Testimonials
Kelly is one of the best bodyworkers I've ever had the opportunity to meet with. She's strong, powerful, smart, and gentle. I took her structural integration series and I can now stand straighter and with stronger posture. My hips feel more solid, my shoulders can go where they're supposed to go, and overall I feel
more grounded and energetic.
Kelly works deeply yet gently, and she released tension from areas I've never had worked on before. She brings a wealth of modalities and strengths to her work, which all work so well together and she uses the approach that works best in the moment. I always felt safe, accepted, respected, and nurtured.
Also, by having Kelly access such deep tension in the body and letting it go, I was able to let go of the emotions and stress that caused the tension in the first place. Kelly provides bodywork that heals on multiple levels and really opens up the body to possibilities.
It's as if I were an old jar of play-doh that had gotten crusty and hard, and she worked on me so that I'm now supple, strong, and relaxed.
Kimberly H.
May 2012
I have been seeing Kelly regularly for about two years. She works very intuitively and effectively with a degree of joy in her work that one rarely sees. She has kept my body in great shape for many a marathon and ultra run. She has worked with my breathing difficulties and reduced my levels of stress. I highly recommend her work!
Janet D., San Jose
April 2012
Kelly Amstadt's most unique ability as a bodyworker is the broad range of skills that she has! Always looking to learn how to help her clients more, she has studied and practiced numerous techniques so she can always discern what will best help the problem of any client. She has a real sixth sense with this, wonderful hands and deep empathy.
Lee W., San Jose
April 2012
I am a bodyworker myself--and quite picky about who works with me. So for me, it's crucial that I work with someone who 1) knows her stuff, 2) is present and "shows up", 3) is intuitive, 4) is sensitive to my needs without imposing her own agenda on my system, and 5) LISTENS! Kelly effortlessly combines all these qualities together; she's a phenomenal healer. Many therapists have a menu of services they use to help people, and it can feel rather chock-a-block when they attempt to "bring it all together." Kelly is different--very fluid, without any pretense; she brings so much experience and technique to the table, but I never get the feeling that it's a bunch of techniques. She just works with me, and I feel relaxed and healed after our sessions. She works very deeply, but she's so gentle at the same time.
I moved up to the North Bay, so I can no longer see Kelly for treatments. I haven't been able to find anyone who can do what she does since. And I feel it.
If you want good work, see Kelly. If you want to relax, see Kelly. If you want to feel taken care of, see Kelly. Seriously.
Brian L., Sebastapol
April 2012
Simply, I don't know what I would do without Kelly. She is gifted and knowledgable, kind and passionate, healing and attentive. Kelly has been able to offer me healing hands and is truly an expert at her craft. As a lupus patient, Kelly has played a vital role in alleviating my chronic pain and reducing my stress and as a dancer, Kelly has improved my range of movement and soothed my injuries. I can truly attest to the benefits of her bodywork as it carries forth in my day to day wellness and self maintenance. I have been a loyal client of Kelly's for over a year and love the fact that she can pinpoint my problems without me having to tell her what's wrong. I highly recommend Kelly to anyone looking for that rare healing touch...
Julie N., San Jose
February 2011
I have been a client of Kelly Amstadt’s for 2 years, and would like to take this opportunity to share my thoughts and opinions about her. First a little about me and what she has helped me though with her healing massage. I was injured after a treadmill accident and after a surgery to correct the damage I suffered from frozen shoulder, which was accompanied by very poor circulation. Prior to my recovery process, I saw a multitude of professionals including physical therapists, acupuncturists and massage therapists, but above all Kelly is the very best holistic professional that I have ever encountered. Kelly through her intuitive massage and her knowledge of the body, has been able to give me almost full range of motion in my shoulder and has truly helped with my body's overall circulation. Kelly has the most gentle, intuitive healing touch, and is a true master at the art of massage. She is kind, caring, and respectful of her clients; she always keeps her focus on healing you! She continually updates her skills, which facilitates her abilities and only leads to positive outcomes for her clients. I am proud to be a client and a true proponent of her work. If I can do one thing for you, it would be to encourage you to get a massage by Kelly, you won't be disappointed!
Annie M., San Jose CA
January 2011