Reviews & Testimonials
Thai massage
“Truly a fantastic experience, unlike any massage I have had.”
“A Massage from Rissa is like a vacation. After a week of work and exercising she somehow intuitively finds all the spots that need attention… Rissa has an amazing touch, not just the physical but often the mental knots are dissolved in a silent and timeless session. Each session with Rissa is unique, yet intensely relaxing and centering. Not only do I leave rejuvenated but often the feeling of relaxation lasts for days. Rissa has a calming presence, a touch, and the good vibes to make every session especially wonderful.”
-Paul
“Probably top 3 massages I’ve ever had. I’m so zenned out."
-Chris
“I wanted to reach out to say thank you for an Awesome massage session! I felt like a million dollars after. I had more energy the next three days and less pain. I had not felt that good since before I had my daughter ( so almost 3 years!!!) thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
-Maureen
“Your brief Thai massage session with me continues to pay dividends in heightened awareness of and self-correction of my posture and gait.”
-Adam
“Rissa is phenomenal. I've been working with her since a cancer diagnosis 8 months ago and consider her to be a key member of my healing team. Trustworthy, easy to schedule. Always on time.”
-Jenna
“I've always left relaxed and at peace. Rissa has been very helpful and patient with me and my stubbornness of not stretching appropriately as she helps me find balance within my fitness goals and overall health.”
-Douglas
“Received a birthday gift for a Thai massage with Rissa. It was AMAZING !! A perfect blend of stretching, breathing and relaxing. I recommend everyone try this experience at least once so call Rissa and make an appointment. You will love it!”
-Jim
“Rissa understands how the body works and moves and applies her knowledge to give a thoroughly enjoyable Thai massage experience. I was in town for a week and fortunate enough to find availability in her schedule. After a wonderful massage she followed up with written notes and videos on helpful exercises and movements to increase my flexibility and mobility. If I were a local resident I would be a regular customer; as a visitor I will call ahead to see Rissa when I have plans to return to the area.”
-Jeremy S.
“Rissa is remarkable in her knowledge and skill. She is fluid in her techniques, providing a compassionate Thai Massage that is out of this world!”
-Blythin
“Outstanding Thai Massage by Rissa. I have problems with my elbow and shoulder and the usual "getting older" aches and pains. Rissa's technique focuses on my problem areas as well as other stress points she finds needing attention. I have had three massages, none of which were similar as she customizes each session to the patron's needs. Rissa has an outstanding knowledge of the human body and is the consummate professional. She also offers differing exercises in between massage sessions. I will definitely be back when I return to Florida!”
-Jim H
“Rissa truly is amazing and has touch of magic.”
-Kate B
“An amazing massage from such a naturally gifted woman. She will leave you feeling lighter and longer. I'm 36 weeks pregnant & highly recommend her for a prenatal massage. I'm looking forward to my massage this weekend!”
-Verna
mobility and yoga
“Rissa is a true Healer and beautiful soul. With a calming presence and quiet patience she helped me deal with back pain and flexibility issues and become aware of the way my body speaks to me.”
“[Mobility] class has helped my hip and pelvic mobility more than anything in the last 2 1/2 years since I started my practice”
-David, student of weekly Mobility classes
“This was my first ever yoga experience and it was simply quite lovely. I took the Flow Down class with Rissa and she was such a sweet and encouraging instructor… Initially I was nervous and did not know what to expect coming into my first ever yoga class. I was afraid I would not be able to keep up with the flow of the class, but Rissa demonstrated some of the moves during class which made it super helpful for me since I did not know the names of most of the moves. She also demonstrated the modified poses for people who wanted to modify and helped to correct some forms. Her cues were really helpful and she smoothly transitioned everyone from various poses during class. The music flowed perfectly with the class as well. My whole experience from the atmosphere of the studio, the class itself, and Rissa, made a lasting impression on me and left me wanting to dive deeper into yoga.”
-Emily W, first time yoga student
couples thai massage
“Overall I think this is one of the nicest things we’ve done together. It’s something I wish we would have done years ago.”
“It changed the whole way we approach our relationship and conversations… Thank you for helping our relationship be the best it can be… That was such an incredible experience, and the resources you have sent us look amazing. Exactly what we wanted/needed to freshen up our young marriage.”
-Kyle, Couples Thai Massage client
“We had such a phenomenal experience at the Couples Thai Massage. We learned amazing techniques to work on each other in better and easier ways. I can’t recommend this experience enough!”
-Erin, Couples Thai Massage client
“It really helps to grow a personal connection and awareness of each other, more so than just talking… and having you as a guide through the activities is really unique… and it’s just very warm”
-Steve, participant Couples Thai Massage and the 5 Love Languages 5-part series
“Rissa’s passion for Thai massage shines through in her teaching and workshop facilitation. She is so knowledgeable about this modality and the body workings and continues to learn, gathering all she can to share. She demonstrates and guides partnered massage while offering pearls of wisdom on intimacy, loving touch and untangling stagnant energy. For my husband and I, we both have suffered physical traumas and this workshop led us slowly and gently as we gave each other intentional loving touch. This was the perfect workshop to help us deepen our physical connection with recognition and understanding of each other’s bodies, both the beauty and the scars… Thai massage for partners exceeded my expectations and the work we did together during that time has brought new awareness and quality to every touch we give each other. We are so grateful and highly recommend this experience to those looking to add something deeper to their physical connections with others.”
-Julie & Aaron
“I feel like my whole central nervous system relaxed… I was just uptight, and it relaxed me through it, and like the contact and the relaxed nature of it really just put me a little more zen afterwards.”
-Matt, Couples Thai massage workshop participant
“This was the best workshop I’ve ever been to! So relaxing and I learned so much, emotionally & physically! Thank you Rissa! I hope to attend more!!”
-Megan, Couples Thai massage workshop participant
“I found you through a pinterest post based on thai massage and I am so so glad I clicked your link. You explain everything and you make it easy to understand! I was having troubles finding good ways to try thai massages on my partner but your account helped me a lot and gave me a lot of knowledge on thai massages. Thank you!”
-Stormy, YouTube Subscriber
Retreat
“Life changing, Eye Opening, Amazing, Beautiful, Fresh, Real, Wisdom Gaining, Relaxing, Rejuvenating, Full Body Reset.”
“As a new mom, I needed this trip… I was crashing Physically, Emotionally and Spiritually and it was happening very quickly. I needed a full body reset.
What I experienced on the Mini Yoga Retreat was nothing short of amazing. The four-day trip was filled with beautiful moments, inspirational conversation, delicious and nutrient rich food, so much laughter, healing hugs, an unforgettable and fun day surfing, beautiful people, adventurous hikes down the beach and to the waterfalls, and so much more than I anticipated from this trip. Not only did I receive the much-needed break away, but also I saw my body changing, my health was immediately and noticeably getting better. My body was happy. My spiritual side was being fed daily with the meditative moments, the yoga sessions and the beautiful fresh beach air. The deep and wisdom filled conversations at the breakfast and dinner table were fulfilling the emotional part of me that had not been fulfilled in years. Between the gorgeous hikes every day, floating in tide pools, jumping into waterfalls, trying to climb up the waterfalls, surfing at Playa Grande, massages on the deck while listening to the jungle animals, yoga sessions in the midst of monkeys jumping tree to tree, the physical side of me was overjoyed. I was finding myself again and building these pieces back together that I had lost in myself years earlier. I found balance spiritually, physically and emotionally.
Not only did this trip help me find balance again within myself, it helped strengthen my marriage. I did not expect going on a mini yoga retreat for myself would, in turn, allow me to bring back so much wisdom and knowledge to apply to my marriage…
I will rave about this trip for a lifetime, and I will absolutely be back for another wonderful time away with Cristiane and Rissa in Costa Rica!”
-Kalyn, retreat participant