Was in town for a week and really messed up my back. Needed to find a massage before I could get…read morehome but was hesitant to go to a small local place. Without a doubt the best massage I have ever had. Ishvara used the right amount of pressure to get my lower back right. She was professional and polite and gave a great massage. Sadly I don't live in the area because I would like to be a regular there. This will be the first place I'll go when I'm back in town. Update: the next morning my back felt good as new.

Extremely highly recommend!!! I get a regular massage monthly in my town. Here on vacation, my wife…read moreand I signed up for a massage, each. OMG, we have never had one as good as the one we received from Lake Lure Massage! I now realize, esp. in comparison, that the person I have been using is not just Ok, but so-so. NIW I am spoiled and I have to find a new one back home ... Plus her rates are very reasonable and in line with what I pay monthly at a discounted rate for prepaying

----------UPDATED REVIEW:…read more I'm keeping my original review posted (for now), but wanted to keep the Yelp community up to date on my findings. Not 30 minutes after I posted my original Yelp review the owner called me to seriously, super-duper apologize. Like really, REALLY, REALLY apologize. They did have a tech glitch, and she just felt terrible about the whole situation. To make it up to me, not only is she refunding me the cost from my previous, not-so-great 50 min massage, but is giving me a complimentary (80 minute!!) massage to show that they really, truly, want to apologize, and want me to have a great experience with Hand and Stone. I'm putting my review in currently at 4 stars, because honestly- this was just fabulous service, and totally made up for my previous experience. I'm not willing to give it 5 stars (yet)- time will tell, based on the quality/experience of my upcoming massage. I will update Yelp once I see how this all pans out. ----------ORIGINAL REVIEW: Okay. So when I left my massage, I was planning on leaving a 3 star review. It is now a 2 star review. Why? Because I can't get anyone to return my freaking messages! Let's back up. My husband received a GREAT, relaxing massage (from Peter) and immediately signed us each up for a membership, allowing us each to get a monthly massage. This was in November. The following month (December) we returned- he went to see Peter, and I requested a massage with a female massage therapist. The ladies at the front desk were great, the spa seemed clean, and I couldn't wait for my massage (with Kayla). Yeah. Kayla....wasn't great. From the moment I walked in the door, she clearly just wanted to get me in and out as quickly as possible. I felt like it was a revolving door type of massage. She didn't give off a relaxing/calming vibe, she yanked and pulled the cloths around me, and the biggest thing- I specifically told her my upper back was in a lot of pain and I needed help with knots. She instead seemed to give me the general "standard" massage (I swear she spent more time on my legs). My shoulders didn't feel any better when I left, and the knots were still there. Listen. Maybe Kayla was having a bad day. Maybe she just wasn't feeling it. I wasn't expecting some out-of-this-world amazing experience, but man....my HUSBAND does a better job of working knots out of my back. She just didn't seem to care. There was no intuition in her massage; there was no sense of care or healing or....anything. She wasn't present. Halfway through my massage I thought to myself, "ugh. I'm done. Can I go now?!" I shouldn't feel that way. In a MASSAGE. In what's supposed to be relaxing. So I left the spa feeling.....well, rather disappointed. It just wasn't great, and my back still hurt. But I figured, one bad experience doesn't mean I need to make a big deal out of it. She was professional enough, I guess? So I sent Hand and Stone an email, giving them a heads up about my experience. I wasn't expecting a grand apology or anything along those lines- just an acknowledgement. They didn't respond. I thought, well, maybe their system was being wonky. So I private messaged them on Facebook. They "saw" the message. (It's FB. When you see the message, it's obvious). They didn't respond. I sent a second message. They "saw" my message. They still, didn't respond. Here's my point. I left disappointed, but didn't want to make a big deal. I sent them THREE private messages to keep this off of Yelp, and give them the benefit of the doubt. Two weeks later, at this point....I've moved from disappointed to just dang frustrated. I had a bad massage. I tried to communicate that. They aren't responding to my messages. So Yelp, here you go. I haven't decided if I'm going to cancel my membership, or give them one more try (with a different massage therapist). At this point, I'm leaning towards throwing in the towel completely.

Rude staff! wouldn't re-schedule and charged me for missed appointment…read more Not exactly a welcoming environment for massage. Stick to local massage therapists and avoid a corporate hustle.

I booked a 60 minute deep tissue massage with Jonathan as a graduation gift to myself…read more Conveniently, I was also having some shoulder and neck pain from sleeping awkwardly. First, the building itself is fantastic! As Jonathan explained it, it used to be about 300 feet up the hill from where it originally stood, and was scheduled to be torn down. The folks had it moved and renovated into the state it is in now. It's a beautiful building inside and out, and gets you excited about being there. Jonathan's demeanor and professionalism are both top notch. I was able to immediately relax with him, putting me at ease for my appointment. He communicates well throughout the session, from first meeting, through your massage, and after your treatment. He makes sure that your needs are met and that the treatment is adjusted to you. His studio is great as well. Cool colors and pleasant sounds meet you immediately, and the gently burning fireplace provides a perfect warm counterpoint. Speaking of warm, the massage table is warmed and ready for you to relax, and the drape is luxurious and provides for perfect modesty for those that are concerned. Jonathan even had a glass of water waiting for before/after my massage. What a great touch! In short, Jonathan provided the best massage and best massage experience I have ever had, and I won't hesitate to book with him again in the future.

This is a beautifully renovated 100plus yr old home. I am so thrilled this business is in town as…read moreit provides multiple healing professionals in one comfortable and convent location. April does an amazing therapeutic and relaxing massage. I really like the natural oils that she uses. So relaxing. Ann is a talented acupuncturist who is helping me with an old soft tissue injury. I have met the other professionals at the open house and felt comfortable with them all. I highly recommend them,

Do yourself a favor and book an appointment with Joel today. I have been seeing him for almost two…read moreyears and he continues to work wonders on my body. I can't recommend him enough. I've given multiple family members gift certificates for his massages and it has always gone over so well. My sister has even booked multiple appointments with him since. As a busy New Yorker who works a minimum of six days a week and travels all around the city, I can't begin to express how appreciative I am of what Joel does. I am a musician and carry countless bags and instruments while constantly standing on public transportation. No matter what part of my body ails me, Joel is able to work magic and make my body feel relaxed and work better. He also offers cupping and it is truly one of the most relaxing and rejuvenating massages I've ever experienced. His prices are great and you won't regret it.

As a retired clinical massage therapist, I am very careful about who I choose to work on my body. I…read morereceived the best bodywork from Joel that I have had in many years. The extent to which he relieved stress in my muscles was impressive. His attention to the areas I requested was spot on and he took great care around areas where I have had injuries. I left his table feeling the best I have in months. Reserve a 90 minutes session. You will be glad you did.

My and my husband would definitely recommend this service to any couple looking for a relaxing…read moretime. The couples massage was an awesome experience. The service has great employees & superb massages. We look forward to going back again soon.

Severe neck and shoulder pain brought me to Asheville Massage and Wellness, and I am grateful that…read moreI found my way to William's table. He skillfully used deep pressure, which I enjoyed for one hour head to toe, and it was a delightful experience! They have group package deals that I may explore when it's time to return.

My wife and I went to this place for massages for years and had nothing but great experiences. The…read morestaff are kind, friendly, attentive, responsive, and very professional.

Everything about my wife and my massage was impeccable.. I highly recommend without the reservationread more

Kara Demetry is a gifted therapist. I can not recommend her enough. This is easily the best…read moretreatment I have ever had. She is intuitive, hard working and professional. As a physical therapist, I have many repetitive movement injuries and felt relief immediately. Thank you Kara!

We came here due to a surprise that my spouse had booked for us. I was skeptical at first but once…read morewe were settled into the relaxation cave things improved. Enjoyed the ambiance and furniture to support some device-free meditation & relaxation time. The staff here were helpful and offered a breathing exercise to start our relaxation time. The team cares about your experience. Overall for the experience we purchased, it was a nice time. I would imagine going to a massage during this experience would be the way to do it with maximum enjoyment though! Next time!

My friends and I did an hour relaxation and guided meditation in the Salt Cave as a group and…read morereally enjoyed it. It's a unique experience and our guide was super sweet and easygoing. She easily answered questions after and before about what to expect and offered us tips on how best to relax and enjoy our experience. You lock up your goodies in a large dresser while inside and are encouraged not to bring electronics in (the salt can be corrosive to batteries) and must wear socks. The spa and gift shop area is really nice and we saw a ton of beautiful salt lamps inside the gift shop after our hour. I loved the themed items for sale and their body oils and salt scrubs are phenomenal. The salt cave itself is pretty impressive and a unique experience I hadn't ever tried before. I believe she said there were 30 tons of rock salt inside and it was even hanging from the ceiling! It's based upon an original such cave in Poland. Loved it. Highly recommend you come and try this if you are open to new experiences and have never done it. The team here are wonderful and it's in beautiful neighborhood and part of town we enjoyed walking around afterwards. They have an attached parking lot and plenty of nearby parking.