My friend introduced me and now it has become my go to massage place! I go at least once a month…read more The staff are incredible and very inviting. The space is quiet, and they play relaxing music in the background making it easy to forget the outside exists for a little bit!! Every staff member I've gotten has been excellent in their massage technique and I always leave feeling so much lighter and relieved of tension. 13/10 recommend.

Went for a Swedish massage and really appreciated the flexibility in times. I was a last-minute…read morebooking, almost walk-in and they were the most available and flexible to a late time on the exact day that I wanted. My masseuse did a great job. She was very good with medium pressure and targeting the areas that I circled when I walked in. 4 stars for the fact that the rooms are open at the top so you can still hear ppl near the front desk and as a result the lighting also seeps into the rooms so it's not as dim / dark as it usually can get when getting a massage

Effective and affordable massage. Easy to book an appointment. Had some leg pain that went away…read moreafter a few visits.

So, I will second what others said and say that this is a no frills massage. But, if you don't mind…read morethat, then you must know this was the BEST massage I've ever received. Also, place seemed pretty clean and sanitary. For context, I like a really deep tissue massage. The average person might find what I enjoy to be uncomfortable. Like a jackhammer in my back would be good lol. I had John as my massage therapist, and he was absolutely amazing! Didn't take any shortcuts and really got into the muscle tissue. Elbows and all of that! Felt awesome. I was so relaxed. I will definitely be coming back to him. I didn't completely undress, although I'm sure you could. I really only do that at high end spas. I was in shorts and a cami and It was comfortable. He asked about the pressure. I told him hard and he obliged. Kept consistent pressure the whole massage. Heads up: they do request a $20 tip ahead of the massage. While I recognize this is untraditional, I totally get It, given how COVID must have affected business. I hope people start cutting small businesses some slack! Anyway, if you are looking for an insanely deep tissue massage without the frills, definitely come here!

Worse place ever. Ads said $60 for one hour session. Showed up and they wanted $80 for one hour…read more The massage was the worse massage ever. Then she asked $100 tip for happy ending. Seriously?!? The massage was rushed and it sucked. And you want $100 tip for happy ending. Please stay away from this place. Waste of time and waste of money.

Best massage I've found in Northern Virginia. Thi takes her time and pays attention to your body,…read moreadjusting her technique as necessary to address specific areas. I always feel amazing when she's done. Not only is Thi a skilled massage therapist, she is also a kind and thoughtful person. 100% recommend!

I have known Tina for five years, even before she opened her own business. She is an excellent…read moremassage therapist, and I have not met anyone who does deep tissue massage as well as she does in my area. As someone from Asia, I have high standards when it comes to deep tissue massage. Tina is committed to helping her customers, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled massage therapist.

1/6/26: Buttery soft hands: Today was her first day at Elm &…read moreSerenity, I was lucky enough to be her first client! What a friendly smile and warm spirit. Her name is Ligia (pronounced Leah) and she proceeded to provide maximum relaxation via a deep tissue/Swedish combo massage. Listen, I actually went to sleep and had to be awakened! I was not ready to go! The best way to describe her hands, was like a body facial application! Her hands were buttery soft but woah the pressure was spot on!! It felt like I was floating hence I went to sleep! Towards the end, face up was time spent on my scalp, face and Decollete...who knew I needed that soooo bad! It was heavenly!! Turns out she's a trained esthetician which made sense that she was so smooth with the facial massage. I am so relaxed and legit had to sit for 15 minutes to gather energy to drive home. After taking care of elderly parents for 2 weeks (ripping and running), this 90 minute massage was needed and deserved! I'm thrilled for E&S and Iris! She has an all star team and clients will be satisfied with any of her team members! Book Leah immediately!!!

Very professional office. Ana gives the most spectacular deep tissue massage…read more I also have massages with Iris, she is terrific!! I've been going here for about 8 years. Always leave here floating in total relaxation!!

I've been to tens of massage therapists over the years, and Esi has given me one (multiple) of the…read morebest massages I've ever had. She is so talented, skillful, and intuitive in dealing with your body and figuring out what parts of it ail you, and then works very hard to help it heal. She skillfully blends various massage techniques, and is very kind and compassionate and easy to connect with. I strongly and whole heartedly recommend her massages.

Esi has an understanding of the human body that I have not encountered in any massage or physical…read moretherapist before. She goes beyond the simple mechanics of what immediately ails you to address the root causes of your problems. She helped fix back and knee problems that months and months of PT and meds barely alleviated. Esi knows where you have pain without you needing to say anything. She has the strength of a mason with unexpected gentleness. She is a warm and genuinely caring person, and you realize that the therapeutic aspect of your session begins as soon as you are in her presence. Do yourself a favor, and give her a call. You'll wonder where she's been all your life.

While visiting Alexandria, I spent time searching online through a dozen local massage businesses…read morebefore deciding on Emerald Massage Center at 3335 Duke Street. I was specifically looking for skilled Licensed Massage Therapists, and their setup looked promising. I booked a 75-minute therapeutic session with Tatiana and it was far beyond "good." It was easily one of the best and most effective massages I've ever had! As someone who is knowledgeable about proper technique and tends to be quite critical, I was thoroughly impressed. Tatiana is simply amazing, and my only regret was not booking a full two hours! Tip for first-timers: The building is set back from Duke Street and isn't directly visible from the road, so give yourself a few extra minutes to find it. It is well worth checking out, and I will definitely be booking a 2-hour session with Tatiana on my next visit.

The price and availability worked perfectly for my best friend visiting Alexandria over a holiday…read moreweekend. It turned out to be a great rainy-day activity for two. We received a fast response to our online booking request and had excellent communication via text. Parking was free and off-street, and the second-floor space was clean and comfortable. The hot stone massage during our foot reflexology session was very professional and deeply relaxing. The therapist was attentive and responsive to feedback, even offering a warm pack for a sore knee, which was much appreciated. Overall, a relaxing and well-run experience-- recommend.

I saw Tara after my neurologist recommended this type of therapy for my chronic migraine. Tara…read morereally takes the time to connect with you and understand where you are experiencing discomfort. She asks a lot of questions and is so empathetic. The session was so relaxing and gentle and I felt much more aligned after. Cant recommend Tara enough if you are experiencing chronic pain!

Therapist is rude and passive-aggressive. I don't believe she has the appropriate psychological…read moremakeup or mental fortitude to deal w/ patient issues,

Penny is A M A Z I N G!…read more I have her come out to my house weekly as part of my own little wellness program, which is to say, I'm old and I needed to find an excuse to get a massage every week. I'm trying to take care of my body now that is out of warranty and breaking down. She is one part masseuse and one part detective. It's uncanny how even if I don't tell her which part of my back is sore, she can find that one small muscle that is making all of the other muscles tense up around it. I've had massages at the mall where the therapists basically take you through their "one size fits all" routine no matter what area you want them to focus on - they use blunt force and do everything quick and aggressive. Penny is purposed and methodical in her assessment (her fingers are her instruments doing the assessment). She probes gently as she walks her fingers up and down your back to find that "angry" muscle and give it some healing. If it doesn't want to comply, she delivers power, primarily through her elbows, but doesn't pull the elbow out just for the sake of doing it - it's always with a purpose and that purpose to help your back find peace. There have been times when I've walked in with such tight pain in my neck or shoulder and I can't get a full range of motion in my neck or my arm. But after she's worked on my tight neck for example, it's liked someone greased the gears inside of my neck because my neck can swivel 90 degrees in either direction without any effort, whereas before it was full of tension. Speaking of grease, she does not use an abundance of lotion so you don't feel like a greased up pig at the end. Her prices are very reasonable, especially since she comes out to you!

I've been with Penny for several years and she is an amazing masseuse. She is responsible,…read moreresponsive, professional and always gets to know her clients' needs. I am a dancer and extremely active and need a good therapist. I also relied on Penny's services after surgery and she was instrumental in helping me recover. She can modify her massage to your immediate needs; which was amazing for me. Penny also really knows biology and physiology and has a great sense of humor. You can talk to Penny or just zone out. If you need someone who knows what they are doing, will understand your needs and someone you can really trust, Penny is your massage therapist!

I cannot get enough of this place. Everyone is so friendly and the massage is superb. The space is…read morecalming and inviting and the therapists are very skilled. Nothing feels like Thai massage. We love YaYa and Nancy. Tell them Donna sent you!!

Massage skills? Check. Customer service? Check…read more Reasonable price? Check. Took one star off because I think workers are a bit worked-out. They have very little break time in between two customers and on average they work more than 10 hours a day!