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!

I love praising good people behind their back and I'm going to do it here so get ready:…read more Tranzend is a woman of color owned and operated small business. A small biz that punches above its weight class and does it all with kindness. I struggled for YEARS not knowing what my diagnosis was and was in a deep struggle with my physical health and mental well being. No one understood me. Health care providers would misdiagnose me multiple times before I found the right fit and would often seek referrals from anyone I trusted to find a massage therapist who could be kind, attune to my diagnosis, and just a good human being. Janice didn't just change my life; she saved it. The work we did together on not just my physical being but my soul was something I can never thank her enough. My financial situation wasn't the greatest either but Janice would insist on making it work and I dare say she would do the same for any of her clients. I don't recollect how many years I would see Janice but it was a lot. Janice is a compassionate and empathetic massage therapist and she has a breadth and depth of expertise that you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else. If you're not seeing this woman, what are you doing with your life?

My husband found Janice and booked massages for us for our anniversary (we stayed in downtown…read moreSeattle for the occasion). We each had a 60 minute massage in her cozy little studio with the most beautiful rooftop view of the Sound. The massages were great (my introduction to cupping) and Janice is a lovely person. I get massage and other body work done regularly so I've experienced a wide variety of quality. I'm also not the easiest body to work on (very tight, problem spots). I would absolutely come back again. I can't comment about the value because I didn't pay the bill :-) Hubby said her prices were average, though. I'm not complaining about anything because I enjoyed myself and felt great afterward, but setting expectations so no one is disappointed. The massage studio is in a large professional building and shares hall space with other medical professionals. TrandZend is a single massage room, not a full spa experience. Because it's in a professional building, it's locked on weekends and Janice has to come down to let you in (didn't phase us since the sun was shining, but this could mean waiting outside for quite a while). Janice creates a warm, inviting experience, but take note if you're looking for something different. I debated between 4 and 5 stars because it isn't a full spa, etc. but I figure it's the quality of the massage that matters and that was definitely a 5 star experience.

A long overdue review in praise of Ellen's deeply intuitive and healing massage…read more I have dealt with Ménière's disease for over 10 years and Ellen is the only therapist who has been successful in helping head heaviness lift. One of the best things about Ellen is she really listens in regards to how I'm responding to treatment. She applies different techniques till we have a breakthrough.

I have been seeing Ellen for massage for about a year. I tried a few other massage therapists in…read morethe area before meeting her, but was never satisfied enough to return. I always enjoy being greeted by her little dog, Tucker, which eases me into the right frame of mind to relax and enjoy the massage. She's very attentive and able to adapt to my latest sports injuries or specific needs with every massage appointment. I also appreciate that at the end of the massage, Ellen always asks if she missed anything and will spend extra time if needed. Her Fremont office is one massage room with a pretty view and a balcony, so no distractions with the comings and goings like in a spa setting.

I've been going to Brooke for years! She is compassionate, thoughtful, and good humored every time…read more But most importantly, Brooke is a deeply experienced and skillful massage therapist! She has helped me through all kinds of injuries and taught me so much about caring for my muscles and joints. I cannot recommend Brooke enough and have sent lots of friends her way :-)

I think she is the best masseuse I've been to. Brooke is very intuitive and knows right where my…read moreproblem areas are.

Having visited many massage therapists over the years, I have experienced the gamut of styles and…read moreskill levels, and Steph was excellent. Other than being an incredibly talented massage therapist, the beauty of it is that she comes to YOU! I don't have to drive in traffic, worry about parking etc. and she doesn't charge and arm and a leg to do so. She brings everything with her including essential oils that smell amazing! I received an hour and a half massage and DID NOT WANT IT TO END. What I appreciate about Steph is she is extremely knowledgeable and she listens to what you need. I was able to relax because of her unique technique. She also was able to work out knots that I didn't even know existed and intuitively worked on other trouble spots. I felt AMAZING after the massage! I had a deep tissue massage and her pressure was perfect. Scheduling an appointment was made easy through her online scheduling system, and she was able to fit me in right away for some deep tissue work on some lower back pain. Steph is passionate about helping people to be the best they can be. My neck, back and shoulders are now feeling better, and I attribute this to her healing touch. I will happily schedule another appointment with Steph!

Stephanie is outstanding. Stephanie has been with us for over 1 year now and we have her come…read moreroughly monthly. Each time is outstanding and relaxing. The best part is that she gives you feedback afterwards about tight areas. Since I have been work from home. She helped me fix posture and hips. We would highly recommend her!

I could not find Wendy's shop, and went to a place that I thought was hers. Afterwards, I left a…read moremessage saying I couldn't find her place, as there was no signage anywhere. So not only did I have to pay for a full price somewhere else, and parking, but she charged me as well, even though she didn't touch me as well. I do not know how she could charge me even though I couldn't find her. would not recommend her name on a sign at all.

Wendy is such a pro and has so much experience under her belt, and it really shows. She always asks…read moreand listens to how I'm feeling and what I think I need worked on, and she takes it from there. Her office also exudes a very calming and welcome atmosphere. Wendy's treatment goes above and beyond just my bi-weekly appointments. She gives great advice on what can be done in my day-to-day life to help minimize my chronic back and neck pain. I feel that she's always looking out for her patients and wants what is best for them. An added bonus is she's so fun to talk with! I always look forward to my visits with her.

Whenever I want to treat myself to a massage, I go to Megan. She perfectly combines long, fluid…read moremotions with more specific pressure points too. I prefer firmer pressure, and she nails that as well. I highly recommend getting a massage with Megan!

I just got home from the most fantastic massage! Megan is amazing!…read more I sit at a desk for 10-12 hours a day sometimes. I have very tight shoulders and hips - Megan was able to relieve the pressure and pain that pressure caused. She didn't just massage but also used pressure points, stretching and more to release my tight muscles. The office was very clean, well-kept and relaxing- her practice is inside a chiropractic office which to me is a good sign! She offers great deals for first time clients as well as referral bonuses. Make an appointment with Megan it will make you feel like a regular person instead of a knotted up mess!

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.

If I could give one star, I would. The massage I initially received was great, but after Danielle…read morecancelled an early AM appointment with less than 2 hours notice via email, things became really messy. I work with families and children intimately and I understand cancellations happen, and people become sick, but to cancel an AM appointment with under two hours notice without a call was not a great way to handle the situation. I was already getting ready and on my way to the appointment. Upon arriving I sat there thinking she was possibly late, then I called the number on the door because I figured that was the best option to figure out if the appointment still stood or not which. Then after back and forth email with Danielle she was upset that I had called the number on the door because it was for someone else. How was a client to know that? I waited for 40 minutes and left. When I arrived home I had seen on my desktop the reason I didn't get her email was because It was sent from her personal email instead of her business email which was the one email we had ever used prior. We sent some Emails back and fourth and because I had expressed how inconvenient it was for me she decided she didn't want to see me for my other appointment or reschedule. I had told her many times I understand these things happen and hope she will feel better and was kind, I just wanted her to know that a call for a two hour or less cancellation would be more ideal since clients are likely to be up and already getting ready to leave their homes. She then basically replies she doesn't want to see me as a client anymore while also being smart saying "in the age of smartphones" her email with 1.5 hours notice was appropriate. Especially when people are likely already on their way. Since I had bought 2 massages via Groupon I had asked if she would then work with me to help get a refund, she agreed and even wrote me an email saying she contacted them, and they would be reaching out to me within the day via phone. (Side note she also said she didn't want to see me because she only makes 17 dollars from her groupons, which i though was wildly inappropriate to tell a client.) When I didn't hear anything from them and emailed her back stating all I saw was that my account was flagged and had not received a call, her reply was so rude calling me challenged and whiny. I really don't know how someone would work in this industry and be so rude and able to personally jab at clients but I was completely taken aback by her unprofessionalism through-and-through. I would not recommend her place of business, as when things come up she cannot handle them appropriately, timely, or professionally and will attack you for it.