I needed a last-minute massage on a Saturday. I called, and they were able to take me right away. I…read moredon't think that the place was dirty, but it just didn't feel clean. It was a little hard to communicate with the woman answering the phone and doing massages. I asked her to lighten up the pressure, but she just kept massaging at the deepest pressure level. I even started saying, "Oww!", and she would just laugh and keep going. I prefer medium to deep pressure. I left there feeling like I'd been in a fight for my life. Needless to say, I won't be going back. 2 Stars

I had a swedish massage with Yo-Yo to address lower back pain from shoveling snow. The massage was…read morerelaxing, and she spent a lot of time on my lower back, adjusting pressure as needed. The experience was very solid. She really focused on me and wasn't distracted like at a lot of places. Plenty of parking too.

Had a chance to visit Spring Massage again and feel like a new man. Kiki knows how to find all the…read moretight spots. She gives an excellent massage. I like good deep tissue massage and she can find all the knots and works them until completely relaxed. Highly recommend!

The best massage spa in Fredericksburg. They are amazing and I left feeling the relief I needed and…read morelike a whole new person. I've used their services before for a couples massage and it was another great experience. Better than the high end massage places and reasonably priced. Going back soon

I called to use a Groupon voucher and the lady on the phone did not speak English and hung up on…read moreme. I went a couple weeks later in person to see if I could talk to someone and the ladies refused to accept my Groupon, only cash or credit. They also didn't have a clue what I was talking about until I showed them the voucher. Someone should be able to speak English and communicate with customers, which makes it shady to me. Not good business practice at all. I will not go back.

As a (former) Licensed Massage Therapist, I am very much aware of what to look for in a Massage…read moreTherapist. Even without trying, I am unintentionally analyzing everything from start to finish; this can be both a curse and a blessing. Unfortunately, it can also sometimes make me a harsh critic; in other words, my standards are quite high. I've lived in Virginia for 9 years. In those years, I can literally count just one therapist that I experienced that exceeded my expectations, prior to this massage. All others fell short...and I don't mean "just barely". I mean so bad, they made me question whether they actually received an education, or were simply hanging fraudulent certifications and licensures on their walls. Stress Free Therapeutic Massage (Miss Lydia) reminded me of how remarkable a skilled massage therapist can be. From start to finish, she was indeed incredible! My husband purchased me a 90 minute Groupon. After leaving a message on her voicemail, I received a text message, requesting that I visit the website to schedule. She was booked out somewhat ahead, which now makes perfect sense. As someone who's worked in the field, I understand the importance of being on time for your appointment; there is often paperwork involved for first time visits, and most therapists run a pretty tight schedule, not allowing much idle time between clients. Therefore, if you're late, it runs into the next clients appointment, leaving the therapist faced with cutting your time short, which is often a difficult decision, because they certainly don't want to lose you as a client either. Finding the facility was somewhat tricky for me; I had a small commute to the office, and I wasn't familiar with the area. For reference, this place sits in the back of a building that says "Chiropractor" on the front. If you're looking at Pancho Villa, it's right to the left of the restaurant. Parking is in a lot in the back of the building. Lydia's office is up the steps, to the second floor. Upon arrival (at just after 1pm for my 1:30pm appointment), one of her clients was just heading out. Just as expected, I had some short paperwork, and she got me in 10 minutes early, at 1:20pm. She started with me face down, which ironically is my preferred method. She started on my back, focusing on my noted trouble points (low back and neck). Her pressure remained steady and consistent throughout the massage, showing that she was a seasoned professional. She has great deal of physical stamina and excellent manual dexterity. I personally prefer a firm pressure, and she achieved the perfect level of pressure throughout. She ended the massage just on time, at 10 till 3pm. At no point did I feel like I wasn't receiving the upmost attention and care. Lydia remained professional and skilled, utilizing a variety of techniques. She possesses the ability to use different modalities/approaches to address her clients' needs. Her facility is clean, her demeanor is warm, welcoming and professional. I highly recommend her!

Excellent massages! We had the couples massage again and always professional and absolutely…read morewonderful deep tissue massages!

I first found this place a few months ago through my health insurance wellness program, Choose…read moreHealthy, and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of care and low price that the owner, Chieko Homan, provided! I got a wonderful 90 minute massage for only $45! I saw Chieko again this past weekend and although she no longer participates in Choose Healthy, I did get another 90 minute massage for only $56!! She is very good at what she does and I highly recommend her to anyone in need of any type of massage.

I have been going to Chieko for therapeutic sports massage for 10 years. I have followed her to 3…read moredifferent locations in that time. She is the only practitioner that I recommend without hesitation to anyone who asks. If you are shopping around for a massage therapist, this is what you need to know about Chieko: - She keeps abreast of new research and techniques in the field and is a perpetual learner. - She is honest. Chieko will tell you if she is unsure how to best work on an area, and will never proceed if she does not trust her skill. This happens rarely, but I am impressed and respectful of her when it does. - Thorough does not do her justice. She once worked on me for 1 hour 40 minutes when I had only booked a 1 hour appointment then asked me to return later that week for a complimentary 30 minute follow up because she was not satisfied with her ability to work out my issues in the time she had available that day. - Chieko reads people well. She can tell when I do not want to talk during a massage, and she respects that. If you want to talk, she is happy to engage. - Chieko reads the human body well. I am regularly impressed with her ability to locate the exact areas that need work based on minimal direction from me. She is a truly skilled and knowledgable practitioner. - Chieko is responsive to feedback during the massage. Anytime I find the pressure to be too light, or too firm, she is able to adapt immediately. I am a former Ironman triathlete, a current trail runner and cross country coach. I have gone to Chieko for work on the following areas/injuries: - piriformis - peroneal tendonitis - patellar tendonitis - patellar femoral syndrome - infraspinatus pain - IT Band - hamstring injury - calf strain - Post race recovery massage - General relaxation, upper back, neck and shoulders I cannot recommend Chieko highly enough.

My first time at Essentials Massage and Facials for a one hour massage with hot stones,…read morearomatherapy, and a sugar scrub. The facility is clean and modern, front desk was friendly and professional, and the Massage therapist was polite and knowledgeable. She used a wide variety of skillful techniques and modalities; a couple of which, were new to me. Her pressure was perfect; not too light, and not too heavy. I did upgrade my massage to a more therapeutic massage, as opposed to a lighter relaxation massage. She used the hot stones correctly, and even incorporated hot towels in the beginning, to relax my muscles. Something I was really surprised about, was the fact that she added stretching to the massage. Although that is certainly something that a therapist is taught, and within their scope of work, I would say in all my years since graduating as a Massage Therapist myself (2012), and in getting massages over the years, I have never had a therapist stretch me as she had (not since leaving school). I thought that I was a pretty "bendy" person (if you're a "Friends" fan, you'll recall Phoebe telling Chandler, "I'm very bendy!"). I try to stretch regularly, and still occasionally do yoga. But today, I realized how unbelievably stiff I am. She pushed and pulled, until I was in the shape of a twisty pretzel. At the end, she did a sugar scrub on my feet. I left feeling quite sore, but it was a good sore. Moving forward, I would request a deep tissue massage, but I just want the hands. The hot stones came with my package, but have never really been a fan favorite of mine; the same with the sugar scrub. The aromatherapy was nice. And I certainly could do without the stretching. I need to work on my stretching routine at home more often, before I can be tugged at and extended to that degree. Still, one of the better massages I've received in the area. I definitely recommend!

Took my 12 year old daughter for her first facial. The aesthetician was super gentle with her…read moreskincare (due to her skin condition) and showed her how to start a good skincare routine to so she can maintain. They use very gentle and natural products for young people and definitely customized the session. Will definitely return. I got to relax in the waiting area and even that space was wonderful to sit, it was dimly lit and quiet-you could actually fall asleep ;)

What a gem of a place! Angela got me in one hour on a Monday evening. My body was so achy from…read morebeing sick over the weekend and tried to find a massage last minute and called your typical chain spa's and nothing. So I found this place and she got me in immediately. IT WAS AMAZING. I was so energized afterwards. Thank you Angela! I will definitely be back.

Ask for Angela she is the best massage technician well worth the visit . Back pain and shoulder…read morepain hard to find someone is good . Thanks you Angela

I have now gone for a full body massage and a second visit for just the foot special. Both visits…read morewere AMAZING! I brought friends along for both trips and we all enjoyed. They take walk in's but still call ahead. Definitely worth a stop!!!

This was my very first time coming here and the massage was absolutely amazing I loved it I walked…read moreout feeling so relaxed and feeling much better then when I walked in definitely worth the visit