I've lived in Friday Harbor for seven years, and visited this massage place a few times in its past…read moreincarnation. Then I found a solo practitioner whose approach and technique are the absolute best fit ever for my particular needs, Danielle. She also practiced out of this location on and off - then a year or two ago she and partners bought out the former business and established Island Vitality, with a makeover of the premises and a more organized and user-friendly approach to scheduling, with access via website, etc. I'm very thankful to have Island Vitality in such convenient proximity right in town, with access to the services they provide, which besides massage (with hot stones and hot towels!) include infrared blankets and other healing modalities. Check out the staff of massage therapists' bios on their site so you can choose whoever is a good fit for you.

Danielle gave me one of the best deep tissue massages of my life. She is clearly a deeply…read more intuitive masseuse. My body felt like it was melting and then only started feeling better as the day progressed.

Entering into A Massage By The Sea feels like a magical dreamscape. One step through the door, it…read moreis a sanctuary, and we become enveloped in gorgeous decor, giving pure peace all the way to the soul level. Even walking onto the grounds... it is a mesmerizing experience, beautiful stone walkways surrounded by exquisite floral delight. This massage studio is unique in atmosphere and healing techniques. The sound bath is truly divine.

I've had two massages by Roxanne. Most recently my main concern was a tight and painful neck I've…read morebeen struggling with for months. She worked on it with a combination of hot stones, her hands and other tools - tuning forks, different bells that are new to me - and for the first time in ages it is pain free and I have full range of motion back. If you're used to "traditional" Swedish or other massages, some of what Roxanne does will be unfamiliar and seem a bit strange. If you can trust that she knows what she's doing (which she does) and experience it, at the very least you will have tried something new but likely, you will feel the benefit. If you don't want those things however - just tell her! She listens well and constantly seeks education on new techniques and healing massage therapy approaches. She also checks in throughput the session to make sure the pressure and other aspects are comfortable and acceptable. Besides that she is kind and generous with her time and knowledge. Her studio is comforting and cozy too. I can't wait to go back.

I strongly recommend Bamboo Massage. Ying is the absolute best therapist I've had…read more Do yourself a favor and book a session with her, you'll thank me for the recommendation

A. M. A. Z. I. N. G. I did the full body massage with the extra cost for deep tissue. Worth every…read morepenny. She made me feel like a million bucks! If I lived in the area I'd go every week.

This was one of the most intuitive massages I've ever recieved. Ellen was really great at finding…read moreall my sore muscles and working out the kinks. I went in with some shoulder pain and she was very open to ideas I had on how to relieve it. I walked out feeling much better. I highly recommend her services after a hike or just for a relaxing afternoon.

Rob is THE BEST- I feel different right after my first session. I splurged for the 90 min and got a…read morecompletely relaxing experience- all of the tension I'd been carrying and physically manifesting into my muscles had never been worked out like that before. Very knowledgeable, afterwards he taught me a good deep stretch to do at morning+night and an abdomen massage to help w my digestion/ constipation. I plan on continuing sessions while training for a half marathon to stay tuned up. I was debating going to a spa or chiropractor but instead I'm so glad I found Massage works on yelp. If you're looking to maintenance your body, health and well being- book a session with Rob.

TL;DR version: Rob provided the perfect amount of pressure to relieve my pressures…read more Full version: I hadn't had a massage in more than a year, and during that year I changed jobs twice, and moved twice. As you can imagine I was well overdue for a good massage. But I didn't have to settle for a good massage because, by going to MassageWorks, I got a supercalifragilsticexpealidociously wonderful massage! I could add more adjectives here - I know plenty of them - but to give you the clearest idea of how wonderful this experience was I'll just add that at various points during the 60 minute session I believe I actually purred. If you want to do yourself a wonderful favor, book a massage here.

First, thank you, Pamela, for bringing your business to Bellingham. For those who never had a Thai…read moremassage before, you will never go back to the Swedish or whatever you thought a massage was before. Pamela is legit. She learned her trade from the motherland of Thai massages --Thailand. She then moved to Hawaii, where she had a successful business for over 10 years. She still has clients begging her to come back to Oahu. Bellingham, you and I are so lucky to have her offer her services here. There's no one like her that offers Thai massages here. To learn more about her techniques, you can go onto her website for more details. But for those who know and understand what Thai massage is all about, trust me when I tell you, she's it. I fell in love with Thai massage when my husband and I visited Thai. I came back to the San Francisco Bay area in constant search for a place that could provide the same kind of service. There were a few, and they were mostly in San Francisco. Since my move here, I had not even bothered looking because, well, Bellingham doesn't offer much in variations in regards to Asian food and other massages outside of the Chinese oil based places. Well, now Bellingham, you have another option, and you won't want to go back to whatever massages you were booking before once Pamela introduces you to her massage techniques. If I could afford her on a monthly basis, I would go there monthly. As of now, it's on my "special treat" list (Mother's Day, Birthday, Valentines, Christmas, Mental Day, etc). Fyi-- there are specials that Pamela offers. Make sure you check them out. I was lucky enough to find her during Mother's Day, where she was running 50% off massages. Yes.. that's 50% off!!!!!! She also has a 50% off birthday special, too, currently. I'm not sure how long those will run. Maybe for all you "dads" there will be a Father's Day special coming soon. She's a one woman show right now, so book online if you want to get an appt with her. Calling for appointments may not get answered right away as she may be with a patient during your call. Fyi-- the business is located across Carl Cozier Elementary off Lakeway and Lincoln Street. Its a small parking lot, but there is parking. Just can't see it until you pull into the lot.

Maybe the best massage I've ever had! Very thorough! Like a dr explaining what she is doing and…read morewhy. Don't recommend as it's hard to get in! ( just me being greedy) highly recommend!

What a wonderful experience! The place was clean and comfortable. The young lady was very pleasant…read moreand easy on the eyes. I would say in her early 30's. The Massage was not rushed, she worked my shoulders and back with just the right pressure when she got to my calves I said that feels good she was putting more pressure on my calves. At time her touch was gentle and stimulating this old man feeling very good. In the end I was very happy to say the least.

The massage was quite good and they do a good job, however my time was cut short because other…read moreclients arrived. They told me they would make up the 10 minutes next time. How can they remember me when I tell them that. I'm not returning so I don't get shortchanged again. I loved the massage but not when the time I paid for was not given. Too bad.

Excellent professional massage. She accepts insurance. I've known her for four years, and she is a…read morewonderful woman. She does full body massage, and she can work on any trouble spots. The atmosphere is comfortable with soothing music in the background. I highly recommend!