I have been to two other centers, and frankly, haven't had a negative experience with any of the 6…read moreyoga instructors I've been taught by. But for me, Liz is a notch above the rest. Liz and the other yoga instructors at Advanced Health Massage and Yoga have helped me find a new way of stretching and relaxing that has changed my life! I'm a 51 year old, male runner with ridiculously tight hamstrings, hips, and IT bands like every other older (male and female) runner I know. After a stress fracture side-lined me for 6 months, my physical therapist told me that if I wanted to run for years to come with minimal or no injuries, that I would need to do yoga. My PT warned me against impersonal gyms, killer to follow DVD's, and large centers. I would need specialized, hands-on training from a smaller, more patient studio. Liz, and the other instructors at Advanced, have been perfect for my needs, and the strength and flexibility I've seen in just three months has already helped me lower my 5K race times and I sleep and wake up more comfortably. They mix just the right amount of meditation and stretching in a quiet and calming atmosphere. It was also hard to beat their $20 for 20 days new member special. I went 8 times over the 20 days for only $20! Of course by then I was ready to sign up for the 10x card which makes the prices of a session only $12.00 Again, hard to beat. Prior to opening her center, Liz worked for several years as a massage therapist in a local chiropractic practice and offers shiatsu and cranio facial massage, and what I would term sports therapeutic massage. Lots of stretching out and aligning my body correctly, and solving issues with areas that are just chronically sore and bowed in from stress, like my shoulders and neck. And since Liz knows me from yoga class, she has real insight into my needs and issues. I would highly recommend you check out Advanced Heath Massage and Yoga if you are in the greater Billerica area. Also check out their Facebook page, that's actually how I decided on this yoga center. The comments there gave off a really pleasant vibe.

I have been attending classes at AHMY for over a year now and I can honestly say that it is one of…read morethe best studios I've ever attended for my own practice. My favorite classes tend to be more strength and holding of postures, not heated flow or power yoga, although they do have a class or two like that as well. They also occasionally offer kids yoga. It is a small space, never over crowded, convenient to my home, and, I always feel welcome. Namaste!!!

I appreciate the Movement and Creativity library for providing access to such a wide variety of…read morelessons and excellent teachers. The impact of the Feldenkrais ATMs and teachings over the last 6 months has had a profound impact on my nervous system and is changing my life. My nervous system was so dis-regulated that it was difficult to find a practice I could tolerate until I discovered Feldenkrais when I read Norman Doidge's, "The Brain's Way of Healing." I loved the way it fit with what I had learned about nervous system healing. I eventually found my way to the Movement & Creativity Library which has allowed me to explore different lessons that I wouldn't have thought I "needed." Almost all have worked to calm my nervous system and bring so much more awareness to where I hold chronic tension in my body. I do 2 ATMs a day, listen to the talks, and incorporate some of the shorter practices when I can. I feel like I am a walking miracle.

I first encountered Tiffany at the Oakland YMCA - I had seen "Feldenkrais" on the schedule there,…read moreand after looking up the strange word in Wikipedia, I figured it might help my sore back. While lying down on a blanket in a darkened room with strangers might seem strange or intimidating... Tiffany put us right at ease. The group class consisted of her talking calmly and helping us notice things about our bodies ("Is your right hand lying differently on the floor from your left hand?"), and then moved on to gentle motions with a sustained emphasis on awareness. At the end of my first class, I felt taller and calmer, and as I continued taking classes for the next few months I saw great improvements (my spine was straighter, I didn't wake up with so many aches in my back and hips, I was way less clumsy). I eventually let my Y membership elapse, but I missed Feldenkrais - Tiffany was my favorite teacher there, so I looked her up, and am now taking one-on-one lessons with her. Rather, I've only had one so far, and it was AMAZING. I literally had to adjust the rear-view mirror in my car, because I was sitting so much taller after the lesson. She is a fantastic teacher, and what someone hippier than I might call "an old soul". Note - I wrote this when Tiffany was in California, but I'm sure she's just as good in Mass!

Full disclosure: Danielle is a friend of mine. However, I am also a discerning massage junkie, and…read morehave traveled around the world getting all types of good, bad, and just plain weird massages. Danielle is one of the best because she really, really knows what she is doing. Her certification list is crazy long, and she is continuously improving her practice. I've suffered through many a phone call with her rambling about the anatomy of a shoulder, for example. She studied cadavers once, for a yoga training class! DEDICATION. Danielle's massages are not a "rub the lotion on the skin" experience; they're therapeutic and she actually fixes your aches and pains. I drove up to Boston from my home in Philly recently to visit Danielle's new beautiful, relaxing space, and have decided 6 hours in a car is worth the massage alone. Her company is pretty great too, so all you lucky Bostonians have no excuse not to visit her and enjoy!

Danielle is an incredibly knowledgeable and caring practitioner. I have gone to her for massage and…read morePT several times and always feel like she is truly taking the time to understand me and my body and doing everything she can to work with me on it. She also teaches a great yoga class! I was excited to see her new online platform after years of taking her classes in studio. Highly recommend Danielle!

Helena is an amazing Pilates instructor, and the hands-down best masseuse I've ever had. After…read moreworking with her weekly for almost two years (whoa, time flew) she would still find new ways and methods of exercise. My regular practice with her was a big contributor to my physical and mental well being during some stressful periods that I was not otherwise taking good care of myself. I did duets with her as well as individual classes, and some of her workshops. Helena is kind, funny, and honest. There aren't many people I can start my day with at 7 AM, but she is one. She pushes you to stretch your limits but also encourages you to listen to your body, and watches your body and listens to you. She invests in her equipment and is constantly taking trainings and lessons with other instructors to improve and bring the best back to her clients. She does trigger point massage, which brings the pain and the results. You know that feeling after you chop off several inches of your hair, and your head feels like and you know you look amazing? MY WHOLE BODY FELT THAT WAY. It's uncomfortable but effective. Honestly, I can't say enough good things about Helena, both personally and professionally. I would be a lifelong client if not for a cross-country move.

Helena is incredibly knowledgeable, creative and supportive. Therefore, each session is tailored…read moreto you just as you are at that moment, to help you become the person you can be. I look forward to every session, knowing I will feel stronger and more functionally able. Helena challenges me and, with skill and encouragement, she helps me get stronger, more flexible, more agile, more self-confident in movement. This is very important to me, as a 71-year old, with 2 total knee replacements and a spinal chord injury, who has lots of bad habits from years of obesity and underuse in my relatively recent past. I live in Los Angeles, but am regularly in Cambridge where my new grandson and his parents live. I was blest to work with Helena for 6 weeks straight around when he was born. Now I can't wait to work with Helena whenever I am in town, she is amazing -- and has made a huge difference in my life.

I took an Iyengar class here a little while ago. It's on Mass Ave in Arlington, right next to a…read moreDunkin Donuts on the cusp of the town centre. They don't take credit cards and I didn't have cash, but the teacher let me take the class anyway and send a check later ($17 for a drop-in rate, though it's cheaper if you sign up for the class series). The class was well-taught -- the teacher knew her stuff and placed the correct amount of emphasize on anatomical correctness and breath. But it just wasn't for me. It's an older, less physical crowd than I'm used to, and the class really didn't feel like much of a workout. I know, yoga isn't all about asana, but I work in an office and sit nearly motionless all day. Yoga class is my time to move and sweat, and I barely did either. Afterwards I just wanted to go home and sleep. But if you want low-intensity yoga for relaxation and restoration, this is a good place. The space was clean and nice (though the ceiling felt low and gloomy and the room was cooold), and they have a wonderful assortment of props (mats, blocks, blankets, eye pillows).

I took 2 classes here last weekend: Yoga I/II with Chip and Nia with Roxanna. While both were…read moregood, I felt they were geared toward an older crowd and therefore not really what I expected/was looking for. Also, they charge $17 to drop-in for a class, which is a bit high for me. They do offer muti-class passes that you can buy, which brings the price per class down to $15 or so. I am interested in checking out some of their other classes to see if they have a different vibe. The Center's location is a good one for me, especially for weekend classes. Overall, people (instructors & patrons) were very nice & friendly.

OK, I get it that Zumba is all about making workouts fun and bringing the joys of dance and music…read moreto everyone, but I can honestly say, after having tried most of the Zumba classes in the Boston area, that I cannot stand when a class is taught by an instructor who has less dance skills, rythym, and coordination than a bobble head on the dashboard of a pick up truck. This is where Jackie comes in, an accomplished dancer and fitness professional. The Zumba classes at Bodyfit just get better and better. Jackie incorporates bollywood, various latin dances, hip hop, swing, and other dance styles to keep things interesting. I don't get bored (this is a feat in itself for me) and I really like that Jackie cycles high intensity songs interspersed with low intensity to keep that metabolism going. I have learned so much about dance, it never feels like a workout, and it is super affordable.

I love this place! I was looking for a good Zumba class in the area. Like the other reviewers I've…read morebeen to some pretty bad classes. One that I took at my gym was entertaining in that I've never seen anyone do Latin dance moves with a bored expression on their face. Jackie is not playing around. The moves are fast, she will seek you out if you are totally lost, and she is always enjoying herself. After trying one class for free (go to her website and print out a pass) I decided to pay the monthly fee ($59). Unlike some places she doesn't put rigid restrictions on passes. I'm going to spend the month taking each of her classes and figuring out which ones I want to continue. I find her Zumba class very challenging, but I also really liked her kickboxing class.

I have seen Stephanie a handful of times and was so excited to check out her new practice during my…read morerecent 60 minute massage last week. After 5+ months without a massage, it was an absolute privilege to be able to make a triumphant return to this routine ritual I had previously taken for granted. What I have always loved about Stephanie's approach is that she is the perfect balance of massage + cupping + breathing and energy work that creates this magical experience unlike any other massage I've had. I also appreciate how Stephanie takes seriously the pre-massage consultation and implements exactly what you need. Sometimes you need a bit more practical massage work to get at a sore muscle. Sometimes you need a real energy release and to just. Relax. And sometimes you don't know what you want, and you just trust Stephanie to take the wheel. It's just always what your soul and body needs. The best way to describe a session with Stephanie is that feeling during the savasana and the teacher comes over and gives you that quick 10 second massage that you swear is the best feeling in the world - except Stephanie's massage lasts 60-90 minutes! Upon leaving, I felt more grounded, relaxed, released than I've felt in a long time. I also really appreciated the amount of care and sanitization measures taken during my massage - before, during, and after. It seemed like Stephanie and I were in the same page on how seriously we have taken our stay at home and social distancing measures, so I felt completely safe during my appointment. Can't wait to return back for another session soon, and many more after that!

Stephanie is an incredible LMT with expertise in specialized treatments. Personable and…read moreprofessional, she tailors services to her patients' needs. Conveniently located downtown I highly recommend her!

I started with Diane a little over a year ago. When she says she customized your sessions that's…read morewhat she means. I hadn't worked out I quite a while and had to start with chair yoga. But with each session you are encouraged to push a little more each time and now I'm able to keep up with her regular yoga classes. I appreciate that she always wants input on what works well for me and/or how to tweak a move to make it work better for me. She starts on time and ends on time and you definitely get your money's worth!

I was not a fan of yoga but I know it's vital for my health and wellness. I have taken 2 classes a…read moreweek on zoom with Diane for almost two years. Diane asks us what we want to focus on, she takes her time, explains and does a great mix of strength, balance, and flexibility. I'm going to continue and feel that anyone who is hesitant about yoga would decide to stick to it with Diane as the teacher.