Brian Ra Massage

I cannot say enough good things about Brian! I went in on 4÷9÷16 and I came out feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. I went in specifically for the Myofascial Massage for my TMJ. He worked wonders! He took his time to listen to my body and feel what was off. He was spot on. I never mentioned specially what was hurting me but he nailed it! He helped release my jaw! Now I am able to find a better position for my jaw to hang which complements my Orofacial Therapy. Totally worth it and will be back next month! Thank you so much! You honestly made a difference in my life! :)

Brian is an excellent Massage Therapist and all around great guy! I had a very painful muscle spasm that was creating a lot of discomfort in my pectoral muscle and shoulder blade. Brian listened to my explanation of the symptoms and my concerns, asked a few very specific questions and then spent an hour addressing the issue and working on that one particular area. When he as done my symptoms were greatly reduced and most of my discomfort was gone. By the next day I was entirely pain free. Past experience would indicate that without Brian’s help, the symptoms and pain would have persisted considerably longer. Brian patiently and articulately explained what he was doing as he did it. I felt relaxed and at ease throughout the entire massage. His bedside manner is excellent — he is both professional and personable. I can’t recommend him enough! I walked away from the experience with the feeling/​intention that I should be getting massage from Brian on a more regular basis!

Brian is amazing! He makes you feel very comfortable, and the way he follows his intuition in session makes the experience totally unique. He is very knowledgeable about the human body, and you can tell he really knows what he is doing. I would highly suggest booking a craniosacral therapy session with him. I am a massage therapist myself and Brian is the one who heals me! :)

Amazing! I’ve been looking for someone that works more with natural healing of the body instead of taking pain medication. I got the shiatsu massage, Brian’s room is very calm and serene. He really targeted my troubled areas in my shoulders and legs because I’m a hairdresser always on my feet. After the massage he gave me feedback on how my body responded to the acupressure which was great news. I was kind of worried I would be really tired after the massage but I feel really energized. I’ve rebooked my next appointment. I love the technique and he made me feel very comfortable.

OMG. Brian is AMAZING. He is punctual and very professional. Reads your body and hits all the sweet spots. Easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable. Will definitely recommend!

Do you live in L.A. Do you have aches, pains, are you a pain, or could you just use some R&R? Go see Brian. Seriously. Like yesterday. He’s worth his weight in, well, all of the best massages that you’ve ever had times about a thousand. I might be over-​exaggerating. But, then again, maybe not.
I have seen Brian for almost two months now, after throwing my heaping, stinking, laundry pile of issues onto his massage table, which he navigated with aplomb, compassion, and professionalism. As a former, semi-​pro athlete, I have seen too many massage therapists to count, and as a former, too-​many-​years-​to-​count employee in the woo-​woo, naturopathic industry, I have also seen my share of energy workers. From experience, I can say that Brian is both an exceptional, somatic healer and a gifted, intuitive healer, who gives you deeply-​felt, lasting results – personalized just for you – after every session with him. He’s the real deal. Regardless of whether you «get» the more esoteric parts of energy work. Trust me.
And… (But, wait! There’s more…) He also offers package deals, at a discount, if you plan on seeing him multiple times in a row. I say, do it! Splurge! Plunge into some peace! And finally give all of those other Angelenos you’re irritating with your stressed-​out self a break, most importantly, yourself.

I went to Brian for the first time for a 1-​hour massage – just looking for some relaxation before holiday travel. Within the first 2 minutes, without even having touched me (but just hovering his hands around my ankles/​legs to feel the «rhythm of the body’s fascia,» if I am remembering the terminology correctly), Brian asked if I had any problems with my right hip. It was as if he were psychic because I have had issues with this hip joint for months! I am beyond impressed that he was so sensitive, intuitive and knowledgeable to divine this instantaneously. He proceeded to work in some extra shiatsu massage along with the cranial-​sacral and reiki treatment, giving the hip some extra attention it needed. It has been far less problematic since.
In addition, I felt profound and lasting relaxation effects throughout my body and spirit throughout the day (I had the massage in the a.m.). Two days later I still feel positive effects in terms of relaxation as well.
Sometimes I feel an added stress of going to any specialist – whether it’s the doctor, dentist or car mechanic, of needing to remember to bring up all the necessary issues that need addressing. Apparently, Brian is the type of person where you can go in as a blank slate and he will know without your even telling him– zeroing in with precision and extreme sensitivity to the area (s) that need attention.

I’ve been going to Brian for a few months, and highly recommend him to anyone suffering from pain or stress (so, uh… all of LA, basically). Brian is simply stellar: Educated, Intuitive, Personal & Professional. He provides completely customizable massages each time. I’ll go in with a migraine, and come out ready to hike a mountain — seriously. This guy’s got the gift.
Brian’s knowledge of the human anatomy is amazing. Is there a PhD for Awesome? Because he’s taught me more about my health & body than any doctor has — and healed more too. He has an incredible ability to feel out & pinpoint the root of the problem right off the bat, and we go from there. Brian truly understands how each muscle group is connected — he’s found areas in my back & neck (tiny, deep little effers!) that I didn’t even realize where contributing to my headaches.
Brian’s specialty is … well, everything! Myofascial Release, Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Migraine, Trigger Point… there is no name for it, it just works! I like to call it «The Brian Ra Special» — usually a mix of techniques catered to what areas are flaring up that day. I particularly go to him for migraine/​neck/​TMJ treatments, often combined with a sports-​type back massage.
As a woman, I had my reservations about going to a male therapist — ladies, have no fear! Just GO. (Before, I would only go to female therapists due to one creepy dude experience years ago. I know a lot of other ladies have the same concerns.) Brian will crush those stereotypes in a matter of minutes! He’s professional, communicative, personable — just an all around expert I completely trust and recommend to all. I’ve tried several massage therapists in the LA area, and no one comes close.
He’s also extremely easy going, and great with working around your schedule and location.

I’ve had many massages from Brian, and no matter what’s going on, I always leave feeling much better. As a fibromyalgia sufferer, if someone doesn’t know what they’re doing, I can end up in pain. Brian is always able to get the tension out of my muscles without any negative effects. He’s also helpful for migraines, and once, when my back went out and I couldn’t walk, he got me hobbling freely about in a single session! He knows about lots of different massage techniques – I personally love when he does craniosacral work, and is also good about giving me stretches to do on my own that help. He also plays great music! Highly recommended!

Brian is a sculptor of the human corporeal form. I first was prompted to see him by my acupuncturist helping me deal with the nagging pain of sciatica. Brian Ramisch works in a fashion that I’ve dubbed «an inverse autopsy.» Anatomically, he puts pieces of the puzzle together. He knows the human body like a great racing driver mechanic knows his engine. In my own case, he’s taken a rusty misfiring jalopy and put it into racing form. He knows his stuff. A real blessing to be introduced to him.

Brian is Amazing!!! I’m a camera operator and assistant so I spend 12+ hours on my feet daily, hauling heavy gear, and also putting strain on one side of my body. It’s a vocation that often comes with back problems to say the least. I was even starting to get reoccurring tension head aches. I started going to Brian and the headaches are gone, my posture is way better, and I feel less stressed and more limber overall. SO GOOD. Not only are his massages great but he is so knowledgeable about a wide range of body work. He always shows me great stretches and techniques for my specific problem areas so that I can maintain my back health in between visits. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

As a chef, it is incredibly important to get massages regularly. Thank goodness for Brian! Completely professional and intuitive which is key to a great massage. He was able to release so much pressure in my neck and head, that I genuinely walked out feeling 2 inches taller– THANK YOU BRIAN!
Looking forward to my next visit.

Highly Recommend! I came to see Brian because I had an important test to take the next day and was so tense and nervous my shoulders and stomach were in knots. Brian addressed my particular issues– where I was holding tension– and skillfully applied his energy work so I left feeling amazing. I’ve received a lot of massages in my lifetime and this one was tops– up there with a mind-​blowing Ten Thousand Waves session I had ten years ago. Not one touch was superfluous: his actions are direct and precise, enhanced by his study of reiki and other techniques. His good nature put me at ease. I was able to face the test grounded, with no nerves. Call this dude.

How many stars are in our galaxy? About 300 billion? Well, that’s my rating.
Brian is a wizard.
My back, neck, and shoulders have been wrecked by scoliosis surgery and an artist’s posture, and I get migraines almost every day. I went in with one of the worst migraines I’ve had in ages (bad enough that I couldn’t even drive myself there); I left feeling so refreshed and painless (PAINLESS!) and energized and happy that I walked the three miles back home in the direction of the blazing 5:00 sun (please understand that I do not jibe with this L.A. sun). I felt reincarnated. Brian artfully navigated the twisted, knotty, titanium nightmare of my back and used a combination of Shiatsu, Amma (stretch), trigger point, and Thai massage to reduce my pain to dust. He knew exactly what I needed, as though he’d spent years living inside my muscles and studying their habits. I’ve never experienced anything like it. It felt like new pressure points were being born just so he could obliterate them with the perfect combination of strength and gentleness. I threw down for five more sessions on the spot (and I’m on a pretty strict budget – I’m sacrificing comic books and food delivery for this).
Brian’s totally professional and totally cool. He creates a genuinely comfortable atmosphere and will tailor your massage to make you feel as though the science of massage was developed with the sole mission to one day serve you.

Brian has a real gift for healing — a strength combined with tenderness in delivering a shiatsu massage that has long lasting results. He was mindful of my specific physical concerns including my titanium hip. My chronic neck pain was dissolved through his work and the effects have been sustained for some time now. I would highly recommend Brian’s body work.

Brian is wonderful. We brought him in for on-​set massages as a thank you to our film crew. Everyone was so pleased and relaxed. I definitely plan on bringing him back! He is kind, calm and professional. I can’t recommend him enough!