Oh my gosh!!!!! Hands of Essence... how about HANDS FROM HEAVEN?????? Renata is a god-send when it…read morecomes to massages!!!! Not realizing how knotted up my body was when I came in, Renata was able to massage me, relax me, then educate me regarding my body & the stress I was carrying. I came in for a relaxing massage, but instead I got a massage & very helpful information regarding my body!!!! Talk about a bonanza!!! Additionally, Renata further aided in my relaxation process by providing the level of modesty (regarding my body) that made me comfortable. Not many times does a therapist that takes the time to inquire about your comfort level; whether your 1st or 100th time, this can be an issue. My hot stone massage wasn't long enough, as I didn't want her to stop. From the top to the bottom, there wasn't area that was untouched by her. She made sure all my muscles received a fair amount of stimulation and "unkinking"; as I was truly full of knots. I found the pricing to be fair & in-line with the cost of similar services at other locations. I am super ecstatic about Hands Of Essence & this will now be my go-to-massage salon.

As first-timers for the couples massage, my husband and I…read morewere beyond satisfied. We received the deep tissue massage...Renata did my husband and Terrell did mine. Finding the location was a little tricky, since our GPS got us stuck in the library's parking lot. Don't go that way if your GPS tells you! Just look for the Napoleon Room, and the sigh for Hands of Essence is in the corner downstairs. Renata and Terrell answered all our questions that we did and didn't know to ask. They made us feel like comfortable and focused on the areas we pointed out to even. We can't wait to go back!

*this is now called Crescent Solace massage AMAZING…read moreMASSAGE!! I've been here numerous times and the massage is always wonderful! It's a nondescript storefront tucked away in a shopping center between a nail spa and a bar, but the service is top quality! Five stars !!!

One of the greatest massages I have ever had. This place is clean, friendly, fair priced and in a…read moregreat location where I don't have to pay to park. Get a good meal from olive branch and head over for a massage at this place. The name has changed to crescent solace.

Excellent deep tissue and acupressure massage. They focus on specific areas that are problematic if…read morerequested.

Love this place!!! It's small but cozy and the service is…read moregreat. They are extremely professional and neat.

First time getting a professional massage done in a while and I am so rejuvenated! I am so happy my…read morefriend recommended this place to me. If you really want to invest in yourself this year, please come here and get a deep tissue massage from Ms. Caroline. I came here in a 10AM on a Thursday and was the only customer that morning I believe. The rooms are clean, the place is spotless and really feels like you're at a spa. The massage tables have heated blankets which I absolutely loved. She also used a hot towel on my back and my face so don't wear makeup or tell her beforehand to not use it on your face if you're not comfortable. I can't wait to come back here. My 1hr deep tissue was much needed. She was also very attentive and asked if the pressure was OK multiple times. Very relaxing experience.

Worst customer service ever! I called to book an appointment and the lady asked for my credit card,…read moreI asked her why do I need to pay her before going there? She yelled at me, that I waisted her time and even called me a b****!

I live in the neighborhood and I stop by every now. I like…read morethis place,it looks and feels clean, the atmosphere is welcoming and professional.. oh and they have safe parking. I strongly recommend L. Serene if you're looking for a professional Asian massage .

This establishment does not do deep tissue so if you are looking for deep tissue massage this is…read morenot the place. Aside from this it was still was the worst massage that I have ever had. The massage therapist took two phone calls during my massage and was Very unprofessional.

Full body hot stone massage for 60 minuets was awesome! Great little spot. They also do couples…read moremassages. Vicky was my masseuse and she was very professional and kind. I was not hassled to join a membership or monthly fees, like I would have in other places. All I wanted was a relaxing massage and that's exactly what I got!

Worst experience I ever had. I just wanted a relaxing chair massage. I dont know what you would…read morecall what was done other than awful and painful. I left feeling worse than I went in. It was just alot of poking slapping and pulling of my hair. I wasnt asked any questions on why I was there or where I was having pain. They didnt even ask my name. When she finished beating me up I was quickly ushered out without having a chance to get my barings. I so do not recommend this place and have never given a negative review before but it was just so bad.

My girlfriend bought me a yelp voucher for this place last year for Christmas. I've never received…read morea professional massage. I was actually looking forward to it. I'm just getting around to using it before it expires. I called several days ago to book an appointment and there was no answer. I left a voice message stating what I wanted to book and for what date and time range. I didn't get a callback yesterday so I called multiple times throughout the day and could not get anyone on the phone. I left another message. Today, still no answer. I guess she's avoiding calls now that the voucher is expiring. I advised my girlfriend to contact Yelp to get a refund since this lady doesn't want our business. Hell of a way to establish new client relationships!

This was only my second time receiving a professional massage, and this experience blew the first…read moreexperience out of the water! My ladyfriend and I found this spot while we were in New Orleans for five days over New Year's week. We took a cab uptown and found the place, which was the first floor of what appeared to be a classic New Orleans single-family mansion. The interior of the spa was very nice, and Zoe greeted us and made us feel comfortable. We determined that I would go first, and Zoe had me go into the massage room and asked me some questions about what I expected, whether there were any areas of concern that she should concentrate on. She then left so that I could disrobe (she said any level of disrobement would be fine with her), and made small talk with my girlfriend and made sure she had everything she needed while she waited. The massage was very nice. Full body. I particularly enjoyed the attention she gave to my heels, my hamstrings, and in and under my shoulder blades. The massage lasted about an hour, with soothing nature sounds playing throughout the duration. After the massage she took my girlfriend in while I waited and read some books in the spa area. Her massage lasted about an hour as well and she enjoyed hers thoroughly as well. After all was said and done, we talked for about 10 minutes about our respective backgrounds and New Orleans politics. The massage was reasonably priced and she accepted cash or credit. I reccomend her to anybody who wants a relaxing experience.

I have been getting massages for the past 50 years. When I travel I get a massage just about every…read moreplace I go and I have been in 54 countries. So to say that I've had at least a thousand massages is an understatement. Today I had a massage with Paul at Nola Bliss and I can honestly say it's one of the top massages I've ever had! When I was 22 I had mononucleosis which has led to Epstein-Barr. I told Paul that I needed a lymphatic massage and he did it and he did it phenomenally! For me, one of the best ever! If I lived in New Orleans I would be going to him at least once a month! I highly highly recommend Paul. Mary Molloy

I had my first Ashiatsu massage experience here with Dale and I'll definitely be back! Using the…read moretherapist's body weight, this massage modality gets deeper than other methods and I felt like it was more targeted work, as well. It felt deeply detoxifying and emotionally clearing as well. I opted for the CBD oil and hot stone add-ons, and those were great too.