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Sundown Healing Arts

Intuitive, compassionate bodywork for trauma

Katharine B.

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Katharine B.

Short version:
One of the best massages I’ve ever had in many years of getting massage. I scheduled a 60-minute massage. 20 minutes into the massage, I was getting such improvement in back pain that I asked whether we could make it a 90-minute massage. She did extend the time and it was really worthwhile. And I don’t usually feel immediate improvement from a massage!

Details:
Sonia was very good at getting tight, painful muscles to relax. Her massage technique uses very smooth and gentle movements — nothing abrupt or startling. Besides the pain management, I get massage because it feels good and her massage is really enjoyable and soothing.

She was also very encouraging about giving her feedback: if anything hurt or if I didn’t like something she was doing — that way I got exactly the kind of massage I wanted. Her whole process makes it a safe experience emotionally.

Her table is very comfortable — the best face cradle I’ve ever encountered: very cushy. And the sheets are flannel, so I was immediately warm and cozy. I also got a warm rice bag for my feet – I was in heaven.

February 11, 2007

February 11, 2007

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This practice is closed. Thank you to all the clients who have come in over the years. I appreciate your courage and trust. Click here for practitioner referral list. I am returning to my previous career of computer programming, and my previous home of Oakland, CA.

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