Sorely Kneaded

I had a 60 minute deep tissue and trigger point massage with Deborah in August. It was my first time with her and she spent a good half hour (which didn’t count towards the 60 minutes) to talk to me first about my massage needs. I work a desk job full time and then continue with homework at my own desk afterwards. I carry all my stress in my neck/​shoulders/​jaw plus I have TMJ.
Never had a professional massage given to me laying on my back, for my shoulders, neck, jaw, temple, she even went in my cheek to alleviate TMJ symptoms there. I didn’t even know it was possible to massage inside your mouth, haha! Taught me a couple of jaw exercises too. She really makes you feel comfortable and at home.
My jaw felt really loosened up! It was my first real legit legit massage so I could really feel the variance in her technique being so far beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. Like a 5 pound weight removed from my neck.
I went back two weeks later for a 90 minute deep tissue and trigger point massage. Worth every penny.

I had some hesitation writing this review — mainly b/​c Deborah is such a gem and I want to keep her to myself! But honestly, Deborah is fantastic. She really knows how to work out my knots and make me feel super relaxed. She’s is truly one gifted individual who can work magic and has an amazing personality as an added bonus. Thanks Deborah!!!

Deborah is so caring and warm hearted. I felt welcomed and relaxed as soon as she gave me a big hello and a hug! :) The massage was AMAZING! I feel like a new person today (day after the massage) and didn’t realize my body was in such need of her touch! Now if only I can get my stubborn husband to go see her ;). THANKS DEBORAH!

Thanks to Unilocal,I found what I consider to be magical massage by Deborah at Sorely Kneaded in Mountain View. So add another 5-​star review to the list!
First, Deborah has a warm, wonderful personality that immediately welcomed me and put me at ease. Her massage room is comfortable and relaxing — she’ll offer you choices of music (ooh, Nora Jones) as well as of massage oil scents (ah, lemon/​lavender). The oil is so light that after the massage sessions I forget it had been applied. Conversation flows freely, punctuated by laughter. Sometimes a peaceful quiet combines with the heated massage table to give a pleasant, cocoon-​like feeling.
The magic is in the way she manages to quickly determine exactly where your pain is, and then probes into it. Her unique combination of knowledge, intuition, strength and technique becomes focused on working through and releasing your pain. The massage process itself is not pain-​free, but as another reviewer noted, it’s in a «hurts-​so-​good» kind of way. You could say that she pounds the pain into submission. She’s simply an excellent massage therapist.
If you’re considering making an appointment with Deborah, I say «Just do it.» You won’t regret it!

I was referred to Deborah by some jogging buddies before my first marathon run. In minutes, she knew my muscles better than I did. She really gave my legs what they needed; she was able to really work my body up to the edge of discomfort, but not cross that line. And so much «hurts so good.»
I haven’t had a million massages, but it was clear to me her skill is an order greater than what you can expect to find anywhere else. I’d say her hands are magic, but I’m sure her talent is an accumulation of careful experience over the years. And while she is absolutely professional, at the same time she makes me feel comfortable, relaxed and casual like an old friend.

Deborah is a god send. She’s so professional but so warm, a wonderful contradiction. I’ve been in to see her twice and just booked an appointment for my boyfriend as a present– I know he’ll love her.
She has what every massage therapist should have: strong hands and advanced knowledge of how our bodies work. But she goes way beyond that– She can read my body, she knows, even without me saying anything, when to push and when to let up.
One hour is never enough with her, definitely sign up for as much as you can get! She’s so sweet and cheerful that that hour and a half will fly by and you’ll come out feeling light and airy.
She’s incredibly good for chronic injuries or just over exerted muscles. This isn’t a floofy spa massage, this is a massage that will get you results!

Deborah is amazing with her technique– unlike any massage I’ve had. She really works the muscles to get knots out. Deborah cured me of a severe tension headache that no pain meds, including Vicodin, could get rid of. She’s also very personable and warm. Excellent! Can’t recommend her enough.

Wish I had more time with Deborah. She got most of my targeted knots out with precision. I would come back for sure (loved the coconut oil) and Pandora music in the background.

Deborah is an amazing massage therapist. And she’s truly that – a therapist. She is able to do deep work on muscles to relieve long-​term pain and tension you didn’t even know you had.
She is also an exceptional listener. She can dig in and do the serious, deep, therapeutic work. Or she can dial it back and do a great relaxation massage. Either way, it’s always a fantastic experience.
Finally, Deborah is very sensitive to your needs at the moment, both in terms of the massage and also in terms of interaction. I’ve had sessions when we’ve laughed and chatted, and sessions in complete silence. Sometimes I say what I’m in the mood for, but most of the time Deborah just picks up on the vibe and does that.
Amazing experience, highly recommended.

Whether it be a teacher, a waiter, an accountant, a gardener, or an auto mechanic, there are people who are good at what they do, and people who are not.
Deborah is exceptional at what she does. She has a real passion for working on people’s bodies. Her knowledge of muscles and trigger points is proof of that. What also makes Deborah stand out is her ability to listen to what you are telling her about what exactly is bothering you or causing you pain. She constantly checks in with you throughout the session about her level of pressure, and what you are feeling.
If you have any pain or discomfort anywhere, or just want to give your body a break, go see Deborah! She can work magic.

Twice I’ve tried to schedule a massage without success. The first time, she cancelled on the same day. Then I thought I’d try again, and despite going through the online scheduling program and finding an open time, I got a message the next day saying that it wasn’t available. So I guess this isn’t meant to be. Perhaps she’s a great massage therapist, but I’m not going to be finding out. Bummer!

I have been to Deborah twice both times because I was in a great deal of pain. I sit at a desk most of the day at a computer so I experience lots of pain in my neck/​shoulder area, although today I was also having problems with my lower back.
On my first visit, I not only had a head ache but a very tight neck. Deborah asked me to show her where my pain was then promptly opened a medical book and showed me what was going on. She then went about working not only the head ache out but also relieving the tightness in my neck/​shoulder area. She knows the human body! She always asked «how is the pressure», «how are you doing». I knew she had to go a little deeper than normal for me because of the extent of pain that I was experiencing before my visit.
After the massage, she offers tea/​water, and encouraged me to go home to soak in a hot tub of water with Epson Salt.
Going to see Deborah is like going to the doctor, she uses her hands like the most effective surgeon uses a scalpel!

I have been seeing Deborah for almost a year and have been thinking of writing a review. What finally prompted me is that due to a mix up my appt yesterday was cancelled and I couldn’t get my massage. I just wanted to bawl. I realize I am addicted. She’s that good.
I have tried a lot of massage therapists and found only one do far that I love and that’s Deborah. Usually I walk out of massages feeling relaxed but that barely lasts an hour. With Deborah it lasts at least 3 weeks (without my changing my lifestyle — exercise, typing, knitting, poor posture, minimal stretching etc). She does a combination of different massage techniques but a lot of Deep tissue and Trigger point (at least with me). She knows her anatomy (better than I do and I am an MD). Another reviewer commented that she listens to you and your body and that is spot on. I have never known anyone else who could tell me I am tight in a place or find my tight spots before I know of their existence. She works pretty hard at getting rid of them. As a bonus she is a warm and caring and genuine person. Interested in healing as opposed to making a quick buck.
There is a long wait for Deborah and that is why I am usually booked way in advance. She is a fabulous massage therapist. If I could give her 10 stars I would!

Deborah gives the best massages I have ever had. She gives special attention to the areas that need it, and she is STRONG! She bases her work on thorough knowledge and listening to my requests and feedback. She often surprised me with yet another effective technique. She is professional and fun to be around. The environment of the Green Room is conducive to a relaxing massage, too.
Thanks for all you do for my wellbeing, Deborah!

I have been a loyal client of Deborahs for more than a year and a half now. I have to admit I have been reluctant to write a review up until now due to the fact that she is highly sort after and I already have to book my appointments with her months in advance.
I am in one of those professions that requires hours of continued bending of the neck, and use of the wrists and forearms. I made the conscious decision to discontinue the prescription medications (pain killers, muscle relaxers, etc.), and hoped that some therapeutic body work would mean no more corisone injections from the doctor. I began seeing Deborah for ninety minute sessions twice a month, and within months felt a great improvement.
Today I am free of prescription medications and go for an hour massage just once a month. I no longer get muscle spasms, or the type of back pain that requires cortisone shots. I have tried chiropractic and acupunture, but neither relieved my pain like this massage master.
I was motivated to write this review after reading the review of ‘Thomas E.’, an individual who has self-​admittedly never experienced one of her incredible deep-​tissue massages. Apparently, he thinks it is o.k. to use Unilocal to write uninformed reviews containing personal information.
He complains that he had a difficult time setting up an appointment with her. During the time mentioned he is correct in saying she was pre-​occupied to the extent that she was juggling a full clientel with a wait-​list on top of relocating from a home she had recently moved into. The home she had moved into turned out to be in an unsuitable area, and so she needed to get herself and her children into a safe neighborhood immediately. .. welcome to Bay Area living, where expensive living doesn’t necessarily mean acceptable!
All I can say is that during this time my massage sessions with her were excellent — I left feeling relaxed and renewed and looking forward to the next session. Her personal life never effected the quality of her work. I am picky when it comes to body work, and it took me a while to find Deborah, but she is well worth the wait. If you want a same day massage appointment with a good-​enough CMT, there are plenty in this area. If you want serious pain relief from an educated body-​worker and business woman, book in advance with Deborah.

Deborah is THE best massage therapist I’ve ever known, and I’ve been to my share of good and bad therapists throughout the years. Every time I go in, she knows exactly how to address my difficult problems, and I always walk out in a better state. Her clinical massage skills and thorough knowledge of the body are incomparable. Hands down, no contest, I will not go to anyone else.

Deborah Braxton is my GODDESS.
Okay, so I’ve never been to The Green Room: On Fridays she works down at Apple Heath & Wellness in Cupertino and if you are an employee (or a lucky «s.o.”– significant other, like me) then you MUST make your appointment as soon as possible.
Before I get into Deborah as a masseuse, I must comment on how Deborah, herself, is a HEALER– there’s magic in her hands and heart. She knows the body, y’all. She talks. She listens. …and I’m talking about she talks and listens to the body, as well as you. She is truly blessed with an intuitive gift, and I come out feeling mentally, physically, and emotionally better. She’s THAT good.
In terms of the actual massage therapy, which we jointly dubbed „THE BRAXTON METHOD,“ it is simply amazing. She was trained (at least in part, I don’t know about in whole) at De Anza, and she must’ve put in a lot of extra credit hours. Deborah specializes in deep tissue massage… like, DEEP (though, she is perfectly capable and fab at just a general, relaxing massage). I’m not a small man– 6’2», 200lbs– and Deborah’s not a large woman – she comes up to my nipple, maybe– but she is the most hardcore massage I’ve ever received, and I’ve looked around for a while. She’s not afraid to get up on the table and find/​work on «that little sucker» until it’s taken care of.
«The Braxton Method» is not for the faint of heart, but for those of you who need the s*** beaten out of your muscles, she is simply the best. I originally started seeing Deborah for anxiety-​related muscle tension and she has been an integral part of my therapy and recovery. I am also truly blessed to call her my friend.
I wholeheartedly endorse Deborah Braxton, in whatever context you can reach in, for your massage needs. I love you, Boo!

Oh life… how you stress me out. For some reason my shoulders have really liked hanging out around my ears, which is not good. Not good at all. After one dismal attempt at getting a decent massage to help me not only chill out, but to really work out the knots in my shoulders, I found Deborah. I figured with stellar reviews & 5 stars across the board, I couldn’t go wrong. And let me tell you, this is the easiest 5 stars I have ever given.
Deborah ‘gets it’, she is ‘in tune’. She dug into muscles that were tense & painful & really worked them out. She searched & dug & worked out years of stress. She was awesome! Hands down, awesome.
Deborah herself is so nice, easy to talk to, and just the kind of person you want as a friend.

Over the years, I have had a lot of massages, but Deborah at the Green Room was one of the best I’ve ever had. The room itself is cozy and cute and appropriately dim. Deborah understands muscles and helped me overcome some serious pain. She was just fantastic. I loved my massage, and walked out feeling great. I was really impressed with her and her skills. 5 stars, easy.

I am sort of on a «let me tell you about my favorite people who make me feel lovely» kick tonight so… let me tell you about massages from Deborah Braxton. She is one of the most in tune with your body and your needs massage therapists I have ever worked with. She gets right to the point with her work too, which I love.
If I ask for it, she’ll be gentle but usually she kicks my ass exactly how a good massage therapist should. She take it beyond generic massage and blends in stretching techniques and sports massage stuff even when you are not specifically getting a sports massage. I’m in love with the deep tissue stuff and the 90-​minutes I usually get flies by all to quickly.
In terms of the vibe, the Green Room is so chill (and literally awash in greenieness). The scents are soothing (even when you don’t get an aromatherapy service), the lighting is just right and she always chooses just the right tunes.
This is another one of those places on the peninsula that makes it worthwhile to haul myself down from SF. Always worth the drive.
Grab a cup of tea on your way out, bring a driver if you can (since you are going to want to chill) and tell Deborah I say hi and that i’ll see her real soon.