Jolene did a fantastic job at working out all my kinks, even those I didn't realize I had. I left…read morefeeling relaxed and revitalized. Jolene recently relocated from Victoria and is accepting new clients. I highly recommend her. She was very professional and Nanaimo Massage Therapy is a lovely clinic in Oakridge subdivision, Nanaimo.

This a beautiful new clinic in Glen Oaks near Departure bay and Hammond Bay. The landscaping for…read morethe walkway to the clinic is really nice too. Lisa Booi the owner and Registered Massage Therapist is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I've had a lower back pain for years and tried physio, chiro, IMS. Which would help for a day or so. She was able to not only help the pain but keep it from reoccurring.

I've been visiting Habour City Massage for the last several years to deal with the lingering…read moreeffects of old car accidents. Jasmine has always been fantastic - she's personable, caring and thorough. Her technique is firm enough to work out those nasty knots and relax my aching back yet gentle enough that I've fallen asleep on her table on more than one occasion. HCMT's online booking system is great too - I've been able to grab last minute appointments by watching for cancellations, great for those times where I don't feel like I can wait days for an appointment. The few times I haven't been able to get in to see Jasmine I was able to book in with Audra and found her to be great as well.

Had a both positive and negative experience. I was 35 weeks pregnant when I had an hour long…read moremassage and it helped me keep my sanity until the big day, however I went back a few months later and saw someone else. I did let her know my dr said it was bursitis to which she replied 'sure' in a sarcastic tone. I knew nothing about the condition so I let her focus on it for the majority of the massage. It felt good until the next day... I couldn't even raise my arm or hold my baby for nearly a week. I called the clinic back to find out what to do and after speaking to the same woman, all she said was 'it sounds like bursitis, put some ice on it.'

I've been to Knead on a couple of occasions now, and can highly recommend their practice…read more The office is managed in a highly professional manner. Online bookings are available, direct billing of a number of extended health insurance companies is possible, and the massage therapy rooms are extremely clean. The receptionists have always helpful and willing to spend the necessary time to answer my questions. I am very happy with the therapist who is working with me, and the quality of her work is evident after each visit. My mobility increases dramatically, and I am always anxious to book future appointments with her. Now I'm a "regular" patient at the clinic, I've found it easier to book appointments with the receptionist as they make an effort to accommodate your appointment requests. If you're in need of a registered massage therapist, I can highly recommend Knead.

Great spa! The staff are helpful and kind. The spa is super clean. It's a serene place to relax…read more They sell Glo skin care products! Good parking options. Good location. I'm a fan.

I had the face sugaring here recently and the service was actually great, but I only give 1 star…read morebecause my forehead broke out really badly the day after. I don't know what they put in it, i've never had a reaction like that to any skin care treatment before. I don't have sensitive skin, and my face has never had this many blemishes. It looks awful, and it was really disappointing because I did it right before my vacation. I wouldn't recommend the face sugaring, especially for first timers- also its not gonna take ALL the hair you want out but rather about 80%, there are spots on my face that the sugaring couldn't get so it's not worth the price. However, I give it 2 stars overall for their service and the leg waxing, which turned out pretty well.

pure spa was a wonderful experience. went for a pedicure and couldn't be happier. Thank you Pure Sparead more

coming from the Mainland I was happy to find this little gem. All staff are amazing and is…read morespotlessly clean. I have had many treatments here and met my new neighbours there too. Fabulous place ..

I think Island Bodyworks Relaxation Studio is awesome!read more

Krista's Esteticiam services are wonderful. She has many years experience and I come out of there…read morefeeling confident and very, very satisfied with her work. Clean, comfortable and professional setting makes you feel welcome and calm.

There is a beautiful waterfall as you walk in that sets a wonderful backdrop inside the grotto…read more This beautiful grotto at Tigh Na Mara is calming and relaxing. The water temperatures are within 1 degree of your body and a delight to soak or enjoy a swim. Covid rules limit the number of people to 8 in the grotto. There is also a lounge and tapas restaurant where you can enjoy wine, snacks or tappas afterward. The only downside to visiting the grotto is the cost. Be prepared to spend at least $100 for a couple to enjoy an hour of relaxation.

Upon arrival, you are greeted with a very tranquil environment. The staff seemed pretty well…read moreorganized, and they provided a really quick but informative tour. They provide slippers, a robe, and a locker card for you and I was promptly shown where to put my belongings. I booked a 60-minute RMT treatment, but was early. I lazed in their lounge area for about 20 minutes. In the lounge, there are light refreshments such as water, coffee, tea, fruits, mixed nuts etc. You could also order off their menu if you please. My RMT was a few minutes behind, but I understand, and she apologized. The massage went great, she was really strong, and intuitive. I then proceeded to the newly renovated Grotto for my allotted 2 hours of soaking and relaxing (it's 2 hours booked time-slot, they don't set the timer for you when you step foot into The Grotto). The entire Grotto area is not large, it is about the size of a standard hotel swimming pool area. It was beautiful, but it's not mind-blowing. The mineral pool takes up the majority of the Grotto, and that was lovely. It had a large waterfall feature that was like a curtain of silence (more on that later). The temperature was perfect and my skin did not prune! There is one cold waterfall (more like a fancy Moen-style fixed showerhead). There is one medium-large hot tub. Outside, there are several (about 6) patio-style tables and chairs, equipped with heat-lamps (for colder months) and medium-large gas fireplace/pits. You could also order food and beverages here (alcohol too). They had 5-6 large wooden barrel-like structures that were the dry saunas. I went mid-week, so I didn't have to share mine with anybody. It is very new and very clean. They also have 2 outdoor showers in case you need to rinse off. There is a self-serve beverage area that serves four different flavours of water varying in effervescence (not kidding). All in all, not a bad experience. PROS: -lovely ambience: I can see if you want to splurge on a mini-spa experience, the Grotto could be a great option ($95 per person, 2 hours stay max) -new facilities: the locker room is large, clean and very nice. The showers were large, clean, and well stocked. The lockers are electronic, so I didn't feel like my belongings were in any danger. They even have one bikini dryer which worked like a charm. -RMT: she was great, very lovely personality, and knew what she was doing CONS: -The Grotto: since I booked an RMT treatment, I had no choice but to add the Grotto (why? Not sure....) Would I have added the Grotto anyway? Sure... but would I pay $95 for a couple of pools and self-serve sparking water? No... Why didn't I get a slight discount for The Grotto since I am already paying for an RMT appointment? Not sure.... I was tempted to go back to the lounge and take the entire bowl of fruit (they featured plums and nectarines that day which are so expensive at the moment) and empty out their mixed nuts dispenser. But I promised I would not let my intrusive thoughts take over my life anymore...-The Grotto rules: there are signs posted everywhere that all guests should speak in quiet voices (much like the Scandinave Spa in Whistler). However, there were a few couples having full blown conversation whilst soaking in the mineral pool. Keep in mind, there is a constant, loud waterfall in The Grotto, so in order to be heard above that noise, you need to speak loudly. That's why I had to take reprieve behind the curtain of silence, because I did not care about whether or not Steve wanted to go back to get those runners. I was also a bit peeved that the staff standing around (2-3 of them at a time) didn't reinforce these rules. In Whistler, they are way more stricter about the silence rule. -The RMT: again, she was lovely and skilled... but $200 for 60 minutes.... Yes, I will get SOME of the money back, but my health coverage pays only for what the average RMT charges across Canada, so I will likely get about $100 back. Again, I get it, it's a resort/spa, it's all about the ambience and location. She did throw in some warm towels, lavender mists etc to make it more "spa-like", but I would not return just for an RMT treatment I can get elsewhere for much cheaper. -The check-out process: If you noticed, I reiterated "treatment" several times. Are you supposed to tip for an RMT treatment? Okay, I get it, it's a resort/spa. I would have tipped my RMT anyway, because it is what it is. The thing that left a really bad taste in my mouth (and it wasn't the lavender mist spray or the strawberry-lemongrass sparkling water), was the AUTO GRATUITY. Now, am I a dunce and didn't read the fine print? Maybe... but I am also only ONE PERSON. I used one towel, one robe, one pair of slippers (which I returned, I swear), and I fetched all my own refreshments. There was a 15% auto-gratuity for BOTH the RMT and THE GROTTO *shakes head* I would have gladly tipped them 15%-20% on my own anyway, but that's not the point. TLDR:Do it once, won't be back