This is a review of Erika Phillips, the owner/operator of Rize Therapy. My wife and I are regular…read moreclients of hers. We highly recommend Erika, for three reasons: (1) Erika is very knowledgeable. She has a serious background in physical therapy and sports medicine. You can go to her for a chichi massage if you want, but she offers much more. She can help you recover from injuries, reach your athletic goals, and otherwise improve yourself. After each session, she sends you a set of stretches to help address your condition (whatever it may be), which tides you over until the next massage. I went to her with a stiff neck and plantar fasciitis, and she has helped me make great strides with both. (2) Erika is very strong and has great technique. I'm 6'3" and 220 lbs., and have super tight neck and shoulder muscles from my desk job and from weightlifting. When I first met her, I thought: "There's no way." But then she wrestled those knots in my neck and traps into submission. Even more impressive, she did something to the bottom of my foot to make my plantar fasciitis virtually go away. (3) Erika is very nice. She is kind and personable and professional. Her massage room is a quiet little sanctuary, and my wife and I both look forward to being on her table.

I highly recommend Erika! She comes right to your home to give you very special attention…read more Her massage technique & her P.T. background offer exceptional care. in addition, she is a lovely person!

Tiffany is amazing and does fantastic work on tired and sore muscles. She also has a lovely heated…read moremassage table and a kind soul. Going in I know I'm getting my muscles worked on and wonderful chats (as long as I stay awake anyway lol- it is a relaxing time).

I'm really sad to have to write this review because the massage was the best I've ever had. I got…read moreinto a car accident in October 2024 and was given insurance money to receive treatments to help with back pain. I informed Tiffany of this when I booked my initial appointment and told her I would need a receipt for my insurance. I accidentally gave her the wrong email to send the receipt to (and later realized I needed to send the receipt myself to the insurance to receive reimbursement) I asked Tiffany on multiple occasions to please provide me my receipt so I could be reimbursed for my massage. She responded to my initial message in January saying she would send it to me that week. She never did. I followed up an additional four times via Instagram and once via text. I have even called and left a voicemail. Nothing. Again I'm very sad to have to write this review but the customer service is really lacking which is NOT the initial impression I got from her while in her studio. Just be aware that if you need a receipt for insurance reimbursement you may not be able to get one from her.

I've been coming here for several years. Convenient online scheduling with a skillful and reliable…read moremasseuse. One of the only legit places in W Sac for a real massage! She is in the process of adding two more masseuses to her space to better accommodate the well-deserved demand.

She is awesome, was able to get me in at the last minute, intense pressure, he will get some red…read moremarks and maybe even a little bruising but you will feel so much better afterwards. Definitely recommend stopping in. It's located in a gym, when you go into the location, go to the right, then right again and her spot is right there

I have been getting massaged for well over 20 years. I used to have a very steady and wonderful MT…read morewhen I lived in the East Bay, but upon making the 916 my residence, I had been searching for the best match for a massage therapist locally. Upon searching yelp to find businesses and feedback to select the best match, I was certainly excited to try a business that not only specialized in the services needed, but also has a name with, "magical hands" you can't go wrong with that title, right. . . I feel like I struggle with trying to find the best match for bodywork services. I have grown in my ability to be more assertive and communicate what I am looking for, but, massage is similar to the process of finding a new hair stylist. Not everyone is going to have the right technique, skills, or even personality. One of my reasons for not writing a review for this business sooner is that, quite honestly, the massage I received was forgettable. I had literally almost forgotten about this moment in time, until just this month, July 2025, I received a generic email from the business name and it was basically like, your birthday is coming up, blah blah, feel free to book an indulgence massage. - - - There was a mild personal issue that came up between my wife and I just before our scheduled times which delayed the massage start initially, and I had communicated that we could discuss rebooking, paying any late fees, etc with Alicia.... but she said it was fine to proceed with our services (one after the other). With that discussed, let me talk about how this magical handed massage went for me personally. - - - The first thing I noticed while laying face down in the cradle and starting out with the massage is how much ego came into play with this MT. Why is that important, you ask? Because when a massage therapist feels as though their combined experience and "intuition" leads to them giving the impression that they know what is best for the client, that is when issues arise. I will admit, one of my own weaknesses that I continually work on is having the confidence to speak up about issues during a massage. Unfortunately, when a massage doesn't match the clients needs, they should address the feedback constructively and hopefully take that feedback to create better experiences in the future. I really had to think and rewrite my intentional review to reflect on what was missing during the service. A review should be a representation of the actual experience, positively or negatively, and not a personal response. I had mentioned that I wanted swedish and I enjoy a light movement, known as effleurage, which basically just translates to I like a soft massage, with light strokes, often using just palms and to feel restful. Alicia kept mentioning how she would "get in there" to basically work on any knots she could feel. I didn't come in for deep tissue, heavy pressure points, or sports massage. Even after communicating that I didn't need that extra pressure, just keep it to a Swedish style, she continued to be heavy handed with her strokes. My biggest observation in all of this is to mention that Alicia with all of her experience lacks the ability to listen to each person's needs. But for new clients, trying to find a local massage therapist in town with a great reputation and tons of experience, I look for that honest written feedback online to make my scheduling decision. For these reasons, I wanted to share my own experience with Jardins Magical Hands so that others reading this can make their own informed decisions with personalized results. Thank you for reading!

alicia is amazing. i came here for the first time about a month ago and was impressed with my first…read moreexperience. i opted for the the red light sauna and body massage - the combination of the two were just what i needed to relieve the tension in my body. if you're ever looking for a place to relax, and let the tension go, alicia is the best person to connect with. lastly, making an appointment was super easy and her prices are reasonable as well

6 Stars Lisa Souza,…read moreCMT, has performed her stellar massage therapy in San Francisco and also at her Sacramento studio for many years. I found Lisa through her incredible Yelp reviews listing her practice in the City of Sacramento. If any of my readers has followed my reviews of massage therapists, you will know that I am a connoisseur of the bodywork arts. I, myself, am a graduate of one of the best massage colleges in the country and worked as a highly rated, certified massage therapist [CMT] at a day spa in Sonoma County for a time. I am also a metaphysician and a human detector of fine energies manifesting in this plane of existence. What this means in actuality is that I not only value outstanding technical skills, knowledge, and experience, I place great importance on intuition, compassion through touch, and metaphysical gifts. In Lisa's own website, throughthelayers.com, she describes an aspect of her work as "multi-dimensional massage." Whether or not you understand this---you and your body will definitely feel this when you receive bodywork from Lisa. I ran across a very gifted CMT/ANMT a couple years back here in Sacramento. Like Lisa, she was eminently competent with technical skills, deep education and training, and a powerful intelligence to back up her obvious talent. However, what elevates Lisa Souza to a higher plateau is her maturity as an adult, her sensitivity and willingness to be responsible for her emotions, and her own lovely level of mental health and overall well being. Revealing these qualities might be a bit personal and I hope Lisa views my compliments as a testament to her awesomeness as an extraordinary human being . . . because she is to me. The world needs souls like Lisa to give their gifts to humankind to support us, to help us learn from life, and especially in Lisa's case, to heal us as we battle each day at a time, outside and inside our bodies. I received my sixth massage from Lisa yesterday and I can attest that she "dynamically inspired creative wellness from within" me, yet again. Thank you, Lisa Souza, CMT. I feel blessed to know you. Review 0188 Feel.

Exceptional. Absolutely first-rate. I've been going for massages for probably 25 years --- mainly…read morein Atlanta, Oakland, and San Francisco --- and Lisa is among the very best I've come across. She very attentively dials into what's going on with the your body on any given day. Far from the rote treatment that one often gets. For me, that seems to mean a session that is some _ad hoc_ combination of deep-tissue and sports massage. Highly effective combination. (Other people's glowing reviews here, their specific choice of words to describe the quality of Lisa's work, are consistent with my experience.) Lisa's a gem. _So_ glad she's here in Sac. And she's a pleasure to work with. Do yourself a (big) favor: Schedule a massage with Lisa today!

I walked into the building and immediately felt welcomed. I had never done a reiki session and…read morewasn't sure what to expect. Nicole explained what was going to happen. The session was amazing. I felt so much lighter and clear afterwards. Reiki with Nicole will for sure become part of my normal self care routine from now on. I've never experienced anything like it before. I also had an amazing cbd massage. I carry a lot of stress in my shoulders and neck and Nicole really worked them out. It was a fantastic full body massage. Nicole is a really open person who made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. I walked out feeling better than I have in a long time.

I booked a couples Groupon for a Valentine's Day treat. My husband and I don't get many…read moreopportunities to pamper ourselves so this was a very special treat for us. The atmosphere was calm and welcoming, I felt comfortable and safe. Both the ladies did an amazing job and we left feeling so relaxed and scrubbed. I highly recommend booking a couples hand and foot scrub, it's so much more than that; it's a few moments of quiet, calm and nurturing. I will definitely be back. Thank you so much for the magical experience

Jennifer gives the best therapeutic massages I have had. We have made some improvements with…read moredifferent body problems and the swelling in one foot is diminishing with all the work she has put in to my leg massages.

I'm so hesitant to leave this review because everyone else is going to go to see Jennifer and I…read morewon't be able to get a slot! I would give 6 or even 10 stars if I could. Jennifer is an incredible healer, takes just enough time to get to know what you're looking for but not so much that it seems to take time away from your massage. She's certainly one of the friendliest massage therapists I've ever met and they tend to be a friendly bunch but she's head and shoulders above the rest. Simply put, go see her if you need top notch bodywork but please, please leave my spot open! =)

I have had a couple of massages with Steffanie. As her bio states, she has a lot of experience, and…read moreit shows in her therapy. She listens to you and is thoughtful and careful with how she treats your body. I have had a lot of different massage therapists my years, and I have to say that she really takes it to another level. She does some sound therapy with maybe reiki ; I'm not sure I had my eyes closed. It was almost out of body, In a very positive way. Stephanie has a gentle relaxed persona and is so very caring. You will feel very comfortable. The space is lovely, you're surrounded by healing objects that she has collected. It is also in back of a really neat boutique, which has wonderful things in there. I highly recommend her! Please do yourself a favor and book an appointment with her: your mind and body will be so happy.

Steffanie is beyond amazing!! At first I was skeptical of reiki massages and chakra cleanses…read morehowever my first session with Steffanie was so transformative that I have been a repeat customer for almost a year! She is warm, inviting, and creates a space where you feel beyond safe. Her environment and skills have allowed me to cry, laugh, feel, and see things I never thought possible. I always leave feeling lighter and enlighten and always receive compliments such as "you look so vibrant" "you seem so happy almost like you're glowing". Steffanie is not disappoint I highly encourage you to visit her.