I'm giving it 5 stars because Dr. Ruth is honestly a very kind, lovely and caring person, plus she…read moremanaged to see me right away. She is well known and trusted and I was referred to her by a family friend. However, I wasn't a fan of cupping. She did nothing wrong, it just wasn't for me. It left me sore & back was already hurting really bad. So make sure you know what you're getting into before agreeing to cupping. I'll definitely come back and see her for acupuncture. Some things to be aware of, she is extremely kind, but her facility is kind of bright and loud with many friends talking. You will be her number one priority once she gets to you, but if noise, waiting, and bright lights make you uncomfortable be prepared. She is an expert but it would help to know what the experience is like before going. 1. You sign in (call for an appointment) 2. She asks what is wrong 3. She assess your major organs through your ear canal using a tool that makes noise 4. She confirms areas of discomfort 5. If you get the combo, the massage comes first, you have to take of your top off so be prepared, then the cupping then the acupuncture. 6. You lay on a table and the whole process takes about an hour. 7. You have to come back multiple times to fix any pain issues, not a quick fix. 8. It costs $80 for the combo $60 something just for acupuncture. 9. It doesn't hurt but it does if move around and tense your muscles.

Called on Friday morning. Was treated Friday afternoon. Dr…read moreRuth was awesome. This was my first time to get cupping done. I wasn't sure what treatment she would recommend for the numbness in my hand and foot but she did a treatment of acupuncture and cupping. The treatment was 1.5 hours and it cost 75.00. I would recommend this over deep tissue massage if you are in pain. Some of the cups were a little painful but I found myself very relaxed after a while and I caught myself falling asleep on the table. My wife who has RA has also been to see her and she also believes that this therapy works well.

This past weekend was my very first visit. It was a girl's weekend to Birmingham and I'm so glad…read morethat we decided to get massages and that we picked Life Touch. My friends and I haven't stopped talking about our experiences yet. From calling and making our appointments before getting into town until we walked out of their doors, everything was great. I had the pleasure of having Shan as my massage therapist and she was AMAZING. That foot bath prior to my massage session was everything. Just what we needed! My friends said that Heather, Sonya, and Terrance were top tier also. Thanks for the wonderful experience.

Today was my first visit, and I had the pleasure of seeing Heather. Heather was personable and gave…read moreme a great massage. I will definitely be going back real soon. The foot bath and ambience were top tier.

They are fantastic. You need to be clear with how much or little pressure you want- then you are…read moregolden.

I can't be the only one that loves Tao Massage. They're open for extended hours, have the best…read moreemployees, fair prices and work out all the kinks. Every masseuse I've had has taken great care of me and been responsive to any vocalizations of problem areas. The best part is they bring things to my attention that I may not have even noticed and work it out. I used to come here regularly when I lived in Bham the first time years ago. To know they are still here with the same high quality service makes me happy each time I return.

My oh my!!! I really needed this place, this massage, some relief! This was my first visit, at the…read morerecommendation of my daughter. She assured me that the kitchen no's and knots would be massaged away and that I would quickly receive some relief. Well let me say this...Nick understood the assignment, and went straight to work on these painful hips and legs. He specifically asked where the pain was located, a little history about my overall health and what my expectations were from this visit. I like it Nick. He took his time addressing the painful areas while not torturing me. This was a great first visit and I WILL be back!

My son is a high school football player and he needed a sports massage. My husband did a Google…read moresearch and found this place. One of the massage therapists, Maya, had amazing reviews and this location is close to our son's high school so we decided to book him an appointment. This location is conveniently located across from the Trace Crossings plaza. Since my son is a minor, one of us has a to stay in the room with him (which I think is a great policy). Maya was professional and did a great job! My son has already been back a few times.

I had heard so good things about this place so I called on a whim yesterday when I was feeling…read morestressed & got a 1 hour massage w "C C" . ( price is very fair 80$ an hour- there is a 4% surcharge to use cards, so bring cash to save & don't forget to tip I asked for a NMT ( Neuromuscular Therapy massage ) which is stronger than most - and CC didn't disappoint! I was surprised at how strong she was . CC used her arms as well as hands for a deep soothing , almost stretching at times massage . She even pulled my fingers and I felt them pop ! That was so relaxing! This neck thing she did by pulling upward was also amazing ! As someone else has mentioned - English isn't the first language here so there are menus on the wall when you walk in - you point at the amount of time you want , the different types of massage ( Swedish , hot stone etc ) be sure you are clear . There is a clock that has a timer in your room - and you do get the ENTIRE hour! (Most places give you 45 min .) if you want lavender or coconut oil it's an extra 10$ ( I am not big on scents so didn't add this ) It was honestly the best massage I've had in Birmingham! CC is amazing ! And there is a system to how she worked ( I tried to point out my shoulders hold most tension & not sure she understood completely- but she covered EVERYTHING! She used a warm oil at one time and even took care to make sure my hair was covered w a towel ) They have a massage here I've never seen offered elsewhere in Bham -where they walk on your back ! ( I noticed the bars over the table where they hold on as they do this I think a lot of men must like this. ) . I didn't want that because I'm a 63-year-old woman. I would definitely use CC again. ) I cant recommend this place highly enough- BUT you need to be very clear about what you want -because as I said, English is not their first language . Someone left a bad review and mentioned that it looked dirty. (?) and not fancy enough compared to a Bham spa -I can tell you they don't spend their money on fancy furniture , but it is in a nice part of town. ( Vestavia ) i prefer to spend my $ on the actual massage as I have had some very bad massages at some very " fancy " spas and hotels . The entire placd was clean & simple . They had a hygienic face cover in place for me to place my face on.- the room is dark and calming w zen music I saw someone said they didn't think these people were LMT but of course they are licensed I didn't have to look at the degree to tell CC had been trained as a LMT . I have had friends that visited here & recommended to me & Im so grateful. There's not much talking during the massage but I could tell she was reacting to my sounds or if I moved ( etc ) if I said " that feels nice ", it was a strongest massage I have ever had from a woman , but she didn't hurt me I asked for your "Neuromuscular Therapy Massage" ( NMT )which is much stronger than a Swedish . I have never had a better massage ! I will be coming back here regularly. They're a wonderful place and no , they're not "fancy "if you want to pay $100 extra to go to a spa - you do you ! I have been getting massages in Birmingham for the last 20 years and I can tell you this is by far the best massage I've ever gotten . I look forward to trying the hot stone, Swedish & a foot massage soon! It's very easy to find and parking is simple - I called and asked for a massage at 2 pm - I wasn't asked to to fill out a bunch of forms and I was taken straight back.

I have lived in Asia for several years and I found my deep tissue massage at Houliang Massage to be…read morea 100% authentic Traditional Chinese Medicine-style massage. Stephen ensured the pressure was comfortable throughout, and in addition to massage, he also used stretching techniques. The massage room was very clean and comfortable with relaxing music. The deep tissue massage was $80 for 60 minutes. I will definitely come back and will recommend to friends and family! This place has been in business in Birmingham for over 20 years - what a gem!

Had the opportunity to do a 90 minute hybrid massage with Tommy today. It was hands down the best…read moremassage I've ever received. He took his time with me, made me feel comfortable, curated a relaxing vibe and most importantly gave me the most incredible massage! I didn't leave before booking one for my spouse so she can have the same experience. Highly recommend!

I love Evolve! I use Justin for my massages and he is super friendly and always finds the spots I…read moreneed worked out! The shop is nice, set in an older house with different rooms having massage tables. Always a relaxing, beautiful atmosphere. They also sell a variety of products like crystals, candles, incense, books, and fine chocolate! Plus, they're next door to a plant shop and across the street from a coffee shop! I can't think of many better ways to spend a few hours!

Andy was amazing!! I am a former dancer that has dealt with chronic lower back pain and hip…read morestiffness for years. After explaining my pain points he focused mainly on my problem areas and gave me a tremendous amount of relief. I still got a great full body massage experience as well. My body, head to toe, feels so much better and I owe it all to Andy's magic hands. Normally I don't commit to scheduling another massage until I feel like I really need it, but my experience was so great that I can't wait to come back for a follow up! See you next month BWM! If you're looking for a knowledgeable masseuse that can talk you through your pain points and help fix them immediately, Andy is your guy!! Thanks again, Andy! You were a life saver today.

What a great find! I happened to come across this on Google and the reviews were outstanding. I…read morecalled and got an appointment on a Sunday which is AMAZING! Stella was my therapist and she was outstanding. She made sure I felt comfortable and that everything was clean. I'm 16 weeks pregnant and was nervous about setting an appointment but have been dealing with severe back pain and was getting desperate. I did a 30 minute massage and she worked on exactly what I asked her to. I was so comfortable and felt so much better afterwards. I'll be returning soon!

Naudia at Stellar Massage is fantastic! I used to get massages somewhat regularly, and my regular…read moretherapist was booked up, but I was in pain. I'm glad that I found Stellar Massage. Naudia worked out the pain/tightness I had in my neck/back. The atmosphere is calm, peaceful, and professional. I intend to return, because this was a great massage.

I needed a massage and didn't know how to find a good spot since I had just arrived in Birmingham…read more I checked Groupon but didn't really see anything good. I finally found this place on Yelp. I made an appointment for the next day. The place is really clean and the ambiance is soothing. My massage was amazing!!! A much needed relaxing massage. I will definitely go back!