Best message I have ever gotten in my life! You will not be disappointed. I should mention I have…read moretraveled the world.

Genuinely amazing massage! Ruthann fit me in her schedule last minute and was a godsend. We just…read morehad a half hour appointment but it was just what I needed. I highly recommend! Her studio was very nice and well decorated and she gave me great suggestions for how to relieve my own tension at home. You can enter the hair salon and it's right up the stairs, or you can just go into the Ramada if you're not sure where to go! $40 for 30mins. was worth it!

After booking an online appointment today, I will not be going back. I wouldn't recommend this…read moreplace to anyone. I walked and I asked the lady for a 60 minute full body massage. She walked me to the room we get started. I told her not too much pressure because I'm very sensitive and my body's very tight as I have not gotten a massage in a few months. After she proceeds to start 20 minutes in she's still doing a dry rub with a towel over me, then brings out the body oil. Mind you at this point she's also getting calls for other appointments and taking them mid massage. When stepping out she would leave the door wide open without fully covering me back up. She asked me what points of my body hurt. The most. I said my legs are very tender and my back is very tender as well. Please just go lightly in those areas. She said OK and then proceeds to very heavily and painfully work out those areas after I mentioned it to her many many times that I don't need a lot of pressure completely. Disregard it and keep keeps going. This was one of the most painful massages I've ever had in my life and even after the full hour was complete. I felt like my body was even more sore than when I walked in. A few hours after leaving the spa I look at my eyelids and see popped blood vessels,(checking in currently at 6:45pm). That's from the clenching face throughout the massage. I've never experienced this much pain. After changing back into my clothes and walking out to go pay, I proceeded to ask her for change, giving her a tip that I felt was right, and then proceeds to haggle me for more money on the tip. I would never recommend this establishment to anyone in the area.

After paying $80 dollars, the massage therapist proceeded to touch my genitals near the end of the…read moresession, gesturing if I wanted to be touched below the belt. Very unprofessional. I left a warning with the PD.

Went for my first massage ever and I was initially nervous. Carla made me feel comfortable and she…read moredid such a great job relieving tension I had from pregnancy. Will definitely come back to see her!

Excellent massages for reasonable rates. I especially love the periodic emails offering discounts…read moreon last minute appointments.

I would give 4.5 stars if I could…read more Highlights: The front desk person (who I think is also a massage therapist) and my massage therapist, Anne, were both lovely. Anne is a skilled therapist, and I enjoyed the Thai/Swedish massage combination. She was respectful of my modesty (though with Thai massage you have to know proximity is much closer than with European massages, for the stretching parts). I appreciated that Anne used hot stones intermittently, so her hands and the lotion were both warm. I definitely left feeling more relaxed than when I came in. And the complimentary hot tea, chocolates, and water after the massage were thoughtful extras. Downsides: Customization--they did ask about any injuries, medical conditions, etc. for intake, and Anne asked what I would like her to focus on. However, it did not feel like the massage was tailored to that request; it felt like the normal routine. Noise--this is a busy downtown area, with thin windows. Loud people on the street could be heard, and you can also hear the train going past intermittently. In addition, the massage rooms are actually cubicles that don't go to the ceiling. This means that when another customer came in, I could very clearly hear the conversation she was having with her massage therapist before her massage. It did detract from the experience. Overall, it was a wonderful massage but wasn't exactly what I was looking for today. I think I would definitely return for a standard Thai massage, which I always enjoy, but look elsewhere for a more customized/therapeutic massage.

I will absolutely be back! Kenya is incredibly attentive, she immediately caught onto where I have…read morethe most pain and gave me so much relief. Her studio is so cozy, clean and organized. So excited to have found such a gem!

Kenya offers excellent technique and highly personalized attention. She's entirely thoughtful in…read moreher approach and listens carefully to one's needs. I've worked with a number of massage therapists, and Kenya is among the best.

Thank you for giving me my life back. I was referred to Essence or Touch when I sought a holistic…read moreapproach to managing my chronic back pain, I had given up on ever playing golf again. But, after a series of massage treatment's by the very skillful, patient centered, positive energy masseuse Diane. I can now visualize paying golf this spring. Diane, also educated me on how diet and exercise were also important components in achieving my goal of returning to the links. I Strongly recommend to those who suffer like I did with back pain to consider massage therapy. Again Diane, thank you for providing the path to my recovery and I will spread the word to my golf buddies.