Went back today and I think I enjoyed my massage even more than the first time!…read more the staff was very attentive and professional, asking the right questions before, during and after to maximize comfort and benefits of the massage. I hope this relatively new business (open for about a year) is successful despite the economy because they are great at what they do! For some of the massage they use warm/hot oil...nice touch! You know you got a good massage when they get out the kinks and cracks (literally...I heard and felt it) and then you are so relaxed you could fall asleep right there on the table!

My search for the perfect massage therapist ends here ... Markly is just perfect…read more The review is based on three criterion and may explain why the 4 stars and not 5. Ambiance & Location - 4 Stars -This place is located inside Gold's Gym (not affiliated with the Gym though!) and can be easily missed. Heck! The place has been around since March' 08 and while I work out regularly at Gold's Gym I just noticed it. They have a small reception area and three massage rooms. The rooms are spacious and not cluttered; they have just enough stuff as needed in a massage room. The interiors are done in a soothing sage green color and the tables are heated and comfortable. I had a problem with my head rest, but it was fixed upon request. The music was a tad bit louder than I would have liked but I think it is kept that way to keep down the sounds from the Gym. During my massage I didn't hear even a faint sound from the Gym. The Therapist & Massage - 5 Stars - Markly listened very carefully to my complaints about the back and neck and understood what I was looking for. I chose to have a Classic Swedish Massage and he asked what kind of pressure I would prefer and we decided to start with medium and if need be lower or increase it. For a successful therapist having the healing touch is very important and Markly's got it. I felt relaxed as soon as he started working on my back. His strokes were confident, rhythmic and had just the right amount of pressure. He dug deep where there was need and as soon as he sensed tension and pain he softened his touch. He spent a good deal of time on my upper and lower back where I had the most pain and stiffness. After he was done with the back he placed a heating pad on the back as he worked on rest of the body which felt divine. The massage on the rest of the body didn't feel rushed and he took his time with it. I have to give him a special star for perfect draping; in the past my experience with male therapists has been sloppy. Overall, I was relaxed and I got up feeling as if some weight were lifted off me. After the massage he spent some time with me discussing my feedback and also took notes for my future visits. Prices - 4 Stars - As someone who constantly has back problems, I have explored a lot of massage places in and around Boston. Prices ranged from $40 to $250 and I found nothing great in the more expensive ones. My quest has been to find the perfect therapist, conveniently located and at a reasonable prices. At $65/hour for Classic Swedish I think GTHM is just right. I have already scheduled for my next appointment and I think you should too!!

Hannah is a truely amazing massage therapist. Her touch is deeply healing. She knows just where to…read moreapply just the right pressure. She has the spirit of a shaman. After a 90 minute massage my chronic hip pain disappeared. I highly recommend her.

The particular lifestyle I live, being an avid yoga trainer/practitioner, involves a tremendous…read moreamount of physical exertion. Not only do I practice as often as possible, but I am also moving quite a bit while I teach, facilitating the efforts of others. The practicing itself is strenuous and in my life currently, my practice is less about building flexibility and much more about engagement and creating a spacious alignment. That being said, every body has its blockages and tendencies and given my self-awareness I do work to improve my practice to hold space for these tendencies, but they remain in some degree regardless of my augmentations as with each and all bodies. I have unique insight into the proper ways in which the body should move and be best utilized as I can see those efforts in others while I teach. I am able to see the common factors in all the varying tendencies of misalignment and while I can always help others be more aware of those blockages, I cannot always become more aware of them within my own physicality as these tools and techniques only breach the walls of the flesh so deeply. On top of that, the emotional and more subtle experience stirring within my students compounds within my practice, finally often being held in my physical... sometimes this entire process of very natural, yet stressful living, all organizes and focuses into one of these areas where I have such tendencies to form blockages. For example, I hold tension in my left shoulder and with many different experiences furthering my understanding of the area effected, I can fully see the connections between opposing muscle groups and the obvious truth regarding their only seeming separation... even more so do I now see how not only are all these physical elements all connected, if even in a chaotic manner, but the more subtle levels of my being are all connected in this way also. I would be a fool to ignore all this insight being brought to bare by my own mind and body, but also through skilled colleagues and friends in the health industry who have helped me to better see how I store and digest stress, and who have helped me facilitate this digestion. Hannah, more than others, has been able to not so much explain to me or educate me on the matters i describe, because she has always displayed trust in my understanding bodily, but not at all surprisingly she was able to truly empathize within the moment of therapeutic massage and connect to my body fully. Her innate skill, unlike others in her place prior, is to really connect and experience my body and in her actions educate ME in terms of utilizing her physical connection to me and the hands on approach to my blockages, all just as an opportunity to tune into the more subtle levels of my traumas and facilitate their digestion. There is a particular baseline of trust and rapport built between us and my energy against hers carries with it a dynamic true to this commentators recollection, but in the end I have worked with hundreds and only few have reached the same depths as she. I believe her ability to achieve this depth comes from her conceptual understanding of unity within mind and body... her understanding of the physical left me feeling trustworthy at every step... but in the end it was her confidence, clearly born from her curiosity to breach the surface and tune in like an antennae, and without fear see past my "knot" or my "past trauma" to attach to the energy and just essentially move it around like in the free-flowing sequence of a dance, but with 33% attention to form and function, 66% is full out empathic sensitization. At the level I practice and facilitate the moving of negative traumatic energies, this sort of integral understanding is absolutely necessary if a therapist is going to successfully manage the natural tendencies of my unique, divine design. I can say, with the utmost honestly and with all hyperbole aside, that this healer, so called Hannah is absolutely incredible at what she does.

I have received several massages from Dawnielle and I cannot recommend her enough. Her energy is…read morevery confident and calming and her flow is seamless. She had fabulous intuition of what are where needs to be worked out and does so with top notch skill and expertise.

I had an introductory massage with Dawnielle. She was fantastic! She helped me with some trouble…read morespots and even areas that I didn't realize needed attention. She is very calming and confident. She has great wealth and depth of knowledge and expertise. I highly recommend her! You won't be disappointed!

I've been to Present Breath twice, once for a relaxation session and once for a massage. Meghan was…read morefull of great suggestions for reducing my stress levels and the massage was stellar. She was great about taking feedback during the massage so I never felt like it was too hard or to soft. Because of construction, the location was a little hard to get to, so just make sure you go around the back of the building. Otherwise the ambiance was very relaxing, and each time I've been was a great experience.

i've dealt with lower back pain since my early 20s, i think mostly from my sedentary lifestyle…read moreprogramming, and have seen multiple massage therapists and physical therapists over the years and this is a very unique experience i'd recommend. i went to present breath for massage- but also agreed after lengthy discussion to add the jin shin service for relaxation at the end. although i certainly recommend the massage, the combination with the relaxation technique is soo good. meghan is so soothing and relaxing, and i would encourage the massage/jin shin for anyone going through a tough time or dealing with a stressful workplace.

Lisa was very thoughtful in getting to know the location of the pain I was experiencing from a…read moreterrible fall. She massaged and did Reiki in problem spots and left painful places untouched. Perfect. Although I was experiencing soreness after the treatment, she assured me I would be better the next day. She was right - I feel better today! I will see her again as I continue to heal.

I've been a loyal client of Lisa's for many years and have written reviews before, but I felt the…read moreneed to write another. I've had an ongoing issue I've seen my doctor and chiropractor for, and Lisa always helps me feel better. She's incredibly intuitive and explains how the body works as a whole. My recent 90-minute massage brought real pain relief while also leaving me deeply relaxed. I can't recommend her enough!!!

I wish I had words to adequately do justice to the wonderful work that is Annie's massage. I had…read morethe benefit of being a client while Annie was still in school, so literally I have been experiencing her intuitively skilled massage magic for years. It is a true and ardent exercise in self care to treat yourself to a session with Annie Carter. You will be greeted with gentle expertise and a wealth of background in wellness care. I recently relocated out of the Boston area and back to the Pacific Northwest and am already experiencing withdrawals. What I wouldn't give to be able to hop over to Jamaica Plain and schedule an Annie Massage! :) If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and go see Annie. You will be a regular if she still has room! PS- she specializes in pregnancy massage, too. So, new mamas, love on yourself and your babes!

I highly recommend Dracut Chiropractor Center. Dr. G is amazing. When I first met Dr. G, I was in…read moreso much neck and arm pain that I was discouraged. After taking the time to listen to me, he knew right away what was going on and fought hard to get my MRI scheduled. He was able to help me so much and alleviate my pain which I did not think was ever going away. My whole experience there was wonderful. Everyone is so nice and comforting and I enjoyed seeing them at every visit. An added bonus is I never had to wait for any of my appointments. I cannot thank them enough for fixing me!

I just had to go back & change my rating on this one. Lori is the best masseuse I've ever found,…read moreso despite her massage being just a "perk" this chiropractor offers-- I HIGHLY recommend her. You will not find other skills like this in the area. She has what I suspect is both a 6th sense when it comes to locating pain, as well as really superb training. Lori applies just the right amount of pressure, and can work medium-lightly as well as doing very thorough deep tissue work. One of the other pluses--besides being very responsive to requests & attuned to pain-- is her gentle and soothing personality. Impossible to describe, but if ever there was a perfect tone you hoped to find in a masseuse, Lori has it. Very healing, peaceful, and competent. Going to see her is great therapy.

If I could leave 0 stars I would. This is the WORST place I have been to for a massage ever…read more The massage therapists are pleasant & do a good job but it is run TERRIBLY. I have never experienced such poor management in my life. It is nearly impossible to reach anyone by phone or email. I leave multiple messages & after about 5 voicemails I will receive a call back or they happen to answer. I was told by one of their reps when I finally reached someone to complain that they wouldn't have answered my call but had recognized my number as I had called complaining before. I have a complaint into the better business bureau of MA & they won't even return their calls. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. It has been MONTHS of arguing and trying to reach someone here to speak to. I was told multiple times after countless attempts the owner (Carol) would call me back & I have yet heard from them. Please keep in mind this has been going on since I started visiting them in Jan 2019 and has nothing to do with the lack of response time due to COVID-19. I received a monthly membership package for Christmas & little did I know it would be the gift from hell. Each appointment I tried to call & book took 2-3 weeks to arrange. I finally gave up trying to deal with them & canceled my membership & have been trying to get reimbursed & speak with someone surrounding it since June 2019. EXTREMELY unsatisfied customer Britney Haney

This was my first appointment with Sea Grass Therapies but I will be definitely returning. I had a…read moreHot Stone massage which felt wonderful. Carol felt the tension that I held in my shoulders and my neck and recommended a targeted massage on job at on those areas. Can't wait until my next appointment.