@Body Essence Day Spa, Salon & Botique 230 Main St…read moreNevada City, Ca 95959 530.786.1121 Darby, the massage therapist will pamper your day w everything you need to release those tight spots that u didn't even know they existed. I had a pampering deep tissue massage experience that combines the therapeutic pressure of deep tissue work with relaxing, spa-like comfort. The massage usually began in a calm setting with soft music, warm lighting, aromatherapy scents, heated towels, a warm massage table. Darby used firm, slow strokes and focused pressure to work into deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. This helps release chronic tension, tight knots, stiffness, and stress buildup--especially in areas like the neck, shoulders, back, hips, and legs. After the session, I felt completely melted into relaxation. Awesome feeling! Book a session w her right now and u will not regret it. And ...... u r very welcome!!!!

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Simply outstanding. After reading several of the 5-star reviews for Kim, I expected…read moreperfection...and I got it. Nice quiet room with a very comfortable table and some nice quiet music. Kim knows what she's doing, my neck had been giving me heck for 5 weeks; I was so tight, Kim had to use her full body weight on a couple of upper back muscles. Kim answered all my questions, put up with me talking for 90 minutes and managed to loosen my neck-heck. She recommended a couple of exercises and some salve. The word for the day was "Stretching". Very nice, very knowledgeable and very good at massage. I highly recommend Kim.

Kim is a highly talented massage therapist and has a heart of an angel! I had the best massage…read moreI've ever had from her. I felt cradled in her skill and care for me. She is beyond exceptional!

Erin gave me one of the best massages I've ever had... and I've been to many therapists over the…read moreyears. She knows how to go deep, to just the right spots, with a firm yet gentle and intuitive touch. Erin is a top-notch professional, who is also warm, kind, and naturally gifted as a healer. Her 25 years of experience and caring are readily apparent. I give Erin the highest recommendation and urge you to visit her in her new location in Nevada City (or wherever she travels). Thank you, Erin, for my first excellent session. I'll be back next time I'm in town!

Erin is an expert massage therapist, and based on my experience, a top one in the field. She is an…read moreexcellent listener and healer. My family of three young adults and husband have all had the privilege to learn and heal from Erin's wisdom and expertise. Her techniques are comforting and customized to what your needs are at that time. For years, we have consistently been booking with Erin because we know the benefits we will receive and it's a wonderful massage experience. In addition to recommending Erin to you, we are so thankful to know and work with Erin. The Chapman Family.

Skillful deep tissue work. I have received ongoing, regular bodywork from her and benefit every…read moretime.

Guaranteed satisfaction with Anita's massage therapy. Anita has a PhD level of knowledge in…read morephysiology that helps her pinpoint the areas of your body that need attention based upon your personal aches and pains. Her studio is clean and quiet and the lighting and ambient music provides the perfect atmosphere.

We came to Nevada City from Palm Springs to visit friends and see for ourselves if what we had…read moreheard about Stephanie was true. It was. She's the best. Extremely intuitive to what your body needs. I'm 6'6", been hit by a car and played enough B-ball to say I've hit the floor 500+ times. She found all of my pain spots and worked them out with perfect pressure. She asks often if you need more or less. I personally don't enjoy high pressure massages but she's able to do them if you need them. We won't fly up once a month but definitely every 3 months wouldn't be out of the question. If you live in the North Sac, Grass Valley areas, I would only go to Stephanie for massage therapy.

Stephanie is very professional and welcoming, she asks a lot of questions before the session to…read moremake sure she meets your needs. My massage was the perfect combination between deep tissue and relaxing, I loved it and can't wait for the next one!!

He has moved from the area. I called him in Hawaii and he recommended Anita Vernon. She is…read moreabsolutely amazing.

Fabulous massage by Brad! I've been a Massage Therapist for 19 years and I know good massage. I'm…read moreso happy that I got this lucky on a vacation. He has great skill and technique, ample strength, sensitivity, and a great flowing rythmn. My knots got loosened and I was deeply relaxed. Knowing I can get this good of a massage makes me excited to come to Nevada City for a visit again.

I have seen Usha a couple times over the past year or so for general relaxation and muscular…read moretension, always wonderful. This last session I had specific needs because of an auto accident I was recently in. Auto accidents can leave your body in a very sensitive place needing the utmost sensitivity and care so as not to cause further trauma. She was very attentive to the specifics of what I wanted to achieve and how my body needed to be handled during the session. I felt very relaxed and was so relieved to get some relief from the intense and constant pain. The session Usha provided was such a huge comfort that I feel compelled to pass on the word and give her a rave review. I highly recommend her and cant say enough great stuff!

This is one of the better massages I have had in a long time. Usha really knows what she is doing!!…read moreShe really listened to the aches I was having and focused on those with the perfect amount of pressure and attention. Will definitely be visiting her again!

Karri is THE expert in her field. I would highly recommend Karri whether you're going through a…read morehealth trial or just regular self care maintenance. Karri has a soft, compassionate energy that just radiates from her. She's just the best.

I visited Karri for a prenatal massage while traveling nearby on a weekend getaway. I bought a Yelp…read moredeal and did a 90 minute massage. Her home studio was inviting and relaxing and very convenient to get to from downtown Grass Valley. Most of the time I get annoyed with prenatal massages because I'm such a deep tissue girl normally that prenatal massages tend to feel ineffective and too gentle for my taste. But Karri's technique, though extremely gentle, was very effective at relieving tension and even helping reduce swelling. By the next day, I noticed a big difference in the amount of swelling in my feet and hands (due to being 8 months pregnant). Yay! I found Karri to be responsive to my needs and had a great experience.

I thoroughly enjoy my massages from Matia. I am able to relax deeply on the table with her. She is…read morestrong, yet intuitive, and really loves what she does. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for your next massage in town.

From the owner: I specialize in Chi Nei Tsang- Taoist abdominal therapy, hot stones, cranio-sacral therapy, Deep…read moretissue massage, aromatherapy and swedish massage. I also coach couples and individuals with freeing themselves from shame around sexuality, improving intimacy and healthy relationships. I offer grounded guidance to enhance connection and invite a passionate life. My approach is through teaching somatic, embodiment tools that can be used in everyday life. Call today for a free consultation.

My husband was hesitant to hire a doula. He had all the typical concerns: cost vs benefit, do we…read moreREALLY need someone to provide advice and guidance, what will a doula do that a nurse won't do. Etc. This was our second birth. Our first went okay but wasn't enjoyable by any stretch and fell short in many ways. Specifically knowing and fully understanding all options and their implications. This time I just really wanted someone knowledgeable and experienced who was completely our advocate. Murial came highly recommended by another trusted healthcare provider. Murial has been amazing. She listened and taught us how to be better at getting the care we wanted. My husband felt totally supported and relieved of the burden of going it alone as my only support. That was HUGE! She was available every step of the way - and thankfully, due to an unexpected change of doctors - was our security and constant in a whirlwind of change right before the birth of our son. We LOVE Murial and highly recommend her to anyone wanting an intelligent, caring, knowledgeable birth educator and personal advocate.

Murial Barkley-Aylmer was our sibling doula, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is an…read moreincredibly special person. She is a birth/sibling/post-partum doula, and she was a gift to us in all those capacities. Our primary arrangement with her was as a sibling doula for our 3yo son during the birth of our second child. She and our son already had a relationship before the birth because she nannied very part time for us for a while (before she made the switch to doula work), and our arrangement with her was for her to come to the house once my labor had started, and then she and our son could go "have a little adventure" while the baby was being born. Murial is, in my opinion, a priceless combination of calm and bright energy. Her presence is soothing - for a few hours before our son woke up, she was able to act as a birth doula for me, and I still think about her gentle foot...holding?? (I mean, wtf was she doing?! I don't know, but it was amazing.). But she also has this bright energy that both kids and adults are super attracted to - creative, fun, silly, respectful, empathetic, intuitive - all the things I wanted in the person who was going to be with my son during such a pivotal and vulnerable moment in his life (the birth of a sibling). He had a fun time on his adventure with Murial, and then she stayed for a few hours after they returned - she made sure I was fed and my needs were met, made me a placenta smoothie and prepped and froze more placenta, and continued to help with our son. In the months after the baby was born, we continued to have Murial come a few times a week in the capacity of post-partum doula. Her help and presence were critical to my mental and emotional health at that time - the baby was colicky and a poor sleeper and finicky nurser, our son was regressing in many areas, and my husband's back went out(!) and then he went back to work. But when Murial was in our house, everything seemed to be okay. One other nice thing about Murial is that she is a certified counselor. So she is basically a professional listener/empathizer/guidance giver. :)