Christine is truly caring. She is very conscientious and takes the time to speak with you so she…read morecan tailor your treatment session to exactly what you need. She continually attends educational classes and seminars to bring the best techniques to her clients. She is trustworthy and genuinely concerned about each and every person she works on/with. I highly recommend her.

I have to give HBS 5 stars... I was fighting a cold for almost a week and felt like I was losing…read more In a couple days, I was supposed to have a memorial dinner for my mom who passed a couple weeks ago. And here I am, fighting to stay healthy enough to attend the dinner I was planning at a restaurant in Boston. Well, I visited Christine at Healing Body Solutions in Palmer, MA and she made some tea for me, did some Tui Na, moxa, then followed up with Gua Sha. She sent me home with some stuff to take, which tasted awful, but it worked. That really did the trick. The next day I felt better and by the 2nd (day of the dinner) I felt like I was 99% well! Christine knows her stuff and it's all natural. She made me well again in time for my mom's dinner which I am very thankful!

By far the most relaxing massage I have had in a while. As a UPSer I do not always get an…read moreopportunity to treat myself like this. Being on vacation this week I was lucky enough to get a time slot. Anne mentioned afterwards she books 4-6 weeks out so something to keep in mind. She worked out multiple knots in my shoulders and the heat she applied to my feet and hands was something I have yet experienced and made it enjoyable. Would recommend, treat yourself!

Anne Ambrose is by far the best massage therapist I have ever encountered, and I've had a lot of…read moremassages. She is so dedicated to her craft and her clients, and her practice is peaceful and relaxing. I keep telling myself that I can't afford massages any longer, but every time I get one I book another as it so adds to the quality of my life. Anne is amazing!

I want to sing the praises of my stylist Erica Enos. I saw an unfounded, uninformed negative reply…read morefrom back in 2018 and I thought, why not balance out the one-star review with some facts and some insider information. Right? Who needs negativity? Erica has been cutting my hair for over 5 years and I have never been happier. People stop me in Costco, at the movies, in Florida and in airports and ask WHO DOES YOUR HAIR?! I carry her cards with me. I have referred my friends to her because she's AWESOME. I look great every single cut/color! Did you know that Erica is a sole proprietor working 50-60+hrs per week. She started when she was 19 and her passion and knowledge of hair styling shows on every client. She cuts & colors, styles, advises and also is a cosmetologist who really loves doing facials. Although she is licensed to massage and do mani-pedi's she's recently given those up to focus on hair and skin. Erica has wonderful, friendly clients who return over and over and have followed her whenever she has relocated over those 20+years. Now that's loyalty. And yes, Erica "is" TRULY booked out 2-3 months. How do I know for sure? Well, occasionally I help her with scheduling and get to see how full her schedule is. Also, did you know that over 60% of Erica's clients have been with her since she opened her first business 20+yrs ago!!! Every client of Erica's is a walking endorsement. Erica is funny, sweet and talented! Rarely doe she ever run late - she makes sure that you have her undivided time and attention. I have never, ever known Erica to be unprofessional or rude. If anything she has a hard time speaking up or saying no and will work past closing to accommodate her clientele. Her business is now located in Salon Trendz, which is another great salon with a great group of stylists and a massage therapist. If you would like a change, call 413-284-4425. You will probably have to wait for an opening, but trust me and her 103 other clients, "she's worth the wait". ~written by Jocelyn Miller, devoted client, helper and friend.

My appointments at Essentials help me get through the week. I have never felt as good about myself…read moreas I have since I started seeing Erica at Essentials. I recommend this place to everyone! People should move from all over the country to be able to have to privilege to go to Essentials.

What a quality comprehensive massage! Ari incorporated all the things my very tense muscles needed…read moreincluding cupping, infrared, craniosacral, and cbd oil, leaving my body feeling noticeable relief.

Jessica was really wonderful! I had a therapeutic massage with her today and she did not…read moredisappoint. Before selecting her I read other reviews and felt confident that she was the one. Try her you will feel very invigorated!

Was very nice to me for a year, then when I had a mild anxiety issue in the bathroom which was…read moreoutside their practice, after informing them I have PTSD, they removed me from their practice 3 hours before my appointment that I made a month prior. When I offered to discuss this with them they declined. This is not trauma informed care and opens them to a potential lawsuit for discrimination against people with disabilities covered by the ADA. Avoid if you are not 100% neurotypical.

Jen has fairly good techniques and gave me very good massage. Will come back if I am in town again…read more They have some really good local businesses here. Tips: Call her to make appointment and arrive 10mins early.