This was possibly the worst massage I've ever had.......and I've had a lot over 25 years. I felt like I was being shaken rather than massaged. Lisa talked the entire time about herself and how great of a healer she is. About 10 minutes into the massage, a man, I'm assuming her husband, opened the door to give her her phone. I found that very unprofessional. Please do not waste your hard earned money here......really, it was that bad. read more

In the back of a hair salon is a very small massage business owned and run by a Japanese proprietress. It's doubtful you'd ever find this place without a recommendation. And here is the recommendation. Lisa runs a single massage table in a small room basically the size of a closet (I've actually seen walk-in closets larger than the therapy room). But this is all the space she needs to provide one of the most excellent therapeutic massages that I've ever experienced. I believe her focus is shiatsu based techniques but can probably do other styles. But the difference that sets her apart is a dedication to her craft, her knowledge/experience with physiology and therapeutic techniques, and the genuine care she has for her patient's well being. Lisa really knows her stuff. She has a level of knowledge of physiology not generally common in most masseuses. And what I found particularly significant is that, through her therapy sessions, she advised me of concerns and suggested some stretches, which if not followed would result in specific mobility issues. While she was able to resolve some of the knots, etc, she noticed some subtle tightness and loss of flexibility that left untreated would eventually cause serious issues. I didn't heed her recommendations. I wasn't really experiencing the symptoms she predicted. Could a massage therapist really provide these types of prognosis'? I found, unfortunately, that Lisa certainly could. As a result, I've experienced the symptoms she predicted which affected my ability to run and even walk up and down stairs. Compensation in my gait led to lower back pain as well. With physical therapy and the stretches she advised, I'm on the path to hopefully a full recovery. But my experience has taught me that Lisa really knows her stuff. She's had the education, training and experience to detect and resolve a number of issues as well as predict outcomes. Should you expect similar results? Obviously not -- these experiences are probably case-by-case and patient dependent. But she has certainly earned her credibility with me. The services Lisa provides really go beyond relaxation and are really in the realm of therapy for me. I can't recommend her highly enough if you have issues that might be resolved through massage therapy. Again, she can be a little hard to find. Here's a link to a website for your convenience. http://intensetherapy.com/ read more

I rarely use "the master" for anyone, but Lisa really is the master of massage healing. Lisa is Japanese and I'm pretty sure she one of the most accredited person(s) in Northern California for eastern and western therapy. I was referred to Lisa a couple years ago because of a car accident with shoulder and back pain, to say the least she did an amazing job to relieve my condition. With very little knowledge of what your pain is, she can quickly diagnose your problem areas just by touch. Even though you might have only shoulder or upper back pain, you have to allow her to do her "extraordinary" methods, which is a combination of practices and full body massage therapy because your body is all connected. She uses firm pressure to relieve knots, oil, hot rocks and her small room is relaxing. I have been going to her for a couple years now and definitely recommend her to others. Just chatting with her about her practices and stories, she told me about a guy that had clogged arteries and was on the brink of dying and couldn't breath, etc... through some intense sessions she cured the guy and he told her he saved his life. So if you have other health issues that a doctor can't help you with nor prescribe medicine for, I'd give Lisa a try, she's amazing. Tip: Don't wait too long to give your body what it needs, if your body is too tense it might take more than one session to get your muscles to relax and being healed. read more

I had been to several massage "places" in the past, however after a motorcycle accident my chiropractor recommended Lisa at Intense Therapy. Lisa does amazing work. I would wake up with constant pain and go throughout my day with that pain. However after a few sessions with her the pain quickly began to subside. The way she reads your muscles is unlike any other place I have been to, and after seeing the results I will never go anywhere else. I would highly recommend Lisa. A+ for Intense Therapy read more

Lisa is a true healer. If you want a worthless massage that does not resolve pain ( see Laura's review) go to massage envy and have someone rub your skin and overcharge you. If you have pain, and you need relief, you need to see Lisa. She is a lifesaver and there is no mystery why my doctor and all the sports doctors in the Sacramento area refer patients to Lisa. She is simply the best. The fact that she is the sweetest person on earth is an excellent bonus. read more

Intense Therapy now has its own location at 312 Natoma Street, at the intersection of Coloma and Natoma streets. Lisa is a miracle worker! My muscles sometimes spasm or tense up causing excruciating pain. Lisa manages to heal me every single time. She is trained in different forms of massage including Anma, Shiatsu, Swedish, Myofascial, Reflexology and Pregnancy massage. In my case, she uses a hybrid of more than one technique based on the condition of my muscles. If you need therapeutic massage, please make an appointment to find out why doctors recommend Lisa to their patients! read more

I was disappointed. Massage seemed to be good, but there were areas i highlighted on the form that were missed completely. Booked a 90 minute appt and time management was an issue- too much time spent on some areas and not enough on another. And the worst part....stopping to answer the phone twice during the appt....wow. Anyhow, i wont go back read more

Lisa is amazing. Professional, knowledgeable and always happy. I can't say enough good things about her. She has incredible strength in her hands and knows just the perfect amount of pressure to get out those knots and soothe the muscles. I highly recommend Lisa to my family and friends. read more

Lisa has healing hands and a heart of gold. I'm definitely coming "back" :-) thank you!

Best massage therapist. I have been going to Lisa for many years and always am satisfied. She has a great knowledge of her craft and has helped me with numerous issues over the years. read more

I have been going to Lisa for 7 years. Her therapy and advice have helped me considerably. She does a great job. I feel very fortunate to have found her. I would recommend her to anyone. Five stars definitely. read more

Lisa has been a lifesaver! I have been coming to LIsa for many years as I find that her massages are incredible and most helpful for healing my aches/pains. She is the muscle rehabilitation expert! I highly recommend her and can promise that she will help with whatever your aching muscles needs might be. I like to spend minimum 90 minutes with her. I love her healing hands so much that i actually travel from San Jose to see her. You won't be disappointed. read more

This is truly a medical massage. Lisa knows how to find problems area and she works on the area that has the most need. This is a healing massage and not made for relaxation. If you have an area that is bothering you or have pain this is the place to go if you want lasting results. read more