Love this place!!! It's small but cozy and the service is…read moregreat. They are extremely professional and neat.

Best massages! They listen to your needs and are very consistent!! They are booked so make sure to…read moremake an appointment!!

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!

When you wake up achey, it might be time for a massage. I love that this spot offers fully online…read morebooking and that they have services on Sunday! I was able to schedule less than 24 hours in advance (only 1 spot left) and I am so glad I did. My massage therapist was Jackie and she found all the knots and while I thought I was not that bad off, her work proved that I was wrong. Payment was easy online as was the booking. The location is a former home on Magazine Street that does have steps to make it inside, in case that's a challenge for some.

I booked a 90-minute deep tissue massage with Amy and it was incredible. We spoke in the beginning…read moreabout whether there were any areas I really wanted to focus on and she made sure to address those areas. She was methodical and meticulous during the massage including checking in with me to make sure I was doing okay and if there were any adjustments that needed to be made. The massage also included some face rolling with a chilled guasha tools I wasn't expecting it but it felt so nice. I ended up buying one after the massage because I loved how it felt and wanted to incorporate it into my routine. New Orleans has become a regular trip for me so whenever I come back I'll have to book another massage with Amy. Regarding parking, I'm not sure. I took an Uber there. It is on Magazine Street so I think parking may be limited but it's easy to get to with a ride share.

Very professional staff. The place is very clean and welcoming. My massage therapist, Amy, listened…read moreto my concerns and applied the right amount of pressure. Will return.

Very good initial DEEP massage. Appreciate the bottle water. I want reflexology next time.read more

The atmosphere was clean, relaxing, and welcoming, and my massage therapist was professional,…read moreattentive, and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. She really listened to the areas I was having trouble with and adjusted the pressure perfectly. I left feeling so much more relaxed, refreshed, and with noticeably less tension. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a quality massage, and I'll absolutely be coming back

The message at the Nola bliss is hands down the second best massage I've ever had in my life. The…read moreonly reason why I say, second best, it's because Greece took it with the Turkish bath. However, this place is amazing when they walk on their back. It's almost as if they're gliding and massaging at the same time. They are so Skilled that you would believe they are using their hands. You would never know it was their feet. If you hadn't booked it. if you've never had your back walked on. I would say, try it here at the Nola Bliss first.

Lydia provided an amazing deep tissue massage, hitting the muscle fibers with the exact right…read moreamount of pressure !

From the owner: Massage Therapy Works, LLC offers over 10 years of experience. You will find someone that truly…read morecares about your health and well-being. Lydia helps you manage the stress and pain from every day life as well as recovering from injury. Lydia specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, TMJ Disfunction, Sports Massage, Prenatal Massage, and Medical Massage. Lydia works along side other healthcare professionals to help you receive the best plan of care for you. For massage therapy that works contact Massage Therapy Works.

Mary is AMAZING!!!! She goes above and beyond to give the most relaxing massage. I've been to a lot…read moreof places and have had a lot of message therapists and she is truly the best I've ever had. The place physically is no frills but don't judge the outside appearance because you will get the best massage ever!

I just had a wonderful 1 hour therapeutic massage with Mary. I can't say enough about how good my…read moreexperience was today. I will definitely be back to see her.

Weirdest massage ever. Bottom line is, they will ask you for more money at the end. So insulting. I…read moregave a 20% tip and they tried to ask for more. It's a shame they're so unprofessional or I might have gone back. The pressure and technique of the massage was good. It's within walking distance from my house so I would've been a frequent customer. I don't think they're looking for repeat customers. The lady recommended I fully undress to work on my glutes, so I did. She did indeed work on my glutes, but she stretched my legs out in different directions with no sheet on so I was as exposed as I would be at the gynecologist. At a couple points during the massage she left the room and left the door open. This place should probably be shut down.

If I could give no stars, I would. My best friends booked and paid for a couple's massage for my…read morefiancée and me (we are a lesbian couple) for my birthday. They asked us at the beginning what areas were more sensitive than others or if there were any places to avoid. I'm not sure why they asked that because they did not follow it. My fiancée and I both voiced that things were hurting and they would stop, but then when they would return to that area, it was with the same pressure. The two women giving the massage spoke in a different language through most of the massage. One lady left the massage to answer a phone call. The same lady left again to deal with a customer. She left the door open, which leads right into the entryway, while my fiancée and I were barely covered. Then at one point, she asked my fiancée if we were sisters. After we told them no, we are in fact engaged, they went back to speaking in their language and started laughing. It made me feel very uncomfortable. Once the massage was done, we thanked them and started to leave. They stopped us and said we did not pay. I explained that my friends had already paid for it as a gift. She kept saying that it was NOT paid for and that we needed to pay. I reached out to my friends, and they sent me a picture of the receipt that had the explanation that it was being paid for in advance. Once I showed the lady the receipt, she magically had it right under the desk. She said, "Oh, this was a misunderstanding." No, ma'am, it was not. If you knew you had a prepaid receipt under your desk and I am telling you my bill is paid for and you don't immediately check the receipt that has my name on it, we have a problem. Once that was over, we went to leave again, and she basically demanded a tip. Which we were not prepared to have to give because we figured everything was taken care of. So we told her we had enough to give them each $10. She looked at my fiancée, and I like we were crazy. She put the amount in the card reader and hesitated. She then looked up and asked if we had any more because it is usually $20/ person. We told her no. Honestly, I am all about tipping someone for their services if the services were good. This was not. And the issues with the payment and homophobia made it even worse. We will NOT be returning ever again. And I caution anyone who is a part of the LGBT community from going there.

Wow. If you've never been rolfed, then you don't know what you're missing. Instead of just…read moreworking with your muscles like massage, all soft tissue is manipulated. Which can be REALLY intense and sort of painful but ultimately really relieving. Mollie is an expert. She makes you feel safe with all the manipulations that she does and makes sure you are still comfortable. Her ability to see and feel what's going on with another person is borderline magic. Seriously, my neck hasn't been this loose in years.

I've been going to Rolfers for decades starting back when there were none in this area of the…read morecountry. I don't think it is possible to find a "bad" certified Rolfer, but Mollie is an Advanced Certified and her D.O.M.P.T. training puts her at the top of the list. She truly is gifted. Her website is rolfingneworleans.com and gives more detail on her training and certifications..