[[HIGHLIGHT]]This massage therapist is truly one of a kind.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've seen many different massage therapists--some leave you sore, others make you jump off the table. But with Satisha, it's different. She specializes in prenatal massage and goes deeper than just muscle work, blending massage with beautiful energy healing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I left her space feeling like a weight had been lifted.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wasn't pregnant at the time, but [[HIGHLIGHT]]I can only imagine how incredible it would be during pregnancy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I wish all my patients could experience Satisha's care! read more

I purchased a gift card for my wife. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The website was very easy to use and very detailed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Satisha helped my wife immensely, and we will definitely be using her services in the future. I would highly recommend her prenatal package. read more

I first booked with Aligned Af as a treat to myself during pregnancy but it ended up being so much more. Sati is healing and reassuring. She quite literally got my baby out of my rib cage and made my pregnancy so much smoother in my third trimester. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really appreciate her knowledge of pregnancy and pregnant bodies and the comfort she brought to each visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Absolutely NOT a positive experience -- would give zero stars if I could. I gave this massage therapist not one, not two, but three chances, hoping things would improve. Unfortunately, each visit left me more insulted and disappointed than the last. Visit 1: I was insulted during what should have been a relaxing prenatal massage. Expected to be open and vulnerable with someone I just met. Was told I had no identity and was asked if I came with my husband! Completely unprofessional. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Visit 2: I arrived at her front door at the time of my appointment, only to be chastised, this time for... being on time? And was told to wait in my car until called in even though we were past my scheduled time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The massage itself was equally unpleasant, with more passive-aggressive commentary than actual care. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She was incredibly insulted when I called her a masseuse instead of a massage therapist which I had no idea this has become an outdated term. This led to even more underhanded comments toward me by Satisha.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Visit 3: I booked a 37 week appointment because I was in my 37th week. After waiting in my car for her text to come in 7 minutes after the start of my appointment, she said I needed to book a 38 week which is longer and more expensive . Not even considering the childcare I had to arrange for my first child. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I reached out with polite, constructive feedback that her website is unclear, especially for prenatal clients trying to book appropriate services based on weekly changes from their doctor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Instead of taking any responsibility or offering clarification, she responded by asking whether she was the right fit for me -- a dismissive and deflective comment that completely ignored the real issue.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]What truly shocked me was her attempt to use her autism diagnosis as a shield for why she couldn't take accountability or communicate professionally.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As someone who respects neurodiversity, I found this both inappropriate and manipulative. Autism is not an excuse to treat clients poorly -- and it certainly doesn't absolve someone from improving their business practices. When I mentioned she expects clients to be vulnerable with her but are shown no openness back she said that's a friend. Clearly understanding an emotional relationship. Pregnant clients need safety, compassion, and clarity. Sadly, Satisha offered none of the above. If you're looking for respectful, attentive prenatal care, I strongly recommend you look elsewhere. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Satisha is an absolute must have if you are pregnant or recently postpartum.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She is truly phenomenal and I leave every time feeling a thousand times better than when I walked (or waddled) in there!! read more

I started coming to Satisha around 4 weeks postpartum. My body was feeling achy after labor. I left that session feeling grounded and connected with my body/ mind. After our first session, I knew I needed to continue coming as part of my postpartum self-care. I also brought my newborn. She loved it! She smiled throughout the whole session. After her session, I immediately noticed that her latch deepened which made breastfeeding more enjoyable for me and her neck grew longer. She was also constipated but pooped that night! Satisha is a true healer- intuitive, extremely knowledgeable, and supportive. She is amazing! Her space is cozy and welcoming. What she offers is much more than a massage. I wish I would have came to her during my pregnancy. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Satisha is unlike any other massage therapist I've ever met, she is a healer![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Her presence and energy are so inviting, which make me feel like I can let it all go - tension, stress, emotions.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She is an expert in not just anatomy but the anatomy of a pregnant woman and her massage techniques reflect that. After my massages with Sati, no other massage has ever compared. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I trust her completely and leave our sessions feeling so balanced.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]She is truly one of a kind.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I can't say enough positive things about Satisha. I started seeing her when I was 20 weeks pregnant for terrible sciatic pain. I honestly don't believe I would have been able to function working or doing activities of daily living if I didn't start seeing her. Recently I've been struggling with severe SPD where I could hardly walk. Satisha adjusted me and alleviated most of my pubic symphysis pain in just one session. I will absolutely be seeing her for the remainder of my pregnancy and future pregnancies too! She is kind, thoughtful, caring, encouraging, and motivating. I absolutely recommend her even if you aren't struggling with pain. She will help prepare your body for the big day of childbirth. So grateful I found her! read more

My little guy ended up having issues nursing due to tongue ties so our Lactation consultant recommended infant bodywork to help before his frenectomy. I had no idea what to expect, but Sati ended up being super amazing and made me feel at ease while massaging my baby boy. She was very sweet, grounded and wonderful to work with. My son is now a champ at nursing, even on both sides when he previously had a strong preference for one side. After taking great care of my son, Sati also worked with me and I enjoyed several relaxing and healing postpartum massages that really helped with my recovery. Highly recommend her! read more

I had never been someone to feel benefit from a massage before going to Satisha. She was a critical part of helping me recover from chronic pain. Going to Satisha is not just a "rub down" some other places provide, she helped me heal my mind, body and soul. She provided excellent advice on how to support my healing journey. Granted, I didn't follow it on multiple occasions, only to find out she was spot on later on down the road. I have been to Satisha around 15 times over the course of 4 years and each massage helped untangle something that was stuck, creating space for joy and wellness. I highly recommend Satisha! She has a wealth of life experience that she brings to the table during her treatments. read more

Satisha is the best and so worth it! You can tell she truly loves what she does - her touch is warm and understanding. I felt so much better after my massage - lighter, had less pain, and overall left with positive energies. She was extremely accommodating with my busy schedule and did everything she can to squeeze me in when my labor didn't start by 41 weeks. I recommend every pregnant woman to book Satisha read more

I've been struggling to write this review for a while now because I just can't stand to leave a poor review, however, I feel it is my obligation to share my experience so that other people can know what to expect. I want to start out by saying that Satisha is incredibly gifted when it comes to MASSAGE. I had a total of two sessions with her and my baby had one. The first was a few days before my due date which was a positive experience. I went to her because my baby was breech and she came highly recommended by my midwives to help create space for the baby to rotate on their own. A couple days after my session with her, I did end up having my baby manually rotated by a trained physian, but ultimately I do feel that the body work I received in that session helped create the space that was needed for the rotation to be successful.  The second time I saw Satisha was 6 days after I had my baby. I went to her for a postnatal massage as I had a long and challenging labor and the muscles in my hips and forearms were very tight. The massage itself was lovely and did help significantly with the muscle tightness, however, at the end she did an adjustment to "close the bones in my pelvis" which injured me. I thought I was just going there for a massage and was not aware she was going to do an adjustment. There was no preparation, discussion or warning prior to the adjustment and it came as a major shock to my body. There was a sudden "pop" then following my appointment, I had pelvic floor pain that didn't exist prior, my bleeding increased significantly and I was in so much pain I couldn't walk to the bathroom without my partners assistance for the week + following. I had no pelvic pain prior to this adjustment. I understand that in bodywork, mistakes can sometimes be made, but when I reached out to her to voice my fears and concerns, she told me that the discomfort and bleeding I was experiencing was normal. I explained that it was not just discomfort I was experiencing, but that the pain was more severe than what I experienced after birthing my baby and that it felt very painful and unstable to walk. I felt her response was very dismissive, saying that she understood it felt surprising to have discomfort, but reassured me that what I was experiencing was normal and said I would need at least 3 more sessions with her. This caused me to doubt my own knowing in such a vulnerable time, but it very much felt like something was wrong in my body, so I called my midwives who came to check on me and they assured me that what I was experiencing was NOT at all normal. I later went to physical therapy to try to correct the issue (which my husband had to get a second job for so we could afford) and discovered that my pelvis was very misaligned. My physical therapist shared that the pelvis needs to be aligned before an adjustment is made to close the bones and said there should not have been any adjustment done that early postpartum. She also shared that unfortunately she's had many patients who have been injured by Satisha. I'm now 5 months postpartum and am still experiencing pelvic pain that didn't exist prior to seeing her. The  massage/adjustment I received from Satisha is the biggest regret of my postpartum journey. I do not trust her with my body. If anyone does choose to see her, I would urge them to exercise extreme caution and be very clear about what exactly you are and are not looking for. My baby did receive a massage from her also, which thank the heavens went fine, but I did feel extremely on guard and decided it was too stressful for me or my family to see her again. I voiced my concerns in person and she said she appreciated my honest feedback, but also did not seem to own up to the possibility that she had injured me and pressed me to book more sessions with her which feels concerning to me.  To Satisha, I hope this is a valuable learning experience and that you are able to recognize when an error has been made. You are so gifted with massage and I know you care about the women you work with. You just need to stick with what you've been properly trained in rather than getting overly ambitious, doing bodywork outside your scope of knowledge. read more

Satisha is wonderful! I saw her while pregnant and postpartum. Her massages are nurturing and restorative. She tunes into your energy and does amazing work. She used special healing magnets to help me recover post c section. I'm grateful to have found her. In a few weeks I'm taking my baby in for an infant massage. read more

Satisha has been a wonderful addition to my birthing team! I had a home birth with the help of Cambridge Midwifery Care and they referred me to Sati for prenatal massage. This was a wonderful choice as Sati is very attentive to individual needs and helped keep me loose and aligned, keeping baby in optimal position. I broke my pelvis two years ago and was nervous about how that might impact my ability to deliver naturally, she mentioned that wouldn't be an issue and helped to keep my hips loose and flexible. I'd say her massages along with Connected Chiropractic really helped to eliminate some tension and scar tissue around my pelvis, and aided in having a smooth home birth. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering prenatal massage! read more

Sati has a very special gift - she is a healer. Having grown up in Humboldt with access to some of the best masseuses and holistic healers, I have a standard that I felt I couldn't find locally. I am so thankful I was proven wrong when I was referred to Sati! She's helped me navigate postpartum physically and emotionally and I only wish I'd found her sooner in my pregnancy! read more

I saw Satisha during my pregnancy through 6 months postpartum. Words cannot describe how much she helped me...she is pure magic! She helped me feel so much more comfortable during my difficult pregnancy. I had severe pelvic pain postpartum and physical therapy did not provide relief. Satisha was able to help so much in just a few sessions. She is knowledge and passionate about what she does. I highly recommend her! Book early because she fills up fast. I wish I could have started seeing her earlier in my pregnancy. read more

Satisha is amazing! She is so kind and compassionate. She was so great with my newborn and really made a noticeable difference with his latch and overall range of motion. I also went to her for postpartum massage and she really helped me move through and release emotions I was carrying. I highly recommend Satisha for both newborn and postpartum work. read more

I cannot say enough great things about Satisha! I unfortunately didn't get to see her while I was pregnant, but I have seen her several times postpartum. Her massages are always relaxing and rejuvenating! I feel like she has helped my body recover so much quicker after my third baby compared to my first two birth recoveries. She has also been working on my sweet baby boy. He had some struggles with BMs and body movement, and she has been pivotal in helping his body heal from birth and tongue tie trama. She is worth every penny!!!! Give yourself and your baby the biggest blessing by booking several appointments with her. *Side note for all Mamas with tailbone pain: Satisha has helped with my tailbone struggles that I have had for 5+ years. I have seen a chiropractor and Pelvic PT with relief that never lasts. I am so optimistic about about my tailbone healing thanks to her help in balancing my muscles in my lower body. Run to book an appointment!!!! read more