Just got finished with a couples massage, and it was fantastic!…read more I've gotten massages a handful of times in my time, but don't recall ever having a bad experience, but this one seemed better than those. This spa has only been in business for about two months, and my wife and I partook in a couples Swedish massage. I didn't catch anyone's name, but it seems like Mark was most likely my masseuse based on reviews here and on Google. He is definitely skilled at his trade. He was putting the right pressure, and it was extremely relaxing with the nice elevator music and massage oils on top. Very clean place and he was very welcoming and cordial and would make sure you were enjoying yourself throughout the service. The business is located in mediocre looking strip mall in Durham, which gave us some hesitancy, but don't let that sway you. This is probably the place my wife will come back to when she craving some R&R

Mark is amazing! Have gotten my whole family to see him. One of the best massages I have ever had…read moreand Mark is so kind and accommodating. This is my new massage spot for sure.

I HAVE DOUND ME A NEW WAXICIAN!! McKenzie W. Did such a great job, as painless as it gets. She was…read moreengaging with me w a warm aura, very kind.. and made me feel comfortable. I have scheduled my next appointment in advance! If you're looking for a new wax lady, she's it! The Retreat overall is such a beautiful place w kind souls and very relaxing. Durham has a gem.

Their brand is smugness and condescension. More like "the abuse" and not "the retreat." I'm sorry…read moreto say they have lost my business forever and I can never recommend in the future. The attitude of the person I dealt with makes me never want to go again. My family has paid for a half dozen services and yet there is no thought to a long term relationship. Transactional thinking that will cost them. They are actually just around the corner from me and I would have considered making this a more regular stop, but one interaction has cost them a lifetime of business.

So amazing! I had a little trouble finding the location, so give yourself a few extra minutes if…read moreit's your first time. Lydia is such a skilled practitioner! I had the best massage of my life. She communicated well, focused on my problem areas, and discussed things I could do throughout my day to avoid tightness in certain areas. She just blew me away with her awareness. Definitely a notch above other massage therapists! I will be back! I should say: I booked a 90 minute deep tissue massage.

I had a therapeutic massage & foot special which was amazing! I had gone here greater then 4 yrs…read moreago several times. Always loved Yolandas hands. She can be as gentle as you want or stronger. After talking abt my needy areas she always does an amazing job. The new foot special was awesome. I fight terrible foot & hand neuropathy & whatever she did was right on. I felt so much better after I walked out. Planning on doing at least monthly now !This is my 1st visit to new office. Very large & comfortable !

Great manual lymphatic drainage massage and individualized care! Definitely seeing results within…read moretwo days. Will be returning!

Heather is as good as it gets-- she is phenomenal. She can 'read' a body like no other massage…read moretherapist that I have been to. She finds my achy parts and works on them with experience and loving care. She has also suggested certain exercises I might try to help resolve certain issues. This woman exudes kindness and care and one can tell in the massages she performs. I cannot tell you what a fabulous massage therapist Heather is... you will have to find out for yourself!

After not seeing Megan for about a decade, I am so, so glad I made the decision to go back. I've…read morebeen visiting monthly for the last 6 months or so and can absolutely tell when I'm due for a return visit. After each session, I generally feel more comfortable and relaxed. I now make seeing Megan on a monthly basis part of my regularly scheduled wellness routine.

To say Megan has a gift is too simple. She has a natural talent for tapping into what my body…read moreneeds each time I see her. Using her easygoing personality and gift of touch she leaves me relaxed and healed each time.

I met Sheilah several months back when I booked her with a Groupon. Being new to town, I didn't…read moreknow who to trust for a massage and decided to take a chance with her, plus it was an excuse to check out Durham. Her "office" is in a gorgeous, tree-lined street with old homes that reminded me of my favorite neighborhoods in Austin. The home she works out of is a beautiful older home with lots of character and conducive to a peaceful experience. First off, she listened attentively to my issues and what I was and was not looking for in a RMT. She completely respected everything I said and got to work. It turned out we are both musicians, so we had a nice chat about that for one thing, and another was that she then understood the muscular and overuse issues I have. On a strictly personal note, I loved that she played more acoustic, Americana, folky music rather than the usual New Age jam that a lot of RMTs play. That is purely a personal preference of mine and I'm betting she can accommodate if that's what you prefer. Sheilah was definitely worth the drive from Cary for me.

Amazing massage!…read more After buying a Groupon for a 90-minute massage, I reached out to Sheilah to book an appointment. I was not sure what to expect, booking with a Groupon, but my experience was great! Sheilah called me back that day and booked me for an appointment within a week. I liked that she sent text messages to confirm and remind me about my appointment. Sheilah was even more wonderful in person. Her massage practice is located upstairs in a beautiful home. The room itself was peaceful, and comfortable, and had lots of natural night. Birds chirped outside the window. At the beginning of the appointment, Sheilah took some time to get to know me, and learn what I wanted to get out of the massage. Her approach was different than any massage I've experienced. When she started the massage, she offered some spoken words, like a yoga instructor, guiding me to a more relaxed place. I found myself following along, and breathing more slowly. As she continued, I started to let go and relax. The massage was like a restorative mediation. When I left, I felt better in my body than I had felt in months! The intense muscle tightness and aches in my neck and shoulders were gone, and a day later, I still feel the benefits. What an extraordinary massage experience-thank you Sheilah!

I've gone ashiatsu and now I can never go back. Julie and Jes are amazing--truly the best massages…read moreof my life. If you like deep tissue, acupressure, and a really grounding massage, this is the spot. If you've never tried ashiatsu, do it. What these folks do with their feet is amazing and I think it feels soooo much better than a massage with hands (broader, deeper pressure). I work at a desk and my neck, shoulders, back, and hips pay the price, so I see Jes monthly to work things out. She is so creative and changes her approach every visit, so it never feels like the same old thing. Plus, her head/face massages are her secret gems! She always listens to me and focuses on what I want, adds heat, has great music, and a calm manner. I truly can't get regular massages elsewhere anymore, Bull City Soles spoils me! Plus it's a great value for this amazing treatment.

Julie changed my life. :) I've suffered from chronic migraines for years & tried so many different…read morethings (including a different Rolfer) but nothing worked. By my second Rolfing session with Julie, my headaches went away completely. I had not felt relief in so long. I've continued to see her when I hit a rough patch & it always helps. It's been about a year & my chronic migraines have not returned. She's helped me address other issues & ailments, always patient & caring. She's also referred me to other types of practitioners when she feels I might benefit from a different type of care. This type of honesty is deeply appreciated, & I really feel like her commitment lies in making sure her clients heal. My husband has also loved working with Julie. The space is really nice, too. Lastly - bc I wish people talked about this more - as can often happen with bodywork, there was one session where some past trauma surfaced for me unexpectedly. In those scenarios, I have often felt ashamed & embarrassed by my reactions bc they often come flying out of nowhere & can be difficult to control. Not all practitioners I've worked with seem prepared for this or able to offer trauma-informed care, but Julie's calm & gentle presence in this moment made me feel extremely safe, respected, & seen in my moment of vulnerability. I appreciated it greatly. In closing...highly recommend!!

I've been in The Durham Salt Cave twice and absolutely love going there! I honestly wish I could…read morehave a salt cave experience once or twice a month. Both times I've been Kelsey was our guide and she is amazing! She walks the group through what is going to happen and explains the known benefits of time spent in a salt cave. She offers blankets, hot stones, and eye masks for the experience. It is so relaxing being in the zero gravity chairs listening to the calming music and enjoying a moment that is not filled with all of the noise, stress, and chaos of everyday life. The first time I went was for a girl's day out. Four of us went and we all loved it so much! I told my Dad about how amazing it was and he wanted to go for the health benefits. I gifted him a salt cave experience for father's day and we took my mom and my husband with us. My dad really enjoyed it and said he has not experienced any pain in his feet since going which is amazing because he experiences pain in the soles of his feet every day. Seems like a new health benefit has been unlocked! I (and my dad!) will definitely be back and I highly recommend that everyone has a salt cave experience! They also offer massages which I have heard are amazing but I've not booked a massage myself.

What a great experience nothing from what I expected. My friend sett up an appointment for our…read moregroup of 4 and it was lovely! The zero gravity seats that vibrate and the sounds, and additional options just made the experience so relaxing and very much needed! The room was a comfortable temperature with the heating pad on the seat, you are given a blanket in case you do get cold. I loved the details and information we received on what to expect and what was going to happen! The mint tea at the end was also such a wonderful touch! All in all I am ready to go back! I have already started looking into a membership!