I have been to several massage therapists and I can say that Michelle Forward is among the very…read morebest! I received a full hour massage. Yes, a FULL hour. I felt amazing afterward! When she was finished, she took the time to show me some stretches that have been very helpful. A highly skilled, professional and friendly lady. I can't wait to go back!

Michelle's skilled hands and extensive knowledge combined to give me the perfect massage. The…read moreatmosphere was relaxed and professional and I left in a state of blissful transcendence. Look no further than Michelle for an extraordinary massage therapist in Halifax

Formerly Bodymends Massage Therapy, Hands on Barrington has a new cozy vibe while keeping many of…read morethe same smiling faces. RMT Stephen Head owns and operates the business and is my favourite RMT in HRM! Stephen is friendly and professional. He has created a comfortable space and curated his staff to meet clients needs. He always makes sure I'm relaxed, warm enough and will even let me choose the music! After massages Stephem always makes recommendations on stretches, water intake and other helpful tips. Frequently they have offers on facebook or for last minute bookings but their prices are competitive, low enough to be below the reasonable customary charge as considered by Blue Cross and Sun Life medical plans. They can direct bill to most medical plans and uses an online booking system that emails reminders and confirmations, which are easy to cancel or reschedule. As an added bonus they offer aromatherapy with essential oils, customizing a scent to the mood you'd like or just using the oil you prefer. Downside for inaccessibility with the stairs to get to this second floor business but it's worth the hike.

From the owner: Formerly Bodymends Massage Therapy, Hands on Barrington Massage is a fresh face with a great…read morehistory. Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, we offer therapeutic massages in a variety of time frames while promoting a calming and peaceful atmosphere. We also offer free aromatherapy to help increase relaxation during your treatment, and if you're a student, DND or a first time client, we're happy to give you a great discount on your massage!

I have been coming to this location and seeing two different massage therapists for several years…read morenow. I truly can't believe I lived in Dartmouth as long as I have and didn't even know this place existed they are 99 Wyse Road a place to easily drive by but once you go you don't forget where it is. I can't say enough about the skills of Grace and Jora ... And for an old massage pro like me it takes somebody with experience and skills and the ability to cater your massage therapy directly to your needs rather than some of the other businesses that have cookie cutter techniques... And then there's the barefoot massage... Did I say then there's the bare foot massage ... You do have the option to do regular massages however for those of us who have different needs the barefoot massage is something to look forward to on every occasion and you do still have the option within that appointment to still have a regular massage but they have to book certain rooms so you have to make sure to book barefoot even if you're only having about 5 minutes of it and it's so worth it Having never had it done before I was very hesitant the first time and I haven't stopped since ..it just gets into the deep tissue in a way that hands can't but there's some massages that you need that hands are the best options I highly recommend this place for professionalism for ethics for knowledge for location and overall very positive experience every time with friendly front desk staff .. We try on different pairs of shoes before we buy the right one and I realize in a city where there's lots of massage therapists we sometimes settle but we're talking about our temples.. we're talking about our bodies so they should be treated with the best care.. I know Grace is leaving because she's moving and she will be missed deeply but I highly recommend Jora for both regular and barefoot massage When I first went to see them I was in so much crippling pain I couldn't even stand straight.. it's great to be at a clinic where the practitioners actually listen and then set out to resolve so that you can have your best day moving forward until you're next appointment. This will become the treat in your week I promise you

Fantastic clinic! Friendly front desk staff, great ambience, excellent care, and good music!…read more Taya was thorough in asking questions and making sure she was giving me the services I needed. She did scraping, hot and cold towels, and some barefoot massage as well. She targeted my sore spots, and found new ones haha. Consistenly the best massage team in the city.

One of the best experiences ever! Took yogasage with Kelly as it changed my life!!! Felt so relaxed…read moreand energetic afterwards! Love love this teacher n class! Highly recommend it!

From the owner: Deep tissue manipulation Swedish Massage…read moreMyofascial release Athletic massage Therapeutic approach

I have been going to Massage Addict Spring Garden since the beginning of Covid and they have been…read morean amazing place of healing, connecting and general great, healthy treatments. I love that they are in my neighborhood and super flexible. Martin Morin is an RMT and Reiki practitioner who works with them and I have to give him a special recommendation - I am healing from some illness and his combination of deep tissue massage, Reiki and caring has been a huge part of my healing journey. I would recommend him highly for those of us healing and those of us who are just looking for a kick ass practitioner! He is a GEM!

Was looking for a good place to get a massage that was close to my work. I chose massage addict…read morebecause I'd been told it was a good place to get a cheap massage, but, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. I didn't find out until after that this is a chain (the McDonalds of massages if you will). The receptionist wasn't very friendly or helpful and the masseuse also showed little to no personality. I felt very much like the next person on the conveyor belt. The masseuse just didn't seem very friendly, the environment was cold. None of the people there seemed to like being there. Just seemed like a bad work environment which was reflected in the attitudes of the staff. The massage was okay. It was a little heavy handed and since I was there for an injury I didn't feel like the masseuse spent the appropriate time assessing the injury itself or talking to me about the pain. Any other massage I've been to they've really assessed what was going on before starting which made me sort of feel like the therapist at massage addict didn't really know what she was doing. I'd recommend going to one of the many locally owned smaller massage businesses in town where the masseuse cares about their work because it's their business.

I went here on Friday night for a one-hour massage, thanks to a TeamBuy coupon the boy got me for…read moreChristmas (and yes, it took me like 6 months to use it! I know, crazy-straws). I immediately liked the atmosphere when I walked in - quiet and clean with soothing music playing, a sunny waiting room with drinks and an info board (including a "recipe of the month" pouch where it looked like one staffer contributed copies of a recipe each month - neat idea!). I learned that this place also has a focus on colon health, which seemed like sort of an odd combination, but it was nice to see that they are diverse in terms of their services. I don't have much experience with massage places (I've only had a massage once before in my life), so I was not really sure what to expect. Anna was really nice from the get-go, however, and when I told her my main discomfort is neck/shoulder pain (from sitting at a computer/desk all day - ah, SO bad for you!) she immediately showed me a great stretch and how to hold it. She asked details about where specifically I am feeling the tension and explained a bit about what might be the source, gave me some tips, etc. I immediately felt like I was in the hands of someone who really cared about my well-being - and this was before the actual massage. I'm not going to lie, the massage was painful at times - if you are a sensitive person I would not recommend Anna - but I also had a TON of major knots in my back and shoulders that needed to be worked out and that required some major kneading. Plus, I prefer a high pressure massage - I want to walk out of there really feeling like my muscles have been worked on. I could actually feel the knots coming out, which was good. You can tell when someone is a professional who knows exactly where pressure needs to go. All in all it was a great experience, and next time I want a massage I will definitely go back. Anna even said that we could work out a payment plan sometime, since I don't currently have a health plan. I thought that was a really nice gesture (there are very few places that will be that flexible when it comes to money). Unfortunately, I can't provide any input about pricing because I used a coupon, but according to the website a one-hour treatment is $85, which seems a tad pricey to me, but worth it if ongoing tension is something you deal with it could be worth it to go every few months. http://www.totalkneads.ca/services/index.html You can also book your appointment online really quickly and easily, if that's your preference. And who could resist that clever name?

I hate massages. Yep. I AM THE 1%!!!! (Please, don't occupy)…read more I do however, really need them! I have had a few over the years and I am far too tender to touch to enjoy them. I tense up and almost experience anxiety as I find it so uncomfortable. On a whim, I decided to try a new therapist. I like to support business in the north end when possible so I checked total kneads online and booked an appt. I loved that I could book online and didnt have to call. I hate using the phone even though I love talking! Web-based booking is fantastic and the system reminds you of your appointments as well. I had an appt with Lucy Vanden Brink, she is absolutely fantastic. We had a great consultation before the service and she really *heard* me when I said I am tender. She notices when I flinch or when I seem to tense up and she will check with me and change the pressure to accomodate me. I was sore after my first treatment but kept going back and am so glad I found her. She is taking a short bit of time off for Mat leave but I am glad she will be back! Praises are sung! Lucy is amazing!