I had a wonderful experience at Sanctuary and can't recommend it enough…read more I received a massage from one of Kristin's students, and I was genuinely impressed by the level of care and skill. The pressure was just right, and she intuitively found areas of tension I didn't even realize I was holding. I felt a noticeable difference not only immediately after, but in the days that followed. It's clear that Kristin has created a space where therapists are thoughtfully trained and supported; there's a high level of professionalism and presence that really comes through. The space itself is peaceful and calming. I'll admit I was briefly confused when I arrived since it's located on the second floor, but once inside, everything felt welcoming, organized, and serene. They were ready for me right on time, and the whole experience felt smooth and intentional from start to finish. If you're looking for a place where you'll be genuinely cared for and in good hands, Sanctuary is absolutely worth a visit.

It had been a few months since my last massage and booked a 90 minute with The Sanctuary. Cassandra…read moredid a great job and was very knowledgeable about the body- which I appreciated. My body felt relaxed afterward and I'm looking forward to the next one in about a month from now's Thank you to The Sanctuary!

Bryant Rochon's therapeutic massage has been a game changer for my husband who has chronic pain…read morefollowing spine surgeries. Bryant is incredibly knowledgeable about human anatomy and quickly determined the area that needed attention. He's professional, caring and has made a significant change in my husband's quality of life and renewed optimism. Highly recommend him. Elizabeth Bradbury

I received a terrific deep tissue massage from Angelina. We discussed needs and targeted areas of…read moreneed. She was very nice and confident. I am looking forward to the next appointment with her, knowing how well I felt after. I like the spa itself and the very friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

I visited Sumika Sanctuary at the Pleasant Hill location a few months ago and often think about how…read moreamazing my experience was with Amber. Her warm and welcoming presence combined with her skilled therapeutic massage techniques made for an amazing experience as what I'd say has been one of the best massages I've ever had! I recently have wanted to return to Amber and I'm thrilled to see she now has a new location in Walnut Creek, I'm so excited to visit her again and HIGHLY recommend her to those that are interested.

Seriously had THEE best massage of my life with Amber. I went here during pregnancy due to all the…read moregood reviews and she was sooo great, super accommodating, friendly, and talented. I sent my husband to her, and he said it was also a great massage, and I finally came back 4 months postpartum and she literally gave me the best massage I've had my whole life. She focused on the areas I asked her to focus on and she even targeted areas indirectly related to the areas I had tension from breastfeeding and carrying a newborn around 24/7. She is truly a healer and we will be going back again and again!

You can tell how good a massage therapist is when they first start feeling your body for the knots…read moreand tension. Nancy has a very good sense of touch and of locating problem areas. She is then able to switch between the 3 modes of soft, medium and hard depending on the problem areas that she's working on. Massage school can teach you methodology, but Nancy's skill comes from a lot of practice and working on patients of different type achieve her mastery.

I received a 90 minute lymphatic massage with a cupping add on (my first time with cupping) with…read moreNancy a few days ago and I wish I would have taken before and after photos. My ankles haven't been this sleek in almost a year! Nancy is a great fit for me as a therapist because she is warm yet honest and she is so intuitive with her movements. She mixed pressures and while she checked in with me throughout just knew where to go and what I needed even though it was my first session with her. I am surprised how deep of work was done because the entire session was very enjoyable / no pain. My favorite part was the face and head lymphatic massage, so Relaxing! On my way out I was served an organic tea to go which was such a nice touch. The studio is lovely, clean and has a lux feel to it. I will be a regular going forward, Thank you, Nancy!

Carlos is truly a miracle worker. My husband and I both benefit greatly from his body work…read moretechniques. I had a recent lower back muscular strain that resulted in me needing to lift my leg up into my car with my hands. After one session with Carlos, my leg had full range of motion again. Carlos spends time listening to your concerns and can quickly and accurately identify your problem areas. He's great with communication and is very pleasant to work with. We can't sing his praises enough!

Amazing place , great energy. Friendly people and a good owner in a convenient location. Been here…read more once and definitely return

Katie Cook is an excellent masseuse! She seems to know where you hold your tension and then works…read moreto relieve the knots that caused the pain and tightness. She uses different approaches in the massage including Swedish and Shiatsu to fit your needs. My favorite is stone massage to relax my shoulders and neck, as well as lower back...heaven! I have also heard that her expertise includes lymphatic drainage techniques for those who need it. Her prices are very reasonable, and the ambiance is just right.

From the owner: Certified Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Method), Certified Massage Therapist (Deep Tissue Massage,…read moreSwedish, Cranio Sacral, reflexology, prenatal, pain relief, tension relief, headaches....and much more).

I have been a client of Rebekah's for over 5 years and her massages have helped me so much! I used…read moreto have frozen shoulder and Rebekah knew exactly how to massage me to make the frozen shoulder eventually go away. I make sure to book an 80 minute massage each month and the massages have helped me tremendously with stress reduction, muscle aches, mobility in shoulder, tendonitis and relaxation. In addition they offer face re-postering massages and these have helped with tension in my face along with jaw issues I have with grinding teeth. I always look forward to my monthly or sometimes bi-monthly sessions with Rebekah!

I recently starting getting massages from Rebekah for an extremely painful right shoulder issue. I…read moredidn't know that she did trigger point therapy, but I'm so happy she does! Rebekah is a master at finding all the knots and releasing them, while also providing a relaxing massage. She didn't want to work directly on my shoulder because I don't yet know the cause of the pain, but she worked all around the area and also on my other shoulder. Two days after my second massage, I was pain free! I am very grateful to her for giving me such relief from severe pain. I will be returning since I consider massages to be an important part of my overall wellness.

I have been a regular client for over four years, including through the COVID era. Vivian does an…read moreamazing job of finding my knots and working on them. She is friendly and kind. The reason she has long term clientele is that she is very very good. Period. I have heard her reject customers when she feels uncomfortable or suspects the person is looking for more than a therapeutic massage. Hence read the negative reviews with a more than a pinch of salt. She is a single mom trying to make an honest living. So be nice and respectful to her, and she'll be nice and respectful to you!

6 stars, if I could. Just great all around. Came in with lots of shoulder / neck tightness. This is…read moremy new go-to spot.