Mary is a gifted therapist. She has spent time and traveled to learn different types of body work that she can use in combination to created the best treatment for her clients. Exceptionally open and welcoming, Mary treats all clients with respect and dignity. I wouldn't hesitate to refer any client to Mary for treatment, and those I have referred were very satisfied with their experiences. Not only a therapist, Mary is a teacher of some of her treatments. Weekend seminars are as informative as they are lovely. I've definitely added some of Mary's techniques to my own repertoire. Mary is a gem. She's worth seeing. 100% read more

I see Mary twice a month. She puts me back together or should I say what she does for me allows me to regroup and carry on. She's kind, knowledgeable, and easy to be around. I'd highly recommend to anyone, her hands-on approach to health. Rebecca read more

I get massages all the time and this was the single best massage I have ever had in my life. I went in with a stiff cracking neck that was radiating pain throughout my head and shoulders and Mary basically exercised my body for me. It felt like life was coming back into my joints. It feels as though I've been receiving physical therapy for months, that much pain improvement in 90 minutes. Mary is also very friendly to speak to and her sliding scale is very generous and unparalleled. read more

Mary has a range of tools way beyond the lie-on-a-bed-and-get-rubbed format. She positions your body to stretch you, unlock your breathing and carry you into deep relaxation. She does this in a seamless, natural way that speaks to her years of experience. I am an especially physically and emotionally tense person and Mary led me to a state of relaxing that I have not been able to achieve through more traditional massage or acupuncture. read more

I had had a lot of anxiety and tension built up (don't we all!) and felt like a "spa day" was going to be insufficient at this point. I didn't need a few hours of relaxing music and someone rubbing my back -- I needed a stress-busting bootcamp! I asked around and heard that Thai massage was probably the thing that I was looking for, although I hadn't heard of it at that point. I did a little research, and it seemed like Mary was my gal. The research was correct! If you have't done Thai massage before, or are a little unsure of what to expect (I was!) be sure to read at least a couple of reviews here (I won't flatter myself to think that you'll finish mine, but I do think it's a fair description of what to expect), because it is very different than a traditional American massage. Mary's studio is in a residential area, with plenty of on-street parking. She has a beautiful studio, with a soft, electrically-heated massage pad (like a giant fabric yoga mat? Hard to describe). You won't find any kitschy buddha statues or frou-frou candles here -- the space is natural, beautiful, and modern, yet warm. A sort of hippie utilitarianism feel. I'll admit, I wore "yoga clothes" to the appointment, and completely didn't read any of the directions about what to wear (yeah, yeah, I suck). Next time, I know long sleeves and loose pants, but Mary handled it in stride. She proceeded to rhythmically my body in ways that I didn't think it could move. At one point I said "that hurts" and she said "is it a challenging pain or a bad pain?" I was forced to admit "um, challenging pain" while she responded "yup, it's supposed to feel like that!" (rest-assured though, if anything was "too challenging" she was happy to let up or do an alternative movement). She alternated deep massages and tension-releasing moves, with joint-loosening (and extremely relaxing!) limb movements, and some "tough love" stretches. Over the hour and a half, I learned about all sorts of asymmetries in my body's joints and muscles that I hadn't realized before. She help correct my posture ("when you straighten up, you're not actually straightening up, you're just raising your shoulders -- not the same thing!") Afterwards, I think I was about 2 inches taller! Which... may or may not be a good thing, given that I'm already 6'0" Some aspects of the massage are "interactive" ("push against my arm," "move into this position and grab my wrists," etc) others are great times to close your eyes, relax every muscle in your body, go into, what Mary described as "marionette with cut strings" mode. It felt absolutely amazing, and I felt more relaxed that day than I had in a very long time. One logistical note: Mary does not accept credit cards (although she does accept Venmo, cash, checks, and other no-fee forms of payment to keep expenses down), so it's probably easiest just to stop by an ATM beforehand. read more

Mary is so talented! Other reviews mention her professional intuition and I totally agree. She also has a lot of knowledge about what bodies need and how to stretch safely (but deeply!) to improve flexibility and range of motion. After a massage with Mary I feel deeply relaxed, almost dazed. And then after the initial massage "high" wears off I continue to feel: flexible, calm, and balanced within my body. I habitually tense up and selectively over-use certain muscles, so this is a welcome and significant change for me. Thanks, Mary! read more

Don't go here if you're looking for any magic remedies for chronic low back pain. If you value your migraines and headaches, stay away! I wish I never came here because within a couple of visits that jerk Mary has eliminated all of my excuses to do all of the things, ALL OF THEM! I no longer have the litany of physical and mental complaints keeping me in my (un)comfortable cage whenever my friends call me up to go hiking in the Whites or bar hopping in Boston. If only I had kept to the fancy spas and their superficial buffs the effects of which start fading the next day. Instead, this is transforming, liberating thai massage stuff. Now I know why I never heard of it before Mary. Everyone wants to keep this shit secret so none of you people take my dear therapists availability away! I walked into this place, while having acute lower back pain on a lovely day. I knew it was going to hurt but i hate hate hate to say it but Mary was kind of sort of amazing in how she could give me support and comfort while exploring the edges of my comfort zone. i was really impressed by how she treated the most sensitive areas indirectly, liberating them from the cycle of pain with what was actually minimal suffering. Now I know what it is like to be pain free and damn her for making me want more and more! With a flexible sliding scale my excuses are even more limited. grr... Time to cut this review short and get off the couch and take on the world, sigh. read more

Unicorn: revisited Thai massage & stretching requires far more practitioner intuition with individual bodies. It's like contact improvisational dance where one tends to be in a relaxed state while being manipulated by her/his dance partner. Mary is an amazingly intuitive practitioner. I highly recommend folks seeking or otherwise fans of Thai massage visit Mary if in the area. Anyone with high impact/stress on their bodies day-to-day could benefit from trying Thai massage, even in addition to other types of massage & bodywork since the stretching is an entirely different way to align one's body for comfort & health. I imagine Mary's strength & skill helps heal even the weariest & most worn of us. Thanks so much, Mary!! read more

I suffer from regular neck and lower back pain and I use massage as a means of highlighting the parts of my body that ache so that I can focus on them afterwards with physical therapy practices and I have seen several different types of massage specialists in the Boston area to assist in my "research". Mary's Thai Massage is the most effective and rewarding massage I have had performed on me in all of Boston. I enjoy and actually prefer her rigorous methods over other practices because I feel fully energized and worked-out like I just came from the gym, only my muscles and joints feel better. If you live in or near the Cambridge or Somerville area of Boston and seek a new, refreshing type of massage, I highly recommend Mary Goodman's Thai Massage Therapy. BEST MASSAGE EVER!! read more

Warning: terrible experience and loss of money. I went to see Mary with high hopes after seeing some good reviews. I arrived there around 7/8 minutes late and she seemed really upset because of that, she barely said hello. I went for a 55 minutes massage. She did not say a word during the whole experience and clearly made me feel that she was upset and this was my fault. The massage was terrible (I've been to many thai massage places, and clearly this was pure improvisation). As I was feeling uncomfortable I needed to pause 5 minutes. Then we started the session again. After the 55 minutes of "massage" it ended. She then asked for 200 dollars, so twice the price of the session. I said that was a mistake. She said no, that I should pay two sessions because of my initial delay the session ended 10 minutes later than it should have. I said I would not pay twice, and she then got very nervous and raised her voice. It became very tense so I paid and just left. I recommend anyone to run away, this is a pure and simple scam. read more

As a bodyworker myself, I'm extremely particular about who I'll let work on me. Mary uses her body well, sinking in deep rather than pushing, so that her touched is relaxed and relaxing. She's also wicked smart and will engage you in some of the most interesting conversations you've ever had. Thai massage is a wonderful modality that everyone should try and most people will love. read more

I can't say enough good things about the massage I received from Mary. She has an exceptional intuition about exactly what my body needed. She is, hands down, the best massage therapist I have ever had the pleasure of working on me. I am currently going through rehabilitation from an injury to my shoulder, which has caused a whole lot of tension in my upper back. In addition, I am an athlete, breakdancer, juggler, and acrobat who has experienced every kind of muscle soreness one could imagine... and just as many massages to try to address said injuries. A Thai massage from Mary was just the thing I needed to start moving naturally again. She has an exceptional intuition about exactly what my body needed. I felt like I traded my body in for a fresh new one! read more

Professional and knowlegable therapist. She is a welcome distraction on week long business trips to the Somerville area. I often don't sleep well on the road and Mary seems to have the right mix to eliminate those nasty road pains. The magic of Mary is the assisted stretching. Thank you read more

Fantastic massage! Mary knows what she's doing and does it so calmly and matter-of-factly that you barely even realize you're getting a massage, you're just sort of aware that whatever she just suggested you do was a very good idea indeed. Recommended, absolutely. My body feels great. I didn't know my toes needed to stretch, but apparently they did! Because they feel better now when I hadn't even realized they didn't feel good in the first place. read more

Mary was great! I've never had a Thai massage before - so, I didn't know what to expect really. I have a bit of a lower back issue and it comes to visit from time to time. Over the next few days after the massage, (which I would really describe as "muscle therapy") I noticed that I felt better, without pain, more balanced and maybe just a hair taller. The real test was when I drove 2.5 hours to Maine and I didn't feel any pain or the need to turn on the seat heat in the car. I get up in the morning without any discomfort. This really has made a difference and I will be going there to see Mary again. She is very easy to talk with and the whole experience is fantastic. read more