Vadim doesn't deserve 5 stars...he deserves 10 STARS! One for every finger of those magical hands…read more DO NOT cheap out on "deals" from other downtown businesses or be deceived by their upscale "zen" facades. They are NOTHING compared to Vadim. My first appointment (March 9th) with him was the BEST therapeutic experience I've ever had - and it definitely won't be the last. MY ONLY REGRET is not booking him sooner & wasting my money elsewhere in the past. Vadim has all the COVID protocols in place, including UV disinfectants, air purifiers & limited clients per day. His massage room was immaculately clean and it was very obvious that he cared about both my safety & comfort, as well as his own. I highly recommend a 120 minute session, which will seem far too short when he's finished. I basically received 5+ amazing relaxation treatments in such a brief period of time (deep massage, cupping, hot stone), that I practically left doing backflips while feeling some real inner peace (which is crazy, coming from a chronically aching, high-strung pessimist like myself). So now that you've read this - WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? Call or text Vadim & schedule an appointment ASAP. Please support his wonderful local business! And don't thank me...THANK VADIM!

Offering quiet relief from the busy world outside, Vadim seems to read tension and energy with his…read morehands. In a small little room filled with spirit, gentle music and calm i experienced healing and comfort like no other massage experience. He is precise in finding target spots, firm, slow, deep, not too much oil, not too much pain :) His prices are not painful either! I went on the recommendation of a friend. Now i'm a regular.

I have been blessed to have Tracy on my health care team for the past three years. Tracy has…read moreeffectively replaced my physical therapist, chiropractor and acupuncturist. His work is truly magical. His sprit is inspiring. My body and my soul are transformed after a session on the table. The post-surgical issues I first started seeing him for have improved tremendously in a way that no other practitioners were helpful. Even my MD said I would need to "learn to live with it". I can't recommend him enough. In addition, he is compassionate, kind and professional. I have had many massage experiences in over six different cities during the last twenty five years...none of which comes close to the skill that embodies Tracy's work. I am grateful to have found him. I only wish my insurance covered his services. That fact is taken into consideration with Tracy's pricing, which is fair and as accommodating as he can be.

Michelle is great. I have been seeing her for lymphatic drainage massages and I would say I have…read morenoticed a major difference in decreasing swelling and improved healing. I will continue to continue to book my massages with Michelle. She's very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend her.

David made healin hella easy: clear, timely, efficient, skilled, flexible, unassumin, respectful,…read moreskilled, n skilled lol THANK YOU, DAVID!

I pushed a package from David and had my last two massages or I could choose one massage for a…read morelonger duration (my choice per David). Had the appointment, confirmed with text messages from David. In short he no showed, no text, no call. He even went as far as to block me from texting him. So in short he ripped me off. Buyers beware.

Aaron is very knowledgeable of the interconnectedness of the body and helpful in working together…read moreto uncover potential sources of pain I was having. On multiple occasions, separate issues, he was able to help me relieve some pain I was having first in my neck and then in my upper back, through a meticulous process of body awareness scanning and troubleshooting movements. I recommend Aaron for anyone who wants to come out of a session feeling better and take away more knowledge than you came in with.

Aaron is a true master of his craft. I have experienced pain for over a decade from injuries…read morerelated to my hockey career, and he was able to thoughtfully target areas of discomfort so that I could begin to move more freely again. He also provided feedback, coaching, and exercises I could do at home so that I can continue to strengthen my body outside of sessions. I 100% recommend working with Aaron. His patience, thoughtfulness, and kindness make him one of the best!

By far the best massage studio in the area, The Therapists…read moreare professional and knowledgeable. When I am in pain, they always help me.

Somatic Therapy Associates is outstanding bodywork. They spend time to really working to release…read moretight areas of the body. Heather & Jan are the best. They don't rush through the body, they work deeply to resolve tight areas.

About a year ago, I was having pain in my right shoulder. I am a Chiropractor and due to adjusting…read morepatients for the last 22 plus years, my joints have taken a beating. I developed pain in my shoulder after adjusting a large patient and from then on, for months, it hurt. I then made it worse by throwing baseball with my son. I have know Heather for several years, heard great things about her and finally decided to give her a try with my shoulder as I knew she had worked on many professional athletes in the past. Her massage is definitely not the Swedish fluffy kind of massage! She worked on the deep muscles around my shoulder and upper back and neck for the whole hour I was there. It was painful, as I expected it to be. but like one of the other people who had reviewed her had said, she is more like a physical therapist than just a "feel good massage" therapist. Within a few days my shoulder began to feel better and has since been fine. Whenever I have a difficult patients that is not responding completely by just adjusting them, I refer them to Heather for soft tissue work. Typically they are athletes who really push their bodies and all have been satisfied. I definitely recommend Heather!

Go See Heather! In a…read moretown flooded with below-average, unlicensed massage 'parlors', Heather is a beacon of professionalism and skill. If you're searching for a reason to choose her, there are plenty. With decades of experience under her belt, Heather brings a level of expertise and nuance to her work that is simply unparalleled. She creates a sanctuary where you can truly heal, with her warm, welcoming demeanor and genuine care for her clients - even with the deepest of muscular pain. In short, if you're looking for a massage therapist who will truly make a difference in your well-being, Heather is the one. You get what you pay for, and she is without a doubt worth it.

I've been spoiled. After getting chair massages from Seijun, I don't bother going to anyone else…read more He works at Elephant Pharmacy on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and is a very empathic, talented healer. When I recommend him by word-of-mouth I usually say that 10 minutes with Seijun is often better than an hour on the table with someone else. I guess I've had a lot of mediocre and even some bad (esp. chair) massages (one woman who works for the same company was so rough with me that she dislocated a neck vertebra). But I always feel really good, usually tingly, sleepy, and relaxed after getting up out of the chair. But during busy times, esp. Saturday, there is often a wait, so it's not a great idea to put it last on your errands list.

Seijun gives very strong, effective table and chair massage (with clothing on). He's particularly…read moregood at breaking up the knots in upper back area. Seijun is very quiet and respectful (i.e. he doesn't yammer away while you're trying to relax like many massage therapists). You'll come away feeling a whole lot better. In addition to private appointments, I believe he does chair massage at Pharmaca in Rockridge.

Aimee is the BEST! I've seen a lot of massage therapists in the past and no one compares to her…read more She's friendly, fun to talk to, easygoing, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable. She really listens and doesn't pressure you to do anything treatment wise. I originally went to her because I was having tingling in my hands and she instantly traced it to my neck and shoulder and was able to completely get rid of the tingling, unlike other providers I had previously seen. She's very skilled at medical massage and trigger point therapy but is also the best massage therapist for a relaxing massage as well! Her office is very clean and calming and she's all around the best!

I found Modern Body Massage and Lymphatic Drainage on Yelp because my regular CMT wasn't available…read moretoday and I really had a tough work week which means that I was holding a lot of tension in my upper back and neck. When I was scrolling through Aimee's website, I noticed that there were options for lymphatic drainage which I was really interested in because I'm too lazy to do my lymphatic drainage yoga exercises and self massages that a quick 30 minute massage would do me good. However, I noticed that she had myofascial release massages. Normally, I get deep tissue massages and I'd like for these massages to be very firm to help take care of the knots in my back. I am very picky when it comes to massages. The best part of deep tissue massages is when a CMT can break through the facia and break apart the tension. I never had a myofascial release massage so I googled it and liked what I read. So this is a type of massage that I had today with Aimee. And what a pleasant surprise this was today! She was very thorough even though I only had an hour booked Aimee also taught me exercises that I can do throughout the day to help me with my pain. I loved how well my massage was today that I needed to buy a monthly membership which she didn't even pitch to me. I felt so great after the massage that I needed to be kneaded more! She was so good that I needed to text my best friends in the area and let them know that they need to visit her, too! I can't wait to return. Amy was so nice and knowledgeable and had really great energy. Her massage spa is so clean and I love how there was ample free parking! Seriously, Aimee is just amazing so go to her and you are welcome!