Mendocino Massage

Hooray for having online reservations!
My fiancé and I booked the tandem couples massage, which was a little difficult to specify on the reservation site because there’s no explicit option for tandem massages. No worries, I included it in the notes for my reservation. Our massage was in a cute little gazebo that was nice and quiet and appropriately warm for a chilly November day.
My masseuse didn’t ask if there were any problem areas I’d like her to focus on, and being bashful about being a demanding customer, I didn’t ask. I could have used a bit more pressure on my back but I guess since I wasn’t offered to request anything mid massage, I didn’t.
Our 1-​hour long massage was $ 90 and I came out feeling relaxed and jello-​y. Make sure you’re explicit about any problem areas and if you’d like more pressure!

I just had a wonderful massage and experience. My therapist was very knowledgeable and intuitive as well. She listened to everything I said and was very accommodating. The front desk receptionist was very helpful and nice as well. Great massage!

Ooooooooooooooh, yes!
In Mendocino for a little getaway? Want to up your relaxation ante and go totally and completely blissed-​out? Take a few minutes and make an appointment at Mendocino Massage. You can thank me later.
This place is teensy and lovely — quiet, relaxing and still upon entry, it’s perfectly primed to whisk you away to a wonderland of meltiness. The masseuse I had really knew what she was doing — she dug deep where I needed it, and spent plenty of time working my hands, feet and shoulders until I was merely a pile of sublimely happy mush.
For a 90-​minute prenatal massage, the cost was $ 120, and it was worth every single penny. I’ve not felt that great since I can remember!

I went with my fiancé for a couples tandem massage, thinking it would be a nice way to end the day on my birthday. I’m sure there are plenty of incredible massage therapists who work here, but if you care about the health of your body, look out for Phil. I’m sad to say that when I interrupted the massage partway through to let him know I was uncomfortable and ask him about his technique, Phil told me he «doesn’t follow rules» and we could talk about it after. His technique invoked shaking my muscles, lightly rubbing my skin, and pushing down hard on the tenderest parts of my body. I’m honestly in more pain after and left filled with rage that my sweetheart paid $ 120 for such a bad experience.

Extremely relaxing and therapeutic!
My husband and I had a couples massage and we walked out saying this was the best massage we had ever had. Husbands therapist was Laura and mine was Phill. The experience they brought was by far superior than any fancy spa I’ve been too, and the energy and ambiance of the place made me feel like, I was going to be in the hands of experts. A little hippy, super friendly, and exactly what you should expect from a massage.
I want to wrap up Phill and drop him in SF. We will surely be back anytime we are visiting Mendocino.

My wife and I had a very nice couples massage for our first anniversary getaway. Both therapists had a ton of experience and my wife and I both left relaxed and rejuvenated. It was a very nice way to spend our afternoon, and we’d definitely return for another.

It’s worth going to Mendocino for the massage from Laura Orrey, and it’s worth taking 90 mins. away from the scenery. Laura is intuitive, used just the right pressure for me, and figured out which areas needed more work. I wish I didn’t live so far away; I’d become a regular. Of the hundreds of massages I’ve had over the years, this was among the best.

So relaxing i fell asleep during my couples massage and was purportedly snoring… ahem…lies. Cost as much as any other place around and they know what they are doing sans pretentious atmosphere. Do it

I really wished I wasn’t fooled by the 4 star rating on Unilocal and would have never gotten a massage here. My experience was absolutely awful. there are other people that have had my experience and I wish I would have listen to them!
The lady that gave me the massage said she has been doing it for 11 years which I really hard to believe. I had a deep tissue massage and what I got was basically an oily rub down. The lady got all the pressure points wrong. I had to spend 10 minutes after it was done to clean up all the extra oil she put on my skin… what an awful experience. I really don’t know how some people’s experience was so good and how mine was so awful. might be different masseuse.

This experience was nearly perfect; explanation coming… Next time we’re in town we’ll undoubtedly revisit MM!
My wife & I are up here for an extended weekend getaway. Before coming up we contacted MM (via email since the phone line was always busy) and made an appointment for a tandem 90-​minute massage. As others have said, making an appointment is very easy; either through the website or directly via email. They were very responsive & timely.
Our two masseuses were Jennifer & Jessa, both of whom we feel did a fantastic job! They both were very thorough but also seemed to focus on chronic problem areas when they felt something extra was needed.
The location for their couples massages is a gazebo behind the main building. It was very comfortable (a little warm for my liking, but they did ask); relaxing music & décor, standard massage parlor aromas, etc. The only aspect we didn’t really appreciate was how much light comes into the gazebo. Once you’re on your stomach for about an hour, then you flip over only to have bright light shining in your face in it’s a bit of a way to reduce the relaxation level.
BTW, if you’re staying in the town of Mendocino don’t bother driving your car. First, the ENTIRE town is within walking distance, plus with all of the day-​tourists sometimes parking can be a waste of time & gas.

Awesome massage and acupuncture courtesy of Donna. I was looking for relaxation and release of stressed muscles and that is exactly what I got. Online appointment system was easy and it was only a short walk from where I was staying (well, everything is only a short walk in mendocino village). Room was perfectly warm, music was soothing… Only thing I would change was the intermittent hammering going on nearby… even with that distraction, I almost fell asleep (and I never fall asleep during massages). Thank you! I will be back!

I got an acupuncture massage from Donna Call. I booked the service on line which was really convenient.
I will start off and say that I love acupuncture and often find it more relaxing than massage. The combination was fabulous. Donna has experienced hands and a passion for her work.
The environment was lovely, relaxed and I LOVED the heated pad on the table. It took the chill right out of me.
I came out feeling VERY relaxed.

I’ve had a LOT of massage in the last few years. First to help recover from back surgery (L5, S1) and then to aid in recovery while training for Ironman competitions.
I can honestly say that this was the BEST massage I have ever had.
I had planned a romantic weekend in Mendocino with my boyfriend and I knew that he really enjoyed a good massage as do I. I used the online system to book the appointments for the 90 minutes tandem massage. Very easy and efficient.
We arrived a few minutes early and were met by our therapists on time and ready to go. Very friendly. The gazebo we were shown to for our massage was clean and bright. Almost like having the massage outside but not exposed. Very comfortable.
The massages themselves were relaxing and therapeutic at the same time. I don’t train as hard as I used to but I still have my issues. My boyfriend also has some back issues that they worked on. Sometimes these places seem like they have a script of what they do in a massage. Not like that here at all. We both have different issues and they were well addressed.
Something that I especially enjoyed was their incorporation of the hot stones. I’ve had hot stone massages before and they always just seemed like and embellishment. This is the first time that I have felt like the stones were really used in a way that was unique.
My only negative is that they’re in Mendocino which is a 4+ hour drive from me. :((I would go back once a week if they were local. Oh well, Mendocino was fun, guess I’ll be going back anyway!

I’ve been going here for deep tissue massages for about the last five years, first as a tourist, now as a local. It has always been a pleasant experience. I have had various therapists, but the one I’ve used the most is Rosalie Patke. If you request her, you will not go wrong, especially for deep tissue massage.
Definitely the place to go for a therapeutic massage when visiting Mendocino.

I booked a couples massage on our mini-​vacation to meno and I was pleasantly surprised.
We were a couple minutes late (look carefully for the turn if you’re coming from Ft Bragg) and I was happy they didn’t cancel our appointment!
Rosalie and Lisa took good care of us. It was a little awkward because we had never had professional massages before but they talked us both through it.
My only ding was that the gorgeous gazeebo got a little cold halfway through our massage which was slightly distracting.
Would definitely return!

I had a lovely massage with Laura today —
from the moment I entered the beautiful sanctuary,
I was treated with love and respect.
Laura is EXCELLENT — a true healer, and a gifted multi-​modality therapist.
The receptionist was WONDERFUL with me —
very professional and kind.
I highly recommend the gazebo for a decadent (and yet affordable) treat.
Thank you Mendocino Massage and Lovely Laura…

I had an excellent massage experience! If you want to experience the same thing, please do the following:
1. schedule for an appointment, and
2. request for Laura Orrey, she’s good at what she’s doing. I’ve had myriad whole body massages from different spas and in those massages I’ve only had 1 or 2 excellent ones and this is 3^rd, rendered by her.
I would definitely come back here if we go back to Mendocino. Too bad it’s all the way out there, I would come here every month if it was closer.

Best Massage of my LIFE!
Rosalie was AMAZING, very talented and also a very nice person. Your massage is done in a beautiful private gazebo in the back yard and its the perfect environment for a relaxing escape. The massage itself was both effective and soothing. Rosalie wasnt afraid to dig in and get those tough knots.
If you are visiting Mendocino as I was or a local, I cant imagine a better massage experience. I great a professional massage about once a month and this far surpasses the ones I have had in Los Angeles. A little more $$ than the massages I normally get but still very reasonable.
I couldn’t recommend them more. Of course I can only speak to my own experience but they are 100% worth giving a shot, I dont think you will be disappointed.
Thanks again!!!

My wife and I booked a couples massage here last month for our fifth anniversary. We don’t indulge in this often so our expectations were high.
We arrived a few minutes early and told one therapist was running late
but should arrive shortly. After waiting quite awhile we spoke with the owner and she said she could stand in for the missing therapist, but ‚
really did’nt want to !
Well that took most of our enthusiasm out of us and when we were ready to exit, the therapist that was on time said they were all ready and the owner had decided to do the work as the other person was not coming after all… Massage was just ok, but, overall feeling was not good.

What better way to live through a mini vacation than by getting a massage? I was glad to find a reasonably affordable massage place RIGHT in the village a very short walk from my B&B. $ 75 for an hour long «Mendocino Massage» which was stronger than a Swedish but lighter than a deep tissue. Perfect!
I was able to call at 3:30pm on a Tuesday and get in by 4:45pm (would have been 4:30 but my therapist had a problem getting to her keys to the studio). Normally they ask for 1 hour’s notice. There doesn’t appear to be anyone manning the desk at the shop — so walk ins are out of the question. But stroll past it (it’s just down the street from MacCallum House) and there are pamphlets in a box and appointment instructions with a phone number listed out on the door. Easy-​peasy.
I always worry a bit when I meet my massage therapist and she’s a thin, gentle looking girl. Amy gave me that upon first impression. First off — I want my therapist to be big and strong in order to give me a good massage and Second — I want my therapist to be bigger than me so that I don’t feel like they’re thinking «dang this chick’s got a lot of back-​fat» the whole time they’re massaging me. ;) Now it’s highly possible Amy still thought I had a lot of back fat but she WAS NOT WEAK. She gave me a GREAT massage. Perfect pressure with just the right amount of attention to back, arms, hands, legs and feet. She found knots; and worked on them. Found pressure points; and pressed them.
It was very relaxing…