The masseuse Trevor is A LIFE SAVER OMG!!! He has SO MUCH knowledge about EDS and all of the ways…read moreit affects the body. Not only was he able to drastically reduce my pain, he was able to explain to all of the various things contributing to it, AND teach me three new exercises that he swears will help to fix at least 80% of my problems if I do them every day. I'll be seeing him every two weeks from here on out. This guy.... Wow. I'm shocked and in awe. I've never had a masseuse who was SO knowledgeable about the body and how all the different things I do during my day affect me. If you can manage to get on his schedule, DO SO!!! I swear you will NOT be disappointed!

So glad I found Ann to treat my chest pain and headaches while in town. Really hard to find a…read morepractice with more than one massage therapist with over 25yrs exp, and deep experience in Trigger point, Myofascial and Neuromuscular massage. Affordable, compassionate and personable. Will keep coming back.

Today i received a massage at the pop up shop in laplace. it was everything I needed and more. it…read moregave me lots of relief. Her hands are definitely healing

The massage was one full hour. I arrived 10 minutes before appointment time, and was taken in…read moreexactly on my scheduled time. The massage was deep tissue and amazing, I will schedule again and recommend the Luling location. I did book my appointment through Groupon, so I got quite a bang for my dollar.

Oh my gosh!!!!! Hands of Essence... how about HANDS FROM HEAVEN?????? Renata is a god-send when it…read morecomes to massages!!!! Not realizing how knotted up my body was when I came in, Renata was able to massage me, relax me, then educate me regarding my body & the stress I was carrying. I came in for a relaxing massage, but instead I got a massage & very helpful information regarding my body!!!! Talk about a bonanza!!! Additionally, Renata further aided in my relaxation process by providing the level of modesty (regarding my body) that made me comfortable. Not many times does a therapist that takes the time to inquire about your comfort level; whether your 1st or 100th time, this can be an issue. My hot stone massage wasn't long enough, as I didn't want her to stop. From the top to the bottom, there wasn't area that was untouched by her. She made sure all my muscles received a fair amount of stimulation and "unkinking"; as I was truly full of knots. I found the pricing to be fair & in-line with the cost of similar services at other locations. I am super ecstatic about Hands Of Essence & this will now be my go-to-massage salon.

As first-timers for the couples massage, my husband and I…read morewere beyond satisfied. We received the deep tissue massage...Renata did my husband and Terrell did mine. Finding the location was a little tricky, since our GPS got us stuck in the library's parking lot. Don't go that way if your GPS tells you! Just look for the Napoleon Room, and the sigh for Hands of Essence is in the corner downstairs. Renata and Terrell answered all our questions that we did and didn't know to ask. They made us feel like comfortable and focused on the areas we pointed out to even. We can't wait to go back!

I've recently started here for my maintenance body work and I'm thrilled that I found such a…read morerelaxing space in the hustle and bustle of Mid-City. The special touches like a weighted blanket and shoulder supports make for a cocoon of comfort. I love the Lagniappe offering - who couldn't use a quick nap after a good massage.

Serra's massage studio is a perfect creation for enjoying the peaceful and relaxing environment…read morefor a body-melting massage. Serra 's masterful manipulations will ease aches and soothe muscles. I highly recommend WobbeMassage but caution that this can become wonderfully habit-forming.

This was my first experience with therapeutic massage and it was wonderful. I was in recovery from…read morea heart attack, pneumonia and suffering a gout attack when I saw Lorraine--just feeling crappy. She explained the philosophy and history of the process as she gave me the most relaxing and beneficial hours I have ever had. She uses the exact amount of pressure needed. I felt like a new person afterwards! She is highly professional, interesting and informative to chat with. Most highly recommended!

Lorraine is an intuitive body worker, and also adjusts her techniques and pressure to accommodate…read morewhatever issues I'm having at the moment. I work with my hands and have the expected chronic aches. I've had several different style massages from her and they've all been stellar experiences. I'm used to intense Thai massage and she's able to give me the same deep tissue healing in a much more relaxed pace (NO pain!). Physically and mentally restorative!

When I was a kid and my parents, uncles or aunts would ask me to give them a back rub, I would…read morebegrudgingly squeeze their shoulders with my little hands until I got tired, and then I would resort to karate chopping them with my hands instead. I don't know if Kathleen's hands were tired the day I saw her, but there was a lot of chopping in my massage. To be fair, she is a very pleasant person to talk to and her massage did succeed in raising the level of endorphins in my body, making me feel pretty relaxed afterwards well into the next day. But never during or after the massage did I actually feel like I had had a massage! That is to say, when I pay for a massage, I do not just want to feel relaxed. I want to feel worked on. I want someone with knowledge of human physiology to get in between the nooks and crannies of my muscles and undo knots in a "it-hurts-so-good" kind of way. I mentioned at the start that I liked deep tissue massage, but that's not what I got from Kathleen. Her massage style is more based on the notion that "human touch is therapeutic in itself." That is to say, the simple act of having your body touched and rubbed by another person allows the body to heal itself. That's true to a certain extent. Like I say, I did feel relaxed afterwards. But endorphins go away rather quickly. Actual bodywork lasts for days at least. Throughout my massage, I kept on thinking to myself, "when is she actually going to start?" She uses very light and long strokes that works on the chemical level, but she doesn't do much by way of physical pain relief. My favorite part of her massage was when the had me face up on the table and she worked on my outer thighs and the top of my legs. As these areas seldom get attention, I figure they're particularly sensitive, but I hardly ever felt her when she was working on my back. Her studio is part of a yoga studio and there's a field outside the window where kids play. So for part of my massage at least, I could hear kids jumping and yelling outside. (Her studio is on Canal St., not on Magazine St.) Parking is not really an issue, although the lot is behind the studio and the street that serves as the most immediate path to the lot is one-way so you have to drive around the block to park. Finally, I should disclose that I was a little unhappy with Kathleen in a matter unrelated to my massage. I had booked a Saturday appointment with her for 1:30pm. The day before she texted me and asked if I could move my massage an hour earlier. That cut into my lunch hour, but I wanted to be accommodating so I agreed. The day of my massage lunch took longer than I had anticipated and so I was 30 minutes late for my 90 minute massage. When I got there I asked her if she would be willing to charge me just for the hour, but she refused. I understand that I was paying for time reserved so I don't begrudge her the fact that I had to pay for 30 minutes I wasn't there for - I was late after all. But I do begrudge her the fact that I was only late because I agreed to move my appointment to earlier and was willing to accommodate her but she was not willing to return the gesture for me. In any event, my personal disappointment with her does not affect my review of her massage skills and in fact if she had been a stellar masseuse, I would certainly go back. But I was underwhelmed by her massage. After the massage she didn't even invite me back in the future or tell me to drink lots of fluids. It was the first time after a massage that I felt like I was at the end of an awkward date. Very strange.

Ms. Currie is a topflight massage therapist…read more I have sought massage therapy to help with chronic back pain, so my standards are pretty high. Of the 2 sessions we've had, each gave me immediate and longer-lasting relief from the tightness in my shoulders and back. She also obligingly used the massage opil I brought with me without hesitation. She is pleasant and professional. She responded to requests for more pressure and lingering on trouble spots. My preference is deep tissue and facia release. I may go for lymph drainage to help with my medical condition. I can't say enough positive things about this wonderful healer except that I will seek her services again.

Best massage ever! Perfect for a reset/relaxation. Staff were professional and kind, definitely…read morewill be returning soon

Nicolle did a fabulous job finding the targeted areas that were really bothering me. She took the…read moretime to listen and figure out the best way to target the areas that needed the most work. Quiet, cute little place, ,everybody there was very nice. Overall it was a wonderful experience.

My girlfriend bought me a yelp voucher for this place last year for Christmas. I've never received…read morea professional massage. I was actually looking forward to it. I'm just getting around to using it before it expires. I called several days ago to book an appointment and there was no answer. I left a voice message stating what I wanted to book and for what date and time range. I didn't get a callback yesterday so I called multiple times throughout the day and could not get anyone on the phone. I left another message. Today, still no answer. I guess she's avoiding calls now that the voucher is expiring. I advised my girlfriend to contact Yelp to get a refund since this lady doesn't want our business. Hell of a way to establish new client relationships!

This was only my second time receiving a professional massage, and this experience blew the first…read moreexperience out of the water! My ladyfriend and I found this spot while we were in New Orleans for five days over New Year's week. We took a cab uptown and found the place, which was the first floor of what appeared to be a classic New Orleans single-family mansion. The interior of the spa was very nice, and Zoe greeted us and made us feel comfortable. We determined that I would go first, and Zoe had me go into the massage room and asked me some questions about what I expected, whether there were any areas of concern that she should concentrate on. She then left so that I could disrobe (she said any level of disrobement would be fine with her), and made small talk with my girlfriend and made sure she had everything she needed while she waited. The massage was very nice. Full body. I particularly enjoyed the attention she gave to my heels, my hamstrings, and in and under my shoulder blades. The massage lasted about an hour, with soothing nature sounds playing throughout the duration. After the massage she took my girlfriend in while I waited and read some books in the spa area. Her massage lasted about an hour as well and she enjoyed hers thoroughly as well. After all was said and done, we talked for about 10 minutes about our respective backgrounds and New Orleans politics. The massage was reasonably priced and she accepted cash or credit. I reccomend her to anybody who wants a relaxing experience.