I had an incredible session with Jess. She has a convenient location right on Main Street. I get…read moredeep tissue massages twice a month, especially for back pain. She is incredibly knowledgeable and has a great touch. She worked diffent areas until she found the source which ended up being in my legs. This is not your typical massage where they spend x amount of time on each area. She is determined to find the cause of your discomfort and alleviate the source of your tension/pain. She is incredibly thorough and was kind enough to show me 6 stretches I could do on my own as well as some anti inflammatory diet advice. Great energy and results. I highly recommend her. She is on another level and genuinely wants to help you feel better.

I have been going to Jess for a couple of months and have thoroughly enjoyed (who doesn't enjoy a…read moremassage?!) and benefited from her massage therapy. I'm pretty far into the the uncomfortable stage of pregnancy, her massages have helped relieve sciatic nerve pain, muscle pain, and stress. She also has a great ear for listening, making you feel more relaxed and comfortable before your massage. I am not only using Jess for prenatal help, but as a doula for a natural birth delivery. My husband and I are very excited to have Jess as a part of our birth experience and feel completely comfortable and confident in her abilities and assistance.

I have always loved this spa. The staff are so very friendly, including the owner. I love where it…read moreis located and the parking is free and in a safe area. This is one of the spas in town that actually feels like a spa. The atmosphere is so peaceful with darkened hallways and beautiful lighting. If you are having multiple services done then they have a room to slip on your robe and lock your items in a locker. I have gotten several massages since COVID started and I will say that this spa takes the highest precautions. I actually was disappointed that the tea wasn't served due to this, but I am sure when the pandemic is over it will be back. The serenity oil blend is fantastic and made by a lovely woman named Stacey. I had a massage and a facial today and enjoyed both very much. There is also a retail store in the lobby that sells many great products like Jurlique, Aveda, etc.

Worst massage I have ever had and only not positive massage review I have written outside of one…read moremassage envy which was charging me membership fees illegally after canceling multiple times and kept doing it despite interventions... you get the point. I think some of this could be related to the particular massage therapist but some not. It is a really beautiful spa the nicest I have been to in Wilmington but it smelled so stale, the beds were moist and did not seem clean and it was COLD and the bed was not heated. Also, it is on you who they hire. My preference is to have a female therapist and to be fair I really should have specified this when making the appointment or even asked but I didn't do that's on me. Admittedly I have had so many massages in my life if I had to guess upwards of 100 in my 30 years of life. Many of the times the nicer spas will ask your preference of a male or female or you make the appointment online. For example another spa in Wilmington I was looking to make an appointment and they asked if it was okay if it was a man and I said I would just rather not. However I have had a few massages my a male therapist and typically it's uncomfortable for me for the first few minutes or so and then it doesn't matter at all because you are relaxed and I'm over it. This was not my experience at all. It was as gen z would say "a vibe". He would NOT stop talking during the massage itself. That is my absolute pet peeve. There are only two maybe three massages I have had where they talk during the massage outside of asking if the pressure is okay in the first few minutes. It should be that you are so relaxed that you can't respond. He asked unnecessary questions like "How long have you been having headaches?" "Are you cold, you seem very cold to the touch and laughs..." while massaging my clavicle like that's not even a question. Asking how it's going every few minutes is just terrible. He also did this neck stretch that to be fair he asked if it was okay but it literally pulled some kind of muscle in my neck on the right side. Massages can cause some pain afterwards but this is different. No business doing a stretch like that forcing your neck forward especially when my only complaint was chronic migraines. Also, he massaged my inner thighs with light pressure. I have only had one other massage in my life that did that but it was by a girl to be fair but it felt more intentional. Also, I had scheduled a deep tissue massage and it 100% was not that. It was a Swedish massage with all those standard techniques. Also, the massage I scheduled was supposed to be lavender. We did aromatherapy at the beginning and end and it was in the oil. I love lavender. I have had all different brands of lavender essential oil and lavender scented all kinds of stuff, this did not smell like lavender at all. I told the lady at the front desk that and she said it was and that's totally fine maybe it was a different type of lavender or some kind of mix. I almost suspect some kind of CBD oil but that's me being overly paranoid at this point just because it smelled a little like that but I did not ask for that and did not want that at all. In conclusion. I really recommend other spas/massage places. I've been to 5 other ones in Wilmington and all were better experiences than this I just went here because I had a gift card. Save your money and go somewhere else.

Christy is just excellent! Best massage therapist I've ever had!!!! I can't say enough good things…read moreabout her!!!!

A few months ago, my regular massage therapist left town to be closer to where he lives. I asked…read morehim for a recommendation for a local (Southport/Oak Island) massage therapist. He recommended Christy Macklin @ Healing Waves Massage Therapy and mentioned that he went to her as well. I figured, who better to get a recommendation for a massage therapist than another great massage therapist!! Christy is very warm, welcoming, listens well and immediately puts you at ease. I really like a good deep tissue massage, and Christy is really one of the best. She is really gifted in this area. I felt relaxed and comfortable at all times. I plan on going back on a regular basis. I highly recommend Christy.

I always leave feeling better than when I came she is absolutely amazing!!! Very knowledgeable…read moreabout the lymphatic massage and parts of the body!!

I had a very uncomfortable experience with Ozge, who was brash, invasive, and condescending, making…read moreseveral insulting remarks during the session and talking throughout the entire massage. I tried to remain polite and gave short, one-word answers to subtly indicate that I wanted to relax, but she ignored those cues. When I brought my concerns to the owner, Lynn, I was met with a dismissive response, so I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Very professional staff and great environment. The therapists are very knowledgeable and were great…read moreto talk with. My therapist was very mindful and the therapy was great. Highly recommend!

I went to the new Healing Leaves to get my first foot detox. It was a 45 minute session that I…read morehad no idea what it would be like or how I would feel afterwards. I absolutely loved it! The place was so peaceful and the foot detox made me feel SO good afterwards. I went in feeling tired, in pain, and kinda down. After the session, I felt rejuvenated, awake and honestly in less pain. I think this may be my new favorite thing. You sit in this comfy room and put your feet in a copper bowl and it uses electric current to detox your meridians of toxins and nasties. For someone like me who lives a pretty "clean" lifestyle- I can't imagine how much it would help people who use a lot of chemicals. The water turned a nasty orange color and it was cool. Just sharing this so you can try it out! I her morning from this other than sharing a great experience. This was my first visit to the new location. I thought it was absolutely beautiful, relaxing and one of the most relaxing spas in the area. It was very clean, smelled wonderful and the lighting was great. The girl who worked there was so friendly, too'

Checked out this store on its grand opening day. It's next to Sealevel City Gourmet on Kerr Ave…read more It's a small store but they have a little bit of everything, including herbal therapeutic teas, essential oils, supplements, candles, immune boosters, body products (men and women), oral hygiene and pet products (body wash, scrubs, deodorant, sanitizer, etc), spices, books, baby items, chocolate bars, bread mixes, Laundry items (dryer balls, laundry soap, stain remover from Organic Chix brand), and Restoration Hemp. They also offer classes on nutrition, pick-up of Green Lean & Clean meals, massage therapy, thermal imaging/thermography, and foot baths. Some interesting spices were Mediterranean, probiotic sea salt, and tiger butter (chocolate or original) made with tiger nuts and coconut oil.  Some of the baby products include nipple butter, wash, lotion, diaper balm nose and cheek balm, belly butter, and teething rings. Restoration Hemp contains decarboxylated hemp extract with greater than 90% of the cannabinoids as bioavailable CBD. It is meant to help ease pain. There are different flavors using essential oils, such as lemon and orange. A 5ml bottle has 400 mg CBD, with 2mg CBD per drop. A bigger size is available. It came with instructions on how to use. Green Lean & Clean prepares food fresh, on the day of. They have different size options (4oz, 6oz, 8oz, 10oz) and use equal portions of a vegetable, protein, and a starch. They use 95% lean ground beef, 97% lean ground turkey, and have vegetarian options. They had samples to try on the grand opening day: steamed cabbage with chipotle sea salt, asparagus with siracha sea salt, chicken with bell peppers and a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, Buffalo beef, Sweet potato allspice cinnamon , and basmati rice. All were tasty, but I definitely could have used hot sauce. Massage therapies offered are aromatherapy, deep tissue, hot stone, sports massage, swedish, trigger point, prenatal, and table thigh massage. Pricing is $70 for 60 minutes and $100 for 90 minutes. Hot stone is a little more, $15 extra. Never heard of Thermography until now. It is a non-invasive FDA approved imaging procedure (no radiation) that looks at changes in the breast and body. It's a way to detect abnormalities earlier than what x-rays, CT scans, and ultrasounds would catch. The initial breast scan is $170, which takes images of the breast, under arm lymphatic region, and upper back. The 3-month follow-up breast scan is $150. You can also look at images of just one region such as a face, legs, abdomen ($170). A woman's health screening or two regions is $270, three regions is $325, and four+ regions are $375. Prices for items/supplements are a little more expensive but still reasonable. They say that if there is something you can't find then they might be able to order it for you. This can be a good place to find items or gifts for the health-conscious person.

Elena is amazing. She not only put me to sleep with her massage but she worked out some deep…read moretension in my shoulders & back. I felt great after leaving her. Definitely get a 90 minute massage with her, it's worth for your time.

Penelope is truly amazing! Her facials are so much more than a skincare treatment--they're a…read morerejuvenating and healing experience for the skin, body, and soul. She takes the time to get to know you and curates each service to exactly what you need. Every visit feels personal, intentional, and deeply restorative. I always leave feeling refreshed, renewed, and so grateful for her care. With Penelope, I know I'm in the best hands, always. I can't imagine going to anyone else--she is just the BEST!