Came back after awhile to work with Wiallace as Isaac has always been my go to. He was pleasant and…read morekept checking in on the pressure during massage. He incorporated stretching techniques as well deep tissue pressure. I'm sore but in a good way as I needed to release tension in body and back (I work as an event producer, I'm a dancer and work out a lot)! Seeing him next week to continue my bodywork.

This place is the local hidden GEM that I am SO happy I discovered. I found it through Yelp as…read morewell - I needed a massage for a pinched nerve in my neck. I had tried chiropractor, acupuncture and cupping prior to finding Isaac. He literally is a gift. Not only the best massage in general that I have had but the only thing that has helped my neck (I was thisclose to getting injections). I now go every two weeks. Additionally I discovered Valerie (Esthetician) and have gotten two facials - anti-aging and a peel and have been thrilled that I no longer have to trek into the city (and pay twice the cost). Can't recommend enough - excellent service, cozy vibes and great people !!!

I moved to the Newton area in July 2020 and have been seeing Miriam fairly regularly for almost 2…read moreyears now. Both her and her studio are warm and inviting and she uses the perfect amount of pressure to work out your knots without causing discomfort. I had been to 4 other therapists in the Boston area before finding Miriam and I'm so glad I did.

Simply put, Miriam is the best. My wife and I have been customers for years. I always leave feeling…read morerefreshed and relaxed, and Miriam is very attentive to any aches. She always lets me know where she found knots or tightness and has advice for how to be proactive in addressing things myself between visits. Her spa is a quiet, serene place in a great location.

Excellent professional service. I recommend this office without any reservation. Good location…read moreeasy place to park.

Ugh. It pains me to write this review. I usually go to Thai Villa nearby but they didn't have any…read moreavailable slots and I was desperate for some TLC after sleeping on a chair and then sitting through a 13-hour flight - my back, shoulders, and neck were hurting badly. Mandarin Healing Spa's good reviews were promising but the massage was one of the worst I've had in recent memory. First, my masseuse was extremely rough, almost sloppy, in terms of technique. There were several parts where she was just raking her elbow or her fist on my back mechanically instead of working out the knots/kinks. I'm not necessarily looking for Mandarin Oriental-level of care but I didn't care for the sensation of feeling like a dummy being whaled on. And I mean that literally - she was actually punching me at one point. Hygiene was also an issue. From the constant sniffles, it sounded like she had a cold and even sneezed but kept right on going (here's hoping she sneezed into her elbow and not on her hands ... still, you should go wash your hands). The bed itself was not comfortable. Again, not expecting a ton out of a no-frills spot but I do prefer not to have particle board under the head rest digging into my cheek. When I checked the mirror afterwards, I had a lovely vertical indent going down my face. The interaction at the end left an incredibly bad taste in my mouth. They're incredibly insistent that you pay the tip, if not the whole amount, in cash, which I can understand with very small businesses but I also would've appreciated a heads-up on the phone when I booked that using a credit card adds an extra $3.75 to the cost. Also, the manager was very pushy in asking for a 25% tip ($20 for a mediocre 60-minute $80 massage) and kept saying how most customers do $20 for an even $100. Regardless of how true that may be, a customer should be allowed to tip however much they want based on the experience they received, and, if it weren't for my desperation to take a shower and wash the germs off me, I would have stood firm. I've never had someone outright demand a higher tip and it was enough to make me never want to go back. Waste of $100.

There aren't enough superlatives in the English language for me to explain how wonderful a massage…read moretherapist Steve is. I actually am a licensed massage therapist, so have had hundreds of massages and Steve is the absolute best. Besides having magical hands that send you to heaven with one touch, he also has an excellent personality and makes his clients feel comfortable right away. Do yourself a favor and make an appointment with him ASAP!

The other reviews capture Steve so well. Steve is one of the most non-judgmental people I have…read moreever met. He really listens, and I am not afraid or ashamed to explain what has caused pain. He is an incredible listener and sits with you for a bit before the massage. He is a natural healer, unusually skilled and an artist at what he does. He gives an outstanding massage and I highly recommend him.

I had one of the most comforting Brazilian wax experience with Trina…read more Her energy was so vibrant and she really helped me to feel relax while waxing. I have done Brazilian wax numbers of times at different salons but this was the most painless waxing I have ever experienced. ( I don't lie, it still hurts at certain parts but I didn't feel as tense and nervous) I will not go to anywhere else anymore! The overall atmosphere of the place is so cute and clean and they are very mindful for sanitization. I totally recommend this place!!

Spa had complimentary mini cupcakes and champagne to sip on while waiting in the front. Got a one…read morehour massage and on hour facial. Facial was so relaxing I did indeed fall asleep, which was good and bad because that's how magical my aesthetician was but then I wasn't able to enjoy all the creams etc she applied. At first I thought the massage wasn't going to be effective bc it felt like she wasn't getting the knots out, but that's a testament to her skills because after I felt so loose and better than I had after my most recent massage at a different spa.

Good service, great location, been there twoce, near mbta bus & train connections to Boston & Metro…read morewest

I rolled in on my walker at 9:15 this morning. I'm a young disabled veteran, I suffer from chronic…read morepain and was looking for relief. I was greeted at the front by a lady, nice enough, she asked for the payment upfront for one hour, I said ok and paid. I am used to being able to choose my level of undress for a massage, when she came back in, she made me strip. I asked if I could at least keep my underwear on, she told me to take it off. I said ok and relented, she had my money anyways. Normal enough massage, nothing special, she did have a phone call that she took briefly in the middle of the massage. It ended and I gathered what remaining cash I had, which amounted to $7, 10% of the total. Admittedly, this isn't my normal 20%. She argued with me that the standard tip is 30% and everyone knows that. I told her that I paid the agreed upon price up front and that tips are NOT mandatory and definitely not 30%. She was irrational, loud and rude, and I stopped her mid-sentence and said I will not seek future services here, have a good day, and opened the door and ambled back out onto Moody St. with my walker. Horrendous, bizarre experience, wouldn't recommend.

Thank you for the best Massage ever and I will be back again. Love mike heath You guys are the…read morebest.

I have been in a lot of pain, and got a massage a week ago, it was wonderful. Because it was the…read morefirst thing in a while that helped my back pain, I immediately scheduled another appt for the next week with the woman who gave me my massage. On the day of the appointment, I was asked to come in earlier. I wasn't able to, but said I could come in later. She agreed. I made the mistake of assuming it would be with the same person, I was wrong. The massage was just ok, it did not hit any of the same spots as the massage by the first woman, and I honestly left feeling upset and more tense than when I got there. I realize this is a first world problem, but I don't spend money on myself often. Not to mention it did nothing to help my pain, the whole reason I booked a second appointment.

Susan was amazing. Great massage. Highly recommend. Lots of availabilty for appointments.read more

Fantastic massage! Great pressure, full hour, no frills, no scents, no annoying anything. Just a…read moreclean place with a fantastic, skilled masseuse. She listened, understood what I needed, and delivered. I'll be back!