It is very easy to give a 5 Star Reviews to Restorative Massages and Wellness, LLC. thanks to two…read moreoutstanding massage therapists, Steve and Sharmese. Steve is fantastic! Best massage I have ever had and I highly recommend to everyone! Steve is clearly #1, and Sharmese is a close second. Both Steve and Sharmese are very experienced and spend the time with you to understand any issues before you get a massage. They are truly amazing! The space is crystal clean, welcoming, and comfortable and every precaution taken. I have never had any issue about safety. Both Steve and Sharmese's approach is warm, kind, and compassionate and they take the time and each has extensive expertise to understand and meet each client's needs and goals. The massage is always outstanding ... their skill is incredible! It was immensely therapeutic for me as it helped me greatly reduce my stress and relax deeply, as well as decrease my neck and back pain and increase my flexibility. I would strongly recommend both Steve and Sharmese at Restorative Massage and Wellness. Steve is a thoughtful, dedicated therapist that provides personalized treatment to his clients. He draws from a wealth of knowledge and experience along with completing the full doctorate program in physical therapy so Steve is beyond masseuse trained. I would highly recommend Steve to friends and family. I am regularly booked with Steve and find out well in advance if he is on vacation so I can book Sharmese as a backup. The desk staff is also excellent in working to get you in, if there are no openings, and you are waiting for a cancellation. True professional staff all around! I met Isaac my first time here who is the owner and a licensed trained masseuse too. Isaac treats the staff professionally because he truly understands what it takes to be #1 in this field! Parking on Washington Street is free, and if you cannot find a space, the side street has plenty of spaces as a backup.

Came back after awhile to work with Wiallace as Isaac has always been my go to. He was pleasant and…read morekept checking in on the pressure during massage. He incorporated stretching techniques as well deep tissue pressure. I'm sore but in a good way as I needed to release tension in body and back (I work as an event producer, I'm a dancer and work out a lot)! Seeing him next week to continue my bodywork.

Season Day Spa is amazing. I almost don't want to share this review because it's such a great…read moresecret. Every massage I've had has been amazing, profession and I always leave feeling so much better. Call ahead and bring cash if you can since there's a fee for credit cards as there is in most places these day.

I got a couples massage with my husband there last night. My massage was terrific but my husband's…read moremasseuse was texting throughout his whole massage! She was using one hand and wasn't into it when he looked up to see what was going on. He saw her texting a number of times. I would have gone back but can't now because his was so horrible! :(

Spa had complimentary mini cupcakes and champagne to sip on while waiting in the front. Got a one…read morehour massage and on hour facial. Facial was so relaxing I did indeed fall asleep, which was good and bad because that's how magical my aesthetician was but then I wasn't able to enjoy all the creams etc she applied. At first I thought the massage wasn't going to be effective bc it felt like she wasn't getting the knots out, but that's a testament to her skills because after I felt so loose and better than I had after my most recent massage at a different spa.

Not a very relaxing facial. - spend about 2 minutes total on…read moreextraction, when I got home my face had plenty of white heads I had yet to take care of myself - No guidance during the facial whatsoever - Was forgotten about twice. Once upon arrival I was left in the room for what seems like 10minutes for her to come back to after I got comfortable. Another was during my face mask, I was forgotten about on a hot bed I had no way turning off. The appointment was supposed to be an hour and lasted an hour and twenty minutes. - The salon is small and I kept hearing bursts of laughter, I'm all about fun at work, yet that wasn't very relaxing -To pay anywhere from $125-$250 for a facial under such circumstances is simply not worth it for me

Been here several times and always enjoy my massage. Excellent place to have in the communityread more

Absolutely terrible. I was 10 minutes into getting a massage when another person came into the room…read moreand said I had to leave because they just booked 2 new reservations. I said, "But I'm getting a massage now!" Nobody spoke English so I was very confused. They made me get dressed and leave, but the best part was they wanted me to pay! I WILL NEVER step foot in this place. They basically kicked me out because they could make more money on a couple who didn't want to wait. Stay away!

Paula is fantastic. I was able to schedule a last minute massage for the following morning and I am…read moreso glad I did. Paula took the time to find out what specific areas I wanted to focus on. The room was comfortable and relaxing. I will definitely be back!

Paula is the best that I had in years. I am her permanent…read morecustomer for almost 5 years.She can treat sciatica and any other muscular pain. After session I feel complictly relaxing. Based on your needs she provide right pressure,sometimes its gentle sometimes tight. Usually she chosen the right one. Highly recommend.The price is reasonable.

This is one of the worst places that I have ever gone to…read more First, the place is hidden behind a store. When you walk up, it's an old house, that's not in very good shape. You walk in to the main waiting area to "check in" and pay. If it's not too busy, there may be 1 or more providers just hanging around in the front room...something you never see in a more traditional massage facility. If you have an appointment with a specific provider, she will will escort you to a room. If you don't have an appointment, you will be assigned one of the providers hanging out in the front room. NOTE: There's a reason they're hanging around in the front room and don't have set appointments...clients don't wish to schedule with them...so you get what you pay for. You are escorted to one of their rooms. I have been in several of the rooms, including one in the basement. More times than not, these rooms are not the nicest. And then there's the massage. What can I say...they are nothing more than a basic rub-down. Although to be fair, of the handful of massages that I have had there, I did have one provider who provided an above average massage. I'm not sure if all of the providers are licensed massage therapists. Perhaps you should ask to see the provider's license when you enter the room? At any rate...this should be the last place you should go for a massage.

Mandala spa is a nice little retreat, just down the street from O'Hara's in Newton…read more From the front - you wouldn't realize what a treasure it is. The interior isn't quite up to the standards of the highest-end spas downtown, but it's clean, pleasant, and very relaxing. Sure - it's not quite as nice - but you're saving an hour or more of driving time, plus tolls, gas, etc. And the quality of the most important thing - the massage - is as good as it gets. All of the therapists I've seen are great, but Sandra is my favorite. She's really amazing. Patient, thoughtful, and incredibly skilled. Definitely ask for her if she's available.

Blue lotus is a smaller yoga studio in needham center. The classes are peaceful and really hit the…read morespot when you need a quick stretch. I know they do acupuncture and some other treatments but I have only had experience with their yoga classes. All the teachers are super nice too. Would definitely recommend for someone who is newer to practicing yoga or wants to pop into a class every once and a while.

Beautiful Young studio with talented teachers and small class sizes. Offering a variety of classes…read morefrom Beginner, to Spa, Hatha, Flow and restore, Family and teen yoga. Tai Chi classes, massage and Accupuncture are also offered. I have tried Susan's skillful 6am, Kathryn's poetic and precise movement 7am, Michelle's traditional energetic 9:30 am, Masha's lovely brave Camel Climax with awesome assists (she was a sub for Michelle's 9:30 ). Masha also teaches a Flow and Restore I can't wait to experience! Alex's Calming wonderful Spa yoga is not to be missed at 7:30 Thurs and is offered another time also.So many classes offered and with unlimited classes for 2 weeks for $25 you can't go wrong! I hope to get to all the classes offered! Verna Gurwitz

Be warned. The management here is a money grubbing, unethical man who is willing to put the health…read moreof his staff on the line to make a buck. I had tried for the last six weeks to get a massage with a specific therapist. I booked three appointments, and the first two were cancelled with almost no notice beforehand because the therapist was sick. The third visit I was at the business when I learned the therapist had car problems and wouldn't be in. I get it--life happens. Today, I had an onset of the stomach flu, and I called to cancel approximately 26 hours before my apt. When I did, I was told that I was outside the 24 hour window, so I could use a credit ($130) because I was cancelling, or my charge card could be billed for half a session ($65) for cancelling, or I could come in and not have a penalty. Would you want someone with the stomach flu coming in to where you are getting a massage? Would you want your staff exposed to that? My guess is that the owner doesn't care because the employees don't have any sick time. I've never missed an appointment or cancelled with less than 24 hours before. And this was my 4th time trying to get a massage. I was willing to give the benefit of the doubt to this business when their staff had issues, but it's crazy to make me chose between paying an extra fee and not losing money but potentially infecting other clients and staff. Please, please, please take your business elsewhere. We need businesses that care about their clients and staff, bother to take advantage of them.

I have been going to Elements Massage since they opened, and I cancelled my membership, because the…read moretwo top therapists are no longer there. I had originally joined because I followed Ebonee from Massage Envy in Dedham and Quincy, and she moved to Elements in Needham. I was able to get one massage from Ebonee and then she was no longer at Elements in Needham. I was able to find two very senior comparable therapists to Ebonee, Steve Therrien, LMT and Shermese Whitsey, LMT. Steve was absolutely outstanding as a masseuse, and Steve was the most senior therapist at this Needham location. Shermese was excellent too, and she is also no longer here. I found out that both masseuses are now at Restorative Massages and Wellness, LLC in Norwood, and the owner, Isaac, is a masseuse himself, and he treats everyone at this location incredibly well. The location is incredibly clean, and the staff that works here is very professional too. I would not have cancelled my membership had Steve and Shermese stayed at Elements Massage in Needham. I will miss Lauren who works at the front desk.

There aren't enough superlatives in the English language for me to explain how wonderful a massage…read moretherapist Steve is. I actually am a licensed massage therapist, so have had hundreds of massages and Steve is the absolute best. Besides having magical hands that send you to heaven with one touch, he also has an excellent personality and makes his clients feel comfortable right away. Do yourself a favor and make an appointment with him ASAP!

The other reviews capture Steve so well. Steve is one of the most non-judgmental people I have…read moreever met. He really listens, and I am not afraid or ashamed to explain what has caused pain. He is an incredible listener and sits with you for a bit before the massage. He is a natural healer, unusually skilled and an artist at what he does. He gives an outstanding massage and I highly recommend him.

Alek is a wonderful therapist, and I feel very grateful to have found him. He is attentive to your…read morebody and has a very calming presence and style.

Everything was perfect about my massage with Alec. I arrived a few minutes late but he was calm and…read moreunhurried and offered my water. The treatment room is spacious, clean and nicely decorated. The massage was amazing. Alek has strong hands which I love but was also careful to make sure he wasn't using too much pressure. I told him I felt like i had a new back once he was finished! There is plenty of parking in the back of the building (enter from Abbott St.) I highly recommend him and definitely plan to go back. Than you Alek!