Received a terrible sports massage today from Nova Therapeutic ~ Courthouse. I put in my intake…read moreform that I am an athlete & have a race coming up in four days. I asked for and booked a sports massage & firm pressure. I did not put down my specific areas in intake form b/c I feel as though ppl don't read them. I prefer telling the massage therapist what is going on. I did. The therapist came in, did not introduce herself. Nothing. I said; "my hips are tight, I believe it's my psoas and lower back and glutes". "Can you spend time on my right hip" She kept massaging my back. okay, I thought.. she will work her way to my leg. NOPE. I asked again. Can you please massage my legs, esp my lower back and hip. She rubbed my neck. I repeated my self... my legs. She rubbed my head. After the fourth time, I gave up. So pissed off. Massage therapist did not speak English so did not know what I was even saying. I found this language barrier issue out when I told the front desk and manager that I was upset b/c she did NOT give me a sports massage. Manager responded. Can you stay and we can work your legs now. I said; NO. I have to go and I don't have time to get undressed again. So annoyed. They gave me a gift cert. Why would I go back to a place that provided crappy service to begin with. Worst massage place I have ever been to. As an athlete that has been to a number of massage establishments ~ waste of time & money. Do not recommend if looking for good sports massage.

Got a half hour massage and facial from Maggie. But I didn't know her name until I was finished…read moreand came out to pay and asked the receptionist, cuz Maggie only said about 4 words to me during the hour. She never asked about pressure. She never asked what I wanted. It was bizarre. The massage felt very "phoned in" and not at all specific to my muscles or needs. A large part of it was just general "rubbing" through the sheet. When she finally got the oil out, even when I could feel her hit a ropey muscle (and she could obviously feel it too) she just skipped it and kept the general rubbing. The scrub and facial were better, but oddly she left the room twice without telling me. I thought I heard the door, which was strange, and finally after about a minute I looked up to find myself alone in the room. Never had that before in a massage or other service. When a person came back and started up again I had no idea if it was her or someone else. And she asked NOTHING about my skin - dry, oily, sensitivities... She didn't know I had contacts in (I wondered if I should tell her, but it was so oddly quiet...). She did know my age (wouldn't she need to know that to know what types of things to use??). But now that I think back on it I realize: they use the same products on everyone I bet. One scrub. One oil. One cream. One lotion. One lip treatment... Nothing at all personalized. My partner got an hour massage and sadly, felt the same. His therapist also never introduced herself. In fact, she never said a word. For both of us, it was clear the therapists had not read our intake forms. The whole place is very "factory-like". While I waiting for my partner to finish, the receptionist assigned a therapist to a massage by saying, "Room one - new client". No name. No details. No info. Not a great experience. Not worth the price. My partner just came up with a great description of the experience - it is like a CAR WASH where you roll up, put your car on the tracks, and roll through. Every car treated the same, rinsed and scrubbed. The car wash of massages.

Deep Tissue Massage was excellent with Fiona! The massage was thorough and all pain was dissipated.read more

I had an inkling to get a massage. Around 5pm, I requested an appt for 6pm. Within minutes, I…read morereceived a confirmation for my appt. I'm spoiled and the location is right under my apt complex. But it's rather easy to get to if you're coming from a little ways away. Like any Arlington spot, you can find street parking, a garage around the corner, or metro. The location is aromatic and clean. The receptionist is friendly and inviting. The massage therapist, Sunny, was amazing!! She asked how much pressure I wanted and checked if it was okay etc. I will definitely be going back.

EDIT 1/19: See her update below. Too late for me, but not you…read more ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ EDIT 10/24: Veronica is transitioning to the management side of the house, per the phone conversation I just had with staff. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [OLD] Email exchange with the office. Just FYI: Good morning all, I was hoping to schedule a session with Veronica, but the website says she's not available. Is she still with Capitol Rehab? Thank you, Tim ~~~ _____________________________________ Timothy, Veronica is not available for medical massages at this time but we do have other therapists available. Are you interested in booking soon? Thank you, A little bit of a non-answer, but if your heart is set on her based on these reviews, just know she can't be booked. The 5 stars was so I wouldn't screw up her score, not for Capitol Rehab.

As a professional soccer player, I'm obligated to take care of my body in order to preform at my…read morebest every single day. Recovery and the ability to recover after a challenging workout is important and I'm always open to new forms of treatment that will aid in my performance and reduce my risk of injury. Veronica has been extremely helpful, since my arrival from Los Angeles. With a bright smile and friendly nature, she preforms her job with the best of her ability. Leaving me feeling fresh after a tough workout. I highly recommend her to anyone, who is serious about taking care of his or her body. Whether it's to recovery from a tough workout session or to reduce the stress from your every day job. Veronica is the best masseuse around the area. And as a professional athlete, I have been fortunate enough to experience different masseuses, and she definitely ranks up there with the best.

I cannot get enough of this place. Everyone is so friendly and the massage is superb. The space is…read morecalming and inviting and the therapists are very skilled. Nothing feels like Thai massage. We love YaYa and Nancy. Tell them Donna sent you!!

Massage skills? Check. Customer service? Check…read more Reasonable price? Check. Took one star off because I think workers are a bit worked-out. They have very little break time in between two customers and on average they work more than 10 hours a day!

I first visited this establishment years ago -- before I was even on Yelp -- so I can't quite…read moreremember the exact location, but I do remember loving my experience. I actually took my best friend there for Christmas, and it was such a great time. It was so good that the following year I sent my mother-in-love for her birthday, and another year I surprised my wife with a visit for hers. They both had amazing things to say about their experiences. I'm definitely overdue for a return -- I can't wait to go back this year!

I haven't had a massage for a long time and decided to give this place a chance. I asked for a deep…read moretissue massage and paid for a deep tissue massage. The facility is lovely, wonderful ambiance. I went to a room that is for couples. I was disappointed that the massage was nothing like I've had before at other massage places. The man sat in a stool and applied a lot of oil, would slide his hands up and down my skin. Like a petting motion. The entire massage was like that. I didn't feel any different after the massage and found myself quite disappointed. I got an email from Origins reminding me to leave a review. I responded asking to speak to someone about my experience and after a week, no response. I proceeded to email the email address on the website and gave my feedback. No response after 3 weeks I didn't feel like that was a deep tissue massage. The gentleman was sitting on a chair for 90% of the massage. Maybe he had a long day already.

I've been going here for my prenatal massages and it's been wonderful. It's helped me so much…read moreduring an uncomfortable time and I look forward to it! Located conveniently in Ballston quarter, staff are always accommodating and provide a great experience

They have plenty of staff available for all their customers. Getting an appointment was not…read moredifficult. Really like how they have a variety of options from chair massage, foot massages and full body options. Parking available in the garage or street parking. The staff were friendly and accommodating.

So, I will second what others said and say that this is a no frills massage. But, if you don't mind…read morethat, then you must know this was the BEST massage I've ever received. Also, place seemed pretty clean and sanitary. For context, I like a really deep tissue massage. The average person might find what I enjoy to be uncomfortable. Like a jackhammer in my back would be good lol. I had John as my massage therapist, and he was absolutely amazing! Didn't take any shortcuts and really got into the muscle tissue. Elbows and all of that! Felt awesome. I was so relaxed. I will definitely be coming back to him. I didn't completely undress, although I'm sure you could. I really only do that at high end spas. I was in shorts and a cami and It was comfortable. He asked about the pressure. I told him hard and he obliged. Kept consistent pressure the whole massage. Heads up: they do request a $20 tip ahead of the massage. While I recognize this is untraditional, I totally get It, given how COVID must have affected business. I hope people start cutting small businesses some slack! Anyway, if you are looking for an insanely deep tissue massage without the frills, definitely come here!

Effective and affordable massage. Easy to book an appointment. Had some leg pain that went away…read moreafter a few visits.

I have been going to Krisstal for a few months now! So glad I found her relatively quickly after my…read moremove from California. Her massage therapy has really helped with shoulder and neck tension, as well as an issue I have with my hip. Highly recommend her.

"You haven't gotten a massage until you've gone to___. She got rid of years worth of tension and…read moreback pain after just a couple of sessions. These massages are worth every penny!"

I highly recommend making an appointment, as this place is popular for a reason. While it's not…read moreflashy, the quality of the massages truly stands out. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted and asked to identify any areas of discomfort, along with our preferred pressure level (soft, medium, or deep). I was then taken to my room. The rooms are separated by partitions, so while there is some noise from other sessions, it didn't take away too much from the experience. Highlights: * Friendly and efficient check-in process * Customizable massage pressure and focus areas * Skilled and attentive masseuses * Free parking behind the shopping center My masseuse, Miss Kitty, was excellent. I requested a deep tissue massage, and she did not disappoint. She worked through multiple knots in my upper back that had likely been there for months and also addressed some lower back pain I'd been experiencing. At times, the pressure was a bit intense, but when I asked her to ease up, she adjusted immediately. After the session, I was offered a small bottle of water at the front desk. The total came to $85 (credit card) for a 60-minute massage, plus tip. Overall, a great experience--I would definitely request Miss Kitty again!

I had a dry massage with Lina and was very happy. The hallway and massage rooms are dimly lit and…read morethe table was comfortable with quiet music during the massage. Lina's technique was very nice and she was professional with draping and checking about massage pressure.