I attempted to cancel an upcoming appointment but was unable to contact Georgia Medical Massage to cancel. I was charged for the massage even though service was not rendered. Additionally this policy was not explained to me when I made the appointment. Georgia Medical Massage refused to refund the money. read more

The owner was horrible. She did my massage after the therapist cancelled last minute. The room was freezing upon entrance. She was very pushy for the upgrade she continuously implied I needed then mentioned the35$ upgrade fee nonchalantly after she started. The massage was ok- painful at times. Instead of it being a nice relaxing therapeutic massage she talked the entire massage. I couldn't relax and honestly just wanted it to be over. She became uncomfortably personal and stopped massaging throughout her talking which shortened my overall time. I purchased 3 massages on Groupon. One thing I noted is 2 out of the 3 massages they barely applied lotion, not sure why. The owner is a mess and needs to work on boundaries, interpersonal skills, communication and taking hints. The prices are the highest, I've seem in Athens. On a positive note the place is clean and everyone else was friendly and the massage I received from TROY was excellent hence the three stars.. overall, I won't be returning. read more

My 18 yr old daughter just has an appointment here and the pictures are not accurate. She said it was in a house in someone's living room. She called to make a therapeutic massage appointment (as a Valentines gift from me) and was told she needed a neuromuscular appointment instead, which she still thought would be massage...it wasn't. And after NOT getting a message, but instead getting a 'medical' appointment that involved an evaluation that was not requested, and the recommendation that she would need to return 5 or 6 times to address the issues identified, she was then pressured into leaving a tip. I have NEVER left a tip for a medical procedure and especially not one I didn't ask for. Very Disappointing! read more

I received gift cert. for Christmas last year . Each time I have had a wonderful massage. Brandi is the best. However, the owner made me feel super unwelcome and is just weird. The front desk is chaotic. The owner and massage therapists tend to " hang out" around the front desk and it's just loud and not calming at all. I felt like I was being watched . it was just a strange experience every time I went in. Will use up my gift cert and not be back. read more

Most painful, uncomfortable massage I've ever received. I've been there twice (years between visits) and the second was worse than the first. Both times they were very pushy to upgrade me. Second time I received a lecture about how much weight I needed to loose. She said it was her first week there and that she was actually living upstairs in a closet. She told me all about her relationship troubles during my "relaxing" massage. Won't ever go back. Updated review: I had management contact me regarding my previous review and offered a massage to make up for my bad experience. My second massage was much more pleasant. The masseuse was polite, professional and well training. I appreciate them making it right. They did have a sign posted that they are closing up shop on May 16th though. read more

It was generally good but the sheets are old and not very comfortable. massage was good read more

My wife and I have been a semi-regular customers for the past three years. I've had massages at several other places, but Katrina at GMM is the first massause to apply the perfect amount of pressure (everyone else has been too soft). Once I identified my pain areas -- mainly upper back/arm numbness -- she focused in on those areas and gave me tips for at-home exercises. It worked wonders! Highly recommended! read more

Georgia Medical Massage has helped relieve my chronic back pain. Great therapists! Thank you!

Bought the groupon for three swedish massages. They tried to upgrade me on every visit. The owner was the most pushy. I guess that is her job, but it took away from my relaxed state after the massage (thus only 4 stars). I would definitely recommend this place as it is conveniently located, the therapists do a great job, and the price is right. read more

Very professional and caring staff. Worked out a lot of kinks. Thanks Sean. One of the best massages ever. read more

This was a wonderful treat! I'm so happy we did this class!!! I'd been trying to schedule this class in Atlanta for a few months but didn't have available times and days. Madison thanks for showing us how to massage properly and make sure my husband and I both don't manage the bone. This was very informative, I can't wait to practice at home!! I'll tell my family and friends about this!! Every couple should do this and learn what each other likes. The methods weren't difficult to do. The other couples were great too. It was cool to see how everyone made it their own. Thanks again read more

I have visited Madison in her home studio twice now and can say that the results have been amazing. I have been experiencing chronic shoulder/neck pain for over 5 years and have tried a chiropractor, regular massages, yoga, pain relievers... and a plethora of other things. With the medical massage, Madison knows exactly what she is doing. While some methods seem "unconventional" to your typical feel good "massage," they really work. Madison works to actually get to the root of the problem, I am amazed every time I leave! I only wish I hadn't spent years going to other massage places that only temporarily mask the pain, and come to Madison for a medical massage sooner! read more

I received multiple massages from Georgia Medical Massage while they were located on Baxter St and it was always a professional environment and my massages were satisfactory. However- the business is now located in a house off MLK and my experience was not optimal. I will say upfront that the massage itself was good (hence- 2 stars instead of 1) but so many other things affected my experience that I'll never go back. The massuse shared her (scientifically baseless) beliefs about masks not working against COVID and then told me lots of personal information during the massage. She questioned if I could change my health insurance plan to get an HSA account so I could get massages with her more often. What left me most offended was how she ended the massage: by telling me I should use the upcoming Lenten season as a good opportunity to lose weight. All in all- find another place for a massage. The lack of professionalism was not even close to worth it. read more

The lady who runs it is a batshit narcissist. I went a handful of times and had a great experience because when I paid for an hour long massage I got an hour long massage. Then I sustained a common sports related muscle pull in my back. So I went for it and booked a 90 minute "session" with whomever the head "therapist" is, an older gray haired lady (not being agist, that's just what she looks like). When I arrived she asked me to have a seat in a chair, she said she wanted to ask me A FEW questions. Every time I answered one of her questions she would steer the conversation to herself. It was actually kind of impressive. She ended up talking about herself for almost an hour, her first marriage, her childhood, if I wasn't paying $150 dollars it would have been kind of funny. She unleashed her entire philosophical manifesto on me, I kept agreeing with her hoping she would wrap it up and give me the massage I was paying for. I must have told her ten times "I get it, everything is connected, I'm not debating you" but she just went on and on and on. In the end I got about 30 minutes of actual massage. read more

Ever had bad sex...just waiting for it to be over? That was the mutual experience at Georgia Medical Massage. Three of us girls bought the Deal Mobs deal and all three were completely disappointed. How do you screw up a massage? I didn't know it could be done but not only did they do it once...you guessed it ...three times! One of the "massage therapists" had her ear buds in listening to her own music. Wow ~ sigh~ save your money read more

Great massage class! My partner and I learned how to help each other with those daily aches and pains in a stress free and fun environment. I highly recommend! read more

My partner is a student at UGA and he's been to Georgia Medical Massage since the fall semester. During my last visit of the spring semester he made a reservation for me and I finally got to experience what he had been raving about. The staff at the front desk was friendly and very excited to hear that I was there through word of mouth. After filling out some basic "first time there" information, Katrina (my masseuse) came out to greet me and take me back to a room. The massage was great! She asked about any spots where I thought my need more attention and took that into consideration during the hour. It was more than just a body rub. She worked a few stretches as well as working things to as they say in Yoga, opening a few areas. If you're looking for a simple rub down for the sole purpose of relaxation, I'm sure you can get that here but if you're looking to use massage as a means of healing and restoration, I would recommend Georgia Medical Message. read more

If you're not in any need of a massage and in the mood to flush $180+ down the toilet- this is your place to go! I honestly don't even know how this is legal. I was a student during finals just looking to get some back and neck relief so I came for a deep tissue massage. Red flag number 1 is it's at this lady's house in a not so great part of town. It truly is just a massage table set up in a freezing cold living room with curtains around. She starts by convincing you that you need the $50+ upgraded treatment and then wastes 20 minutes making you practice exercises in a chair at her dining room table. She then completely avoids the area you ever mentioned needing work on for the entirety of your stay and will press on your stomach as if you're at a physician's office saying she feels tension and that's what is causing your neck pain. She will grab your rib cage and rip it to the side at a 90 degree angle and say whatever extreme pain you're feeling is a good sign and will whisper "that's a good girl" every 30 seconds into your face. All while she tells you stories of her childhood, her religion, her political beliefs, and her family drama. Not once was I put on my stomach to have my back or neck even touched when all I wanted was a simple massage for some relief. I just wanted it to end. If I fail my finals, I'm blaming this place. read more

I just went for my first massage at this place. When first entering there were a lot of employees in the lobby talking. This made me a bit anxious and I wish they would have another space to wait for clients. However, everyone was very nice. The actual massage experience was nice. I wish that they would put noise machines along the floor to drown out the noise coming from the street. My room was next to the street and when I was trying to relax the noise from cars on the street was distracting. read more

I took my mom for a birthday massage. She needs very gentle pressure and requested such. Her first massage was with a therapist named Rebecca who did exactly as my mom asked and my mom truly enjoyed the massage. The second and third massage my mom got put with a lady named Madison who insisted on performing painful techniques that hurt my mom. The therapist also talked non stop about what a great therapist she thought she was. After the massage, the therapist tried to push several hundreds of dollars of extra stuff on my mom. When my mom declined, the therapist was a total hateful unprofessional woman. We found that this therapist is also the owner.... If she was a little less full of herself and a bit more into helping her clients, she might have a successful business. read more

I really wanted to like this place. Convenient location and great availabilities of the massage therapists. But 1) I was asked to pay $10 more for a medical massage which was supposed to be better. Nope, pretty useless. 2) The massage therapist smells like cigarettes. 3) A clear "tip table" to remind you how ungrateful you are even if you paid $10 extra to get second hand smoke. 4) Finally, I took a look at the licenses, and licenses seem fake to me. BELIEVE in the other negative reviews, and TRUST your guts when you walk into this place. read more

I've been getting a massage at Georgia Medical Massage every month for the past 2 years. They are absolutely wonderful and the best quality that you can get for the membership price! I've never been dissatisfied with any massage. They are great for therapeutic massages and deep tissue when you need it! read more

I've been twice. The first time was for a prenatal massage and it was pretty good. The owner felt pushy but I brushed it off. The second time I was scheduled for a cranial and neck massage which turned into a disaster. The therapist gave me a painful full body massage for a majority of the time and just a few minutes of cranial and neck work. The therapist also made me feel a little uncomfortable during the massage due to his conversation and body positions. The prices are way too high as well! I will not be going back. read more

We did the couples massage class and it was wonderful! The teacher was a bit odd but she really made the class enjoyable. We were the only people in the class so it was a very one-on-one experience and she helped guide us through giving eachother massages effortlessly! Overall a great way to get closer with your S.O. read more

Wow! This was a great massage experience! Very approachable and friendly service in a nice setting. I have had several massages and this was my favorite so far. I think a big part of a successful massage is communication, so you'll get the most out of it if you express what work you need. Excellent pricing, too! read more

I felt the only purpose of my massage was to convince me to come back for more. I left feeling more stressed than when I went in. I didn't feel that the therapist was really interested in making it a relaxing experience. She continued to point out things that she was concerned about. The sales pitch started as soon as I walked in and continued for the full hour. I have had many Swedish massages, but this therapist was barely touching me. She pointed out that she would be happy to apply pressure for an extra $10. No thank you. I will not be back. read more

Went in because my back is always stressed and hurting. Casually mentioned that I had a sprained knee (which will heal eventually). She worked mostly on my knee, went over on the time, and never even touched my back. She also brought up politics and seemed to feel that she was more of a life coach than a massage therapist. Basically, I went there to ease the pressure in my back (which I put on the form) and left not only with my back still hurting, but not relaxed at all! Next time I will go to a spa where they don't try to "fix" you, just to relax you. She did offer to have me come in and get my back done for free, but I really never want to go back to there ever again. read more

Purchased massages for my mom and best friend and decided to go as well for "girls day". We were all thoroughly pleased with our massages and were definitely relaxed when we left. The gentleman at the front desk wasn't the most personable but the massages were good enough that we are willing to overlook being pretty much ignored. We have already purchased at least 2 more visits and can't wait to use them! read more

My wife and I took a massage class with Madison and had a terrific experience! She did a great job of explaining and demonstrating proper technique for maximum results with minimum effort. I also appreciated that she created a light-hearted atmosphere as it made us feel much more comfortable in the class setting. Highly recommend! read more

Unprofessional completely. This business has continued to be rude and lacking professonalism. They are continuing to charge me for the massage and stating I'm refusing to state that they were willing to help me into the building. Do they realize how embarrassing it is to be lifted like a baby? They are being insensitive to how I will feel just because they are willing to do it. This does not make it comfortable for me, receiving a massage is supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable. Beginning the experience with such an embarassing moment is not something I would want to do. read more

The owner and business manager can be extremely rude when dealing with customers. It doesn't seem like many of the massage therapists are very happy to be there. While this business may advertise that they wish to help their customers with lower costs, they do not act like they wish to help anyone but themselves. If you are looking for a good massage in Athens, go to Urban Sanctuary. If you need medical massage or physical therapy go to the UGA's University Health Center. read more

The massage session was great ! The teacher was very knowledgeable . The atmosphere was great .

This place is horrible! The massage therapist I had talked the entire time, and on top of that, oftentimes when she was talking, she would stop massaging, but keep her hands on my back and slightly "hit" me as she got more into what she was talking about. Most of what she talked about was why she tried to do the shortest amount of massage school time, too. I wasn't relaxed afterwards at all. read more

I have experienced massage for many years at other places. I heard good things about neuromuscular massage, so I tried Georgia Medical Massage. I was DISAPPOINTED and would not recommend this place. The "therapist" with advanced training massaged me through a sheet for the first 30 minutes before actually getting to work on my muscles. At first I thought it was a "warm up" or "energy" work, but It went on for 30 minutes and I asked and paid for neuromuscular work! This was in no way neuromuscular and it cost me $90 for 45 minutes!! Try someone who actually gives you a full body massage, and not through the top of a sheet! Also realize 60 minutes is the whole time here, not hands on time ! You only get 45 minutes but charged for 60. Not recommended!! read more

I have been so blessed by Georgia Medical Massage. A friend and family member had a medical problem that they were receiving help for by going to Georgia Medical Massage and told my husband about it. My husband who also had a medical problem that he wanted some relief for decided to go and check and see if he could get some help. He did! He couldn't wait to get home and tell me all about it. You see, I have suffered with TMJ and migraines for about 12 years now. The migraines had been getting worse and worse - so had the TMJ for that matter. I had seen several different doctors and had been to two different chiropractors and a couple of dentists - all looking for help. I had even had MRI's and X-Rays - you name it and I had asked for help. I had even been to a massage therapist before. It was not a pleasant experience and one that I had no intention of repeating. My first and only experience with a massage therapist was painful. The massage therapist had promised that they could help my TMJ by going into my mouth - and they did! They hurt me. My TMJ got worse. My migraines got worse. I got worse. The pain was horrible. Sometimes, I would be sick for days after the massage therapist worked on me because this particular massage therapist was too aggressive - (but I didn't realize it at the time)! So, you can imagine that I wasn't as enthused as my husband when he was telling me about all the help he had received and that he thought I should give Georgia Medical Massage a chance. But, I know I needed help. I wanted help. I was willing to go through the pain again if only I could get better. I picked myself off the couch and forced myself into the car and drove to Georgia Medical Massage and timidly opened the front door. There, is where I was greeted by a smile and a welcome from the moment that I walked in. From the front desk girl to the owner (whom just happened to be walking by and looked at my pale face - and stopped)! I guess I looked like I was about to bolt back out the door. The front desk girl introduced me before I could even begin my paperwork and the owner came over and sat down and started talking and took time to explain what she and her company was about. I got a chance to tell her about my fears and she got a chance to calm me down and reassure me. The atmosphere from beginning to end was one that encouraged and soothed - and educated. I was impressed. During the talk I learned that there were two sides to Georgia Medical Massage - the more Medical side where I was to spend the next several weeks in getting my help - and the "feel goody" massages as I like to call them. Those, I would work around to (and, yes, when I got around to being able to receive one of them - ah la la - yes they felt good! When the sessions were started on me - the treatments were slow - at a pace that I could receive. Me, as the patient was taken into consideration. I wasn't just treated as a number - everything wasn't just done for the sake of being done. My treatment was set up for me and as I progressed was adapted and updated as I could handle it. I could not have asked for any better care or concern. I would recommend Georgia Medical Massage to anyone and everyone and I have - often. If you have a need - I know of a place with heart and skills and an attitude of love and encouragement that can help you - it has me and my husband. I have recommended it to my son and my daughter in love and to anyone else within listening distance! I feel so much better. I use to sit or lie on the couch most of the day - in so much pain to do barely anything else. Now, I look forward to every day. I am up walking and eating better. I take better care of my body. I have lost weight. I want to do things to help maintain the new me - for that is how I feel - that I am a new me. I have been given a new chance at life. For not only did I receive the physical help that I needed at Georgia Medical Massage - but I received the encouragement to get better and to continue - to stay better. I believe that is how it should be .... Georgia Medical Massage is located on Baxter Street - in fact Dr. Mel McDonald is located right next to their office. It is easy to find and parking is right in front - so pay Georgia Medical Massage a visit and see what awaits you on the other side of getting well ....... read more

Enjoyed the massage. I told the therapist my problem areas, indicated it also on the registration paper but no attention was given to those areas, I thought the price was too high also. I found the location to be clean and friendly, but not somewhere I would go back on a regular basis. read more

This is the second time I've been here and I will not be returning. The first time wasn't bad, it just wasn't good. This time was absolutely the most excruciatingly awful massage I have ever had! I am a massage therapist myself so I like to think I know what I am talking about. The therapist I saw was so brutal she literally made me cry, tears streaming down my cheeks and everything. She did not warm my tissue before diving in with the sharp point of her elbow. A big no-no to begin with. She would put all her weight on her elbows and would be applying the pressure to either the attachment of the muscle (creating a huge risk of tearing soft tissue), or she would miss muscle altogether and dig into my bones. I was seriously concerned she was going to separate my ribs and tear the intercostals. She did not palpate the muscle before stabbing me with her olecranon process and would gouge me in the same place over and over again. She did not even work out the issue that I initially got the massage for. I asked for a full body treatment and she spent the whole hour pulverizing my shoulders and glutes (I needed mid-thoracic work). Her muscles were so fatigued she would shake any time she used anything other than her elbows. As a massage therapist myself, I am concerned about the safety of the clients receiving work from this specific therapist. For her own sake I hope she reads this and reanalyzes her methods of application. I confronted the receptionist about my concerns and I am currently so bruised I do not think I will even be able to work tomorrow. I will only be returning for a refund! read more

This was the worst massage I have ever gotten. I went and saw a lady who was very unprofessional. I questioned their draping techniques and level of professionalism. The waiting room looked like a doctor's office rather than a location for "serenity"... Then, my massage therapist acted very unprofessional throughout the entire massage. She sneezed often, got up and changed the music, was loud in the room, opened the windows, and I was cold the entire time. I also felt like my massage was from a 5 year old as I have gotten SEVERAL massages and this one felt like my nephew could do a better job. I love massages and have never experienced one so terrible that I got up before it was over and didn't want any more service. I do not recommend this massage to anyone... it is better to pay a little more and go to a real spa like Chateau Elan in Braselton. She blamed it on a "toxic release" that I was having when really I hated the massage in its entirety. read more

I think this place stays in business simply because of their cheap rates. They definitely cater towards to the student population and those groupon customers who are always looking for those ridiculously low rates ( I keep getting email updates of their continuous groupon sales). The thing that those customers dont care about then is just how low the pay is for the LMTs and because of this, the quality of those LMTs tends to be lower. Ive had two experiences with this business as a customer. One, wasnt horrible but it wasnt a reallygood massage either. But hey, I didnt pay too much so perhaps thats what you get. The second was a male massage therapist that made me feel extremely uncomfortable. He was working far too close to my breast area and just had an overly creepy tone about him. Ive never wanted a massage to end as quickly as that one. I wont be back. At the end of the day, you do get what you pay for and I think Id rather invest my money in an establishment that charged a bit more. paid their LMTs better and therefore attracted better therapists. read more