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!

My father came to visit from Long Island. I wanted him to have a relaxing massage day and we are…read morenew to the area. I always worry when it come to spas and massage places as it can be very hit or miss. This place did not disappoint! Very friendly staff working in the front. I got my father the lime scalp massage and 1 hour deep tissue massage. Sauna and oxygen bar before the two services. I came back in 2 1/2 hours to pick up my dad and he was VERY happy with the services! Thanks

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.

Great experience. Received a deep tissue massage by Doina. Always a great sign when you slip onto…read morethe table and it's pre-heated. She really put a lot of effort and strength into her work. Def recommend

The website link takes you to Wayfair.com to see light bulbs. Up till then I was all in. Nope, not…read moreeven gonna try now.

i have been seeing dr mark for 5+ years and i recently was diagnosed with frozen shoulder. Spoke…read morewith the doc and he said we could try the cold laser treatment on it and it really helped. I would recommend it if you have this issue. Staff is great and they always get me back early and I get in and out with no issues.

Still loving dr. Mark and team Tammy. Have been seeing him for years and when I need him, he's "…read moregot my back"! Hahaha. Now he is helping with my gut health. Personalized care and makes me confident with all we discuss and all treatment. I refer him every time I get a chance because everyone should be getting help. Changed my life

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

This place is running some sketchy business. First of all, they charge $5 just to use a credit…read morecard. They do not know how to massage properly. The girl I had, had some weak muscles as well, her elbows were squeaking the whole time she was massaging my back! I get massages all the time and this is by far the worst massage I have gotten. The receipt I got was from another company- LL Health so this business is doing something sketchy.

I absolutely love this place! I recommend going here to all my friends. I feel the price is great,…read moreespecially for it being in VA. If you are looking to work out knots this place does it for me every time.

Be careful they will steal from you. Massage was 40 for 30mins I tipped 7. She told me square app…read morecharges a fee I said that was fine.I heard her mumble after typing into a calculator 48.32 then she swiped my card and I looked and it said 50 I asked why and she said square app charges a 3 dollar fee I already knew it was a lie. I went to my car checked the square app website for what the charge should've been and it was only 1.32. Kind of silly to risk losing a customer to scam an extra 2 bucks out of them

I can't say enough good things about this place. I have tried three other massage places in…read moreStafford including the big chain Massage Envy. This is the best massage I have gotten by far! The massages are consistently excellent. With a lot of places it is hit or miss. Okay I like a deep tissue massage and I want to masseuse to work on problem areas. At many places even when I ask them to work on specific problem areas they give me a basic rub down. At Foot Spa I don't even have to ask them to work on specific areas because somehow he finds out where those areas are and he works on them until they are better. I started there by getting a foot massage because I found a card at the car wash that said they had a real cheap foot massage and my feet needed some help. The foot massage was life-changing for me. I left there feeling lighter and taller. I'm not kidding. There are some drawbacks as well. Twice when I went there the place smelled of smoke like someone had been smoking a Turkish cigarette. But the last few times that has not been an issue. The couple that run it have a very limited grasp of the English language. But they are delightful people they do what they can to make sure they understand what you're asking for. They have a price chart on the wall and will point out what you've asked for to make sure they got it right. If you don't like a good for massage with deep tissue work this might not be the best place for you. I don't know because that's all I've ever gotten. They might go with a relaxation massage if you ask for it. And I should also mention that some of the massage gets into some areas that might make some people uncomfortable. For example, I had no idea how much tension I had in my buttocks. It was a little uncomfortable for me to have someone squeezing and rubbing and pushing on my buttocks but the fact is I felt much better afterwards. I'm sure if I'd ask him to not do that he would've not but I let him and it paid off. I try to go every two weeks. And the rates are really reasonable. Last night I got a 90 minute massage for $110. I think the foot massage might have been $40 for an hour or something like that but don't quote me on it. The place isn't a fancy day spa, they don't have some of the luxury of waiting area amenities that other places have. But the fact is I've never had to sit in the waiting room. They are a small business and they do good work and they're nice people. I would encourage you to at least try them I think they're the best in Stafford by far.

I very much enjoyed the attention to detail when adjusting various parts of the body and stretching…read moreor massaging based on what's needed, and in a way that can actually help your pain points feel better. In comparison to a massage from a place like massage envy, my experience here felt way more therapeutic and would provide lasting results for the next few days. I highly recommend and will definitely be returning! Ask for Kelly. She knows what she is doing.

We paid for a one-year membership and explicitly requested that it not be renewed. Despite this, we…read morecontinue to be charged. This is extremely frustrating and feels dishonest. Customers should be able to trust that their cancellation requests will be honored without having to chase down unauthorized charges. Until this is resolved, I cannot recommend this service.