I don't live in Petaluma but did enjoy one session with Jim Sternn some years ago -- it was wonderful! I did enjoy my appointment with him. He is very knowledgable and worked with just the right amount of pressure for me. He respected my privacy during my massage and made sure I felt safe and comfortable. My massage didn't hurt much at all. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. I don't know of anywhere else that would've taken better care of me. I had a great experience. For me, an indifferent massage therapist who is impersonal in his tx is worse than no massage at all! I was so glad that I didn't have to worry about that here. He had smooth enough hands, which helped make the massage enjoyable.