Maria Bas

I've been sitting at a desk for 12+ years as a software engineer, and my neck and shoulders were a disaster. I tried everything—physical therapy, chiropractors, even acupuncture—but the relief was always temporary. From the first session with Maria, I knew this was different. She didn't just work on where it hurt—she explained how my forward head posture was creating a chain reaction through my entire body. After 6 weekly sessions, my chronic headaches are 90% gone. I can turn my head without pain for the first time in YEARS. Maria's deep tissue work is intense but therapeutic. Now I see her bi-weekly for maintenance, and I genuinely feel like I've gotten my body back.

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I'm pretty active—CrossFit 5 days a week, running, hiking—and I had this persistent lower back pain that wouldn't quit. I've tried maybe 10 different massage therapists in LA over the years. What sets Maria apart? She LISTENS. Really listens. She spent the first 15 minutes of my initial session just talking through my pain patterns, my workout routine, how I sit, how I sleep. Then she assessed my movement and immediately identified that my tight hip flexors were pulling my pelvis forward and causing my back pain. Three sessions in, my back pain is gone. My hip mobility has improved dramatically—I'm hitting deeper squats than ever. Maria knows anatomy like a pro and treats the root cause, not just symptoms.

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I came to Maria eight months postpartum, absolutely desperate. Between carrying my baby, nursing, and constant sleep deprivation, my upper back and shoulders were in knots. I could barely turn my head, and I was getting tension headaches almost daily. Maria made me feel completely at ease. The massage was firm but never painful. When I stood up after the session, I felt like a different person. The headache I'd had for three days was GONE. I've been seeing Maria monthly for the past four months, and it's honestly been life-changing. The headaches stopped. My posture improved. I sleep better. I'm a better, less stressed mom because I'm not constantly in pain. Maria is incredibly skilled, professional, and genuinely cares about helping people feel better.

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I'm in construction, on my feet all day, lifting heavy stuff. By 45, my lower back was shot. I was popping ibuprofen like candy and seriously worried I'd have to change careers or get surgery. Maria's approach is nothing like what I expected. This isn't some relaxation massage—it's serious therapeutic work. She identified that my pain wasn't just from lifting—it was from years of muscle imbalances and compensation patterns. By the third session, I was sleeping through the night without back pain for the first time in years. I've been seeing Maria every other week for six months now. My back pain is maybe 10% of what it was. I'm moving better, lifting smarter, and actually enjoying my job again. She also gave me exercises to do at home that actually work. Maria saved my back and probably my career.

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At 68, I've accumulated my share of aches and pains—arthritis in my hands, chronic shoulder tension, occasional sciatica. I'd accepted these as just part of getting older. Maria put me completely at ease. She spent time understanding my health history and customized the entire session to my needs. She found the perfect balance—firm enough to make a difference, gentle enough to feel safe. I walked out of that first session standing straighter and moving more easily than I had in years. The chronic shoulder pain that I thought was 'just arthritis' was actually largely from muscle tension—and it was significantly reduced after just one session! I've been seeing Maria monthly for eight months now. My sciatica hasn't flared up once. Maria is patient, skilled, and truly respectful of older bodies and their needs. This has genuinely improved my quality of life.

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