The Body Mechanix

The name of the business, website and actual office were contemporary but it was stuck in a very…read moreold brick building, in fact it was right across from Mickey D's at Tentley. I walked up to the door and it was locked (I think only on Sundays), after re-reading my email about using some code to unlock the door I tried to use the key pad it ended up dialing for someone. As I was calling the office, Tyler my masseuse walked out to open the door. He was very polite and friendly. He led me to the office to fill out a form. I used the bathroom quickly it was small but they really tried to make it nice for customers. I also asked if the facial that came with the package, could be skipped since I didnt want to wipe off the makeup he was flexible about replacing that with a longer massage. My massage included hot stone but there was not quite a prepared flow instead he focused on the problematic areas that I pointed out in the form. I also told him that I pulled the area below my shoulder blade the night before he suggested to massage the psoas which was overworked because I use the pilates reformer everyday. He took some time to massage and relax the area. After the massage the remaining soreness around the shoulder blade was eliminated. I enjoyed their innovative focus on muscles that were not traditionally massaged or paid attention to. The masseuse was knowledgeable, patient and listened to customer's needs. I would definitely go back again.

Bait and Switch. Steer clear unless you like wasting your time!…read more I bought a groupon for the Private Massage Class and paid extra for the weekend slot. I contacted The Spa Room on the same day I purchased the Groupon and was told by Mary they didn't have any weekend availability, and asked if I would like to come in during the week instead. I again reiterated I purchased a weekend slot, and Mary replied that if I didn't want to come in during the week, I should contact Groupon and cancel. I pointed out that the weekend deal was still available on Groupon, and she stated something to the effect 'that's Groupon's problem, not mine' After several email trying to work something out, I contacted Groupon and let them know the circumstances and they refunded my money. The Groupon rep also stated they will be contacting the business to see what the issue is since the posting is still up for weekend classes, but obviously they are not able to deliver. After reading other reviews stating how bad the massage class is, I am glad I was able to get my money back!

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Massage Therapy Healing Touch

5.0(6 reviews)

0.0 mi•Tenleytown

Just finished an AMAZING massage here at Your Classic Massage aka Healing Touch. I booked it on…read moreclass pass because I had a bunch of credits that I needed to use and needed one so badly. It's a hole in the wall- easy to miss spot- no frills. If you are looking for a steam room go elsewhere. I did the European Massage with Valerie which was a combination of hot stone, traditional massage, and Thai stretching... and like magic I think? Really amazing- can't recommend enough! I can see myself becoming a regular here for certain

Part of me doesn't want to post this review for fear Valerie will become so popular that I will not…read moreget regular appointments with her! While I only just had my first-ever massage with Valerie at Healing Touch (in Northwest DC), it is definitely not my last. I've had a lot - and I mean a lot - of massages in my life and literally in different cities, states and even countries. And I've had a lot of back pain to boot (so bad it required surgery at one point). I walked out of Valerie's massage studio feeling like a very relaxed, flexible, happy rag doll. She is amazing. She has some different options for massages and I needed some deep tissue work. Never have I had just one massage from someone and felt this much better! Imagine what she can accomplish in regular sessions!

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VortexnergyFlow Massage and Bodywork

5.0(1 review)

0.4 mi•Tenleytown

phone convo with my mom as i drove to an appointment with chris:…read more MOM: what do you have planned for today? ME: big plans - i'm getting a massage and eating ice cream. MOM: ambitious. ME: i ran 10 miles yesterday. it's a wonder i am even sitting upright. MOM: [laughing.] ok, you get a pass. go get your kinks worked out. ME: um...poor choice of words, mom. we don't use that kind of talk b/c people invariably make the "happy ending" joke. MOM: [howling] oh! right! sorry. but, seriously, i hope you get a good massage. how'd you find the person anyway? isn't it weird / hard for a massage therapist to be the one on the table? ME: it can be. but chris is a teacher at the school, so i already know his work. and he's GOOD. i've gone to him for sessions before. MOM: ah. makes sense. so you'll get me an appointment with him when i come to visit? ME: yes, mom... it's true: 1 - is *is* hard to get on the table and receive a massage / find a practitioner you like when you are also a massage therapist. (i am.) 2 - full disclosure - chris is an instructor in the massage programl i attended, so i already knew him in another capacity [and was therefore confident in his abilities/getting on his table]. after i graduated from the massage program, i was anxious to try out a bunch of the teachers from the school now that i could be a client and not a student. chris was the first one i went to, and is the one i see most / continue to see now. i love his work, and his space is nice too.* the studio is convenient - just a couple blocks from the tenlytown metro stop (red line) on wisconsin - and quiet, in an old mixed-use building with other offices, wellness studios, a consignment shop, etc. chris is warm and welcoming, with a wonderful presence and even better hands. he does an intake to find out how you use your body on a regular basis, any past/present issues you may have (scars, injuries, conditions, etc), and what your needs/wants for the session are before starting. then, the magic happens. tennis elbow? runners knee? low back pain? tight hamstrings/glutes/calves? carpal tunnel syndrome? crick in your neck? achy shoulders/upper back? you name it, chris can get to it. let me tell you - while training for a 1/2 marathon i hobbled into the vortexnergy flow studio on more than one occasion, wondering if i'd ever walk upright and like a normal person again...but after an hour on chris' table, that's exactly what i did! he does a lot of sports massage so i tend to refer my runner / active / athletic friends for same, but he also does swedish massage and chair / seated massage. go see him for yourself; you won't be disappointed. that's coming from another massage therapist. and if that's not enough, i'll offer this extra tidbit: my mother is the absolute MOST pickiest person i know on planet earth- in general, but even more specifically, about massage. i - her child and a licensed massage therapist - am nervous to work on her! but as per our convo from the beginning of this review, i will send her to chris without reservation, when she comes to visit. he's that good. ------ *i believe he's moving to a new location soon, but it's still in DC and i'm sure his website and the yelp listing will be updated accordingly.

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2.9 mi

Committed to satisfaction

Certified professionals

I get a sports massage before each big running race I do. I run the Vermont Marathon this upcoming…read moreSunday. I knew I needed to get a massage, but I've tried a few places in Capitol Hill previously and the massages were not great. Thus, I expanded my search bubble and found Unwind AdMo, and I'm glad I did!!! Nina gave me the best massage I've ever had - her technique was amazing, I was never uncomfortable, she focused on the right spots to get those tight knots out, and she made me feel very comfortable. Pricing was right on par for DC too. I will always come to Unwind Wellness now - even though it's ~40 minutes by metro/walking away, compared to some local spots I could be at in 5 minutes. I'm even nervous to try their Unwind Navy Yard location...because I only want massages from Nina, she's that good.

Alexandra is the best--she really spends time working out the knots and sore spots, and makes me…read morefeel so comfortable while I'm there. She always checks in to make sure the pressure is ok, which I appreciate. Her hands are medicine!

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Total Release

4.4(56 reviews)

1.1 mi•Chevy Chase

Good pressure, technique, they know what they're doing and are affordable. Regardless of which…read moremasseuse I've had here, they've done a great job.

Went here for first time recently and thought the massage was very good and the price excellent. I…read morewill return. Saw "Nancy" which I'm sure was not her real name. Communication was fine.

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Lisa Schumacher, LMT

5.0(12 reviews)

0.0 mi•Tenleytown

Lisa is an experienced professional. My wife, children and myself all had great experiences with…read moreher. She helped us when we had injuries or simply stress. We have referred several friends and neighbors to her. They all had great experiences as well. We prefer her zero balancing modality. It really does help the body balance, relax and heal more quickly from injuries. It is done with the clothing on. Lisa also does traditional massage.

I have been suffering from painful plantar fascitis in my left foot for nearly a year. I got…read moreexpensive cortisone injections and purchased expensive shoe inserts and nothing helped. Three sessions with Lisa have given me back a healthy pain free foot! Magic! I'm telling everyone i know with unresolved pain issues to contact Lisa. Not only does my foot have a new lease on life, zerobalancing has created a sense of wellbeing that makes me feel 20 years younger. THANK YOU!

Zen Acupressure

4.7(47 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great price Great service, friendly staff, and very…read morerelaxing. I left feeling refreshed. Highly recommend!

Great foot and leg massage. Excellent massage therapist. Nice atmosphere. Reasonable prices. My…read moreonly complaint is that they charge $10 for using a credit card when in fact they only pay about 3 percent extra to the credit card companies. That is an unfair markup on a $69 massage. And I assume 90 percent of clients pay with cards.

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Wat Massage

4.8(648 reviews)

2.9 mi

Certified professionals

Available by appointment

I've been to Eric a couple times for a medical massage, and he's an absolute wizard at helping…read moreunlock areas of chronic pain due to injuries. He also is good with treating migraine patients. He really understands anatomy, and is passionate about people living their best, pain-free life. I was recommended to see him by a physical therapist, who also sees him. It's really helped me so much. For deep tissue, I recommend Sheena. She's trained in a variety of massage therapy modalities and can pinpoint and completely unlock any muscle tension. I walk out of there amazed at how the knots just melt away!

I woke up on my birthday, a Thursday morning, and realized I wanted a massage. I looked at massage…read moreparlors near me and found Wat Massage. I called around 9:30, asked for availability, and they were able to take me at 12:30. I get there, got dropped off around the corner, called and said I was lost, and the very nice man at the front desk came outside to help me find them. Great customer service! I wish I remembered his name. When I got in, I filled out the form, and was greeted by my masseuse, who I think was named Evelyn. I am sometimes skeptical when smaller masseuses do deep tissue but Evelyn really got to the knots. I was trying to fight sleep the whole massage. When I go back, I will definitely ask for her again! When I got out of the massage, I had water and a coupon to the Cakeroom bakery waiting for me. This was such a nice treat and an amazing way to enter year 29. Thank you Wat Massage, I'll definitely be back!

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Massage-DC

4.5(2 reviews)

1.2 mi•Cleveland Park

Got a groupon for a deep tissue massage. It was AMAZING. Sometimes Ive had bad luck with the…read moregroupon massages but the place was very professional and the massage was great, she put a lot of pressure which is what I asked for. I'd go back!

I was traveling in Washington DC and got neck and back pain from the hard bed in the hotel. It was…read morenot a good as my bed at home. That is the problem with traveling. You end up hurting and getting tired. I talked to the hotel front desk and they recommended the Washington Institute of Natural Medicine which was close to the hotel. I saw Robert White for Myoskeletal Alignmet massage and Dr. Mudahar for acupuncture. After my combination treatment I felt much better and was able to continue my trip more easily. I am glad I gave them a try.

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Massage Escape Spa

3.1(114 reviews)

1.9 mi•Glover Park

May 2024 My first…read moreappointment, massage at Massage Escape Spa. For relevance, I have had approximate 40-60 massages in numerous places/businesses. Today was a 90 minute Sport massage. I arrived a little early and was escorted upstairs to an appropriate private room. The massous was an Asian female. She was very pleasant and we managed with her lack of English. This was a straight-forward no pre-interview type of situation which was fine since I had no need to relate any medical or other historical information. The massage was very good quality and covered all the areas required for an athletic type body and body areas. There was some minor stretching done and it was apparent the massous was capable and knowledgeable of appropriate pressures and anatomy. I was very pleased with quality and price. I will return. End.

Highly recommend this massage spa. Sophia / Sofia she is…read moreamazing, does really good massage. The techniques used were both therapeutic and relaxing, leaving me feeling rejuvenated and stress-free. I got 90 min totally worth it!

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Juliette T.

6 years ago

Countless time Alan has "saved" my body from totally falling apart after subjecting it from too much injury - stress from work, wrong movement etc.... His expertise shines through. Alan has given me massages for the past 20 years - at least -- and I highly recommend his servives. He is extremely professional; the space is clean, friendly, welcoming and relaxing. As a woman, it is important for me to feel that I can trust a male body worker; and I trust Alan 100%. read more

Helen D.

6 years ago

I have been seeing Alan for seated massages for over 15 of my 21 years at our firm. It is a wonderful perk and I try not to ever miss my massage when he is available. I usually try to go late in the day so all my stress will be gone after his session! Always helps with all my aches and pains. Alan is wonderful and very professional. I highly recommend his massage therapy! Helen read more

Rebecca M.

6 years ago

This is an excellent small business, and the owner, Alan Stein, has "repaired" my back and neck issues on every visit. I highly recommend him, and note that he takes extra special care to keep everyone super safe (given covid) during appointments. You will be glad you booked an appointment with Body Mechanix!! read more

Robin S.

6 years ago

Allan is extremely responsive and professional. He is a pleasure to work with. As for his actual service- we hired him to provide chair massages to our employees and I've heard nothing but rave reviews from everyone. We continue to schedule him year after year. read more

Clay S.

8 years ago

Alan is fantastic. I found him through a work event where he came to provide chair massage. I am a large person and appreciate deep massage. Some therapists cannot easily provide the pressure I like, but Alan can. I am a very happy repeat customer. read more

Christine D.

6 years ago

Best massage therapist in DC area. Allan always asks if there are any injuries or areas which need attention, and he is thoughtful about how he approaches each session. He is flexible with scheduling and a pleasure to work with in every way. read more

Ally M.

546

6 years ago

What an excellent person and a great masseuse. I frequently visit before races, and he's always prepared to deal with athlete aches and pains. read more

Rachel S.

6 years ago

Alan is a fabulous masseuse. I had no idea a 20-minute chair massage could be so relaxing.

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