Cairyl is a skilled, knowledgeable healer! I have chronic pain and assorted other symptoms from a tick-related illness, and she is the main reason I do not need to take pain medication anymore! (I used to take medication for my pain most days, but I noticed quickly that I don't need to take it for a while after I get a massage from her. Now I don't need the medication at all! Over time, my total amount of pain has lessened.)
Her spa is located on the main drive in Graton, close to Sebastopol- though I come from near Tomales so I take back roads and Hwy 12 and make a left before I hit Sebastopol's traffic! It's a beautiful and relaxing drive for me. If you live in Sebastopol, it's still quick to get there via the northern end of town (by CVS and Andy's). The spa has a cozy waiting room, a separate comfortable room for massage, a restroom customers can use down the hall, and a beautiful garden out front. The place is always very hygienic and clean, as well as comfortable and welcoming. Soft relaxing music usually plays via a CD player in the massage room, which I like, but she can turn it down or off if you prefer.
I make appointments by phone- Cairyl's schedule is usually flexible with appointments available various times and days with the proper notice. She's accommodating when things come up and I need to move my massage. Regular time slots are available (that's what I usually do) at whatever frequency works for you.
Cairyl is caring and compassionate; she has just the right combination of professionalism and friendliness for a massage therapist. I always enjoy seeing her and chatting.
She's excellent at helping with both my typical recurring pain and anything new or different for me. When I tell her where it hurts or which joints are 'stuck', stiff, or generally don't want to move, she knows exactly where to focus the massage and which muscles to target. Sometimes she's given me gentle stretches I can do on my own to help keep pain from recurring or to stretch the muscles that are the cause of my usual problems. She's great about incorporating feedback into your next massage, so don't be afraid to let her know what works and what doesn't. Everyone's different, and she knows this well and is wonderful about working with my particular physical limits and needs (like I always seem to need deep pressure on my muscles to get them to relax, more so than most people I think).
Also, if you have sensitive skin, painful or sore areas, allergies, any other special needs, let her know- she's generally able to make accommodations.
I am so happy that I found her practice- she has been such a huge help in my life! read more