Pure Heaven! After a long week and an even longer month, I was treated to a Reiki session with…read moreJulie Szekely. From the moment she turned on the soft music and I laid on the heated massage table, I started to relax; Then Julie took over with her healing energy. Before I knew it, our time was up and my body felt like I had been through a weekend retreat at a health spa. After our session, Julie sent me an email about her recommendations going forward and how to improve on my specific ailments. What a treat....and so worth the time spent!!

I've been a customer of Alisa for many years and have nothing but praise for her expertise, skill…read moreand manor. I've had back issues that since I was a teenage and have gone to many physical therapists with mixed results. Since discovering Caring Hands and Alisa I have been a faithful customer. I would recommend her to anyone.

I had a massage with Alisa today. The massage, the environment, and her demeanor were all exactly…read morewhat I was looking for. Plus, I was happy to have gotten an appointment the same morning that I called for one. When I arrived, I first filled out an intake form in a comfortable seating area lit by natural light and talked to her about why I was there. She listened carefully, asked what I felt were the right questions, and gave helpful and empathetic input. The (heated) massage table was in a space to the side with ambient lighting. I got a relaxation massage, and it was wonderful; she knew when to go more lightly and when to give more pressure. And as a plus, I loved the lotion she used too; it wasn't as oily as others are and had a really soothing (but not overpowering) scent. Sometimes massage therapists are too clinical or too talkative or don't seem to have much intuition about things. Sometimes the background music is bleh or there is just something indistinct about the experience that disappoints me. But none of these things were true about Alisa or about my experience at the Caring Hands studio. If I wasn't moving away I think I would make regular appointments with her! I also love the idea of getting reiki or a massage-reiki combo that's available at Caring Hands through another practitioner.

I don't know how else to put it...this was the best massage I've ever had…read more I've had many massages, I've taken massage classes, and my dad is a massage therapist. Valerie is strong, attentive, friendly, and takes the time to get to know what makes you tense before the massage begins. I definitely recommend!

I have tried to get a massage with this sole practictioner now for almost 1 month. There is always…read moresome reason why she can't see me .She asked me to schedule through her scheduling system. I did and then went for my appointment today.. with absolutely no compassion , told me I had the wrong day.. For a service provider, she lacks total compassion.. She gets a negative 1 for any kind of support.

Mary found each and every spot that needed good, deep work after a hard race. And unlike others she…read morereally took the time to get to know me and what I wanted out of the massage. The environment is very relaxing and very conveniently located. If you can absolutely book a full 90 minute session with Mary! I look forward to having her work on me again after my next race!

If you like deep intuitive massage, you will fall in love with Mary. Every once in a while you like…read moresomething so much you don't want to share with the world. So feel lucky... you, you! ...that I am sharing this with you. My personal problem areas are in the upper back -- I hold all of my tension in my shoulders and I have knots like craters. Every massage I went to lasted me a few days and Mary always knew how to find and loosen me right up. She also gave me tips about things I need to do at home that would help me continue to relax and remove those knots. I have been seeing Mary for massage for years now, on and off for long and short periods of time. I wouldn't have thought a tiny little package could pack such a powerful punch (okay, well no punching, just lots of pressure as asked for)! And, I love her dog who makes me wish I had a dog. A dog like that.

MaryGail Sullivan has amazing massage therapy skills. I have…read morebeen receiving therapeutic massage from MaryGail for several years. She is a very knowledgeable therapist and uses muscular therapy and orthopedic massage. She can work out even my toughest knots. She is caring and incredibly knowledgeable about the human body. She is also very good at making her clients feel comfortable and at ease. http://www.marygailsullivanlmt.com/default.html the techniques she uses are explained here. I won't go to anyone else!!!

Mary Gail is a skilled and warm massage therapist and a seasoned teacher. Her office feels like a…read morelittle haven tucked away. There is lots of convenient parking nearby-- including a huge parking lot in back of not your average Joe's. Her dogs are in the room or milling about, lending extra healing energy. Excuse me for the energy comment--I've spent too much time drinking green juice and doing yoga;) I was referred to Mary Gail by my chiropractor last year. She is special & I highly recommend going to her for massage therapy.

Overall, a nice experience. 4.5 Stars…read more Zenergy is pretty much a one-woman show run by Lily and she's great. She's very friendly and good at what she does -- you can feel the difference in your body immediately. Appointments can be made via email, calling, or texting; but be sure to give her about 48 hours notice. I went to her Mass Ave location, but she also does home massages. For my visit, I had an hour-long Swedish massage and I have to say that it's definitely one of the better ones I had. She was very professional and asked about my preferences and needs. When I told her about my upper back scoliosis, she didn't automatically avoid working that area or completely ignore what I said (like some other masseuses have done), she just gently worked it until it got better. My shoulders and neck honestly haven't felt that relaxed and comfortable in a long time. I also asked her to focus on my hands and feet and she did a good job. The only reason why this isn't a full 5 Stars is because of the atmosphere -- it just wasn't very conducive to relaxation. In all fairness though, that is not Lily's fault. She just happens to share the office with a therapist(?), so the decor felt a little out of place for a massage. The location is very convenient though; it's right on Mass Ave, with loads of metered parking nearby and within reach of several bus stops. Overall, I would definitely visit Lily again and would recommend her services to anyone. She does a great job and I've already bought the $75 for $50 Yelp Deal for my next appointment. Pro-Tip: It's cash or PayPal only -- no cards yet. Roughly $65 for 60 minutes.

Lily consistently gives amazing massage. It's been difficult to find a therapist who is both…read moreknowledgable and versatile, but I know I'm in good hands (literally) with her. She gives amazing and strong deep tissue, which can be hard to find, or her touch can be very soothing if I'm stressed and looking for relaxation. Her Reiki is very powerful as well. I always come out feeling like I'm walking on air. I'm never disappointed when I leave here, which is a nice change from some of the other body/energy work experiences I've had. Highly recommended.

Sonya is a thoughtful and talented healer. Her space in Arlington is very relaxing and a great…read moreenvironment for treatment.

I have been seeing Sonya Chu for over six months now for acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Being an…read moreacupuncturist myself, I am picky about who treats me! I have sought her help for various conditions: shoulder, neck and jaw pain, low energy, and seasonal allergy symptoms. A few weeks ago, I was experiencing some stiffness in my shoulder joint. Sonya was able to restore my full range of motion in my shoulder after just one treatment! Her treatments are gentle, effective, and I always feel extremely relaxed afterwards. She is super friendly and funny too; I look forward to seeing her weekly!

Amber is wonderful. I have known Amber since 2011. We first met because we had similar jobs. Even…read morethough our jobs changed, I always felt I would stay connected with Amber. I reconnected with Amber a little over a year ago through her reiki practice. Since then I have been seeing her regularly and I love it. Amber is very knowledgeable and skilled as a therapist, reiki master, and energy healer. She has helped me tremendously and I look forward to continuing my work with her. She is passionate about what she does and she shares her knowledge willingly. Through my work with Amber, I have been able to practice better self-care with various methods. I am even planning to become reiki certified myself, so that I can deepen my practice and continue to learn.

I cannot say enough positive things about the services Amber provides. If you're looking for an…read morealternative way to reduce stress and anxiety, maintain balance and feel better both physically and mentally, I highly recommend making an appointment. My first experience with Amber was in a group setting with my family where we had our first experience with the "Angel messages" she receives and delivers. This took place in November of 2015 and I have been seeing her on a monthly basis since May of 2016 for reiki with guidance. Since then my overall quality of life has increased significantly. Depression is a thing of the past for me and I experience minimal anxiety compared to what I used to. She has encouraged me to eliminate any negative, excess baggage that has been dragging me down for years which has had an extremely positive impact on my life. I leave every session feeling fully recharged and focused. None of the other experiences I have had with therapy have been this profound or helpful. So lucky I found her!