We are so fortunate to have such a talented set of S tier healers here! Every one of them has extensive knowledge on how the body works and how things interrelate as a system. This isn't a hotel resort like spa that just tries to relax you, but rather a deeply well studied somatic practice.
I first went to see Aqua a few years ago after an injury. She helped with providing immediate relief and restoring mobility. She took the time to explain what's going on with the muscle fibers and how they interact normally vs with the injury, and showed exercises I can do at home to help with recovery. I healed so much faster in just a few sessions, and the effects were long lasting and made PT more effective.
More recently I've been seeing Blaire to help iron out my body and get it more smoothly operating. I have a lot of tightness built up from years of high stress, anxiety, and overworking, and didn't even realize how bad my body took it. She's great at identifying the root causes of problem areas and working on all the connected areas to get it back to how it should be working. If you want to see the difference, ask her to massage just one side of your body and you will book your next visit immediately.
I've also seen Veronica for the TMJ massage. I could not believe the relief I got in just the first session. I felt like my head was floating and I was 20 lbs lighter. I didn't know my neck could turn and tilt that much without risk of decapitating myself. I now have a lot less headaches and jaw pain. It even made me feel more mentally clear. I love that the TMJ massage is a dedicated offering, because I, and presumably many others, hold a lot of mental tension and physical tightness in those areas, and it is difficult to get relief.
Now let me tell you about Marta. I swear she can read what's happening in the body better than any MRI machine or CT scanner. I see her for craniosacral therapy, which is a divine experience for those that constantly live in their heads or feel disconnected from their body. She could tell what kind of emotional issues I was experiencing without me saying a word about it. The pressure is light but the impact cuts deep. While psychotherapy is critical for mental health, the somatic aspect of it doesn't get talked about much. This is an amazing avenue to heal in that capacity, and I cannot imagine someone being better than Marta.
I can't thank them enough for how instrumental they have been in helping restore my body, mind, and overall wellbeing. If you're still on the fence on whether to give them a try or whether you really neeeeed a massage, it's better to find out now rather than when you know for sure you do. Go ahead, you...
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Itโs been 7 years since my original review, I moved in 2015 and in the past few years have tried many new therapists trying to find my Aqua in a new city- I still have yet to find anyone as truly talented, caring and nice. She is worth it!! Original 2013 review below Aqua is truly the best there is. I had injured my back, could barely walk, Aqua fit me in as soon as she could and completely changed my life. Aqua is very professional, and possibly the sweetest woman you will ever meet, her room is top notch and always clean. She almost immediately figured out what the source of my problems were and focused on those areas for me. I've never had anyone that could massage me with the firmness I like and she has definantly got that strength in her! she can also turn it around and be very gentle. Aqua truly listens to you and your needs. she is very knowledgeable and explains many things. I swear I asked her 1000 questions and not once did she act as though I was asking too much and she had an answer for everything I asked.I walked out that day feeling 100 times better and could walk regular again. I will never see another person again and would recommend her to anybody and everybody. you wont be...
ย ย ย Read moreI'm so glad I'm a client of this business! I have been in marathon training for a little over a year and Aqua has been my massage therapist during this period. She has been outstanding.
What makes her special is she treats massage as a craft and she is constantly improving herself as a serious craftsperson would. She has exceptional understanding of anatomy and is an obvious student of massage techniques, with many years of experience and study under her belt.
Simply put, she is a massage therapist who operates at an extremely high level of execution. The only bummer is that the secret is out and she books out weeks if not months in advance. However knowing her, I'm sure that the other therapists are also...
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