Impress Bodywork

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Introduction: Thank you for visiting my profile. I am an orthopedically trained bodyworker with over 1200 educational hours. The work I do is health care. It is assessment based and results focused. I specialize in injury prevention and rehabilitation, chronic pain management and improved joint function. The modalities I use in our sessions are chosen to address the primary complaints we identify. These include: Fascial Stretch Therapy™, compressive deep tissue, and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. My work can be incredibly light or deep depending on what is required, but I always work within your pain tolerance. At times I may ask for your active participation with a technique to increase its effectiveness. Please note I am not a recreational massage provider. I may use relaxation techniques as indicated for your particular situation on the day of your appointment. However, I do not schedule relaxation focused sessions as a general practice. I have very limited availability for on-site (in-home) appointments. These are reserved exclusively for clients with medical conditions that prohibit them from being able to travel to receive treatment. My booking hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 10am-7pm (last start time). New clients will be sent an electronic intake form to the email address they provide. Payment for your session is handled through electronic invoice also sent via email prior to your session.

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Ariel J.

Massage Therapy

Sam has created something unique in her approach to massage therapy. In particular, she makes your body feel better connected through a combination of targeted stretching and elongating the muscles.

Impress Bodywork's reply

Thanks for the great review Ariel! It was a pleasure working with you. I'm glad you benefited from the combination of Fascial Stretch Therapy and traditional deep tissue.

Feb 11, 2020

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Thomas A.

Massage Therapy

For what it’s worth I’m a massage therapist who has been through quite a few professionals here in California without finding the ‘right’ one. I finally have found her! :) Sam was absolutely amazing and really worked on my actual issues. Many times you’ll get a mediocre therapist who will do the generic massage therapist things and hit some sore spots and that’s it. I could tell that Sam knew what she was doing and was approaching my multitude of issues from a professional and skilled manner. I have a lot of issues from my time in the Marines, and unfortunately the VA has made things worse through the years. Sam was able to attack my issues and get me back to feeling somewhat normal after YEARS of not being able to find someone to do it properly. If you’re looking for a professional and a REAL massage therapist, Here you go! From the comfortable and inviting massage room she has set up with decorations and body charts, to the genuine feeling of comfort she gives by asking thorough questions and finding out what’s really going on, this is a great pick! You won’t be disappointed!

Impress Bodywork's reply

Thank you Tommy for this wonderful review! And, thank you for being open to sharing your injury and treatment history background to make our sessions more effective. I'm glad you have found some relief and look forward to working with you again soon!

Oct 17, 2019

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Shikha N.

Massage Therapy

Sam was great. To begin with she was extremely prompt to respond to my request on Thumbtack. She was also very flexible about scheduling the appointment and worked around my schedule. With regards to the massage, she was very thorough and detailed with her questions regarding my problem areas. I felt a lot better after her massage therapy. She focused on my problem area and ensure she worked within my comfort zone. I would definitely recommend her!

Impress Bodywork's reply

Thanks Shikha! I glad you were able to get relief from our session.

Oct 9, 2019

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John O.

Massage Therapy

First visit with Sam at Impress Bodywork. I was very impressed. Very knowledgeable and skilled in meeting my needs for endurance training. After two years of searching for an outstanding massage therapist, I found one. Will be going back. She helped me to understand more about musculature and fascia related to repetitive use. Excellent!

Impress Bodywork's reply

Thanks for the great review John! I'm glad you incorporating massage into your rigorous training regimen as its one of the best ways to prevent injury. Looking forward to working with you again soon!

Sep 3, 2019

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Alexander S.

Massage Therapy

Sam was very attentive to our needs. She provided a great experience and I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a massage therapist.

Impress Bodywork's reply

Thank you for the review Alec! It was a pleasure working with you and Ali.

Feb 8, 2019

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License Type: Massage Therapist (CMT/CMP) (CA)

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Sam Imperatrice

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My standard rates are $100/hour, $125/75 min, $150/1.5 hours. I charge an additional $50 travel fee for all on-site appointments. Onsite Appointments are reserved for clients unable to travel due to medical conditions. Pre-payment is required for all onsite (in-home) appointments. Your appointment is booked/confirmed upon receipt of payment not before, and your requested time may be given to another client in the meantime. Please note, I DO NOT ACCEPT TIPS and I do not offer sessions of less than 1 hour in length. For payment I accept cash and all major debit or credit cards. I do not accept checks or funds transfer services (e.g. Venmo, etc.) Late Cancelation Policy: Cancellations received within 24 hours of appointment start time are considered late cancellations and are nonrefundable. Appointments scheduled within 24 hours of appointment start time are considered to already be within late cancellation period. If prepayment has not been received for booking 100% of appointment cost must be paid in full prior to rescheduling. This policy is applicable to redemption of gift certificates and pre-paid packages. Gift certificates and pre-paid packages are redeemable for up to one year from purchase date.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
--Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST™), Level 1 Certification, (35 hours), Stretch to Win Institute, 2019 --Clinical Rehabilitative Massage, (162 hours), Academy of Clinical Massage 2019 *Certification with NCBTMB pending. --Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Basic & Therapy I, (80 hours) Dr. Vodder International School, 2018 --Oncology Massage Therapy I & II, Tague Consulting (48 hours) 2016 & 2017 --Massage Therapy Core Training, National Holistic Institute (900 hours) 2015
What types of customers have you worked with?
My clients tend to fall under 3 broad categories: 1) Athletes, dancers and very active individuals training for events or looking for pre and post-workout care. 2) Clients with chronic medical conditions requiring special adaptations/modifications and understanding. Namely, Cancer, Stroke, ALS, MS, spinal cord injuries, Chronic Lyme, Alzheimer's Disease among other conditions. 3) Office workers and parents of young children with repetitive strain issues related to work and life responsibilities

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