I am relatively new to getting massages but I have gotten a handful of massages at a variety of…read moreplaces, including at a massage school, professional spas in Oahu, Lanai and Las Vegas and with Melissa at Healing Elements Haleiwa. My experience with Melissa has been the best of all of them. It is very easy to communicate with her what you need and want and want and she does a great job. Haleiwa is a little far for some people (myself included) but I try to make a North Shore trip out of the day and it is always worth it. The cost of the massage is very reasonable, plus as a teacher I get a discount. You don't get the frills of a fancy spa here (but I'm not sure that's worth the extra $100 anyway) but you do get an awesome massage!

I have had many massages in my life...even at resorts like the Aulani and I would have to say that…read morethis massage was one of the best I have ever had Melissa has a great aura and instantly makes you feel calm and comfortable. She uses amazing aromatherapy oils specifically for your issues. She used some techniques that I had never felt before and really worked out a lot of my knots! It is very small but zen! She is also very knowledgeable about pressure points. Unfortunately I just moved back to California or I would go to her every month! Oh yeah and her sister is a teacher so she gives discounts to teachers!!!!!

Best massage of my life! I fell asleep!! The massage…read moretherapist paid attention, was intuitive and the space was clean, comfortable and welcoming. Can't wait to go back!

What a gem!! I was looking for a friend and I to get massages on our short weekend getaway and I…read morewas having no luck in finding a place - until good fortune smiled upon our trip and I came across Panda Massage. I've gotten massages all of my life and this was an excellent massage. She was very intuitive about where to pay attention to on my body so I didn't have to explain my needs, at all! My girlfriend really enjoyed her experience too. Her massage area was clean and very welcoming. I'm in the personal care industry so I know what to look for and what to look out for ;-) While there were no fluffy bathrobes or cucumber water to distract you from a mediocre massage that a lot of over priced spas perform, it was a relaxing, thorough massage. I will be back, like every time I go to San Juan kind of going back! Her prices were incredibly good as well. A don't miss sort of experience.

Entering into A Massage By The Sea feels like a magical dreamscape. One step through the door, it…read moreis a sanctuary, and we become enveloped in gorgeous decor, giving pure peace all the way to the soul level. Even walking onto the grounds... it is a mesmerizing experience, beautiful stone walkways surrounded by exquisite floral delight. This massage studio is unique in atmosphere and healing techniques. The sound bath is truly divine.

I've had two massages by Roxanne. Most recently my main concern was a tight and painful neck I've…read morebeen struggling with for months. She worked on it with a combination of hot stones, her hands and other tools - tuning forks, different bells that are new to me - and for the first time in ages it is pain free and I have full range of motion back. If you're used to "traditional" Swedish or other massages, some of what Roxanne does will be unfamiliar and seem a bit strange. If you can trust that she knows what she's doing (which she does) and experience it, at the very least you will have tried something new but likely, you will feel the benefit. If you don't want those things however - just tell her! She listens well and constantly seeks education on new techniques and healing massage therapy approaches. She also checks in throughput the session to make sure the pressure and other aspects are comfortable and acceptable. Besides that she is kind and generous with her time and knowledge. Her studio is comforting and cozy too. I can't wait to go back.

I've lived in Friday Harbor for seven years, and visited this massage place a few times in its past…read moreincarnation. Then I found a solo practitioner whose approach and technique are the absolute best fit ever for my particular needs, Danielle. She also practiced out of this location on and off - then a year or two ago she and partners bought out the former business and established Island Vitality, with a makeover of the premises and a more organized and user-friendly approach to scheduling, with access via website, etc. I'm very thankful to have Island Vitality in such convenient proximity right in town, with access to the services they provide, which besides massage (with hot stones and hot towels!) include infrared blankets and other healing modalities. Check out the staff of massage therapists' bios on their site so you can choose whoever is a good fit for you.

Danielle gave me one of the best deep tissue massages of my life. She is clearly a deeply…read more intuitive masseuse. My body felt like it was melting and then only started feeling better as the day progressed.

Not gonna lie -- Earthbox turned out to be a wonderfully refreshing change from a generic hotel…read morestay. The grounds -- consisting of about 4 or 5 separate buildings -- had a lovely chill vibe, lots of greenery around the compound, an indoor pool and sauna and a nice array of separate outdoor seating areas. The separate office/lobby was a large but cozy welcoming space with a fireplace, couches and coffee and a comfy spot to relax in. Also, not gonna lie -- accommodations are upscale Best Western level, which again, I have no problem with, but just so ya know, that's 300 greenbacks in high season. Hey, it's an island, I get it, there's not many options; Just throwing it out there. Our Queen Standard room was on the small side, but the bath/shower was perfectly adequate (if a bit dated), as was the A/C, and the bed and bedding was pretty comfortable. The staff too was awesome, cheery and happy to meet any need. We loved the pool and jacuzzi setup, and there's even a little exercise room in the same building. One thing I could have done without were the 5 or so emails I received before check-in, begging me to complete the online check-in form ahead of time, so I could just go right to the room without needing to stop at the office. Didn't work and I still had to physically check in. So yea, that was a pain. And yet? They still get 4 stars. Our one-night stay may have been expensive but it was very comfortable.

We had a really nice stay at Earthbox Inn and Spa. Right off the bat, they were very polite,…read morecourteous, and cordial via text to get all set up and pre-checked in so that we could go straight to our room when we arrived. I really appreciated that they had free EV chargers for guests, so we could plug in our car after a long day of driving and riding the ferry, at no additional charge. Spectacular. They are centrally located to everything you might want to do in Friday Harbor, so we only had to take our car once, when we went sightseeing around the island. Otherwise, it just stayed parked because we could walk everywhere, which was really nice. Everyone I interacted with during our stay was pleasant and professional. We had a maintenance issue in our room and they were quick to remedy it. I was a little disappointed that our room did not have some kind of fan to move air and the AC only went down to about 67 degrees and the furniture felt a bit...damp, so that is the reason for the 4 stars. I like my room to be cold, crisp, and clean and the one we stayed in just felt a bit...musty. Also, the local lavender farm is closed and the products are now sourced from Whidbey Island, but that was not disclosed to me until I asked, so I might suggest updating the information in the rooms. I was a bit disappointed we couldn't visit the lavender farm on island because it was permanently closed and so the sign in the bathroom kind of set me up for failure. All in all, it was a mostly pleasant stay and I would return the next time we want to visit Friday Harbor.

Clean, quaint and all smiles…read more While mooring at Roche Harbor Marina, I took in an afternoon massage. After a quick and easy check in, filling out the standard form, I was toured around the small, but well appointed spa. My locker was open with sandals and robe awaiting. After a quick wash down in the clean, large, tile shower, I managed 12 minutes in the steam room, a great way to relax before my rub down. Another quick wash I retired to the lounge with cucumber water, organic Tazo teas and Pellagreno. The gas log fire was blazing making it very warm but still comfortable as I hydrated over the latest issue of some Mega Yhat magazine. When in Rome. Sydney arrived right on time to lead me down the hall to our room. Dimly lit, smelling fresh and with heated sheets, I relaxed and awaited my 60 minute, deep tissue. Great work! Sydney is fantastic. When she asked if the pressure was ok, I let her know she could go harder. Politely she said that was almost as much as she could go but I could tell she was really trying. Very kind of her. What a great massage. After our well spent hour together, at least for me, more hydration in now a very full lounge until by final scrub down under the rain water bower head. My visits to Roche Harbor will now include a pop in to see Sydney. Thank you.

I LOVED this facial.. I was very grateful that she did not push facial product sales. I was very…read morerelaxed and my skin was very happy and renewed!

Rob is THE BEST- I feel different right after my first session. I splurged for the 90 min and got a…read morecompletely relaxing experience- all of the tension I'd been carrying and physically manifesting into my muscles had never been worked out like that before. Very knowledgeable, afterwards he taught me a good deep stretch to do at morning+night and an abdomen massage to help w my digestion/ constipation. I plan on continuing sessions while training for a half marathon to stay tuned up. I was debating going to a spa or chiropractor but instead I'm so glad I found Massage works on yelp. If you're looking to maintenance your body, health and well being- book a session with Rob.

TL;DR version: Rob provided the perfect amount of pressure to relieve my pressures…read more Full version: I hadn't had a massage in more than a year, and during that year I changed jobs twice, and moved twice. As you can imagine I was well overdue for a good massage. But I didn't have to settle for a good massage because, by going to MassageWorks, I got a supercalifragilsticexpealidociously wonderful massage! I could add more adjectives here - I know plenty of them - but to give you the clearest idea of how wonderful this experience was I'll just add that at various points during the 60 minute session I believe I actually purred. If you want to do yourself a wonderful favor, book a massage here.

I had one of the very best 90 minute massages of my life with Erin! She is intuitive, listens…read moreintently and her technique is exceptional! Highly recommend

When I first conceived of a trip to Orcas Island, I was looking for a restful getaway. With Erin…read morehelping to guide my trip, it turned out to be so much more. The massage/bodywork element to her work was exceptionally therapeutic by itself, but I'm really glad that I decided to have her curate a full, intentional retreat. Erin is incredibly intuitive and a gifted healer. I felt very open with her. After only a brief discussion, I found her suggestions for activities while I was there so personally and insightfully tailored to what I was going through. Her recommendations really helped me get lost in "deep time." Checking in with her at the end of my time on Orcas to discuss what I did and the significance I found in it was helpful for me to process it, and our visits framed my trip in a meaningful way. If you want an intuitive soul to help you traverse a meaningful transition in your life, I couldn't recommend Erin more highly.