The owner is super kind, super attentive, and super prompt. The prices are fair, in my opinion. My…read moreone wish is that she'd offer deep tissue massage, but beggars can't be choosers. I'll be going back.

Aliya is amazing. My wife always comes home refreshed and rejuvenated. 90 minutes is perfect. And…read morethis makes a really great gift for her. Dave B., Federal Hill

I had my very first appointment with Bill at the William John Massage Studio on February 28, and…read morelet me just say it was the best massage I have had in life thus far. I've had many massages, but this one tops them all. Upon entering the Studio I immediately felt relaxed. The decor, music and atmosphere were very relaxing. I completed the new client paper work then we headed to the massage room. The room was just as relaxing as the front room. The entire studio was open, clean and fresh. Now onto Bill himself. Excellent masseur through and through. Prior to starting the massage Bill and I sparked a little conversation; which for some can ease nervousness dealing with a new massage therapist. Bill is easy to chat with and helpful with random information (i.e. I'm heading to San Francisco and he recommended some places for me to check out; which I plan to do). He's definitely fantastic at what he does. His expertise allowed my session to be relaxing and enjoyable. He stressed the open line of communication which was very important to me so that I may communicate my likes and dislikes (side-note... no dislikes). He applied the perfect amount a pressure needed to work some of my most tender muscles as well as explained various things during our session. Because my muscles are very tense he stretched my legs in a way that allowed for a little more flexibility for a short time (need more stretching for better longer lasting flexibility). When my session was over Bill explained some things I can do on my own to stretch my most tense areas. Bill took the time to write down some things I should look up to relieve a lot of tension. I was very eager to schedule another session with Bill and so I did. I'm looking forward to my next session and other near future sessions. I'm definitely spreading the word about the William John Massage Studio.

That was the difference between a massage and a massage therapist. Bill made that massage therapy…read moresession so good, it made the Four Seasons look like a rub down from your boyfriend. Just blah. Bill is amazing!

Tiara is just the very best massage therapist! Had the…read morebest and very much needed massage today! I will most definitely be back!

I was very skeptical because I've been to many places that HURT my already hurt…read more Nancy was so gentle and had so much experience that she knew my main need was my injured neck without me having to telling her. I'll definitely be back.

Amanda is very knowledgeable about everything during the appointment. The studio is inviting and…read morecomfortable. I have not had a professional massage before so her demeanor, bedside manner, and professionalism put me at ease. She thoroughly explained the benefits of certain areas and asked about my concerns in regards to any problematic areas. An amazing experience overall and I am about to book my second appointment very soon!

I had my first massage w/ Amanda today! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! She was amazing! I feel much looser,…read moreless tense and calm. It was great for my physical and mental health!

Wonderful business!!! Shala is a highly trained, highly knowledgeable massage and wellness…read moreprofessional, who you can tell is genuinely caring and passionate about what she does and helping others. I had no idea just how many services were offered here. I am starting with the $45 deal for 2 ionic foot detox baths and massage. This is such a good deal, 30 mins for foot detox bath and then a wonderful 30 minute foot and leg massage on the massage table. Go to her directly for this deal, not groupon! ;) I want to do the full hour full body massage here asap. She is knowledgeable about what ingredients she will use on you as well, you don't have to worry about toxic ingredients being used on you. She personally selects or even makes what she will use in the treatments. Shala makes her own tea mixtures, 100% soy non toxic candles, soaps, and more, and supports women where she is from, in Iran, who hand make beautiful items she sells there as well. These are made with love and include knitted sock slippers and other cozy things. Perfect place to buy gifts for holidays or birthdays. Things like black seed oil, essential oils, and CBD. You can get the highest quality from her, and at a great deal. I have never seen such a good deal on 100% organic, cold-pressed black seed oil as here. A larger bottle is just $20 from her. She has an esthetician who comes on site too, offering wonderful deals for things like facials and red light therapy etc. Great energy and services! I will be back again and again and always excited! You will love supporting this small business.

I had the best massage in my life here. Barf was my therapist and it was great. He was able to…read morerelease some of trigger points with gentle stretching and the migraine massage added to the full body massage made me immediately feel better. I walked out feeling like I was floating. I regained full neck movement and haven't had a migraine since. I will 100% be a returning customer!

The Healing Path Massage & Wellness is a solid go-to for massages in Fells Point. Parking can be a…read morebit tough depending on the time of day (typical for the area), so plan accordingly. The pricing is very reasonable for the quality of service. I had a massage here a few days ago and walked out feeling like I was in a trance--in the best way. I highly recommend booking with Maureen (seriously, "magic fingers"). I've also had great experiences with Robyn on previous visits. Overall, consistently great service and definitely worth checking out if you're looking to unwind.

I have lived in Fells Point for five years, and only recently decided to try the healing path after…read moremy friend got me a gift card for my birthday last year. I have heard a lot of mixed reviews about this place in the years that I've lived here but I'm really glad I gave it a go. James here is really amazing. I like a more sports therapy style massage, and he will customize your massage and do some stretching. I always feel really good after the sessions here. Prices are comparable to the area. I think it's about $130 for an hour. Christina is the owner, and she's pretty responsive. To redeem a gift card, you do have to call so just FYI I do think they offer massage services to the Pendry based on their voice message, but I can't be sure.

From scheduling to check out- this place was amazing! A hidden gem right in Fells Point! I…read morescheduled two 90 minute massages for myself and my BFF who was here from CT. Anthony was a pleasure to work with to arrange the appointments! Both of our therapists - Miya and Angel were really unbelievable! We are life long massage people- and were blown away! We will be back and we HIGHLY recommend to all!

This spa is the definition of relaxation. You immediately get offered drinks and the vibe is just…read moreperfect. Miya is a life saver! My back was desperate for a good deep tissue massage and I came out feeling like a new person. Highly recommend to anyone looking for high quality treatments! Will book with her again!

The process to redeem the gift certificate is not clear and there is a lot of text communication,…read morewhich I was not a fan of, but beyond that it was a good experience. The massage therapist was great, and I really enjoyed my massage. I wish they gave you a heads up if you are not a member that it is a shoe free space.

TL;DR: Don't buy a gift certificate/card from this place…read more Zen and the City really appears to be set up for members and isn't equipped to interact with outsider customers. Unsurprisingly, most of the negative reviews are from people trying to deal with their gift certificates or gift cards since they are not able to provide reasonable service to people unfamiliar with their procedures. Throughout the process, I had to chase the owner, Gary, repeatedly over text and phone in order to get any information. A list of things I wish I knew before attempting to use a gift certificate here: I was alone in the building, not just the room, with an unknown man. Zen and the City is a therapist-owned establishment that has appointment-only booking for services. In light of this description, I probably should have known that I would be alone with my massage therapist. Except the website contains none of that information, which I only learned about after the appointment, so I was blindsided. My massage therapist was a very nice man who did his best to make me feel welcome and taken care of (Thank you, Anthony. You were the only good part of this whole experience!), but it was hard to set aside how uncomfortable it was to be alone with a strange man without knowing before that no one else would be there. The gift certificates (physical) and gift cards (e-cards) are redeemed in different ways. The website doesn't make it clear (either in the description or during the purchase) that physical gift certificates are only redeemable for a specific service, and that the gift certificates and gift cards are considered two different products. When I got the certificate for Zen and the City, neither my father (who bought this as a gift) nor I knew there was a difference between the two until after I had my appointment and was told otherwise. If you redeem the service-specific gift certificate for the wrong service by mistake, Zen and the City will not inform you of the mistake when you book your appointment and will instead pocket the remaining money without further services or refund, even after their error is pointed out to them. I suspect they would have prevented me from redeeming the gift certificate for something that was MORE money than the one I used, but when I accidentally used it from something that cost LESS, I was only told afterwards when I couldn't fix my mistake, or receive a refund for the balance. The initial confirmation text message is meaningless. It doesn't accurately reflect that an appointment's successfully been made (because you get a text regardless), and it does not result in you being correctly signed up to receive text messages. Instead, they will contact you by email, no matter your indicated preference (which they don't know anyway because they never ask for your preference). If there is a problem with your email address, they will not use your phone number to follow up. There will be no further attempt to contact you. I'll be honest and admit that I made quite a few mistakes in attempting to deal with Zen and the City, and I accept the responsibility of those mistakes. However, I think it's important for future potential customers to know beforehand that this is the kind of business that is happy to take advantage of your confusion, your mistakes, or your unexpected illness (check out their sick policy). It's up to you whether you want to risk giving this place your money and time.