TL;DR: 12/10 stars. BY FAR the best value I've ever found. Take care of yourself - call Erin…read more Erin is the most professional and capable massage therapist I've ever been to. I'm still trying to figure out how a person of her size & stature could manage to produce the amount of pressure she does (I mean this in the best way possible). It's uncanny. She seeks and destroys tension & knots more immediately and affectively than anyone else I've ever experienced. And she somehow does it in the most calm & relaxing manner. A few things jump out at me every time I visit. 1) it feels like she genuinely cares about her clients' well-being 2) she takes pride in her practice; her office is clean, cozy, and chic 3) she's an actual expert/true professional; she employs techniques that make me think she knows things others do not. Lastly, my wife and I both go to Erin regularly. Her and I have very different body types and different needs. We both agree that no one compares, and we both enter Erin's office with knots and aches, and leave feeling reassembled and deeply relaxed. Provided we're in the state of Md, we'll never go anywhere else.

Amazing massage! Perfect balance of depth, presence, and continuity. I felt like her hands never…read moreleft my body. You can tell she really cares and that she loves what she does. My issues were addressed and I left feeling relaxed, much looser, and virtually pain free. She is one of the few massage therapists I know that pays attention to how much your body can take and is right on the mark with her pressure. After the massage I felt like I was standing up taller with much improved posture. I get a lot of massages and I can honestly say she is the best in the area.

You will not find anyone better than Erica! She offers a wide variety of massages And times are…read morealways convenient. The massages are better than any place I've ever been.

Erica is fantastic! If you're in need of a massage I highly recommend you go see Erica. She found…read moreevery knot I had and got rid of it. She used deep pressure (which I like) without going over board. Her business is called Dream Touch, but she is located inside Love My Skin Spa, which is a v very nice shop. I was greeted very pleasantly, which is always a plus, then taken to the room. After giving me a couple of minutes to get situated Erica came in and got to work relieving all the stress I had accumulated over the past few months.

super fantastic place to massage you're sore body back into tip top shape..Gorgeous cocoread more

I got a deep tissue massage from Nicole and her massage skills were wonderful. She has amazing…read morestrength and uses her whole body to get the knots out! It was painful, but my body definitely felt better after. I ended up buying two more massages and will be going back.

I've been twice and both times were incredible (90 min massage w/ scrub and aromatherapy). Would…read morehighly recommend to anyone seeking a bit of relaxation - service and skill is top notch!

Kathleen is BACK!!!…read more My search for an LMT that is professional, listened, and knew how to treat the aches/pain/stiffness ended when I found Kathleen years ago. Then she took a break and my journey to find a new LMT was very difficult. If you've had a few bad massages, you know the pain isn't just physical. It can also affect you mentally/physically. I felt like I could get no relief and had to start acupuncture and PT (both are great) but always felt something missing (and my achy neck/shoulders/back is a constant reminder). So I was overjoyed (to tears amidst childlike giddiness) to stumble on Kathleen's reopening of Simple Gifts and in my fave little Old Town EC. Kathleen takes the time to understand your specific needs, comfort level, preferences, and any quirks. She takes the time to get acquainted thus giving you the best massage experience. And when I say that she takes the time, she does NOT take it out of your scheduled massage time! You get the time you booked. No one else has helped me feel so relaxed, sleep better, fall asleep while getting a massage and even have a wonderful emotional experience while being massaged. Pure bliss and enjoyment of letting all that -ish go. You know that knot that you just can't seem to get to and no one else seems to hit it either? Kathleen pinpoints it and all you can do is let out a wonderful sigh of "Ahhhh, that's the spot". The new location is the old Quiet Time Hypnosis, so it is comfortable and quiet in old town EC. So it is across the hall from the previous location if you've been years ago. There isn't heavy scents to cause allergic reactions, excessive oiliness, eccentricity or any of that. It is a cozy, simple, relaxing, and comfortable environment. If you like it warmer or cooler; dimmer/brighter, etc, simply ask. Kathleen is truly an expert and has the most skilled talents to get to the knots and work them out. And she listens!!! I highly recommend Kathleen as she is a truly gifted LMT and wonderful human!

Really enjoyed my experience! If you want a regularly…read moreoccurring foot and over the clothes upper body massage to work out kinks and to be kind to yourself, I would highly recommend. To note, there's a slight smell in the store that reminds me of someone's old home. It didn't bother me but I want to mention it for awareness. If you want a lavish spa setting, this isn't the place (and that's okay!!) I will definitely be back at a regular cadence.

I had a great experience here. I've been dealing with Achilles and ankle issues so opted for the…read morefoot reflexology and it did wonders for my pain. I will continue doing it weekly to help with the pain. Service was quick and walk in are available!

Honestly, I would come back here again because the pricing is cheap while still providing quality,…read morebut as my first massage experience I was a bit taken aback by a few details. The office itself is a bit confusing to get to, but thankfully the office texts with specific directions on how to get inside, and there is lots of signage to make sure you end up in the right place. Once inside, I had to wait about 10 minutes past my appointment time to be taken into the back. During this time one of the masseuses walked by carrying her dog, so that was a bit strange and made me question the sanitary conditions of the offices. Once walked back to my room, they told me to undress except for my underwear and lay on the table, then they left. The masseuse was knocking on the door 30 seconds later, so I felt a bit rushed and stressed, but she waited for confirmation to come in. She asked if I prefer medium or hard pressure, and I also let her know some areas I would like extra attention on. She made sure to focus on those areas and worked quickly for the 30 min massage. At some points she was up on the table straddling my head with her legs, which was weird. She also adjusted my underwear to be lower when she applied lotion to my back and didn't say anything beforehand, so it felt a bit uncomfortable because I didn't know what she was doing. In general it wasn't necessarily a bad experience, but there were some things that shocked me a bit. For the low price, I would still consider returning.

First time here, came for a couples massage. We were taken to a room, fully expected to speak with…read morethe therapists beforehand to discuss issues and where not to go. Just told to undress and the person left. Had to ask the people to wait before entering because not much time was given to undress. After that, the workers entered and immediately covered us completely and added covers over our heads. It was hard to breath and I became very hot. I let this go thinking this was how this place started, you know everyone is different. eventually the coverings were removed. When mine started with my neck and began my head I put my hand up and asked her not to massage my head and upper neck. She said ok. She didn't listen and I had to tell her several more times to stop. The neck/shoulder massage was extremely choppy with no rhythm. My head was bobbing from side to side. After turning over, I again said to not massage my neck, she said ok. She started and kept telling me to relax. I told her to stop bc it hurt and she failed to listen to me. After saying stop and shrugging my shoulders up, she finally stopped. She asked if she could massage my face and I said no, she took some towel or sheet or something and it whacked my arm. In hindsight, I should have stopped the massage all together for myself. My boyfriend said during his massage, it felt as though he was being beat-up the entire time and at one point felt the person kneeling on his back. Needless to say, this was my experience and not at all what I was expecting as so many people had positive things to say. I was very disappointed and will not be back. Tipping is also voluntarily, don't expect it!

Excellent massage by Rene! He listens and understands what areas you need him to focus on. I…read moreappreciate his knowledge on how CBD can enhance the benefits of massage. Highly recommend, thank you Rene! I've been a client of Massage Associates many times over the past 15 years, they are my go-to when I'm in the area, a terrific team!

Comfortable and pleasant rooms. Rene is an incredible massage therapist who took away the stabbing…read morepain in my back in one session. He is super responsive as far as whether you need deep massage, more gentle, or both. He definitely listens to your particular issues and provides a customized massage unlike some other massage therapists I have gone to. I would recommend Rene to anyone with sore muscles, pain, or needing to relax and de-stress.