What a gem of a place! Angela got me in one hour on a Monday evening. My body was so achy from…read morebeing sick over the weekend and tried to find a massage last minute and called your typical chain spa's and nothing. So I found this place and she got me in immediately. IT WAS AMAZING. I was so energized afterwards. Thank you Angela! I will definitely be back.

Ask for Angela she is the best massage technician well worth the visit . Back pain and shoulder…read morepain hard to find someone is good . Thanks you Angela

Came in for an impromptu 30 minute session. Might need to schedule an appointment for an hour…read more Little language barrier. Massage was nice, would have enjoyed an hour, but they insisted on half hour. Massage table chin rest could be more comfortable.

Very relaxing atmosphere with clean rooms beautiful decor. The staff was friendly and courteous…read more The massage was great relaxed the tension in lower back and neck.

I have been using Barbie Smith Massage Associates for several years. They are located in downtown…read moreFredericksburg and I have to say that they are AWESOME!!! I have even called for a last minute emergency massage and they have fit me in!!! I cannot say enough about how friendly, and professional the staff is. Their prices are perfect, and I have never left unsatisfied. Last year I herniated a disk in my neck, and Barbie herself helped tremendously in my healing process. Please don't hesitate, if you need a massage this is your place!!!! Kim Cannon :)

Excellent massage by May! Very thorough and she paid special attention to my back which needed the…read moremost work. I'd definitely return.

Had a great massage here yesterday. I came in feeling run down and fatigued after a long week of…read morework and left refreshed and relaxed. The atmosphere was relaxing with dim lights and the usual quiet background music. I asked for 60 minute massage and was put in a private room. I told the masseuse hard pressure and she stood on my back to start the massage. The whole 60 minutes was glorious. I didn't want anything fancy so this is just what I needed. I left feeling so much better and felt like the price was very reasonable. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area!

Finally found a spot in Stafford who actually does massages and understands your needs…read more Deep tissue, stones, the works

As a (former) Licensed Massage Therapist, I am very much aware of what to look for in a Massage…read moreTherapist. Even without trying, I am unintentionally analyzing everything from start to finish; this can be both a curse and a blessing. Unfortunately, it can also sometimes make me a harsh critic; in other words, my standards are quite high. I've lived in Virginia for 9 years. In those years, I can literally count just one therapist that I experienced that exceeded my expectations, prior to this massage. All others fell short...and I don't mean "just barely". I mean so bad, they made me question whether they actually received an education, or were simply hanging fraudulent certifications and licensures on their walls. Stress Free Therapeutic Massage (Miss Lydia) reminded me of how remarkable a skilled massage therapist can be. From start to finish, she was indeed incredible! My husband purchased me a 90 minute Groupon. After leaving a message on her voicemail, I received a text message, requesting that I visit the website to schedule. She was booked out somewhat ahead, which now makes perfect sense. As someone who's worked in the field, I understand the importance of being on time for your appointment; there is often paperwork involved for first time visits, and most therapists run a pretty tight schedule, not allowing much idle time between clients. Therefore, if you're late, it runs into the next clients appointment, leaving the therapist faced with cutting your time short, which is often a difficult decision, because they certainly don't want to lose you as a client either. Finding the facility was somewhat tricky for me; I had a small commute to the office, and I wasn't familiar with the area. For reference, this place sits in the back of a building that says "Chiropractor" on the front. If you're looking at Pancho Villa, it's right to the left of the restaurant. Parking is in a lot in the back of the building. Lydia's office is up the steps, to the second floor. Upon arrival (at just after 1pm for my 1:30pm appointment), one of her clients was just heading out. Just as expected, I had some short paperwork, and she got me in 10 minutes early, at 1:20pm. She started with me face down, which ironically is my preferred method. She started on my back, focusing on my noted trouble points (low back and neck). Her pressure remained steady and consistent throughout the massage, showing that she was a seasoned professional. She has great deal of physical stamina and excellent manual dexterity. I personally prefer a firm pressure, and she achieved the perfect level of pressure throughout. She ended the massage just on time, at 10 till 3pm. At no point did I feel like I wasn't receiving the upmost attention and care. Lydia remained professional and skilled, utilizing a variety of techniques. She possesses the ability to use different modalities/approaches to address her clients' needs. Her facility is clean, her demeanor is warm, welcoming and professional. I highly recommend her!

Excellent massages! We had the couples massage again and always professional and absolutely…read morewonderful deep tissue massages!

I needed a last-minute massage on a Saturday. I called, and they were able to take me right away. I…read moredon't think that the place was dirty, but it just didn't feel clean. It was a little hard to communicate with the woman answering the phone and doing massages. I asked her to lighten up the pressure, but she just kept massaging at the deepest pressure level. I even started saying, "Oww!", and she would just laugh and keep going. I prefer medium to deep pressure. I left there feeling like I'd been in a fight for my life. Needless to say, I won't be going back. 2 Stars

I had a swedish massage with Yo-Yo to address lower back pain from shoveling snow. The massage was…read morerelaxing, and she spent a lot of time on my lower back, adjusting pressure as needed. The experience was very solid. She really focused on me and wasn't distracted like at a lot of places. Plenty of parking too.

My experience was extremely disappointing. I reserved an appointment online with a specific massage…read moretherapist. I arrived 10 minutes late, and upon arrival was told that the therapist I had booked was not working that day. They offered me a different therapist, but I was informed that this therapist had another appointment scheduled, meaning my session would be cut short. Because of this, I declined the massage and requested a refund. Both the massage therapist and the front desk staff agreed that I would be refunded, so I left without receiving any service. After waiting two weeks with no refund, I called to follow up and was told they would not issue one. In the end, I was charged despite receiving no service at all. This was very frustrating and unprofessional. I would not recommend this place.

My husband and I had scheduled massages and unfortunately had to reschedule due to military…read moreobligations and the guy on the phone with him went off on him and said rescheduling is still cancelling then continued to charge us 50% which was $100. This is in their policy but the male employee on the phone was not compassion to this situation what so ever when we were trying to reschedule and not cancel our appointment completely. Regardless of policy, does not give the staff entitlement to be rude... we will never book here again. Don't expect them to be compassionate to any military situation or unexpected life events. Rescheduling is the same as canceling in their eyes. Do yourself a favor and find some where else. Would give 0 stars if I could.

Domenica Grello is a lovely and super nice person. I was greeted as soon as I walked in and got…read moreoffered a glass of water. It was my first time being there so I showed up early to fill anything out, which did not take long at all. The room was very clean, neat, and adorable. She was an excellent masseuse and was sure to ask how her pressure was and if I was comfortable. After the relaxing 90 minutes, she gave me a warm towel to wipe off any lotion if desired. Once out of the room, she again offered me water. It was an easy checkout and the prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend!!