Moxie Bodywork, LLC — Attraction in San Jose

I booked my FIRST 90 minute sports therapy massage with Moxie Bodyworks less than 48 hours before the time I wanted to come in, and SUZANNE was on it! I paid her in advance on Venmo so do not be skeptical of this. We started the massage promptly, and I immediately started to enjoy her conversation (conversation is important for this type of massage, there is no sleeping/relaxing in a sports massage). I was able to tell her where my problem area was (my right leg because I have scar tissue from Sciatica problems), but she not only addressed that, she also addressed all the muscles that were compensating throughout my body. She even released some carpel tunnel issues I didn't know I had! She was insanely strong! I have never had a masseuse as strong as her! But don't get me wrong she listened very well if I needed her to lighten up, but she also knows when my muscles really needed something deeper. She has a 6th sense for muscles. I got an entire 90 minute massage and every minute was amazing (beware that there will be some healthy pain involved in this type of massage). At the end, she gave me tips for realigning my posture by walking heel-toe as well as holding my shoulders back and chest out to engage everything that should be engaged. Also, she recommended a baking soda/epsom salt bath to release the lactic acid from my body. Needless to say, she is an expert on the body's muscles, but also on the chemistry and how it all works. I will be going back continuously until my issue is no longer an issue and there is just maintenance every once and a while. ...

I've been seeing Doreen and her team for a decade and they have ruined me for other massage therapists. You can choose what type of massage you want, but the bottom line with these pros is that if you have a muscular need - they tend to it.

I don't know about most massage consumers, but I didn't know that when I complained that my hand hurt, it could be traced all the way through to an area near my rib cage! And addressed with relative ease! I had asked two other docs about it, one recommended surgery, the other said I should smash my hand with a heavy book to break up the tissue! Thank goodness for Doreen and her team!!! I'm consistently impressed by the professionalism, knowledge and friendliness that each person I've met has offered upon sight.

The facility is immaculate, and very inviting. The bathroom is clean and smells sweet all the time. Sometimes she even has cookies out in the waiting area (yeah, I know... COOKIES!).

Above and beyond a great massage (healing, invigorating, relaxing), get your chakra aligned, get your nutrients and body aches addressed, and get your mind under your control, and do it all in one place, under one roof! You can even get help planning your financial future here. Massages are only the first step to whole body wellness -- thank goodness...

I tried to book with this woman. She rescheduled the time that I booked online to the same day, over a phone discussion. This is my first time booking with this woman and she insisted that I Venmo her the money before I even showed up. Venmo gives no recourse to get my money back as I do not know this woman and it is not a credit card. When I tried to work with her and say that I would pay when I showed up, even ahead of the massage, she said that her time is valuable and she does not move on paying in advance because I could be a no show…even though the meeting was in an hour… This was extremely disappointing as I was injured and expressed to her that I greatly needed a massage. I feel that she tried to take advantage of the situation. No business I know would demand payment, pretty much in cash, before the services were provided or before even meeting the person. Very very unprofessional...