I highly recommend Don Grey of Santa Cruz Bodywork for massage therapy. Mr. Grey utilizes numerous…read moremodalities and years of experience to aid those seeking healing from physical ailments. With the calm, quiet atmosphere, clear communication and diligent work from this practitioner I felt my muscles relax and was able to walk away with a more amble stride than I walked in with. I will further add that if anyone has endured trauma, as I had in my youth, and massage therapy would benefit them, Don is a mindful professional w a kind soul and his clients are in compassionate safe hands. *Anna Marie Gotti* November 2022

I've been utilizing bodywork to treat various injuries since age 14 - I have had a ton of massage…read moreand have had too many therapists to count. Don is unlike any physical healer I have ever worked with, and the only logical explanation is that he has supernatural powers. I keep writing and rewriting this review because it is frankly impossible to capture Don's magic in just a handful sentences, but here goes my attempt! I have had the privilege of being Don's Client for a little over 2 years now. I originally came in looking to treat a severe shoulder/neck muscle spasm that first happened in August 2019 - I tried physical therapy for several months (no improvement), acupuncture (very effective but very short-lived relief), muscle relaxers, and all sorts of topical anti-inflammatories. It continued to cause me daily headaches, stabbing pain, sleeping problems, and mobility issues, and the acute flare-ups left me bedridden for days. After about 3 months of weekly sessions with Don, my spasm improved so dramatically that my symptoms all but disappeared. Over a year later, I continue to experience relief with very rare flare-ups - and even the flare-ups are manageable. For most of this last year, I have suffered from Long Haul Covid - it has wreaked havoc on my body and has deeply impacted my mental health. Hope and peacefulness are precious commodities that are often difficult to access while navigating this ordeal. My sessions with Don have been one of the most reliable and powerful sources of comfort and relief I have found - not only for my body, but for my mind and spirit, too. I don't know how Don is able to make such magic happen in 60-90 minutes, but what I do know is that I consistently arrive at his office feeling pretty broken and defeated, he somehow figures out exactly how to put me back together, and I leave every single session feeling pain-free, weightless, optimistic, and euphoric. That's the most valuable experience I can possibly think to offer myself right now. My only grievance is that word has clearly gotten out about this gem, and I can't get in to see him as often as I'd like (but I mean, I'd seriously be on the table every day if I could). Go see Don, and experience true, lasting relief.

This was my first massage with Nelson and certainly won't be my last. His studio is comfortable and…read moreconveniently located in downtown Santa Cruz and Nelson couldn't have been more easy going and accommodating. His knowledge and intuition of the body is impressive and the use of his entire body during the massage shows how fully invested he is in giving his clients the best treatment possible. I left feeling light, relaxed, rejuvenated and strong. Thank you Nelson for providing me with an amazing and transformative experience.

An Update! I wrote my first review for Nelson's massages in 2017, and I'm happy to share I'm still…read morea client of his in 2022. His massages are *the best*. Nelson is still top-notch at communication and consent, something I appreciate when I'm alone in a room with someone. He's switching to house calls now, which is convenient. He is the only person I trust to repair my body. Thank you, Nelson.

I've never been Rolfed before - I don't particularly like massages much either but this was really…read moregreat. (A friend bought me a session) Kelly was extremely cheerful, nice, knew what she was doing and seemed to really enjoy her profession. She was very descriptive on what she was doing when I asked. I felt terrific after my session and I would definitely recommend her to my friends.

Kelly is truly amazing at what she does. I have done all kinds of bodywork and alternative…read moretherapies over my life and I feel I've finally landed into one that really has me excited. After every session, without fail, I am always left feeling more alive and in my body than I did when I walked in. For that reason, I decided to do the 10-session series, and since then I've experienced a drastic transformation on how I carry myself, both physically and mentally. She not only helped resolve a low back pain that I had from a bus accident, but It feels as though I am now capable of receiving more life force and vitality in my body which is what I think I am most excited about. Kelly is a natural and intuitive healer and I'm looking forward to continuing this journey with her.

I am 55 years old and feeling very locked up in my joints and hips. Lately my knee has been hurting…read moreand I have never had knee pain. My hips and knee have been waking me up at night. Massage was not helping. I was researching knee pain and it said if you have tight T-band muscles,it can cause hip and knee pain. A parent at my daughter's school went to him and said he did wonders for his back, so I made an appointment. Let me tell you how amazing I slept after his treatment. I have gone back for more and my flexibility is improving and I'm feeling no pain. I hope this review helps you if you are looking for relief that traditional massage can't help.

Matt has helped me walk normally again, got my shoulders working again. All very quickly I am…read moreturning 60 and feel great. Haven't run much in last ten years, now I can. Others said surgery only way to fix.

Being a massage therapist and yoga teacher with training in Rolfing I am impressed by how much I…read morehave learned from Matt. His study and dedication to continuing education is impressive. What is making the biggest difference for me is all of the movement education that Matt offered. I have always felt that to be a was missing ingredient with just Rolfing. Having been Rolfed more than once I have seen my body revert back to its old patterns with only a few lasting changes. I learned from him that the Rolfing schools he attended specialize in an integrated body and movement education that is only offered abroad, which explains why it was not covered in the school I attended. The other thing I love about his style is that he takes a lot of time to communicate with me and never goes beyond my pain and discomfort threshold which I believe is counterproductive. Overall Matt is an awesome person always gets back to me right away listens to my requests and personalizes the treatment to fit my needs. Highly recommended!!

The difference in my body's structure was visible after the sessions I did with Matt. Besides that,…read morethe movement techniques helped me a lot, starting from the way I walk and sit, to the way I notice and relate to the space around me. After i started my sessions, i got less injuries in my work out and my knee pain was gone.

Yuval Avital is absolutely the best healer in our area. I have chronic neck pain and issues from…read moremany surgeries and his acupuncture, massage and now cranial sacral therapy ease my pain! Plus, he's funny and always makes his patients feel 100x better than they did before coming in Jane

I'm happy to have finally found someone like Yuval. Someone who who, after asking you where the…read morepain is and what you think the issue may be, puts his hands on you and feels where your body may be tighter than it should be and zeros in on what he feels to be the problem area. After physical therapy and chiropractors that went through the motions with my lower back and hip tightness Yuval moved my legs around and found the limit in my range of motion and found the culprit, got deep into the muscle to release the tightness. I have felt increased relief after each visit. When talking with friends and family about our various aches and pains he his my first recommendation. Thanks Yuval...see you tomorrow!!

After having a really crappy experience at another PT Center, I was so relieved when a colleague…read moresuggested North Bay Physical Therapy. I received complete one on one attention from Richard, who guided me through strengthening exercises for an injured rotator cuff, as well as doing manual traction that brought huge relief. I have also received 2 trigger point massages from Beverly. Again, I felt very cared for and felt a huge difference not just after the session but during the next week.

My wife needed water therapy for a botched hip replacement surgery. When attempting to contact…read morethem, they do not answer the phone and are generally unfriendly. The last voicemail we got, they said they were blocking our phone number because of our frustration. Despite being excellent, North Bay has not paid the physical therapist with whom we are currently working. We simply wanted to resolve the payment issues and referral process with her doctor but were shut down. Totally unprofessional and non-responsive to our needs. Vera has to find another job or not be involved with people's care. This could become dangerous and cause physical and legal consequences that could only result in someone not getting the care that they need or their business being shut down due to incompetence.

I went to Meghan for a massage and I'm beyond happy with the results! I had been nursing a rotator…read morecuff injury for months. She worked on me using a variety of massage and explained everything as she was doing it. After our session I was finally able to extend my arm and shoulder without pain! The best part is being able to do sky lifts with my little son again. He loves it when I toss him in the air! I will definitely be back for more treatments.

Meghan understands the body from personal experience & injuries which allows her to give therapy…read morethat is intuitive, focused and spot on. I had just been rear ended in LA, I play in a band, and she worked me in at the end of the day with a very short notice. She relaxed my whole body and worked on some tough spots that I have been having trouble with for a few years. She is super cool and easy to talk to. I highly recommend her.