Nu Body Massage

Great experience! Listens to your needs and adapts treatments for your specific alimentsread more

I met Rachael as a yoga instructor at Body Kinetics. She is physically strong and soft spoken. She…read moreis a wonderful instructor. She manages a 10 Day Ayurveda Cleanse Program. I joined with 10 other participants. She is a great leader and listener. She is very knowledgeable about food and the body. I loved the program. I was not hungry and felt lighter and more energized. At the end of the program I felt more in tune with the food I was eating. I started planning my day as it relates to shopping and preparing the food. I moved to a plant based and have eliminated most bread and meats. I recommend her program. I will do it again this year. Feel better and feel empowered to managing the food you eat. Kathleen Maher Aruveday Rejuvenating Cleanse.

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Tulsi for Stress Reduction

Nurture Massage

5.0(14 reviews)

2.9 mi

Kerin's the best - targeted, wholistic muscle work calming ambiance and great communicationread more

Kerin is amazing. I've had many massages in my life from a variety of different practitioners and…read moreKerin was one of the best I've had the pleasure to receive from. She knew exactly where to go and what to do to help my body release and realign. No doubt a very healing and nurturing massage I look forward to returning for another!

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Nura McCauley

4.7(80 reviews)

0.3 mi

Canceled an hour before appointment on Classpass - shady practice, no reasoning. If you dont want…read moreto do classpass dont list your services!!!

I had a lovely experience with Nura. She gives such a thorough consultation and is clearly an…read moreexperienced and very caring person. She took her time and addressed my issue with not only the basics of what would be expected but with an ability to tackle it holistically. We tried a few different avenues, all of which I felt added to our success. She also offered tips to apply with how I hold my body and how I sleep, which was very helpful as well. Highly recommend this excellent practitioner!

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Bodywork By Denielle: Therapeutic Massage

5.0(3 reviews)

0.1 mi

Best massage of my life. I would fall asleep while she was working. Moved to Reno. I miss her.read more

A couple weeks ago, I hurt my back for the first time ever. Had to stay in bed or seated for a few…read moredays, and canceled several guitar lessons...It was gnarly! But I'm 85% better, and I owe at least half of that progress to Denielle Basom, a great massage therapist. She's very perceptive about the human body and focused her work on the sacrum area, with a lot of gentle touch that seemed to reeducate my body. If you are in need of bodywork in Marin County, drop her a line!

Divine Spa

5.0(18 reviews)

1.6 mi

Established in 2025

Women-owned & operated

My new favorite go too in town. They went above and beyond for the service I selected, I'm so…read moreimpressed, but more importantly, relaxed. I'm well versed in my massages and xianjun is one of the best!

My husband and I went today for a 90-minute foot reflexology and massage package. It was…read morefantastic. It is such a great value for the price. Definitely recommend giving it a try. We called on a Friday evening and they said they could take us right away, but we weren't quite ready at that time, so we scheduled for Saturday morning instead. The staff were all very nice. Dress comfortably. We kept our clothes on (I think that's expected for this type of reflexology and massage, but I'm not positive). I wore my every-day mom uniform of leggings (that I could pull up over my knees) and a tank top. My husband wore his every-day dad uniform of shorts and a button-up short-sleeve shirt. What to expect: They brought us to a private room with two beds, so we were together. The room had a relaxing atmosphere, dimly lit, with some soft music playing. You'll lay on your back on a low-to-the-ground bed. They'll cover you up with a blanket or towel and make sure you're comfy. You'll and soak your feet while they massage your head, neck, and arms for 10 minutes (maybe longer). Then they'll move on to the foot-reflexology for about 50 minutes and also massage your legs a bit. You'll turn over onto your tummy and they'll spend about 30 minutes massaging the back of your head, your neck, back, hips, and legs. Helen and Kevin both had strong hands and really did a deep massage (how I like/need it), but would happily do a lighter massage if you prefer that. They both checked in to be sure the pressure was ok. It was very professional and felt great. We got a discount via Groupon, but I tipped 20% based on the full price. They were definitely worth it and we'll be back

Best massage and best sap in Marin

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Bayside Massage Therapy

5.0(30 reviews)

3.7 mi

Maria asked me what level of pressure I wanted at the beginning, and gave me one of the best…read moremassages I've ever received.

"A coworker recommended this spot to me. I was a little nervous since I've only had massages at…read moreresorts before. Maria, who is also the owner, gave me the massage. She was very professional, asking the right questions and putting my nervousness at ease. I felt comfortable right away. I mentioned my shoulder tension and upper back stiffness, and chose a 60-minute sports massage. I left feeling completely relaxed, and all the tension in my shoulders and upper back was gone. I would definitely return and recommend this place to anyone. Now I see why my friend recommended it to me!"

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Marin Lymphatics

5.0(3 reviews)

0.2 mi

I don't have enough words to express my gratitude for the incredible care I received. After my…read moredouble mastectomy, I was dealing with significant swelling and discomfort, and finding someone as skilled and compassionate as Jordana has been a blessing. Her expertise in manual lymphatic drainage has made a world of difference in my recovery. Not only did the swelling dramatically improve, but my skin surrounding my incisions started to look and feel healthier almost immediately. Every session has been gentle, therapeutic, and tailored to exactly what my body needed at each stage of healing. Jordana is deeply knowledgeable, clearly highly trained, and always made me feel safe, supported, and empowered through the process. This wasn't just about physical recovery -- it was emotional support and healing, too. If you're going through post-surgical recovery or just want to care for your lymphatic health, I can't recommend Jordana enough. Truly life-changing care. I can't wait to experience her organic facial options as well.

I've been getting regular lymphatic drainage massages with Jordana, and she is truly incredible…read more From the very first session, I could tell she genuinely cares about her clients and deeply understands the body. Her technique is gentle yet effective--I always leave feeling lighter, less bloated, and so relaxed. It's become an essential part of my self-care routine. Jordana recently opened her new business, and it's absolutely beautiful. The space is serene, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed. You instantly feel at ease the moment you walk in. You can tell she poured so much love and intention into creating a space that matches the quality of care she provides. If you're considering lymphatic drainage--whether for wellness, post-op recovery, or just to feel your best--I can't recommend Jordana enough. She's the best at what she does, and I feel so lucky to have found her!

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Sound Body Synergy

5.0(1 review)

0.1 mi

Amazing sound healing journey under the ful moon with Guy. It was the deepest, most colorful sound…read moreexperience I ever had! Guy's knowledge and musical instruments are beautiful and deeply healing! Thank you!

From the owner: Intuitive Healing, Sound Therapy, Transformational Mentorship. My healing and energy work can help…read morewith Insomnia sleeping disorders, PTSD post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic illnesses through the body/mind connection, clarifications, resolution of conflicts, finding purpose, opening doors to new beginnings, dispersing energy blockages, resetting old patterns and overcoming challenges.

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Sound therapy forks are used on acupressure points and chakras

Raphael Palermo, CMT

5.0(2 reviews)

0.0 mi

Raphael was quite aptly named - his name was also shared by the Archangel of Healing and means "God…read moreHeals"! Well let me tell you, his parents hit he nail on the head. Both me and my boyfriend have been getting massages with Raphael for about a year at the recommendation of several of our friends. He has an incredibly healing touch and a unique ability to be gentle and yet firm at the same time. You can tell he's strong, and yet is so communicative that he only uses that strength for the appropriate pressure depending on the work needed. My BF likes really deep tissue and I need a little more gentleness in areas, and we both walk away from our massages feeling amazing. A massage with Raphael is my reset button. When I get off the table I feel like a whole new person. Totally relaxed and rejuvenated. Like all the tension has been located at it's origin and released. I think he might have X-ray vision in the tips of his fingers. Or he's just highly intuitive to problem areas and how to unravel them. I have an old injury in my hips that effects my ribs, shoulders and neck that used to cause me a lot of pain before I started seeing Raphael regularly a year ago, and for the first time in years I am pain-free. He's amazing!! Best massages I've ever had. For a bonus - every time I leave his office, my friends remark without fail that I am glowing! Yes ladies, it's like a beautifying treatment too :) And, if you ask, he has the most *divine* aromatherapy oils he can use in your session!!!

Raphael is a gifted massage therapist. I've seen many and he's one of the best…read more As a woman, I usually prefer to see a female massage therapist, but I am completely comfortable with Raphael because has clear, positive energy and is empathic and intuitive when it comes to touch. He balances strength and gentleness as he works, so I leave the table feeling like I got a great, deep massage, but I also feel relaxed and mellow. I like that Raphael checks in periodically to see how the pressure is~ He's perceptive and also remembers what kinds of touch I like on different parts of my body. I appreciate that he has good availability, so I can usually get in when I want to, even on weekends. Writing this review is making me want to call him right now for some body work~ You should too! :-)

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Jan B.

1 year ago

I was absolutely thrilled with the incredible massage I received from Jose Luis last Saturday. He listened to me carefully and got to work on all the problem areas I identified. Bottom line - Jose is a gifted practitioner who gave me significant relief from persistent shoulder pain. Additionally, he suggested a couple of simple exercises I could do at home between massages. I highly recommend Jose and feel he has the best hands in the business! read more

J N.

9 years ago

Amazing massage! Great price as well. Blu truly knows how to work out the pain and really addresses specific trouble areas to provide a very skilled massage. read more

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