I had heard so good things about this place so I called on a whim yesterday when I was feeling…read morestressed & got a 1 hour massage w "C C" . ( price is very fair 80$ an hour- there is a 4% surcharge to use cards, so bring cash to save & don't forget to tip I asked for a NMT ( Neuromuscular Therapy massage ) which is stronger than most - and CC didn't disappoint! I was surprised at how strong she was . CC used her arms as well as hands for a deep soothing , almost stretching at times massage . She even pulled my fingers and I felt them pop ! That was so relaxing! This neck thing she did by pulling upward was also amazing ! As someone else has mentioned - English isn't the first language here so there are menus on the wall when you walk in - you point at the amount of time you want , the different types of massage ( Swedish , hot stone etc ) be sure you are clear . There is a clock that has a timer in your room - and you do get the ENTIRE hour! (Most places give you 45 min .) if you want lavender or coconut oil it's an extra 10$ ( I am not big on scents so didn't add this ) It was honestly the best massage I've had in Birmingham! CC is amazing ! And there is a system to how she worked ( I tried to point out my shoulders hold most tension & not sure she understood completely- but she covered EVERYTHING! She used a warm oil at one time and even took care to make sure my hair was covered w a towel ) They have a massage here I've never seen offered elsewhere in Bham -where they walk on your back ! ( I noticed the bars over the table where they hold on as they do this I think a lot of men must like this. ) . I didn't want that because I'm a 63-year-old woman. I would definitely use CC again. ) I cant recommend this place highly enough- BUT you need to be very clear about what you want -because as I said, English is not their first language . Someone left a bad review and mentioned that it looked dirty. (?) and not fancy enough compared to a Bham spa -I can tell you they don't spend their money on fancy furniture , but it is in a nice part of town. ( Vestavia ) i prefer to spend my $ on the actual massage as I have had some very bad massages at some very " fancy " spas and hotels . The entire placd was clean & simple . They had a hygienic face cover in place for me to place my face on.- the room is dark and calming w zen music I saw someone said they didn't think these people were LMT but of course they are licensed I didn't have to look at the degree to tell CC had been trained as a LMT . I have had friends that visited here & recommended to me & Im so grateful. There's not much talking during the massage but I could tell she was reacting to my sounds or if I moved ( etc ) if I said " that feels nice ", it was a strongest massage I have ever had from a woman , but she didn't hurt me I asked for your "Neuromuscular Therapy Massage" ( NMT )which is much stronger than a Swedish . I have never had a better massage ! I will be coming back here regularly. They're a wonderful place and no , they're not "fancy "if you want to pay $100 extra to go to a spa - you do you ! I have been getting massages in Birmingham for the last 20 years and I can tell you this is by far the best massage I've ever gotten . I look forward to trying the hot stone, Swedish & a foot massage soon! It's very easy to find and parking is simple - I called and asked for a massage at 2 pm - I wasn't asked to to fill out a bunch of forms and I was taken straight back.

Great service. Friendly staff. Easy to schedule. Love coming here when in the area.read more

Dana at the retreat day spa was INCREDIBLE! I have had many massages over the years and this one…read morewas an absolute favorite!! I booked the 60 minute massage with the added scalp massage. Dana applied just the right amount of pressure. I could tell she put so much care into her work. Overall a wonderful experience- I will be back!

I love this place and the staff are amazing. Bernadette at the front desk is so friendly, fun, and…read moregreat to talk to! Nancy and Danielle are great massage therapists and I also had a facial that was amazing with Susan. The spa is so quaint and cute and in a great location. Love

I can't be the only one that loves Tao Massage. They're open for extended hours, have the best…read moreemployees, fair prices and work out all the kinks. Every masseuse I've had has taken great care of me and been responsive to any vocalizations of problem areas. The best part is they bring things to my attention that I may not have even noticed and work it out. I used to come here regularly when I lived in Bham the first time years ago. To know they are still here with the same high quality service makes me happy each time I return.

Some good therapist but the older short one is no good. She tries to hurt you and rubs nuckles…read moreagainst your spine passive aggressively. Also she was rubbing my calf in one spot with one hand for 10minutes I look back and see her on her phone looked like it was on camera. I think that's illegal. I stopped the session and she still charged me 55$ for the sketchiest worst massage.

Naudia at Stellar Massage is fantastic! I used to get massages somewhat regularly, and my regular…read moretherapist was booked up, but I was in pain. I'm glad that I found Stellar Massage. Naudia worked out the pain/tightness I had in my neck/back. The atmosphere is calm, peaceful, and professional. I intend to return, because this was a great massage.

I needed a massage and didn't know how to find a good spot since I had just arrived in Birmingham…read more I checked Groupon but didn't really see anything good. I finally found this place on Yelp. I made an appointment for the next day. The place is really clean and the ambiance is soothing. My massage was amazing!!! A much needed relaxing massage. I will definitely go back!

Please do not go to this lady. She will make inappropriate comments about your body. She will…read morecharge you more than what the service cost. My service was for 60 minutes which should have been $120 instead she charged me $135 and said it was because she went over 15 minutes, but that was not a decision that we both made. She took it upon herself to do that.

I would give 10 stars if I could... I have been looking for someone that could actually release 20+…read moreyears of tightness, pressure, and pain in my neck and back and I finally found her. Judy does body work. And her work on my body in just a few sessions has given me the most relief that I've ever had. It's like my body is not stuck anymore. It's lighter, freer, healthier. Judy has developed her craft and her hands know how to heal. I think that's a byproduct of 30+ years experience coupled with being very intentional and genuinely caring for her clients. I will only see Judy from here on out and will always be forever grateful for her. Schedule a session with her now. Your body, mind, and Spirit will thank you.

Made an appointment for 9am. Got a text 5 minutes before my appointment, from the therapist saying…read moreshe was running late because she was on the phone with her lawyer. Wtf. Told her I was good and wouldn't be keeping my appointment. Who wants to rush into a massage appointment? Joke

Ann really knew her stuff when it came to massage therapy. She was kind enough to reach out before…read morethe massage to explain the directions on how to find her office. I had a two hour massage for $150. I could definitely feel the knots coming out as she worked out the parts of my body I circled on my 'need work' form. She is chatty while you get the massage, but she was very friendly and upbeat the whole time. Some people like quiet, so I just felt like I should throw that out there, just in case. However, even with the chattiness, she never let her hands go still. They worked their magic and I appreciate that!

5 stars is not enough!!!! Why did I not know about this place?! I want to go back EVERY damn day!!!…read moreDonovan changed my life today. I love a good massage, so my expectations were average...decent hands, clean, music, ok. Well, Donovan changed my perspective of what a GREAT massage feels like. The setting is average, but those hands...those hands changed my life today. I've been struggling with some joint pain for a few days and really needed something. That something were those hands. Don't play around with joint pain, get some relief, get those hands! I will be back AGAIN and AGAIN!!!

Donovan was AMAZING!!!! I have been in so much pain lately bc of my back and having several…read moreknots.... Donovan is so good at what he does that I am no longer in any pain at all!! I actually fell asleep during the massage which I NEVER do! He is definitely skilled at the art of deep tissue massage and was very kind and let me feel comfortable telling him if it was too hard or to go harder. Donovan was AMAZING and I absolutely will be back again and again!! If you need a deep tissue massage... ask for donovan and you will not be disappointed!!!!

I received a massage from here. It was so relaxing. I'd rank it among one of the best I've ever…read morehad. The Massuese was professional, she explained things fairly well in broken English. They were super sweet. I left with every need met, feeling absolutely no stress of any kind. (Do drink water after) Reception and the office experience was also great. I never felt pressured, out of place, or uncomfortable at any moment. 5 stars, 10/10.

This is the second massage I've ever gotten. I'm attempting to find a place to go frequently. The…read morevery first time was a horrible experience. The lady kept me covered for the most part, didn't do a very good job when I was flipping. Then when she was massaging the front of my body her fingers went under the towel and brushed me where it shouldn't have. Not to mention that during the massage she had her phone out the entire time watching the cameras so she could leave and go help them when they came in which she did. Which is not only so unprofessional it also cut into my time. Also, at the end she was very very adamant that I leave a $20 tip which she already had put into the card reader and said "this okay" I felt so uncomfortable not being able to sign a receipt with the tip amount separated from the amount for service. Overall will not be returning.

I love Evolve! I use Justin for my massages and he is super friendly and always finds the spots I…read moreneed worked out! The shop is nice, set in an older house with different rooms having massage tables. Always a relaxing, beautiful atmosphere. They also sell a variety of products like crystals, candles, incense, books, and fine chocolate! Plus, they're next door to a plant shop and across the street from a coffee shop! I can't think of many better ways to spend a few hours!

These folks specialize in deep tissue massage, and they never disappoint. Every single time I've…read moregone, it's been a top class experience from the front desk to the therapists themselves. Always an intimate and personal experience, not just a one-size-fits-all sort of spa. Cannot recommend highly enough!