I really needed someone to work on my chronically and increasingly painful legs and knees and had not found the kind of help I needed in this area with practitioners referred by friends so I turned to Yelp, and discovered Trava's very positive reviews. So now I am adding my voice to the chorus of happy customers. I, too, (to echo a previous reviewer) have been getting massage/bodywork for more than 45 years and know a good practitioner when I find one! I got the help/pain relief that I imagined might exist somewhere, and also that nice overall feeling of relaxation that a good massage can produce. Convenient location, easy parking....I am grateful, and will return. read more

Trava Faust at Vitality Center Sebastopol is my go-to massage therapist! I have been getting massages for 40+ years and I know a good practitioner when I find one. She is skilled, experienced, and intuitive; exactly what is needed to address my ever-shifting chronic pain. Highly recommended! read more

I have been to see Trava twice now for deep tissue and myofascial work and cannot recommend her enough. I had spent the past five years managing shoulder and neck pain. I had been to chiropractors, 8 months of physical therapy, structural integration massage therapists, and yet my body would revert back within days of treatment. Within one session of working with Trava, my range of motion increased drastically, my body felt lighter, and I was able to work out again. She is very intuitive with where she focusses and seamlessly weaves her modalities (shiatsu/assisted stretching/trigger point therapy, deep tissue myofascial therapy) to create an effective yet relaxing experience. She is truly an expert and a delight to work with. I got my relationship with my body back, which came as a bit of a shock given all I had previously tried. If you have strong holding patterns in your body and are looking to decrease pain and increase range of motion, save your time and money and go see Trava. Your future self will thank you. read more

Had an amazing with Trava over the past month, would highly recommend her as a therapist - she understands how to find those trigger points and issue spots and focuses accordingly read more

Trava Faust has helped me get relief from debilitating chronic pain. I went to her in desperation a year ago, sharing my X-rays and other medical details of a two-year old spinal injury. Before my injury, I was in super shape, for a 70-year-old, doing 5-6 hours of high-intensity aerobics classes per week. Then, I reached a point where I could not stand, walk or even sit for more than a few minutes without agonizing pain. My Kaiser physician recommended Spinal Decompression Surgery after four months of physical therapy, traction and other treatments had made little improvement. The prospect of such a major surgery frightened me. I explored alternatives. Trava listened attentively to my backstory and assured me that she would be able to help me, even in my condition. It turns out that Trava's partner had the same L4 anterolisthesis, with accompanying severe sciatica, so she was a specialist at treating it. Fast forward a year: last month, I returned to my first aerobics class in three years. I could only last 15 minutes, but I'm improving. I'm not as limited by pain in daily life. I'm beginning to feel hope again. Slow forward: over the year, I've received a 90-minute "Pain Relief Bodywork" treatment from Trava about every week. It's been a long, slow recovery process, no miracle one-session "cure," but Trava could see I was committed for the long haul, and she was all in. Now, let me rave about Trava: Trava Faust is absolutely the best all-around bodyworker I have ever experienced. I'm qualified to make that assessment. I have had hundreds of massages over the years, have my CMT, did massage professionally and helped teach at massage schools. Trava is proficient in multiple modalities (deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point, etc.) and applies a mixture of techniques in every session. She doesn't follow some pre-programmed routine but adapts intuitively to whatever is needed at the moment. She finds the points of pain, aching, injury or stress and attends to them, not moving on until there has been sufficient release. Trava doesn't fade, with strong hands, forearms and even feet able to apply consistent pressure for long sessions of deep tissue realignment. With intractable pain, a person can become despondent. Trava's emotional support comes from her deep compassion and understanding. She has survived pain issues herself and been wheelchair bound. She did hospice work, cared for aids patients. She cares for reals. Her buoyant demeanor and affirming positivity have made my recovery process all the more healing. Besides being a phenomenal bodywork practitioner, Trava is also a seasoned businesswoman, with management experience in the hospitality industry. That tells me her Vitality Center business will reliably deliver services, even in our uncertain economic future. She has assembled a team of talented professionals. I have had excellent therapeutic bodywork from Briana Cole and David Lowenfels. I've experience profound Reiki healing with Diane Zepaltas, who, as an RDN, developed my anti-inflammation eating plan to reduce pain from spinal stenosis. Trava Faust and her Vitality Center have helped me significantly on my healing journey. This recommendation comes from my deep appreciation and gratitude. read more

This is a great store with all the fun yoga props you could want. The thing that makes this place special is that you can try everything out before you buy it. Trava is very friendly and knowledgeable about everything in her shop. read more

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If I could give her 6 I would. Amazing. She really paid attention to my pain and did her best to help me. Professional, strong hands, calm room with all kinds of gadgets to make it as beneficial as possible. Do it. read more

Trava and her team of bodywork therapists are excellent and highly recommended. She has patients from all over the Bay Area making the trip for her specialized massage therapy. Treat yourself for a relaxing day in wine country or for a special healing massage when needed. read more

Trava helped me feel so much better with massage during a really difficult time (I was going through chemotherapy treatments and then surgery). Most of the time I would see her when I was recovering from the worst side effects of fatigue and nausea and she always made me feel so much better and more positive. She is very good at tailoring bodywork to whatever you need in that moment. I've been to MANY CMTs and she's the best. Will miss her when she moves to the north bay! read more

One of the best massages I've ever had! I left feeling remarkably relaxed, and I was happily aware of new softness in my neck and back muscles. Trava customized this wellness experience to meet my needs with excellent suggestions, just the right pressure and amazing aromatherapy. So wonderful and I can't wait to go back! The entire experience was pleasant and soothing, starting with descriptions of the massages Online and an easy form that allowed the masseuse to prepare for our time together. Highly recommend a massage and the great yoga retail boutique in the same spot! read more

Trava is the best massage therapist in the SF bay peninsula area. She is a natural at what she does, and also educated and passionate about healing others through massage. read more

Trava was amazing! The whole experience was so smooth and easy. Form booking and completing the intake online to the massage itself. She took the time to listen to my concerns and did exactly what I needed, using just the perfect amount of pressure. She has an incredible intuitive touch. I can't wait to be back at her office! I just moved to area and feel so lucky I found her! read more

Trava is hands down the BEST body worker! She's well versed in a variety of techniques and knows how to adapt them to your body. Not to mention, she knows anatomy very well. I need someone who can use a lot of deep pressure to really get my muscles to relax. I've been seeing her for 6 months, and she's always so helpful in my recovery from surfing injuries. I always leave feeling so much better, and the effects are very long lasting. Thank you so much Trava!!! read more

I'm very glad that I found Trava Faust for therapeutic massage work. I'm recovering from surgeries for my back and two full knee replacements. Trava has been professional, understanding and compassionate in her work with me. Her work has been critical to my transitioning back to an active life style. After my last massage a searing knee pain that had bothered me for years finally started to clear up. I heartily recommend Trava for therapeutic massage ranging from gentle relaxing massage to intense deep tissue work. read more

Trava is my favorite massage therapist I've ever had. And I've had 3 or 4 that I'd see in a regular basis who were pretty good. What stands out when working with Trava is that she knows my body and remembers and keeps track of my body. She gives me exercises that help and is just really easy to ask questions to. Her touch is amazingly healing and can do deep or light depending on your preference. She checks in and encourages deep breaths which allow more healing in the body's tissue. Her use of hot blankets and towels and essential oils help my body relax. Her massage space is in a cute area in Redwood City and its so soothing to walk into. I drive all the way from San Francisco to seek her treatments. She is a true healer. read more

After one chance massage by Trava more than a year ago when she was with a Half Moon Bay spa, she has become my go-to regular therapist at her convenient Redwood City location. She does a better job than any therapist I've had at finding the tight muscles and stress points and then working them until they stretch out and relax. She'll also explain the body mechanics issues you may have and suggest exercises to address them. My favorite part about my sessions with her is the variety of techniques she will use, from the stretching she'll do prior to the massage (if you want) to deep pressure massage to address specific issues such as range of motion problems or tightness of entire muscle groups. No two sessions I have with her are the same. If you really want a treat, do a 90-minute session. You'll leave as relaxed and loose as you have ever been (and will then be hooked!) read more

Trava gives the best massages I've ever had, hands down. Intuitive touch, very strong for deep tissue, and very knowledgeable. Thanks Trava!