My experience was extremely disappointing. I reserved an appointment online with a specific massage…read moretherapist. I arrived 10 minutes late, and upon arrival was told that the therapist I had booked was not working that day. They offered me a different therapist, but I was informed that this therapist had another appointment scheduled, meaning my session would be cut short. Because of this, I declined the massage and requested a refund. Both the massage therapist and the front desk staff agreed that I would be refunded, so I left without receiving any service. After waiting two weeks with no refund, I called to follow up and was told they would not issue one. In the end, I was charged despite receiving no service at all. This was very frustrating and unprofessional. I would not recommend this place.

My husband and I had scheduled massages and unfortunately had to reschedule due to military…read moreobligations and the guy on the phone with him went off on him and said rescheduling is still cancelling then continued to charge us 50% which was $100. This is in their policy but the male employee on the phone was not compassion to this situation what so ever when we were trying to reschedule and not cancel our appointment completely. Regardless of policy, does not give the staff entitlement to be rude... we will never book here again. Don't expect them to be compassionate to any military situation or unexpected life events. Rescheduling is the same as canceling in their eyes. Do yourself a favor and find some where else. Would give 0 stars if I could.

Had a great massage here yesterday. I came in feeling run down and fatigued after a long week of…read morework and left refreshed and relaxed. The atmosphere was relaxing with dim lights and the usual quiet background music. I asked for 60 minute massage and was put in a private room. I told the masseuse hard pressure and she stood on my back to start the massage. The whole 60 minutes was glorious. I didn't want anything fancy so this is just what I needed. I left feeling so much better and felt like the price was very reasonable. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area!

Finally found a spot in Stafford who actually does massages and understands your needs…read more Deep tissue, stones, the works

This place is running some sketchy business. First of all, they charge $5 just to use a credit…read morecard. They do not know how to massage properly. The girl I had, had some weak muscles as well, her elbows were squeaking the whole time she was massaging my back! I get massages all the time and this is by far the worst massage I have gotten. The receipt I got was from another company- LL Health so this business is doing something sketchy.

I absolutely love this place! I recommend going here to all my friends. I feel the price is great,…read moreespecially for it being in VA. If you are looking to work out knots this place does it for me every time.

Be careful they will steal from you. Massage was 40 for 30mins I tipped 7. She told me square app…read morecharges a fee I said that was fine.I heard her mumble after typing into a calculator 48.32 then she swiped my card and I looked and it said 50 I asked why and she said square app charges a 3 dollar fee I already knew it was a lie. I went to my car checked the square app website for what the charge should've been and it was only 1.32. Kind of silly to risk losing a customer to scam an extra 2 bucks out of them

I can't say enough good things about this place. I have tried three other massage places in…read moreStafford including the big chain Massage Envy. This is the best massage I have gotten by far! The massages are consistently excellent. With a lot of places it is hit or miss. Okay I like a deep tissue massage and I want to masseuse to work on problem areas. At many places even when I ask them to work on specific problem areas they give me a basic rub down. At Foot Spa I don't even have to ask them to work on specific areas because somehow he finds out where those areas are and he works on them until they are better. I started there by getting a foot massage because I found a card at the car wash that said they had a real cheap foot massage and my feet needed some help. The foot massage was life-changing for me. I left there feeling lighter and taller. I'm not kidding. There are some drawbacks as well. Twice when I went there the place smelled of smoke like someone had been smoking a Turkish cigarette. But the last few times that has not been an issue. The couple that run it have a very limited grasp of the English language. But they are delightful people they do what they can to make sure they understand what you're asking for. They have a price chart on the wall and will point out what you've asked for to make sure they got it right. If you don't like a good for massage with deep tissue work this might not be the best place for you. I don't know because that's all I've ever gotten. They might go with a relaxation massage if you ask for it. And I should also mention that some of the massage gets into some areas that might make some people uncomfortable. For example, I had no idea how much tension I had in my buttocks. It was a little uncomfortable for me to have someone squeezing and rubbing and pushing on my buttocks but the fact is I felt much better afterwards. I'm sure if I'd ask him to not do that he would've not but I let him and it paid off. I try to go every two weeks. And the rates are really reasonable. Last night I got a 90 minute massage for $110. I think the foot massage might have been $40 for an hour or something like that but don't quote me on it. The place isn't a fancy day spa, they don't have some of the luxury of waiting area amenities that other places have. But the fact is I've never had to sit in the waiting room. They are a small business and they do good work and they're nice people. I would encourage you to at least try them I think they're the best in Stafford by far.

I needed a last-minute massage on a Saturday. I called, and they were able to take me right away. I…read moredon't think that the place was dirty, but it just didn't feel clean. It was a little hard to communicate with the woman answering the phone and doing massages. I asked her to lighten up the pressure, but she just kept massaging at the deepest pressure level. I even started saying, "Oww!", and she would just laugh and keep going. I prefer medium to deep pressure. I left there feeling like I'd been in a fight for my life. Needless to say, I won't be going back. 2 Stars

I had a swedish massage with Yo-Yo to address lower back pain from shoveling snow. The massage was…read morerelaxing, and she spent a lot of time on my lower back, adjusting pressure as needed. The experience was very solid. She really focused on me and wasn't distracted like at a lot of places. Plenty of parking too.

Astounding massage. When I mentioned that the pressure was fine and that I had had massages with…read morepeople standing on my back, she climbed up and massaged with her knees which was amazing, great pressure which is just what I needed.

Best Ever Massage is ok…read more I had a Swedish and asked for the therapist to walk on my back. I found all aspects of the massage to be very bland. The Swedish was not soothing, just basic rubbing versus true effleurage. The walking on back was like the therapist was walking down the street versus working the back muscles. Technically not wrong with the massage, but the experience I had was not worth the money. I will not return based on my experience.

As a (former) Licensed Massage Therapist, I am very much aware of what to look for in a Massage…read moreTherapist. Even without trying, I am unintentionally analyzing everything from start to finish; this can be both a curse and a blessing. Unfortunately, it can also sometimes make me a harsh critic; in other words, my standards are quite high. I've lived in Virginia for 9 years. In those years, I can literally count just one therapist that I experienced that exceeded my expectations, prior to this massage. All others fell short...and I don't mean "just barely". I mean so bad, they made me question whether they actually received an education, or were simply hanging fraudulent certifications and licensures on their walls. Stress Free Therapeutic Massage (Miss Lydia) reminded me of how remarkable a skilled massage therapist can be. From start to finish, she was indeed incredible! My husband purchased me a 90 minute Groupon. After leaving a message on her voicemail, I received a text message, requesting that I visit the website to schedule. She was booked out somewhat ahead, which now makes perfect sense. As someone who's worked in the field, I understand the importance of being on time for your appointment; there is often paperwork involved for first time visits, and most therapists run a pretty tight schedule, not allowing much idle time between clients. Therefore, if you're late, it runs into the next clients appointment, leaving the therapist faced with cutting your time short, which is often a difficult decision, because they certainly don't want to lose you as a client either. Finding the facility was somewhat tricky for me; I had a small commute to the office, and I wasn't familiar with the area. For reference, this place sits in the back of a building that says "Chiropractor" on the front. If you're looking at Pancho Villa, it's right to the left of the restaurant. Parking is in a lot in the back of the building. Lydia's office is up the steps, to the second floor. Upon arrival (at just after 1pm for my 1:30pm appointment), one of her clients was just heading out. Just as expected, I had some short paperwork, and she got me in 10 minutes early, at 1:20pm. She started with me face down, which ironically is my preferred method. She started on my back, focusing on my noted trouble points (low back and neck). Her pressure remained steady and consistent throughout the massage, showing that she was a seasoned professional. She has great deal of physical stamina and excellent manual dexterity. I personally prefer a firm pressure, and she achieved the perfect level of pressure throughout. She ended the massage just on time, at 10 till 3pm. At no point did I feel like I wasn't receiving the upmost attention and care. Lydia remained professional and skilled, utilizing a variety of techniques. She possesses the ability to use different modalities/approaches to address her clients' needs. Her facility is clean, her demeanor is warm, welcoming and professional. I highly recommend her!

Excellent massages! We had the couples massage again and always professional and absolutely…read morewonderful deep tissue massages!

My wife and I can't say enough wonderful things about the massages that we receive at the Stress…read moreSolution of Stafford. They are amazing and the couples massage that my wife and I receive are always something that we look forward to receiving - just takes the stress away. Kananad and Doina are tremendous and extremely knowledgeable in their profession. For that matter, all of the massage therapists are amazing. Tremendous attention to detail, and all enjoy their profession. My wife and I just got finished with our 90 minute couples massage and we are both completely relaxed - ready to take on the week :) Steve and Kelly Anthony

Great experience. Received a deep tissue massage by Doina. Always a great sign when you slip onto…read morethe table and it's pre-heated. She really put a lot of effort and strength into her work. Def recommend

So disappointed with how unprofessional this "Spa" is. I tried calling to make an appointment for a…read moreweek straight and kept running into the same problem of the person who answered the phone didn't speak any English and said I'll have my boss call you back! Which never happened so I called again and made an appointment for 10:30 on a Tuesday morning arrived at 10:40 due to our lovely traffic on 95 and was told the lady left and to come back later!!! So yeah the customer service needs a little work!

I decided to give it a try based on good reviews but it turned out to be a very disappointing…read moreexperience for the price I paid. Be prepared for unexpected hidden charges, such as additional charge for using a credit card. The person who performed the massage appeared to be the owner or the owner's wife. She used a co-worker's bad English as an excuse and gave me different service that I had asked for when I called. Minutes into the session, I was doubtful if she's a professional masseur. A cheap blanket instead of proper massage gown was provided to cover my body during the session. I felt some body lotion, rather than massage oil, was applied to my body during the session. I visited the place with a friend who had a better experience with another staffer who's more professional, to be fair.

My first time at Essentials Massage and Facials for a one hour massage with hot stones,…read morearomatherapy, and a sugar scrub. The facility is clean and modern, front desk was friendly and professional, and the Massage therapist was polite and knowledgeable. She used a wide variety of skillful techniques and modalities; a couple of which, were new to me. Her pressure was perfect; not too light, and not too heavy. I did upgrade my massage to a more therapeutic massage, as opposed to a lighter relaxation massage. She used the hot stones correctly, and even incorporated hot towels in the beginning, to relax my muscles. Something I was really surprised about, was the fact that she added stretching to the massage. Although that is certainly something that a therapist is taught, and within their scope of work, I would say in all my years since graduating as a Massage Therapist myself (2012), and in getting massages over the years, I have never had a therapist stretch me as she had (not since leaving school). I thought that I was a pretty "bendy" person (if you're a "Friends" fan, you'll recall Phoebe telling Chandler, "I'm very bendy!"). I try to stretch regularly, and still occasionally do yoga. But today, I realized how unbelievably stiff I am. She pushed and pulled, until I was in the shape of a twisty pretzel. At the end, she did a sugar scrub on my feet. I left feeling quite sore, but it was a good sore. Moving forward, I would request a deep tissue massage, but I just want the hands. The hot stones came with my package, but have never really been a fan favorite of mine; the same with the sugar scrub. The aromatherapy was nice. And I certainly could do without the stretching. I need to work on my stretching routine at home more often, before I can be tugged at and extended to that degree. Still, one of the better massages I've received in the area. I definitely recommend!

Took my 12 year old daughter for her first facial. The aesthetician was super gentle with her…read moreskincare (due to her skin condition) and showed her how to start a good skincare routine to so she can maintain. They use very gentle and natural products for young people and definitely customized the session. Will definitely return. I got to relax in the waiting area and even that space was wonderful to sit, it was dimly lit and quiet-you could actually fall asleep ;)