Do you look like the hunchback of Notre Dame after too much time in front of your computer watching…read morecat videos? The girls at Holistic Remedial Massage will work out those knots and tension. They'll massage you in that "I'm not quite sure if this feels good or bad" kind of way which will have you taking deep breaths and going to your happy place so you don't whimper like a baby. But trust me, it's good for you! You will walk out of there feeling like you've had three martinis and a muscle relaxant. - Expect clean, simple rooms. - Expect relaxing music (but not the dolphin kind) and a bit of noise from the outside arcade. - Expect strong pressure and poking fingers that will work every muscle in to submission. - Expect to drool just a little. - Expect to pay $70 for an hour long massage (neck, shoulders, back and legs) and expect to get an immediate refund from your health insurance provider. - Expect that you will want to go back on a regular basis and that getting an appointment (sometimes on the spot!) will be relatively easy.

Visiting from Sydney and attending a workshop nearby. Needed a massage! The were quick and…read moreresponsive on the phone and able to take me in at short notice for n hour massage. My masseuse was excellent and I emerged feeling much better. Thank you.

I absolutely adored this place. I don't get massages very often but after feeling my shoulders…read moretense and tighten up from hunching over the computer all week I thought I'd treat myself. The salon is upstairs above a beauty salon and it feels like you've walked into someone's home. Someone's dream designer home. From the lush blankets to the vintage art work to the cute cushions, the place oozes warmth and friendliness. Both the staff were super friendly and they spend the time to make you feel very welcome. You fill in a form prior to your massage and on that you state what you're hoping to get from the massage. They then go through it with you and say where they are going to work. I felt all the knots being massaged out and definitely came out relaxed and revived. I just wish it went for longer!

After a 1 hr Remedial massage by Brendan, booked on a whim, I'm counting on being a regular!…read more The venue and staff made me feel completely comfortable and at ease (even though I'm generally not too relaxed in new environments) with clear and open communication. The massage was perfectly tailored to the problem areas specified, with a wonderful, light scented oil. I was also pleasantly surprised by some light stretching throughout, helping my muscles resettle feeling limber. I'm looking forward to going back regularly, and getting a sixth visit half price with the Milk & Honey loyalty card, but it's also perfect for a one off visit.

Was looking for something cheap to just fix up a quick sore neck and lower back muscle but decided…read moreto splurge a bit here and what a treat!! Very professional, comfortable and strong staff!! I only had time for a 30 min massage and they still accommodated me on a weekend and gave me the weekday 30 min special! I was lead to a small, slightly cramped but overall comfortable bed and the staff member providing the massage was organized and knowledgeable. She kept asking if it was a enough pressure, if I was comfortable and if I needed anything. They used really nice oil too from Perfect Potion (which is awesome and has a store in Melb Central if you need your own stash). I normally go to the more basic Chinese massage places in the CBD (where it works out to be $1 a min) but this was a good change and I felt it was worth what I paid.

I was given a gift certificate for these guys for xmas last year, and I was rapt. I love massages…read more This place is really nice, and the staff here are friendly and certainly know their stuff. I had a deep tissue massage, and a foot treatment, which tool about 90 min all up and cost $100, which I thought was very reasonable. After it felt awesome. My neck and shoulders felt loose, and I felt so relaxed. If you don't have an hour to spare, you can get a quick massage, anything above ten minutes. The pricing tends to be roughly $1 a min.

I found the real deal on Toorak Rd at PhonKali. Deep tissue therapeutic massage with technique and…read morestrength combined with an open dialog and responsiveness to feedback. Great location. Not the cheapest in the area but great value for money.

I have been seeing Khem for a few months now. When I first went I was almost doubled over with…read morepain caused by acute Shingles and muscle contracting. I'm 72 and thanks to Khem I'm walking like a youngster. She will work strong or gentle, however you like but if you really want to get rid of deep-seated pain, opt for the strong. Great music, pleasant atmosphere - couldn't recommend it highly enough. Thank you, Khem.

Got my first ever remedial massage with Stable and had a really pleasant experience. The interiors…read moreand decor are very clean and fresh, creating a very chilled and relaxing atmosphere. As for the massage itself, my therapist knew exactly what she was doing, and was surprisingly aware of what physical activities I was undertaking. At the end she gave me some great advice about my posture and maintaining correct exercise technique to prevent injury. I've already booked my second appointment.

I'm very exhausted after the flight. After breakfast in hardware society, I decided to give myself…read morea break for the red eyes flight. I don't expect much since my 1st Intention was just catching sleep. But after 1 hour session with Jeab, l'm a new person after.

I'd never had a 'traditional' Thai massage before and this was a great introduction…read more It was lovely and relaxing, as well as stretching a lot of my sore muscles out, which was great! The location was quiet and the decor was nice, clean and relaxing. The staff were all very nice, polite and friendly and at only $75 for an hour massage, I think this was great value! Would definately recommend to others!

Pens is a no frills massage joint. I won't call it a massage 'parlour' as that makes it sound like…read moreon of THOSE massage places that offers treatments that end in a...how shall I put it? Um...focused, upbeat, joyous conclusion. (I'm not blushing). They offer half an hour treatments for $40 or one hour treatments for $70 in traditional Thai, deep tissue, remedial, oil and sports massage. The massage lady who sorted my shoulder pain out had very strong hands and a no nonsense attitude - she found those nasty knots in my shoulders and neck and kneaded my muscles until I was relaxed and pain-free. I was a bit sore the next day, but in a good way. You won't find neroli infused oil burners or gentle, sitar music playing in the background here. Pens is all about getting straight to the point, and that's aaaalright with me.

Sunday evening, 7pm, after a pretty demanding weekend, I realised I was in desperate need of some…read morehealing hands. Stiff necked and with a tension headache, I required the hands of pro to soothe me physically in a relaxing atmosphere where I could get a good bit of time out. I totally didn't expect to find anything open, but this place was. And I'll be forever relieved it was as it turned out to be exactly what I was after. After finding they are actually located at 327 Lygon (next door to the excellent Mai Thai restaurant) I paid for an hour at $70. I was really hoping that there'd be no nasty surprises (offers of sex or similar) and was pleased to find signs in the massage room asking people not to request such things as it is very humiliating for the workers. The masseur gave me a full body work over in true Thai massage style and I enjoyed it greatly. My head ache is gone and I feel a whole lot better. If its a value for money service you're after, delivered in a no frills fashion, then get on in and support a decent business trying to do the right thing.

Great massage in beautiful surrounds. My masseur listened to my concerns and addressed them with a…read morecombination of remedial massage and dry needling.

I don't know if I can honestly give a true review of this place because I've only been there for…read morethe mental health part of the clinic. This place is full of Massage and many other things that you can benefit from. As you look from the street, this place looks a bit junky but as you walk into the driveway, and through the gravel of a parking lot, you enter into a different world. The steps are lined with plants and the atmosphere changes entirely. Opening the screen door, you walk into this cute little lobby with a reception desk with a super cheery receptionist and the smell of whatever lovely scent is this week/months favourite. The house (and that's what it seems like) is a beautiful old historic mansion. When going back into the rooms (which every single one has quiet please, session in progress) it's literally like a beautiful maze with two beautiful staircases... One that's not in use because I'm guessing it's not safe, but it's still beautiful. From what I've seen, the staff is more than friendly, they greet you and make you feel welcome and the place is just extremely comfortable. If you haven't been in for a massage, give them a ring. They have spots available all the time and the people coming out seem quite happy about it.... If you need to see a mental health expert then have a look on their site, they have the best of the best there.