Let me tell you, Gloria is STRONG! She will take your tension and CRUSH it. She will wring the stress right out of you. I have knots that are harder than marble and she just turned them to sand. I have a steel rod the full length of my back and all the other massage therapists just don't know what to do with me but not Gloria. Body work is her gift and once she's done with you, you'll feel like someone else (in the best way possible.) She's also a very nice lady and we all like to support nice people who do a great job. read more

I'm telling you, book Gloria before the secret gets out about her and she becomes impossible to schedule! I've had 250 pound male masseuses exhausted and still unable to get out my knots, but I swear, after getting off the table with a 60-minute session with Gloria, I felt like I was reborn. AND she didn't even break a sweat. My tension headaches are gone and each time I go back my shoulders feel better and better. There's a reason why her business isn't called "these hands make you feel better and sort of relaxed for an hour " because after that pressure point massage, my pain is gone. Also she's hilarious, so it's essentially a steal - combo massage and comedy show. read more

I get massages to heal and Gloria definitely dishes those types of massages out. She strong but to the degree that is comfortable to you. She is also precise, finding all those troublesome trigger points. After a session with her and a day off filled with R&R, I saw an improvement in form and weight especially with my deadlifts! I will definitely be seeing her again and would recommend you do the same. Just an overall scale (1-10) Massage Pressure: 10 Pinpointing Problem: 10 Communication: 10 Atmosphere: 10 Pricing: 10 (although it is not the cheapest, the value is there) read more

I had never had a trigger point massage before trying Gloria's groupon. Gloria is able to find all my knots (which are many) and release the tension. I always leave feeling so much lighter, flexible and have more energy. Gloria is also a really wonderful person. She is really sweet and professional. And, the sheets are the softest I have ever felt! read more

Gloria is an amazing person and an amazing therapist. One massage with her and I automatically felt better ! It's not just the massage either; Gloria will tell you how you can take care of yourself in between treatments, which shows just how caring and dedicated she is to her clients and their bodywork ! Best in the bay and everyone should try her ! You'll regret it if you don't ! read more

The best pain I've ever been in! Trigger point massage gets to the root of the knot and can make me want to scream because oh, man! it can hurt, but Gloria talks you through it with humor and genuine empathy. She has an innate sense of just when the blood flow is moving and the muscles are settling in correctly so I welcome the pain. The immense relief afterward is beyond amazing. I slept for the first time in months and she gave me stretches to help continue the healing. read more

Gloria gives the best deep tissue and trigger point massage. I wish I could afford to see her every week. She really helps loosen up my muscles and they end up staying that way for a week or so. If you're lucky enough to find a Groupon you should do it. You won't regret it. read more

Gloria is great at what she does and find knots that no others can. And she gets them out. Scheduling can be tricky- but she's great!

Damn, Gloria! This was my first time getting a trigger point massage and at the end of the session I sat up off of the bench and felt like crying (not because of the pain! though that would've been fair). I hadn't felt that kind of looseness in my body for as long as I can remember. I was squishy again! Gloria is definitely the professional to see. She dives right in while providing encouragement and insight about the tension along the way. I immediately signed up for my next appointment at the end of my session and have already told my friends to go see her! read more

I have been to 3 other excellent trigger point therapists before Gloria, and I have to say, hands down, she is the best of the best. Her treatment is comprehensive as well as long lasting. I came in with a very stiff and painful neck, shoulder, and arm, and she was able to relieve me of pain in all of those areas. She is not only super duper strong, but also smart in the way she tracks down the points from where the pain is originating. Yes, it definitely is going to hurt when she renders her treatment, but you just have to follow along with her instructions on regulating your breathing to be better able to handle the pain. It is a cathartic experience in the true sense. I am afraid she must have thought me a masochist, for at one point when she was holding a trigger point in my upper back, I started to laugh. I think in that situation of pain, it seemed to me that I only had 2 options, either to cry, or to laugh. It's still and enigma as to why I chose the latter. I drove a long way to see her, and it was totally worth it. I will see her again when I am in such extreme pain that it is out of reach for my neighbourhood trigger point therapist, which, hopefully, won't happen soon. read more

Gloria is glorious...and the best trigger point massage therapist in the greater Bay Area. She doesn't do spa massages, expect upbeat music and massages that hurt during the session but release a lot of tension and increase range of movement overall. Get her Groupon if you can because it's a steal! Also, note that her one hour appointments are actually 50 minutes of massage to give you time to undress and get dressed. I'm hooked for life! read more

I don't normally write reviews so it may seem odd that I am writing one knowing how painful the trigger point therapy was. But no pain no gain right? I already feel looser and will continue these monthly pain sessions :) Thank you Gloria! read more

Gloria is a treasure. I met her some years ago and was immediately impressed with her knowledge, personality and strength. I've been really bad about using the foam roller after workouts, so by the time I see her, my muscles are very tight. She's got the strength and technique to loosen me up, to the point I practically cry in pain during the treatments. Hurts so goooood, lol. I tell her my face muscles get a good workout, too, because of all the facial contortions I make. Deep tissue with Gloria means DEEP TISSUE. The CIA could use her to extract enemy secrets. When I come out of a session with her, I'm much looser, and feel like I'm good to go till I see her again. read more

Gloria knows exactly the spots to loosen your muscles and fix your aches. Her trigger point massage isn't like a relaxing massage but it's so good for you. It's really hard to book in for a time because she's busy for weeks/months in advance. but I'm hooked. read more

Gloria got in touch with me after all. The situation was, that she was totally overwhelmed by the amount of people buying her service. I don't think she knew what she was getting herself into when putting her service up on groupon. So I understand. It is a learning experience and for everyone out there who is thinking of doing the same don't forget: if you have all 5 stars feedback on yelp....you will sell allot, but you also will need to put your life on hold to work it all off. So were does it leave me? The good part; Got my money back from groupon. The bad part; sitting here with an aching back wishing I had an appointment with 5 star Gloria today ;-) read more

I had a trigger point massage with Gloria. It was amazing! I am hooked. My range of motion was increased immediately after seeing her. She is really infatuated with the art of massage which shows in her technique. Definitely try her out! read more

I've been experiencing so much pain and burning through my shoulders and arms which I know is work related, and it's been so uncomfortable and distracting that it's actually impacted my daily activities. When I got up from Gloria's table, for the first time in months I didn't have the nagging pain through my shoulder blades and actually had a significant increase in my range of motion. A day later and I feel so much more open, my muscles feel like they're actually getting blood flow and the burning went away. I already have my next appointment planned and intend to continue seeing Gloria for a very long time. Highly recommend! read more

I've seen Gloria a handful of times over the last three months, and even in that short amount of time I've seen AMAZING results. I've had chronic low back pain for eight plus years and have tried more treatments and modalities than I can recall (chiropractic, acupuncture, cortisone injections, cupping, acupressure, all manners of massage, etc etc etc). What I can say about Gloria that I can't say of any other treatment is that I can feel the results immediately. I feel muscles tense and twitch and fight and then feel them melt and release and shift. It huts, but is more worthwhile than anything else I've tried. Walk in one way, leave feeling another. read more

When I saw a Groupon for deep massage for trigger points, I bought it in hopes that would help my shoulder and chronic back pain. Well, that was the best purchase I made in a long time. Gloria dove right into it. She hit every knot on my back, hips and grutes to release the extreme tension. I kid you not, it was painful. She's intuititive, strong and empathetic. After the treatment, I was able to stand up straight and walk with more ease. So glad I found her. Thanks, Gloria! read more

Gloria provides an EXCEPTIONAL trigger point massage. Do not expect a deep tissue, or sports massage. Her trigger point is painful but I always feel so much better after I go to see Gloria. My muscles ache from too much computer time, exercise soreness, or travel and she always makes my muscles feel better. Her place is clean, smells nice, and well kept, but do not expect a spa setting with scented oils and the sound of humpbacks. Her music choice is good and she varies what she plays each time. Focussing on the music helps me get through the pain of the trigger point but her efforts always help me feel better, leaving with improved range of motion and less pain. Gloria is friendly and professional. Highly recommend. read more

Gloria is fantastic. I had a combination of travel and stress and what-not that resulted in me being unable to turn my head because my neck was so sore and knotted up. After 1 trigger point massage it was better, after 2 it was back to normal. AMAZING! read more

I have been trying to get an appointment for 2 weeks now with NO return call. I bought a yelp deal for $75 dollars. I bought this for my son that has been suffering with chronic pain for over two years now. He has been doing research on his own , because doctors have not been able to help him much. It's been a very hard experience. He thought that maybe a trigger point massage could possibly help him, his physical therapist did recommend massages. After checking Yelp and found this place and their five star reviews. I was feeling hopeful. After a few emails and several calls. I have not received any response. I DO NOT recommend that ANYBODY buy this offer from yelp. Feeling so frustrated and disappointed. I have requested a refund... hopefully it will be soon. read more

I have been working with Gloria now for little over four years. Gloria is very caring and easy to work with. More importantly, Gloria is extremely precise anatomically and very, VERY strong. She has quite a few developers and software folks as clients. She is very experienced in treating that kind of damage and listens carefully to your description of your specific issues. Trigger Point Therapy is not a fluffy spa massage. If you have never had Trigger Point Therapy you should check out some of the descriptions on the web. I've had many different massage therapists over the years and good massage therapists use Trigger Point as part of their technique. However, Gloria is one of the few that are strong enough and precise enough to deliver a two hour pure Trigger Point session. Gloria will not give you a cookie cutter massage, but with TPT the client needs to interact with their therapist while she is treating the trigger points to get the most out of their treatment. Plus, if you have specific directions regarding your conditions from your physiatrist, chiropractor or PT Gloria can deliver on the treatment plan. read more

I've been seeing Gloria for a couple months now for trigger point massage to manage chronic pain and definitely will continue. After months of various doctors, physical therapists, etc she was the first to actually help with the pain. She finds problem spots I didn't know existed and keeps me distracted with her friendliness and humor during the therapy (be sure you know what you're getting into with trigger point but it's worth it!). read more

Gloria is amazing. I've had a back injury that's left my hips and glutes and IT bands tight and this is the best thing I have found to release those muscles. She's super strong and will go real deep. This is definitely not a Swedish massage, but it's what I've been needing! read more

Gloria gives a GREAT massage! I like very deep massages and Gloria finds just the right pressure where you can feel it deep in your muscles. She is very sensitive to her clients' individual situations. She was even able to identify that I had had an injury a few months ago by how my muscles felt before I even told her about it. Can't wait to go back! read more

Gloria has healing hands. She's thoughtful and knowledgeable and I always feel better after seeing her.

I had the best massage I have had in like a decade at These Hands Heal. Gloria finished working on my very tight back and all I could think was that I knew I had to continue going to her like every week - of course her bodywork is so precise and strong and amazing that she has a busy schedule! But if you can manage a fit the massage into your mid afternoon, it is much easier! Go see Gloria - you will be a much happier body. read more

Gloria is a miracle worker! I bought a 3 pack Groupon for trigger pint massage and I wish I could have bought 10!!  She has incredible attention to detail. She finds knots I thought were long gone and eases them out with exactly the deep pressure that I need! I will continue to see Gloria and intergrate her into my healing regime. Her hands truly do heal!!! read more

Gloria knows what she's doing. You barely need to tell her where you are tight. If your body is harboring tension, she will find it and knows how to release it. She gave me a mixture of pressure point and deep tissue which was the perfect mixture of tension release and a little relaxation. I have been looking for someone I can justify spending massage money on regularly and I found her! I'm stoked! read more

I've seen a dozen of massage therapists for my neck and shoulder issues caused by bad computer posture over the years, but Gloria has really impressed me. I can feel my knots releasing in the exact moment, and can feel where pain was being referred vs where the epicenter/problem area is. Its helped me address what I'm doing in my daily life to cause tensed muscles. Because its trigger point, it's not the most relaxing massage - but its an effective one. read more

Gloria knows what she is doing and beware because she will find your trigger points and loosen those knots. She clearly loves what she does. This is a deep, trigger point massage, not a touchy feeling one - you can have one of those later after your knots are loosened! She follows the knots, one by one, systematically moving to the next one, or next layer of knot. I feel most definitely looser, and taller after her treatment. She will explain what she is doing and how everything connects if you want her too. Breathing and/or laughing through the pain always helps release the knot. Personally, I really like this kind of massage because it really is therapeutic in a directly productive way. Maybe one should call it treatment since trigger point is much like getting a sports massage which in my experience isn't much like a massage either. You'll only know for yourself once you try. Gloria is the definitely the go to person for trigger point - she is strong, knowledgeable, sympathetic, fearless and gets the job done!! read more