Kaivalya Bodywork in Watertown

Raffi is great. I've been having some hip pain, saw him a few times and feel much better. I went for a run right after seeing Raffi and had the best run of my marathon training! Not sure what he did, but I was flying out there (relatively speaking) for nine miles.

I have been fortunate enough to be a client of Raffi’s since he first started his massage therapy practice. His practice has deepened as he learned and incorporated new bodywork techniques. Raffi is so much more than a masseuse. He is a wise observer, keen listener and deep thinker. He had a natural healing gift from the start and has developed that into a profoundly therapeutic, individualized approach to body mechanics and healing.

I am so thankful for everything Raffi has done for me! He is an amazing healer and wonderful, caring person. He has been there for me time and time again when I've needed help with walking, or improving my flexibility and strengthening my body in so many ways. He has been phenomenal working on scar tissue, hip alignment, elbow mobility, my neck, and so much more. I literally would not have healed so miraculously if it wasn't for him. Now I can spent time in the woods going on adventures in ways I didn't know would be possible. I cannot recommend him enough. If I could, I would give him ten stars out of five.

Raffi is wonderful. He appropriately adjusts the pressure and technique based on age and what pains. He is incredibly patient and kind to his elders too. My mother in law always has positive things to say.

I came across Raffi's name sort of randomly in a neighborhood post - his focus on postural issues caught my attention. Lucky! I was new to massage therapy at that point, and wasn't sure what my expectations should be. For others who might be new to this: you walk out feeling great, but more importantly, it is a total reset and he provides instructions on ways to stand/sit/walk/sleep that get you on the right path to a long term improvement. He's a gentle soul and a good listener and will get you to a better place. I can't say enough good things about him! I only wish I were closer so I could see him more often - still, worth the trip.

I've been a client of Raffi's for several years now, and I still go despite the fact that I live in Boxborough and his office is in Watertown. It's worth the extra drive to work with Raffi. Not only is he extremely talented at what he does, but he's also just a really genuinely good person. He really cares about his customers and takes time to listen. I have recommended Raffi to many of my friends and acquaintances. I look forward to my next session with him!

Im a licensed massage therapist myself, and I am extremely impressed with Raffi's knowledge, perceptiveness, and touch. He certainly knows how to listen, look, feel, and make profound yet gentle changes to the body. I will definitely be back, even if just to learn more from him!

Raffi is a massage magician! I have had chronic, SI pain, every day, for years. At our first session, he quickly recognized a postural issue that my doctor and chiropractor have been missing. It was causing the problem! I left my 90 minute sports massage PAIN-FREE and am still pain free thanks to the time he took to educate me on what exercises will aggravate my condition and what will keep it at bay. He has clearly devoted himself to learning as much as possible about the human body, and how to make it experience the world more gently. If you are looking for a deep-tissue massage with results, or for help with chronic pain, I highly recommend Raffi Kaivalya Bodywork. I am now standing pain-free and DRIVING pain free for the first time in fifteen years. I am so very grateful!