Excellent massage! Clean and professional with a relaxed…read moreatmosphere. Parking was not an issue, but I went around 1:00 so I can't speak to other times. I will be back.

Great place to get a massage. Masseuse is very attentive to pressure and any aches or pains…read more Also it's a very clean place and you get a full hour massage not 50 minutes like some national chains Highly recommended

When I was a kid and my parents, uncles or aunts would ask me to give them a back rub, I would…read morebegrudgingly squeeze their shoulders with my little hands until I got tired, and then I would resort to karate chopping them with my hands instead. I don't know if Kathleen's hands were tired the day I saw her, but there was a lot of chopping in my massage. To be fair, she is a very pleasant person to talk to and her massage did succeed in raising the level of endorphins in my body, making me feel pretty relaxed afterwards well into the next day. But never during or after the massage did I actually feel like I had had a massage! That is to say, when I pay for a massage, I do not just want to feel relaxed. I want to feel worked on. I want someone with knowledge of human physiology to get in between the nooks and crannies of my muscles and undo knots in a "it-hurts-so-good" kind of way. I mentioned at the start that I liked deep tissue massage, but that's not what I got from Kathleen. Her massage style is more based on the notion that "human touch is therapeutic in itself." That is to say, the simple act of having your body touched and rubbed by another person allows the body to heal itself. That's true to a certain extent. Like I say, I did feel relaxed afterwards. But endorphins go away rather quickly. Actual bodywork lasts for days at least. Throughout my massage, I kept on thinking to myself, "when is she actually going to start?" She uses very light and long strokes that works on the chemical level, but she doesn't do much by way of physical pain relief. My favorite part of her massage was when the had me face up on the table and she worked on my outer thighs and the top of my legs. As these areas seldom get attention, I figure they're particularly sensitive, but I hardly ever felt her when she was working on my back. Her studio is part of a yoga studio and there's a field outside the window where kids play. So for part of my massage at least, I could hear kids jumping and yelling outside. (Her studio is on Canal St., not on Magazine St.) Parking is not really an issue, although the lot is behind the studio and the street that serves as the most immediate path to the lot is one-way so you have to drive around the block to park. Finally, I should disclose that I was a little unhappy with Kathleen in a matter unrelated to my massage. I had booked a Saturday appointment with her for 1:30pm. The day before she texted me and asked if I could move my massage an hour earlier. That cut into my lunch hour, but I wanted to be accommodating so I agreed. The day of my massage lunch took longer than I had anticipated and so I was 30 minutes late for my 90 minute massage. When I got there I asked her if she would be willing to charge me just for the hour, but she refused. I understand that I was paying for time reserved so I don't begrudge her the fact that I had to pay for 30 minutes I wasn't there for - I was late after all. But I do begrudge her the fact that I was only late because I agreed to move my appointment to earlier and was willing to accommodate her but she was not willing to return the gesture for me. In any event, my personal disappointment with her does not affect my review of her massage skills and in fact if she had been a stellar masseuse, I would certainly go back. But I was underwhelmed by her massage. After the massage she didn't even invite me back in the future or tell me to drink lots of fluids. It was the first time after a massage that I felt like I was at the end of an awkward date. Very strange.

Ms. Currie is a topflight massage therapist…read more I have sought massage therapy to help with chronic back pain, so my standards are pretty high. Of the 2 sessions we've had, each gave me immediate and longer-lasting relief from the tightness in my shoulders and back. She also obligingly used the massage opil I brought with me without hesitation. She is pleasant and professional. She responded to requests for more pressure and lingering on trouble spots. My preference is deep tissue and facia release. I may go for lymph drainage to help with my medical condition. I can't say enough positive things about this wonderful healer except that I will seek her services again.

*this is now called Crescent Solace massage AMAZING…read moreMASSAGE!! I've been here numerous times and the massage is always wonderful! It's a nondescript storefront tucked away in a shopping center between a nail spa and a bar, but the service is top quality! Five stars !!!

One of the greatest massages I have ever had. This place is clean, friendly, fair priced and in a…read moregreat location where I don't have to pay to park. Get a good meal from olive branch and head over for a massage at this place. The name has changed to crescent solace.

I'm really a fan of this place. As a person that gets migraines, tension and cluster headaches,…read moreI've found a lifeline in Massage Addicts. The combination of periodic chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic massages, I've been able to really fight off or shorten the duration on my head pain. Raina is the massage therapist that both my husband and I use. She is fantastic. Profession, friendly, knowledgeable. She makes recommendations about what she thinks needs to be the target areas but she also listens to what you think. She doesnt just massage aimlessly. She finds the trouble areas and works them out. As a person that is pretty OCD, one of my favorite things is that she always does the exact same thing on both sides of the body. Both my husband and I have come back time and time again because of the entire team here. From the time you walk in at reception, where they remember you and greet you with a friendly smile to the clean facility, rooms and equipment. I highly reccomend this place. They have both male and female therapists to fit your comfort level but you won't be disappointed with whomever you choose. As for the chiropractic adjustments...timely and on point. She doesn't adjust you every visit and she seems to have a real understanding about the body and where to adjust. All I can say is that I do not think you will be disappointed by coming here. The best part is that they also take insurance for the chiropractic services offered!

I had a $120 gift card but was expiring and I was in the hospital with my son who broke his hip and…read morehad surgery. I called them and they said they couldn't help me but someone would call me back. No one ever did!

Convenient location. Excellent pain relief masssage. Natalie is an amazing therapist. Highly…read morerecommend

Full body hot stone massage for 60 minuets was awesome! Great little spot. They also do couples…read moremassages. Vicky was my masseuse and she was very professional and kind. I was not hassled to join a membership or monthly fees, like I would have in other places. All I wanted was a relaxing massage and that's exactly what I got!

Worst experience I ever had. I just wanted a relaxing chair massage. I dont know what you would…read morecall what was done other than awful and painful. I left feeling worse than I went in. It was just alot of poking slapping and pulling of my hair. I wasnt asked any questions on why I was there or where I was having pain. They didnt even ask my name. When she finished beating me up I was quickly ushered out without having a chance to get my barings. I so do not recommend this place and have never given a negative review before but it was just so bad.

Clean and quiet. Masseuse was professional and didn't a great job using firm pressure on my backread more

Horrible place. Service not good and they make you pay in advance so you can't even really complain…read moreabout how bad because they already have your money.

Oh my gosh!!!!! Hands of Essence... how about HANDS FROM HEAVEN?????? Renata is a god-send when it…read morecomes to massages!!!! Not realizing how knotted up my body was when I came in, Renata was able to massage me, relax me, then educate me regarding my body & the stress I was carrying. I came in for a relaxing massage, but instead I got a massage & very helpful information regarding my body!!!! Talk about a bonanza!!! Additionally, Renata further aided in my relaxation process by providing the level of modesty (regarding my body) that made me comfortable. Not many times does a therapist that takes the time to inquire about your comfort level; whether your 1st or 100th time, this can be an issue. My hot stone massage wasn't long enough, as I didn't want her to stop. From the top to the bottom, there wasn't area that was untouched by her. She made sure all my muscles received a fair amount of stimulation and "unkinking"; as I was truly full of knots. I found the pricing to be fair & in-line with the cost of similar services at other locations. I am super ecstatic about Hands Of Essence & this will now be my go-to-massage salon.

As first-timers for the couples massage, my husband and I…read morewere beyond satisfied. We received the deep tissue massage...Renata did my husband and Terrell did mine. Finding the location was a little tricky, since our GPS got us stuck in the library's parking lot. Don't go that way if your GPS tells you! Just look for the Napoleon Room, and the sigh for Hands of Essence is in the corner downstairs. Renata and Terrell answered all our questions that we did and didn't know to ask. They made us feel like comfortable and focused on the areas we pointed out to even. We can't wait to go back!