I have been lucky enough to see Nicol semi-frequently over the past several years. She is an…read moreincredible healer and has helped me so much with chronic shoulder tightness/pain as well as a number of other issues. She has a vast knowledge of the body and I have never gotten off of her massage table feeling like anything was left out or ignored. For first-timers or long time massage pro's - I think you'll love getting work done by Nicol!

Best hour massage. Nicol is terrific! At first I thought her rates were high but from the moment…read moreshe laid hands on me I knew she was the real thing. Wish I had found her sooner. I love the location, too.

So... would you like an update? It's worse. I am not knocking all the amazing teachers that come…read morethrough there, or Kornfield etc... just the elitism in the way its run. I mean, they say in their mission statement they're grounded in Buddha's teachings. I'm sorry, I still don't see it in action. I suppose I have to admit that this exclusiveness approach is serving some people in the community, and so I up my stars to two, but my heart knows this is anything but Buddha like. I don't wish to be negative, but I do feel, especially in times like these, that it's important to be honest and authentic. Small "elitisms" (if you will), are part of a larger dynamic. Its time we started looking at little closer at the reasons behind our choices. Thanks for reading. May all beings know peace.

First I'd like to say, Spirit Rock founding Teachers: Thank You for having created this wonderful,…read moremagical space for people to learn more about how to go deeply into ourselves. Learning how to focus is so important in the chaos of our world and I believe this is a path for Peace. Second I'd like to say: If you are planning to attend a retreat for more than just a few days, prepare yourself. It's important to know there are a people who don't know how to sneeze into their elbow or just stay in their room when they are ill. Wear a mask if at all possible to prevent getting a cold. There are no open windows in the meditation hall so make sure you protect yourself. I didn't and now I have a raging cold. If food is important to you, bring your own extra food. If you are just a little bit late to the food line for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you will find most of it has been eaten. To be fair, they keep boiled eggs and dates for folks in the refrigerator. But, I was sorry I didn't bring my own extra food and was hungry most of the time. The coffee is wonderful, which made is bearable. I also had the misfortune of having an upstairs neighbor just over my head in the dormitory who kept late hours and dropped all kinds of mysterious objects during the night just as I was going to sleep, so I didn't get much sleep. The Manager of the retreat was helpful and created a sign for the door letting everyone know to maintain noble silence even in their room. Unfortunately, the neighbor didn't read the note on the door. The teachers were fine and the instructions were helpful, so it was worth it for me to go there. I wish I would've felt more protected, but maybe that's my job. That's why I'm writing to you so if you are planning to go you will be advised of what you might need to know to protect yourself. I've been to Spirit Rock many times and realize that maybe this is what happens when a business even a spiritual business grows and becomes more like a production line. Hope this is taken in a good spirit. That is my intention. Namaste

" Your Happy Place" truly is! Clean. Top-of-the-line products. Amazing body services. Tremendous…read morevalue for your money. All with an open heart. Love Tonia and her staff. Looking forward to my next visit.

Tonia is a miracle worker! She has single-handedly saved my complexion from the ravages of…read morerosacea. I turned to her after exhausting every dermatological option-topical and oral antibiotics, laser treatments, azealic acid, etc,etc. Standard treatments were just making my condition worse. My nose was beginning to look like WC Fields'-red, bumpy and with enlarged pores-eek! With great products and gentle facials, I now have skin that doesn't constantly flush with every fluctuation of temperature, is no longer covered with acne like bumps or enlarged pores. The best part is not having to explain to everyone I meet that I have rosacea not an allergy. I was just looking at photos of myself from 7 years ago when it was at it's worst and compared to now-the improvement is amazing! I am a client for life along with my daughter!

In one session, not only did I get a massage that included specific information about the…read moreinterconnectedness of my skeleton and muscles, but also advice on the following, specific to me: shoe insoles, yoga movement that would be beneficial, observations about my walking gait and more! The combination of massage and somatic education is important people; it's a GREAT twofer!

Have been a patient for 4 years. Helped me immeasurably during my pre and post op for hip…read morereplacement. Also, tutored me in refining my yoga postures and walking alignment. This lady know what she is doing.

Clara went beyond our expectations of support as a doula. She became part of the family while still…read moregiving us space when needed. She helped us navigate a complicated labor like a pro, facilitating an incredible experience. She took lots of time to support us in the weeks leading up to birth and answered any questions we had. We highly recommend Clara as a doula who is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about taking care of the family while bringing baby earthside and honoring birth preferences along the way!

Finding Clara was probably the best thing I did when I first got pregnant. I could tell immediately…read morethat she would be a calming, patient, positive force through pregnancy and delivery. When I lost my first pregnancy and then had to go through multiple IVF retrievals and transfers, I was so happy that Clara was available once I had a pregnancy that stuck, and she did a wonderful job helping me prepare practically, mentally, and emotionally for the transformative process of becoming a mother. She offered a wealth of helpful information and was a fantastic resource through her network. It's clear how much she cares about what she does because I always felt she went out of her way to be supportive in a way that fit me and what I needed, going above and beyond the basic doula contract. For example, when I was admitted to the hospital in my 36th week with my partner out of town, she brought me lunch and then stayed with me the whole afternoon to help keep me company and continued to check in through the anxiety-filled waiting periods to find out what was happening. I ended up needing a c-section, and her caring, smiling, reassuring face was just what I needed in the OR to make it through. She supported us in a great start to our breastfeeding journey by helping him latch in those early moments and then stayed with me until I was settled out of recovery. Even though my birth didn't happen the way I had hoped, I feel good about the journey and have no regrets. After hearing about some of the other experiences of women in my prenatal group, all I could think was I wish they would have had someone like Clara to have helped them because I know she would have made a world of difference. Can't recommend her enough!

Kalea is compassionate, empathetic, and a deep and attentive listener, making her a wonderful…read morehealth coach. She draws from her own life experiences and advanced education in wellness and yoga to be an ideal guide for you on your journey. I wholeheartedly recommend Kalea as a coach!

Kalea's yoga class was so restorative and reviving. She was very motivating and created a seamless…read moreflow between each move. She maintained communication through each move and provided praise and suggestions. Her class was challenging, but I came out feeling strong and accomplished. I definitely recommend Kalea if you like variety and excitement during your yoga sessions!

The Mallory Gaston Foundation is where grit meets opportunity. The MGF's A-Lab is where quality…read moreresults happen. 24/7 'Open Lab' access allows you to choose when. Plus instructed classes and 1:1 Personal Training. Stronger bodies. Stronger futures. Try a Free Class. Sponsor an Apprentice. Join Us Every membership powers paid apprenticeships for local youth--building real skills, real jobs, real futures. Best value for you. Big value for the community. Join the A-Lab. Uplift Everyone!!!

Come SWEAT. STRENGTHEN. SUPPORT. SUCCEED. The MGF's new…read moreA-Lab is an amazing place to strengthen my body, my mind, and the community. I can get my work-out on, either solo, with a small class or thru affordable personal training with graduates of the MentorUp! Program. Founder Mallory Gaston holds half a dozen sports/fitness certifications including Chair of the National Association of Sports Medicins (NASM) and the International Sports Science Association (ISSA). I was diagnosed with severe degenerative arthritis in both knees. I was told that 2 knee replacements would be the only solution. Mallory taught me otherwise. I'm stronger than I was 10 years ago and wow. I feel great.

Kavalya is an amazing coach when I was going through a difficult time. She empowered me to take…read moreinitiative in my life and I am now motivated to live my life with more purpose, direction and ability to execute. Thank you so much !!!! Continuing to work with her on a monthly basis

From the owner: I am here to support you and give you tools to discover and uncover your deepest self (self…read moreknowledge) in knowing and embracing who you really are and what you want- bringing you home to the Self, and setting goals from that aligned place. Together we uncover your soul's bigger goals and help you get them clear. We will map the topography of your Being. We will resolve the paradoxes and blocks - creating the way forward where before there was only a wall. You will walk away from working with me into greater financial, relationship, health success and overall happiness from deep self acceptance and living the life that is truly yours to live.

Melanie is an amazing educator and I walked away feeling confident and prepared for the birth of…read moreour little girl. I'm really glad that we took Melanie's childbirth education course. Roy P. Sebastopol, CA

From the owner: Awakening Mothers Circles Childbirth Education…read moreBirth Doula Care Postpartum Doula Care Massage for Mothers Pre & Postnatal Yoga Birth Story Healing

May 23/2025 Please…read morereview your appointment logs. I checked with my physician's office staff to make certain it WAS the Redwood Sleep Center. And as I said, Nelson was well informed and very pleasant. But your mattress was thin, well worn and had the appearance of being less than clean. Perhaps it is simply time to replace. I suspect all your patients would appreciate a more comfortable mattress and it would be conducive to a result that more accurately reflects your service goals and patient needs. I appreciate that you took the time to respond to my review but I stand by my original comments. I thought twice about lying on your mattress. You It was not conducive to adequately supporting a good nights sleep. And given you ARE a, "Sleep", Center I would have thought the mattress, a central piece of equipment would be of the best possible quality ...and immaculate. Also it is intimate. We come, take off our clothes and lay down on the mattress you provide. Thx, Andra

Lack of responsiveness to patients. I've called and emailed several times with hearing back from…read morethem.