Formerly Bodymends Massage Therapy, Hands on Barrington has a new cozy vibe while keeping many of…read morethe same smiling faces. RMT Stephen Head owns and operates the business and is my favourite RMT in HRM! Stephen is friendly and professional. He has created a comfortable space and curated his staff to meet clients needs. He always makes sure I'm relaxed, warm enough and will even let me choose the music! After massages Stephem always makes recommendations on stretches, water intake and other helpful tips. Frequently they have offers on facebook or for last minute bookings but their prices are competitive, low enough to be below the reasonable customary charge as considered by Blue Cross and Sun Life medical plans. They can direct bill to most medical plans and uses an online booking system that emails reminders and confirmations, which are easy to cancel or reschedule. As an added bonus they offer aromatherapy with essential oils, customizing a scent to the mood you'd like or just using the oil you prefer. Downside for inaccessibility with the stairs to get to this second floor business but it's worth the hike.

From the owner: Formerly Bodymends Massage Therapy, Hands on Barrington Massage is a fresh face with a great…read morehistory. Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, we offer therapeutic massages in a variety of time frames while promoting a calming and peaceful atmosphere. We also offer free aromatherapy to help increase relaxation during your treatment, and if you're a student, DND or a first time client, we're happy to give you a great discount on your massage!

I have been going to Massage Addict Spring Garden since the beginning of Covid and they have been…read morean amazing place of healing, connecting and general great, healthy treatments. I love that they are in my neighborhood and super flexible. Martin Morin is an RMT and Reiki practitioner who works with them and I have to give him a special recommendation - I am healing from some illness and his combination of deep tissue massage, Reiki and caring has been a huge part of my healing journey. I would recommend him highly for those of us healing and those of us who are just looking for a kick ass practitioner! He is a GEM!

Was looking for a good place to get a massage that was close to my work. I chose massage addict…read morebecause I'd been told it was a good place to get a cheap massage, but, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. I didn't find out until after that this is a chain (the McDonalds of massages if you will). The receptionist wasn't very friendly or helpful and the masseuse also showed little to no personality. I felt very much like the next person on the conveyor belt. The masseuse just didn't seem very friendly, the environment was cold. None of the people there seemed to like being there. Just seemed like a bad work environment which was reflected in the attitudes of the staff. The massage was okay. It was a little heavy handed and since I was there for an injury I didn't feel like the masseuse spent the appropriate time assessing the injury itself or talking to me about the pain. Any other massage I've been to they've really assessed what was going on before starting which made me sort of feel like the therapist at massage addict didn't really know what she was doing. I'd recommend going to one of the many locally owned smaller massage businesses in town where the masseuse cares about their work because it's their business.

I have been to several massage therapists and I can say that Michelle Forward is among the very…read morebest! I received a full hour massage. Yes, a FULL hour. I felt amazing afterward! When she was finished, she took the time to show me some stretches that have been very helpful. A highly skilled, professional and friendly lady. I can't wait to go back!

Michelle's skilled hands and extensive knowledge combined to give me the perfect massage. The…read moreatmosphere was relaxed and professional and I left in a state of blissful transcendence. Look no further than Michelle for an extraordinary massage therapist in Halifax

By far the best bodywork specialist in the Bedford Nova Scotia area. Friendly, polite, and…read moreprofessional in every way. Very intellectual, and a great conversationalist as well.

From the owner: Registered massage therapist providing mobile massageread more

One of the best experiences ever! Took yogasage with Kelly as it changed my life!!! Felt so relaxed…read moreand energetic afterwards! Love love this teacher n class! Highly recommend it!

From the owner: Deep tissue manipulation Swedish Massage…read moreMyofascial release Athletic massage Therapeutic approach

Couldn't recommend this place any more! I tired a few different massage therapists at various…read morebusinesses and found this place to have the best quality, easy system for booking, and overall relaxing environment. My massage therapist was Sarah Aucoin; couldn't recommend her more. I had massages before but never felt as relaxed and muscles felt rejuvenated after our appointment and the next day.

We've had a few Couples Massages here. It's the only place we feel comfortable. Staff have always…read morebeen kind and curtious. The business is clean and peaceful. They have made accomidations for me and my Neurodivergent brain without hesitation. We wished we lived closed so we could go much more often. Thank you Urban Retreat!

Edit: The main manager called and had me and my daughter back in. Senior technicians redid our…read morenails and everyone was very nice. Gave us gift bags! They look Great now!!

I have yet to find a spa that offers the same wide range of services. The staff are beyond…read morefriendly, and have created an environment that encourages you to stay and enjoy yourself. Offering small things like desserts, tea and a many samples of their products. I will never be able to visit another spa again. Did I mention they are also dog friendly?

I have been seeing Laura for over 2 years and I cannot say enough good things about her. She has…read morehelped relieve years of damage in my legs and takes the time to learn the best route to treat the issues.

From the owner: Energize your workplace and create a culture of wellness with my on-site massage servicesread more

I had horrible menopause problems with excessive bleeding. Dr tanner created a tincture…read morespecifically for my problem. I can't say enough about how dr tanner helped me. If it wasn't for her I probably would have had to have a hysterectomy. Today I'm 62 and doing fine:-) Five stars for Dr Tanner

I feel like I've been on a never-ending journey to health. It all started when I was 15 when I…read moredeveloped some pretty intense stomach problems. I went to numerous doctors and was told it was everything from "becoming a woman" to "the stomach flu". I was sick for three years until they found out I had gallstones and stomach ulcers. Good enough, at 17 I had surgery and thought I was fixed. Flash forward a few years and my issues still hadn't sorted themselves out. In and out of doctors offices, I've learned to manage it with diet.... and just accepting that this is how I am. My weight fluctuates within 10 - 15 lbs every six months, which, once again, I thought was normal.... I guess it's not. Bringing us to today. A few of my coworkers recently visited Dr. Sarah Tanner at Natural Choices Health and had nothing but positive ravings. One of my coworkers even took her entire family to get diagnosed with multiple food intolerances and vitamin deficiencies. After listening to their stories, I thought I'd give it a try - and boy am I ever glad I did. Alongside visiting a traditional family doctor, I found out that I have food intolerances that was never thought of by any of my traditional doctors, as well as two vitamin deficiencies (one of which I was told about years ago, but when I received my blood work from my new Family Doctor just weeks ago, I was told I was fine). In just a short time of cutting out what the Naturopath believed would be my intolerances, I've already seen an improvement and I'm looking forward to getting my health as a whole, on track! I've already recommended this place to other friends who are open to exploring their health in less traditional ways and I knew I had to also tell the Yelp world. *Note: Visiting a Naturopath in conjunction with traditional doctors should be your route. I would never not go to a traditional doctor, but this is just the icing on the cake :)