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BalanCenter For Massage Movement & Education Balancenter is not a gym or a spa. Rather, our focus and specialties are in effective massage therapy, medical massage and bodywork. So far no two workouts have been the same -- and working out on the bluffs overlooking the ocean - amazing! I would recommend her highly for all ages (I'm no spring chicken!)

I look forward to each session not knowing what we are going to do TRX or a series of exercises to build strength and stamina or. I'll find out soon enough! Try it - no regrets!. I've had many back issues since my car accident in 1999 that I have to deal with flaring up occasionally.
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BalanCenter Wellness is not your run-of-the-mill massage spa. Each individual has unique needs, which requires a specific combination of treatments or activities to help them find wellness. We strive to satisfy all our clients' needs by providing them with comprehensive and high quality services, attention and care.
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Sham Dholakia
Jun 16, 2022
I had booked a massage online, the therapist was Susan Rice. The entire experience was not something I was expecting, nor would recommend. I am not one for regular massages, I have had maybe 3-4 in my life. I play a lot of sport and do manual work, but will get one if I have back pain. The location looks like an office block, There is no waiting room, but a random corridor to a door with a chalk board sign saying massage in progress.

This is the massage room. Getting in the room was clean and calm, pretty small, with the table in the middle and shelves of stuff around it. The experience was random. I first got a lecture about the techniques, standing next to the table. The room was not big so was quite awkward, and then when had to change the masseuse left to go wait in the corridor, so I was having to shout so they could hear me.

They used random tools that were super loud - so there was no hope to relax, while a vibrating ball and a Milwaukee drill with massage bits on it was being used. It was so loud! and although the pressure from the device in part was comforting in part, there was no sense of relaxation, and it didn't get rid of the pain or nots. it really was not what I was expecting - I could have gone to home depot and bought one instead.

Then the pressure to Venmo the tip while getting dressed. super awkward. for $165 - you have a lot of choices in the Bay. there are so many places. I would certainly not be rushing back to this one. Actually was recommend a Thai massage place in San Mateo. Amazing took the pain away job done. This place in Palo Alto I would skip for sure.
Ling Lin
Aug 14, 2021
They have a sports massage option but I would not say that they offer sports massages, so reducing to 4 stars. It's more of a relaxation/spa-type of wellness. The types of techniques I have experienced at other sports massage locations really target and isolate issues a bit more from the human anatomy perspective. If you are looking for a relaxing experience with essential oils, this could be the right place for you. Note that there is no waiting room and you call them to let you in when you arrive.
Erica Lee
Mar 20, 2019
I met with Leighanna for Massage to be able to work out some issues in my neck and back, however I realize I was looking for a special type of massage therapy that this company did not offer. Leighanna was very professional and kind in addressing the miscommunication between what I was looking for and the type of services she offered. She refunded me, and was very kind.

She explained the type of work she did vs. did not do. I highly recommend speaking with her or somebody in a company that your massage therapy needs, and hire her if it's a fit!
Graham Morehead
Jan 28, 2019
I've been going to massage therapy for many years. These guys are so far above the others I've gone to. They know musculature, they know what works, and they know how to use elbows like no one else.
Yanely Espinal
Jan 01, 2019
August 30, 2018 I called in and Elisa booked my appointment within an hour and a half of my call. It was perfect timing! I met Jason at the front and he led me to the massage room. He asked many questions before getting started. Usually, when I get massages it's very difficult to get a proper deep tissue massage because I am a 5'5 120 lb woman. Folks often assume that it would be too painful, but Jason was indeed the best deep tissue massage I have had.

He checked in often to make sure the pressure was still to my liking and he was veery communicative throughout, without ruining my relaxation. I will be coming back here in a few weeks and can't wait to have another incredible deep tissue massage again! Thank you!
Marilyn Marilena Freedberg
Nov 12, 2018
The personal training is great, very skilled and helpful and personalized to my goals. We work out at a shady park near my house. Thumbs up!
Kaia Fit Davis
Jul 28, 2018
Clinton is an excellent personal trainer! Great sports massage with anyone you work with in the offices too, especially my calves after a workout.
April McCall
Jan 15, 2018
I have chronic back pain and sciatica. Not to mention TMJ - I was looking for a place that could really help me out. This place was GREAT. They listened to me and treated the areas I felt needed the most care. This deep tissue massage was the best I ever had.
Tom Barone
Jul 21, 2017
I relocated to Palo Alto 6 months ago. I was looking for a massage therapist that I could visit every two weeks for consistent/persistent stress relief that culminates in my upper back. After several visits to another massage therapy center on California street, I was not satisfied. I then did a google search on locations closer to me on University Ave and came across BalanCenter.

I booked an evening appointment with Stephanie around 3 months ago. It took her about 15 minutes to find that stress point, and has been working on it ever since. I have been back to Stephanie, pretty much faithfully, every two weeks. She is great. She listens and takes feedback well, and adjusts accordingly. I have recommended her to several friends, and they also have become regular customers of her's. Always a great visit.
April Hassan
Jun 16, 2017
I have major sciatica and TMJ. The staff here gave me the best deep tissue massage I have ever had. I felt they really listened to what I had to say and was able to deal with my pain intuitively and skillfully. THANKS SO MUCH! I will definitely be back!