Fifteen years ago, I was experiencing extreme lower back pain that regular Western medicine could…read morenot relieve. The pain was so crippling, I had to roll out of bed onto my knees when the alarm clock wakened me. I was desperate for relief. Before submitting to surgery, I finally gave in to a last-ditch recommendation that I had previously dismissed as quackery: acupuncture. How could a bunch of needles eliminate my pain? I fortunately located a good acupuncture doctor in Phoenix. In seven visits, he reduced my #9 pain to #2, using up to 35 needles in each visit, and occasionally some cupping to increase blood circulation. The hairlike needles hurt a little but never went very deep. That modest tolerance was worth it. In three weeks, I was living a normal life again. A few years later, I had some more lower back pain. But my previous doctor was visiting his family in China, so I tried out a few new acupuncturists in Tempe. I don't know why, but their needles did nothing for me. Not until my original doctor returned was I able to get the relief I needed. Evidently, finding the right doctor was the key. Three months ago, the lower back pain started edging back in. And then, after a grueling day of weeding and pruning, the pain came back in force... probably around a #7 level of pain. But my original doctor, now in his 70s, had retired. I searched for "acupuncturists near me" in Google, reviewing each practitioner carefully, finding that most of them focused on acupuncture for aesthetics, not pain relief. I finally found Dr. Quan Liang in North Phoenix. And I'm glad I did. With Dr. Quan, your only contact is with the doctor. His is a small practice. No receptionist. His practical, Chinese bedside manner is similar to my first acupuncturist, but his methodologies are vastly different. Dr. Quan uses a mix of traditional and modern Chinese medicine, including acupressure, cupping, heat, herbal medicine, and electro-acupuncture. The big difference between the two doctors: Dr. Quan's methods were more painful, but I experienced relief almost immediately. Acupressure hurts. Plain and simple. I was yelping, out loud, for 20-straight minutes, during each visit. But he knew exactly where to apply that pressure to loosen my muscles. If you can't endure the pain of an elbow digging into the knots in your back, Dr. Quan has other tools. Have you ever used a TENS unit? You know, where a mild, pulsing electrical current causes specific muscles to contract every second? Envision a half-dozen acupuncture needles, all hooked up to a TENS unit, which guarantees the pulses are hitting all the right places. He adjusts the electric pulses to a mild level. But it's the needles that hurt. He inserts them deeper into your muscles than with straight acupuncture, and it hurts while they are being inserted. Once they're in, no problem. And he applies infrared heat while you lie there for 20 minutes, to help the blood and Qi ("Chi") circulation. THE END RESULT: my pain levels reduced quickly in one week. First visit: #7 down to #5. Second visit: #5 down to #3. Third visit: #3 down to #1. Would I recommend Dr. Quan? Absolutely... if you can endure some pain to get rid of the REAL pain.

Dr. Quan is amazing! He fixed my right elbow pain that was bothering me for weeks. He also fixed…read moremy left arm from going numb. I had being dealing with this for years caused by side sleeping. I only had 2 appointments - 1 for each arm. I plan on making future appointments to maintain. Call Dr. Q for any pain. He knows his stuff.

Great way to unwind! Get the foot/back massage.. then go home to rest! Staff are very nice and…read moreaccommodating.

Worst massage ever. Avoid at all costs. Receptionist is super rude…read more Left in far more pain than I came in with. Completely opposite of zen!! More like NOTZENFLEXOLOGY

This massage spot is so easy to book and incredibly accommodating! 99% of the massages I've gotten…read morehere have been really good, making it my go-to for consistent relaxation. On top of the quality service, the pricing is very reasonable, and the location is super convenient and easy to find.

If I could give this place a MILLION stars, I would!…read more We got a massage during our weekend in Arizona, and it was so good that we wanted to squeeze in one more before leaving. They actually opened early to take care of us! We were so grateful that they made time for us and went out of their way to make it happen. The massages were incredible, but the kindness and personal attention made this place extra special. Opening your doors early just to help two people end their trip on a high note says a lot about how you treat your customers. Thank you for taking such good care of us. You gave us another highlight of our weekend, and we'll remember it. We're already looking forward to our next trip to Arizona so we can come see you again! We can't recommend this place enough!

I've been having a ton of back pain and went to schedule an an appt (I usually get a massage for…read morepain relief)- but my normal therapist is out so they gave me recommendations on which therapists would be most similar and I finalized the booking. Tonight I saw Tresca, and I left in a total daze. I cannot remember the last time I felt so physically relaxed. I am pretty sure I fell asleep in the session and I can't remember the last time that's happened either. Tresca offered pain relief and in a way that was so calming my entire system settled- and that is beyond amazing to and for me, I am very grateful. I love the north Scottsdale location of the NOW- from the moment you walk in, the scent starts working on your mood and the sounds of the ocean in the treatment area drowns out the noise. There are several amazing therapists there and I'm so glad I can add Tresca to the list.

4/13/26 update: Management and ownership reached out after my bad experience. Long story short,…read morethey offered a complimentary massage to make up for the experience I had. The complimentary massage was with Trang, who did a fantastic job. It was clear that she was talented and paid attention to my areas of focus/concern. She also provided a full 80 minutes of her time, as expected. Had my original experience been with Trang, The NOW would have received an easy 5-star review from me. I am changing my overall rating to 4/5 due to the hassle and frustration I originally had to deal with. That said, management and ownership did the right thing. Bad experiences (or just bad fits) can happen, but the difference between a good business and a bad one is what management and ownership do to address those issues. 5 stars to management and ownership, 5 stars to Trang, and 4 stars overall given my specific experience. I can comfortably recommend this location, as long as you are willing to speak up if you don't get what you deserve. After my first experience, I would not have considered this location in the future. After management/ownership intervened, and after my experience with Trang, I can confidently say I will return, and if my experience is anything like the one I had with Trang, I'll be happy to follow up with a 5-star review.

If you want a same-day appointment for a relaxing, no-frills massage, go for it. I was looking for…read moremore hence this mediocre rating for Lemon Tree Massage. My body is well past using massage therapy for pampering; I need it for relief from aches and pains. Out of desperation, I walked into Lemon Tree Massage for a same-day, 90-minute upper body massage. My shoulders and neck were feeling like concrete and they hurt. My massage therapist was very friendly, but she was not an expert in muscle anatomy. Therefore, the massage was not as helpful as I needed it to be. I paid $100 for a 90-minute massage plus a 20% tip. I tipped her for her effort and professionalism even though I left disappointed. She checked in throughout the massage for desired pressure, but she was definitely more accustomed to massage for relaxation versus therapeutic relief. A few more notes...There was no table warmer, which was fine by me, but you get the gist this is a no-frills experience. There is no neck cradle on the massage table; you're given a donut pillow. This place is located in the shopping center next to the Home Depot.

Definitely one of my favorite places. I was a walk-in today & I'm so glad they do. I wasn't 100%…read moresure if I was going to have time for one on the day I came in but boy oh boy did I need it. I did a 2 hr massage with cupping. This was more of a "working" massage, with deep knots that needed some working out. The pressure was a little more intense than in past appointments but again, was needed. Will absolutely be coming back to this place. Remember, there is a small $2 service fee for credit/debit cards but I believe it's totally worth it. So happy with this place.

Great massage and mini head spa by Mei. She's so sweet and the spa is pretty, intimate and very…read moreclean. I felt the price to be very reasonable for the services provided. I'll definitely come again if I'm in the area!

My session with Lana was incredible I haven't felt that relaxed in years. I have a daughter who's…read morealmost 2yrs old and a baby boy who's 5 months old and I never get time to be pampered! I received the salt and sugar head spa treatment and it did not disappoint!! I loved every minute of it and felt like I was in heaven after the session was over. Lana seems to be very experienced and she was very kind as well. I cannot wait to come back for another appointment. Thank you Lana for taking such good care of me and thank you for an amazing session.

I needed a massage and had extra ClassPass credits so I looked to see what was available. Active…read moreBodyWorx had availability so I booked a 60 min. It's a very clean and thoughtfully appointed facility. Woman owned, so not surprising. Zach was my therapist and did a fantastic job on my massage. It wasn't a generic massage, he actively listened to both me and my body to help relieve the tightness I was experiencing. He was knowledgeable, kind and very talented. Perk Alert: didn't realize that the Recovery Room (compression, sauna, cold plunge, etc.) is included with each massage. And if you didn't plan ahead to leave enough time for that (like me) you'll get a credit added to your account to use it within the next 7 days! Highly recommend and can't wait to return to utilize the Recovery Room!

ALL of the massage therapists are outstanding here! I've been fortunate to receive massages from…read moreBilly, Freda, Gunther, Nikky, Heather & Zach. They all have different styles and are exceptional with their individual techniques and ability to work out the knots. I appreciate the serene environment of this particular space as well. Most recently, Zach gave me an extraordinary massage experience. He incorporated a Deep Tissue massage and addressed Tender Points. He also strategically used hot stones on those Tender Points, which loosened them up. I also just got a much needed massage from Nicky who is stellar! She delivered a combo of flowy Swedish w/ Deep Tissue. I appreciate how she honed in on trigger points on my back & worked them out. She's also open to me asking questions about what she's working on b/c I'm curious. Much appreciated! That's the thing - all the therapists can read the body & then cater your massage to what you specifically need. They're not giving cookie cutter massages (the same massage to everyone). All are well versed in anatomy & thus, know how to identify "problem" areas & address them. Thanks Active Bodyworx!

I had the best experience here yesterday! I called and got a…read moresame day appointment, facility is clean & front desk was welcoming. My massage therapist Jasmine was awesome! She really took her time with me although it was only for an hour but definitely gave me extra time which I really needed. My body feels amazing!

I've been going once a week for over a year now. 10/10 spot. Never disappoints and every masseuse…read moreis amazing!

My brother recently referred me to Tranquility Spa Massage (and specifically to Susan) but please…read moredon't make me regret sharing that! I've now been twice in one week, which never happens, but it was that good and easy to call the same day to get an appointment too. $65 before tip for a one hour massage seems reasonable. The place is clean, they get in where they need to and even listen if you have special requests (ie: my neck). It's conveniently located off of the 101 and Via de Ventura. I'll definitely be back!

What an awesome, clean, professional, and quality spot…read more I called them this afternoon hoping to squeeze 5 people in after a long weekend & they managed to get 4 of us taken care of! The massage was awesome & I can't wait to go back so that someone can step on my back. Lots of options, very reasonably priced, and sweet souls who work there. No notes as they say ;) Will be back and definitely suggest y'all go too.

I play competitive golf, and the wear and tear on my back and neck adds up fast…read more Ashley has been a game changer. This isn't a spa massage -- it's real recovery work. Between the cupping and the scraping, she got into tissue that had been locked up for a long time, and the difference in how my body feels after the appointment is night and day. She clearly understands the mechanics of a golf swing and where the strain actually lands, and she adjusts the session based on what my body needs that day rather than running the same routine every time. If you're an athlete looking for someone who does serious muscle recovery therapy, Ashley knows exactly what she's doing. Highly recommend.

As an active athlete with my share of injuries, I recently tried Jonathan's bodywork, including…read morecraniosacral therapy, cupping, scraping, and abdominal work. He took the time to understand my injuries and tailored the treatment to my specific needs. Jonathan is knowledgeable, skilled, and easy to work with. I noticed pain relief the very next day and felt the sessions made a real difference in my recovery. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for effective, personalized bodywork.