprofessionalism were great. I felt so relaxed but also worked on after my hour with him. I miss him being in NYC.

I received a 90 minute massage from Jerris last week and it was amazing!!! In my life I have…read morereceived many massages some great and some not so great. First off, Jerris really listened to what I said to him during the intake. In the course of the massage he addressed every single issue related to my body that we spoke about. The pressure was perfect, his flow was even and measured. Sometimes therapists have a rhythm that can be speedy, inconsistent, and all over the place. That wasn't my experience at all with Jerris, which I think really lent itself to a very calm and relaxing massage for me. He has a very mellow energy, an excellent skill set and clearly a thorough knowledge of how the body works. The space was very comfortable and the music perfect. Also, Jerris offered me a choice of Ayurvedic massage oils, which I loved. By the end of the massage, I just sort of floated out of the room and onto a very calm day. I definitely recommend anyone to go to Jerris for bodywork. You will love him!

Two years ago I had crippling (literally, I couldn't walk...) pain in my left leg for 7 months…read more(technically "lateral cutaneous nerve irritation", ) until, quite by chance, at the Far West Furniture and Tea Company Christmas open house I discovered Bruno Rowell offering free chair massages. As soon as he started to work on me I could feel that he might be able to help me. (BrunoRowell@gmail.com) 707-291-7333. He has an intuitive approach, is very knowledgeable about anatomy, and has a rather unusual presence, which might contribute to his good cure rate. Who knows why ???? He's just good. His office is upstairs in the newish mustard yellow building on Hwy 116 near Hwy 12 with Community Bank on the ground floor. Two Chiropractors, One Sports Medicine practitioner, one massage therapist and one medical doctor had failed to cure me prior to my fortuitous discovery of Bruno. He successfully knocked out the 7 months of pain in 2 bodywork sessions. I have continued to see him, first for prevention, and now just for fun. I have sent many friends and some of my yoga students to him (Friends drive up from SF!!! hard to believe....) and they have mostly been as amazed as I am. Bruno charges $80 for a 1 hour appointment (which is a generous hour...) and $120 for 90 minutes. I recommend him for a good massage, - but most importantly I recommend him if you have pain. I have been a student and practitioner of holistic psychology for three decades so have been fortunate to have been 'treated' by some really talented and lovely bodywork practitioners. Bruno is unusual. We are lucky to have him in Sebastopol.

I always joke that Bruno fixes my life when I go to see him, but it's really not far from the…read moretruth. Like many other reviewers have said, he is intuitive in his work, but that "intuitive feel" is backed by thousands of hours of study on his part. He didn't just get his massage certification and quit there, he is a constant student of the human body. Through my years of seeing him I have talked with him about his study in many different styles of massage, energy work, chiropractic, sports medicine, and more. Bruno has helped me maneuver through all manner of things, bike crashes, running injuries, a terrible car accident, child birth (x2), stress, sadness, happiness, huge life changes, well... life! He starts by taking a look at your alignment, then more or less straightens your bones out on the table before he starts work on your soft tissue - it makes a big difference because it helps the soft tissue release much better when your body is in basic alignment. He is more than generous with his time and I hate getting massages anywhere else because they are never as good as his, and I always feel like I should just save my money to get a massage from him when I get home!