Walking into this massage studio takes you away from the world outside. It's like walking into a…read morewarm and sacred space. When I moved to MA from NJ I tried many places and thought I'd never find a person to compare to the massage therapist I had back home. On my first visit I was suffering with a migraine caused by the stress and tension in my neck and shoulders. As Marty worked on me, he explained how the muscles in one area affect the muscles in the area I was having trouble with. I appreciated that because I've asked other massage therapists in the past and it seemed as though they just didn't know. He has studied anatomy and can explain everything about body mechanics to you. When my lower back acts up, his massage has helped way more than when I was going to physical therapy. After about a year of getting massages here, I can walk in and say, "please fix me!" and he does. He truly wants to help people feel better. It's always a personal experience and his personality is genuine. Marty is the absolute BEST! I have recommended him to many people. If your considering trying him you absolutely should!

Back in Aug 2020 when I was 60 yrs old, while sitting at my desk, I bent over to pick up a…read morepaperclip off the floor and I felt my back pop. I thought that I just pulled a muscle. I went immediately to my chiropractor down the street to see if he could fix it. I ended up getting an MRI on my back. I had herniated the disc and had a couple of bulged discs. I went to a back surgeon that wanted to operate on my back, with no guarantees that it would be fixed. I knew I didn't want surgery or cortisone shots. I've heard too many bad things about them. I told my chiropractor what was going on and he thought that maybe he could help me, but it would take a very long time. In the meantime, Marty Turner owner of the Sacred Tree Massage and Reiki in Newburyport, who I had briefly met through some mutual friends, heard what happened and reached out to me. I knew nothing about massage therapy but was willing to try. Between my chiropractor and Marty Turner, I was pretty much back to normal in 6 months. I own a horse farm, so I'm very active mucking stalls, carrying 5-gallon jugs of water and moving 40 lbs. of hay daily. In the fall I'm raking up about 30 yrds of leaves. I also love to hike and ride in the side x side ATVs. I'm now 65 and still doing all of these things and more. I do go regularly once a month for a 1/2 hr massage to loosen up the muscles. I tried in the beginning to stop going monthly, but found out quickly that I needed to go. If Marty was able to fix my back with the help of the chiropractor, then I suggest that people give him a chance. He is very kind, honest, professional and makes you feel at ease. He will listen intently as to what's going on and will do his best to resolve the issues. Keep in mind, things don't always get fixed with just one visit. It could take several for the muscles to relax and release.

I engaged Andy after a friend successfully quit smoking under his guidance…read more I have struggled with a fear of public speaking my entire life, but working with Andy was a game-changer. In preparation for an important sales conference presentation, he provided a structured plan that included powerful affirmations and a customized recording designed to build my confidence and reconnect me with a time when I actually enjoyed public speaking. Thanks to his support, I was not only prepared but delivered my presentation with confidence--and quite frankly, I knocked it out of the park! Andy's commitment goes beyond just the sessions--he checked in with me every day leading up to the event and even followed up afterward. His care, expertise, and dedication made all the difference. I will continue to use these tools for future public speaking engagements and highly recommend Andy to anyone looking to overcome their fears and speak with confidence.

This was a life changing experience, went into this hoping to improve my confidence, self-esteem,…read moreself-respect, to be more decisive, and several other things. Andy was able to take in a lot of information & quickly consolidate it. It was highly effective! I experienced positive changes with my confidence & decisiveness immediately and have continued to since. We did a virtual session and the results were very effective. Highly recommended!

I ventured down from Hampton today to use a coupon I'd purchased for a massage at Diana Lynn…read moreBurnham Massage in Amesbury. An easy trip from the beach Diana has a lovely space in a renovated mill building in the center of town. The massage was excellent and Diana clearly has a strong working knowledge of her craft. I needed a great deal of deep tissue work on my back today and she really took the time to iron out all the trouble spots without causing pain. I've had a lot of massage but never really found a therapist in the seacoast area that worked as effectively. Pleasant but not overly chatty the hour was enjoyable as well as useful. I can't wait to book another appointment. Thanks!

I have been seeing Diana for several years and I constantly recommend her to friends. She is a true…read moreprofessional with a friendly personable demeanor and her work is excellent. Despite the small room and modest decorations, everything you want during a massage is taken into consideration - room temperature, lighting, music and knowing what her client needs. I look forward to each session and urge you to schedule in some "me time" with Diana soon!

Very professional staff ,quality care , your spine and neck feel 100% better . They have electronic…read morevibrationing rollersl. You really need to go 2 times a week . When I get my neck cracked, it relaxes my spine

Sacha is not only vastly educated but has incredible worldly experience. Her sense of intention is…read morefelt immediately when you walk into her temple. I received a wonderfully healing aroma touch session from Sacha. If you'd like to learn more about this type of session you can go to aromatouch.com About my experience: I went to Sacha for a session feeling a bit run down and a weight of stress from life's amazing coaster. The oils are extremely powerful, unlike any other oils I've ever had the opportunity to encounter. (I do use oils in my work so I've experimented with a few different brands.) Her gentle touch and healing energy combined with these oils began to lift the weighted energy almost immediately. I felt a strong sensation of lightness and relief during the session and for hours and days after. I enjoyed the session so much that the experience has inspired me to learn the technique myself so I can share it with my own family. If you are feeling great, I recommend this for its therapeutic and calming effect, if you are feeling not so great I also recommend this technique for its amazing healing abilities. I am so grateful to know Sacha and to experience Sacred Temple Arts.

Sacha is not only a highly educated, well-rounded, experienced educator and healer, she is truly…read moregifted with powerful empathy and healing energy. You can trust her to be open and honest with you - and help you to be more open and honest and happy with yourself in sexual awareness and pleasure, yet be very discreet. She opens your eyes, helps identify areas of trauma or misinformation and helps you work through them to reach for a better life. Her ability to wake up you to energy and move that energy through you is powerful - sounds "woo-woo" but it is something undeniable with her. She takes you as a client very seriously, completely customizing her approach through her in-depth consultation with you. Because she is educated in so many different modalities and approaches, she can draw on the best and most appropriate of those to serve your needs. And be ready to do your homework! She gives you action plans and practices to do between sessions and they are an integral part of your healing and her work. Her work was truly life changing with me and helped me discover a better reality and life than I ever could have been open to before.

Tye is amazing! I just had my first prenatal massage with her and I booked two more sessions…read morebefore leaving. She gave me an excellent massage and was super easy to talk to. I can't wait to go back! Update: went back to Tye for a massage to work on labor points and my water broke 12 hours later! Tye is a miracle worker!

I had my first massage at Sankofa yesterday. It was simply amazing. Tye's background as a nurse…read moreand a massage therapist gave her the ability to know exactly what my body needed. I can't wait to go back!

Body Rituals is a perfect place to go for so many reasons. I have been going here pretty regularly…read moreto help with my aches and pains associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Rachel is able to help relax my muscles and readjust my body. She works wonders during a flare up. If you need just a little extra they have these amazing biomat chairs. You can tell that Rachel cares about her company and the people that work there but especially about the clients. I would highly recommend a visit!

I really wish I could leave a positive review. My sweet daughter got me a gift certificate to Vada…read morefor Christmas and I was so looking forward to my first visit. Sadly, reception was empty when I arrived and having never been there, I had no idea what to do or where to go. I sat in a waiting area for about 15 minutes but no one appeared. I finally decided to look around for someone but had no luck. My appointment was for 9:30 in the salt cave and I was running out of time. I found it on my own and laid down on one of the beds, but I felt like an intruder and I was very uncomfortable. So, after a while I decided to leave. A quick pit stop to the restroom before heading home revealed what I had been missing: directions on how to use the salt cave. By then it was too late, I was very embarrassed, and I just wanted to leave. I'll post the salt cave directions here for the next confused first timer. UPDATE: to clarify, "DO IT YOURSELF" is great for people who already know what they're doing. For a first timer, a little instruction is necessary. I had no idea what "DO IT YOURSELF" meant... did it mean walk in like I own the place and just know what to do or did it mean there would be a friendly person there who could give me a quick rundown on what I was supposed to do. It was obvious I was new to this by my clueless texts (which I will include). When I asked what I should wear, the pretty obvious response should have been, "it doesn't matter since you'll be changing into our PJs when you get here," not, "something comfortable." It really isn't obvious what to do when you get there so a few sentences of instruction could go a long way toward making first timers more comfortable.

I've been a customer of Alisa for many years and have nothing but praise for her expertise, skill…read moreand manor. I've had back issues that since I was a teenage and have gone to many physical therapists with mixed results. Since discovering Caring Hands and Alisa I have been a faithful customer. I would recommend her to anyone.

I had a massage with Alisa today. The massage, the environment, and her demeanor were all exactly…read morewhat I was looking for. Plus, I was happy to have gotten an appointment the same morning that I called for one. When I arrived, I first filled out an intake form in a comfortable seating area lit by natural light and talked to her about why I was there. She listened carefully, asked what I felt were the right questions, and gave helpful and empathetic input. The (heated) massage table was in a space to the side with ambient lighting. I got a relaxation massage, and it was wonderful; she knew when to go more lightly and when to give more pressure. And as a plus, I loved the lotion she used too; it wasn't as oily as others are and had a really soothing (but not overpowering) scent. Sometimes massage therapists are too clinical or too talkative or don't seem to have much intuition about things. Sometimes the background music is bleh or there is just something indistinct about the experience that disappoints me. But none of these things were true about Alisa or about my experience at the Caring Hands studio. If I wasn't moving away I think I would make regular appointments with her! I also love the idea of getting reiki or a massage-reiki combo that's available at Caring Hands through another practitioner.

I saw Yesika Bravo at Bravo Holistic Healing because my neighbor recommended her and my Spinal…read moreClinic Doctor and PCP both said acupuncture might help with my chronic back pain and neck pain. I was doubtful as I am elderly and have a very complex medical history. However, I was getting worse and more dependent on pain pills so I decided to give it a try. The clinic was clean, calming, and very relaxing. Yesika thoroughly went through my medical history, asking and answering questions, and explaining everything. I saw an improvement after my first treatment, but I didn't want to credit acupuncture till I was sure. I have had 10 treatments so far and it's amazing how I have been able to replace prescription pain pills with Tylenol. I feel way more relaxed and overall much better. Yesika is professional, caring, and has helped me an immense amount. I highly recommend her and her practice!

Yessica is a fine acupuncturist, dedicated healer, and generally nice person to converse with and…read morereceive advise from. I have been seeing her intermittently for about a year. She has a nice office, and is very accommodating with her scheduling. I would certainly recommend.