Wow! I've been getting regular massages for about 10 years now, with a variety of well trained,…read morecertified masseuses. All have their own styles but there is something fundamentally lacking - they all typically take a one size fits all approach - working from the back down to the legs, then front for a bit and then wrap up. This is even with masseuses I've used many times - I'm guessing the massage establishments just train them that way. However, Karalyn combines massage with PT, really working problem areas and going hard at it. The result - you get the therapeutic benefits of the massage and the science of PT, which drives rapid recovery where you really need it. As only a rare and excellent massage can deliver, I ended light-headed and felt like jelly. As only great PT can deliver, I felt lighter on my feet afterwards with a cleaner posture and wider range of motion (and less pain and injury risk). All this from the convenience of home. Thank you Karalyn!

My back story: exhausted from working every day non-stop with no complete rest as a live-in…read morecaregiver since Oct 12, 2022, because we are short staff, and it is very challenging finding the best match. My whole being was neglected by self love. I can feel the heaviness of suppressing myself. I usually go to places to get a massage, but I cannot leave my situation, and since covid, the thought of being around so many people at once is negative. I found Karalyn on Yelp! I knew I wanted someone like-minded, mobile, well-rounded, and spiritual. When I saw Karalyn's pictures of her travels and the Esalan pic, PLUS the beautiful reviews. I knew I had found my HEALER. *Karaylyn* You accommodated me and made me feel safe. You were professional and respected my privacy and home. You are a great listener and know how to balance our conversation. You knew when it was time to let me rest as I fell asleep intermittently. Your hands are strong and amazing; you helped me jump-start the healing process I neglected. I am forever GRATEFUL! I am still feeling the effects of your visit. This may be TMI, but I want to let the folks know this is proof of how much of a healer you are. I started drinking water as soon as you left. Your healing hands hit all the pressure points needed to move my bowels and help relax my nerves. This was such a relief and I felt lighter and more relaxed than I have in a while. I am pleased that I chose you to assist me through my healing and looking forward to my next session with you. May you have many more blessings this lifetime gives you and so the next. Love, MAT.

I just came out by getting deep tissue massage from Nicole. I can just say WOW!! She is absolutely…read morean amazing massage therapist who exactly knew where I am holding the tension. Her pressure was perfect for sore muscles. I was in lot of pain before I enter her room and after coming out I could breath better. As my entire back was tight it was restricting my breathing. If anyone is looking for a knowledgeable massage therapist I highly recommend Nicole!! 10 out of 10!!!

Just got out of a massage with Nicole and all I can say is wow. I thought I had experienced a good…read moremassage before but this was a whole different level. She spent extra time on all of my problem areas and especially my feet since I had requested a half hour of reflexology and now I don't know how I lived without it. I will definitely be going back and I will recommend her to anyone I can. Thanks so much Nicole. I look forward to our next session and ofcourse saying hi to Toby.

Natassia's hands are a rare gift -- skilled, empathetic, and truly transformative!…read more My husband and I had our first massages with Natassia, and we were both blown away. She has a rare gift -- her hands are incredibly skilled and intuitive, finding exactly where the body holds tension and knowing how to release it. I have scoliosis and long-term tightness, and she immediately understood what was happening. She explained each step, released fascia with precision, and even gave me simple at-home tips to keep the progress going. It was true therapeutic bodywork -- yet I left so relaxed I fell asleep as soon as I got home. Professional, kind, and highly experienced, Natassia is a rare find. Book her now before her schedule fills -- I've already booked two months out and have been telling all my friends about her.

I booked a session with Natassia while visiting Pacific Grove last weekend, and I'm so glad I found…read moreher on Yelp. From the very beginning, her communication was exceptional--she checked in via text a couple of weeks before my visit and made the whole process smooth and welcoming. Before the massage, she took the time to ask thorough questions and really listened to what I needed. During the session, the pressure was perfect, and she focused intentionally on the areas we discussed. I left feeling relaxed, refreshed, and ready to enjoy the rest of my weekend on the coast. I highly recommend Natassia to anyone looking for a truly attentive and skillful massage therapist. I can't wait to schedule another session the next time I'm in town!

The best! She takes the time to really understand what my body needs and never makes me feel…read morerushed--every massage feels completely personalized and thoughtful.

Tara is an excellent massage therapist and has a lot of knowledge of natural natural health. She is…read moretrained in many modalities including aruvedic medicine. I've had several therapeutic massages with Tara to work on a strained peroneal ligament that wouldn't go away until I started working with her. She knew exactly which muscles to release and it really helped. Tara uses high quality sheets, a nicely padded and warmed table, soft blankets, excellent music and has so many effective and relaxing massage skills to draw from. As a trained body worker and health practitioner myself I can genuinely say that Tara is committed to her craft and to her client's well-being. I highly recommend Tara Tonix.

Jocelyn is aMAZing!! My husband and I highly recommend her…read more Probably the only drawback is that she moved from the Bay Area and can only come here every other week now for 1 day. I was uncertain about the in-home experience as well, but it's been as wonderful as her incredible massages.

In summer of 2017, I purchased a massage for my husband. We were intially concerned about how it…read morewould go because he had spinal surgery in 2010 and the injury still causes him pain. Fortunately, Jocelyn knew what she was doing. My husband definitely said it was rough because she worked so diligently to work out every knot and tense muscle. He said he felt like he was hit by a truck after, but once the initial soreness wore off, he said he felt amazing; it was exactly what his body needed. From what I could tell, this isn't the relax and unwind kind of massage. This is work and can be painful at first, but after the massage, Jocelyn leaves you in better shape. Thank you, Jocelyn!

Rung is a great person and a great massage therapist! She is knowledgeable and adept at several…read moredifferent modalities. I try to go in for a massage at least once a month. She is the best!

Rung was referred to me by a massage therapist whom I used to love going to for Ashiatsu. My…read moreprevious massage therapist works at a spa that is located 30 minutes away from me, so over time the commute felt like a trek. I asked if she knew anyone who offered Ashi in San Jose, and without any hesitation she highly encouraged me to reach out to Rung. I had the most fantastic 90-minute Ashiatsu massage from Rung at Thai west Massage. She is small yet mighty! I prefer deep pressure, and she applied the perfect amount where it felt comfortable and still strong enough for me to feel something. Rung was very attentive to my needs for the day and provided a well-rounded full body massage. I was deeply relaxed at the end of the session, and I also had a better range of mobility in my neck and shoulders. I'm so happy that I was able to find a massage therapist that offered Ashi to my standards. I look forward to coming back and having Rung as my primary massage therapist here on out.

I have gone through 30 or so masseuse trying to find someone I'm willing to pay money every few…read moremonths to get relaxed. I found Nicole and stopped looking. She is certified so health insurance can be used.

Nicole is the nicest person to beat you up in a good way. ;) Her business is called "bodywork" and…read morenot "massage" for a good reason - it's not a foo-foo happy relaxing massage. It's deep muscle work time, and she gets in there and beats up those stubborn spots. Nicole is super friendly and efficient. The quality of care here is excellent. I'm a big fan!

I've had way too many massages over the years to remember them all. However, I always remember the…read moregood ones. Holly gave one of, or, the best massage I've ever gotten in the Bay Area. She really knows her stuff. She also puts in the extra time to make sure she knows what's going on physically with her clients...an unusual but very welcome extra bonus Holly is highly recommended.

I had been searching for a good massage therapist for a few years now, ever since a friend of mine…read morewhom I had been going to retired. I had tried several places around town and would pretty much always end up with the same results; I'd feel better for a few hours or maybe a day if I was lucky. The problems seemed consistent no matter where I went. The therapists would always have either too soft of pressure or painfully inconsistent pressure as they struggled through their set list of pre rehearsed strokes. I felt like I had finally given up when a friend of mine called me to ask for a ride home from a massage appointment he was finishing up at. I asked him about the therapist and he had a lot of good things to say about Holly. Skeptic as always, but still very open minded and willing to give it a chance I called and made my first appointment. From the moment I entered the clean, well-kept office I had positive feelings about it. Holly greeted me with her warm smile and an energetic, yet relaxing positive attitude. Right away you could tell she had an enthusiastic passion for her profession and was here because she enjoyed it and not just because it was her job. Much to my surprise after entering the massage room instead of the usual 60 second check list about prior massages/medical history she actually talked in great detail about what I wanted to get out of the session and what kinds of things were causing me trouble and pain and needed to be worked on. Her responses were incredibly intelligent, while not talking over my head or making up facts to sound more impressive, and was able to anticipate a lot of the problems I've been having based solely on my responses to her questions. The massage went great. Her pressure was firm, while not being painful and even better she was always amazingly consistent with it. Every muscle seemed to receive the same amount of pressure. Instead of just rehearsing a series of practiced moves on my back for an hour I felt as if she had tailored the massage specifically to my needs and attacked problems head on instead of simply massaging around until the session timer beeped so she could punch out her time card and go home. It was easy to see after the first session that Holly was a rare find in any profession, but as a massage therapist she truly goes above and beyond to help people who need it. Amazingly, the usual "couple hours of feeling better" had turned into several days. I don't have any serious medical conditions to the point that I severely need the massage, but I do have horrible posture and I've played guitar in a band for years now and over that time the task of wearing a 10 pound Les Paul over my shoulder every day has caused me a lot of shoulder and back pain. I have now been receiving massage from Holly consistently for a little over a month or so and in that time my posture has improved tremendously. I'm able to stand up straighter and my shoulders don't hunch forward nearly as much. I never ever leave a session feeling like she left something behind to work on next time to keep me coming back in. My mother, who had somewhat recently broken her arm and has been having serious tissue damage in her arm and shoulder from the accident, has also been seeing Holly on a regular basis now. She also has nothing but great things to say about her experiences as well and has found major improvement in her arm's mobility since working with Holly. Another issue I've had with other places I've gone to in the past is that many of them almost seem like they're trying to book me for my next seven appointments the moment I walk through the front door for the first. I have never felt like Holly is trying to pull a salesperson-like pitch on me just to get me to come back next time. She is serious about being there to help and not just out to make an extra buck off someone or sell you something extra that you don't need. Whether you're a first timer or experienced massage goer, just needing to relax or in serious need of good therapeutic massage; I seriously cannot recommend Holly enough. Her knowledge, skill and experience as well as her calm, caring and therapeutic demeanor will leave you hooked after your first session.