Nirmal Watson is a very gentle and healing regarding lymphatic massage.I appreciate her calm…read morepresence and the fact that she loves what she does. Thank you Nirmal!

I went to Nirmal 15 years ago in my attempt to get pregnant. My first round of treatment I couldn't…read morebelieve what came out! A serious detox! The rest of the day I walked around feeling better than I had in months. My skin cleared up and my energy improved markedly. It was my 3rd attempt at IVF. I have a beautiful 14 year old girl who is the light of my life.

Brittany is amazing! Not only is she an incredible massage therapist, but she's also such a kind,…read moregrounding person. Her space is super cozy and relaxing, and she has this natural, healing energy that makes you feel completely at ease. I started seeing her during my pregnancy and all throughout postpartum and she was a HUGE part of my recovery and helping me get back into my body.

Brittany is such a treasure. I've been going to her for over a decade. She has so much knowledge…read moreabout the body and very intuitive touch. I have had a lot of different body work and it's not easy to find good massage so when you do- you stick to it. I highly recommend doing yourself a favor and booking a session. Plus she uses high quality oil and she knows how to do cupping.

I bought a 12 pack of lymphatic massages from Just For You after a recent surgery and I'm so glad I…read moredid. I was super nervous and didn't know what to expect (will it hurt, etc) but I booked my first session 2 days after my surgery and made it to the appointment in their beautiful Mill Valley Location. Yes- you really can go a day or two after surgery. Jordana was wonderful - she was very kind and eased my nerves immediately, even though I was 30 minutes late (whoops.) The massage was very gentle, not painful at all- and afterwards she advised on my compression garments and sent me on my way feeling so much better and with a lot more mobility than when I hobbled in. A few days later I saw Stefanie in the San Francisco location- she was also wonderful- but I ended up mostly going up to Mill Valley for the rest because the location is more convenient from where I live (and has free parking :) I'm not sure where I'd be without Jordana at this point-probably a ball of anxiety and nerves which apparently isn't good for recovery. It's been amazing to see someone consistently who can tell me if everything is looking and healing OK, and help adjust the compression when needed. I really can't recommend her enough - if you're thinking about booking, just do it. Worth every penny!

Luciana and Campbell are the two I was blessed to work with during my recovery. Their style of…read morelymphathic drainage massages is unique and effective. I would definitely recommend these massages to anyone that is recovering from an injury, post-op instructions, or just feeling sluggish and need to drain their system of toxins and get more energy. Each time after my massages, I felt noticeably better and my body was also more slim and contoured. I've been someone who has had many massages in my life, but never anything like this. The added bonus is that both of these women are such healers, honestly!

She is amazing. I am doing some deep transformative work with a Chiropractor and she recommended I…read moremeet Sasha, and I'm so glad I did. Rolfing is changing my life. I can walk with more ease and confidence. I feel better in my skin. Her technique, commitment, communication, and care is appreciated. I feel like she is truly passionate and cares about what she does and that her heart is in it. Grateful to be on this journey and have her as a tremendous support. Thank you Sasha!!

Sasha is the absolute best! I've been seeing her for prenatal Rolfing sessions at the Kearny…read morelocation during covid times, and always feel safe going in for my appointments with the air purifiers running, temperature checks, space between appointments, frequent hand sanitizing, etc. As a petite woman with a constantly changing body due to pregnancy, I probably would have been in much more discomfort without having Sasha as part of my care team, as she's always attentive to my trouble areas/ body's needs even when I don't realize it, even ensuring I switched from rolfing to a prenatal massage when I was closer to delivering to alleviate some of the swelling. She also worked on my husband who is very active with tight muscles as he does rigorous work outs at least 5 days a week. Highly recommend Sasha for her dedication to healing and professionalism -- and very much looking forward to my first postpartum session with her!

I recently had an intensive year of healing in the Bay Area which included working with a…read morenaturopath to remove heavy metals from my body with DMSA and naturopathic herbs. As part of the protocol, my naturopath had me get many colonics at Body Harmony. In fact, the colonics were once-per-week for my six-week DMSA protocol (DMSA is a pretty intense heavy metal removal medication). I later learned that the whole reason my naturopath wanted me to stay in the Bay Area for that year was so I could receive colonics from Anne, the owner of Body Harmony -- it was that important to the detox process. My experience with Anne was so incredibly beneficial, and I feel so fortunate to have been able to work with her on my heavy metal detox. She's such a seasoned, talented and intuitive colonic practitioner - it is truly her calling. I feel that the work we did together, as well as using Anne's infrared sauna, truly helped me to achieve the very best result from my detox. At the start of the DMSA detox, I had off-the-charts high levels of mercury in my system, and my lead levels were also extremely high. By the end, those levels were in the "normal" range, and other metals had also been significantly reduced. Hallelujah! I truly appreciate Anne's role in those spectacular results. In addition to her expertise and professionalism, Anne is personable and easy to talk to. She makes you feel comfortable doing something that would otherwise be fairly uncomfortable for most of us. And her space is clean, warm and friendly. Maple the friendly cavapoo who is sometimes in the office is the cherry on top!

This business owner chose to respond to a negative review I had posted about her business on…read moreanother platform [Google]. I was going to let it slide because I felt her response was a testament to my review. Her response over 3 years later just rehashed my experience BUT [aside from one inaccuracy], she makes a few valid points. In recent times, we are facing suppression of free speech, domestic terrorism and just this "unkindness" toward each other. I am SO heartbroken. I have no idea what this world is coming to. We need to consider each other. And I am no different. I encourage any and everyone to think critically and arrive at your own conclusions about this small business and small business owner which is why I am rating her higher on Yelp!

Mary was amazing! First time visiting. Will not be my last…read more My body was screaming at me. Unfamiliar with Sausalito, I went on a search and was able to book a last minute appointment. Booking was easy and quick with a note field to highlight concerns or places needing focus. First appointment of the day, two hour session. Mary sat with me, listened to my concerns and inquired about areas I felt needed the most focus. During the session, I was provided tea, a relaxing environment and Mary's presence was very calming. She was attentive, thorough, checked in with me, and gave me much needed overdue TLC - I was in heaven. If you are looking for a massage to melt the body back to a state of peace, Mary is the set of hands and other limbs needed to do just that. Mondays she is there all day. Ask for her specifically, you will not be disappointed. I will definitely return, asking for Mary, awaiting her magical touch. Thank you for an incredible session Mary, I appreciated it so very much! I live in the east bay and made the trek, worth every second and cent.

Me and my partner booked a couples massage today for our anniversary and came up from San…read moreFrancisco. I'm sad to say that it was incredibly unsatisfactory. We both got swedish massages with medium pressure. The pressure was very light for both of us and it didn't feel like it truly relieved much tension. Neither of us felt very relaxed after the service. However, the biggest thing for me was the sheer amount of oil used. I left with my skin feeling wet and my hair became incredibly oily from all the oil on my shoulders and neck. I want to feel moisturized after a massage but I was literally soaked in oil and I spent the rest of our anniversary with my hair looking practically wet from all of the oil. I went to a nearby cafe and used their sink to wash the oil out of my hair and it was still so oily. I've taken a shower now and I am still oily!! My phone is covered in it too. Lastly, I also got the jet lag eye treatment and it was just a small eye sheet mask for $15. Needless to say, we don't plan to come back. Very sad it didn't work out better.

I rarely write reviews, but after my horrific experience at The Bodywise Massage Inc. (1435 4th…read moreStreet Suite F, San Rafael, CA), owned by Tobi Lessem, I feel compelled to warn others. If you're seeking a place for relaxation, healing, or even basic professionalism, steer clear of this establishment. Tobi's incompetence, condescension, and outright dismissal of customer needs turned what should have been a restorative birthday treat into an emotional disaster. I'll detail exactly what happened so you can see why no one should ever trust her or her business with their well-being. In February, I texted Tobi to book a 2-hour massage for my birthday, which I treat myself to annually as a form of self-care. This year was particularly tough; I'd lost two incredibly close women in my life, leaving me in deep mourning, emotionally heavy, and profoundly vulnerable. I was counting on this session to help process that grief through therapeutic touch. Tobi confirmed the 2-hour booking via text, so I arrived excited for some much needed relief. The masseuse was a bit late, but she got me settled quickly, and we began. About an hour in, while I was face down, fully immersed in the massage, feeling those pent-up emotions finally starting to release, there was a sudden knock at the door. The masseuse stepped out, spoke briefly with Tobi, and returned to inform me that my session was over because the next client had arrived. Stunned, I reminded her of my 2-hour booking and offered to show proof from my texts. She stepped out again to relay this to Tobi, only to come back insisting it was just a 1-hour slot and I had to leave immediately. I was furious. Being yanked out of that vulnerable, healing state mid-session felt like a violent interruption to my emotional process. I got dressed and confronted Tobi in the lobby. I explained the booking error and showed her our text exchange proving the 2-hour booking. Even the other client, a gentleman who'd been double-booked over my time, overheard our conversation and graciously offered to reschedule, saying, "I'm sorry, it's your birthday, I don't want to interrupt that." But it was too late; Tobi had already forced me off the table and out of the room. Tobi acknowledged her mistake in booking me for only 1 hour instead of 2, but her response was shockingly condescending. She dismissed my concerns, saying she "had to make the call" and would prioritize the other client, essentially telling me to she didn't care. When I expressed how deeply disappointed and hurt I was, especially given my personal circumstances, she had the audacity to retort, "If this is the worst thing that's ever happened to you, you're lucky." Appalling doesn't begin to describe it. Here I was, raw and exposed, and she minimized my pain with a flippant remark that showed zero empathy. Later, Tobi sent a follow-up email that only compounded the insult. I've attached a copy here so you can see her mindset in her own words. Read that again: "We are not interested in good customer service." She openly admits her business prioritizes some vague "community" notion over basic respect for paying clients. She assumed the other client's "medical massage" needs trumped mine without knowing anything about my own emotional and physical state, as if grief and vulnerability aren't valid reasons for care. I paid for the full hour I received, but the damage was done: my birthday self-care ritual was ruined, and I left feeling more broken than when I arrived. This isn't just a simple scheduling mix-up; it's a glaring display of arrogance, poor management, and a complete lack of accountability. Tobi's actions show she values her own judgment over evidence (like text proof) and client feelings. In a field like massage therapy, where trust and sensitivity are paramount, this level of disregard is dangerous. Psychologically, interrupting a session mid-flow can exacerbate emotional distress, turning a healing space into a traumatic one. If she treats vulnerable clients this way, imagine how she'd handle yours. Do not give Tobi Lessem or The Bodywise Massage Inc. your time, money, or trust. There are plenty of compassionate, competent massage therapists in San Rafael who actually care about their clients. Save yourself the heartbreak, avoid this place entirely. 1 star, and that's generous.

Had the best massage w/Ariana - she is amazing! The space is quaint and professional and the Owner…read moreis so nice as well. I highly recommend Bodywise!

I've been here twice now for craniosacral massage with Olga and it is absolute bliss. She not only…read morehelped to release the tension in my head, she also performed energy work, and sound therapy to help release stress and align my spirit. I can't recommend it enough!

Great spa message service. Knowledgeable staff and relaxing atmosphere. Timely and professionalread more