Ashley is an amazing massage therapist. I felt like a new woman by the time I got off her table!…read moreShe truly listened to my concerns and by doing that, she relieved SO much tension in my body. I recommend her 1000% Also, she's a super cool person so it just makes the experience that much better

Ashley is an incredible LMT. She has worked on me several times, and always starts the session…read morelistening to where I am having troubles. She makes sure to devote time to my problem areas, and always finds the spots I didn't even know were hurting. She's truly attentive to her clients and wants to help each one get pain relief and relaxation. I cannot recommend her enough. Professional, thoughtful, skilled, and an all-around stellar human as well.

Amazing experience - I had an appointment with Marissa for lymphatic drainage due to a lingering…read moreankle injury (4 weeks out and still puffy in some areas). This was my first experience with lymphatic drainage; it'd been recommended to try and reduce some of the swelling that wasn't resolving on its own, and I came across Marissa's site. Her space is calm and welcoming, and she instantly puts you at ease. She explained how the entire lymph system works, what can happen with an injury that can cause the lack of drainage I was experiencing, and the flow we'd be using during the entire process. She was very focused on comfort levels - temperature of the table, any pressure the drape might put on my ankle, and any areas that might be sensitive for me (physically or mentally/emotionally). Marissa is incredibly knowledgeable, competent, and intuitive. We worked through the flow, and much to my surprise I could feel it working - I could actually feel the sensations she had described *could* happen in several instances, and the amount of pressure needed for the drainage was incredibly light - far, far less pressure than in a Swedish massage, so no discomfort at all, even on injured tissue. At the end of the massage, when I looked at my right ankle, I was stunned to see it had symmetry again with my uninjured ankle - it had been swollen for 30 days. The area at the joint that was warm to the touch and felt "full" to me was completely flat. My only regret in this process is I didn't take before and after photos to show the difference. 24 hours later, the swelling remains 90% diminished from before the massage. I have a much higher range of motion, as the swelling had been prevented rotation. Things that caused my ankle to ache - like crossing my legs and having the injured ankle unsupported for more than 90 seconds - don't hurt. I cannot believe the difference this made; if it had been 25% as effective as it was I would have considered it to be a wild success. I would not hesitate to do lymphatic drainage (or any massage) with Marissa again, and would recommend her to any friend or family member.

I just had my second massage with Marissa. My body feels so good! I walked in with a knee issue and…read moreI walked out healed! My chronic back pain has dissolved for now, my range of motion has increased. I can do spinal twists more comfortably. I also added a hot oil scalp massage because it sounded delightful. I didn't even think about how dry and itchy my scalp has been this winter. My scalp stopped itching and my hair smells amazing from her premium selection of essential oils. Also love the warm, rolled up neck towel, the weighted heating pad, the peppermint oil foot massage, the ambience, and her attention to detail. Can't wait for my next appointment! Thank you Marissa‍

Teri is one of the most amazing healers I know. I have had a shoulder injury that I have been…read morebattling. Went to physical therapy and did not see much improvement. Then we started doing cupping and massage therapy with her and what a difference that made! Now thanks to Teri's amazing hands and the right physical therapist (who she also referred me to!), I am pretty much pain free. Teri is so much more than a massage therapist, she has this talent to understand what is happening within your body and how to get to the areas that need healing. She is truly gifted and I am so lucky to have found her. Love, love, love her.

Teri is the most attentive massage therapist that I've ever visited. She listened to my concerns,…read moreprovided coaching, and followed up the next day. Great experience.

I have been seeing Lindsay for a few years now and she is amazing. She's been able to fix all pain…read morepoints and more. She provides a completely relaxing atmosphere, and checks in to confirm how I am doing. She knows the body extensively and has provided insight on the shoulder & arm pain I have been dealing with the last few years. Lindsay has a fun bright personality and is empathetic. Highly recommend her.

Lindsay is the absolute most thorough amazing hands on Massage Therapist! She is the best I have…read moreever had and I have had a lot of massage having been a Massage Practitioner myself. I saw Lindsay through the pandemic because I could trust that she was diligent about cleanliness and masking! I really appreciate that after Lindsay works on me I feel great during and after our session together, not beat up. I highly recommend you give Lindsay a try if your considering!

Nicole is always trying her new techniques on me! I LOVE it! My only complaint is that there aren't…read moremore of her to get more appointments for me lol

I have suffered from neck and shoulder pain for many years, and have worked with numerous massage…read moretherapist over that time. It has been quite challenging to find a massage therapist who provides a great therapeutic massage and accepts insurance plans, but Nicole at Healing Bodyworks has it covered. I highly recommend her services although selfishly I hope she doesn't get too busy so she can keep me in the schedule. She also recently launched Healing Bodyworks in Downtown Vancouver and still has openings for new clients. I would secure your spot now, because she will probably be all booked up soon. For those who don't have massage covered through insurance plans, she also has some great massage package options. Just an all around great small business.

Shelia is professional, kind, and has the ability to put you at ease on your most stressful day. I…read morehave been a patient of hers for over a year now and each time I leave I am blown away by how great I feel. I have tried about 5 different massage therapists in the area and she is honestly the best one I've come across. If you are experiencing a specific issue or just need a relaxing session I advice you to make an appointment with her. She truly is the best of the best!!!

I always look forward to my appointments with Sheila. She is calm, thoughtful, kind and most…read moreimportantly- highly skilled!

This review is by Melissa - Using my husbands yelp account…read more Desiree is amazing! Without a doubt the best masseuse I have been to in years. I have pretty bad upper back and neck issues and after a couple sessions Desiree offered to try cupping on me. I had never tried it before, and am so thankful she offered it. I am finally feeling relief after years of pain and tension. She is more than a masseuse, she has truly honed her craft and understands how to heal. I couldn't recommend her more!

Desiree is amazing!!!! Made my back feel sooo much better! Was super accommodating and caring! She…read morewas able to schedule me the day of! I would highly recommend her!

I have received hundreds of massages, work in PT, and am a bodyworker myself. Gary is a skilled…read morebody worker, no denying that. Unfortunately for me, he felt free to make inappropriate comments during our session (having a client that was a porn star who offered to work in trade and risqué tattoos he's seen near female clients' inner thighs). I did tell him at the end that the porn star comment made me uncomfortable. He somewhat apologized, saying he had not been getting enough sleep recently. There were a few other things that bothered me: working under the sheet instead of making a secure drape with the top sheet and working underneath my underwear to get to my hip (could've worked over them just as effectively). When I told him that going under my panties wasn't necessary, he said "I didn't think I was doing that". Then he followed me out to my car...? This was the most energetically uncomfortable session I have had in the almost 20 years I've been getting them. Shame on me for not stopping it after the first creepy comment, but shame on this person who according to their site has taken multiple courses on ethics and professionalism.

I am feeling so much better this week that I had to share! Back pains around my right shoulder…read moreblade that I thought I had gotten rid of a year ago came back a couple weeks ago. I went for a spa massage first and while it was relaxing, my pain was not gone. It was now localized. Then I remembered that Gary Vigeant fixed it for me last time, so I texted him for an appointment. I went in, he did his magic, and the pain is gone - I can fall asleep easy again! You should know that Gary is not a regular masseur used for relaxation or to release tension. He is a professional therapist that prides himself on "fixing" your injury using various hands-on and specific techniques. He is awesome! The problem with his business model is that he cures you and then you don't need him anymore, so he continually needs new clients. His prices are very reasonable (cheaper than I paid for the spa massage with an upgrade)! He will talk about anything which is a nice distraction from what he is doing sometimes, but if you prefer quiet, just let him know and he will happily oblige. I know I sound like an infomercial, but I get nothing from plugging him. I am just a super thankful client and I want to make sure he is in business for a long time! I think most people just don't know that there are other medical solutions for physical ailments that doctors are not taught anything about. Try it and you will not be disappointed!