so relaxing. great staff. Good selection of add on options. Glad I found this place. Looking…read moreforward to the next one.

Thais is amazing!! I recommend 80minutes. I was lost in relaxation! She has great pressure and a…read morezen vibe!

I have been blessed to know John for many years. He works wonders with his hands. He is truly…read moregifted in the art of massage therapy.

John Stiner helps me run faster and feel better. He provides far more than a therapeutic massage…read more I am a 38-year-old data guy (computer programmer) who escapes the electric screen by running in master's track meets. John's racing experience and his indomitable and honest belief in the performance-enhancing ability of smart practice and weakness-reducing exercises keep me running strong. Regular massages by John and applying his advice contributed to me running this year my fastest age-graded time in the 400 meter dash, and that was only my first race of the season (June, 2019). John's massage techniques are unique. He diagnoses what ails you with a variety of tests, stares at the anatomical charts on his walls, and patiently massages while providing training tips based on what I tell him. And we also talk about life and have some laughs. I always leave his office feeling more confident and eager to overcome challenges. I left John's office today with a normal-feeling ankle that previously seemed to require a doctor's visit. My steps also felt lighter and more comfortable after intensely racing on Sunday. His work on the psoas area could help athletes and non-athletes. As he says, tight hips plague many of us because of all the sitting we do. I am no physician but my guess is John has kept people from needing surgery. He fixes the root cause of one's musculoskeletal maladies so we can keep doing what we love.

Great professional care. I was able to heal my ribs in just a couple of weeks. I give them 5 stars!read more

This review is for the Garner location. Interesting place for a massage. It resembles a doctor's…read moreoffice. It is small, welcoming, and I like the calming grey and blue color scheme. I likely would not have found this establishment without Groupon. I purchased the 90 minute massage and they honored the price when I scheduled massages for others. It was easy to schedule the appointments. When I arrived for my appointment, I filled out the paperwork and was called back for my massage right away. Dr. Claudio was busy and unable to see me at the appointment. The massage was fair. I am not sure why they have you fill out the paperwork when they don't seem to review it. Repeat the areas you want focused on and what pressure you prefer before and during the massage. Although, the massage was relaxing I was disappointed by the medium pressure and time management. Most of the time was spent on my back along my spine. Not an area I requested, but I guess it is because they are a spine center? Feedback from others aligned with my conclusion, that the requested areas were not focused on during the massage. Julie, the masseuse is friendly and the cost is reasonable. I liked her clear communication and how she incorporated stretches during the massage.

I enjoyed my massage with Sharon. She was considerate about it being my first time and was open to…read moreanswering any questions I had. I felt very comfortable and relaxed.

I absolutely love this place. I have been through multiple people to find anyone who can help my…read morechronic cervicogenic headaches and Sharon is a miracle worker. Everyone I have met here has been so kind and welcoming. They are honestly underpriced for the quality work they do. I have recommended them to everyone I know!

I HAVE DOUND ME A NEW WAXICIAN!! McKenzie W. Did such a great job, as painless as it gets. She was…read moreengaging with me w a warm aura, very kind.. and made me feel comfortable. I have scheduled my next appointment in advance! If you're looking for a new wax lady, she's it! The Retreat overall is such a beautiful place w kind souls and very relaxing. Durham has a gem.

Their brand is smugness and condescension. More like "the abuse" and not "the retreat." I'm sorry…read moreto say they have lost my business forever and I can never recommend in the future. The attitude of the person I dealt with makes me never want to go again. My family has paid for a half dozen services and yet there is no thought to a long term relationship. Transactional thinking that will cost them. They are actually just around the corner from me and I would have considered making this a more regular stop, but one interaction has cost them a lifetime of business.

A 100% yes on the quality of massage and healing experience. This should be on all health…read moreprofessional's list of recommended professional massage therapy practices.

I booked a "Therapeutic Table Massage" with Shannon Trudeau and had a very traumatic experience…read more When I arrived I explained to her I like firm pressure and was having issues with my shoulders and neck and upper back being very tight and I would like to primarily focus on those areas. The first 30 minutes of my massage were her guiding some sort of yoga nidra exercise with no actual massaging. I had to ask her when the massage would actually start. She seemed to have a huge ego about the request and continued her guided exercise. Once she did start "massaging" me, it was just her placing her hands on my body very lightly and doing static holds on trigger points. I explained to her I would Like more muscle stimulation in the form of a faster deeper massage but she didn't listen to my requests and kept doing the things she was doing that I did not ask for. She didn't pay attention tho the specific areas that I came in to address and spent most of the time on my arms and legs. She talked the majority of the massage and kept instructing me to take deep breaths. I do not come in to this for a therapy session which is what it felt like. The table was cold and so was the room. I had to ask her to turn the heat on the table mid session because I was freezing and her hands were freezing. She did not seem to have any knowledge of anatomy, massage, or draping. After the session was over she sat me down and wanted to go over her "findings" and it felt really uncomfortable having someone tell me all the areas in my body she noticed I was tight but not actually using the time I paid for to resolve any of those issues. I did not book a trigger point massage, a reiki session, or a therapy session. I mentioned to her multiple times I was not wanting the type of "massage" she gave me and she said that "energetically we may not be a good fit" - in my option this is such a rude thing to say to someone who was very clear about the massage I wanted to receive and requested it multiple times only to be completely ignored - probably because this person is not educated enough or capable of doing actual massage. This practitioner is borderline harmful and should not be practicing any healing modality. I felt disgusting after leaving her session. I felt completely ignored and judged. I debated weather or not I should leave this review but after experiencing this I wanted other people to know the potential harms of booking with this practitioner. Please remove her from "therapeutic table massage" because she didn't actually massage me and this is really misleading for customers.

Tiffany IS AMAZING! I felt comfortable from the moment I arrived. Tiffany's energy is amazing and…read morethe work she does is phenomenal! Highly recommend you see her if you are ready to release, let go and heal. I will be scheduling with her again! Thank you, Tiffany!

Quantum Therapeutic massage is definitly a great mind and body experience. Best massage ive ever…read morehad. Very professional, prompt, and knows what shes doing 100%. 5+ star and would recommend. Thanks, Tiffany

When you arrive you will be greeted with care. You enter a tranquil space and it almost feels like…read moreyou're stepping into a whole new world. When you are escorted back to your space for your foot massage you will be in for a treat. There will be a wonderful seated La-Z-Boy and a warm blanket ready for you. The massage room is dim and relaxing and it feels like you've left all your cares at the front door and you are in a whole new reality. I especially enjoyed the caring treatment that the massage therapist had for me and my experience on that day. The environment is clean, cozy, but a little cool. I did enjoy mentioning to my good friend how I was feeling a little chilly and I believe it might've been the owner who walked a heated blanket over to me and asked while I was getting my pedicure if I needed a blanket that was the icing on the cake and why I feel if you need a pick me up you should definitely step into this amazing space. I will always make sure I check into relax foot spa when I am in Raleigh. I would have liked the nail technician to have asked if the water was OK and I felt that the cold water shifted my experience following the massage a bit however, the blanket and the additional heated water added it to my pedicure experience made it better.

My husband and I had a lovely Valentines Day date here. We got the detox and reflexology package…read more We were escorted to a nice private room with relaxing music and ambient light. We each had an attendant massage our arms and legs and feet, while we sat in very comfortable recliners. The attendants also used hot stones, which felt very nice. For the detox part we were hooked up to a machine and our feet placed in buckets of water for 30 minutes. We both kind of dozed off because we were so relaxed. I think next time I'd skip the detox and do more of the reflexology, and maybe add a pedicure! I wasn't sure what to expect but this was a really nice experience. I think it was great value for money too.