Wow, I thought I had made a review for Desiree already. Seems like it got stuck in draft and I…read moredeleted it. Well, here goes... Back in 2018 I started working out with a new personal trainer. I don't want to put him on blast but we skipped warming up. We would just start our workouts cold. I didn't think too much about it and the workouts were intense - until a week in and I couldn't walk anyone. It went beyond soreness, I literally got a burning pain in my left butt that went all the way to knee whenever I would move. Turns out I got a bad case of sciatica. At least 1/3 of the population will probably get this at some point in their life but there are levels and I got a BAD level of sciatica. I went to see two different chiropractors. I had to get a friend to drive me because I couldn't drive. After spending all that money on two different doctors the results were the same. No change. I saw a doctor and he gave me muscle relaxers. They did nothing. I found out that because our state has an opioid problem doctors are hesitant to prescribe the really good relaxers to people. They gave me the weak ones, ugh... I also went to two massage therapists for them to work on my back and leg. They tried but really weren't qualified for this kind of condition. It actually got worse after I went to the 2nd one. I found Desiree by Googling "sciatica Tampa." I was actually looking for another chiropractor that specialized in it but I saw that someone else had went to her for a similar case. It wasn't as bad as mine but her symptoms were close enough to me that I thought maybe it could work. Unlike the others, Desiree knew exactly what to do. She had dealt with sciatica and really acute forms of back pain before. I won't lie, the first couple sessions were painful. Oh my gawd! I was clinching the table especially when she put her elbow in my left buttocks where the problem started. For any of you wondering the problem exists because the piriformis muscle is inflamed and pushing on your sciatic nerve that runs through to your leg. She had to loosen it up but boy did it hurt like heck. The problem also makes your quad twitch like crazy and she loosed that up as well. That, with the cups she does, healed my sciatica after about 3 sessions. At that point I could walk. I kept going back until all the problems had ceased. I also found out that Aleve (not ibuprofen) is great for cutting down the the inflammation. Anyway, I keep going back to her. She is great at all types of massages and now Desiree is the only one I'll see. She's a true massage therapist. Not only fresh outta massage school. Look at her training and you'll see she's certified in an additional 7 types of modalities. So that let's you know she took additional classes to become really good. My back is always tight because I have scoliosis. It's not severe but just enough to always make my back super tight. So I get massages 2x per month. I have been to so many massage therapists in Tampa but I can honestly tell you she is one the best. I would go more but she's located in upper Carollwood which is far from me.

Desiree is a fantastic therapist! I would recommend her to anyone! If you're in pain and need…read morerelief or if you just want to relax, she's the one!

First she helped straighten my neck so I could literally see where I was walking…read more Then she worked on my knees & legs. My discs are bad ; but don't want surgery. I can now do a quick walk w minimal discomfort after. I feel hopeful each time she works on specific pain areas I'm going to get healing relief Dealing with Mysentheena Gravis disease . Ava has helped me to walk again without pain. My back fr fusion surgery fr 10 yrs ago is getting relief. The muscles in my neck are getting stronger. I'm ecstatic !!! God bless you Ava.

I met Katherine at the Gasparilla festival of the Arts where she was giving 15 minute complimentary…read moremassages. Wow! It was the best experience ever. She knew where my stress was in my shoulder and worked it out. I felt so much better after only 15 minutes that I scheduled an hour massage for next week.

Jen is wonderful. She has a ton of knowledge. With chiropractic and massage knowledge she really…read moregives a thorough and healing massage. Went in for deep tissue massage due to upper back pain and had some hamstring and calf issues. She worked on the trouble spots and even applied cupping therapy. I was a mess and now I feel great. Definitely recommend her and i already scheduled my next session. Thanks Jen!!!

I just left my first session with Jacqui, I am speechless. I've had many massages, deep tissue…read morerelaxation etc, but nothing like what I got today. She was firm, but not crazy deep. Her knowledge about the body surpasses anyone else that I've seen in the past! I have a VERY strenuous job as a baggage handler, that I've enjoyed for over 31 years. That, along with my motorcycle wreck back in 10/12, has me a bit bound up and unable to move as I used to in the past. She listened to my concerns AND gave me constructive input before going to work on me. I literally have more freedom of movement in my neck and shoulders. I'm plan on making her a regular in my routine to health and wellness. If you decide to visit her, be upfront of your problems and relax, she's got the wheel from there! Thank You Jacqui!

At a central convenient location. Was inspired by the setting in a quiet organic yoga studio…read more Enjoyed the therapist Jacqui picked her because she's the owner and had lots of initials behind her degree and was referred by a friend. She was amazing, told her what I needed but she found more, I asked and she would explain how different muscles interact with the other parts I had her explain in layman terms because she knows the anatomy well. Very intuitive and one time I had to do cranial sacral work very interesting. I highly recommend her.

Just had a session with Kat! 90 mins woah!! I can't tell you how thorough she is. Absolutely…read morerecommend for nice relaxing tension releasing session.

I had a massage with Kat. It was a very professional massage. She does great work. I lift weights…read moreand her massage was good for my traps. I am also on the computer a lot, so hand massage portion was really good for me. If you are reading this and thinking about getting a massage from Kat, do it. It will be a great experience.

Just amazing, she was great. After receiving the hot stones and the shower, I couldn't even shop as…read moreI was so relaxed. That was the first time getting a massage and being that relaxed. I give her 10 stars.

Amy has a really good massage technique. She combined Thai and Chinese massage. I felt brand new…read moreafter the session. Many massage therapists know what they are doing and Amy is one of them!

Definitely do not recommend. Left more sore than when I went in. Never inquired how the "pressure"…read morewas during my massage and I was almost in tears at one point. Didn't focus on any of my troubled areas, I.e. knots but put a ton of pressure directly on my spine. Literally couldn't touch my back for two days it was so incredibly painful.