Kristin provides a very personal and specialized massage. Aches and pains or just relaxing she…read morefits the massage to what you and your body need. Very impressed.

When I jacked up my neck earlier this year, I was in dire need of chiropractic services for the…read morefirst time in my life. After speaking with a number of my neighbors (I was so old school in my pre-Yelp days), I decided to see Dr Jill Mikkelson in the Waunakee office of Bakke Chiropractic. And I'm so glad I did. After just a couple of visits, I went from looking like an eighty year hunchback to my usual chipper self. As a first time patient, Dr. Mikkelson did a great of diagnosing the problem and explaining the proposed treatment. She also discussed posture improvements and adjustments to my home office set-up to prevent the neck problems from re-occurring. The office staff is very friendly and efficient. Making the appointment was a snap and the insurance paperwork was handled without a problem. Should I need to make a future visit to the chiropractor, I won't hesitate to return to Dr. Mikkelson.

I was so impressed that Dr. Mikelson was in tune enough to suggest a few yoga poses I should focus…read moreon to manage my pain. I started seeing her in Jan for some lower back pain and an ongoing running-induced pain in my shoulder and I've loved my experience. Everyone is warm and personable. Dr. Milkkelson is very positive! At my first appointment she took the time to clearly explain what was causing my pain and set out some goals to manage it. She's been great at checking in with me about how my shoulder is responding to running and races. My running is getting better and better and I'd recommend the Bakke office anytime.

Blowing the lid off of one of Madison's best-kept secrets, likely to my own detriment. Do you want…read morea great massage for $35? This clinic for the Madison College massage program is your answer. Appointments are hard to come by and you are limited to four per semester if you're lucky enough to snag them, but you get a full hour in a relaxing environment. I haven't had a ton of massages, but both of the students I've seen over the last year have blown the professionals I've visited out of the water for half the price. When I first signed up for a massage here I pictured a more clinical/classroom-like setting. In reality, they've really tried to make it as much like a typical massage place as possible. There's lots of soothing music, muted shades of tan and taupe, wall sconces, baskets of decorative knick-knacks, etc. Where things get different is that you may have an instructor pop in on your session to observe or offer guidance; I've had this happen once in six visits (but that was when I was super jacked up and was probably one of the more challenging cases of the day). You also fill out an evaluation form after, but that takes only a minute or two. I've come in seeking more therapy than relaxation and the therapists I've had have been game for for concentrating on my problem areas instead of sticking to a full body massage or just integrating what they're working on that week. My most recent trips have had some nice practice perks like aromatherapy and hot towels at no additional cost. Due to the lower cost I was able to visit several times with only a couple weeks in between and build on the work done for some huge knots to the point they've almost disappeared. I'm sharing this info because they do a great job, but I also will fight you for an appointment so get your dialing finger ready.

Outstanding facility and professional quality massages. It's difficult to get an appointment…read morebecause they can fill up in a day or two. So, be sure to get on their email list. They keep their website updated with current clinic information. https://madisoncollege.edu/therapeutic-massage-clinic

This place is my go to for a massage. They did change their name to Wellness Retreat Massage…read morerecently. Coco is very professional and friendly! I have gone to this place for about 4-5 years. Please stop in a get a great massage!

Great place! Would go back in a heartbeat! Relaxing and professional. Scalp analysis was done and…read moretreatment was based on your results.

I purchased a one-month massage membership through Groupon and had my first appointment with Geri…read more She does excellent deep tissue work, and I felt incredibly relaxed by the end of the nearly two hour massage. She made a great start on loosening up some areas that are consistently tight, and I can already feel the difference. Prior to your massage, the therapist will chat briefly with you about your goals for the session. They also offer water and a small snack plate (sliced apple and carrot, cracker, and chocolate) which you can enjoy before or after your massage, which is a really nice touch. Following the massage, they'll let you know what areas of tension they noticed, and give suggestions for things you can do at home to help relieve them. Their scheduling system is a little unusual - you don't make an appointment for a certain length of massage. Rather you choose wellness session or full body treatment- each of which has a time range. It's not clear how the therapist decides on the length of the session, although you are able to let them know if you need to be done in a certain amount of time. Also, although they have evening and weekend hours, those seem to be booked well in advance, so if you don't have daytime availability it may be difficult to get in. Street parking is easy to find, but is 2 hours during the day, which might be a problem with longer sessions. Overall this is a really nice place for a massage, and I definitely recommend Geri!

Best massage in Madison. Very clean, relaxing, and professional atmosphere. Place is also very…read morequiet so you're not distracted with outside noise. Lots of attention to detail from the moment you walk in. Unlike experiences I've had elsewhere, here the therapist (Geri) actually seemed to listen to my answers to her questions in the pre-session conversation and nailed every area I was experiencing issues in. Every detail was catered to, from the heat level on the bed to the scent of optional aromatherapy. Massage was very thorough and therapeutic, and in the end I actually had lasting results on the areas that had been plaguing me. I've already gone back for a second session and would definitely recommend to anyone