Jennifer is as kind as she is talented. Ive had shoulder tendinitis for a year and a massage from…read moreJennifer has been the best pain relief. She moved to a new location in Arlington Center which is super convenient. Cant recommend enough!

Great prenatal massage. She has a welcoming environment with specialized forms on her plinth to…read moreenable prone lying bodywork. Jennifer is lovely and was able to significantly reduce my low back and gluteal pain after a single session. I would definitely recommend this therapist and I plan to return.

I've been living in the Porter Square area of Somerville for a little over two years now. I've…read morebeen to about 6 different massage therapists from various companies and locations. Where many of them have been good, only one of them have made me want to book another appointment right away. Emily Taylor is a fantastic massage therapist. She's very knowledgeable and has a great talent in finding problem points. I have seen her three times in the last two months and I've already booked my fourth visit. I felt pretty great from other massage therapists in the area, but I feel fantastic when I'm done with Emily. She was able to hone in on bad spots in my shoulder's nerve causing some numbness in my fingers, help one of my ribs go back to the right place, and almost put me to sleep when she massaged my head and neck. She doesn't have a static routine she works through every visit. She will get everywhere you ask, but she has a talent to find out where you need it most. I remember how I felt after my very first professional massage therapy session and she makes me feel that good every time. A+++ Will schedule again! [Edited 10/19/2015 for some grammar related fixes.]

Her 5-star review is no accident. Emily listens to the type of work you want, and listens to your…read morebody - she has a physical intuition that is extremely rare. I went in just hoping for some basic deskwork tension release in my back and shoulder. I'm a programmer and get a "tune-up" massage every 6-12 months or so. I've lived in Boston for 9 years and have tried 9 different masseuses - I've had bad massages, and I've had pretty good ones, but I haven't had one that was like, oh man, I need to repeat that. But... I think I finally found my masseuse guys. She gave me the best massage I've had in YEARS. Why would going deep in a particular area of my shoulder cause my left foot to tingle? Why is the slight lower back pain I've had for months now gone after she fixed a weird alignment thing in my right hip I didn't even realize was there, but that she felt? Why is it 3 days later and I still have that buttery calm post-massage feeling (I showered, I promise, so it's not that!)? She uses yummy smelling natural stuff like coconut oil and shea butter with essential oils - no mystery chemical smells while the massage is going on. Her space in Arlington is relaxed and clean and homey. I've mostly gone to more spa-like environments for massages and wasn't sure what this would be like, but I can say the coziness and warm lighting was preferable! All that said, she could move her practice to the #1 bus stop in Central Square and I'd probably still go see her. That's how good she is. She is a truly special talent in this field and I'll be going back as often as my wallet allows it :)

Have gone here 3 times and really liked it, but then I scheduled an appointment and nobody was…read morethere. They flat out forgot that I was coming in. When they finally returned my call a day later, they apologized, but didn't offer any sort of comp or discount. I drove 30 minutes there, 30 minutes back, and waited outside their office for 20 minutes and all they thought to do was ask when I wanted to reschedule. Really frustrating considering they charge you full price if you cancel within 24 hours yet they don't reciprocate. Other times were good for what it's worth, but it was bad enough that I've still remembered it from weeks ago and still am posting this.

I'm not one to frequently splurge on massages because, other than dining out, I just don't pamper…read moremyself that much. Additionally, most experiences I've had with massage therapists have been relaxing but not physically therapeutic. Jen, on the other hand, was fantastic! She listened to what I had to say and adjusted her approach appropriately. The consequence was a massage that not only left me relaxed but also noticeably looser and more flexible. I would definitely recommend her!

As a person you has struggled with chronic back pain most of my life I can't say enough good things…read moreabout Maria Perini as a massage therapist. I have tried many massage therapists over the years, but none compare. Her skill at finding the exact spot where I ache has made me both a loyal believer and repeat client.

Maria is the best!! I'm a musician and avid weightlifter and was unable to play my instrument or…read morelift due to a horrible pinched nerve. After my deep tissue massage with Maria I had so much relief the next day and the pinched nerve was completely gone within the week. I definitely recommend her to any musician who needs quick relief! This was also my first time ever getting a massage and while I was a bit nervous about what to expect, Maria eased my nerves and talked me through the process. I was very thankful for our wonderful conversation though she offered the option of a silent session as well as some tend to prefer that experience. The office was clean, quiet, and the music was very relaxing as well! 10/10 experience and money well spent!

Not sure what is going on there. They are open for appointments but the business is closed due to…read morecovid19 (which understandable). What is unacceptable is the lack of responses to any mode of communication (texts, calls, voicemails, emails), but they do charge a credit card although they are notified for cancellation more than 24 hour ahead of scheduled appointment . The info on yelp is deceiving; the web page is a little better but still vague. Not professional.

I had the most wonderful and calming experience during my first massage. Heidi was very responsive…read moreto what worked for me and adjusted me accordingly so that I felt most comfortable with each section that she worked on. Prior to the massage, I appreciated her getting to know me a bit more so that she could be in tuned with the places which I felt needed attention. She is extremely empathetic, personable and sincere, asking how I was feeling throughout the process as to check in while also allowing me to focus on how my body was responding to the massage. I felt supported in the very calming environment that she has created and really do recommend it to anyone who is interested in massage therapy; Heidi made my first experience very positive and comforting.

One of my 2013 resolutions was to get a semi-weekly massage, so I figured I better try a few…read moredifferent places before I settled on a regular spot. That plan was thwarted as Aloha was my first place to try out, and Denise was FANTASTIC! She is enthusiastic about what she does and VERY talented. After a 60 minute deep-tissue massage she had pretty much every knot and kink worked out of me. For my second visit I upped the ante to 90 minutes and with the extra time she was able to work on some areas that were problematic due to lingering sport injuries. I walked out after an hour and a half feeling like a new man. I now have a recurring appointment every other week, and if I could give Aloha six stars I would; try it out!!

I have not gotten many massages in my lifetime, however Aloha Boston Massage is top on my list!…read more The bar has been raised high now! Denise was a pleasure right from the beginning. She was easy to talk to as we bonded over that we both had lived in California and had a love for Mexican food. Denise is great at what she does!! I left feeling VERY relaxed! Cannot wait for my next massage there!

Before buying he Eversave voucher I read the reviews. Seemed like booking was an issue for many,…read moreso I checked online booking before my purchase. There was, coincidentally, one available time that worked for me but I noticed, at least with the owner Jessica, that there were times in April total and then nothing else available until well after the voucher expired. I didn't check the dates for the other therapists, so there might have been more availablity there and I was specifically looking for 90-min deep tissue massages so that might have narrowed the available dates. I had something else at the time of this appt, but it was somethign that was easily rescheduled so I took the only available weekend appointment (April 7 at noon) and rescheduled my other thing. A day or so before my appt I got an email asking if I could possibly come later because of a scheduling issue ("overlap via another therapist"). I could not because of my own schedule, so I suggested that I could some early. It was agreed that I would come at 11. I didn't have an intial email reminder (I had an online confirm that I copied and pasted to my calendar so I didnt' look for it either until later - see below - and the updated reminded had a start time but not an end time - also relevant later.) The waiting space is less spa and more office, which, whatever, I'm not there for a lush waiting room. There is no receptionist or anything so if you arrive and there is a door closed please show some courtesy and remain quiet until it is your turn. The therapy room is quaint, like a tiny bedroom, and the atmosphere is relaxing. I did notice at one point during my massage that the music was *very* Christian which would not be my preference but I don't know if that was the therapists choice or if it was just Pandora doing what Pandora sometimes does when you like one song so whatever. The massage, itself, was excellent. It is difficult to find therpists who do quality deep tissue work but Jessica Bissionette is on her game. Assuming you think the price is right for you and you can actually get the appointment you want, if you're in the area, this might be the therpist for you if you like really deep work. I noticed she asked me to flip over sooner than I had expected, but she was doing her thing and I don't necessarily need exactly 45 minutes on each side so I shrugged it off. However, at promptly 12, she stated I was done and walked out. It seemed short, but it took me a minute to really get my bearing and take in the time. I didn't feel cheated, I was just confused. I called for her but she must have gone to the ladies room so I waited and called some more. Eventually she came back and was surprised I was not dressed and ready to leave. I pointed out the time and figured she had not noticed and made a mistake but she stated I was only booked for an hour. After I was dressed she came back in and proceeded to explain to me why she could not have possibly made a mistake and this scheduling issue was entirely my fault unless I could prove otherwise. Um. WHAT? Note that I actually wrote the two paragraphs of this review a MONTH AGO as they happened, so I'm not dealing with poor memory or the like, HOWEVER, even if I was, even if this was entirely my fault (which is wasn't), taking that much time to explain to me why she can't possibly be wrong was in exceptionally tacky and unacceptable. Had she merely said something like "I'm not sure what happened but I'll be in tuch and we'll work about a fair resolution," I'd have gone about my day without having been annoyed and been fine. Later in the day I received an apology for the error, which had it ended there would have resolved all of my issues, but, instead, it proceeded to reiterate how the mistake couldn't possibly have been on their end. The resolutions offered were: a) come back for a 30 minute massage another time - I am at least 30 minutes away and I find 60 minutes to be too short so... no. b) come back and book a 60 minute massage and get the extra 30 added on - I already pay $85 for a 90 minute massage for an EXCELLENT therapist that never has any scheduling issues closer to my house that alwasy has superb customer service (see my other massage reviews!) so ... no. or c) She'll refund me $10 because Eversave only gives her half of the voucher price. I decided since my purchase was with Eversave, I'd turn to them for remediation for the difference between vouchers. Their response was more than I'd expected and I'm grateful for their excellent customer service. So, in short. 5 star massage but at high end prices in a low end venue. 1 star customer service.

After purchasing a Buywithme coupon for 2 visits, I had such a hard time making an appointment…read more(there were limited slots available and they were all very far in advance). I thought I booked an appointment for a certain day and sent my boyfriend down there, he was told they overbooked and to rebook. I do not know if it was an error on my part or on their side but we were "reminded" of an appointment that we had not booked, and by the time I called it was too late to cancel. I emailed with Jessica asking what our options were, and by the time she got back to me it was after the appointment time and I was told we would lose the coupon amount for one massage. If that was the case and she got back to me before the massage time I probably would have left work to take it instead of losing the coupon. I then informed Jessica that I had emailed Buywithme and they were able to give me a credit for the coupon and I would no longer be needing her services. She then informed me that she would be contacting Buywithme to tell me that the error was my fault and I did not deserve a credit. This is my first negative review on Yelp, I'm sure the massages are great, but the attitude and appointment inconvenience was not worth my trouble. I will go to the Cortiva massage institute in Watertown for a $30 1 hour massage (if you book online), and they always have slots available.

A breastfeeding momma who's neck and back was bad before and in shambles now…read more I was able to call day of and get an appointment in the afternoon. The experience was amazing and worth every penny. It's very specified based on what you describe to your therapist. Whenever I'm back in Boston I will be getting another.

Thoughtful, professional and effective therapist. Attentive to pressure and comfort throughout the…read morewhole massage. Nice, simple rooms in office building. We had a short walk from The Langham hotel. Great options for massage during a layover in Boston.