I've been seeing Connor at The NOW for a few months now, and I truly can't say enough good things…read more I'm a high-anxiety personality and it's very hard for me to relax or get out of my head. I also have a background in massage therapy and work as a PT, so I'm extremely particular about who puts their hands on me. Connor is the first massage therapist I've seen in years who can consistently get me completely relaxed -- I've even fallen asleep during sessions, which never happens for me! I always leave feeling lighter, calmer, and physically amazing. If you're looking for someone skilled, intuitive, and genuinely gifted, I highly recommend him.

I was charged $130 for a missed appointment that resulted from a genuine emergency during which I…read morehad no access to a phone. When I called a few hours later to explain the circumstances, the response was dismissive. The justification offered -- that the charge was necessary to compensate the massage therapist for their time -- doesn't hold up mathematically: NOW Massage's Mt. Pleasant employees earn an average of $41-$45 per hour depending on experience, while the owners reportedly grossed between $130,000 and $200,000 last year. Am I compensating an employee or pool boy? lol In good faith, I proposed a reasonable compromise: a refund of half the charge. Instead, I was offered 50% off a future service, which sidesteps the actual issue -- that I should not have been charged the full $130 in the first place. Had the situation been handled with any consideration for the circumstances, a $65 charge would have more than covered the therapist's hourly rate and reflected basic fairness. This kind of experience is exactly why longtime residents of Mount Pleasant feel increasingly alienated by businesses that prioritize rigid policy over community and basic human decency -- treating loyal neighbors like transactions rather than people.

I came to Lotus Healing Center with a severe back injury with low expectations that I could be…read morehelped. I received a 90 minute back treatment massage and miraculously she completed fixed my back. I highly recommend Lotus for their skill, knowledge, wonderful treatment. John Osher

What a sweet spot! Very glad to have found Lotus. Abigail is a great resource for many aspects of…read morehealing and Ayurveda. It seems she's been deeply involved in various aspects of healing for a while now, and has a lot to share. A lovely person and a wonderful studio. Thank you, Lotus!

Wonderful massage.. relaxed every tight spot.. soothed every muscle.. super body Healing in 60…read moreminutes!

I've been seeing Monica for almost a decade now, and even though I don't live in Charleston…read moreanymore, I try to see her every time I visit Charleston. She has helped heal my body through her knowledge of anatomy and her intuitive ability to know exactly what my body needs. I've visited massage therapists all over the world, and she is easily one of the best I've ever met. She actually helped my mother (who was terrified of massage) learn to appreciate the healing arts... and my mom still talks about how Monica is the best. I call her my Body Wizard because she truly is a master of her art!

I highly recommend Charleston Thai Massage if you are looking for a deep tissue authentic Thai…read moremassage. I am coming off a surgery and she was able to release some muscles that were really affected by the knee surgery. She is very responsive during the massage if you need deeper or lighter pressure. This is the first massage in a long time that was able to work out the knots in my back. I wished I lived in the area so I could receive regular care here. The atmosphere is very calming and the space is welcoming and clean. They have online booking to make an appointment which makes it convenient to work with your schedule

After having a few friends relay that they had received massages here and enjoyed their experience,…read moremy partner surprised me with a gift certificate. I booked online and had 90 min deep tissue Thai massage with Kate. I arrived a few mins early and was greeted by a friendly guy behind the desk, directed to sit and complete a pre-massage questionnaire, and a few moments later, Kate came and took me through the hallways to find an empty room. The space is cute, but you can tell the building is older because of the creaking floors - it doesn't impact the rest, just making note. Kate looked into a couple of rooms before finding an empty one, which I found strange, as they should have some way of noting which rooms are in use vs. empty, so that's my main suggestion. Kate provided instruction on where to set my personal items, etc and return a few mins later when we were ready to get started. I agreed to allow them to step on me, which was a new experience for me. What I will say is that while Kate was physically on the smaller side, she used everything to dig out any knot she could find - hand, elbows, feet, etc. I have had a few massages over the years and this one hurt the most. I did not tell her to let up because the point of me going was to work them all out. I was left with some redness/bruising in a few areas that got extra attention, but that can be expected. Overall, it was a smooth process from booking until the end. They do offer a slight discount for cash payments, and just FYI: you cannot add tip payments when using a gift card, those must be paid separately.

I have been getting massages since I was 22, and this is by far the best massage I have ever had,…read morecounting about a dozen countries and massages therapists who have treated Olympian. Grace is a miracle worker and was amazing at isolating the sore the spots and working on them with sufficient pressure. Many massage therapists I meet are unable to deliver enough pressure at the right spots, but Grace was perfect!

Ahhh. Absolutely magical. This gem is hidden in the historic district of Charleston, but that's…read morejust the icing on the cake. I went suffering from everything including vertigo and a completely stressed out back and left grateful for everything. I cannot recommend this wonderful place and the amazing team enough

I loved this spot!…read more Originally, I was nervous because I thought it would be more commercial than I preferred. I didn't want to be up-sold or have to look around the store unless I wanted to, but that wasn't my experience at all. Booked a Sunday 90 minute massage and Andrea was fantastic. If I'm ever back in the area, I would definitely stop by again. Andrea listened to what I requested, and provided a relaxing and enjoyable experience; highly recommend her! I also greatly appreciated that the facility had a plus size robe because that is typically not the norm and I greatly enjoyed being able to fully cover up!

OMG. This was one of the best spa experiences. I think I've ever had. Definitely in the top three…read more We booked some massages to kill some time before a late night flight. We had a scrub first and then the massage. The whole spa area in the back is such a pleasant surprise. You wouldn't even know it was there. Very relaxing, calming, welcoming. The staff was incredibly professional. Full showers, changing rooms, etc. I wish this place was in my hometown.

I've been getting massages fairly regularly for several decades and I try to sample whatever's…read morelocally prevalent when I travel. Manila or Moscow, Sydney or Singapore, Amsterdam or Austin - I've experienced many methods and modalities around the world. By no means does this make me an expert, but I do like to imagine that I've become reasonably discerning about what's good and what's not. I've had horrible and great massages, and my "best" and "worst" have a big range between them. Ironically, I have lived near Bella Healing Therapy for years before finally giving them a call and going in for a session. Do you know how, when a doctor asks you "how bad does it hurt, from 1 to 10," you think about the worst pain you've ever felt in order to quantify your "10"? Your own personal ten has probably been reset a few times (not too many, I hope) as you experience more things. If you've had more than a few massages, you can probably come up with a similar scale - "how good was your massage, from 1 to 10?" - to rate those experiences. After visiting Bella Healing Therapy, my previous 1-to-10 massage scale has been compressed down to about a 1-to-7. My recent session with Sam at Bella Healing Therapy redefined my 10. It was such a great session that I feel like I want to track down the last 20+ years of massage therapists, bring them all to visit Sam, and tell them "see, now THIS is how it's supposed to be." After my first visit I booked a session with Sam for my wife within just a few days (she LOVED it), and a return visit for myself just a few days after that to see if it was really as amazing as I remembered (it was). I'll certainly be going back, and I've started evangelizing Bella Healing Therapy to folks I know who could really benefit from a good massage. The booking process couldn't be simpler - it's all online and quite straightforward. Canceling and rescheduling is just as simple. Parking is scarce - I've parked in the street, at metered spots, for my visits - but for only a few bucks at a meter, that's not really an issue. Don't expect any big signage; you're not going to drive past it and think "oh, look, massage! I should check them out"- you need to know it's there (but if you're reading this review, that's not an issue either). If you have any trouble finding the place, persevere - it's worth it. Sam has been my therapist for both of my visits so far, although I'll soon book with Kat - I must assume that Sam would only hire someone equally amazing. As far as the actual massage, it was unlike anything I've previously experienced. Sam seemed to seamlessly blend multiple modalities, adjusting her technique and her areas of emphasis almost instinctively and demonstrating an apparent keen understanding of the body's structural and muscular system. She reveals, in her touch and her demeanor, what feels like genuine caring for her clients, rather than a disinterested and mechanical muscular manipulation. Truly, "healing" and "therapy" are both well-chosen words for the name of this business, as Sam brings both of these things in abundance. 10/10, highly recommended, will return.

Sam is a genuine and gifted person. Her sessions are rooted in care, love, openness, and no…read morejudgment. I have found her to be easy to talk with, curious and gentle in her approach, and clear with her feedback. I can't recommend her enough.