** UPDATE March 26. 2016**
I have since moved to another city where I am now 2 hours away from Wendy. I attempted to go to a recommended massage therapist for my cramped neck and forearms. Yes, I was massaged. But I now realize that I have found the BEST and everyone else is sub-par in comparison.
**UPDATE April 23, 2015**
Since I've found Wendy, I have attempted to try other massage therapists who are a little more local and just to do minor massages for my neck or forearms (office job). THEY ARE ALLLLLLL NOT UP TO PAR!!!!!!!! I have seen therapists who come to your house, some working in a well established chiropractic office, at a 5-star massage business that is raved by employees -- ALL ARE SUB PAR compared to Wendy.
They have been unprofessional with me in the prep portion before the massage. Some have been unprofessional DURING the massage, complaining or venting about their work life (I MEAN REALLY?!), some have TALKED TOO MUCH, some have BRUISED ME. SERIOUSLY?!?! Some rush through and make me anxious. Some are so panicked within their own life/soul/spirit that it makes me nervous to be around them. And there I am, vulnerable on a bed with these people who aren't very professional or appropriate or GOOD at massaging.
*sigh*
Why did I even leave Wendy? Well she doesn't take insurance **HOWEVER** (and that's a big however), she is completely and utterly worth every single dollar I give her. I willingly pay her and wish I had more money to tip her because she is THE BEST in this profession.
I have spent in co-pays trying to get out knots the same amount of money as Wendy charges with sub-par results, when I should've just gone to Wendy in the first place.
There is no replacement of PERFECT service.
I wish I could pay her DOUBLE what she charges.
I'm not here trying to sell you something. I am here to tell you that I have found a diamond in the rough. I have found TREASURE for massages. And I am yelling from the mountain tops that she's it. The best has come.
GO TO WENDY. She is absolutely amazing. No joke. And I've tested this theory hands on and I have endured the hardship of looking for the right massage therapist for you (with bruises, inappropriate talking, lack of professionalism, and discomfort!!!).
GO. TO. WENDY.
I have found the massage therapist that is #1.
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I've been looking for someone to massage me for two years and they have all fell short of what I needed. I am a holistic person who understands the body/mind/soul connection yet I have constantly had massages from people who DO NOT! Therefore, they think they are simply massaging my muscles -- rushed, undisciplined, busy, not quiet. I have had all these types of massages and it left me WORSE than when I went in. I would rather keep the tension in my muscles than allow people who aren't aware of the body/mind/soul connection to work on my body.
Wendy. Oh my. I found my massage therapist.
The session to work on your body is 60 minutes. But she doesn't even charge you for the consultation before and afterwards that is a vital part of understanding the person you're massaging. She spends a good 20 minutes talking to you about what ails you before the massage. During the massage session she *listens* to your body as she helps heal, moving with the tightness so it can heal. She addresses the body as it needs! She is sensitive to the person you are and what you need! She doesn't just blaze through and knead your muscles to mush just for the sake of releasing lactic acid. She GETS IT. She is a partner in healing your body, mind and soul.
She then sits you down again after the massage, explains to you your ailments and why they are there. She explains what she would recommend for further treatment. I mean, she literally gives you 1.5-2 hours of her time when you figure in all the consulting.
She is a disciplined massage therapist who is so respectful of the holistic person you are in need of healing.
She really is amazing.
Very professional, very respectful. Her location is clean and soothing. It's a safe place to unwind and heal.
I read another review that said they came from Temecula to Ontario just to see her. I drive 30 minutes from Riverside to Ont for the same reason -- because there is no comparison nor anyone else who can massage me exactly as I am needing. No other massage therapist is LISTENING to my body to see what I need!
She does massage by appointment only but is very flexible about getting your a massage time. She is prompt at responding to her emails or texts. She is quick to find a time slot for you.
HIGHLY recommended. Her pricing is so so so reasonable yet she gives you so much more than you pay her for.
Go to her! She is the best of massage therapists. I know this because I've been LOOKING for a long time and I just can't handle the mediocrity of other massage therapists. Go. I don't think you'll regret it. (and if you don't go, more for me!!!! =) jk) read more