My sister and I came for a massage before heading to a festival last weekend. This was our first…read moretime at this location. Upon entering, the nice lady at the front desk told us that one of us could go in if the other one wouldn't mind waiting. We said that was fine and so she went over our "sign in procedure" (reviewing body parts that we wanted more focus on or parts we wanted to avoid). Then my sister went in first and I waited in the waiting area. I was offered a whole cold bottle of water, which for some of you might feel like a standard, but I thought it was a wonderful add! The massage was great. The masseuse was polite and paused frequently to ask if I was doing okay (if I needed more or less pressure, feeling ok, etc.) She was able to get the knots I really needed to get rid of. The hot stone was presented and I said sure why not...but it didn't really do much for me. It wasn't warm enough. Though the service was good, the ending was not very consistent to the whole experience. We came in with the understanding that the price was $39.99 and with tip would be $48 each. We only brought cash with us and paid together. We handed her a $100 bill thinking we'd get back $6 after tip. I think she got confused as to why we wanted to change back. After much back and forth, we realized that the services weren't listed with updated prices. The service was $49 instead of $39. (which means if we calculated with tip, we underpaid her by $20.) We felt bad walking out because we thought we brought a 20% tip with us but we ended up only giving them $2. Just beware if you go, it's still pretty decently priced but bring extra cash or a card in case it happens to you. 1 star knock off purely for the fact that the advertised price was not the true price.

Massage ultra has a wonderful and peaceful ambience. The staff is respectful, experienced, and…read moreprofessional. I always feel as though I get a great value every time I get a massage here.

I made a reservation not realizing they would charge me right away even if it was made for weeks…read moreahead. They charged me in full, which is an absurd business practice. I understand a deposit but full amount?! I called once I saw the charge and asked them to cancel the appointment within two hours of making it, same day. Then they kept $7 for credit card fees. Stating it clearly states that online. I never saw it any of this when checking out. What a rip off. In times like these taking people's hard earned money is unethical. Will be letting everyone know this place values profit over customer service.

Very poor business practices. I received a same day cancellation notice due to my massage therapist…read more(Luz) recovering from minor surgery. Although cancellation due to illness is understandable, I feel that recovery after a planned surgery requires a little bit of planning. As customers, we are being asked to confirm our appointments 24 hours in advance. I don't think it is fair to give oneself until the morning of to decide whether or not to see clients that day. A 24 hour cancellation notice would have allowed to make alternate plans somewhere else. In addition, I received a text message stating I would be contacted if other spots opened that same day or the following day. Needless to say that no one ever bothered to follow up.

The physical space, the environment overall and the process were all top class. I would highly…read morerecommend the healing experience with MR! Tara is exceptional with her technique for both the routine and athletic recovery.

I've gone to Makia Rising for a few years since I've lived in Boston and every time I go I leave…read morefeeling rejuvenated and healed. She really works wonders and she can sense what's going on in your muscles and what you're holding onto and release it. Highly recommend, 15/10

Great massage, very relaxing, everyone was very nice and accommodating! Cash discount was great as…read morewell

Authentic Thai massage that was just what my body needed. To get to them you go up a flight of…read morestairs and it's the door on the right. The ladies were very kind and the massage bed was comfortable. The only thing that took away from the experience was some street noise since rooms all had windows. I'd definitely go back though, overall great. Cash discount

I had been searching for the right person who could address my painful shoulder, which had flared…read moreup again after October 7th. I knew that I needed someone who understood the emotional aspects of my shoulder pain, in addition to the physical condition of it. I was also drawn to her intuitive skills described on her website, as I knew that there was inter-generational and epigenetic trauma that needed to be addressed. WOW did Sonja deliver! She not only started the healing process for me after the very first visit, the pain pretty much subsided after just 2-3 sessions. I have been to LOTS of healers, body-workers, intuits, massage therapists, etc. over the last 15 years and she is by far the best. Sonja is truly gifted!! I immediately had my daughter go see her and my son and husband are next! Simply cannot recommend her enough!

I have been meaning to write this review ever since the 60-minute massage I received from Sonja…read moreback in November 2023. More recently, I completed a 2-hour Deep Dive & Reset session. On both occasions, it took many months of budgeting and saving to be able to come up with the funds to afford the session. Based on the reviews of Freshwater I saw online, I had suspected that it would be worth the financial sacrifice, and my experience on both occasions proved my suspicions to be correct. I won't claim for a second to understand how any of this works, but I can give you (as a prospective client of Sonja's) a sense of what to expect. Sonja's studio is warm and inviting. Even if you are awkward and unsure of what to expect (as I was), you will find that she works to put you at ease right away, offering a glass of water and explaining how things will work. For the Deep Dive & Reset, the bulk of the session is spent in a supine position on a massage table, relaxing with your eyes closed. There isn't any physical touch, but if your experience like mine then you will certainly feel things-- heat, pressure, a sensation of internal movement?, and other things I lack the vocabulary to describe. Sonja encourages you to relax and not think about anything in particular throughout this process. The energy work/ clearing session is then followed by a debrief in which Sonja shares her insights about what she picked up during the session. She then offers some suggestions of ways to clear stuck or negative energy, tailored to you based on what she observed or felt during the session. She advises you to take it easy following the appointment and if your experience is like mine, you'll find it impossible to ignore her advice: I was completely exhausted for the 2-3 days following. And after that, hopefully you will feel a bit lighter. Freer. Things will bother you and stick with you just a bit less. You will feel more hopeful and a little less foggy. And the words of advice that Sonja offered will stick with you, proving prescient in ways that feel both spooky and extraordinary. All of this defies what I know and understand about the human body. I've long relied on holistic treatments such as massage, yoga, and mindfulness, but my preference is for evidence-based treatments: things we know work based on science and research. I'm not aware of any research backing the effectiveness of whatever it is that I experienced in the Deep Dive & Reset session that I completed. And yet, it was so profoundly healing - in ways that are continuing to impact my life and wellbeing for the better - that I've decided I don't need to understand to know that it works (for me, at least). If you decide to try energy work - particularly if you're a newcomer to this healing modality the way I am - then I heartily recommend entrusting Sonja with providing this service. I'm glad that I did, and I am forcing myself to write this vulnerable review in the interest of helping others find their way to receive her services.

I get a lymphatic massage here regularly and it is top notch for both relaxation and recuperation…read more They're always on time and easy to schedule with. I leave feeling amazing. Lisa is excellent at identifying your sore and tense points and addressing them

This place is a scam! I received a gift card to Ocean spa as a gift a few months back and finally…read morehad a chance to book an appointment. I booked my appointment online using the scheduling link shared within the gift card. I added on an additional service so I anticipated that there would be a remaining balance to pay. Once my service was finished, I was brought up to the front desk and asked to pay for the full amount of my service plus the additional service that I added. I explained that I had booked using a gift card and I understood I would need to pay for the additional service that I requested. They insisted that my gift card was expired and that I wasn't able to use it. This is INSANE as I just received the gift card a few months ago. After arguing with me for about 10 minutes, they insisted I pay via Venmo and did not allow me to use my credit card. They then stopped me and insisted that I send an additional tip. I will never be returning to Ocean Spa.

I have been going there for over 8 years they are amazing. I highly recommend there location and…read moremassage therapists.

We came to get a quick massage while in Cambridge. We opted for 30 minutes on the chair. There was…read moreno wait and we were walk-ins so the ladies put a timer on and started right away. I asked for light to medium firmness and the masseuse delivered. There was a little basket near the chairs for personal items and a hanger in the wall for bags. Overall, I thought everything went well and I would return.

Authentic Thai massage and very professional. Highly recommend! I loved the reflexology and the hot…read morestones.

The quality of the back massage was very good, and I felt relaxed afterward. The room temperature…read morewas a bit low, which slightly affected comfort.

Helena is an amazing Pilates instructor, and the hands-down best masseuse I've ever had. After…read moreworking with her weekly for almost two years (whoa, time flew) she would still find new ways and methods of exercise. My regular practice with her was a big contributor to my physical and mental well being during some stressful periods that I was not otherwise taking good care of myself. I did duets with her as well as individual classes, and some of her workshops. Helena is kind, funny, and honest. There aren't many people I can start my day with at 7 AM, but she is one. She pushes you to stretch your limits but also encourages you to listen to your body, and watches your body and listens to you. She invests in her equipment and is constantly taking trainings and lessons with other instructors to improve and bring the best back to her clients. She does trigger point massage, which brings the pain and the results. You know that feeling after you chop off several inches of your hair, and your head feels like and you know you look amazing? MY WHOLE BODY FELT THAT WAY. It's uncomfortable but effective. Honestly, I can't say enough good things about Helena, both personally and professionally. I would be a lifelong client if not for a cross-country move.

Helena is incredibly knowledgeable, creative and supportive. Therefore, each session is tailored…read moreto you just as you are at that moment, to help you become the person you can be. I look forward to every session, knowing I will feel stronger and more functionally able. Helena challenges me and, with skill and encouragement, she helps me get stronger, more flexible, more agile, more self-confident in movement. This is very important to me, as a 71-year old, with 2 total knee replacements and a spinal chord injury, who has lots of bad habits from years of obesity and underuse in my relatively recent past. I live in Los Angeles, but am regularly in Cambridge where my new grandson and his parents live. I was blest to work with Helena for 6 weeks straight around when he was born. Now I can't wait to work with Helena whenever I am in town, she is amazing -- and has made a huge difference in my life.