Abi is absolutely awesome. I have really awful TMJ and her expertise and techniques for…read moreneck/shoulder/back/head/jaw massages are one of the only things that actually make me feel better. She communicates really clearly so when I leave I actually have an idea of how to stay relaxed for a little. The prices might seem steep, but she doesn't take tips because she sets her own rates, which I love. So, if you take that into account it's actually great pricing! I've already booked my next four appointments :)

I've gone to Abi once every month / few months for the past year or so. Abi is the best massage…read moretherapist I've ever had! I found her by asking around for recommendations, and her name was independently recommended to me by four or five friends. I have since recommended her to a lot of friends, and they have all enjoyed her as well. The building is pretty, though it does have flights of stairs if that is a concern for you. There is usually plenty of free private parking in the back of the building (at least there has been when I've gone after work during the week), which relieves parking stress. The lobby of the building has complimentary teas and water which helps when it's warm or cold outside. Abi is attentive and starts each session by asking what you'd like to focus on, and pays a lot of attention to what you'd like to achieve. She is very aware and considerate of scrapes and bug bites and the like, and adjusts to fit feedback well (I get ticklish sometimes since I have nerves that are unhappy some places, and she's always adjusted immediately when I've mentioned it's tickling). There's always relaxing music to listen to. Occasionally I get into deep relaxation during a session and I leave those feeling completely rejuvinated, my mind having wandered off into daydreams and plans, and working out what I'd like to achieve in the coming weeks. Abi is easily booked online which helps me fit massage into my schedule! She is very warm, caring, and I leave feeling consistently refreshed and with more freedom of movement. She also is knowledgeable of TMJ issues (among many massage techniques), which I have been struggling with, which was an added bonus to find out! I've felt extremely comfortable, and recommend Abi highly to anyone. LGBTQ/etc friendly and consent-aware, which is lovely too. Looking forward to more visits soon!

Best therapist ever! She literally saved me. I found her through my neighbor who is Martine's…read moreclient for many years. Martine has a lot of clients with MS and other serious illnesses. She is highly professional and very positive person. Many many thanks!

It is unquestionable that Martine deserves a full set of stars. As noted by others, Martine's…read moremuscle therapy saved me. Also as noted by others, Martine is highly professional and a pleasure to work with. I came to Martine with extreme lower back pain from sports related scar tissue. I had gone to the doctor, receiving muscle relaxers. I cannot take medications like that and remain functional so I needed another immediate solution as well as a long-term resolution. After that I tried chiropractic work, receiving excellent help. However I realized the muscle work around the spine and sacrum was how I received true relief. From there I began trying deep tissue sports massages where I found immediate relief from the pain when it cropped up. Then I found Martine. Martine's treatments not only resolved the problem but also like others note, Martine gave me tools to help care for myself, extending the work and enabling me not to return reinjured. With the lower back now under control, with no further debilitating pain, I have since gone to Martine for treatment packages to repair specific muscles - once an upper arm and another a calf and most recently work on my forearm. Sometimes I arrive with the muscle almost unusable and within sessions I have full and pain-free flexibility and mobility. Honestly, the muscles of focus are healthier than their supposed healthy counterpart on the opposing arm or leg. Moreover, and again, the repaired areas do not return to their original injured state. My favorite story to tell of working with Martine over these last years is that the year I turned 40 my doctor's office measured me a quarter inch taller than I have ever been measured!

One of the best things I can do for myself in life is take care of myself in nurturing ways. I am…read moreable to do this by getting an amazing 90 minute monthly massage at Donna Rains Massage. Located on the corner of Main Street and Harvard Ave in the heart of South Medford and just downstairs from The Corner Studio is where you will find Donna. I am lucky to have a great yoga studio upstairs from Donna Rains Massage and as monthly member at the studio, I am able to get an "Ultimate Wellness Package" which includes unlimited yoga and one 90 minute massage per month. There are so many yoga studios popping up in the area and there are also several other massages places around but I don't feel the need to go to any of the other places after meeting with Donna and discussing what I need in terms of my massage. The space is beautiful, the linens are always crisp, clean, and comforting. Her music selection is perfect. I am able to chat with her for a few minutes before the massage and let her know how I am feeling. I sit at a desk all day so I have very tight hips and my low back, neck and shoulders are always in need of some extra TLC. I find myself immediately booking another massage for the next month after my massage. I look forward to each appointment because I have noticed each time I go I feel so much better and Donna just is so intuitive and KNOWS exactly what you need to feel better. I recommend her to anyone who wants a good massage. Donna is able to relieve all my pain and I just breathe better, feel better, sleep better, smile more and just feel RELAXED. What more could you want? Book her for a massage today!

I went to see Donna because I was having some terrible neck/shoulder pain. The massage she gave me…read morewas so relaxing! She focused on the painful area and helped the muscles there to relax. The pain wasn't 100% gone afterwards (that would have been miraculous!), but I felt much less tense and the pain was gone within a couple of days. Donna is also super down to earth and nice. I highly recommend her!

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 found Cheryl on google and went to see her about stubborn breakouts on my chin and around my…read moremouth. After arriving, I immediately felt calm and taken care of. She explained exactly what she was doing and gave me so much information about what organs my breakouts could be connected to. She also referred me to two other specialists who can help me further. After I left my skin felt and looked so amazing! I can't wait to use all the tips Cheryl told me about. She also gave me tons of resources and samples to help, too. All around an amazing experience!!

Cheryl is one of Boston's gems in the wellness industry! I've been sending my MA clients to Cheryl…read morefor lymphatic work for several years and she's just brilliant. As one of the many women on the planet with fibrocystic breast tissue I cannot urge you enough to get a breast treatment here! Cheryl works with a thermographer to detect inflammation and stagnation in the breasts and works with the thermographer's recommendations for her treatments. She started me with a soak in her deep, luxurious bath with notes of petitgrain lulling me into a blissfully relaxed state. From there I got on her treatment table and she worked the meridians of the upper body with her dual-machine techniques. It had been years since my breasts felt that good! Soft, supple, and pain free! At one point during the treatment I was quite transported to the ethers it was certainly more relaxing than the last massage or spa treatment I'd had. If you're looking for a vibrant, talented practitioner on your wellness team I highly recommend giving a treatment with Cheryl a try! Your whole body will thank you for it!

I love my massage sessions with Kate. She is a lovely person and a fantastic massage therapist who…read moreintuitively listens to her clients' bodies and is also grounded in excellent technique. Kate facilitates and holds a space that allows me to relax and become more present. I always leave my sessions with her feeling reconnected with myself, more balanced and a greater sense of inner peace. I recommend Kate warmly and wholeheartedly!

Kate is an exceptionally skilled massage therapist who truly understands the body and how to tailor…read moreeach session to her client's needs. From the moment the session begins, it's clear she is both knowledgeable and intentional in her technique--balancing therapeutic depth with relaxation. She listens carefully, checks in appropriately, and consistently targets problem areas with precision and care. I always leave feeling noticeably better, both physically and mentally. If you're looking for someone who is professional, intuitive, and genuinely excellent at what she does, I can't recommend Kate highly enough.

Fantastic therapist. Really listens and provides exactly what's needed, every time. I couldn't…read morerecommend her more highly!

I've had a few dozen massages in my life, many of them in various locations in California. About a…read morethird of the massages I've had have been fantastic. The one I had today from Jenn was the best of them all. Not only did it clear out months of stress from my muscles and mind, but it also changed my whole conception of my relationship to stress, in a way that will improve my life long-term. Plus my whole body was looser afterwards than it's been in years. She is a true artist with decades of experience, and we in Somerville are lucky she's recently decided to open her own practice here.

Rebalance is fantastic for providing a chill, warm, welcoming atmosphere that helps with…read morerelaxation, letting go, and can sooth sore muscles and aches - I am so glad they've reopened!

I'm a trained massage therapist as well, and this is the only place I go to get bodywork. Marcus…read moreis, hands down, the most skilled massage therapist I've ever experienced. I always leave feeling like my range of motion has just increased more than I ever thought possible. Need high pressure deep tissue? She never disappoints! Do yourself a favor and get work done by the best.