Joseph Bodywork
Joseph Bodywork
3.5
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
RELAX – RESTORE – REJUVENATE. Joseph Bodywork treatments include both relaxation, and therapeutic detailed work on problem areas that might be limiting your ability to move with freedom and ease. Elements from Swedish, Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue and Craniosacral, among other modalities, are knowledgeably combined and integrated to address your own specific needs and wants. By appointment only. Easy online booking. My Bodywork Philosophy and Massage Modalities My approach to massage treatment is holistic with my clients’ comfort, safety and privacy always in mind. My personal commitment, as a therapist, is to work with you and make an honest effort to help you achieve your ideal wellness. I love helping my clients find greater freedom and ease in their bodies, but mostly I strive to build good relationships, and support my clients' process of improving their overall health. No matter what you are seeking – relaxation, muscle tension relief, ease of movement, nurturing touch or recovery from a traumatic injury… I am there for you to create a session and treatment plan that is catered to your personal goals and is just right for you! Once we have assessed your individual needs, I will customize each session, combining and integrating a variety of techniques that will best address your goals. The modalities listed below are not just a menu of services, but my toolbox of knowledge to help you achieve your well-being. TO RELAX. Swedish Massage is primary used for decreasing tension and stress. It’s a gentle yet effective modality that produces a positive effect on calming the sympathetic nervous system. TO RECOVER. Deep Tissue focuses on the sub-layer muscles that are particularly painful or stiff to achieve a measure of relief from severe tensions and to help with muscle injuries. TO FIND BALANCE. Myofascial Release manipulates the fascia that connects and surrounds muscles to eliminate tissue restrictions causing structural unbalances and impeding emotional patterns. TO RELEASE. Trigger Points focuses on highly irritated bands located in a muscle. The small point of irritation can cause tightness throughout the entire muscle and referred pain throughout the entire body. TO RESTORE. Craniosacral uses gentle pressure on the skull to enhance the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. By using a skilled, gentle non-invasive touch on the plates of the skull, the therapist can affect the membranes, and assists in facilitating change in areas of restriction where the fluid motion is disrupted, limited, confined, and immobilized. TO REJUVENATE. Thai Massage clears blockages and helps to maintain a youthful, pain-free body. A cross between shiastu, acupressure, and yoga, this ancient holistic form of massage stimulates the movement of energy in the body, and relieves muscular and joint tension. Joseph has successfully completed his massage training at the San Francisco School of Massage and Bodywork, and practices in accordance with the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals’ Code of Ethics. Joseph has recently advanced his education with courses of Thai Massage at the Istituto Superior de Medicinas Tradicionales in Barcelona, Spain.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Debbie L
Maple Ridge, Canada4 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
I emailed back and forth with Joseph a couple months prior to arrange for a massage appointment on our trip. He gladly booked it and the day before sent a confirmation email. My husband and I walked to his locations, rang the buzzer a few times, no answer, called his phone to which he answered half asleep and said he could not fulfill the appointment, i had given him our cell to text if he had to cancel but he just let us show up and was not even going to answer the door. I was on a long vacation and have back problems so this saapoint,ent was much needed, i found his lack of professionalism very disrespectful. Note, if you are a tourist his location seems to be in in his private residence, I would not go on my own.
Written 17 September 2019
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Hi Debbie, I totally understand your frustration and I am sorry I could not honor the appointment we have schedule and mostly I could not inform you in advance. All I can say, if it helps to change the idea you have of me, is that I got terribly ill the day you were to came in. No need to go into my health details, but I was simply not able to function as usual. If there was a possibility to make it up, I would have already proactively proposed one. Unless you plan to come back in Barcelona I do not see a way for me to have you experience the level of service my clients are accustomed. And I want to reassure you that with me you'd be absolutely save on your own anywhere we would meet and work, I am gay.
Written 27 September 2019
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Thomas Owen
London, UK31 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Solo
Having arranged our evening around an 8.30pm appointment booked on the Joseph Bodywork website, we arrived at the given address on time. There was no answer from the apartment. We recieved a missed call from Joseph at 8.25pm, we called back. He informed my girlfriend that he wasn't at the studio and went on to say there was a problem with the website and the booking shouldn't have been accepted. Whilst we accept sometimes technology is unreliable, what left us feeling let down was that Joseph assured us he'd call back to confirm whether he'd be able to still make the appointment and if not the possibility of rearranging. He did not call back or even email a response. I'm sure Joseph is an outstanding masseur, but on this occasion his customer service left his client frustrated and tense. Surely not the desired outcome of a massage booking.
Written 30 May 2019
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Tiger173
Hollywood17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Business
Joseph is truly a magician. His hands, the ambiance, therapeutic audio, cleanliness and his attention to detail...clearly head and shoulders above the rest. True professional in every sense.
Written 16 March 2019
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Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. I am speechless. Was great working with you and I hope to see you again in the near future.
Written 18 March 2019
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penel0pe007
Western Cape, South Africa1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Business
Joseph Bodywork in centrally located on the major tourist hub, La Ramblas. The studio setting is quiet, tranquil and professional. After an excellent, focused 2 hour massage, I left feeling rejuvenated. I wish I had more time for another massage with Joseph.
Written 5 July 2018
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Dear Penelope, with true joy I worked with you. You are a beam a light.
Written 14 July 2018
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RichardC144
Washington DC, DC9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2018 • Business
I had a two-hour session with Joseph (very reasonable price). He knows a variety of techniques to help relieve stress, relax all the muscles in your body, and release blocked energy. After the session, I continued to feel better and better. Highly recommended massage therapist.
Written 24 February 2018
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Thank you Richard for putting your trust in me and in my hands.
Written 14 July 2018
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Billie G
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017 • Solo
After almost a week of traveling, I had a serious knot in my back. I found Joseph online, and did not know what to expect. I (as a 64ytear-old woman, traveling solo) was a little concerned when I first arrived, being alone in apartment with an unknown man. But not only was Joseph a complete gentleman, he gave me a fabulous massage that relaxed my whole body, as well as the knot in my back.
The only negative was the three flights of stairs. But it was well worth climbing them
Written 26 February 2017
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Billie, thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It was truly a pleasure to work with you, and I am grateful that you received relieve from the massage treatment. Un abrazo!
Written 11 March 2017
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