Just met Gail for the first time a few days ago. She is kind, gentle and very knowledgeable about…read moreher profession!! Just the best! Would recommend her to anyone who is suffering in chronic pain! She knows what she is doing and how best to serve your needs based on your own situation. Her work is tailored to what is going on with her client. Her staff is kind and friendly as well. Great experience for me as a new client. As another reviewer stated......."Gail is amazing"..............and she is!!!!!

The best massage I've ever had was on my honeymoon in Montana by a gal who was living at the resort…read morefor the summer only and returning to Florida again in the Fall of 2009. I wish I knew her name and I'd recommend her on here, too. Anyway, Gail Bauer of Essential Kneads almost pushed that girl off my pedastal... but now she just sits up there with her... and probably because the first girl has sentimental value associated with her being it was my honeymoon. Gail is an amazing massage therapist! She listens to what you want, is very knowledgeable, makes you feel comfortable, and knows how to apply pressure! I met Gail when she did a demo at a Belk Department Store event in mid 2011. She won me over when she about knocked me out of her demo chair! I knew right away that she wasn't timid about working tight muscles and could get in there and work out those kinks. I booked a full body massage at her introductory rate which I thought was very reasonable. Her facility is a little tricky to find, but once you get there, the lobby is spacious and comfortable with her massage room down a short corridor and behind substantial noise barriers. There was a party going on at another tenants office, but I wasn't disturbed by the occassional belly laughs that filtered through the walls. The music was soothing, the room was decorated nicely and was very clean. There was plenty of space for Gail to easily move around the table as she worked without bumping or jarring me in any way. Her lotions smelled nice without being overwhelming. She is polite and communicates whe she is doing/about to do without being annoying about it (i.e. tell me, but I don't need a play by play). I feel like for the introductory price (which I think was $49) and for the level of pressure I received, I got an amazing deal. I like a LOT of pressure and she delivered. I highly recommend her, even if pressure isn't your thing. She massaged my husband a few weeks ago, and he's not as in to deep tissue as I am. He loved it. Thanks, Gail!!

I spent the weekend at Barnsley Resort with a group of friends for a birthday celebration, and I…read morewas looking forward to using their spa services while we were there. I got a manicure and a swedish massage. The massage was great. The massage therapist asked me about any medical issues beforehand, and she did focus on the areas that I described as my problem areas. My manicure left a little bit to be desired. I thought the manicurist was really nice and the experience itself was pleasant and comfortable. But I wasn't really that happy with the quality of the manicure and the polish started to bubble and peel up around the edges on the 2nd day. My polish lasts longer than that when I paint my nails at home. But the reason I gave the spa 3 stars out of 5 is because of the facility itself. The changing area and waiting room are way too small for how many people were coming in and out on a Saturday. A group of us made appointments together and the locker room was so crowded between the 5 of us and other guests that it was uncomfortable. There was a line of people waiting to use the restroom and the staff told us that was the only bathroom available. I had to stand aside waiting for 2 people to move so that I could get to my locker. The layout of the locker room is lacking privacy as well since I was changing towards the front of the room where people coming in and out walked right by me. The robe seemed especially thin, particularly in the upper chest area. The loungey waiting area is co-ed and almost every seat was taken when I was waiting for my massage. It would have been nice to use the steam room or enjoy a cup of hot tea after my massage but I really just wanted to change and leave so that I could be out of the way of others. As for the massage room, I wish the room had been darker and more quiet. You could clearly hear what was going on out in the hallway at the very beginning of the massage and it made it hard to relax. Maybe if you came during a weekday when it is less crowded then you may have a completely different experience. I was expecting a "spa experience" given the pricing of the massage, and overall I felt disappointed.

One of the best resort and spas around! Feels like you're miles and miles away from home! Awesome…read morestaff! Awesome massages with a relaxing hot tea of your choice to prepare for the dreamiest 60/90 minutes of your life (in the spa world)! The most professional and serene setting! This spa is a must! No children, cellphones or loud conversations going on here! GREAT place to pamper yourself:)! Book your appointment now! Don't wait!

Ashly is my favorite! I've gone to him for years and will follow him wherever he goes.read more

Love this place...very cool setting in an old factory off cook street.. Ashly has been doing my…read morehair as well as my family's for some years now!!! Have referred him to tons of friends and family!!!

As a lucky recipient of probably well over a 1000 massages over the past 30 years, here is the 100%…read moretruth: 1. I have probably only been impressed enough after my first session to leave a positive review after maybe 5 or 6 of them. 2. This was the first "10 out of 10" massage have experienced in more years than T can remember. 3. For reference I am a man in his late 60s with arthritis in his neck and most of his joints, and generally sub-optimal circulation. Monica was the amazing therapist who worked miracles on all my aches and pains, and did so with great deep-muscle massage technique as well as more kindness, compassion, and good humor than any other therapist I remember. She is amazing, and I will be coming back weekly!! Terry

Went here for the first time because I had been experiencing lower back pain and a bit of stress…read more Massage was 10/10, the receptionist was a bit rude and rushing me, at the end when it came time to pay my card was locked and I didn't realize and she threw the receipt on the counter rolling her eyes and smacking her teeth. I paid for the service with no tip, and I feel bad but I also feel disrespected. I actually would recommend just beware of the attitude.

This is not the best massage. I had a very small girl named Lisa. She did a terrible massage. I'm…read morenot sure she even knows how to give a massage. I think she just wants to get paid for the extras. She tried to get me to pay for extras that I didn't want if you know what I mean. And when I wouldn't pay her to do that, I asked her to just continue to massage my back. All she did was walk around on my back in sock feet. I actually think I feel worse now than when I got there.

Lisa is awesome.and knows exactly how to relax and give you what you need. I have been there 5…read moretimes and always leave very happy . All the ladies there are very beautiful but Lisa will always be my choice Well worth the time and money.

I have mixed feelings about this place. I'll take you through my entire experience: I arrived at…read more8:30 for a 9:00 facial appointment, and Greenleaf was closed. I wouldn't make my appointment that early again. In all fairness, on the spa's website they list their opening time as 9:00. However, I'm accustomed to arriving early (usually about 15 minutes, but I overestimated the time it would take to drive there) so I can relax a little prior to receiving the service. Today, I spent my relaxation time standing outside the door. At about 8:45, a couple arrived. The man was nice, but the woman seemed tired and only smiled weakly as she passed me. She didn't invite me in, but I followed her anyway, anxious to sit down inside. I handed her a SpaFinder gift certificate, printed from an email, and she said she didn't know how to process it and had never seen one before. I wasn't sure what to say, and she asked me to have a seat in the waiting area, where I could hear very clearly her discussion with a SpaFinder representative, to whom she expressed concern over the reimbursement for my visit. Next I was ushered to another room for my facial. Though it is not pivotal in my experience, I am a fan of good ambiance. Unfortunately, this room didn't really have any. There were two large, dark stains on the ceiling tiles above me, and I felt really tense. When the woman entered to do my facial, she didn't ask me anything about my skin. (I've been to three other spas for facials, and I've always received a consultation and enjoy that part of the visit.) The facial itself, though, was nice. I only wish the woman hadn't scrubbed my face so hard with the towels...and the steam she used to open my pores was directed too sharply at my nose and mouth, making it a little difficult to breathe comfortably. In any case, she did a good job with extractions, and I liked the mask she used. It was evident she was also trained in massage therapy. Perhaps my favorite parts of the facial were when she massage my neck, shoulders, and hands. After the facial, the woman seemed much nicer. It is entirely possible she is just not a morning person. Anyway, I can't decide if I want to return there or not. Greenleaf might be a better place to patronize for massages and waxing.

The spa is a very beautiful and the staff was very warm and friendly. I am here from out of town…read moreand was able to get an Appointment on very short notice. Kelly made me feel very comfortable and was kind and professional. I would highly recommend her services to anyone who was fortunate enough to live locally or just passing through town such myself.

This is the 4th massage envy location I've been too. Polite…read morefront desk. Good massage. There was nothing that would make me rave about this location, but nothing to complain about either. I had a credit from my membership, but cancelled due to moving too far from locations.

Friendly staff, personal service. Always on time. Love the location . Become a member today and…read moretake care of you bodies health. It's well worth IT!!

Great place!! to have monthly Massages done. Place is…read morealways clean and staff friendly ...

This place has gone down hill. really needs a good cleaning and maybe teach the staff how to smileread more

C knows skin! Best facial and foot massage I have ever had. No trying to sell you all kinds of…read moreproducts. Great advice for keeping up with my 70 year old skin!

As Good As It Gets! HIDDEN GEM that just relocated to listed address…read more Fantastic Facial . Gave a Gift Certificate and Owner HAND-DELIVERED IT! You won't get that kind of customer focus anywhere else IMHO

Beautiful and calming environment, easy to be vulnerable in. Massage therapists are very nice,…read moreperform exactly as you ask and give you aftercare instructions. The massage I got was amazing, Elly serviced me. Definitely will be going back, gifting their services and trying other services that they offer!

I come to visit my son in the area, and have visited the Spa a few times for a massage. One time…read morethey had an Asian lady she was wonderful. the last two massages have been at best mediocre. The last massage was rather bad, she spent a very long time massaging the bottom of my feet? I think she did this because she was able to sit on a stool the entire time. I asked her twice if she would please work on my hips and back. Also, she asked me how about the pressure when she was using her elbows to work on my back, I said fine, but then the pressure just stopped, did not work on target points. Just a lot of rubbing. Did not work in requested areas. I left disappointed, with a lot of tightness in my back and hips. I do not know if I will go back.