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From the owner: Professional Massage Spa in Ellicott City, Maryland. Our staff are dedicated to helping others with…read moretheir wellness goals through the benefits of massage. We specialize in Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage, and Shiatsu Asian Massage.

TL;DR: 12/10 stars. BY FAR the best value I've ever found. Take care of yourself - call Erin…read more Erin is the most professional and capable massage therapist I've ever been to. I'm still trying to figure out how a person of her size & stature could manage to produce the amount of pressure she does (I mean this in the best way possible). It's uncanny. She seeks and destroys tension & knots more immediately and affectively than anyone else I've ever experienced. And she somehow does it in the most calm & relaxing manner. A few things jump out at me every time I visit. 1) it feels like she genuinely cares about her clients' well-being 2) she takes pride in her practice; her office is clean, cozy, and chic 3) she's an actual expert/true professional; she employs techniques that make me think she knows things others do not. Lastly, my wife and I both go to Erin regularly. Her and I have very different body types and different needs. We both agree that no one compares, and we both enter Erin's office with knots and aches, and leave feeling reassembled and deeply relaxed. Provided we're in the state of Md, we'll never go anywhere else.

Amazing massage! Perfect balance of depth, presence, and continuity. I felt like her hands never…read moreleft my body. You can tell she really cares and that she loves what she does. My issues were addressed and I left feeling relaxed, much looser, and virtually pain free. She is one of the few massage therapists I know that pays attention to how much your body can take and is right on the mark with her pressure. After the massage I felt like I was standing up taller with much improved posture. I get a lot of massages and I can honestly say she is the best in the area.

super fantastic place to massage you're sore body back into tip top shape..Gorgeous cocoread more

I got a deep tissue massage from Nicole and her massage skills were wonderful. She has amazing…read morestrength and uses her whole body to get the knots out! It was painful, but my body definitely felt better after. I ended up buying two more massages and will be going back.

I've been twice and both times were incredible (90 min massage w/ scrub and aromatherapy). Would…read morehighly recommend to anyone seeking a bit of relaxation - service and skill is top notch!

Kathleen is BACK!!!…read more My search for an LMT that is professional, listened, and knew how to treat the aches/pain/stiffness ended when I found Kathleen years ago. Then she took a break and my journey to find a new LMT was very difficult. If you've had a few bad massages, you know the pain isn't just physical. It can also affect you mentally/physically. I felt like I could get no relief and had to start acupuncture and PT (both are great) but always felt something missing (and my achy neck/shoulders/back is a constant reminder). So I was overjoyed (to tears amidst childlike giddiness) to stumble on Kathleen's reopening of Simple Gifts and in my fave little Old Town EC. Kathleen takes the time to understand your specific needs, comfort level, preferences, and any quirks. She takes the time to get acquainted thus giving you the best massage experience. And when I say that she takes the time, she does NOT take it out of your scheduled massage time! You get the time you booked. No one else has helped me feel so relaxed, sleep better, fall asleep while getting a massage and even have a wonderful emotional experience while being massaged. Pure bliss and enjoyment of letting all that -ish go. You know that knot that you just can't seem to get to and no one else seems to hit it either? Kathleen pinpoints it and all you can do is let out a wonderful sigh of "Ahhhh, that's the spot". The new location is the old Quiet Time Hypnosis, so it is comfortable and quiet in old town EC. So it is across the hall from the previous location if you've been years ago. There isn't heavy scents to cause allergic reactions, excessive oiliness, eccentricity or any of that. It is a cozy, simple, relaxing, and comfortable environment. If you like it warmer or cooler; dimmer/brighter, etc, simply ask. Kathleen is truly an expert and has the most skilled talents to get to the knots and work them out. And she listens!!! I highly recommend Kathleen as she is a truly gifted LMT and wonderful human!

Really enjoyed my experience! If you want a regularly…read moreoccurring foot and over the clothes upper body massage to work out kinks and to be kind to yourself, I would highly recommend. To note, there's a slight smell in the store that reminds me of someone's old home. It didn't bother me but I want to mention it for awareness. If you want a lavish spa setting, this isn't the place (and that's okay!!) I will definitely be back at a regular cadence.

I had a great experience here. I've been dealing with Achilles and ankle issues so opted for the…read morefoot reflexology and it did wonders for my pain. I will continue doing it weekly to help with the pain. Service was quick and walk in are available!

Getting an appointment is very convenient. Polite, well versed masseuses and have knowledge of TCM…read more What else could one ask for. We went for a couples massage and loved it.

Honestly, I would come back here again because the pricing is cheap while still providing quality,…read morebut as my first massage experience I was a bit taken aback by a few details. The office itself is a bit confusing to get to, but thankfully the office texts with specific directions on how to get inside, and there is lots of signage to make sure you end up in the right place. Once inside, I had to wait about 10 minutes past my appointment time to be taken into the back. During this time one of the masseuses walked by carrying her dog, so that was a bit strange and made me question the sanitary conditions of the offices. Once walked back to my room, they told me to undress except for my underwear and lay on the table, then they left. The masseuse was knocking on the door 30 seconds later, so I felt a bit rushed and stressed, but she waited for confirmation to come in. She asked if I prefer medium or hard pressure, and I also let her know some areas I would like extra attention on. She made sure to focus on those areas and worked quickly for the 30 min massage. At some points she was up on the table straddling my head with her legs, which was weird. She also adjusted my underwear to be lower when she applied lotion to my back and didn't say anything beforehand, so it felt a bit uncomfortable because I didn't know what she was doing. In general it wasn't necessarily a bad experience, but there were some things that shocked me a bit. For the low price, I would still consider returning.

Excellent massage by Rene! He listens and understands what areas you need him to focus on. I…read moreappreciate his knowledge on how CBD can enhance the benefits of massage. Highly recommend, thank you Rene! I've been a client of Massage Associates many times over the past 15 years, they are my go-to when I'm in the area, a terrific team!

Comfortable and pleasant rooms. Rene is an incredible massage therapist who took away the stabbing…read morepain in my back in one session. He is super responsive as far as whether you need deep massage, more gentle, or both. He definitely listens to your particular issues and provides a customized massage unlike some other massage therapists I have gone to. I would recommend Rene to anyone with sore muscles, pain, or needing to relax and de-stress.

Excellent service, very friendly, and professional. She treated my shoulder and back pain very…read morewell.

This was the first time I'd gotten an massage, so I have no idea what to expect…read more The therapist seemed to do a good job, but she talked incessantly during the entire hour, telling me things about her personal life that were not relevant, and of no interest to me. So, although I enjoyed the massage, and would like to do continuing massage therapy on my aging back & shoulders, this experience was too uncomfortable for me to bear repeating.