Jeri is INCREDIBLE. But not for the faint of heart. If you're super muscular or just completely full of knots, you know that you need a *hurts so good* to get your body back to where it needs to be. Is it painful ? (The first few times, yes). Does she beat those knots into submission, finally giving you some relief? Absolutely yes. Incredibly affordable, no nonsense, no massaging anywhere that isn't necessary that has you internally screaming "noo massage the part that ACTUALLY hurts". Jeri's there to clean house and make those knots think twice about coming back. With the stress of this economy and layoffs and the world today, just get a good hard massage to beat your soul back into your body. read more

I really needed a deep, effective massage--and Jerri delivered. It was the perfect 'hurts so good' experience. She's not only incredibly skilled, but also warm, personable, and refreshingly sweet. Her energy is contagious. read more

A massage here will make you feel like a brand new person. You'll be sweaty and in pain at the end of it but you'll feel brand new. After my massage with Jerri, I asked her if I had just exercised. Know that if you come here the massage will go deep into your muscles and be unrelenting. Which is great if that's what you're looking for. read more

Best deep tissue massage I've experienced. After moving to the Seattle area I was concerned in finding a massage therapist who was proficient in deep tissue massage. I am so happy to have been recommended Jerri. read more

This is the initial dialogue via Yelp messenge ME: Hello I would like to find a regular sport masseuse in Seattle. I have lived here for years but am rather selective with who works on me because I am fortunate to have experienced many LMTs. What are your typical appointment times and rates? Jerri: Did you not check out my website? The answers to those questions are there. My massage days are Thursdays through Sundays. I only have 3 slots each of those days. Thursdays and Fridays the slots are typically 3pm, 4:30pm and 6pm. Saturdays and Sundays the slots are 11am, 1pm and 3pm. I tweak those times as necessary to keep the 3 appointments each day from having large gaps between them. I have several regulars with standing appointments, so some of those slots are for them. My rate is $100/hour. I should have known by the rude response that Jerri doesn't give two shits about professionalism. I mistakenly made an appointment and it was pretty hellish from the getgo and here is why: 1. She has you sign a contract acknowledging her style is extremely aggressive and atypically deep. OK that's why I am here so an agreement form seems a little silly. 2. The music was WAY too loud and was a garbage 90's rock playlist, mmm Matchbox20 how relaxing. I'm sorry but if you're going to play your own music always ask your client if it's ok with them. I don't need native american flute playing but just ask your client who is paying you top dollar out of pocket what they prefer. 3. The massage itself was sub-par. There is sports massage with aggression and purpose and style and anatomical understanding, but THIS... This was an extremely lazy and very aggressive massage. With that much pressure (that I wanted) you need to be technically accurate and deliberate. Jerri was frantically grinding and manipulating randomly and without those nice long pressure releases. I have had massages in many states and many countries since I was 10 years old. I have an incredibly high pain threshold and am only ever interested in true sports massage. However, overall, her style was "I'm going to push as hard as I can and just do a careless general sweep of some muscle groups." I was sweating because there was no rest. No accuracy or deliberate acupressure. Typically when an LMT finds an issue they carefully spend time slowly working the target area so that you can slowly relax into the deep deep pressure. Without this static pressure your muscles are unable to allow entry into the malleable tissue. I'm sorry but not only can you damage muscle fascia by doing this but you also make them contract due to frivolous over stimulation of the nerves. Also there is no waiting room or lobby of any kind so don't show up early if the weather is unfavorable. So that's what 80% of the year? read more

"My ideal clients are the ones who are not satisfied by the massages they receive at spas because they are rarely deep enough." - I was that client and the massage was deep, truly ideal !!! read more

Excellent and very invigorating deep tissue sports massage that Jerri offers here. I am quite used to getting massages (the good ones come by cheap and quality back home in Thailand) and much prefer strong, deep tissue massages than relaxing, aromatic ones. I went with Jerri for a 2 hour deep tissue massage...and oh boy, that was a good choice. The level of depth and strength that Jerri worked made the top few massages I have gotten. The massage itself wasn't so relaxing as she definitely worked on you. In my case, I found myself screaming, yelling and cursing many times when she tried to get those stubborn knots out of my shoulders, back and legs. What was surprising was there were so many places I had no idea had knots before...until she slowly inched her elbows and thumbs close to them. It was painful at times but not a bad, sharp pain kind of way at all. In fact, the pain was deep and more dull from the stretches the tissues deep down my skin was getting. My back, shoulders and necu were definitely sore but felt a million lighter immediately after the massage. The legs got some work out too but my pain there wasn't as bad as my upper body. The next day, I felt even better on my back..it felt very light and loose. Good news is..even though the massage was tough and so super strong that parts of my body felt so sore..there was not a single bruise (and rightfully there shouldn't be if they know what they are doing!!) If you are into relaxing, aromatic, peaceful rhythmic spa places, aren't into deep tissue or used to very strong pressure, I'd advise you to steer clear from booking. If you had parts of the body, chronic aches that have been building up and are up to withstand the deep pain of kneading out those knots, definitely book one with Jerri! Your body will thank you for that! read more

If you are in need of a legit, deep tissue massage then I can't recommend Jerri enough! For years I'd been looking for someone that I could go to and actually get a therapeutic grade Massage for my sport related muscle Ailments. Then a friend recommended Jerri and I couldn't be happier. read more

Jerri is the best in the business. This massage isn't for the faint of heart but is exactly what you need if you've been suffering from years of tension. I barely made it through, but it was worth every painful moment and dollar spent. I woke up the next day feeling more refreshed than ever. Sure, I was sore, but overall I felt so relieved. Best deep tissue I've ever received. I will be a long time customer. Can't wait to go back! Jerri is sociable and very friendly, she won't take it light on you though! Check her out and book when you can. She's in high demand! read more

Lots of heavy lifting paired with sitting at a computer all day, my shoulders, neck, and back had become twisted up in knots over the last few months (okay- my arms and legs, too!) Looking for a true deep tissue massage, I read Jerri's reviews and made an appointment. I DEFINITELY got what I was looking for. I think I was crying for at least half of my massage and dropped more than a handful of "choice words," but she found all my problem areas and I walked out afterward feeling better than ever! If you can handle the pain, Jerri is the best masseuse in Seattle- hands down! read more

To call it a massage may be slightly misleading. With that said, it was amazing! She found and worked on knots I didn't know existed. Heed the warnings of others though, she is strong and those elbows and knuckles of hers are a Godsend for people that have a back riddled of knots from sitting at a computer for decades. Also, if you bruise easily like I do, I would advise not to go to her before a significant beach day or sexy little dress night. I have a few tiny bruises here and there from the pressure, but it was all worth it. read more

If you realize the benefits of a serious deep tissue massage, Jerri is the person you're looking for. If you're looking for a spa massage, you'll definitely want to find someplace else. I came here because over the years I've been rough on my body, and I've learned that, like most people, a lot of my aches and pains are from poorly functioning muscles. I've tried to fix a lot of the problems myself (foam rolling, lacrosse ball, theracane, armaid, etc), but the truth is there are just so many spots you can't hit well enough on your own. Jerri has helped my mobility drastically, and I've learned a lot along the way. She has many years of experience, and it shows. That's probably why a number of professional atheletes have chosen her to keep them healthy. Beware, though, that this is a real deep tissue massage, and, if you're like most, it will hurt in the beginning. That's what trying to fix years of neglect feels like. After about 10 visits, the pain has diminished greatly, and I love that my workouts in the gym feel better than ever. As I mentioned, this isn't a spa massage, this is where you go for long-term health improvement. This is a small, dedicated location, so there's no need for a reception. There is usually plenty of parking available nearby. read more

Jerri is, by far, the best deep tissue massage therapist I have worked with. She is NOT for everyone but I would heartily recommend her to those who understand that a deep tissue sports massage is actually a "work out" and meant to break up scar tissue and can be painful, especially initially as blood flow is restored to injured areas. She is a key part of my self care regimen and I am a regular client Don't expect a "fru fru" spa massage, that is not what this is! If you are looking for a highly professional, extremely accomplished, very knowledgable massage therapist whose understanding of physiology is next to none, I strongly recommend that you give Jerri a call. read more

OK guys, so I take massage very seriously. I believe it is critical to maintaining healthy muscles and joints if you are athletic. I am more muscular than average from a history of powerlifting, martial arts, sprinting, etc. Most massage claiming to be deep tissue just leaves me disappointed. Actual depth and technique is required if dense muscles are to be treated. I was never interested in simply being petted, which seems to be what most massage professionals do for a living. Before meeting Jerri, I never went to a massage therapist more than a handful of times. I am now a regular client. Here is why: Jerri works both deeply and intelligently. She is unusually strong, persistent and systematic and goes deep on all muscles and tendon insertion and origin. I originally came to her with numbness in my lower back from what my docs claimed was a sciatica from a year-old martial arts sparring injury. I had pain in the sacroiliac area and numbness in my lower back. Jerri has worked the piroformis in a way that I never thought possible, and the symptoms have finally abated. In general, I feel more supple and mobile, and have been more injury free than at other times in my life, which I attribute to regular massage with Jerri. Finally, Jerri clearly truly cares about her work. I do believe she is gifted with her hands and has unusual kinesthetic awareness. These are rare qualities, and we are lucky to have her as a masseuse. read more

I came to Jerri with frozen shoulder and general aches and pains from 2 years without a massage. I'd read the reviews and was hoping for the best, but Jerri surpassed my expectations by a million miles. She listened to what I said and focused on my problem areas. She did actual deep tissue massage, which was intense but extremely healing and therapeutic. I told her and I am telling Yelp readers: Jerri gave me the best massage I have ever had. She understands the body, she is responsive to the client's needs, and she has the strength and technique needed to give a superb deep tissue massage. Jerri is a real find and I will only go to her for any future massages. Thank you, Jerri! read more

HOLY SMOKES! I cannot express enough gratitude that i found Jerri. Aside from being an amazing person which is an obviously important quality when dealing with other humans she really, I mean REALLY knows her stuff as a bodyworker. She will be the first to admit if you want a spa like treatment look elsewhere. If you want TOP quality deep tissue, and i mean dEEP tISSUE she will deliver what your body needs to recover from injury or even just general physical malaise. I have an awful case of overuse syndrome in my upper extremities and after my first 90 minute session today there was plenty of screaming and crying and then laughing coming out of me and as I write this, I have no residual pain anywhere. In fact, I can't wait for my next session!!! I am in shock at her skill set. She is the best therapist i have ever found and Im a very lucky client. Thanks Jerri!! read more

As Jerri informed my husband multiple times, she doesn't do spa massages. I made the appointment for him, so it was likely my fault. According to my husband, Jerri has one intensity; that's deep and hard. When she was unable / unwilling to adjust, he got up and left. 6 minutes in and out. He said he thought he was in an "Austin Powers" film. The name of the business is accurate. If that's what you'd like, I'm sure Jerri is your masseuse... just not my husband's. Yes, as Jerri also advised my husband, her Yelp reviews accurately note her massages are deep tissue and NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. read more

Jerri is the rare massage therapist who gives true "massage therapy". She works deep, and finds all of the hidden stress centers within your body. I walked out feeling better than I've felt in months. She's awesome. Go, and you will be better for it. read more

I love this place and Jerry works wonders - like no deep tissue massage I've had. I went to her pretty consistently and then she went to school for a while and was gone, so I tried other places and was never as satisfied. But now she's back and it's all good again - she will definitely work you over... you might be sore... so follow up with lots of water. read more

Jerry is skilled and talented. When I left my body felt very relaxed and certain muscles felt reactivated and awakened. The experience is a great investment to support your body and overall health and wellbeing. read more

Wow. If you are looking for an excellent deep tissue massage, look no further. While I'll admit, it was the most painful, breath taking experience I've ever had, it was worth it. As others have said, this is not for the faint of heart. Parts of my back, glutes and calves were crying from the years of overworked tissues with no relief. All I can say, is get an appointment ASAP, you'll be glad you did. read more

Deep tissue massage was meant to be this way. I came to Jerri after moving cross country and spending a month between the floor and an air bed. I cried. I laughed. I bit down on the sheet to get through it. And I walked out feeling the best I have in years. Do yourself a favor and fight through the pain. You won't regret it. If you're looking for a relaxing spa day, get a spa massage. This kind of deep work will leave you feeling sore before you even walk out the door. I'm a muscular yogi who sits in front of a screen, plays volleyball, and practices Jiu Jitsu. This kind of work is exactly what I needed. AMAZING value for the price. read more

AMAZING! Just got my first massage from Jerri today. Easily the best, deepest, and most aggressive massage that I've ever had. I also screamed and cried like some of the other reviewers mentioned they did. Getting through the pain is so worth it. read more

Didn't do what I asked at all and went way too deep into the "deep tissue" massage. It was painful and she hung out in pressure points. Overall it was just very painful and didn't get what I needed done at all! read more

Great massage! If you wants someone who knows what they are doing- this is it. I only wish I lived in Seattle as I would come here regularly! read more

Jerri is by far the best massage therapist I have ever visited. She is rare in that if you ask her to focus on an area, she will address it fully and give you the massage you need as opposed to others who will do what they feel like. read more

Jerri is an amazing massage therapist. I do jiu jitsu and muay thai (kickboxing) in addition to sitting in front of a computer, and her massages have made a big difference in my recovery time. She really focuses on an area and is extremely thorough. It doesn't hurt that she like martial arts movies and plays me my fav. music! read more

Very intense and very thorough massage. I definitely felt the DEEP in deep tissue. And although I wasn't expecting to be writhing in pain and holding back expletives it ended up being exactly what I needed. In fact, I asked for extra time! For those knots that just won't go away and the fascia that just won't budge this is the massage to try. read more

I have been seeing Jerri for the last two years and a half on a weekly basis, and she is simply the best. I suffer from a repetitive strain injury, and after a full week working in front of the computer I have to rely on deep tissue massage to get a relief as my muscles get extremely tight. I have been treated by more than a dozen massage therapists before I met Jerri. What Jerry can do in 15 minutes, most of them cannot do in a month. She is just the best! She is highly skilled, efficient, knowledgeable, and know how to relax even the tightest muscles. Be aware: This is not a day in a spa!!! There isn't any Feng Shui fountain in the room or new age music, and the massage can be painful(!!), but it gets the most amazing results. read more

Boom! Wow! If you want a Deep Tissue Sports Massage you have come to the right place. I was having pain in my shoulder and generally felt tight and sore all of the time. Jerri declared war on my sore muscles and they had no choice but to surrender. After only two visits I am definitely on the road to recovery! Great location, skilled practitioner, and nice person.... read more

I try to see Jerri monthly to keep the trigger points in my upper back and neck at bay. I appreciate the depth and skill that Jerri brings to her practice. The results I get with a monthly visit to Jerri last much longer than massages that I've had in the past. Also, every visit she finds sore muscles that I didn't know I had, which draws my awareness to areas that I need to stretch more or be more mindful of. Like other reviewers noted, Jerri's massage goes really deep into the muscle, which is exactly what I was looking for. read more

For those serious about their bodies (athletes, people with pain) as opposed to one wanting a relaxing beach massage, would unquestionably recommend Jerry. She's been working on me for over a decade and I'll continue to work with her on a monthly basis read more