I had heard so good things about this place so I called on a whim yesterday when I was feeling…read morestressed & got a 1 hour massage w "C C" . ( price is very fair 80$ an hour- there is a 4% surcharge to use cards, so bring cash to save & don't forget to tip I asked for a NMT ( Neuromuscular Therapy massage ) which is stronger than most - and CC didn't disappoint! I was surprised at how strong she was . CC used her arms as well as hands for a deep soothing , almost stretching at times massage . She even pulled my fingers and I felt them pop ! That was so relaxing! This neck thing she did by pulling upward was also amazing ! As someone else has mentioned - English isn't the first language here so there are menus on the wall when you walk in - you point at the amount of time you want , the different types of massage ( Swedish , hot stone etc ) be sure you are clear . There is a clock that has a timer in your room - and you do get the ENTIRE hour! (Most places give you 45 min .) if you want lavender or coconut oil it's an extra 10$ ( I am not big on scents so didn't add this ) It was honestly the best massage I've had in Birmingham! CC is amazing ! And there is a system to how she worked ( I tried to point out my shoulders hold most tension & not sure she understood completely- but she covered EVERYTHING! She used a warm oil at one time and even took care to make sure my hair was covered w a towel ) They have a massage here I've never seen offered elsewhere in Bham -where they walk on your back ! ( I noticed the bars over the table where they hold on as they do this I think a lot of men must like this. ) . I didn't want that because I'm a 63-year-old woman. I would definitely use CC again. ) I cant recommend this place highly enough- BUT you need to be very clear about what you want -because as I said, English is not their first language . Someone left a bad review and mentioned that it looked dirty. (?) and not fancy enough compared to a Bham spa -I can tell you they don't spend their money on fancy furniture , but it is in a nice part of town. ( Vestavia ) i prefer to spend my $ on the actual massage as I have had some very bad massages at some very " fancy " spas and hotels . The entire placd was clean & simple . They had a hygienic face cover in place for me to place my face on.- the room is dark and calming w zen music I saw someone said they didn't think these people were LMT but of course they are licensed I didn't have to look at the degree to tell CC had been trained as a LMT . I have had friends that visited here & recommended to me & Im so grateful. There's not much talking during the massage but I could tell she was reacting to my sounds or if I moved ( etc ) if I said " that feels nice ", it was a strongest massage I have ever had from a woman , but she didn't hurt me I asked for your "Neuromuscular Therapy Massage" ( NMT )which is much stronger than a Swedish . I have never had a better massage ! I will be coming back here regularly. They're a wonderful place and no , they're not "fancy "if you want to pay $100 extra to go to a spa - you do you ! I have been getting massages in Birmingham for the last 20 years and I can tell you this is by far the best massage I've ever gotten . I look forward to trying the hot stone, Swedish & a foot massage soon! It's very easy to find and parking is simple - I called and asked for a massage at 2 pm - I wasn't asked to to fill out a bunch of forms and I was taken straight back.

I've always driven by this spot, but today was my first time checking it out! I called around12 to…read moresee if they could fit me in at 5 and was pleasantly surprised that they could. I had a 60 minute massage and it was very relaxing! This massage spot doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but the massage itself was wonderful (which is what I truly care about). Well priced & a great experience overall! Will definitely be back!

Great massage, very professional and friendly staff however language is a barrier for some.read more

This is my first massage. I chose this one.I am very responsible to say that the masseurs here have…read morevery professional skills and are very powerful. Her massage penetrated into my body. After working for 14 hours continuously, I got a very comfortable massage. I feel that I won't feel tired for a week. I recommend you to go to this massage shop.

Business is in a nice shopping center off of 280 across from Loyds restaurant. Massage was good…read moreand i was able to walk in without an appointment.

Made an appointment for 9am. Got a text 5 minutes before my appointment, from the therapist saying…read moreshe was running late because she was on the phone with her lawyer. Wtf. Told her I was good and wouldn't be keeping my appointment. Who wants to rush into a massage appointment? Joke

Ann really knew her stuff when it came to massage therapy. She was kind enough to reach out before…read morethe massage to explain the directions on how to find her office. I had a two hour massage for $150. I could definitely feel the knots coming out as she worked out the parts of my body I circled on my 'need work' form. She is chatty while you get the massage, but she was very friendly and upbeat the whole time. Some people like quiet, so I just felt like I should throw that out there, just in case. However, even with the chattiness, she never let her hands go still. They worked their magic and I appreciate that!

Dana at the retreat day spa was INCREDIBLE! I have had many massages over the years and this one…read morewas an absolute favorite!! I booked the 60 minute massage with the added scalp massage. Dana applied just the right amount of pressure. I could tell she put so much care into her work. Overall a wonderful experience- I will be back!

I love this place and the staff are amazing. Bernadette at the front desk is so friendly, fun, and…read moregreat to talk to! Nancy and Danielle are great massage therapists and I also had a facial that was amazing with Susan. The spa is so quaint and cute and in a great location. Love

Ahhhhmazing! I've had hundreds of hours of massage, body work, and various touch-based therapies…read moreand was honestly shocked at the expertise and attentiveness that Justin displayed. It's hard to have a bad massage but I think it's even harder to have a GREAT massage and Justin provided just that. Can't wait to go back!

I love Evolve! I use Justin for my massages and he is super friendly and always finds the spots I…read moreneed worked out! The shop is nice, set in an older house with different rooms having massage tables. Always a relaxing, beautiful atmosphere. They also sell a variety of products like crystals, candles, incense, books, and fine chocolate! Plus, they're next door to a plant shop and across the street from a coffee shop! I can't think of many better ways to spend a few hours!

Naudia at Stellar Massage is fantastic! I used to get massages somewhat regularly, and my regular…read moretherapist was booked up, but I was in pain. I'm glad that I found Stellar Massage. Naudia worked out the pain/tightness I had in my neck/back. The atmosphere is calm, peaceful, and professional. I intend to return, because this was a great massage.

I needed a massage and didn't know how to find a good spot since I had just arrived in Birmingham…read more I checked Groupon but didn't really see anything good. I finally found this place on Yelp. I made an appointment for the next day. The place is really clean and the ambiance is soothing. My massage was amazing!!! A much needed relaxing massage. I will definitely go back!

How can I praise this girl enough!! Sarah knows her stuff. Her studio is very inviting & so…read morerelaxing. I've been seeing her for about 3 years now every month. In this area, she is the best. I have referred several friends & they are not disappointed either. If you are in need of relaxation, deep tissue or even lymphatic massage, she is your person in this area!

Sarah is an exceptional massage therapist, she knows exactly how to make a person feel better! She…read morecan give a relaxing Swedish massage, or a really deep Deep tissue massage. I would highly recommend her services to anyone needing a really great massage! 5 stars definitely!!

I received a massage from here. It was so relaxing. I'd rank it among one of the best I've ever…read morehad. The Massuese was professional, she explained things fairly well in broken English. They were super sweet. I left with every need met, feeling absolutely no stress of any kind. (Do drink water after) Reception and the office experience was also great. I never felt pressured, out of place, or uncomfortable at any moment. 5 stars, 10/10.

This is the second massage I've ever gotten. I'm attempting to find a place to go frequently. The…read morevery first time was a horrible experience. The lady kept me covered for the most part, didn't do a very good job when I was flipping. Then when she was massaging the front of my body her fingers went under the towel and brushed me where it shouldn't have. Not to mention that during the massage she had her phone out the entire time watching the cameras so she could leave and go help them when they came in which she did. Which is not only so unprofessional it also cut into my time. Also, at the end she was very very adamant that I leave a $20 tip which she already had put into the card reader and said "this okay" I felt so uncomfortable not being able to sign a receipt with the tip amount separated from the amount for service. Overall will not be returning.