Marc is nothing short of spectacular. He's been working on me for the last few months, and I haven't felt this well in 2 years. He clearly is well versed in body dynamics and functional movement. Today's session was particularly fantastic. My left rhomboid has been paining for more than a year, and today, I finally got the release I needed.I can not say enough how transformational working with Marc has been for me in terms of pain relief and regaining upper body functional movement. Results like this don't happen overnight, but you are willing to commit to healing the damage you've done to your body, Marc, is the best therapist in northern Virginia to help you achieve this goal. read more

I have been with 2 therapist for over two years and they have been fabulous and helping me in my leg injuries providing advice regarding muscle treatment. As a result my poor injured leg has improved. All the doctors I went to cut my leg off with hip replacement surgery not so says Myothetapy therapists. Bottom line these people are a class act, read more

Alexandria myotherapy is amazing. If you are looking for skilled bodywork for your aches and pains, then This is your place. All of the staff are extremely talented and passionate about what they do. Leanne is genuine, hardworking, and really knows her stuff. I've had a few recent orthopedic injuries and surgeries, Leanne took the time to review my medical history, ask appropriate questions, and create a treatment plan. Finding her and this place has been life changing! Plus you can schedule appointments online! Just do it!! read more

Allison is a miracle-worker. 'Nuff said! The practice is a very nice, modern, clean space with spacious and well-appointed rooms. I was referred here by my Chiropractor and I'll definitely be referring friends here. read more

All the therapists are great. Darla really brings on intense relaxation with lymphatic massage. Allison has a beautiful manner and healing touch. Jenny adds yet another great perspective to deep massage, muscle release and relaxation. But all of them are awesome! read more

LeAnn is da bomb! Her stroke is so effective and patient. The muscles just surrender to her technique and you feel so much looser and better afterwards. Reward yourself with 90 minutes and you will not be sorry! read more

I have been going to Sheri for few years now. She is a wonderful therapist. She listens carefully and always asks for feedback to adjust the massage pressure and techniques. She also gives tips for at home exercises to help with managing the pain. She has certainly helped me to get through some difficult times. read more

I really looked forward to going here for a much needed massage. The ambience was lacking and after the service, the therapist never even asked how I was doing. The service was only ok. Some places you just know when they care, did not feel that here at all. Will not return. read more

Spa massages are all very well, but when you want physiologically-trained massage therapists who are masters of the craft of understanding the body, and using touch and pressure to make you healthy, then go here. The atmosphere at this place is very relaxing, but the focus is on working out the kinks in your muscle tissue which are constricted, strained, locked, or injured. I have been going to Maggie Wissert for years. I call her a "Massage Sage" in that she combines the science and art of body healing through touch and pressure in the way that only a very experienced person who loves their craft can. I've been to numerous massage places and I know the difference between a "Sage" and a good masseur or masseuse. Maggie will start by checking in with the client about what their problem spots are. She then works through the whole body and focuses on specific trigger points where knots and tension build up. She doesn't overwork the trouble spots, rather uses the power of pressure over time and also massages pain-referral spots in order to release constrictions. She will also describe what she is doing so the client's mind focuses on release. It's amazing how body awareness will help to heal. I get off the table feeling like revived person! It helps she is a sensitive and compassionate listener with a good sense of humor in her approach to healing. I cannot recommend more highly! This massage practice also offers luxurious coverings, heated massage tables (if you choose) and meditative music. I've also had really solid experiences with Rita, Darla and Sandy. read more

AMAZING! Saw Darla today for a lymphatic drainage massage and she has angelic, therapeutic hands. She didn't rush me one bit which is what normally happens when you get a massage. She spent a lot of time talking to me to get the whole picture and in doing that she has a client forever in me whether she has that amount of time each time or not. I was extremely impressed with her and WILL be back! Ok - update, the lymph node that was full is completely gone - no swelling!!! I am shocked. To top it off the owner called to thank me for my review. Classy from beginning to end! read more

Tenisha is a great massage therapist. Each visit with her helps to improve my health. She knows how to stimulate the muscles in the body to feel good again and wake up. read more

This is a excellent place to get a massage. ALLof the staff is professional an offer a range of massage and healing technics. They are real healers! read more

I've been seeing Sheri for a while now (at least 10 times) for myofascial massage, and I am more than happy. After almost every session (I always do an hour and a half), I feel like I have new life in my joints and muscles. She is the best I've seen because she actually listens to what you need and where to go where most massage therapists I've seen (and I've seen many because of chronic musculoskeletal pain) just do what they think they should do. And I feel these sessions with other therapists are a waste of time and money because I didn't feel free to be heard outside of "that hurts" (although I still see other massage therapists for supplemental massage monthly since it's cheaper...but you get what you pay for). My last myofascial therapist did the same (ongoing pain scale check in) but unfortunately, he no longer takes appointments. Seeing a review here on Yelp that indicates annoyance with Sheri's method, I see this is not everyone's "cup of tea" but it is essential for people like me with chronic pain problems. I have never met anyone else so willing and open to try other methods along with the usual myofascial massage, like gua sha, fasciablasting (byob), meridian line stretching, skin rolling, etc. If you see her for relaxation you probably won't be too happy (although I'm sure she scales down - just let her know), but if you want a collaborative therapy to really get some work done (yes, including you!), this is the person to see! P.S. Once in a while I feel the nails but it's not that bad (for me). read more

I have a back injury that spasms once a year or so due to various causes (carrying a baby car seat, sitting badly while working at a computer, etc.). It is extremely painful, but some great massage therapists, who have moved out of the area, have solved it in the past. Since I was close to tears in pain, I was extremely grateful when Sandra Levy had an appointment opening on a Sunday afternoon about a month ago. She was extremely knowledgeable, listened carefully and intently to my complaint, and seemed to know exactly what to do. With my permission, she used a Chinese scraping massage technique called Gua Sha that is painless, but gives you a really nasty-looking, red bruise on the area. She also used deep tissue massage on the area. I looked like I had had a nasty fall or fight! As she said it would, the bruise was gone in a couple of days. Also, in a couple of days, the pain and muscle spasms were completely gone! She also called to make sure I was o.k. afterwards. So I give my highest recommendation to Sandra Levy at Alexandria Myotherapy! read more

Aches and pains always feel better after my appointment at Alexandria Myotherapy. It is amazing the way they address the specifc concerns. Comfortable office and surroundings. I have enjoyed going to Alexandria Myotherapy now for 20 years. They are clearly the best in the area. read more

Very professional atmosphere All of the therapists are excellent My wife has been going their since 1985. I myself have been going since 2005. Great atmosphere very helpful and I feel much better. Mike R read more

As an office, very professional and well-run. As with all massage, your experience will vary based on your own wants and needs. I do not visit very often anymore, but it hasn't changed much. A very respectable massage clinic with a variety of offerings and therapists. I could never seem to find a therapist that I meshed with (bodywork-wise. they were all perfectly nice people), but they were still very skilled and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them if you're close by. Definitely a therapy focus then spa focus, which I like, but they have some more esoteric practices depending on the person (hot stone, reiki, etc...) Parking can be weird. Prices are on par with others in the area. I like the office, it's very quiet and welcoming. read more

Life takes a toll. This place is my #1 choice for any kind of therapeutic, restorative bodywork and has been for two decades. The therapists are top notch, know their stuff, and are committed to their client's wellness. This is not a revolving door "spa." Several therapists have been with Myotherapy for decades which speaks to the quality of the business itself. I have worked with Darla, Rita, and most recently Bo - and these individuals are angels in my body's life. Each brings totally different gifts. It's hard to put it into words, but Darla's touch and hot stones melt you from the inside out. Rita's gentleness whispers to your body and muscles and ligaments open up with her touch that you never realized were tight - until you feel them release. Bo is able to get in and create space in joints and sockets and fascia with his energetic touch that have been tight possibly for decades. I had the best night's sleep of my life after seeing Bo. It's worth the drive. When it comes to your body, don't take a chance - go to very best - and this place is very best. read more

Seems like a dependable massage clinic. In a good location/nice office setting, with easy street parking. Look for pre-pay discounted gift card promotions online! I paid $85 for one hour, which seems average to better than average for DC area. read more

Came in for the first time and was seen by Christina. The place is clean and quiet. I arrived on a weekend and printed out the parking pass and there was no difficulty finding a parking spot. I was seen promptly and was very pleased with the service and in general. It's a great place to get massage therapy! read more

I chose this place based on reviews so I feel the need to post. I had a sports massage with Sheri last week. Pros: - I did feel better after my massage. The pain I had was greatly alleviated and I felt better working out. - the place was very clean - The customer service was excellent and Sheri was incredibly kind - I felt comfortable speaking up and being vocal, and Sheri was receptive - she was strong. I felt the pressure was good and she constantly checked in to make sure it was. Cons -I've had a lot of massages, and for a sports massage I felt like Sheri was not very knowledgeable. She ran the session by "does it hurt here?" Which is a first for me. Given that a lot of pain is referred and originates elsewhere, it's important to know where the pain originated from and start there. Since I don't know the origin, this is why I get special massages from licensed therapists. I got the feeling she was not well versed in runners injuries and I'm not sure how this was a "sports" massage. I fear that the pain will come right back because it was just spot treated. - the session was indeed a full 60 min, but it was just slow. This one is hard to explain, but I just felt like other massages got more done in an hour. - here's the big one folks...Nails! I twice had nails digging into me so much that I said so. Listen, there are very few deal breakers for me in a massage and nails is one of them. It's really unacceptable. So if you're the kind of person who likes to tell someone "a little to the left," or tell the therapist exactly where to concentrate, and there are many people like this, Sheri is great and I'd recommend her. I took off one star for the lack of knowledge and one for the nails. I wasn't unhappy with my massage, but unfortunately will personally still need to look elsewhere. read more

I have been going to Alexandria Myotherapy for 7 months. During this time I have only worked with one person, Rita. I ended up finding this place by accident. I was looking for something to do about an ongoing problem with pain in my foot. It turns out Rita is a true massage professional with many years of experience and training. I told her about the problem I was having and her work made a significant relief to my problem. At that point I had seen my primary physician, a chiropractor and gotten several acupuncture treatments for it. None of them were as effective as the treatment I was provided here. Eventually, I ended up seeing a podiatrist that diagnosed it as a bruised nerve. He had to treat it with several injections over several weeks. It started improving very slowly with this almost as fast as it could have gone on its own. The treatment Rita provided helped relieve the pain and improve the problem as I recovered. This was very important given the pain I was dealing with. Rita is extremely knowledgeable and strives to do an excellent job every single time. I'd also like to talk about the venue itself: If you are not familiar with chains like Massage Envy, please let me explain. When you pay for a 1 hour massage at a franchise, you pay for something around 40 minutes of actual massage. The reason is because the massage therapist is required to do more than just give you a massage during the one hour you pay for: they required to prepare the room for you and wait for you to get undressed etc... Every single massage I have had at Alexandria Myotherapy, not only has been of superior quality, but has also met my expectations on the duration. If I pay for an hour I get a massage that lasts one FULL hour. If you are worried that the pricing is not as good as some promotional pricing out there...you are not really paying less in those other places. I believe the prices at Alexandria Myotherapy are regular market price if you just compare hours to dollars, but what most places provide for that amount of money does not come close in actual massage duration and quality. For that reason, I think getting a massage here is actually is a great deal better than market price. The lobby offers purified water and natural medicine literature. They also keep the air clean with air purifiers which I really appreciate because clean air contributes to the relaxation effect (at least on me it does) The decorations are mostly indigenous which I find very pleasing. The expensive stuff is where it counts. The massage tables are heated and the tables can automatically rise and lower so that you don't have to climb in and out of the table. This may be especially important if you are coming in for back pain! Also, the massage rooms are spacious. I am looking forward to my next massage!! read more

I strongly recommend Bonnie, Rita, Sheri and Sandy. Actually, I strongly recommend this entire practice, but finding the right massage therapist for what you need (and what your body needs that week or whatever) is a highly personal decision and every body responds differently to certain touches. That said, Alexandria Myotherapy, like the practice where I work (full disclosure: I'm a massage therapist!) recruits therapists with such diverse skills and deep knowledge that I'm confident you'll find the right therapist for you -- just as I have since 1999. read more

I've been going to see Andrea at Alexandria Myotherapy for several years now and I'm never disappointed. The massages are reasonably-priced and more focused on therapy on luxury. The location is convenient and they even send out coupons to regular customers. All in all I would highly recommend. read more

I am a client of Christina Miller King at Alexandria Myotherapy and have been remiss in writing a review for her especially since she helped me rid myself of a chronic pain in my shoulder area that I have had for over 5 years. Christina is not only exceptionally professional and skillful in her field but is also very knowledgeable in the areas of injury rehabilitation and prevention outside of massage therapy. After an aggressive and punishing series of appointments as well as following Christina's suggestions for stretching and exercise, I was finally able to be pain and stiffness free for in first time in a half decade. I am happy to highly recommend Christina and Alexandria Myotherapy for anyone experiencing similar chronic issues. read more

It was easy to make appt. They recommend parking on street due to construction stuf goin on in parking lot. They have a wide range of different types of masseuse. They see patients for medical issues and also just relaxation type massages. Bonnie was awesome. She worked out my kinks and spent good amount of time on all my problem areas. Walked away much better than how I walked in. It was $95 for 60min. Yes I've had cheaper but read more

I've been to Alexandria Myotherapy for many years for massage, Reiki and ortho-bionomy services with the therapist Angela and I highly recommend all of them. I tend to have many overuse injuries since I am a long distance runner and do a lot of yoga. However, thanks to Angela's extraordinary talent, I'm always up and running again. If you have never tried Reiki or ortho-bionomy, I encourage you to experience how powerful they are, especially from her healing hands. Plus the office is very efficiently run and you can schedule online. read more

I learned of this practice on Yelp and decided to try it. The management went the extra mile to accommodate my schedule. I melted into the heated massage table, a first for me and fantastic on a cold day. Allison did a great job. I walked in with some lower back discomfort and walked out feeling fantastic. Very professional, low key atmosphere. I would go again and would recommend AM to others. read more

I lived in Arlington and Alexandria VA for almost 30 years. I recently moved to the Nashville TN area and want to say---the place I miss the most is Alexandria Myotherapy in Old Town. It is a haven of healing. The professional expertise and experience of each massage therapist is unmatched in the DC area (in my opinion). Many doctors and chiropractors send their patients here. That speaks volumes! I've been to several therapists there over the years, but my favorite is Rita. Berkeley, the MIddle East, the Far East, and several other schools of massage have deepened her gift of being 'present' and acting as a healer on many levels. This place is not just another new age, incense-burning, 'skin polishing' establishment. The caliber of talent here is far above the norm. One visit and most realize nothing else comes close. Note: if it's your first visit, get there at least 15-20 minutes ahead of time. There's plenty of street parking, but sometimes you have to drive around a bit. read more

I have been here several times over the years mostly for a relaxing therapeutic massage which are far better than any spa massage. It is a comfortable, clean and caring facility. Street parking is usually quite easy. They are wonderful about addressing any particular issues as well as relaxing you to "wet noodle" stage. I was having some annoying head/neck/shoulder pain which I thought would go away on its own. As it got worse I got a last minute appointment with Darla. She asked me if I wanted to just focus on those points or have a more therapeutic session or a bit of both. Opting for mostly the relief of the neck pain, she quite literally dug into those knots. It is not a comfortable massage but I could feel those knots gradually untangle until by the end of the session I came away free of that pain and with a smile on my face! read more

Yesterday I went in for my 1st massage here and I ended up booking an appointment with Darla. At the onset of my appointment I filled out new patient paperwork and gave a rating of my areas of concern from greatest to least. She and I talked before my massage began and I expressed my issues of concern which had brought me in to get work done. The massage started out fairly good but as we got into the work I noticed that she wasn't responding to the way my body would cringe up when she was putting on too much pressure. She would push in a sensitive area that I reacted too more than once until I made an obvious movement to signal that this was causing me pain. The 60 minute massage was a full body massage which was fine but not enough attention was put on the areas of concern that I had mentioned at the onset on both the paperwork and during our consultation. That was a bit disappointing. A very odd occurrence as well was that when my massage therapy session was over, when I leaned up to get off of the table I notice that Darla had removed some of the linen from the massage table I was on and had strewn it on the floor. I've had massages done for years and have never had a massage therapist throw linen on the floor like that. They usually wait until the client is gone then change all linens on the table. What she did was off putting. I still gave her a tip at the end of my services but I wouldn't recommend her. If you choose this establishment for your massage work be certain to choose someone else read more

Alexandria Myotherapy, particularly Sandy Levy, changed my life. When I first went to Sandy several years ago I was experiencing chronic neck pain and wondered if it was something I would just have to endure. Not only did that ease and almost entirely dissipate over time, but any issue related to my muscular-skeletal system is taken care of by Sandy. She is incredibly knowledgable and compassionate. Also, her blend of warmth, while maintaining professional atmosphere, is a welcome change from other experiences I've had. I would recommend Alexandria Myotherapy and Sandy to anyone looking to heal a muscular issue or just looking for massage maintenance. read more

Upon a recommendation by a friend I had a massage at Alexandria Myotherapy today with Maggie and it was the best massage I have ever had. I have a lot of problems with my neck and upper back and I find most massage therapists I've been to spend way too much time on other areas, but she asked beforehand where I'd like for her to focus and really got into all of my knots. Highly recommended! I'll be back! read more