Well Im back with another review on New Life Massage. I…read morecannot describe in words how great Angelea's work is.... I enter with tight stressed out neck and shoulder muscles and stressed out mind. I leave after 90 minutes of heaven with noodle like muscles and a quiet calm and peaceful mind. What more can I say? There's even a special deal for new customers!

I have been a client for over ten years and I can't say enough about Angelia and her very skillful…read morehealing hands. She is a true healer and her body work is amazing. She initiates her massages with these great rocking techniques and my whole body immediately begins to relax. There is also a nice spiritual component to her work. Originally I was not very familiar with that, but now I appreciate her words of gratitude and wisdom after each session. That brings me hope.

I have been visiting the BodySong center for several weeks now and my issues are finally coming to…read morelight and together we are gaining control over them. Rachael is so much more than I expected. Her intuitive healing is extraordinary and it's really hard to put into words how my life is changing so quickly. It's like having three therapists all rolled into one. I can feel my energy levels totally change after my visits, I just feel so much happier. After my last session today before I left to come home I looked in the mirror and felt as if I looked younger, when I looked again I could clearly see that may face was relaxed and happy. I really do feel that my body balance is finally moving into harmony and I just have nicer thoughts too, I can't explain that. As a cancer survivor myself I listen carefully to Rachael's advice and I find myself just doing what she tells me without a second thought, probably because I just know she's right. Along with her experience and training it's obvious to me that she is gifted in many way's. The only way you will find out is to go there yourself, you will be stunned!

Rachael is an amazing massage therapist! So happy to have found her here in Novato and can't wait…read moreto go back for more treatments. She's a true healer and so very caring and knowledgeable. Rachael's office is beautiful, clean and calming. As a massage therapist myself, I love being worked on by others, as I always learn from their techniques.

I don't leave negative reviews often, but what happened here was so egregious I feel obligated to…read morewarn others. I arrived 5 minutes late due to construction traffic. Her door was closed and locked, with a sign instructing clients to wait in their car -- which I did. When I knocked again after waiting, she answered visibly annoyed. Despite my calm explanation of the situation, she curtly told me to come in, undress, and get on the table. Once I was undressed and in a completely vulnerable position, she entered the room with open hostility. When I asked why she seemed so angry, she said "the same reason you are" -- which made no sense, as I was not angry, just confused. I calmly explained again that I had followed her signage and waited politely. Her response? She told me to get out. When I expressed that I didn't understand what was happening, she screamed at me to leave. I had to redress and leave in complete shock. This is someone who markets herself as an energy healer. The irony of being subjected to that level of aggression and hostility by someone claiming to provide healing is not lost on me. Her behavior was unprofessional, emotionally volatile, and frankly alarming. Being screamed at while undressed and vulnerable is not something any client should ever experience. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. The risk is not worth it.

I have been coming to Serene Beings for over a year now and it is my favorite massage place! Audrey…read moreis FANTASIC! I only recently got into massage in the last 2.5 years and when I say Audrey is the first person I have felt truly comfortable with, I mean it! She truly listens and understands what my body is needing. Plan on being a long haul client and cannot recommend Serene Beings enough!

Samantha is a wonderful practitioner. I've been twice now following sciatica flares/ herniated…read moredisc, and I always leave feeling lighter and better informed of my condition. I greatly appreciate her sharing her knowledge and offering me moments of relief through this "journey". I'll be back!

I had the most effective, comprehensive and informative session with Dr. Sam today! i went in with…read moreleft hip pain and crazy tightness due to shoulder injury. With an incredible combination of cupping, myofascial release and orthopedic acupuncture she got my shoulder muscles firing back in place and hip set. She gave me my body back in an hour!!! Highly recommend and ask questions! Thank you Dr. Sam for keeping my body moving the way I need it to!!

I am a bodyworker, of over 15 years now and am very selective about who I see for massage and…read morebodywork. Dana is who I love to go to. She was a favorite teacher of mine and a beloved teacher of so many ! You can feel the passion she has for healing work and she is continually learning more. Her heart is golden and her integrity and kindness, are of the highest kind. Anyone who meets her would know this. Her knowledge of the body, experienced hands, expertise in many healing modalities , passion, and heart bring me back whenever I can! The negative review was clearly written, however this does not describe Dana or how she operates in any clear way-there is always more to the story. I asked Dana about the negative review...the woman who wrote the review, had bought a gift certificate from Dana, for a massage for her brother. He missed his appointment. Dana had to call him, when he was a no show. A no show is obligated to pay for the appointment time in any established business. Dana generously offered to reschedule him without a rescheduling fee.. but it didn't work for him and he didn't try to make it work. The sister didn't know the whole story until Dana shared the texts with her. So..the negative review is not at all accurate. Unfortunately, when the sister learned the truth, she offered to remove her negative yelp review, only if Dana refunded the money. The negative review is a complete misrepresentation of Dana Rose. Dana is one of the good ones- one of the best ones - don't do yourself the disservice of missing out on Dana!

Dana is one of the very best bodyworkers in Marin, or anywhere! No matter what your issue or…read moreconcern she will help you to feel better and to increase your vitality. She has been in practice for over 20 years and is skilled in a variety of modalities, both structural and energetic. She tailors each session to your needs. Dana is also a beloved massage instructor (she was my very best teacher) and has trained many of the better bodyworkers in the area. She taught for many years at Alive & Well! and still teaches there occasionally. She now teaches mainly at Diamond Light in San Anselmo. She has private offices in both Mill Valley and Forest Knolls (In the San Geronimo Valley). If you want to feel your very best, go see Dana!

BEST MASSAGE IN MARIN! Kristina is an amazing practitioner. She makes me feel so much better every…read morevisit.

I have had back issues since I was 16...I'm 72 now. I've tried just about everything and today I…read moream feeling pretty good. This is in large part because I found Kristina Lentz and Beyond Massage nearly 15 years ago. You can find a lot of massage practitioners that can provide a nice relaxing experience. And, Kristina can provide that experience, if that is what you are looking for. But, Kristina can provides much more...she is a healer with extensive knowledge of how your muscles, bones and connective tissues work and she has an uncanny ability to mend you. I rarely see my chiropractor without also seeing Kristina. The results for me have been remarkable. Dan Ross

RUN AWAY FAST. Save your money! I've been getting Bodywork done since 2011 after I was assaulted…read moreand almost murdered. The incident left me with a very serious condition that requires deep tissue Bodywork once a month. Given MARIN MAGAZINE choosing her, I thought I could trust it!, (which I have to assume have just been completely gleaned of negative reviews which is the only possible way she could get recognized!) When I pulled up and she was sitting outside on the stoop. I told her I was her next client - She said " Oh lucky me... In a disdainful tone". I thought about just leaving, but I had paid for an 80 minute Massage. I walked into a studio, which was very cute and she stripped the masseuse bed, which was piled to the rafters with God knows what underneath it, but she only changed the sheet underneath and the top sheet. She gave me a few minutes to change and get comfortable. During that time, I was looking at the cute art and pillows, and then noticed one pillow that said, " if you don't like me, then maybe you should get less". I thought what a bizarre thing to have here... She then spent 70% of the time just putting hot towels over me from her microwave which she had CONSTANTLY going the whole time and I suspect she was eating or having tea as well since she definitely wasn't working. She BURNED my back with one of them so much that I screamed, she still didn't remove it, and I lifted it up and said get that off of me! None of me was massaged properly at all! And then she attempted to do what she thinks is a sound bath Which was such a joke and in her last pass at Me she put a very high-pitched bowl right up to my ear which Also had me lifting up really upset with her. There is a reason the ohm Frequency is sacred, you horrible person!I got up and got out of there straight away. I've never had anything done like that to me in my entire life. And I'm a tough cookie, an artist and management consultant. Berkeley is so far for me to drive now living in Marin County, But I'm going back to my trusted person for now and try and find someone in Marin at a later date. I'll be checking to see if she takes my reviews down and if she does, I'll just put it right back up again. She doesn't know what she's doing, she's lazy, rude and DEEPLY unkind (abusive)!

Kari Iverson is a phenomenal massage therapist, using her intuitive nature to provide amazing care…read more She is invested in the well being and health of her clients which is clear in her work. Kari's massage style caters to the individual she is working on. I personally enjoy deep, focused massage which she is amazing at. She has always noticed areas in my body that need concentrated work and provides amazing relief to long term ailments. I lastly will note what a genuine person Kari is. Her care for others is very clear in her practice and she is a joy to know. I strongly endorse her as a massage therapist!

I was matched with Anita several years ago when I was given a progressive disease diagnosis..I was…read moretold wouldn't live as long as I expected..so I had to deal with that adjustment in my life..Anita helped me so much to feel and open up..I felt safe, comfortable wanted to tell my story..I wanted to live and enjoy all that I still had..depression fled..Gratefulness appeared..I am thankful for a therapist who opened my eyes and challenged me..She really cared the way I use to care for my critical care patients..I thank God everyday for Anita, she never judged..Always help..working my way back Anita..

I've been going to Anita for over four years. First I went through the entire Rolfing series of 10…read moresessions, which was amazing. Now I see Anita mostly for craniosacral with some muscle manipulation thrown in when needed. When I recently crashed on my bike, I called Anita and she put me back together -- and also convinced me to take it easy for a while because I had been minimizing the seriousness of the crash. Anita is incredibly gifted. All she has to do is stand behind me and put her hands on my shoulders for me to feel where I'm out of alignment. She is an eternal student in the best sense of the word, with a background in counseling, rolfing, craniosacral, osteopathy, and probably loads of other training I don't even know about because Anita is also incredibly humble. She is like a bodhisattva with a soft southern accent. We are very fortunate to have her in the Bay Area.