I HAVE SEARCHED THE WORLD A MILLION TIMES OVER FOR MY ANDY BLUM & THEY ARE NOT TO BE PARALLELED. FOR REAL. I get massages weekly or bi-monthly. I work hard and I treat myself but I also need to take care of my body. I've been seeing Andy for about 10 years now. I saw her first in the Bay Area for severe carpal tunnel-esque complications from typing in my lower right hand/arm. After one session, it was gone and I've never returned to a wrist brace. I also suffer from teeth grinding/TMJ and she gave me special attention there which I had never experienced. Then a few years later I got hit by a car. She worked with me for two years after, realigned my body (mostly hips), and helped restore feeling in my lower back side after severe muscle, tissue, and nerve damage. I saw her for general massage after until she moved to Portland, Oregon. Luckily, I go to PDX often and have seen her there where she's still the best. She really has an unparalleled knowledge of anatomy and healing modalities/techniques. I have gone to fancy spas in St. Helena, Calistoga, San Francisco, Asheville, NYC, New Mexico, etc etc. She is THE ONE. A true healer. She listens to what you say, focuses on those areas, doesn't do filler nonsense- she works on you THE WHOLE time and is fully present, not just going through the motions. To this day, I feel cheated every time I get massaged by anyone else. Also, she is super safe and warm. My body relaxes around her and lets her in to do the healing. Magick heart and hands! read more

I cannot recommend Andy Blum enough!! If there were 10 stars available or if I could review her twice, I would. I'm not a person that gets massages often. I've had some good massages--that was nice, I feel relaxed, sort of thing. I've also had some bad massages--please stop, you're hurting me & next day sore & bruised terribly sort of thing. The massage Andy Blum gave me, and I do mean gave, it was truly a gift, was beyond amazing. It was so entirely intuitive, immersive, deep, consistent, & fluid. It was very much like having a warm, healing presence swim through your body. I was so comfortable during the entire experience I could have easily fallen asleep, but, I didn't want to miss a moment of it so I actually tried to stay awake! {okay--I drifted a few times-momentarily} I will be back, without a doubt!! read more

Andy is a magician. I'm SO grateful I was able to find her right when we moved back to Tucson! I have some pretty bad lower back and iliac pain (I sit too much) and she's ALWAYS provided relief and great tips on maintaining good posture and stretches between appointments. The moment she puts her hands on you, you feel relief and a sense of knowing that she knows where the healing is needed in your body. read more

Andy is an amazing and attentive bodyworker. I appreciated her ability to take time to speak with me about areas of pain I was currently experiencing, ability to apply firm pressure and flow from one area to the next, and utilize movement and breath in conjunction with the massage. I tried cupping for the first time which I was a little nervous about at first and she put my mind and body at ease. She utilized it in a massaging motion which was amazing. I felt so much release physically and emotionally post massage. She also provided feedback on areas that I can continue to further work on. I will definitely seek out her services again read more

So thankful to have found Andy! I have done so many massages in various cities and no one stacks up in comparison. She GETS your body and what it needs. Some days its cupping, some days it's a specific focus on one area of the body, whatever needed she tends to it. I sit pretty much all day long and have poor posture to begin with so she is really helping me counteract all the side effects of the "desk job." Her space is warm and welcoming and so is she. Opt for the 90 minutes- it's worth it. read more

Andy is the best. She truly loves what she does and that comes through during our sessions. She is knowledgeable plus has strong intuition and seems to know exactly what I need. Andy is strong so she's able to reallllly get in there. She has also taught me simple stretches I can do while at work between clients. I know Andy could give a great floofy feel good massage, but I was seeking a body worker who could help reduce my pain and teach me how I can change my habits to keep that pain at bay. Andy is exactly what I needed and I'm so grateful to have found her. read more

BEST. MASSAGE. EVER. Seriously. I've been seeing Andy on and off for almost 6 years and she has given me the best massages I've ever had. And I've had hundreds. I was a massage therapist for years so I'm super picky. There are four qualities I look for in a good therapist: education, intuition, strength, and compassion. Andy has these all in spades. She's one of those people who puts you instantly at ease. She listens and stays present. She has a unique and innovative style and wonderful attention to detail. I also appreciate that she is non-judgmental and accommodating to my needs. She's amazing at relaxing massages of course, but where she really excels is therapeutic massage that helps alleviate pain and foster long-term healing. I felt relief from pain I've been dealing with for over a year and I woke still feeling good this morning and wondering why I waited so long. read more

Andy is AAAH-MAZE-ING!!!!!!!!!! A few years ago I had pinching pain in my neck and shoulders from stress, overuse, and screwed up alignment from generally terrible posture on my part. Andy came highly recommended from a good friend. I saw her once. Fixed me in one session. Now years later I have the same pain and I knew exactly who to go to. Again, instant relief!!!!! She is hands downs the best therapist I have ever experienced. Andy's passion and knowledge really shows. Every thing from her energy when you first walk in to the very intentional and intuitive work she does with her hands is MAGICAL. Every once in a while you meet someone who is exactly perfect doing exactly what they are doing because they were meant to do exactly that. Andy is exactly that person! THANK YOU ANDY! read more

Soulful eyes. A welcoming dispositions. Healing hands. I've had 100s of massages from dozens of providers and my experience with Andy was simply the best Incredible intuition, beyond relaxing and able to find every knot and ache, and fix them. If I lived in Tucson I'd see Andy weekly, and anyone who appreciates an exceptional massage should do so regular. read more

Amazing massages! Andy creates a holistic treatment plan to heal your whole body, not just problem areas. After two sessions, I was relieved of persistent pain I have had for several years. Every session is different yet you always leave feeling great. I strongly recommend booking time with her! read more

Andy is a master bodyworker. She helped me recover quickly from an injury and I will be going back for regular visits to keep me in a good place. She has deep wisdom and guides the body back to a place of health and wholeness. I have learned the importance of regular massage, and have had excellent bodyworkers in NYC where I lived for 30 years -- now in Tucson and Andy is better than anyone I've used before. So grateful. read more

Andy is a really wonderful massage therapist. She makes sure to talk with you before and after the session about areas you would like to focus on. It was also really calming and has helped me focus at work. Would highly recommend! read more

I wholeheartedly recommend Andy as a massage therapist to stick with. She has been working on me for a few years now, on a fairly regular basis. As I have recurring knee issues and hand and arm fatigue from my lifestyle, her help has been extremely welcome. She is genuine and receptive and professional. From the start, I've felt an openness toward my needs and the skill and technique necessary to address them. I just left her office an hour ago and I feel great! Having worked with several different practitioners over the years, I will continue to seek Andy's help so long as she is willing. read more

I just got my second or third massage from Andy today. The last was years ago, before I moved to San Francisco. She is my husband's go-to therapist and I can see why! You should go too. She is MAGIC. I have been suffering from several problems related to too much computer use and sitting: a cramp under my right shoulder blade, a hard to lift left arm, neck & glute pain, tight IT bands, lower to middle back stiffness, and carpal tunnel in my right wrist. My right side was so messed up, I actually started to limp this past week. But after one of Andy's standard 90-minute sessions today, I feel SO much better. She alternates firm targeted pressure with gliding strokes to relax, and it works like a charm. Sometimes her targeted pressure felt like a hot bruise, or that funny sensation that feels icy cold or burning hot, when a nerve/muscle is expertly manipulated to get it to relax. Don't let my descriptions deter you, because the result is peace and a great deal of lessened pain and increased flexibility and range of motion. For real! Her new space on Market is very convenient to get to, especially for me as it's only a 10-minute walk from my house. She has a nice waiting room and tea for chilling out if you get there early and would like some peace and quiet before you go in. Go and be well. Your body will thank you! :) read more

Andy is hands down the best masseuse I have ever had! She is extremely skilled and knows exactly how to make you feel better. She is also extremely communicative before and after each session, which is rare and really helps us to be on the same page about what is ailing me and what she is actually doing. I can't recommend her enough. read more

Andy is an artist at healing. She creatively blends several modalities together and she's incredibly passionate about her craft. One of the unexpected benefits was when she reccomended yoga nidra practice to me. Yoga Nidra has helped lessen my anxiety more than years of therapy, and it has changed my life. read more

Body Altar Massage with Andy Blum I drove 100 miles to have Andy work her magic on me and it was worth every mile. She is simply special and her style has spoiled me forever. Please treat yourself to a session on her table. read more

Andy was just what I needed. She's very knowledgeable and had a lot information for me. The massage helped me feel a lot better. I highly recommend Andy Blum! read more

I had a fantastic experience with Andy. As soon as you get into her space you can feel well taken care off and she listens to your needs and is very professional. The space is also very comfortable. I have a lot of prior injuries and challenges with my body. Andy has a lot of technical experience and knowledge. I was very impressed. Since then, I have told my friends and send some people that were so grateful too! I also really love the flexibility to book on her website directly it is so convenient. Go for it you won't regret it. read more

Andy is amazing. End of story. I have had massage from quite a few therapists and none compare. Her hands seem to intuitively know where to go to find the problem areas. She is friendly and professional, and has a great relaxing space with easy parking nearby. No need to look further. I have seen her several times now and am going to book another appointment when I finish writing this review! read more

The best massage therapist I've ever had. Andy is the real deal: such an intuitive and intelligent healer! I drove 3 hours for this massage, and it was worth every mile. Her reopening protocols are super thoughtful and safe, so if you have any covid worries, let me assure you that she is on top of it! This is the kind of massage that feels life-saving and I'm so glad she's out there. Absolute magic. read more

Andy is incredible! I've gone to see her twice when my body was in full-blown crisis mode (neck spasms! pain! panic! ...and all probably preventable with more regular massages, dangit Sara!) and she has worked miracles. Andy is professional, empathetic, communicative, intuitive and highly-skilled -- all pretty essential qualities when you're handing over your spine to someone. I cannot recommend her highly enough. read more

San Francisco is full of people claiming to be professional massage therapists, but it's hard to find a good one. I came to Andy for shoulder, neck and jaw pain. For some reasons my shoulders were cramping up and all hunched up to my ears, and I was getting horrible headaches ever since I had some dental work done. I'd been to thai massage, multiple chiropractors and Acupuncture (I'm an Acupuncturist) and none of it was really making a lasting impact. From experience, I know that when Acupuncture doesn't work, some kind of manual therapy is usually the way to go. I didn't know how much progress to expect from one 90 minute session, but my jaw is 90% better! And she barely worked on my jaw directly---most of the work was on my upper back, shoulders and neck. Obviously all that tension was making my jaw much worse. I still have work to do, so I'm going back. I highly recommend Andy for any neck/shoulder/jaw problem--new or old! read more

First time with Andy was great. The experience was very personal, custom and I felt very comfortable the whole time. I also left feeling fantastic. I'll be a repeat customer for sure. read more

I have been going to Andy Blum for almost two years and I must say she is the best massage therapist I have ever had. She learns your body and adjusts treatment accordingly. She asks questions to really understand where you are in the moment before treatment, emotionally - physically and mentally and adjusts treatment accordingly. I HIGHLY recommend Andy and would be bold enough to say that she is one of the best massage therapists out there. She truly is MAGIC as i saw another reviewer say. read more

Andy Blum is highly skilled massage therapist. She found tendon and muscle areas that I had not known needed work and gently and and subtly worked through the tightness there. Her hand made massage oil smells amazing and does not leave one greasy. Her heating pad is so warm and cozy that I felt like a caterpillar emerging from my snuggly cocoon after a session with her. I've been through massage school and had loads of massages and Andy is a top tier massage therapist. Andy should be called a massage artist because her style is so unique with so much attention to detail. I am more grounded and my body is much happier and healthier after blissful massage with Andy. read more

I'm so glad I found Andy! I discovered Andy about 3 years ago when she was working for True Massage but after she left, I could not locate her. I recently found her again and notice she has her own practice. My neck and shoulders has always been achy and make me have headaches. Andy is the one who is able to help me feel better after her massages. I can't wait to make an appointment with her again! read more

Andy is a top-notch bodyworker. I live in pretty severe chronic pain and have numerous issues and injuries so I am not the easiest person to work on, nor is it easy for me to find relief. Andy is very present, very attuned, and an amazing listener. She has a calming yet vibrant energy, it is nice just to be around her. I left my session feeling markedly clearer, with much less pain, and that pain-free state lasted for days. Unfortunately I don't live in the Bay, so I can't see her as much as I would like, but I highly recommend her. You won't be disappointed! read more

I've seen Andy two times (and will be seeing her a lot more!) and she has given me the best massages I've ever had. She is a kind and caring person and takes the time to check in with you before each appointment so you get the most from each session. She also checks in after the session to share what she worked on and if she has any stretching recommendations to work on between sessions. I enjoy and appreciate her unique massage style as she is able to connect her vast knowledge and experience to my needs. I went to her for bodywork to strengthen my mind-body connection after a trauma and even after two appointments, I feel much more centered. If you are looking for a massage therapist, I cannot recommend Andy enough! Your body will be happy! read more

Andy is great! I have been going to her for almost three years now and her massages are so key for my general fitness. She is a true healer - there are times I could walk in and not tell her specifics about what's going on and she's able to find what needs work. She has helped with specific issues when my lower back has tightened up and has given great general relaxing massages. She was cupping before Michael Phelps made it look cool. I'd highly recommend her services! read more

Andy is a star - I started going a few years back for back pain and she helped me with a variety of issues since. Plus she is lovely and kind which makes the entire experience relaxing and healing. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Andy is the best! I always feel excellent after her massages and I've now gotten my husband to see Andy a few times. He has found working with her wonderful also. She has helped us both with acute and chronic back issues. She is kind, thoughtful and after your massage, she takes the time to give you exercises and stretches so that you can continue to address reoccurring issues. I've referred so many people to Andy and I'm going to keep doing that because she is such a skilled bodyworker and all around fantastic person. read more

I spent 1.5 years exploring massage therapists in San Francisco. I tried around 40 therapists. Andy was leagues ahead of the rest. I'll never see anyone else again. read more

Andy's the best. Very knowledgeable. Get that $60 Yelp deal and get that massage you've been putting off.

Andy was a great therapist... she walked me through every step, was gentle yet strong with her motions and really helped me feel better. Highly recommend! read more

Andy is a very talented bodyworker. This review is long over due- she's the person I refer all my friends and loved ones too. Sometimes the idea of getting body work is more appealing then the actual event- with Andy this is never the case. While all of my treatments have been enjoyable it is really the next day and weeks that I feel the difference. It's not just relaxing, she really helps me get back to a more balanced place in my body where I can feel what it is to be comfortable and not in pain. All the other reviewers speak the truth. She's the best. It's also super easy to make an appointment with her and she makes communication a breeze. read more

I don't normally write reviews, but I had to in this case. Andy is not only very talented, but is very caring about her clients. I injured my back recently, and being new to massage therapy and other techniques, she made the process comfortable and relaxing for me. I highly recommend Andy to anyone, friends, family, coworkers, etc. If you read her other reviews, you will see that she is consistent, and just simply amazing. You will never be able to get a massage from anyone else again, because it won't compare. read more

I just got home after having an amazing massage with Andy. Before I went, my shoulders were tense, and both of my legs were aching from being on my feet all day at work. Now I feel pain free and so relaxed. She does a mixture of deep tissue, Swedish, and trigger point therapy, which actually treats the underlying problem causing the pain. I have had many massages in San Francisco and Andy is definitely the best massage therapist I have ever been to. read more

I have been receiving massage by Andy B for several years now. She is a natural and intuitive healer. She is open and communicative. She listens to what areas you want worked on, checks in with the pressure, and really knows in depth about the body. She explains how things work, what connects what tissue to what muscle, as well as knowing what herb to take if you are experiencing discomfort or what types of food you should include or take out of your diet. Not only is Andy B a gentle, insightful massage therapist, she is also really in tune with health and wellness. Anyone who receives from her, I'm sure will have a therapeutic and truly enlightening experience. Often times, I feel so relaxed, that I do not want to get off the table! read more

I have not been in a particular pain when I got a referral to Andy, but I had the occasional soreness, the nagging discomfort after a stressful day at the office. She always sat me back to factory, her strong massages are very to the point and never fail to leave me better for days. Never got a similar experience anywhere else, she is the top. read more