I don't usually write reviews, but this one is 100% deserved…read more Coming from San Francisco, I've tried plenty of places that call themselves "therapeutic," but most of the time you leave feeling good for the day... and the underlying issue is still there. I was visiting family in Connecticut and had tweaked my back pretty badly. I booked with Sammi Therapeutic Massage hoping for some relief and was fully prepared to pay top dollar without expecting much beyond temporary comfort. What I got was completely different. This was not just a massage -- this was actual healing work. She took the time to understand where my pain was, explained what she was doing (because I asked), and truly got in there and worked through the problem. The pain I came in with? Gone. If I had more time in CT, I would've gone back again just to continue the work and honestly get better sleep. She clearly knows the body and her craft. It's a private, by-appointment setup with a single table, and every second of it was worth it. From the comfortable setup to how she incorporated hot stones and intuitively read exactly what my body needed -- it felt intentional and effective. I'm genuinely so glad I didn't end up at another "typical" therapeutic spot that just goes through the motions. I'm sure there are other good places out there, but I don't see myself trying them anytime soon -- I feel like I found my person. If you're looking for a massage that actually fixes your knots and pain (not just temporarily relaxes you), this is your spot. I'd honestly consider flying back once a month for this.

My 42 year old daughter and I booked massages with Sammi. Her massage business space is small,…read morebut very clean and professional. Sammi was very pleasant and did a marvelous massage! My daughter has some shoulder pain and came away from the massage experience saying that it was the best thing ever! I had read a review from someone who thought the experience was traumatizing and painful. I was a little worried but our experience was super. Yes, when she does a special deep tissue massage she hits painful spots, but I think the treatment was very helpful. Sammi is Chinese and I have had a yoga intstructor in China who did some of the same moves and made me wince from time to time. I highly recommend Sammi for a great massage!

Just had an excellent hot stone massage-I will return ASAP. She addressed all of my neck/shoulder…read moreissues!

First off, if I had the option to put no stars I would. The customer service was proven to be…read moredistasteful from the first phone call to set up the appointment due to the lady by the name of Jamie hanging up on me because she didn't answer it with a business name but with one word that didn't sound familiar to me so I didn't speak. I called back and addressed that she hung up on me and that she didn't answer professionally so she gave me an excuse as to why she answered that way. Then an appointment was made and when we arrived an older woman came out from the back room and looked at us saying hello. I advised her we had an appointment and she looked confused and demanded we come back tomorrow with not an ounce of consideration for someone else's time and walked away into a room and closed the door as if my time isn't valuable. I took the day off for this appointment. I texted the number on file and it shows that it was READ since it is an iPhone and no response via text or phone call as of yet.

Recommend! The staff is kind and the room was very clean and quiet. In addition, the massage was…read moregood and the overall environment was very relaxing. Prices are also good! Will return!

Went back for my second massage at Hamden Massage Center to make sure the first time wasn't a…read morefluke. Second massage as good as the first. Bought a gift card for 10 more hours. Prices are great, experience is priceless!

Julie is a gifted reflexologist. I have chronic pain and during the first session I felt more…read morerelaxed than I had in a long time. Afterwards I felt relief from pain and felt like a new person the next day. I have had another appointment since and can't wait to go back again. She has a kind and calm demeanor, a lot of knowledge, and a wonderful healing touch.

This was my first reflexology experience so I really wasn't sure what to expect. I was expecting a…read moregood foot massage, but admittedly did not believe that there could be any significant connection between a spot on my foot and some other part of my body. I'm now second guessing that assumption - when Julie was doing her thing, about half way thru I decided to start asking her what these connections were. She started explaining them and telling me which ones she found as being tense, the ones she was focusing on, and as she told me about the one that was linked to my intestines, I suddenly realized that my cramps were gone. I really couldn't believe it. The one downside was that the day following my appt I had some serious fatigue and other issues, which Julie explained to me could have been due to the session. Apparently sometimes you have a day where you feel worse before you feel better. I plan on scheduling another session and looking forward to experiencing the way things play out during round 2

I gave my husband and I a spa day for our anniversary. It was really lovely. We had a couples…read moremassage , facial and pedicure together . He has never had them before . It was nice doing it together and both getting pampered . There is a $10 each up charge of you want it all as a couple. We really enjoyed all of the treatments . I would recommend going . We hope to return together again.

This place is AMAZING!! They do it ALL and with great expertise! Shiela is a magnificent hair…read moredresser in all aspects. Their mani pedis and facials are sooooo relaxing along with the atmosphere

Visited one time 15 years ago. Had a terrible Christmas Eve. Back Pain returned very next day,…read moreshoveling snow. Overall I did not feel I was presentable for Santa Claus.

They'll give u a massage and if you give them 200$ you'll get private service once you put it on…read moretable don't say anything

Five stars, all around; see what I've said previously. (My original review is not being reflected…read moreunder my user profile so I'm reposting, in hopes that Yelp! fixes things.)

Massage therapist are like hair stylist, there are many, but only a handful can grant you exactly…read morewhat you want/need. I've searches far and wide for a good massage therapist to ease down the knots that make me the hunch back of New England with no avail until I found Bonnie. Bonnie makes you feel comfortable and at ease from the moment you enter her business until the moment you step out of it. She doesn't just massage your back, she searches for the root cause of your pain and works on it. Then she gives you a debrief of her findings and what you need to do to improve the pain. It's not a massage for her, it's a mission of well being; she truly cares about her customers. Hands down the best massage I've ever gotten! Bonnie also takes care of you while your in her hands. She makes sure her massage table is comfy, and she always keeps you warm with fuzzy blankets. Oh! And It's always clean. Did I mention, clean? Sorry, I've found myself in one or two places that were nightmarishly dirty. If you're in search for a massage therapist, look no further! Go to her!