I recently moved to Richmond & was immediately trying out places for massages. I loved my previous…read moremassage place & needed something accommodating for my chronic illnesses & with enough availability. I looooove Divine Spark!! Their prices have recently increased to $100+ for an hour session, but honestly, that's more than worth it. I have had nothing but wonderful experiences here & I'm so glad my chronic pain can be treated in my new city.

I booked a session here being TOTALLY UNAWARE they are the best rated massage in Richmond, and you…read moreknow what? I left thinking, "That's got to be the best massage I have ever had." I have severe, chronic pain. I got a massage somewhere else--that I won't name here--and my pain was so bad, I let the masseuse use a lot of pressure. I realized this was a mistake the very next day and they'd done some damage, but I could not use my arm--which is a bad situation to be in. A few days later, I got an appointment here with Tiffany. Tiffany was AWESOME. Along with a general massage and cupping, she used a method called scraping--this, my friends, did WONDERS for my arm. The beds are heated. The face-thingies are SOFT (I don't know why I can't find this everywhere). The only downsides? 1. There's no membership option!!! WHY. WHY WON'T YOU LET ME GIVE YOU MY MONEY MONTHLY?! 2. There's no rooms for couple's massages, and booking two separate massages at the same time for two different people using their online system is. . .not something it wants to let you do. My trick is to book one massage with another directly after it--both times I've done this, I've been called and asked if that was intentional. Once I explained, they had no problem arranging for me and my partner to both get massaged. 3. When you arrive, there's no receptionist, no front desk--there's chairs and magazines, so you KNOW it's the waiting area, but it can feel awkward waiting and being unsure if anyone knows you've arrived for an appointment. Fear not; It seems these folks are punctual and aware of when a client should be there, so they'll pop out of the room they massage in and get you--don't be weird like me and wander around, making the fact you have social anxiety super obvious, awkward, and everyone else's problem in addition to your own; Sit down and open a magazine and read about Reiki. I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE. Richmond is flooded with just below average massage parlors/masseuses, which is why you're going to have a hard time ever getting the same, one, good masseuse at a location repeatedly; There's a LOT of turn over because, well. . .Not a lot of people are great at massage. If they are, odds are they'll begin working for a nicer place *cough*Divine Spark*cough* or relocate out of the area entirely. Since Divine Spark is the best, they're priced highly, so I see this place as a place to go when I'm in extreme pain or as a very special treat. Beware--this is a small location and company, so book well in advance if a specific date is important to you. I'm already ready for another appointment, but honestly, seriously, beware; Your next massage elsewhere will leave you disappointed after a trip to Divine Spark.

What a great place!! They were very welcoming and kind. The decor was very aesthetically pleasing…read moreand made you feel relaxed. This was my first time and the staff member explained everything and answered my questions patiently. I really enjoyed this experience and feel it will probably be a monthly thing for me. I was nervous about floating but needless to say I hoped in and the next thing I knew I was waking up! lol I felt very relaxed. I also enjoyed the hot tea. I would've enjoy it more if they had some sugar to go with it though.

Sold me a 4 Float package in January and told me they don't really expire, they just have to enter…read morethe expiration date because it's a required field in the computer. I'd used one of the four visits when the pandemic happened. So my first time back was in November 2020. At this visit, I was advised that the other two prepaid visits would expire if I didn't use them within two weeks and there was no way to extend the expiration. I would need to contact management with any further concerns. The location was nice, the float was great, and the relaxation room was relaxing, but I feel bamboozled for buying the 4 float package that 'never expires' only to be told they would expire. I absolutely do not recommend prepaying for visits without getting the details IN WRITING. IMHO, nice float location but the sales tactics were a little shady, though it could have been just one dishonest employee. Beware!

Be prepared to spend the entire hour with Kailee at Mindful Movement because she ONLY offers…read morepersonalized, one-on-one, hands-on physical therapy treatment. If you want your physical therapist's time and attention during what can be grueling PT sessions, that's exactly what you will get at Mindful Movement. YOU are Kailee's sole focus for the entire hour. Relax, release and submit your body to active PT with Kailee while you meet with her, do your work at home and your body will make solid progress its path to healing. Kailee doesn't take insurance, but neither will you be one of dozens of clients being treated at the same time. Knowing I'll see outstanding from having worked with her, paying out of pocket is worth every penny. I'm in my 7th decade so when it comes to healing my body I don't have the time nor the desire to mess around with anything less than highly effective solutions. I lost patience decades ago with the ineffective results from assembly-line physical therapy. We pay now, or we pay later. But pay we will. Tip: During my research for physical therapy, I found out Virginia law allows PT visits for up to 30 days before you're required to get a doctor's referral.

From the owner: We're a holistic practice, focused on helping you find…read moresolutions that allow you to get back to what's important to you, without having to undergo surgeries or injections. We specialize in orthopedics (whole body care) and pelvic health.

A wonderful temple home to several different Buddhist groups, this cozy gem in Carytown is the…read moreperfect place to find peace and cultivate tranquility. A refuge in Richmond for compassion and happiness, the different groups have different emphases but all welcome people of all backgrounds for meditation sessions, talks, or prayers. Whether it is through chanting or walking or silent meditation, the goals include focusing the mind to free ourselves from mundane associations and removing greed, ignorance, and hatred - the root causes of self suffering. Richmond Zen Group Sundays 9:00 am Wednesdays 7:00 pm Thursdays 6:30 am Ekoji Pure Land Group Saturdays 2:00 pm Ekoji Vipassana Group Tuesdays 7:00 pm Fridays 5:45 pm Tibetan Buddhist Group Thursdays 7:30 pm Richmond Meditative Inquiry Group Sundays 7:00 pm please contact the center for dates of half and whole day meditation retreats For those who are new, please come a little early to get an introduction. Some beginners find sitting meditation may lead to some mild uncomfortableness or muscle soreness, but it is acceptable to quietly and slowly shift positions or get up and move around if the pain is causing a mental distraction. Just maintain mindfulness of the present moment, and note that all feelings are subjective and impermanent. Improvements and mental calmness come with practice - just like playing the piano, you are not an expert on the first try! True Buddhism is very deep and can be quite easily misunderstood or wrongly interpreted if one only gets a superficial view. Hence, it is refreshing to find this treasure in Richmond for mindfulness, meditation, and Buddhism study - although note that there are also other Buddhist groups active in Richmond, including Tzu Chi Buddhist Charity. On the web at www.ekojirichmond.org