I went here for my 1st ever acupuncture. They were terrific in explaining what was happening and…read morecareful with me. Very nice group of Eastern Medicine practitioners. Oh I had neck pain and yes it does feel better.

Everyone at Eastway Wellness is very kind and professional. I specifically frequent the Boston…read morelocation for acupuncture. The acupuncturists there are knowledgeable and experienced in Traditional Chinese medicine, which allows for a quick pain-free needle insertion and more time to relax during the session. They are attentive to the little bell they leave in your room and are great at adjusting needles to your comfort, so you really do get the most out of your visit! You are not assigned an acupuncturist, so do not get accustomed to any one acupuncturist (not that you'll have the chance). Also, they are a bit disorganized with noting and collecting late cancellation fees, but they don't argue about returning your money. I'm trying the cupping therapy tomorrow and a herbal oil for emotions and digestive in the near future; I'm sure it'll be amazing given how things are going thus far!

A friend recommended that I see Bell Tam. I was seeking help for painful periods, PMS, and anxiety;…read moretopics that aren't always easy to talk about, especially with a male practitioner. However, he immediately put me at ease with his calm, respectful approach and clear depth of knowledge. I felt comfortable opening up, which made a big difference in my overall experience. He asked thoughtful, thorough questions and took the time to clearly explain his approach and recommendations. This gave me a lot of confidence in the care I was receiving. Nothing ever felt rushed or impersonal; he was genuinely attentive and invested in my situation. One unique aspect of the experience is the brief massage following the treatment. It's such a relaxing and helpful addition that really enhances each session. I truly felt cared for and supported throughout my visits. His team is also fantastic warm, welcoming, and professional. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a thoughtful, compassionate acupuncturist.

After neck injury, three hospitals and entire teams of neurosurgeons said I would be I a wheelchair…read moreon a breathing tube, "like Christopher Reeve." So it is very easy for me to enthusiastically support and get behind the Tam Healing Center because they helped me NOT to be in a wheelchair. Sometimes in life we all need a helping hand and often when you have exhausted Western medicine's surgeries and medications, it is hard to know where to look. Many of Western medicine's treatments for illness and trauma, carry many risks and side effects, worse than the original condition. Acupuncture and other therapies prevent illness by optimizing your health and wellbeing. The Tam Healing Center is a special place dedicated to using alternative therapies to promote natural healing and recognizes the connection between mind and body. You will find acupuncture is at the core of these options but there is also herbal medicine, cupping, and collective meditation. As soon as you step foot in the Tam Healing Center you will be supported but encouraged to own what you are responsible for in the experience. There is little room for self-pity or "poor baby" here. However, you are listened too and people with chronic conditions and chronic pain are particularly well served here! Three hospitals and entire teams of neurosurgeons said I would be in a wheelchair on a breathing tube, "like Christopher Reeve," but instead I am checking out the Tai Chi at the Tam Healing Center and going hiking! Are you ready to go to the office of healing?

Fine but sub par for the price. I was super eager to try…read morethis place out after a friend gave me a raving review, I booked the 60 min new client massage that includes a free "toning facial". The facial was no more than light massaging around the cheeks and chin. Not sure what made it toning and it is most definitely not worth the $125 price tag they typically throw on it. My technician, Rachael, was great! I wear medical devices that's can't be taken off and she was very accommodating around them which I very much appreciated. The massage felt good but for the price fell short for me. You enter into a bay that is divided with a curtain from the customers next to you. While you're paying for your $175+ massage you can hear the conversations going on around you. Upon finishing you're lead right to their "wellness room" where they show you all of their products and supplements they have for sale and then led to the front desk to sell you on packages immediately. I think the experience would have been more worth it if I hadn't seen my money being thrown in their "upscale" tactics like solid black toilet paper, custom towels that you can see until you're getting re-dressed in dim lighting, and everything they own being labeled with their logo. I would have preferred a cheaper massage for what we're all there for - lympathic drainage.

Had a facial here a while back and ended up with an eye infection afterward. It took over a month…read morefor corporate to get back to me and finally issue a refund for the service. My first experience here was great, the second time idek wtf happened. The esthetician was barely doing anything for my face and was trying to use all these tools to makeup for her lack of skill lmfao.

I never, ever thought I'd step into a cold plunge. But after hearing much raving about it, I…read morefinally gave it a try, starting with a sauna session to warm up. I was coached to shut out the noise and focus on my breath. To my surprise, I stayed in for over three minutes. The exhilaration afterward was incredible, only surpassed by the sensation when re-entering the sauna as warmth and circulation flooded back in. It's invigorating, deeply calming, and oddly addictive. Release Well-Being Center is a premier destination for contrast therapy. I've not found anything that comes close to this experience. Known as BLISS, their expertly curated sauna and cold plunge experience lives up to its name. The space is stunning, the amenities are immaculate, and the staff is exceptionally friendly and professional. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed and that you are in for an elevated experience. The changing rooms are beautifully appointed (think high-end resort), and your locker is stocked with the most delicious robe, towel, and a pair of sandals. The staff does an exceptional job of keeping every space spotless, from the showers to the changing areas, and the beauty area, which boasts high-end hair products and styling tools, as well as any items you may have forgotten, such as hair ties, brushes, sanitary products, and razors. The heart of the experience lies in the relaxation lounge, a true sanctuary featuring two infrared saunas, a traditional sauna, and two pristine cold plunges (at temperatures of approximately 44° and 54°). The sauna relaxes and detoxifies. It's hot, yes, but deeply calming, evoking memories of back when it was okay to bake in the sun at the beach. The cold plunge is undeniably cold, but not painful; it stings and serves as a bracing wake-up call to both the body and mind. Sink in swiftly, breathe with intention, and time moves faster than you think. The contrast between the two has been transformative for me, with improved circulation, enhanced mental clarity, better cardio performance, a more elevated mood, and faster muscle recovery. And when you think you've hit peak Bliss, there's the eucalyptus steam room, also the best I've ever experienced. Stepping into its warm, fragrant mist after contrast therapy feels like a hug for your entire body. I've also had the pleasure of getting to know Linda Townsend, the founder and president of Release, who leads by example and shares the space with members. Our conversations in the sauna, about health, balance, and life, are part of what keeps me coming back. Release is more than a wellness center. It's a community, and a true gem in the heart of Boston. Try their generous Bliss trial membership. You won't regret it!

I was in town for a graduation ceremony and my niece and I booked facials at this spa. If I lived…read morein Boston, I don't know if I would share the secret of the Release Well-Being Center because it is such a wonderful spot. The staff is capable and friendly and the facility is clean and welcoming. This spa is exactly what I need in my life. Bring your bathing suit! Take a tour and see what the spa looks like. I bet you'll want to book something. There is an open room that has three types of saunas and two cold plunges. My niece made me do the plunge pools, and one was MUCH colder than the other. So refreshing! We both had facials and my skin glowed for days. The estheticians were great! If I am in Boston again for any reason, I would definitely book a facial and/or massage at Release Well-Being Center again. Bostonians are lucky to have this beautiful spa.

I always feel very relaxed after coming here. It's nice that you don't have to take off or change…read moreclothes; you can just plop down and get started.

Haven't had a shiatsu massage in about a decade, so I had high hopes (and expectations) for my…read morerecent appointment with Roger. He was terrific - afterwards, my body felt better than it has in awhile and the headache i had was gone. Will definitely be coming here again.

I'd been looking for a decent acupuncturist since moving to Boston 9 (!!!!) years ago. It took…read morealmost a decade, but I finally found one. Stephanie is attentive, soothing, and can put me into a state of bliss in a matter of minutes. Seriously. I get woozy (in a good way) and almost always fall asleep during treatment. It's that relaxing. An hour of having needles stuck in me is the only thing I've found that will calm down my Type-A bullshit (other than high doses of Xanax. Acupuncture is probably the better option). And she's super reasonable. Not having to pay $100 an hour for rush-job acupuncture is worth 5 stars alone. Plus, cupping! Always amusing to have insane looking bruises on your back when you are.... **ahem** ...with a new boy. Fun times.

I learned about Chi Harmony when CoupMe had a special for 2 acupuncture sessions. So happy I bought…read moreone! In two sessions, Stephanie managed to loosen up the tightness in my back a bit, and make my back hurt less. She had a thorough Q&A session with me beforehand to gain an understanding of what I wanted to work on and what my expectations were. The location itself is just a room in one of the buildings at Copley Square, but it's quiet and comfortable--very important factors for acupuncture (think the exact opposite of Charlotte's experience in SATC). I'd definitely recommend Chi Harmony for acupuncture. They have some additional treatments such as cupping as well.

This place has truly been a haven for me while processing grief after losing my dad…read more Whatever service you choose will be wonderful. I've done the float tank, the RASHA machine (my favorite), the sauna, and the oxygen steam, and each experience has been great. The monthly membership also comes with a free session each month so it is definitely worth it. Xander, the owner, is incredibly kind and welcoming. They're also open very late (10pm), which has been perfect for me - I usually go at night and always leave feeling deeply relaxed and cared for.

This place has a great location. That said, being accustomed to floatation tanks and infrared…read moresaunas, this place did not seem clean, had an odor that impacts me like mold (i'm sensitive to mold). I felt like i was suffocating. the infrared sauna is nice though there's an odor there too. The towels they give are freyed and thin- little things like nice towels give a more restorative feel. they aren't expensive. The heat in the sauna was good and half an hour got a good sweat. The flotation tank was too hot., It's supposed to be a sensory deprivation tank which means that the water temp is supposed to be the temperature of the body. It was the temp of a hot bath. It smelled. I've been in many flotation tanks and tanks with magnesium salts before. The smell began to be suffocating. I got myself out.- i had been in for an hour but the tming device said i had 30 minutes left. That's the least of it though. There are things this place could do to spiff up and become more of a wellness place where people know what they're doing.

I can't really express how overjoyed I was to find a massage therapist who was really good at what…read morethey do, who I liked, and was within 10 mins drive from my house! But I'm going to try my darnedest, cause I'm writing a review and words are, how do you say... Very important. Late last year I threw out my back at work, followed by my first ever tension headache (HOWCANPEOPLEGETTHOSEREGULARLY?) I did my regular "help I've screwed my back up AGAIN!" call to my chiropractor, who was able to reset things, but unable to relieve me of all pain. My dad emailed the lady he knows who massages. I was a bit hesitant because my dad has seen some pretty strange people in the past, I'm glad I was in such pain that I agreed to pick up whatever appointment Emily had available. It was one of the best decisions I made in 2010. I hobbled in to see her on a Saturday afternoon, I was surprised to find that she was not much older than I, very professional, and when we went over the little intake form her questions and comments were not only valid, but she seemed to take an actual genuine interest in how my (very physically demanding) job affected my general health. I have, in the past been underwhelmed with massage experiences because I feel like they worked too lightly on me- Emily was able to get in and really work the knots outta my muscles without it being uncomfortable. A good balance of strength and knowledge! She's now become the go-to for my dad, mum and I. I have finally been able to recommend somebody who is affordable, easy to contact and schedule with, and nice. She also let me know about a great deal this December where you could buy 4 gift certificates for a discounted rate and get a free massage for yourself - I was able to make my mum, aunt, and a couple friends happy to receive the gift of relaxation, while shopping local and getting a little something for myself!

I started seeing Ewald for some serious upper back and hand/arm pain. I've had intermittent leg…read morecramps from exercise that he's been great at working out too. So far I've felt huge tension relief and I'm able to focus at my sit/stand desk at work. Plus, my carpal tunnel has started to ease up after appointments. The space is warm, calming, and welcoming. They always have water and tea to help hydrate before or after appointments. Ball Sq is an easy walk from Davis, and there's plenty of parking to be had.