At first, I wasn't sure what to expect from somatic therapy but working with The Body Intuitive has exceeded my expectations. It has been powerfully transformative and the most effective approach I've found for managing anxiety and building healthier relationships. read more

Missy is fantastic. Do not miss the chance to have her work on you, or learn from her. She's incredibly knowledgeable and well studied in the modalities that she offers, very professional and lovely energy. As someone who is very particular about who I go to I highly recommend her and her services and will definitely be back. read more

I saw Missy back in 2020 when she helped treat my unbearable sciatica pain. She provided a thorough assessment, gave me a "toolbox" of safe stretches and exercises that I could utilize during a flare-up, and taught me how to prevent future flare ups with strengthening exercises. I've been free from severe flare-ups for 3 years now. I love that she allowed me to record all of our sessions so that I could watch them back. I still refer to those videos years later. My sessions with Missy were amazing and I can't recommend her enough! read more

Missy has been such a big help to me in the last few months. Not only Does she provide free informative content online but she also has been a solid ear to listen. Never wavering when it comes to support. It has been refreshing to work with a well knowledge, kind hearted human. In being a part of her Sovereign Sexuality Course I was provided with direct help in navigating through difficult life scenarios. I learned a lot through this course. A big take away being that I am better equipped to communicate my needs. What a world of a difference that has made In my life and within my relationships. Thank you Missy read more

Missy is a real talent who has a deep understanding of how the body and the mind function together. She has helped me with massage, meditation and yoga. She tailored the sessions to my needs and has helped me to manage stress and strengthen my physical core. I can't recommend her enough. read more

Missy has been my go-to massage therapist for several years. She is fabulous, very professional, and highly skilled. I encourage anyone that has chronic pain to immediately schedule a consultation / sessions with Missy. She takes my pain away and that's invaluable read more

I have severe sciatic pain and I work a lot while managing a yoga studio and teaching so I never really get the chance to fully relax and recover. I know what poses to do but I needed something else to help my body recover. Missy intuitively knew the exact spots where I needed work in my body, and my hamstrings and glutes felt so much relief afterwards. The mobilizations she did were great too. I guess I knew that I needed to relax more, but this experience really drove it home. I was going to do a workout today but now I'm going home and giving myself a break! read more

Missy is great at identifying the areas of my body that need strengthening or releasing and helping me work those muscles to improve my mobility and functionality. Her communication and scheduling are also makes things easy for me with my hectic schedule! read more

This was my first time in Yoga Therapy so I wasn't really sure what to expect. Came here to get help dealing with a sport related injury. Since my regular doctor only suggested basic treatment, I was looking for alternative ways to recover - outside of Ibuprofen and icing. My session with Missy was a very well rounded experience. It started off with verbal consultation: lifestyle, food and sleeping habits, stress level etc - all the things that contribute to one's wellbeing. After that we moved onto physical portion of practice, some mobility exercises along with breath work. Very subtle movements (that I'm not quite used to, coming from athletic background), but made a huge difference. I could tell Missy knew was she was talking about. She properly identified some muscles that needed release and others - to be activated. Being injured my body naturally was cautious of movement a first, but soon enough was able to let go of unnecessary tension. Finishing up with a beautiful guided meditation. By the end of this session I felt more grounded, relaxed and ready to accept the healing process (which can take a while, as humans we tend to rush through recovery) I would definitely recommend Missy to anyone looking to balance the mind, body and spirit. She has a lot to offer in terms of Ayurvedic Medicine and energy work as well as physical aspect of Yoga. Also, the session was filmed on my phone - offering the opportunity to continue this practice in home setting. Much love! read more

Went in for a session to address some lingering neck and shoulder issues... left feeling AMAZING. Missy was able to identify exactly the areas where I needed the most help and she suggested some great things for me to work on in between visits. I was actually blown away how she could spot things and cue me succinctly in the moment to make the appropriate adjustments. This was so much more than Yoga and so much more than Therapy. It's truly innovative how she has hybridized these two disciplines into something greater than the sum of its parts. Her space is cozy, inviting, and conducive to setting just the right atmosphere. Her demeanor is relaxed, yet she stays focused and in the moment. And I will say... her voice has a soothing quality that really works in service of her directives during therapy. She was born to do this! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended! True professional! read more

Hi there Yelpers. I was thrilled to learn about Missy's city host trip with air bnb: https://www.airbnb.com/city-hosts (website is temporarily "waitlist only" as of writing this review). I was able to attend 2/3 of the trip, as I got invited last minute and had a prior engagement towards the end. We started off Friday night with an awesome dinner at Cafe Gratitude in Venice. If you're not familiar with CG, they offer amazing gourmet Vegan food in a wide variety of flavors. Missy incorporated the restaurant's features into Saturday morning's yoga class: she asked us to remember the name of the entree we'd ordered, which were affirmations like "lovely" or "giving". These mixed with an electrical "I am" Mantra were the perfect follow up to the last night's dinner and a great start to the day. The yoga class itself took place at Full Circle, a landmark in Venice. The new friends I made at dinner and morning yoga were lucky enough to take a third and final part of the trip, a specialty stretching class at one secret location :) The whole trip was over too fast and left a lasting therapeutic effect. I am grateful and highly recommend this to anyone visiting LA! ... I may seek out Missy to help with my handstands, too - her physical abilities and coaching abilities are impressive. read more

I've done yoga classes several times but I don't consider myself a "yoga" person. There's a highly reputed yoga studio with very experienced teachers just one block away from my apartment. But to be honest, I hardly go to classes because I don't enjoy them. I don't feel connected with the class or the teacher. Plus 60 - 90 minutes is so precious in my busy schedule, that I don't have time to attend yoga classes regularly. Therefore I tend to prefer other methods of self-care... and the only way I stay motivated in my yoga practice is to find a good yoga teacher. I have spent a long time looking for one. A lot of people practice and "teach yoga," but they don't demonstrate the gift of understanding and healing with a profound appreciation and knowledge of the long history and tradition of yoga. I have been following Missy's journey for a while. So while visiting on a trip from San Francisco to LA, I wanted to stop by her Sanctuary (which is what she calls her small, boho-chic studio). I easily made an appointment with her online and decided to bring my partner to the session, who is stressed from his career and always complains about feeling stiff like a robot. I've tried to encourage him to practice yoga many times, especially when we are on vacation. Missy intuitively understood me and my partner's needs and accommodated both effortlessly. She reads us very well and we felt like she genuinely wanted to help her students out. Under her guidance, we really did get to take the needed time for ourselves and our health. Her whole yoga practice is focused on therapy and on connecting with yourself. I love that she focuses on therapy and the mind-body connection. It felt great come back to myself with the breathing and meditation technique she did with us. I've been telling my girlfriends how amazing just a short session was. We felt lighter even in just one session and our mood was elevated the rest of the day. In addition my partner felt like he could release some of the deep stress he's been carrying from his work for a long time. It's such a healing feeling... Missy is a true healer and expert in her field of yoga therapy. A lot of people need the therapy of what Missy is doing - whether they are single, a couple, or at any age. I just can't thank Missy enough for her time! read more

Missy was amazing. As someone who suffers from chronic health and musculoskeletal issues, she was amazing. She helped me after my knee procedure and was feeling tightness all over my entire body. Go see her!! read more

After my first session with Missy, I can tell she is amazing at what she does. She was able to correctly identify some imbalances I have that have been the cause of years of pain and discomfort. As well as providing care that alleviated the pain. She's very knowledgeable, kind, and thorough in her work. If you've been to physical therapy, doctor's offices, etc., without seeing results, I would highly recommend seeing Missy. read more

So grateful for Missy Kai's yoga therapy! I had no idea how much I needed her in my life until my therapy intake. Her studio is very peaceful and clean. Such a great energy there and coming from Missy! She helped me so much on adjustments that are wonderful improvements to my posture, breath and lifestyle. So excited for my journey with Missy, she is a wonderful and very knowledgeable young lady. Go see her! You will feel 100% better! read more

I had an amazing visit with Missy Kai Yoga where I was able to express my needs and wants from a consistent practice. Missy took the time to assess where I was currently at through dialog and observing my movement/posture. What's interesting is she gave me honest and actionalbe things to work on before I even started working with her. Truly sincere and knowledgeable in her craft. Worth the visit if you're interest in bettering yourself through a consistent beneficial yoga practice. read more

Missy is truly such a gifted teacher and healer. I honestly did not expect to have such profound, positive shifts in my physical and emotional life that I have been yearning for after working with her. She is highly skilled in designing programs individualized to fit the needs of each client, I am so impressed and inspired by her professionalism and well-rounded knowledge. She is attentive, welcoming, and provides a safe space for all. She is unlike anyone else I have ever encountered in these specialized fields of therapy. read more

I just had the most amazing experience with the most amazing girl! A weekend filled with festivities hosted by Missy is something I'll never forget. I joined Missy through her city host trip airbnb.com/city-hosts. I took part in the intimate dinner at Cafe Gratitude (yum!), and the next evening I learned more about my body and flexibility in Venice at the Genius of Flexibility (wow!). I loved that this experience allowed me to connect with new people that have common interests, making new connections in this city is something I'm also so grateful for! Food. Fun. Fantastic people. What more can you ask for? read more

Missy is great Im doing one-on-one classes with her advancing far in my Acro yoga pursuit.

Wow!.. this lovely lady is a hidden jewel in LA's yoga community. I have to say Missy is top notch 5 star all the way. I can only tell you that she is both professional and intuitive. Her skillz and knowledge are off the chain! Missy taught a class at our corporate office to reduce stress, find a happy balance, and Acro-yoga partner stretches. Our team raved about this experience. I also attend her weekly group yoga class on the Westside. You have to take a class with her or privates as I'm certain that her skills and giftedness will take her very far and very fast! read more

Missy is an awesome yoga instructor! I am 8 months pregnant and have been suffering with some aches and pains in my hips. I have been to group prenatal classes and done some stretching on my own, but I definitely appreciated the professional help. Missy was honest that she had never had a prenatal yoga client before, but she did lots of research to prepare for our session (which was impressive and much appreciated!). I now have an awesome regime that I can practice in and outside of the home that help me relax, help me be calm, and help with the hip aches. Thanks Missy! read more