I came to Malika with intense neck and shoulder pain from stress that was getting so bad it was causing me migraines. She's the first massage therapist who had me do a walk up and down the hall to see exactly **what** in my body was causing that pain, and then she spent the next 45minutes working on those areas and giving recommendations of what I could do at home to help. She's so talented at body work it is borderline magical. I will be back as many times as I can! read more

Some people are born with the gift of healing, empathy and joy and Malika is one of them. I had my first massage with Malika a few months ago & have been going regularly since then. I'm typically a deep tissue gal but she suggested some energy work. I have to say I was a little skeptical about its efficacy, but I was amazed at the emotions and sensations that I felt during it. It was a powerful and healing experience. I was emotional and teary afterward, because she worked through both muscular and mental knots. I go on a weekly basis now for powerful & relaxing massages in the warm and trusting environment that she has created in her home. Whether you're looking for body work, life work or something in between, Malika is the one for you. She is not tied to the clock, but to what you really need. She has an incredible gift! read more

I had my first appointment with Malika last night and I have fallen IN LOVE with her! Right off the bat she watched me walk towards her and said "Oh dear, your shoulder!" Yup... that's why I'm here! No need to even tell her your troubles, she already magically knows. She then spent the next 90 minutes approaching my body like a 1,000 piece puzzle. I'm not fully sure what she did, mostly because I napped the entire time and dreamed of floating on clouds and eating birthday cake, but when i awoke I was about three inches taller, 10 -20 pounds lighter, and no longer had wrinkles. Whaaaaaaa? Who am I to question the magic of Malika. After having one of the best night's sleep, ever, and waking up all smiley and super duper flexible, I have decided to become a regular customer of this magical lady. I highly recommend the same to anyone who has random pain, stiffness or just generally wants to feel awesome and look, well, prettier. read more

Malika is great. During my last massage with her, she went deeper into my back muscles than any body worker had ever gone. She was able to do this because she is strong, but also because has a keen memory about what she has been doing with me over a series of sessions. Her calmness helped me relax into the pressure. I felt confident that she was deeply in tune with how I was reacting to the pressure. This is exactly what I had asked for. Not once did she look at her clock. She was done when she was done, and I got more massage than I had bargained for. After wards she made me a cup of tea. read more

Where to start....perhaps a poem for her art. Malika went out of her way to understand my body from how I walked to how I worked. Like a longtime friend we talked through life experiences and routines. She explained and illuminated how we can gain these aches and pains based on how we are living. She found nooks & crannies, smoothly soothing through ruts & grooves helping me feel like new. I left with a rejuvenated bounce in my step and I offer great thanks to that! read more

I've seen Malika twice now, a month between each session. She immediately made me feel welcome and relaxed. I went to her for help in alleving back and neck pain from a misaligned coccyx. Compared to the chiropractor visits that I attended every two weeks over a two year time period, I've noticed way more positive movement in my hips after my sessions with Malika. And less inflamation overall in my joints. I plan on seeing her once a month for the rest of my life. I consider Malika to be a healer, although I'm not sure she would give herself that title. She pays attention to your whole body and may find some things you didn't even realize was bothering you. She has me on apple cider vinegar for overall digestive health and she recommends various foam-roller exercises for me to do to alleviate symptoms between sessions. My sessions usually go over the hour time limit. Malika pays attention to how my body is reacting to her work and she makes adjustments to her process. I paid $100 for each of my sessions. I don't know if this is her set price, or if she quotes different fees based on the work involved. Malika works out of her apartment in the Outer Richmond. The space is a bit small, but it is clean and welcoming. I haven't had any trouble finding (free) street parking. Both appointments were on a Friday morning. Malika explained to me that she limits herself to four appointments per day because it takes so much of her energy. She does make Saturday appointments. So far I haven't had any trouble getting the day and time I request. I should mention that she does take extended time away to visit Europe twice a year, so while she is away we pine for her return! read more

Malika definitely is a truly amazing massage therapist with a gift for healing. I have gone to her with my stressed-locked shoulders and back, several times in the last couple years, and came out feeling more open and healed... everything about her little healing massage corner- the music,the scent, and her vibrant presence, is soothing and therapeutic... Whether you are looking to relieve tension or just looking for a relaxing massage, you should definitely go to her. read more

Malika literally changed my life. All of the other reviews here, are spot on, and I too had an amazing experience. I get massages all the time, yet have never had an experience quite like this. It's not just a massage. This experience (it is an experience) made me feel more grounded and positive. Malika is healer and an overall beautiful person. I've been having a little bit of a tough time lately and I reached out to her late last Monday (6pm on a holiday) because I needed a massage and didn't have anything previously booked. I was in luck. She agreed to give me a 90 minute. I got there around 6:30 and we got started immediately. I can't really put my finger on her technique, but I feel like it's a give and take of energy with some reiki to top it off. I didn't have to tell her what my ailments were--she was very in tune with my body and worked what needed to be worked. I completely passed out and she let me lay on the table until I woke (8:30) which she didn't have to do, especially since it was so late on a Monday. The next day and for days after, I felt rejuvenated and more positive. Several people told me I looked happy and had a glow. It was nothing more than her healing hands. If I could, I would see her every week. I may have to, since she affected my physical and emotional well-being in such a positive way. Thank you Malika--you're truly gifted and I'm singing your praises! read more

Malika, AGAIN, healed me tonight. I am so obsessed! Obsess to making myself feeeeeel goooooood! Tonight, she paid extra attention to my neck and shoulder. Yep, all that tension and trauma from the Holiday and my toddler - all cleansed away! read more

OMG!!!!! If there were 10 starts above here, she would have them all! About Malika...well, one word AMAZING in every possible way. I had been walking around with a major headache for the past 3 days. So I found her on yelp, and called her. She was so nice on the phone, and was able to see me the same day (destiny?). Walking into her house is very cozy, full of amazing energies! She took the time to talk to me, and I felt very comfortable to talk to her about things that had been stressing me out, and she gave me actually very good advise. Then the massage began... the rest was history. Malika's hands are great, I have had quite a few massages in my life, but she has intuition and a connection with the body. She unlocked almost every part of my body, my feet and hands were crying for help, and she helped them. I walked out of there with a big smile on my face, headache free!! It was a great pleasure meeting Malika in every possible way!!! Thumbs up!! Thank you Malika read more

Malika is my favorite person to receive bodywork from, and I am a massage therapist myself so that is saying a lot. She combines effective, deep work with craniosacral, energetic, and assisted ROM and stretching techniques. Her work is never painful, but it is very effective because she's incredibly intuitive and knowledgeable about attachment sites, muscles, and energy. I always leave feeling wonderfully nurtured, balanced, and pain free when I leave her table. She's beyond generous and gifted, so if you haven't booked an appointment with her, you're doing yourself a disservice. read more

Malika is amazing! I am a professional musician who's has been suffering from a nerve disease that has kept me from playing for the past year and a half. Other forms of treatment have helped, but nothing close to the degree of Malika's thoughtful, compassionate, and effective therapy. After our first session I felt totally different, and visibly regained quite a bit of definition in my hands that had been covered up by inflammation. I've been visiting her for about two months now, and I'm already playing music again - not full time, but I'm working towards it. I look forward to each bodywork session. So grateful to have found her. Thank you Malika! read more

Malika is a true healer. This was my first ever experience with any kind of body work. Through a recommendation from a trusted family member who also had an amazing experience, I went to see Malika for stress I was carrying in my body. She assessed me with care, patience, and precision. She was incredibly thoughtful and a joy to talk to. I felt spiritual and physical clarity after our session and would highly recommend her! read more

I tried MB Healing based from Erlsk's review and WOW. She/he did not exaggerate one bit. I had the best massage EVER! Healing it is! I have been stiff all my life. I also didn't realize that my body was crooked :) I couldn't even raise my arms all the way. Yep, Malika fixed my crooked body, my arms, my locks, and many more! I'm a brand new person. I felt so light afterwards. See other reviews for MB Healing - people are so right, Malika does not look at the clock. Plus, she gives you a lot of pointers on how to stretch your problem area. read more

Update to my amazing experience -- a good friend came to town. He has a high stress job and deals with it by running and getting massages. He is, frankly, a massage 'ho and is quite discerning in what he wants and which parts of the massage are good, which excellent and which could be improved. We sent him to Malika, and when he came back, I asked how it was. I excepted a careful review, analyzing each part. Instead I heard "That was the best massage I have ever had in my life." 'Nuff said. read more

Malika is magic. I'm an athlete, fitness instructor and mom of two. Long story short, I was in a lot of pain and could hardly move and in one session she fixed me. She has a very busy schedule, but if you can get in with her your body will be so happy! :) read more

I am bowled over by the compassion and talent of Malika. I don't normally gush like this. She has a very fine understanding of the body (and mind) and is very committed to taking away stress and pain. She incorporates many modalities into her treatment depending on what your body is needing. Her home studio is very relaxing and artistic. She went above and beyond to help me with chronic pain that I have been having. I am very grateful. read more

I cannot give Malika enough stars! Magic is the word that comes to mind. She is extremely talented. I hold tension in my neck and shoulders and I've never felt so relaxed and at ease! I will definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a massage therapist in SF! read more

Malika is really fantastic. She knows her craft. I went for a massage. She noticed an issue with my elbow and solved a problem that had been festering for 6 months in 2 sessions. I really thought it was an intractable injury, but she worked it out. I highly recommend her. read more

I feel so lucky to have found Malika! The experience was exactly what I had hoped for and so much more than I could have imagined. To call it "bodywork" only scratches the surface of the transformative experience that I had with her. She is truly truly gifted with her hands, and such a warm and beautiful person to boot. Soooo looking forward to my next session with Malika. Best. Massage. Ever. read more

I really can't add much to the previous reviews because really, Malika is the best. I am a professional classical musician and, as such, I use my arms, body and mind a lot every day. I've had tendonitis and other overuse injuries in the past and Malika's massages have been a godsend. I searched and searched around SF for someone who was extremely knowledgeable about the body and gave me a massage that helped my body repair itself. Finally, another musician friend recommended Malika and my search ended. Not only is she is amazing at being a massage therapist, but she is also a wonderful person to know. I cannot recommend her highly enough! read more

Malika is the best! Every massage if different -- depending on what your body needs. So you never know what do expect, but what you can expect is a kind, professional, thoughtful massage approach to your body's sore points, weak spots. She is so talented at getting the kinks out and the Chi flowing again. She is truly gifted and those hands are truly healing! read more

I went to Malika on a whim after I had been dealing with neck pain and lower back pain for a couple of weeks. She was fantastic. By far the best massage I have ever had. The neck pain was gone by the time I left, and my back - which is a chronic problem - was much better. In addition to the massage she spent time advising me on techniques I could use to stay flexible and avoid the stresses that led to the problems. I will definitely be going back. read more

I have been a client of MB Healing Hands for 6 months now and the massages are amazing. I initially went there because of a serious back problem and these hands really are healing! My back is much better now but I still love to go and get a massage for my tense shoulders and back after a week of hard work. read more

Malika is incredible! i have been struggling with leg pain for three months and have been to chiropractors, massage and physical therapists, acupuncturists and surgeons. i was lucky enough to find malika on yelp after reading her glowing reviews and could not be happier with the results after only one session with her. she is a wonderful person and has an incredible gift to heal. leaving her office i felt better than i had felt in a long time-- on both a physical and mental level. if you are struggling with an injury or just want to experience an incredible massage give her a a call. read more

i am admittedly ignorant of the nuances between different licenses in massage and body work. what i do know is that malika has many...but certificates only give you so much. malika has an inherent talent. she has "healing hands" and does great body work. i have had repetitive strain and athletic injuries and have been looking for someone who can listen to my body. malika spent time talking with me about my concerns. she has focused on those, while also attending to the other imbalances she found in my body. you will not get the typical "massage" here. malika uses a combination of techniques- some which seem very unusual to me- but they work. this is not a spa environment with cucumbers on your eyes. it is a simple, calming setup. it is a place to get your kinks out- kinks that other "therapists" cannot find. malika is a gem of a human with a healthy lifestyle. while she does not push this on you, she offers you simple pointers to improve your well-being with an emphasis on preventing the same injuries again. i have seen malika every 2-3 weeks for the past several months and am so grateful for what she has done for me. not to mention that her rates are equivalent to the fancier places that offer environment but not much in terms of healing. it is worth the $. read more

Malika is truly talented. I was in town visiting family for a wedding and pulled my neck/shoulder. She fit me in within 24 hours to ensure my aching body would be better in time for family events. She worked wonders and I felt amazing after the hour with her. I cant wait for the next time Im in town to schedule another massage with her. read more