I cannot say enough great things about Cristina! I saw her for a prenatal massage every week…read morethroughout my third trimester. When I was overdue in week 41 Cristina not only made me more comfortable - she hugged me and let me cry the many emotions I was feeling at the time. She really has a gift for massage but also is a kind and gentle person who leaves you feeling better than ever. I am so glad I found this gem. Now that my son is 3-months old, I continue to see her monthly for routine care. She is reasonably priced compared to many of the high-end spas in the area, which makes her care affordable long-term. I give Cristina 5 stars! ~ Kate C.

Cristina is amazing! I've been searching around Boston for years for a great massage therapist and…read moreI finally found one. Some of her techniques are unique - something I've never experienced before (like exfoliating my back and feet) - and it was a great experience. I also never knew how good a chin massage would feel :) I felt refreshed and relaxed after my session. I can't wait to go back today!

Christina sees clients at Asana Yoga in Charlestown. She is a strong solidly professional therapist…read morewho knows the body well and provides a wonderfully thorough message - one of the best I've had. Often with newer massage therapists I can be pushed or pulled in the wrong way. Christina can be strong but very balanced. You'll feel the difference.

Used to be great but they can't keep good people there anymore. Last 2x I've had problems with brow…read morewax. I am burned and swollen and not happy. I

Made an appointment here with only a couple days notice to get a trim to my long hair. The short…read morenotice and the fact the trim was good are the only reason I'm giving two stars. I ended up paying $75 for what amounted to a trim and shampoo. Also, after blow drying my hair the stylist asked if I didn't use some sort of heat protectant because my hair was reacting to some serious heat damage to which I replied, 'I don't ever use heat on my hair'. The heat damage was because the stylist did not use a heat protector and fried that crap out of it with the blow drier! :( Updating to one star: I now see they price gouged me even more than I thought as there is a yelp deal for $35 off a $50 haircut. I more than qualified for that and if you charge $75 for a trim wtf do you get for $50? A bang trim? Do not go here! Too bad they are crooks as I'm new to town and looking for a new permanent hairstylist...

Walking into Aiyara, even with its Back Bay service office entrance, feels like discovering a…read morewonderful, hidden sanctuary. The small, tranquil space allows you to immediately lose yourself in a master class of massage. For truly professional expertise and a relaxing escape, I couldn't recommend this highly enough.

Really good, but not great. Small single room on a floor with mostly other business offices. Not…read moreyour typical massage service setting where you're surrounded by tranquility and ambiance. I've grown to appreciate some of the more intense Thai style massages offered in S Boston on Broadway so was a bit let down here at Aiyara with a massage that felt more traditional, less stretching, less intense, and not really digging into all the joints/spots. Admittedly, I did request a less intense massage on this particular day so I'm sure that was part of it. For the price, I'm sticking with S Boston.

I needed a last minute blowout before a trip and I had a wonderful experience! I have really thick…read morecurly hair and Aura and Bianca were amazing at giving me a sleek, smooth blowout! Highly recommend, I will definitely be back soon!

Came in for a wash, cut, and style and I'm genuinely blown away. Honestly, might be the best…read morehaircut I've ever had. Fatima took the time to really understand my hair, my routine, and what would actually work for me - not just what looks good leaving the chair. Every step felt intentional, from the consultation to the products she chose (which smelled amazing and left my hair insanely soft). You can tell she truly cares about her craft and her clients. Plus, being on ClassPass was such a bonus. Could not recommend Fatima more

Great experience! We were lucky enough to get an appt due to a cancellation. My masseuse was…read morefabulous. He paid attention to all the nooks and crannies that I have issues with! (at 72, there are quite a few areas)

Very relaxing and professional massage service. The therapist was kind and attentive. Scheduling…read morewas a little tricky, but the experience was worth it.

What an awful experience and a waste of time. 10AM appointment -- 30 minutes prior, the status bar…read morein the app shows "On the way." So far so good until 10:00 comes and goes, then at 10:10 the app says "all our therapists are busy" and prompts me to reschedule. Don't tell me someone is on the way and then say "j/k we don't have anyone." Another yelper griped about a no-show from the same therapist. Add me to the list. Does this person even exist? Here I thought the negative reviews were sour grapes reviewers and it couldn't possibly be as bad as those people say. Not this time. Save yourself the aggravation and just ask random people on the street if they'll give you a massage for $160. You'll have better luck finding someone. Or better yet, book yourself an appointment at a real spa.

Really great massage. But communicate upfront if you want a deep tissue or more of an energy…read morehealing, or simple swedish massage. The masseurs are extremely talented in many modalities so make sure you set expectations upfront

Imagine my surprise when i called this place this morning and asked them about the aromatherapy…read moremassage with oil, the lady tells me that that isn't an option. I tell her that it s advertised on the website, she said "no" and then someone else gets on the phone, i repeat my request, the lady said "yes" and hung up. I call back a 3rd lady picks up the phone "how are you?" - i answer that I am fine and one more time repeat my request, the lady kept telling me "yeah", i tell her i am coming from far so i just want to make sure that i get what i want when i get there, she answers "yeah". I tell her do you or do you not offer that service, her answer: "yeah" - at that point i started to get frustrated and was about to give up when she told me that she will call me back in 20 mins ... and yes, you guess right. No phone call.

Annie was an amazing masseuse. I had just run a marathon and was barely able to walk, but after…read morereceiving a thai massage I felt good as new. She did make it more sports related, which also helped. I would recommend Mantra Dhevi Spa and Annie to anyone in the Brighton area.

I've been here twice and gotten 2 different services, the 60 mins Asian Body Works (Tuina) with Hot…read moreStones and the 60 mins Foot Reflexology with Asian Body Works. The massage has always been very good and reception is very nice. Both times I have used a Groupon and booked an appointment for the same or next day (once I called because I was close by and they got me in for an appointment 10 mins later). Maybe it's because I go on weekdays, but they seem to have lots of availability. The massage is always very thorough and my body feels excellent after. They tend to use firm pressure -- I don't mind some pain during my massage but you can ask them to be lighter. Language barrier can be an issue so you may want to let reception know before you go in for the massage. The 60 mins Asian Body Works (Tuina) with Hot Stones was full body including scalp and face but not feet and you removed your clothes. The 60 mins Foot Reflexology with Asian Body Works included a foot soak, focused on feet and legs, and you kept your clothes on for the body works massage. I preferred the body works with hot stones from masseuse David, who asked multiple time if the pressure was good and it really felt amazing! If you care more about the foot massage and less about the body, then I would opt for the foot reflexology (the massage I had was fantastic as well). The space is clean, beds are very comfortable, and ambiance is nice. The different massage areas are divided by screens rather individual rooms separated by walls. I don't mind this, but I can see how some would not prefer it. When I went for the foot reflexology, I was in a shared room with a stranger -- this was fine for me because you do not remove your clothes for this service. I found it a little weird initially but did not care during the actual massage; again, I can see how some people may not enjoy this setup. Overall, Nomad offers very high quality massage at a reasonable price point, not overly extravagant. I will definitely go back regularly!

Decor: 4/5 Quality of massage: 2/5…read moreSense of relaxation: 1/5 When you walk in, the chic bohemian decor is inviting. However, the massage is where this place falls apart. The spa doesn't have separate rooms, rather it's one massive hall, separated by cloth curtains. Which means you can hear EVERYTHING!! You hear the opening of packages, the bathroom, the customer next to you saying "oh my god yea", the staff walking back n forth, the tap running in their kitchen... everything!!! To make this worse, the massage itself was terrible. They placed a towel on my back and massaged me over the towel in an elbow 'poking' manner rather than a normal kneading style. I left the spa feeling rather bruised than relaxed. This was the second time I've had a terrible experience at Nomad - will definitely not be returning.