I'm coming back for the second time and the quality is consistent so far. Domi is one of the best massage therapist I've ever had if not the top. She is very skillful and you can feel it with every stroke, it is purposeful and intensional to release and break adhesions. She gives a true therapeutic massage that has lasting effects and not just your typical relaxing mediocre ones. I'm glad my husband found her, I will definitely be a returning customer! read more

Domi is a kind soul. My car battery died this morning as I was driving out to see her and Domi let me reschedule the same day so as soon as I got my new car battery installed, Domi scheduled me in for a 3PM appointment today. Originally, I had a 90 minute myofascial massage scheduled but since Domi had another client at 4PM, Domi saw me for 75 minutes and afterwards, I felt my legs were lighter and I could walk easier. I came to see Domi because my lower back had been hurting for days and my right hip bone was in pain for two weeks and not getting better. I decided to get a massage before seeing a MD. The myofascial massage was a bit painful. Domi only worked on my stomach, right thigh, and lower back for 75 minutes as those were my problem areas. She said to give two days for my body to heal and that one session wasn't going to resolve all my problems and to see her in about a week or 1.5 weeks for another session if I need to. In the meantime, she taught me 3 exercises to stretch out my hips and my stomach muscles. First time clients get a 20 dollar off with a coupon code and that made the pricing more affordable (145 for one hour) but I do feel bad that I didn't give Domi a tip today as I was unprepared and compromised from my lower back pain but will definitely remember to tip the next time I see her. Prices are not that high when you consider Domi's skills, her professionalism, and hard work. There are package deals available too. Thank you Domi! read more

Great massage from Dominika, she is really intuitive with her massage and a unique technique to realease all your tension. Highly recomended. read more

Domi is an amazing massage therapist who has really helped me through my chronic lumbar pain. Definitely the best and most effective massage that I've ever had. Highly recommended. read more

Booked a 90 minute session for my wife and I and we couldn't be happier. Domi was amazing!! One of the most skilled massage therapist I've ever been to. She's very precise and intentional with her various techniques. Truly listens to you and where you're having issues. She really focused on my problem areas and afterwards felt so much better. She's constantly assessing as she works. She even gave some recommendations of what exercises and stretches would be helpful. Oh yea she's also very professional, knowledgeable and down to earth person! Highly recommend Moon Waves Bodywork!! read more

Before the massage started, I asked for a firm, therapeutic massage to work out my tension. i specifically said i did not want a "relaxation" massage, i needed more. What i got was a very light relaxation type massage. I was disappointed. Additionally, the location is difficult to find and the massage room was very small, awkward and crowded. Dominika had to actually go outside while i was dressing. There is no lobby, front room or bathroom. read more

You will never go anywhere else after having a massage with Domi. She will personalize your treatment to fit your body and your needs Highly recommend read more

I recently moved to Cali and was looking for a deep tissue massage to release tension from my muscles. After reading all of the options Domi provides, I was very intrigued by the Myofascial Release technique or the "bluffing technique" massage to release the tension from my neck and shoulders. Domi is so knowledgeable, intentional and SO attentive to your personal problem areas. I have since returned 2x to see Domi again. After my first session, going back was all I could think about. You will never have a massage experience like this again! read more

Dominika is an amazing massage therapist but an even better body worker. I had just suffered a back injury and through her assessment was able to identify where the spasm was coming from and in a 2 hour session she dramatically improved the pain and my posture. Definitely go to her for massage but if you have any chronic orthopedic issues, she is an intuitive healer and will give you real results. Planning to start weekly therapy sessions for long term improvement. read more

I am always trying new massage therapists for my pain from scoliosis and was blown away by Domi at Moon Waves! I received the most knowledgeable, supportive, technically advanced massage, I felt like a new person coming off the table and I saw visible difference in the positions of both shoulders!! She said her technique was Advanced Muscle Reconstruction. So so grateful to find her!! read more

Both Juan and Domi are awesome. They offer life changing massages that I highly recommend. Juan does also stretches with me that is revolutionary. And Domi was really patient with her technique. I am really thankful I had found them. read more

Just had my first session with Juan Jose. His breadth of knowledge is incredible. He noticeably increased my range of motion in my neck in the first session. read more

If you are looking for a therapeutic massage from an expert who prioritizes improving your health and well-being, Domi is your answer. She is a great listener and health detective and will quickly restore you. You can stop looking now. If you need more convincing, read on. As a middle-aged guy who's been an athlete all my life, I have had literally THOUSANDS of massages from various schools of teaching. These have been performed by 17 massage therapists in chiropractic offices, massage clinics, and independent therapists who came to my home. Domi uses the "Bluff Technique" named after its creator, Jimmy Bluff. I use massage to correct issues that crop up with movement inefficiency, mitigate chronic pain, and improve recovery. I've had hybrid stretching and deep tissue therapists, Swedish, Thai, Chinese, cupping, scraping... I have tried them all. This method works like deep tissue massage to help mobilize the fascia (your sliding surfaces). The fascia massage manipulates a layer that acts as a buffer between the muscles and other structures so that when your muscles of various types contract, they allow that muscle to SLIDE past adjacent structures without getting stuck on them. When this layer gets "junky" or dry or what have you, it can feel like those muscles are tight or not working smoothly. This can lead to poor posture, poor movement quality, and the muscle feeling "stuck". Since your body is moving poorly, you can start developing chronic pain in other areas as your body does its best to solve the movement problem by using suboptimal strategies. This can increase wear and tear on structures that are doing more work than they are designed to do because of this suboptimal movement. Deep tissue massage can break this pattern by getting the sliding surfaces mobile again which opens the door for your brain to go back to better posture and more optimal movement. But why go to Domi for your massage therapy? Regular deep tissue massage can be quite painful while it overpowers other tissues in order to get to those sliding surfaces. You might even receive significant bruising from the deep elbow gouging from your therapist. "Cupping" is a form of this type of overpowering mobilization, and I'm sure you've seen several Olympic athletes with those telltale perfect circle bruises on their skin near their workhorse joints and muscle areas. The "Bluff Technique" is like deep tissue using a scalpel instead of a hammer. That was a metaphor, in case you thought otherwise. No hammers or knives are used in either method. Domi's sensitive hands, ears, and eyes can find problem areas quickly. She lets the technique inform her movements to help rebuild your posture and position and get you back to where you need to be without excess force going into surrounding structures like bones, skin, and muscles. You can feel her following the nasty business at the surface and between muscles as she works in the fascia directly. The best I can describe the sensation as she works is that it is like a slight pain that intuitively "feels good" somehow. It's like your body knows what it needs to get out of trouble, and Domi is giving it exactly that. It is not like the sometimes excruciating deep tissue massage sensation where you might feel like you need to jump off the table while elbows, thumbs, and body weight are being applied. The Bluff Technique is "all the good and none of the bad". The Moon Waves Bodywork facility is quiet, comfortable, clean, and private. Domi is a good conversationalist if you like to talk while you're getting your healing. Music choices are excellent as well if you like to go into La La Land or fall half asleep while she works. I give Domi and Moon Waves Bodywork ALL the stars!! Book her now!! read more

I am new to the area. I found Susan on Rants and Raves Walnut Creek (a FB group). She has tons of great reviews in various places, (including on Yelp) so I decided to give her a try. I have many health issues, so I was looking for someone who was experienced and knowledgeable. Susan is an amazing massage therapist - she doesn't use a one size fits all approach - rather she gives each part of your body the specific attention it needs, implementing a variety of styles, pressure and modalities. I had felt unwell and down when I walked in. I felt so rejuvenated after my massage, it was amazing! Office was meticulously clean, calming and welcoming. She herself is a positive, kind, attentive healer. I already referred 2 friends. Parking was easy and she has a waitlist, which is great if you are having a hard day and would love a last minute pick me up!! I will be back! read more

I've had a LOT of massages in my life, and Domi is without a doubt one of the best massage therapists I've ever met. Her intuitive, caring approach to body work is exactly what one needs. She not only addresses pain, but gets to the root cause of the issue. I will most definitely be back, as often as I can. read more

I knew I would need a massage after my 250 mile drive to Walnut Creek. I found Susan on line and her website resonated for me. Booking an appointment and paying on line was a breeze. Her directions to her space were spot on and she was waiting outside for me. She is a skilled, caring and knowledgeable practitioner. She asked good questions to determine what my issues were (lower back) and she told me what her approach would be. She made sure that she used the pressure I needed and responded to my requests for more or less. I felt safe, cared for and comfortable. And walking out, my lower back pain, knee numbness and other symptoms were much abated. Susan is a lovely person to spend an hour and a half with, and an excellent massage therapist. I will be sure to patronize her again and recommend friends and relatives. read more

Domi has such a healing touch! An outstanding listener and communicator, she excels in her ability to use a multitude of techniques that loosen stiff and tight joints. She really listens to what your body needs, whether it be tense shoulders or tight hips. Without a doubt, her therapeutic massage helps me maintain my mobility and I highly recommend her! read more

Amazing- thoughtful will never look anywhere else! Susan is a true professional and her massage work is incredible. Started just a few weeks ago with regular massage and have felt ten times better. She is helping me work through some injuries and neck pain. Susan listens and accommodates to ensure top quality service with exceptional results!! Thank you so much! read more

This is long overdue. Susan is AWESOME!!! The first time I went to her was when I had excruciating pain down my neck. I was incapacitated for several days unable to turn my head. It took me over half an hour to get up from my bed to a standing position, fighting tears of excruciating pain. After 1 week when I was mobile enough to drive, I went to see a doctor. The doctor diagnosed me with torticollis and prescribed me Flexeril and 2 Aleves every day for 1 week. I told her I had taken Aleve everyday and that it did not alleviate the pain the slightest. She told me I wasn't taking enough pain medication and to take what she prescribed. She also told me if it didn't go away in a week, it meant it wasn't enough and to take the meds for another week. By the third day, I felt sick with nausea and my stomach was in a lot of pain. The medication she prescribed did not make my neck pain go away either. A friend suggested I see a massage therapist and Susan Powell was highly recommended. After just 1 hour I was able to turn my head and my pain from an 8/9 went down to a 4/5. I booked another appointment with her after a few days and my pain went down to a 2/3. Eventually the pain went away on its own and I owe it all to Susan Powell's miracle healing hands!!! She listened attentively to where my pain was and really worked on trying to release the muscle spasm that caused me so much pain. I have to say I was so angry at the doctor that believed overmedicating was the solution. I am so grateful I found Susan who came highly recommended by another massage therapist!!! I have continued to go to Susan just to indulge and any other instances when my neck or shoulder has been bothering me. Thank you Susan!!! read more

Since I am sensitive to energy, it has been a challenge to find a body-worker whom I'd trust to give me a massage. I've finally found the most incredible body-worker whose energy is light & alive. Susan is very intuitive so she knows what my body needs at any given point during the massage, whether its relaxation, to reduce tension or to release emotional blocks held in the body or all of the above plus some, she knows & her touch is superb! Susan is a Reiki Master, so I receive a Reiki Healing throughout the massage. It seems that my massage ends too soon even though an hour or 1- 1/2 hours have passed. Afterwards, I am relaxed but very energized and vibrant. The amount of additional energy I have afterwards is fantastic. Let me see some of the words to describe my massage with Susan would be phenomenal, superb, fantastic, awesome, and incredible. read more

I had my first massage with Susan and can not wait to book another. She was kind, welcoming, informative and her massage was fabulous. Haven't felt this good in a very long time. read more

I cannot say enough good things about the massage that I had yesterday. My muscles were all tied up in knots, I was sore all over, and could feel the early beginnings of sciatica. Using several different techniques, Susan got all the kinks out of my back and I feel so much better. She's very knowledgeable, was very informative and constantly concerned with my comfort. I highly recommend her healing hands. read more

Susan Petersen is a quality massage therapist! She doesn't leave any problem area unnoted - I have nagging neck pain -at my request -she menipulated the problem area and the pain packed up and moved away. Worth your time and every dollar. read more

I have shopped around for good massages and Susan's is easily the best out there and right here in Pleasant Hill, lucky us! She is incredibly thoughtful to your body pain/tension so you get the most out of your time with her. She genuinely cares about everyone on her table and it shows. I also love the lotion/oil/gel combo (one product) she uses. You'll leave feeling amazing, so try for yourself. read more

I have been going to Susan for years, I think from the late 80s, just found her on yelp. I am a mechanic so I need a massage each month. Susan is the best, can't say enough about her healing hands and calming demeanor, Thank you Susan for keeping my body going for all these years. read more

I found Sue here on Yelp...I read the great reviews and decided to give her a try! My back had been sore for a week or so after starting a Zumba class..So, I went to see Sue. AMAZING!!! I have nothing negative to say at all...She did everything perfectly. She is so friendly and down to earth and you can tell that she truly loves her job....I am now a devoted client and will continue going to see Sue!!! read more

Susan is AMAZING!! Her hands work miracles!! I have been seeing her routinely for several years now. Her massages or "my gifts" always leave me feeling wonderful and pain free!! Thank you Susan for sharing your talent and gift of relaxation with the world!! And, I always make sure to bring Susan's sweet therapy dog, Whiskers, a treat. read more

I have been getting massages for most of my adult life and have just discovered Susan Peterson. She is definitely one of the best - very sensitive to my whole well-being. She did a thorough assessment of my needs and explained her techniques and style requesting myt input any time I need her to very pressure or work on specifics. I particularly love the fact that she incorporates Reiki energy work into her massage, expanding on the healing modalities. The massage room is clean, lovely, nurturing environment too. I'd recommend Susan to anyone. read more

I developed sharp pain in my lower right back, radiating down my leg. My primary care physician suggested traditional physical therapy and perhaps an MRI to determine if I had disc injury in my back. After her skilled hands and intuition told her that a trigger release of the iliopsoas muscle in my lower right back would help relieve the pressure on the sciatic nerve, I am now pain free after two massages. Susan is a miracle worker!! I plan to go back to Susan to have a total body relaxation massage soon. I no longer have pain in my back and leg. She is a miracle worker!!! Her massage studio is aesthetically beautiful and peaceful. read more

I would especially recommend Susan to someone that has never had a massage before. The office is quiet and I like that I am the only one in the waiting room. No one would ever have reason to feel self conscious about their body image as Susan is so warm and welcoming to all. She does a wonderful job truly making the client the focus of her attention for the full hour and she has a wonderful calmness that makes the whole appointment relaxing and peaceful. An hour with Susan is such a wonderful treat and the effects of the massage goes on for days. read more

Susan is great! I found her here on Yelp after reading the reviews and decided to give her a try. I've now been seeing her for a couple of months and I instantly felt a difference. The massage sessions are calming and healing and I feel great and relaxed after. No need to look anywhere else. read more

Susan's hands are amazing! She is very good at listening to what you say and what your body tells her. She has a healing gift which she is happy to share. She always exceeds my expectations. read more

Since I am sensitive to energy, it has been a challenge to find a body-worker whom I'd trust to give me a massage. I've finally found the most incredible body-worker whose energy is light & alive. Susan is very intuitive so she knows what my body needs at any given point during the massage, whether its relaxation, to reduce tension or to release emotional blocks held in the body or all of the above plus some, she knows & her touch is superb! Susan is a Reiki Master, so I receive a Reiki Healing throughout the massage. It seems that my massage ends too soon even though an hour or 1- 1/2 hours have passed. Afterwards, I am relaxed but very energized and vibrant. The amount of additional energy I have afterwards is fantastic. Let me see some of the words to describe my massage with Susan would be phenomenal, superb, fantastic, awesome, and incredible. read more

Susan has been providing outstanding, very therapeutic massages for me, my family, and friends for over 10 years. My 85-year old mother is very pleased with how much better she feels and is able to walk after her massage with Susan. The massage studio is very comfortable, and the experience is very nurturing. read more

Just came from my first massage by Susan. She should be bottled!!!! It was the best massage I have had EVER. She is so intuitive and knows exactly where the pain is. Her neck work is the best I have ever seen. The range of motion is back in my neck and that is unheard of anymore. I love the oils she used. The aromas were so healing. She sets the expectation up front that "You don't have to do anything. It is the time for you to receive." As I told her, my head knew that and my body needed a reminder. I just relaxed into the massage and was in a blissful place that had nothing to do with anything outside that room. Thank you, Susan. read more

I just had a WONDERFUL massage by Susan, and I can't recommend her highly enough. Her office is lovely. She has a great calm, centered energy. She is obviously very experienced. She has an intuitive sense of the amount of pressure to use; the pressure, rythmn and length of the massage was perfect. I left feeling relaxed, loose with a nice sense of well being, but with enough energy to finish my day. Some massages leave you feeling knocked out...but not Susans. Really loved the experience. read more

I found Susan last year after driving into Oakland every 3 weeks for massage for 4 years. She was offering a special so I tried her. And I am now her devoted client! Susan is incredibly well-trained and sensitive. She does not chat during massage, and is able to focus on exactly what is needing work. Her massages are both therapeutic and deeply relaxing. AND she is just a pleasure to deal with; friendly, professional and caring. she is one of the best, and I have been getting professional massage for 30 some years. read more

I have been getting fabulous, healing massages from Susan for several years. Not only is she a superb CMT, but she is a warm and loving soul who is super knowledgable about all aspects of anatomy and massage techniques. She is by far the most reasonably priced therapist in the Diablo Valley who gives you 110% of a full hour massage. She is someone to whom I would refer any potential client (as I have done) as she and her environment provide a safe, peaceful and rewarding experience. Give yourself a present - call Susan for a massage! read more

Susan has been my Earth Mother massage therapist for over a year. I've had massages for 20 plus years, and Susan provides a cocoon of rest and respite from world weary woes. I sleep like a babe after her massage. My sceptical husband had his first massage from her and is a massage addict like me now! read more

Susan Peterson is an amazing massage therapist! I have been searching for a skilled and professional massage therapist in my neighborhood for some time and am so glad that I found Susan. I suffer from autoimmune disorders that cause my body pain and stiffness. When I saw her last week I could hardly move because I was so stiff with pain. She listened carefully to me with her ears and her hands and tuned into my body with such competency that I felt safe and could relax. Susan skillfully and compassionately massaged my aching body, worked out deep tissue spasms, and relaxed me with her professional demeanor. I felt better the next day, and it's been one week and my pain is still almost all gone. I'll be seeing Susan again soon. read more