Kelly is wonderful and a true master at the art of massage! This is no ordinary spa treatment. We…read moreare working on a treatment plan to help treat ailments that have plagued me for some time. I highly recommend Kelly at Bare Essentials!

Truly a gift. Incredibly responsive and accommodating. Don't doubt it. Take your life back…read more This is a well prepared space that puts you at ease and instills confidence the moment you walk in. While it's been quite some time since I had any work done, my expectations were far exceeded. An expert, who is especially calculated and conscious of areas affected for a lifetime. In all honesty, I began to believe I was hardwired to hurt, a simple but real belief linking throughout life since my childhood. Truly a gift, to experience, without a doubt, an intentional and intuitive specialists healing in massage. Reach out and book an appointment today. Once you float out the door and on to your next endeavor, you'll remember this, and appreciate even more this articulation of such an extraordinary and unique experience. I'll be back as regularly as is reasonable, and ooking forward to it!

From start to finish, Kristal was fantastic. A much-needed visit and felt amazing when I left!…read moreCan't wait for my 2nd session. The fact I could get in same day made it even more of a great experience.

I got into a car accident on a few days ago, which increased my chronic pain, to constant pain. In…read morenew and old areas, and I honestly just needed some relief. The original place I wanted to go (which I have an appt for in an hour today) was closed. I checked the reviews and found this place. I knew it was new, but always love giving new places a try, and of course to review until my heart's content so you don't experience what I did. First, Amy (I believe the owner) was the only one there. Upon walking up I rang the doorbell, she kindly greater me at the door and immediately took my temperature and gave me hand sanitizer. I undressed, laid on the table, told her about my accident and the pain areas, and she got to work. When I say work, I mean it. She was walking on my back, using vigorous and painful movements across my neck and shoulders. I kept saying it hurt, she'd stop for a moment and then go right back to it. I booked for 90 minutes, was told it was $80 (it is advertised here for $79.99). The first hour was spent on just my back, I was begging her to move onto the rest of my body, she kept saying "yes, later, later." I get massages regularly, 1-4 times every 14 days at a local wellness center in my home town. I've had lots of massages from all different places and this was the most unique. She was slapping my legs and feet pretty hard, which felt okay oddly enough, but was sudden and unexpected. To sum it up, Amy doesn't speak much English at all, she has a hard time with numbers, telling me my next visit will be only $90 for 90 minutes, which is a $10 increase, I'm sure was just a language mistake. I told her the tip amount, in which she added $100 to, and I'm glad I caught it before processing my card. I truly wish I could give more stars or had a better experience, but I felt no relief. I was so tense my jaw was clenched the hole time. The only reason I didn't get up is because I was so desperate for relief that I was hoping it would just get better. I have another massage appointment now at a different place, seeking the relief I wanted and hoped for yesterday. Amy has the opportunity for improvement and she does have cool techniques, but understanding clients is VITAL. She didn't know I was in more pain most of the time, and needs to learn numbers so clients are charged properly. No have high hopes for this place and would come back, but some things would have to change. The facility is very nice and well kept though. There were faux flowers on the table which was a relaxing addition, and immediately put me at ease. I just wish that ease had lasted.

I was in need of a deep tissue massage! This is the BEST deep tissue massage I've experienced in my…read moreLIFE! I'm visiting Gainesville for work and I was incredibly stressed and tense! I called and book a same day appointment!!! The business is on University Ave. close to the University of Florida! The inside is sparking clean and spacious! Beautifully decorated! As soon as I walked in I felt more relaxed! I thoroughly enjoyed my massage, my therapist, and the ambiance! I highly recommend and I will be going back!!!

If you are looking for a truly deep tissue massage that will really loosens you up, this is your…read moreplace! The massage therapist is very kind and accommodating. This is not a light relaxation massage, this really gets into the knots and loosens up tight muscles as the therapist uses her body weight to really get deep into the tissues. I always tell therapists that I like deep pressure, but I rarely get as deep a pressure as I hope for. I was very pleasantly surprised and grateful that I had to actually ask her for a little bit less pressure a few times (that is saying a lot for me), which she was very conscientious about and asked about frequently throughout the massage. The facility was also very nice and clean, and the sheets and betting all felt very nice and clean as well. Overall, a great experience.

ASHLEY WAS WONDERFUL. I got the worst period cramps right when my facial started during my first…read moretime there, and when I tell you she took great care of me. She turned the fan on and off for me while I was having hot flashes and was so understanding and offered to make me some tea to help with the pain. I went to her again (cramp-free this time ) and the experience was just as good.

The spa is wonderful...I just drove down from Indiana...back hurt...got 90 min. Massage now good as…read morenew ;)

I called Susie on the day that I had a splitting headache. I had been in pain for 7 days. Though…read moreSusie was not scheduling any appointments that day, she understood what I was going through and saw me that same day. Her massage room was so calming and welcoming. She has a soft, easy voice that is reassuring and very comforting. I loved how she explained everything she was doing, which muscles she was working and by the time I left I was not only pain free but completely relaxed. Her prices are more than fair and she is very knowledgable about how our bodies work. If you need an hour (or more) away from the noise of the world, this is the place you should spend it. Highly recommended.

It's hard to be down on a spa that was essentially a gift, but Touch of Heaven is anything but…read more The place is nice looking enough, very girly, and smelling nice, but it's definitely not in the same class as other spas. The dressing room was dirtier than should be; the carpet didn't look vacuumed and towels and robes from the previous person were still on the floor. Strike one. The massage was nice, a bit rough, but relaxing. The music playing was awful, though, and ruined the experience. Strike two. Next up was the mani/pedi and all that can be said is that one could do a better job at home alone with an emery board. The nail technician seemed nice enough at first, but quickly started talking politics and religion -- subjects that are fine for discussion in the appropriate venue. Being held hostage in a leaking pedicure chair is not one of them. She kept filing too close and caused blood not once, but twice. During the manicure, she went on and on about how awful our town is now that it's becoming more "citified" and that the student population has pretty much ruined it's quaintness. The only reason we live in this town is because of the university, both having finished our advanced degrees there. The manicure took forever and three and a half hours after entering the spa, I finally left. When I got into the car, I noticed that there was nailpolish all over my cuticles. There were air bubbles in the toe polish and a huge smear on the side of my foot. As I drove away, I left more stressed out than I had when I arrived.

If you are looking for a spa that isn't snotty and feels homey, this is the one. I think that…read moreTouch of Heaven has good services, reasonable prices, and the employees all make you feel right at home. They have this pamper sampler which there is a list of services that you can choose from and you get 3 of them for $89. I love the facial, massage, and alpha spa capsule (for those of you who have never heard of one of these, it looks like a space ship and you lie in it and it blows aromatherapy scents at you and plays music. The inside of the capsule is like a sauna and then it has vibratory massage), what a way to RELAX.

Christine Ellis is an expert acupuncturist. She listens, assesses and discusses what she finds. I…read morewould highly recommend her to anyone. I have used her for years as part of my regular regime.