Did not respond to two calls over several weeks. Not sure why. But I certainly can't "recommend" a…read morebusiness that won't return calls.

They were super welcoming and made me feel at ease right away. The massage was exactly what I…read moreneeded--they really focused on the areas I mentioned and worked out all the tension without it ever feeling uncomfortable. The space was clean and calming, which made the whole experience even better. You can tell they're really skilled and care about what they do. I left feeling completely relaxed and refreshed. I'll definitely be back!

Matthew is a magician and I highly recommend him. It's amazing to have my pain reduced in such a…read moretangible way. It's not going to be a gentle relaxing massage, but this sports massage will be worth the temporary discomfort to have the underlying issues worked through. He's also really good at distracting me while he's doing all the fixing. All of my gratitude for the work he does. Kind, caring, observant, funny, and honest about what's happening with my body, this business lives up to the name Feeling Better. Thank you for everything.

WARNING: SEX PEST!!!…read more I made an appointment with this guy based on his many 5-star reviews here on Yelp. It was a massive mistake not to further investigate. I booked an extra long massage because I've been struggling with intense back and hip pain. I took a Xanax shortly before our session to help me relax; I've been under a lot of pressure at work. Unfortunately, I became so relaxed that I pushed aside my awareness that this guy was crossing all kinds of boundaries. It wasn't until after I left and the meds wore off that I acknowledged to myself just how inappropriate this guy was. Here are some examples: 1. In response to my apology for running a few mins late, he said I should NEVER apologize, this experience all about me, and he made some comment about white men getting too much as it is. The remarks just felt like pandering, both over the top and calculated. 2. I asked him how he got into massage. He responded by saying that his ex-wife cheated on him and then he was fired from his job, where he was "making mistakes" but it wasn't his fault because he'd been poorly trained. Possible but also raises questions, including as to why he would share this info with a brand new client. He didn't even answer the question, lol. 3. He said that he was told in massage school that he has "no business being a massage therapist." Those were his words. I wondered what on earth could've prompted a professor or administrator to say that to a student. Well, by the end of our session, and especially after reading the other 1-star reviews (all written by women), I can certainly guess! 4. He pressed along my pelvic bone and bladder without warning. This is a sensitive area in more than one way, and I found the move to be totally inappropriate and unnecessary, 5. He kept resting his head on my calf, over and over again, lifting it from the table and holding it against his cheek. 6. He kept resting his head on my calf, over and over again, lifting it from the table and holding it against his cheek. 7. He kept telling jokes and making reference to sexually charged SNL skits and laughing at them at length. As in, long after I stopped responding. 8. He truly did not stop chattering away. 9. For good measure, he made reference to family members who accuse him of being a deadbeat. Just... why are you sharing this?? After some thought, I asked for a refund, citing his oversharing, inappropriate touching, and the many reviews that call him out for both. He promptly returned my money. Thanks, but it's not going to stop me from warning other women / femme presenting people about this guy. And dudes, don't support this guy. We need you to be our allies.

Been going here for years, love the staff and amazing medical massages. I would definitely call to…read morebook a massage if you don't have a person in mind. They can suggest a massage therapist based on your preferences. I enjoy a deep tissue and not too much chatting, so they pair me with someone like Catherine R or Sundi. They are both amazing. Also, the facials are fantastic.

Is it possible to have a bad massage? Probably not. While I enjoyed my massage here, it was not…read moredeep tissue (which is charged $20 more). More like Swedish. The therapist was nice and we had an interesting conversation, but midway through my massage she had to leave for some reason (not sure why).

Before I'd reached the end of my first massage with Jennifer Michels, I knew I needed to book…read moreanother. She is talented and enthusiastic, balancing body knowledge with a soothing touch. She's also really fun to chat with. Jenn has a clear passion for the body and you will definitely feel it in her work on yours. I particularly enjoy her use of heat therapy on me: to release tension in my shoulders and upper back she uses steaming hot towels that seem to make my muscles melt. It's such a relaxing and wonderful experience. Jenn's been performing massage at Moonshadow for 13 years, and I can see why - the little studio in the back of the salon is such a sweet space. It seems perfectly suited to her and is a great place for a getaway (if only a 60 minute one). If you're looking for a spot of self care, book an hour with Jennifer Michels.

Jennifer is Fantastic! I'm so grateful to her for her amazing massage, which fixed my vertigo…read moreissue. She was incredibly attentive and spent extra time listening to my explanation of symptoms, asked insightful questions, and focused in on the source of my pain (as it turned out, an interaction of points with more complexity involved. In addition, she showed me new movements to help proactively with my posture and body mechanics. I'm so relieved. Jenn is not only remarkable, but a gem too! I highly recommend her.

I have been a client of Nina Stavinga for years and she is one of my favorites. The pressure she…read moreuses is just right and based on our brief conversation before she begins. When I leave I feel refreshed and ready to get back to tackling whatever was twisting me into a pretzel. That reminds me, I need to make another appointment to see her very soon.

Nina was very responsive and booking a massage was easy. She made a house call for my wife and she…read morearrived a little early to set up. The massage was not bad, however, she did one thing repeatedly that my wife has never experienced during a massage: texting! Maybe we're old school but this threw us way off and found it to be completely unprofessional and unacceptable.

This place is awesome! I love traditional Thai massages, I always think the stretching techniques…read morerecalibrate any kinks and stiff areas that won't budge. The massage "rooms" are more so one large room with private sections divided by curtains. You may or may not hear other patrons but it's never bothered me. I'm usually pretty immersed into the service I'm getting and they do play relaxing music. It's clean, quaint and cozy-- although not a "luxury" spa environment I believe the massages absolutely compensate for it. I've also found this place to be a bit more on the affordable side compared to other Thai massage spots in the Bay Area. There are even 30 min services that run on average below $60 which I love. I've came once to just get a 30 min upper body massage because of a stiff shoulder and I swear they helped me so much with it. I've already recommended other people to try this place out and they love it :) I know these ladies go through a bunch of people daily and this is hard work yet I always feel like they really take the effort to become accustomed to your body's needs.

my go-to for a 60min massage bc it's close and I can just call same day for a time slot- thai or…read moreswedish, depends on how I feel it's not cheap $90/h but some days I just need it the ladies are very strong for how small and petite they are I have a frequency card, shows how much I go... I think it's buy 9, get 1 free? def no frills, but be sure to bring headphones jic there's some loud noises coming from other people ("rooms" separated by curtains)

I've been seeing Helena for years. Her unique somatic therapy helped me feel more safe and present…read morein my body. Highly, highly recommend, esp to complement talk therapy (I originally found her through my therapist's referral).

Helena is amazing. We've had one session and my back pain has subsided and my body feels more open…read moreand relaxed. Helena really listens and understands clients complaints and needs.

I found a diamond masseuse. She definitely knows how to address the muscles and fascia to address…read moreyour stiff muscles. Very strong hands and love the hot stones and other techniques she does to stretch out the muscles.

Amazing massages. I have been going to Source Massage Therapy on Solano Avenue for about three…read moreyears now. Every time I leave, I think I should be doing this more often because it is so relaxing and beneficial to my body. She's very good at working specific problem areas. I recommend her without hesitation.

Purple, and his massaging technique are in some ways unorthodox, and each facet deserves…read moreconsideration. ==Purple Himself== If you're like me when you first meet someone you'll stick out your hand for a shake. Purple will subvert the notion and deliver you a signature hug, in which he starts massaging you with the back of his wrist as portent of things to come. It's worth noting that Purple, will be wearing purple, and will be amidst his many purple accessories. As one might expect he is soft and down to earth, comfortable, and energetic. ==Purple's Technique== Purple's technique I heard described as a combination of Thai and Shiatsu massage. Yet that his not entirely telling, because the treatment also involves Power Tools. Two electric deck sanders - noncircular oscillation I believe he described it - are converted with rubber pads (purple) in place of sandpaper. This can seem very jarring at first, but are wielded to great ends. I imagine it similar to electric drumming, when drummers would think that using a electronic drums and drum machines was 'cheating'; but it's clear now that the idea of 'cheating' in arts is absurd, and it's about what you can achieve with your medium. The massage is very much a combination and waves of techniques. First you'll be kneaded, then "buffed out" using the Ryobi electric sanders, and lastly follow into passive stretching. During this point you can allow yourself limp and let Purple stretch your in acrobatic ways. He'll become sweaty and as he sips on his purple water bottle, you'll feel like you've done Yoga, it's just that he did all the effortful parts. ==Partner Massage== It's worth noting that Purple offers Partner Massage. I'd never heard of such a thing, but I went with my girlfriend to experience it. I thought that at some point I'd be called upon to massage her with Purple, or her me, but in fact is quit the opposite. Purple is undaunted by the prospect of massing two people at once. The way the Purple massages you both at the same time takes many forms; treating the mass of two as one massageable object, utilizing one person to massage another, and switching between the two. At first my partner as I laid side-by-side and Purple kneaded us as if we were a conjoined twin. Later the partner aspects grew more integrated, when he would use Person A's hands, arms, legs and joints, to massage with and through to Person B. Then in a lesson of contorted Psychics Person A was used as a stretching lever to Person B. Othertimes Person B will be laying horizontally ontop of A, and the Ryobi deck sanders will vibrate A using B as an intermediary. All of this is difficult to conceptualize, but was remarkably pleasant. It's actually something you can do with your partner, and enhanced because of it. Purple is very open, and my girlfriend and I kissed at times owing to the relaxed atmosphere that was being projected. Don't take partner massage as a weird joke, it's a logical generalization of the tradition that massage is between one masseur and one receiver. ==The Space== If you elect not to have Purple come to you, but go his home studio, you can enter his world of Purpleness. The furnishings are a shrine to the Color, which add to the ambiance. Likewise a solid rotation of chill psy-trance-esque massage music will abound, which for all intents sounds like Purple at that point. ==Conclusion== Clearly, Purple's style is unusual in some points, it's not standard massage. That is a good thing, because experimentation can lead to improvements and further the art.

I have been receiving bodywork from Erik/Purple for the past 5 years with great results. As a body…read moreworker myself I have received a lot of body work and various healing modalities and nothing quite compares to to the unique work of Erik. His combination of "Empowered bodywork", deep stretching, and gift of full presence are a transformative experience that invite you to into a state of deep surrender. Many of us struggle with high stress lives that trap is us in our heads and disconnect us from our bodies. The experience Erik offers creates a safe space that allows you to let go of whatever hectic thoughts may be looping through your mind and fully occupy your body. He will expand your ideas of what bodywork can be- twisting you in knots you didn't know your body you go and and shaking out tension from places you didn't even know it was held! As a dancer I am often pushing my body to its limits and then wanting to do the same the next day. Thank to Erik this is often possible. Not only has he been a wonderful bodywork but I have also learned a great deal about healthy eating, micro-nutrients, and other aspects of holistic health and healthy living.