I've had issues resulting from frozen shoulder for years. Tension from flare- ups require massage…read moreand I am very choosy about who touches me. I was referred to Pam by a friend who raved about her - and she wasn't wrong. It was obvious she knew her stuff and then some. I felt very lucky to have found her, and I will be back! My visit with her was last year during Covid. I arrived wearing my mask and though I saw another person post about this, there was zero issue with me keeping my mask on throughout the session.

Let me start by saying I have had a lot of massages. It is my go-to to "treat myself" to the point…read morewhere I treat myself on nearly a bi-monthly basis during non-COVID times. Most massages I have gotten in SF, but also when I travel (NYC, LA, Peru, Mexico, pretty much every major city)-so I have had a variety of styles and experiences, while some varying, only one or two of them have actually been bad. This experience was more strange than anything. I was gifted two gift certificates for Pam as presents from my family. I received the first massage over summer 2020 and the second massage in January 2021. The first was an OK experience, and a solid massage. The second experience was pretty mediocre, the massage still solid while not being memorable. It's clear Pam is knowledgeable about the body and enjoys talking and imparting her knowledge on her client, which is appreciated if desired but most massage therapists will "read the room" and if the client is just there to relax (i.e. not speaking, starting conversation or giving short answers) then keep the talking to a minimum-she talked for nearly the entire massage only breaking near the end. She asked if she could release my hip which I agreed, but it involved near 15 minute of extremely deep pressure in one spot--I would've preferred some sort of check in or warning that it would take up that much time, because I came to relax and had already asked her to focus on my neck and shoulders--no issues with my hip. The part that made the experience strange was when I showed up wearing a mask and she insisted I "throw it away" and immediately asked where I was from and proceeded to say that "You city people are programmed to wear masks, but I don't have COVID and you don't have COVID so you don't need to wear one." I'm not sure how she knew I didn't have COVID given I just walked in the door, but her persistence (not once but three times) that I remove my mask was off putting, as if she was going to convince me out of it. I didn't remove it and she appeared flustered by that. Lastly, she overcharged me. I had a giftcard that included an hour massage and a $10 add on for deep tissue (there was no difference from the deep tissue vs regular massage i received 6 months prior). I added on an extra 30 min, for which I paid out of pocket. The price seemed pretty high given the one hour price but I verified the cost of a $90 min vs $60 min with her just to be clear and she confirmed. As I walked home I looked at her website and the price was $20 less than what i had paid. I called her back and asked her about the discrepancy, she said she must've done her math wrong and told her to come back for my $20. I'm appreciative she recognized her mistake but it seemed suspicious given all her treatments are the same price so she shouldn't have to do math on the fly.

I am visiting the area taking care of my aging /dying mother . I checked yelp and messaged Carole…read moreearly this morning and she promptly responded and accommodated me with a much needed appointment today! Carole is very professional , open ,knowledgable and skillful in therapeutic massage and various healing modalities . I have had a very stressful two weeks here and on and now off of Carole's table I feel the rejuvenation I so needed. Carole gave me an unexpected treat of a sugar scrub on my back in addition to a very healing massage . I highly recommend her and look forward to another session with Carole.

Hi Carole. Not sure if you are at this location, but I thought I would comment anyway. Would love…read moreto make an appointment to visit and catch up. I hope you are doing well . Tried the number, but no response (out of service?). Have I lost you again? Perhaps we will have an opportunity to chat again. Still thinking of you. Guess who?

Wow! Best massage ever. Can't believe there are no yelp reviews. She does a different style of…read moremassage, which she explains upfront (myosomething). At first I was a bit skeptical because it didn't sound like very firm pressure. It was perfect from the first second. There was no 'this is too hard, this is too soft'. Amazing, amazing, amazing. What's more, my husband thought she was awesome too, and he generally likes deep tissue style. Thanks Bobbie!

From the owner: Certified in 2008 as a massage therapist, Ailm & Esse Therapeutic Massage strives to provide the…read morehighest level of service to each client. With a focus on John Barnes Myofascial Release Therapy, each massage is fully tailored to the clients specific needs & goals. Training includes gua sha therapy, reflexology, shiatsu, acupressure, Swedish massage, Hot Stone massage, & Myofascial Release Therapy. Reiki Master/Teacher Certified. Currently offering mobile services to clients in Tuolumne County.

I had my first massage from Maura last month and was very impressed. Her interior space is clean…read moreand inviting and her demeanor was calm and welcoming. She has a holistic approach to her massage (instead of just the body work)...and her recommendations were appreciated. Top it off with a great massage and overall it was definitely a 5-star experience. I will be back!

Thank you Maura and Ashley! What an amazing experience we had at your beautiful spa. I planned a…read morespa day for 6 ladies to get pampered in honor of my best friends bachelorette weekend. Maura was amazing to work with, from our first phone call she was so attentive and excited to create the perfect environment for our girls day. She was communicative and thorough and thoughtful. The spa itself is beautiful! It's clean, relaxing and full of zen. Maura prepared a spread of nourishing Ayurvedic snacks and goodies, along with champagne on ice and a personalized sign for the bride. There is a spacious and comfy room where us girls all got to relax and snack, plus we got access to the sauna between massages. Ashley gave me one of the best massages I have ever had- her hands are magic. I cannot wait to go back and am so happy I found this unexpected gem

Had my AMAZING massage package over 2 weeks ago and am still thinking about how deeply relaxing it…read morewas! Searched through Yelp for someone who offered simple genuine massage (I don't want crystal worship or a "soul cleanse" etc.), forthcoming with pricing (TamiRae's website clearly displays very reasonable pricing and even better seasonal specials), and of course the awesome Yelp reviews were a bonus! TamiRae has the perfect balance of professionalism and warmth. The studio was immaculately clean, comfortable and relaxing. The oils and treatments she used were effective and smelled lovely. Her touch proved she's a natural at massage, but since I was a new client she checked in with me to make sure my experience was great. I also appreciated that before the massage/warm stones/foot treatment/spa facial she walked me through what would happen, including when/why she would need to briefly leave the room. (I've had a massage therapist step out for 5 mins, and it was obvious by the smell upon return it was a smoke break - no lie lol!) I very much enjoyed TamiRae the person so much, that I had to make myself stop talking during the massage so I could sink into it even more. After living here now for 1.5 yrs, I'm delighted to have found my massage person and also to have made a wonderful friend!

I rarely leave reviews but had to because I just love her so much! I have been seeing TamiRae my…read moreentire pregnancy because I have had a ton of hip pain. She has been absolutely incredible. She's very knowledgeable and I have felt so well taken care of during my prenatal massages. She makes sure you are comfortable and relaxed the entire time. I have been getting massages regularly the past 5 years from various places and she truly is one of my favorite therapist. She's also just incredibly sweet. 100% recommend!

I was having back spasms all day yesterday and today and Jing got me in within 2 hours of calling…read morefor a 60 minute body massage. I was sooooo tense when they started and I had soooo many knots in my shoulders, neck and back. My joints were hurting along with the muscles in my neck and back and afterwards I felt like I could move again. I will definitely go back and get a massage at least once a month. The pricing was great and they were so wonderful! Very calming, I almost fell asleep!

Cannot say enough good things about Relax Sole. My husb & I each had a 90 min massage for $100 & it…read morewas so wonderful! He had a deep tissue massage, while mine was more medium pressured. Cindy & Linda hit all the tense spots & didn't stop until everything was relaxed. The atmosphere is calming & quiet. I would highly recommend Cindy & Linda at Relax Sole Massage.

If you want a massage where you will truly feel better after then head on over here! I've had a lot…read moreof different types of massages and this one blew me away! I don't go anywhere else now. The owner is super sweet and the place is always clean and comfortable!

I love coming here for thai deep tissue massage. Her craft is well suited for many who need a deep…read moretissue massage. She is very friendly as well. This establishment is a nice gem for the Sonora area. Highly recommend