Private Bodywork
Best for clients who want a session tailored around how their body feels that day. Pacing, pressure, focus areas, and areas to avoid are agreed before care begins.
Private massage · bodywork · wellness
Private bodywork, centered around you.
Discreet, appointment-led body care shaped around your comfort, preferences, and desired experience.
Explore experiencesRelaxation, shaped around you.
Private location
Private appointments
Personalized sessions
Mobile by request
Bodywork, massage, and wellness
Choose the kind of care you need.
Session details, timing, and pricing are confirmed directly before an appointment is accepted.
Massage
Best for relaxation and everyday muscular tension. Choose lighter or firmer pressure, with focused attention available for the neck, shoulders, back, or legs.
Wellness Session
Best when you want time to slow down and reset. Available wellness elements can be combined within the time you reserve and are confirmed during your inquiry.
Meet Alva
Personal care, guided by clear communication.
Alva personally handles every inquiry and appointment. Before your visit, you will discuss the service, setting, pressure, focus areas, comfort needs, professional boundaries, and next steps—so you know what to expect.
Her approach is warm, unhurried, and responsive. Preferences can be revisited at any point, and every appointment remains consent-led and professionally bounded.
Session rates
Time reserved for you.
Choose the setting and total time you would like to reserve. Multiple selected services may be combined within the reserved appointment time.
At the private studio
Private studio appointment
A private appointment in a calm, dedicated setting.
At an approved location
Mobile appointment
A private appointment at an approved California location, with travel terms from San Jose confirmed directly.
An inquiry does not confirm an appointment. A 40% upfront deposit is required to hold an accepted appointment. The deposit is refundable only when cancellation is made more than 2 hours before the scheduled appointment time. San Jose-area location, travel, and session details are confirmed directly before payment.
The space
Designed for stillness.
A warm, carefully paced environment for private appointments. Location, accessibility, and arrival information are shared during confirmation.
A closer look
Gallery.
Browse the space and moments from Alva Jay Private Bodywork.
What to expect
Clear care, before, during, and after.
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Before
Plan together
Share your preferred service, timing, setting, pressure, focus areas, accessibility needs, and boundaries. Alva confirms availability and private arrival details directly.
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During
Stay comfortable
Pacing and pressure remain responsive to you. You can ask for an adjustment, pause, or end the session at any time.
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After
Leave unhurried
Take a moment to reset before leaving. Any relevant, simple aftercare guidance is shared at the close of your appointment.
Plan with confidence
What you need before requesting a session.
Private appointments work best when expectations are simple, visible, and agreed in advance.
Comfort & boundaries
Appointments are consent-led and professionally bounded. Preferences can be discussed at any time.
Health & hygiene
Fresh linens and a clean appointment setting are prepared for each client. Please reschedule if you are unwell.
Credentials
Alva’s massage therapy certificate of completion is available to view before you inquire.
View certificatePrivate location
Exact studio or approved mobile-arrival details are shared directly after the request is accepted.
Clear booking steps
Request → review → deposit → confirmation → private details. An inquiry is not an appointment confirmation.
Cancellation terms
A 40% deposit holds an accepted appointment. It is refundable only when cancellation is more than two hours before the scheduled time.
Read booking termsBefore you inquire
Frequently asked questions.
Clear answers about service area, travel, booking, payment, and available care.
Where does Alva Jay Private Bodywork serve clients?
Alva Jay Private Bodywork is based in San Jose, California. Private studio and mobile appointments are available by request, and travel terms are confirmed directly before an appointment is accepted.
Does Alva travel for appointments?
Yes. Travel is available by request from San Jose for approved California locations. Location, travel terms, timing, and session details are confirmed directly.
How do I request an appointment?
Use the website inquiry form, text message, Signal, Telegram, or email to ask about availability. An inquiry does not confirm an appointment until Alva responds directly.
Is payment collected through the website?
No payment is collected through the website inquiry form. A 40% upfront deposit is requested only after availability and appointment details are confirmed. The deposit is refundable only when cancellation is made more than 2 hours before the scheduled appointment time.
What services are available?
Available services include private bodywork, massage, and wellness sessions. Multiple services may be combined within the reserved appointment time.
Client reviews
In their words.
Feedback shared by clients after their appointments.
Client feedback is published with names shortened or omitted for privacy.
I really enjoyed my time. The session felt calm and comfortable, and it was easy to settle into. I would happily book again.
An amazing bodywork session. The care felt thoughtful and skilled, and I left feeling refreshed, relaxed, and lighter than when I arrived.
One of the best head, neck, and shoulder massages I have had. My tension eased, I felt deeply relaxed, and I slept well afterward.
Fantastic service from beginning to end. The session felt well handled and polished — exactly the reset I needed that day.
I enjoyed every part of the appointment. The communication was clear, the atmosphere was comfortable, and everything went exactly as promised.
Very professional and respectful. She clearly knows her work and made sure I was comfortable before, during, and after the session.
The booking process was clear and transparent from start to finish. Communication was respectful, the instructions were simple, and I felt at ease.
The deposit process was smooth and clearly explained. Everything felt professional, respectful, and trustworthy before the appointment even began.
I had to reschedule, and it was handled with patience and kindness. She was accommodating, calm, and genuinely considerate throughout.
The whole experience felt reliable and easy. Clear communication made the appointment simple to confirm, and the care felt very professional.
A truly restorative experience. She listened carefully, understood where I was carrying tension, and helped me feel more open and at ease.
Every time I leave, I feel lighter, looser, and more centered. Her touch has real care behind it, and the session goes beyond a basic massage.
A good, steady session that helped me relax and reset. I appreciated the calm pacing and the easy, respectful tone.
Skilled, attentive, and very focused on comfort. The session helped ease tension I had been carrying for a long time.
A satisfying session with a thoughtful approach. I left feeling looser and calmer, and glad I made the appointment.
Ready when you are
Make space for yourself.
Start with a private inquiry. No appointment is confirmed until Alva responds directly.