I have been coming to green leaf for a few years now and it has a very cozy feel. The staff makes me feel like family and Elizabeth gives the best deep tissue massages (the kind that hurt so good). She uses unscented oil/body butter and it doesn't leave residue on my clothes afterwards. The tables can be heated and they play soothing music, it is all very relaxing. I have only seen one other masseuse but they each have different specialties so you are sure to find what you need. They also sell bulk packages that make getting regular massages much more affordable. read more

Kelly is the absolute best. My job is quite hard on my body, & she healed issues that I've had trouble with for years. I have gone three times now & always leave feeling better than before. The office is super laid back, so you instantly feel relaxed upon arrival. I'm a firm believer in Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy now. read more

Had an ok deep tissue massage with Kelly, but it wasn't particularly deep, and I don't feel like it did too much for me. However, since booking a massage online here, I've starting getting constant spam emails from dozens of "wellness" pseudoscience newsletters and websites, so I'm pretty sure they're sharing/selling their customer data. read more

TLDR: Owner actually said, "look, I'm not going to give you everything I've got. I have like four more clients after you." Full review: My partner had recommended Greenleaf to me and I was excited to find an appointment with the owner Kelly before a stressful event I have coming up. I indicated on the form that I preferred mild to moderate pressure since I was a new client and didn't know what to expect. Everyone's experience of what pressure they like is different and communication is key. Once the service started, I asked for deeper pressure like she and the paperwork asked me to do. On the first request I asked for moderate pressure because that's how the form described the pressure after 'mild'. She seemed annoyed, saying "I don't know what that means." I apologized and said, "I think an increase in pressure is okay." On the second request, she stopped abruptly and said, "look, I'm not going to give you everything I've got. I have like four more clients after you." I felt extremely vulnerable and stayed silent for the rest of the service. I tipped 25% and left feeling more stressed than when I arrived. Needless to say, I won't be returning or referring. My partner was shocked she spoke to me that way and does not plan to return or refer moving forward. I love supporting local businesses and easily could have become a monthly/bi-weekly client. Really bummed the owner thought that was an okay thing to say. read more

I just got done with a massage with Blake and I was deeply disappointed I didn't get a deep tissue massage like I asked for and I felt like I should've had to even pay for the appointment and he was extremely late on top of that. It's too bad that I feel like this but I will definitely take my business somewhere else if you can't even get another massage therapist who can actually do Deep tissue massage read more

Elyse you ROCK! It takes me a while to find someone that is a fit for me when it comes to getting a massage. And I didn't know who to go with since a lot of the reviews are 7 months to a year old. So I decided to just give it a try and let me tell you I did good lol, so happy with everything from start to finish. Can't wait to go back for my deep tissue massage because my body needs it. Elyse energy was so positive and really made me relax, you can also see her for Reiki. read more

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I had a deep tissue massage here years ago. I had a Younger massage therapist. It wasn't a bad Massage, but I don't feel it was worth $70. The massage itself felt like what I would get at one of those membership chains. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't really very good either. It was not a deep tissue either. She did however asked me if the pressure was good and I did let her know that she could apply deeper and harder pressure. She tried to play a little deeper pressure, but it wasn't that significant and I didn't feel any less stressed or relieved of tension afterwards. Essentially felt about the same. I realize that the price of a massage doesn't always guarantee that you'll get a great massage. I don't think it was bad, but it wasn't what I expected or wanted. read more

This was a business I have frequented over the past six months and have always been treated fairly by all the employees until today. Rather than greeting me, the owner Kelly, treated me as if I was soliciting even though I had a scheduled appointment. She was unaware of what type of massage I booked online and spoke to me in a condescending tone that was not conducive for a positive customer experience. I decided to politely walk out instead of going through with the massage, and was still met with combative behavior. I will not be returning to this establishment. read more

Initial appointment with Kelly. Brusque, robotic and didn't seem to want my business from the time I walked in. Poor attitude and maybe having a bad day but no way was I trusting my body with that individual. Walked out during interview - it was that bad. Customer facing .. you gotta be better read more

I tried Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy (MAT) about 18 months ago after years of neck pain without relief. This was my Hail Mary, as I had utilized many massages, multiple rounds of physical therapy, and ongoing chiropractic care without fully eliminating the pain. Prior to the onset of the pain I was pretty active and afterwards could not engage in once-loved activities without hurting. Kelly was honest in that this would not be a one time fix. I attended biweekly sessions for several months and then moved to monthly/every six weeks once I began working out again. I'm running regularly again, which I never thought I'd be able to do a year ago. I can't recommend MAT (and Kelly) enough. read more

Ok, so, I was visiting from California, the land of spas and massages and I came across this place. OMG! I got a special 60 min. massage for my lymph system and I left floating and glowing from it. Elyse Wade is a true healer, no doubt. Make sure to book while you can! Will be back when I'm in town for sure! read more

Update: Elise and Bobby are excellent!! This establishment has a relaxing environment and staff that want to relax you! Gotta go!

Massages are good, not great, & a bit overpriced for where you are & what you get. The place needs a very thorough cleaning. I know it's usually dimly lit and all but... vacuum & dust please! I'll change my rating when I hear it's been tidied up - but think I'll go elsewhere for my massages. read more

GreenLeaf Myoskeletal Alignment & Massage Therapy - Accumulated dust and total lack of vacuuming in a massage room. - Massage Therapy Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

I walked into Greenleaf a tense mess and James had me walking out feeling AMAZING! He was the perfect mix of getting the knots out and relaxing massage. I will be back to see him regularly!! read more

Angelina just gave me a great deep tissue massage. She listened to my problems beforehand and addressed each and every one thoroughly throughout the massage. I highly recommend this place and Angelina. I immediately booked another appointment right afterwards. read more

I very pleased with Greenleaf Bodywork massage therapists!! They offer a special when you are new, so I've tried two therapists & both of them were (very) good and very professional. The place is clean and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. I just tried Kaitlyn and she does amazing Myofascial massage.. If you are a mother, or hair stylist I highly recommend this massage (I nanny for two young children) and it takes a huge toll on your shoulders and muscles every where. I could feel every tension ache releasing! I have re-booked in a few weeks. I get massages all over & My sister owns her own Co, but I wanted something closer to Royal Oak. I suggest 90 minutes to get the full affect of an amazing massage! read more

Went for the first time this week. Had a few days off, so went on a Thursday. Between working out a little, and stress from work, a massage was exactly what I needed. First time customers get a great deal, and if you pre-pay your next appt, it saves you money as well. Sophia was great. Used some essential oils and the hour seemed to go by too last. Probably need to do 80 minutes next time. Bonus- parking on 9 mile was pretty open when I went. read more

WONDERFUL! I was surprised that some of the reviews said this wasn't a normal massage for them. The room was dark and cute and a typical massage room for me but I guess everyone has different experiences! Tyra worked on me and when I say worked, she worked! For me to really enjoy my deep tissue massages, I need firm pressure and Tyra did just that. She also gave me helpful tips at the end of the session. I got a Groupon for a 60 min massage here and I couldn't be more satisfied. The people were all really nice too. I will be back for sure! read more

I have been going to Greenleaf for over 10 years and they literally changed my life. I was in an auto accident in 1999 and suffered injuries requiring a cervical spinal fusion surgery. Afterwords I went to physical therapy, the only relief I got was from the 10 minutes of "massage" they gave me. But I was still lacking in any range of motion and still very tense. That's when I found Greenleaf! I found a therapist who understood my issues and specialized in chronic pain. I was not only able to get relief from the pain and tension, I finally got back a range of motion in my neck (almost 100%) that I had not had in years! Short to say "I finally got my life back! read more

I had an amazing experience here. I was concern about parking since the location is in Ferndale. However, there is a parking lot right in front of their office. & for 1 hour and 15 minutes it was like 75 cents. Not bad at all. The staff was friendly. I bought a Groupon for a 60 min deep tissue massage. Rachel was my masseuse. The music was relaxing and the massage table is heated. I felt like I died and went to heaven. I was so relaxed the entire day after my massage. Rachel definitely helped me get rid of all of the knots in my back. I have scoliosis, so these massages are necessary for my survival. She did an amazing job! read more

Greenleaf Bodywork was my first massage. It was such a great spa atmosphere. My compliments to the owner.

Credit where credit is due. After a very bad experience during a very bad week a few months ago, I thought I wouldn't come back. However, they did give me a gift certificate for what happened and today I decided to give Greenleaf another try. I had a fantastic massage with Rachel. She is STRONG -- which for me is a good thing because I like deep pressure. And no scheduling snafus this time! Only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that the reservation system is still behind the times -- it'd be nice to be able to see which therapists are available on which days. However, I did hear that they're going to be moving to a web-based reservation system -- very excited to hear that! tl;dr version: I gave it another shot and it was good. I am again a Greenleaf client. read more

I came here today for the first time looking for a great massage and I was not disappointed! Other reviewers had recommended Elizabeth and luckily I was able to book an appointment with her for the next day. For some reason, my gps took me to the west end of nine mile (they are located on the east end!). When I called for location clarification, the people at the front were so kind and told me where they were located and to just take my time (I probably sounded frazzled knowing I was going to be a couple minutes late at this point). Once I found the place, I was greeted so warmly. I filled out my information and was taken back by Elizabeth. She asked what I was looking for out of my massage and if I had anything I wanted her to focus on. She also made sure to ask if I had any place she should avoid (new tattoos, rashes, etc) I've had maybe a handful of massages in my life, and this was by far the best. She focused on exactly what we had discussed as problem areas for me. I left feeling so much better than when I had arrived and I will be coming back sooner than later! read more

Great massage spot! Have been there twice, both Elizabeth and Kaitlin are absolutely amazing and I left feeling rejuvenated. Keep an eye out for new client/rebook deals, but even at full price the massage is absolutely worth it. read more

Last week I enjoyed my first ever actual massage. I searched around on Yelp to find one that could accommodate at a later time in the evening due to my work schedule and stumbled upon GreenLeaf Bodywork. What a wonderful find it was. Parking was fairly straight forward, as I parked across the street in the public lot. Upon first entry into the venue, it was calming and warming. It wasn't busy up front and I filled out my new client paperwork while the in house dog came up to me and allowed me to pet him/her(I think the dog was a she named Sphinx). Very calm and friendly dog so nothing to worry about I'd say. It was almost like it was planned, as I finished the paper work, Sophia walked up and I was ready to go. A quick trip to the restroom before hand and then I was instructed on how things will go and what to expect. She made sure I was okay with the scented oil and that if I had any requests just to mention them or ask. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless and easy. Though I know I have difficulty fully relaxing my body, I seemed to be able to relax much more than normal. Sophia was able to work out a lot of the knots in my upper back and shoulders and allowed for much greater movement and flexibility in those areas. After everything, there was brief discussion on what I should work on and what will help reduce the knots down the road. At time of payment I was told I could prepay for another session with the same price, so of course I did, and I look forward to setting up that next massage soon! Can't wait! Thank you so much GreenLeaf Bodywork! read more

im 31 and this is my third massage, ever. So, i found this place via groupon & decided to indulge because i had been experiencing really bad upper back pain. I was lucky enough to have autumn as my masseuse. she was so sweet and tailored the massage to what i wanted/needed. She checked in with me 1-2 times during the massage to make sure that she was using just the right amount of pressure. When i asked her to turn it up a notch, she somehow knew the perfect amount of pressure to apply. She tailored conversation to my hints- so whenever i started it she continued, otherwise she just let my mind relax. One star off only for the way the studio is. So, the room was small, but i think comparable to other places ive visited. But room was too close to the reception/waiting room. So, while for most of my massage i was able to zone out because the music was loud enough, i was still able to hear things like the occasional floorboard creak, or someone banging something- which startled me enough to feel my muscles tense up. Again, this didn't ruin my experience, but it wasn't ideal. However, despite the ambiance hick ups, this place will be on my radar. My back feels a TON better. Thanks Autumn and i definitely plan on returning :) read more

Y'all...absolutely AMAZING! Elizabeth was nothing short of incredible! She was professional, informative, and I would certainly consider her a part of my wellness team. The healing warmth of her hands left me feeling incredibly relaxed and rejuvenated. read more

I've been going to Greenleaf for a few years. I've always had different massage therapist in an effort to find the best fit for me. Greenleaf has attentive therapists that provide unique and relaxing experiences in their own ways. I'd like to give a shout out to Elizabeth(Beth). She gave me the best massage I've had and focused greatly on my problem areas. read more

I have been going to GreenLeaf for 3 years now for massage therapy. I cannot say enough good about them. They are kind, compassionate and excellent at what they do! read more

I was lucky enough to schedule Beth for an upper body massage. I woke up with a stiff neck and Beth performed a miracle! I can finally twist and turn my neck again. I've had many massages but never returned to the same person. I will return to Beth! read more

Awesome spot for a great massage! Not a fussy or fancy spa kind of place. If you are expecting cucumber water and white walls you should perhaps look elsewhere. If what you are looking for is a great massage with a friendly massage therapist at a very reasonable rate, look no further than Greenleaf! I've used multiple therapists here and have had great massages each time. I always do a 60 minute deep tissue massage, but they also do hot stone massage, prenatal, reiki, shiatsu and Thai massages. You can even get a couples massage. They offer Saturday and Sunday hours (which is downright unheard of!) and are open until 8 pm Monday - Friday. And don't forget to check in on Yelp for $5 off your massage! read more

After a couple weeks of being sore, I finally came to realize that I needed a massage. Thanks to the yelpers and your awesome reviews I booked a session with Greenleaf Bodywork. And it was the best massage I've ever gotten. The atmosphere is relaxing. Nothing crazy, just how you would expect a massage place to be: quiet, darkish, aromatic and private. As soon as Gina started with my shoulders she knows that I've been on the computers a lot and I'm extremely right handed. She worked out every knot on my shoulders and my back. All of a sudden i just felt like, the weight off my shoulders are gone. I also asked Gina to work on my knees, which by the way, you can ask them to work on specific areas. My knees would always feel jammed every time I run on the treadmill. And Gina basically just pushed my whole leg back to where it should be. I never expected anything like that from a massage. It's a bit of extreme. But in my case, it was everything I needed. "Now it's time for you to come back to earth, which is the worst part of the massage", said Gina. And indeed it was. Coz in my ultimate dream world, I'll always have somebody like Gina massaging me 24/7. If you have a birthday coming up, they'll also knock 10 dollars off. I really think that''ll be a great birthday gift for myself. read more

Awesome!! I was hesitant to buy/use a Groupon for Greenleaf since I love Essential Massage so much, but I'm definitely glad I tried it! Greenleaf is a relatively small, very clean massage studio on 9 Mile in Ferndale. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by a smiling receptionist who handed me some paperwork to fill out. Once I was done with that, my masseuse took me to my room for the massage. What I liked about Greenleaf more than anything, even Essential, is that she asked me what my problem areas were and if I wanted her to focus anywhere. Since I'm an office monkey who sits at a computer all day, I asked for my back, shoulders, and arms only. I'm so glad!! Usually they spend half the massage rubbing my legs (even when I tell them I want them to focus on my back/shoulders) which I don't dig, so I was really happy she asked and listened. Another thing I liked is that this chick really used pressure!! Like to the point that I'm sore today, one day afterwards. She worked every knot she found, stretched my arms out, and generally made me feel super relaxed. This is the first massage where one hour was actually enough because she did it right! I'm usually left wishing it had been longer since they missed this knot or that spot etc. Finally, when I was leaving, she pulled me aside and said she wanted to talk to me. "Oh great," I thought. "Now she's going to try to sell me another session..." WRONG! She just told me that she worked as an accountant for years and knows how damaging it can be to your back, and she showed me some stretches I could do to help reverse the damage! Awesome service. Greenleaf was way more than I expected and I can't wait to go back!!! read more

L. O. V. E. Clearly, I truly am head-over-heels in love with this place. Folks here definitely know what they are doing, and they do it well! Every massage therapist I've seen here has been highly skilled and talented in their technique. Of course, I have preferred some massage therapists over others. Most recently, I saw Kailyn who is now my new personal hero. That girl is a champ when it comes to knots and kinks! Booking is fairly easy and I think they are open seven days a week. I typically will go during the week for a quieter experience. Prices are pretty standard for massages and treatments in the metro-D. If you're lucky, you might catch a deal or special on their facebook page. Or even a groupon, which is the ultimate score with this place. Nice thing is that they aren't frou-frou in their approach or environment. The place clean, simple, but warm and inviting at the same time. Never have I had a less than stellar experience here. I guess its L.O.V.E.! read more

I purchased a groupon for this place and I should have noted the emphasis on body "work". This was not a typical massage by any means but rather a body work exercise complemented by massage therapy. The evening of my massage I was a bit unhappy as I wanted a more simple rub down with good, firm pressure and some aromatherapy lotion perhaps with some zen music playing. However, over the next few days the benefit of my experience became evident and I definitely felt less tension in my physical body. When I am in need of a a true body work massage for tension and pain, this will be my destination. However, when I want a cutesy rub down for mental relief, I will probably go elsewhere because this is a place of physical transformation not of romanticized frilly massages. read more

Like many other folks, it seems, I came in to Greenleaf Bodywork off a Groupon that turned out to be an outstanding deal. Not that Greenleaf's services wouldn't be worth full price, because they are, but that deal made things even better. So Greenleaf is a very small massage therapy clinic that offers all kinds of massage techniques, from your typical swedish to deep tissue, reiki and then some. It succumbs to several of the stereotypes that one would expect from a massage place, with abundant incenses and Enigma on endless repeat, playing on iPod speakers throughout, but it's all in a clear design to create a relaxing environment. Of all their therapists, I've only met Emily - but she is dynamite. I had a 90 minute deep tissue massage that I felt for days, an experience I have a tremendous need to repeat. Greenleaf is a small place clearly in its early phases, but its staff are all pros, and crazy effective. It's located right on 9 Mile near Woodward, so parking can be an issue, as the only available lots are shared with an improv theatre, Ferndale City Hall and the local library, and the latter two are metered lots. But the extra few quarters are literally a small price to pay for a quality massage like the ones Greenleaf can give you. read more

Thank you so much you yelpin' peeps for hooking me up bigtime!! I made an appt here last week for thursday. The latest they take is 645 and that was perfect for me! First timers get a lil' discount on their massage, and I was all about that!! I went for an hour. I've NEVER had a professional massage before. I was a little hesitant. It's a pretty personal thing. My girls name was Ruby, and she was a total sweetheart! LOVED her pink hair, and kinda felt more relaxed right after meeting her. The place is teeny weeny!! Little hallways with little rooms with little candles and streamy things. It's so cute AND clean!!! She asked me what I was hoping to get out of the massage, what type of pressure to apply, and what problem areas I have. I explained my shoulders and lower back are the worst and she went right to work on them. OMG!! I had knots I didn't even know existed! She went firmly on some areas, but never too firm. Just enough for you to know it's working. You can tell them easy to really firm, it's up to you. She even listened to my mundane nervous chitter-chatter and I didn't hear her sigh or seem annoyed even once. I know I can be annoying, so this was relieving for me! I'll tell ya, that hour felt like 15 minutes.. seriously!! But I felt alot better, and definitely more relaxed and not as sore. Glad it's close, glad they're there, and will for sure be back!! Just remember, esp for nights or weekends, parking can be a total biottchhh. I ended up going around the block and parking on a side street. /Relaxxxxxxx! read more

I never know how to act during a massage. If it feels good, should you tell them? Would it be creepy? Should you chatter, to fill the silence, or just zen out and enjoy the massage? These are the questions that fill my head when getting a massage. I had a massage by Jasen yesterday at Greenleaf. This was actually my second massage from him - the first time I went in, my back was seriously jacked up. I booked Jasen on a recommendation from a friend. After that session, I promised myself that I would book another appointment with him when I was feeling better. I am really glad I did. Jasen gave me a great massage. I don't feel tense or sore today. He tends to be a little firm with his touch, but if that's what it takes to get the knots out of my shoulders and back, I'm all for it. Bottom line, I feel fantastic. I'd book him again in a heartbeat! read more

I bought a Group On coupon for a massage hearing a lot of good things about this place. I was a little hesitant because of the the low cost, but I still went to try it out. The Group On coupon was for an one hour massage, and that is exactly what I got. My therapists was really good and concentrated exactly in the parts of my body where I mentioned that I was having issues with the amount of pressure that I requested. My therapist was also a really cool chick and was able to talk to me about what she was doing and able to explain why she was doing it. The only reason I gave it a 4 out of 5 star review is because they asked me to show up 15 minutes earlier and when I got there, the door was locked. Going there at 6:30pm at night on a very cold night and then having to wait outside for 10 minutes until they opened the door was not a very good experience. They should really consider investing on a receptionist. -Update- The business contacted me to let me know that since they hired another receptionist, so there is always someone at the front desk since there are now three of them. This fixes my concern that I listed above and for that I have changed the business rating from 4 to 5 read more

So after wrenching my back and driving almost 600 miles, I found myself in sorry shape. My back was killing me. When I mentioned offhand to a family member that I wanted to get a massage, they told me I should go to Greenleaf Bodywork and ask for Charity. Well, Charity was booked for weeks, and I was in desperate need of some immediate relief. Enter Gina. I had never had real massage therapy before this. I honestly thought a massage consisted of huffing lavender fumes while a nice lady in white lightly rubbed your back and told you to relax. This was not relaxing, per se, but it was highly therapeutic. Gina worked out some serious knots in my shoulder, lower back and hips. With only a few words from me, she was able to discern exactly which points on my body needed work. The day after I felt sore, but in a good way (and I had been warned that this would be the case). Forty-eight hours after the massage and my back had completely loosened up. Although Charity seems to be the favorite, I have to say Gina did a fantastic job and more than exceeded my expectations. If you are looking for some SERIOUS massage therapy, this is definitely the place to go! read more