I've had two Maya massage therapy sessions here, and both were a really great experience. Heidi is…read moreamazing and helped relieve my lower back pain immediately. This is definitely my go-to place for long-term care. She rocks!

Heidi is intuitive, grounded, and clearly has this skillset honed…read more I came to Heidi with specific issues with my health and felt like my needs were addressed every time. Heidi went above and beyond to understand all of the facets of my life and what could potentially be contributing to some of my issues, communicated with clarity and always matched my energy. I have seen progress around my concerns and am so grateful for the quality of care that I receive time and time again. As a Black woman, finding care providers who SEE me and focus on who I am and not what research and statistics say is invaluable. Heidi is one of those practitioners. Highly recommend!

Lili gives a marvelous relaxing massage. If you have a sore back or strained muscles she will…read moreconcentrate with Firmness. She has strong arms hands.Her Space is quiet and she plays calming music. Most of all she keeps it very clean. Bo

I liked that they advertised early morning massage. I've been struggling with some hip issues and I…read morewas really looking forward to getting massage early in the morning because I work nights and there's not a lot of good massage. Therapist open after 6 o'clock.

My adult daughter and I got massages on Thanksgiving and had completely different experiences! My…read moremasseuse spoke English, hers did not. Hers didn't turn off ger phone, which kept dinging. She took my daughters hair out of the bun, even after she requested not to get any.oil in it. She spent a little of time brushing.my daighters hair, and was noisy. The 2nd half hour was a good massage, but she did not get the hot stones that I did, and when I requested heat for both of us, they moved the heater from her room to mine(apparently they only had one). On the other end of the spectrum, my masseuse asked if wanted swedish or deep tissue (same $70 for 1 hour, zelle preferred but venmo accepted), paid ahead of service). She did seriously firm deep tissue and fascia release. Excellent work throughout the body and plenty of focus where I requested. No.oil in my hair, as requested. The house on exterior needs some work (careful of 1st stair atep, and for 1st visit o advise daylight) Interior is fine, and clean.

probably the worst massage I've ever had. the masseuse's phone kept ringing for the first 10…read moreminutes until I asked her to turn it off. she would not stop talking to me and I don't think she was properly trained in massage because her technique was sloppy, inconsistent, and sometimes painful. to her credit, she eventually stopped talking so much and got into an okay rhythm but it was mostly really bad and a waste of time. i was told to pay in Zelle, which is unusual for most massage places. Additionally, the location was dank and sketchy.

I've been lucky enough to snag not one, but two deals for Aine's services which promised an…read morehour-long massage for the low, low price of $30. After I visited her, I can honestly say that I'd be willing to pay full price for the massage that she gives - and anyone who knows me, knows that I'm a huge cheapskate and don't say these things lightly. Yes, the parking is annoying (take the bus, people, it's the U. District, there's no parking anywhere) and she can be hard to get hold of now that she''s sold so many deals and is often booked far in advance (but it seems she's now got an assistant to make her bookings so it's much easier to do). However, these minor annoyances aside, the massage itself is five-star solid! Aine gives a true full-body massage that's the perfect balance between relaxing and therapeutic, and makes sure to really work out your kinks and sore spots. She's warm and kind and it's clear that she truly cares about her customers. The space is nicely decorated and dim, soft music playing, the temperature just right, and the whole office is nice and quiet so your massage isn't disturbed by outside noises. I hope that Aine gets the boost in sales that she deserves from the daily deals, but at the same time I don't want her to get too popular because I want to keep her all to myself!

Aine is as sweet as pie! Her massages are simply awesome too. I first heard about her services…read moreafter seeing her Tippr deal online, which I bought immediately because massages don't come cheap nowadays. It basically was a $29 deal for 1.5 hours which was too good to be true. I left her a fat tip because her services were way too awesome for the Tippr deal. I hope more people hear about her because she really is super nice and really cares about fixing the kinks and knots in your body. She teaches you different stretches and ways to remove tension too, that was super helpful. She spent a lot of time working on my glutes too which was new to me because I never realized how sore they were until she was rubbing on them. I asked for a deep tissue but I guess I wasn't really able to handle the "deepness" so it was more of a Swedish massage. But she even used hot stones towards the end on my calves and thighs, that was a nice touch too! Parking isn't too bad for the building, just drive up a little and street parking is everywhere.

Written by Deann Lawson My husband and I moved to the area…read morelast year and I began a new physically strenuous career. I'm a strong believer in the healing power of regular massage and with my new aches and pains I knew it was important to find a great massage therapist. I struck gold when I found Lauren. I've been getting regular massages with her for months now and she has helped me with many different issues. Lauren's massages are not only relaxing but extremely effective in relieving my aches and pains. I would highly recommend Lauren to everyone, whether you have a specific issue that needs addressing or are just in need of some major relaxation. She's the best!

I had some pretty intense back pain from a heavy day of gardening, and finally decided to get a…read moremassage. Booked an hour with Lauren, and felt much better afterwards.

I got a massage from Tara recently, but it was at the Vital Energy Center in Capitol Hill instead…read moreof this location. I tend to keep a lot of tension in my back, so I try to get in for massages as much as possible. Tara was intuitive and seemed to work a lot with pressure points. The energy in the beginning of the massage felt calm but intense; kind of like forming the intention of creating the space as a healing space. For about 10-20 minutes I was in the "This is nice, but I'm not sure if this is the style for me" space. About halfway through my hour, however, I realized that I had gotten into the state where I'm possibly asleep but feel more like I'm just so relaxed that I'm conscious but only coherent every once in a while. That tends to mean that I am VERY relaxed, and... well... I kind of love that. My back felt wonderful when I left, and the only soreness I experienced was from where she had worked on my chest (and that's just because it's very tight and I don't think it's gotten enough attention in the past). Tara recommended a stretch that should help loosen that up. I felt like my way home was something of a spiritual experience. Every time I get a massage like this I start really looking forward to finally finishing my degree and having a decent income again!

I've had a lot of massages because I get a lot of upper back pain and tension. And there is nothing…read moremore annoying than a light massage. I need a massage therapist who can do deep tissue like they mean it and that is Tara. She seems to have a talent for just knowing where the knots and problem areas are and working on them until you feel like you're in a completely different body. She is very professional, knows what she is doing, explains what she's doing thoroughly, asks all the right questions, and also has great hours and introductory deals to give her a try. Oh and the office is super cute, tidy, clean and relaxing. Can't wait for my next appointment. Oh and she takes insurance including Aetna, but you can pay for an add on half hour if you want to go longer and have her work on parts of your body that are not being treated (on insurance).

Danielle has perfect pressure and somehow made my deep tissue massage (which I usually find painful…read moredue to all the knots in my back) feel amazing but still effective. She asks you where you want to focus at the very start of your appointment, which I find not all places do. I'll definitely be back. She did wonders for my neck and upper back, and her prices are super reasonable.

Danielle is great. I've been getting massages from her regularly for a couple years now…read more I initially sought her out because she specializes in therapeutic massage. Through a few sessions, she was able to help relieve the tightness and soreness in my lower back and shoulders that had accumulated through years of weightlifting. Danielle's general deep tissue massages are top-notch as well, and she's a great conversationalist. I keep coming back because her deep tissue massages are so relaxing, and she's fun to talk to. If you're in the Ballard area and you're looking for a good massage, and you want to support a small business, I would highly recommend Smiling Owl Massage.

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After hearing rants and raves about Red's deep tissue massages, I had to try it out myself. Let me…read moretell you - there's a reason everyone loves Red. She is a fun, bubbly person who has been certified since 2011 and had a passion for much longer. If you big (which I highly recommend) - try the Ashiatsu massage. It might sound a bit strange as the main body part used in this type of massage is the foot. This allows for a deeper massage that really awakens your body. For those of you who aren't a big fan of deep tissue massages, the bar grips allow Red to adjust the pressure, as needed, to ensure every massage will leave your body fully relaxed and at one.