Cronan Massage and Bodywork

My entire family has been getting massages from Paula for years and she is absolutely the best! Besides being a wonderful masseuse, Paula has a soothing personality, has healing hands, is dependable and is a great listener. I highly recommend anyone to go to her whether you just want a basic massage or you have something you need to get fixed. She is amazing!

I have known Paula Cronan for over a decade. She is uniquely tuned into bodies and how they work. Her massages are a revelation. Her strong, healing hands are skilled, intuitive and healing.
I regularly ask Paula for referrals to other specialists, even desists, because she is part of a community of intelligent body workers and has a broad-​base knowledge of therapeutic approaches. If you need cranial-​sacral therapy, look no further. She excels in this.
Paula is warm and generous with an inner glow and kindness that has attracted a large clientele of devoted people. Her back yard studio is about the coolest thing in Echo Park with a million dollar view under a giant pepper tree. I can’t recommend Paula enough. I have rheumatoid arthritis and have seen a lot of people. I trust Paula, she’s the best.

This little surfer woman is well worth the effort of going thru the winding streets of echo park to go see. She’s friendly, warm, well informed, has a great touch plus the added benefit of being a pretty groovy lady.
She may not be able to fix everything but she’ll damn well try.
Had my first with her today and I’m certainly going back. So nice that she didn’t even laugh at the tear in my underwear.

I’ve received several sessions of massage, cranial-​sacral & Reiki work from Paula. When she is visiting the east coast I always make sure to book an appointment. She is not only highly skilled and versatile with various bodywork approaches but also extremely calming to interact with– a great listener. She pays attention to words as well as body language. She senses the areas that need special attention and her attitude is very open and non-​judgmental. During a recent cranial-​sacral session she explained what she was doing in a quiet, un-​stressful way and I could feel my entire posture and musculature relaxing and opening up. After the session my chronic asthma was improved, with an overall sense of well-​being. I trust Paula to work on me in a safe, effective way and look forward to our next session

A massage from Paula was a surprise birthday gift from my husband. I am from Seattle, and I am visiting a friend in Marina Del Rey.
Overall I was extremely impressed by every aspect of her massage, from her early arrival to the intake to the actual massage experience.
Paula arrived 10 minutes early, which I appreciated since I wasn’t really sure about the parking in my friend’s complex. She ended up having to park across the street. She was very nice about this and due to her promptness we still started our massage at a good time.
I always get a little nervous trying out a new bodyworker, but Paula made me feel comfortable during the intake and also during the actual massage experience.
My body is unusually sensitive, and Paula was very attuned to my individual needs and preferences. She checked in with me about the pressure, and she made sure that I was feeling okay with her techniques. Once I needed an adjustment in the position of my head, and she immediately made the adjustment. I have had a lot of bodywork and I continue to be shocked by how many bodyworkers do not listen to what I need as a client. I am happy to say that you will not have that problem with this bodyworker.
Paula combined energy work with her massage to great effect. I could feel my throat opening up while she gently but firmly worked on the back of my neck (how did she know that I needed that?! Wonderful!) and overall I felt very relaxed and refreshed after the massage.
I was so blissed out at the end of the massage that I couldn’t even think straight (to me, this is one of the signs of an outstanding massage therapist!) and she was very nice about that too.
I am so grateful for the convenience of house calls so that I can happily feel super-​relaxed for hours, without needing to drive myself home after the massage.
I had my husband get back online and give her a generous tip, and she deserved every penny.
After trying out over 40 bodyworkers in Seattle I have a regular massage therapist who is outstanding. Paula is in that league and it is hard to find someone who is.
Thanks Paula for making my birthday that much more special with your professionalism, caring, and terrific work.

Paula’s training, talent, professionalism, and caring attitude are a rare combination. I have had countless chiropractic treatments over the last year for neuropathy and always fall short from having a full recovery.
Paula’s cranial sacral treatments have been one of the most substantial part of my ability to get back on my feet with more freedom of movement. I am incredibly grateful. She is truly wonderful!

Paula consistently provides quality massage therapy that feels good and truly heals. She really listens and focuses on your individual needs, adjusting pressure and applying various methods as appropriate. A consummate pro, Paula is conscientious about making you feel comfortable. She can work quietly, but she’s also great to talk to! The convenience of house-​calls is an added bonus. As I write this in the afterglow of one of her sessions, I no longer feel the pain from a muscle I pulled a week ago. That’s why I keep coming back. Thanks, Paula!

So I don’t give the 5 star lightly, especially when it comes to body work, but Paula really deserves it. She’s attentive, intuitive and very caring. I have a serious back injury and she has just the right touch that helps rehab it and balance all the muscles around it that try to overcompensate. I recommend Paula without reservation to anyone who needs an awesome massage — whether for therapeutic purposes or just for some good old fashioned self-​care.

Paula is beyond wonderful. Her massage technique is the perfect balance of firmness, but with a sensitivity to an individuals pressure needs. She uses multiple techniques and I love love love the Cranio Sacral work. I always feel incredibly balanced and just amazing at the end of a session. On top of that, she has an incredible energy and I feel extremely comfortable with her!

Paula’s great at what she does. She has tons of information to give that’s been helpful in my healing. I have cronic pain, and she’s helped relieve that with consistant work. I thoroughly trust my body to her hands.

Paula has come to our house for massage therapy sessions for nearly a year now. Beyond her excellent communication regarding scheduling, etc… she is, most importantly, a dedicated healer.
Paula gives of herself fully to ensure her clients’ well being and satisfaction from her sessions. Her extensive training and knowledge of differing therapeutic styles allows her to tailor a session to the specific needs of each of her clients.
I strongly recommend you give her a call to set up an appointment. Paula is at the top of her game; your body deserves the very best.

Paula Cronan is hands-​down the best bodyworker I have experienced. (and I was born in Berkeley — I know what I’m talking about!) I had such bad neck and shoulder pain I was unable to work. My doctor said it would take weeks to heal but Paula had me back at my computer after one session, and smiling after two! She really takes the time to listen to you and she is incredibly knowledgeable. She also made me feel really comfortable and relaxed the whole time. (I’m usually a little nervous and shy.) Plus she comes to your home at no extra charge. It won’t be long before LA gets wise to her and she raises her prices so don’t wait.