Best massage I've ever had in my life! Rachel listened to me and really worked on the areas…read morebothering me. Highly recommend!

WHOA. I knew she'd be good, but Rachel is a "if I could give this 10 starts I would" kind of a…read moremassage therapist. Massage therapy is something important to my health and wellness routine and I regularly get massages. I'm lucky to say I've gotten hundreds and hundreds of massages - particularly in the places I lived (SF and NYC). Rachel is a top 10 for me. She knows her sh** and she's not just good at giving a massage, she's good at understanding what you need (and want). I asked her to work out the pickleball knots in my arms, shoulders back and she delivered. Thanks Rachel! I'll be back when I'm in town!

BEST MASSAGE IN NEW ORLEANS! I've been going to Tam at Well Body Studio for massages for 5 years…read morenow (Swedish, Therapeutic, and Prenatal), and I count my lucky stars every day that I found her. I cannot recommend her highly enough. I refer all my family and friends to her, and they continue to have nothing but glowing reviews. Here are some things I love about massages with Tam: 1.) Tam eases you into a massage. Instead of diving into the most painful knot or problem area first thing with full force, she reminds you to breathe and guides you toward a place of relaxation first so that your muscles are more primed to receive more focused pressure. I struggle with anxiety and cannot tell you how important it is that I feel relaxed and safe BEFORE i can enjoy or benefit from a massage. Tam knows how to do this. She is thorough, she is deliberate, and she takes her time so that you never feel that anything is being rushed. This allows you to actually relax and get the most out of the therapy. (She also gives very calm and clear guidance on what to do: when I need to roll over, or adjust my positioning, or what to do before the massage starts, or when it is over. This helps you relax further by limiting opportunities for confusion and awkwardness.) 2.) Tam is a magician with pressure. She is strong, but adapts her pressure based on the area of the body and the body's muscle response. She's always keenly attuned to me and how my body is responding, and i've never had to ask her to adjust her pressure. That said, she also verbally checks in with you to make sure that the pressure feels right and encourages you to speak up if anything needs to be changed or addressed. 3.) Tam doesn't talk through your massage. She lets you relax into your bliss and detach. That said, if you WANT to talk or have a question or concern, she is happy to engage in conversation. She lets you guide the talking piece. 4.) Tam is both confident and humble in her work. She is highly skilled, highly perceptive, does a thorough intake before the massage, and quickly makes you feel comfortable. And she ALSO listens to what you need and how your body/situation may be different. She adjusts based on your needs and is open to your thoughts. 5.) I feel SO rejuvenated after a massage with Tam. It's as if i've also been through a meditation, Reiki session, restorative yoga, deep stretch, and blissful sleep all at the same time. Don't waste your money at the fancy spas in town. Trust me, i've been to them all. Tam is the only massage therapist you'll ever need.

Thank you, Tam!! I woke up around 10am today and couldn't move my head or get up w/o excruciating…read morepain in my neck. Today is Sunday. I went on yelp to check out massage reviews and filtered it to what was open. Well Body Studio was 1 of 2 with good ratings to come up. I called both and left messages. Within 3 min, Tam called me back. The other never did. Amazingly, on a Sunday, she was able to get me in a few hours after I called and in time to get home for the Saints game. She did a great job. I needed super deep treatment and she really focused on the the 2 areas I told her were in pain. My issues aren't completely healed - I'm beyond an hour of work, but WOW... It's almost 12 hours later and I feel SO much better than I did this morning. I really didn't think I would find someone on a Sunday and I'm so lucky I did. THANK YOU!!!! I'll definitely be back. Oh yeah -1 extra bonus... great music. No cheesy spa flutes. Just some good ol jazz.

This was my first experience with therapeutic massage and it was wonderful. I was in recovery from…read morea heart attack, pneumonia and suffering a gout attack when I saw Lorraine--just feeling crappy. She explained the philosophy and history of the process as she gave me the most relaxing and beneficial hours I have ever had. She uses the exact amount of pressure needed. I felt like a new person afterwards! She is highly professional, interesting and informative to chat with. Most highly recommended!

Lorraine is an intuitive body worker, and also adjusts her techniques and pressure to accommodate…read morewhatever issues I'm having at the moment. I work with my hands and have the expected chronic aches. I've had several different style massages from her and they've all been stellar experiences. I'm used to intense Thai massage and she's able to give me the same deep tissue healing in a much more relaxed pace (NO pain!). Physically and mentally restorative!

TLDR version: Online booking & payment easy peasy. Nice quiet locale with ample off street parking…read more Super skilled therapists! Longer version: Anna was amazing. I went in with some serious pain and issues related to be trapped on planes for over 30 hours. She was very intuitive and asked if the pressure or treatment was OK for me throughout our session. She remembered where my current injuries were and handled by bruised ankle carefully. Booking was quick and easy online, as was paying. Because you pay in advance online, there is not way to tip your provider; luckily I had some cash. Parking for the location is on the street which is usually not an issue... unless you hit the pickup line for the school across the street.

Among the best massage therapy providers I've encountered. Wide range of massage times and many…read moreadding of aromatherapy or healing oils. Therapists are professional and easy to talk to. I have some medical restrictions that they work around dexterously and knowledgebly. Some therapists have higher end skills such as ACT and other muscle triggering techniques. Parking is usually easy to find and it is located in a pleasant neighborhood. I am an enthusiastic regular customer!

Milan is an Amazing Massage Therapist! Once you can…read moreactually book her. After my horrible experience in Brentwood at another Spa... Bodywork by Milan was worth the wait!! The location is in a nice area; the ambiance is something out of magazine (should've taken pics); her TOUCH is hands down therapeutic; while the different techniques she incorporates to provide a customizable session makes me a repeat! Every Certified Massage Therapist needs bodywork - Milan will forever be mine when I come to visit the Bay Area!! :) - Thanks Milan

Communication: Milan was easy to book with, Text friendly with reminders both texted and emailed…read more Location: Nice shared location spa with great atmosphere. Located near the beautiful lake merritt. Appliances: Jewel infused water to help balance out the chakras ;). Nice thick sheets for the massage table with a heater underneath. Comfortable face rest and and nice soft zen music in background with seems to be a Himalayan Bowl that makes a tranquil sound was played after massage was finished. Massage: Milan fuses a-lot of different modalities into one massage . But it felt like she has mastered Trigger Point therapy. Excellent rhythm and flow during the swedish and good stretch techniques. She takes into record what bothers you and your goals in the beginning of massage so she'll know what to focus on.. Overall: I recommend

I can't believe it's taken me so long to write this review . I went in to see Kat for some back…read morepain and she was exactly what I needed. We talked for a long time before starting so she knew exactly what was going on and what to work on. I felt so comfortable and so cared for. Unfortunately I don't live in New Orleans but I'll be coming to see her every time I return!

Kat was great! She was very good at explaining everything before the Massage and made me feel…read morecomfortable. I was able to mix the essential oils to create the perfect aromatherapy for my Massage. Already recommended her to some of my friends and am thinking of scheduling my next appointment soon!

I'll get right to the point without any lengthy back-story . Eugenie is very good at massage …read more She's the only person I refer friends to . You will not be disappointed with her! I've had a lot of massages in my life and she is the best .

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!