This is an overall excellent physical therapy and wellness center. The therapists are…read moreknowledgeable, professional, and supportive. The administrative staff is friendly and helpful, and the massage therapists are very good, overall. The facilities are clean and have plenty of private rooms for one-on-one therapy and massage. Parking is easy, free, and plentiful. CMA is far superior to the local chains, like Select PT. Do yourself a favor and visit them if you need therapy.

I had a 3 o'clock appointment to be fitted for orthotics. The day before I got a phone call…read morerequesting that I show up 15 minutes early. Why? At 3:15 I inquired how much longer is this going to be? The response I got was "They're just finishing up". I waited another 10 minutes with no sign of being escorted into where I could be fitted for the orthotics, so I left. My time is worth something too. When I got home, there was a message on my landline. I guess they were trying to get me back if I hadn't gone too far, but they forgot they were calling a landline and not a cell phone. So if you don't mind having your time wasted and you have nothing better to do than sit in a waiting room you won't mind being a customer of this company.

I made a last minute appointment for the same day after having a week of tension in my neck and…read moreshoulders that would not go away. I scheduled a one-hour cupping session with Amanda. Being new to cupping, I had no idea what to expect and, wow, it was better than I anticipated. Amanda took her time to talk with me when I arrived to get to know me and explain the cupping process. She spent the beginning of the appointment doing a deep tissue massage, focusing on my areas of tension. This included some stretching, which felt amazing. She was very knowledgeable, commenting on reasons for tension/knots in certain areas and even knowing from massaging my neck that I clench my teeth! At the end of the massage came the cupping. Amanda used stationary cups (the traditional ones that stay in place with suction) as well as cups that she moved around, describing it as almost a "reverse massage." This was a "hurts but feels good" situation for me. I really enjoyed it, and felt like the tension in my neck and shoulders was finally relieved. Amanda suggested an epsom salt bath and rest as cupping is intended to detox the body. I took her suggestions and felt so relaxed. The cupping did leave marks but they went away in about a week. I would absolutely go back for a massage and cupping!

Clean, warm, cozy, and quiet setting! Merrily was amazing…read more She was thoughtful and made sure any request I had was met. She is very knowledgeable and talented. I booked the 75 minute serenity massage which incorporated some cranial sacral therapy and hot stone massage. I would highly recommend her and this location.

After my massage therapist, who I had been seeing for years, moved out of the country last year, I…read moretried a few other massage places, but none of them felt like home. I had a 60 minute Swedish Massage with Elle at Body of Needs Spa yesterday and have finally found my new MT and Spa home!! The experience begins with being welcomed by their delightful receptionist who offered me water and had me fill out their very detailed intake form that asks everything from specific areas of focus, lotion or oil preference, amount of pressure and all the things your MT needs to tailor your massage. Elle came out to get me and brought me in to a very tranquil treatment room. There is a whiteboard on the wall and Elle used it to note where I wanted her to focus, any thing that was important to me for my massage and then she stepped out so that I could undress. As she started the massage, the pressure was a little lighter than I wanted so I told her and she immediately adjusted. She really worked on my problem areas and gave a great full body massage!! I'm a little sore today, but in the best possible way!! I immediately scheduled my next appointment with Elle as soon as I got in the car; a 90 minute this time,. Their online booking makes it so easy to book, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. Needless to say Elle and Body of Needs are my new go to!!

The only picture I took was while I was waiting for my massage. However, all other photos that are…read morelinked with this business are very accurate. This spa is hidden on Main Street in Middletown and is absolutely perfect. You are greeted by the receptionist when you walk in and offered tea or water while you wait. There are several private service rooms. I had a 90 minute deep tissue with Mackenzie. She was excellent at determining where I needed attention and how much pressure. The room was relaxing with the proper lighting and music. The table was heared. Prices were reasonable. I am happily sore and feel much better! I will absolutely be back to see Mackenzie again!!! I think I found my new local spot.

***Late Review** Appointment date was Sunday 4/7/2024. I scheduled a 60 minute massage with Corii…read more I arrived about 10 minutes early and was greeted with a welcoming smile! Corii led me to the massage room and we went over a series of questions to clarify a few things then got right to work! The environment was so relaxing and serene. Corii allowed me to relax and enjoy but checked in a few times to make sure I was ok. The massage was great and left me feeling so refreshed. My upper and lower back got some extra attention and it was exactly what I needed! Corii was very intuitive and was able to adjust the level of the massage to fit my needs. I have had neck and back pain for years and all areas were addressed. After the massage, she showed me the other studios and explained what other services were offered.The overall experience was amazing 10/10 and I booked another massage in 2 weeks!

I have been there before and I always had a good experience. However this time they asked what my…read moreconcerns were and I explicitly told them. Then when my massage was happening I had to remind them about my problem areas, one which was my ankle. She spent maybe 3 minutes on it and moved on. And my other areas of concern were not massages at all even though at the beginning of my appointment she asked if I wanted to avoid the areas and I told her, no please massage those. I was so unhappy with my massage I won't be going back.

I think Evan is fantastic! Very knowageable on all points how the body operates and how everything…read moreis connected. He goes beyond just the traditional relaxing message he does actual real body work. Sometimes just a little painful in the process but when you walk out the door you have a smile on your face and absolutely fantastic! Highly recommend him.

Evan is an incredible practitioner. The infrared sauna was also excellent. Everything is very…read moreclean. The space is relaxing. I have been to other types of saunas but I didn't realize there special benefits to infrared saunas. Evan has always been a thoughtful educator and was able to answer my questions about how it can help with sleep, pain relief, and heart health. The office processes also seem smooth. Booking and payment were seamless. Evan was very responsive with communications. I would recommend him highly.

I went to see Santina in October of 2025 for the first time after receiving a gift card for Body…read moreFocus. My session included a combination of Deep Tissue and Ashiatsu massage. While I am familiar with, and routinely receive deep tissue massage from other therapists and centers, Santina's technique catered to my comfort level in a way I have never experienced. The Ashiatsu massage was my first, and it did not disappoint. The therapeutic aspects were very evident in the following days through the diminished chronic pain level associated with past injuries. I highly recommend Body Focus as it has warm, inviting and very relaxing atmosphere. Santina's expertise and professionalism was evident in every aspect of Body Focus. Jim R

I've been a regular client of Body Focus for over three years. I've been getting massages for at…read moreleast 20 years and Santina is by far one of the most intuitive and perceptive massage therapists I've been to. Her massage studio is housed in a cute rehabbed red train caboose located in the quaint Cromwell historic district. Talk about charm! Easy access to her place from both 91 or Route 9. Literally minutes from Middletown, Portland, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield, and Glastonbury. Plenty of parking and easy accessibility with stairs and a ramp from the parking lot. Santina is proficient in many styles of massage that you won't find at your run-of-the-mill massage places. Not only will this be the best massage you can get but the owner is probably one of the most genuinely nice people you will meet. She cares deeply about each client, pays attention to the small details, and is always super pleasant and professional. If you're a believer like me that only people with good positive karma/energy should be in your personal space, Santina is who you want in your corner. A++++ all the way around.

Woke up around 4 A.M. with neck and shoulder pain. I tried to sleep it off, but it just got worse…read moreso I got our of bed at 6:30 A.M. and looked online at omsoma.com hoping that Danielle had an appointment available today. To my luck and surprise she did. Even better she suggested this summer special massage. Anyone who knows me knows I love everything that is included in this massage. First off it is 75 minutes vs 60 minutes (one hour is never enough is it?), it is done with coconut oil (smells so good and is so good for your skin), then a warm compress steeped in essential oils is applied to area after it is massaged (the aromatherapy fills the senses is heavenly), followed by a cool compress steeped in cucumber water (ahhh, bliss in this humidity). Aaaannddd it's $15 off for a limited time...wwhhaaattt?! Happy early birthday to me. What neck and shoulder pain? Gone! With each minute of this massage I was saying thank you in my mind over and over again. I've been going to Danielle long before I was even married, and loves what she does for a living and it shows. Over the past two decades she's been there to help me simply feel pampered and relaxed, as well as helped me times in my life that I've been in excruciating pain and couldn't lift my arm or my head. She's fixed me each and every time. I've also experienced massages from others at Soma and I have never been disappointed. If Danielle isn't available, I know I'm in good hands with others at Soma. Hope they keep this massage available for the winter, and they can just omit the cool cucumber water compress (though I personally would love that year round too!). Even if they don't and this is just a dinner offering, no worries. Go for a 75 minute deep tissue massage or a hot stone massage or whatever sounds good to you from Soma's offerings.

I hate to have to write this review as i have been a health and wellness customer of many…read moreestablishments over the years and tried earnestly to communicate with the staff att Soma to give feedback who became defensive and unpleasant. I booked a massage online using their system and received a confirmation of my booking after I placed my credit card. When I arrived (40 minute drive from my home), there was no available therapist. I was told that the spa was changing online booking systems and that they were sorry and that the therapist was probably sick. They did try to call to find someone last minute and offered me a 50% discount on my next massage which was very generous. So, I tried again to book a service the next day, received a confirmation and decided to call the number online to double confirm so as not to end up in the same situation. I did so 2 days in a row and even sent a text via a chatbot and never heard back. I decided to try calling the chatbot number and someone answered. She confirmed my appointment and then proceeded to ask me if I would be willing to change my service booking since the therapist usually doesn't like doing multiple services if they take 3 hours. I asked if the therapists communicate their preferences so that customers can't book something which cannot be performed. The receptionist started to get defensive and asked if I knew that 3 hours was a long time to book services for. I then asked her if I could give her some constructive feedback: that I found it very difficult to communicate with Soma and effectively book services-something I've done online hundreds of times over the years with different businesses. Surprisingly, she felt the need to announce that she would cancel my appointment and tried to hang up on me. I was able to get her to hear me in my request that my feedback simply be fed up to the management, but I experienced her as persistent in her "not my problem or responsibility" message. I told her that as a receptionist, she is the outward face of her company even if she isn't the owner or therapist. Overall an incredibly unprofessional experience. I will not return and will warn friends against Soma. There are so many wonderful businesses with excellent customer service in the area which I would encourage people to patron.

Bookmarking the Center for Higher Living for my future appointments for sure! I had my deep tissue…read moremassage with Toby and it was absolutely everything I needed. I am always on the go traveling, working, exercising, and out and about. I need these massages every few weeks to reset my body and heal. Toby is absolutely fantastic and pays great attention to where my most sensitive pressure points are and helps fix them. The vibes at the Center for Higher Living create a peaceful environment making it easy to let go and get into the state needed to fully relax. Def will need to look at all the programs for wellness offered here since the space is definitely one to do things like yoga and holistic programs. I will absolutely be back for more appointments, especially with Toby who is caring and attentive to his clients.