I cannot say enough great things about Cristina! I saw her for a prenatal massage every week…read morethroughout my third trimester. When I was overdue in week 41 Cristina not only made me more comfortable - she hugged me and let me cry the many emotions I was feeling at the time. She really has a gift for massage but also is a kind and gentle person who leaves you feeling better than ever. I am so glad I found this gem. Now that my son is 3-months old, I continue to see her monthly for routine care. She is reasonably priced compared to many of the high-end spas in the area, which makes her care affordable long-term. I give Cristina 5 stars! ~ Kate C.

Cristina is amazing! I've been searching around Boston for years for a great massage therapist and…read moreI finally found one. Some of her techniques are unique - something I've never experienced before (like exfoliating my back and feet) - and it was a great experience. I also never knew how good a chin massage would feel :) I felt refreshed and relaxed after my session. I can't wait to go back today!

Christina sees clients at Asana Yoga in Charlestown. She is a strong solidly professional therapist…read morewho knows the body well and provides a wonderfully thorough message - one of the best I've had. Often with newer massage therapists I can be pushed or pulled in the wrong way. Christina can be strong but very balanced. You'll feel the difference.

This place is amazing! I had a Spa Finder gift card that I wanted to use. Called and got a same day…read moreappointment with Milah back in February. She's amazing with color and cuts! She did an awesome job texturizing my hair because it's so thick. Looking forward to going back to her :)

Used to be great but they can't keep good people there anymore. Last 2x I've had problems with brow…read morewax. I am burned and swollen and not happy. I

I've never had a Thai massage before but I definitely wanted to try something new. I looked up…read moreYoutube videos to see what I was in for and was absolutely excited. Booking was super simple as you can do it online and I wish more places offered this so this was definitely a +1 for me. I booked a 60-minute service and she had plenty of availability for the same week. For city dwellers, her location is in a pretty convenient location right off of the Arlington stop. Unfortunately for me, I came to my appointment a little late due to super slow MBTA service. Jommie was very nice and did not make me feel bad or feel rushed for my service when I did arrive. We got started right away and I loved the experience. It was a combination of trigger point massage and stretching. I just wish I wasn't so ticklish, would have enjoyed it so much more. She was extremely accommodating with my service when she realized I was squirming and giggling due to being ticklish which I appreciated. Definitely liked the massage and recommend that if you've never tried Thai massage to give it a chance!

Walking into Aiyara, even with its Back Bay service office entrance, feels like discovering a…read morewonderful, hidden sanctuary. The small, tranquil space allows you to immediately lose yourself in a master class of massage. For truly professional expertise and a relaxing escape, I couldn't recommend this highly enough.

I needed a last minute blowout before a trip and I had a wonderful experience! I have really thick…read morecurly hair and Aura and Bianca were amazing at giving me a sleek, smooth blowout! Highly recommend, I will definitely be back soon!

Came in for a wash, cut, and style and I'm genuinely blown away. Honestly, might be the best…read morehaircut I've ever had. Fatima took the time to really understand my hair, my routine, and what would actually work for me - not just what looks good leaving the chair. Every step felt intentional, from the consultation to the products she chose (which smelled amazing and left my hair insanely soft). You can tell she truly cares about her craft and her clients. Plus, being on ClassPass was such a bonus. Could not recommend Fatima more

Great experience! We were lucky enough to get an appt due to a cancellation. My masseuse was…read morefabulous. He paid attention to all the nooks and crannies that I have issues with! (at 72, there are quite a few areas)

Very relaxing and professional massage service. The therapist was kind and attentive. Scheduling…read morewas a little tricky, but the experience was worth it.

I'm leaving after my first, and absolutely not my last, visit to Mantra Dhevi. The massage was…read morephenomenal - it hurt so good! Lilly really got at my knots, was very attentive, and accommodating. I was bent, twisted, and stretched like never before. Honestly, this place is really great. I'll be back as often as I can. They do great work here. Being in a convenient location, parking was easy to find on the street. The spa is very clean, quiet, and peaceful.

Imagine my surprise when i called this place this morning and asked them about the aromatherapy…read moremassage with oil, the lady tells me that that isn't an option. I tell her that it s advertised on the website, she said "no" and then someone else gets on the phone, i repeat my request, the lady said "yes" and hung up. I call back a 3rd lady picks up the phone "how are you?" - i answer that I am fine and one more time repeat my request, the lady kept telling me "yeah", i tell her i am coming from far so i just want to make sure that i get what i want when i get there, she answers "yeah". I tell her do you or do you not offer that service, her answer: "yeah" - at that point i started to get frustrated and was about to give up when she told me that she will call me back in 20 mins ... and yes, you guess right. No phone call.

I've been here twice and gotten 2 different services, the 60 mins Asian Body Works (Tuina) with Hot…read moreStones and the 60 mins Foot Reflexology with Asian Body Works. The massage has always been very good and reception is very nice. Both times I have used a Groupon and booked an appointment for the same or next day (once I called because I was close by and they got me in for an appointment 10 mins later). Maybe it's because I go on weekdays, but they seem to have lots of availability. The massage is always very thorough and my body feels excellent after. They tend to use firm pressure -- I don't mind some pain during my massage but you can ask them to be lighter. Language barrier can be an issue so you may want to let reception know before you go in for the massage. The 60 mins Asian Body Works (Tuina) with Hot Stones was full body including scalp and face but not feet and you removed your clothes. The 60 mins Foot Reflexology with Asian Body Works included a foot soak, focused on feet and legs, and you kept your clothes on for the body works massage. I preferred the body works with hot stones from masseuse David, who asked multiple time if the pressure was good and it really felt amazing! If you care more about the foot massage and less about the body, then I would opt for the foot reflexology (the massage I had was fantastic as well). The space is clean, beds are very comfortable, and ambiance is nice. The different massage areas are divided by screens rather individual rooms separated by walls. I don't mind this, but I can see how some would not prefer it. When I went for the foot reflexology, I was in a shared room with a stranger -- this was fine for me because you do not remove your clothes for this service. I found it a little weird initially but did not care during the actual massage; again, I can see how some people may not enjoy this setup. Overall, Nomad offers very high quality massage at a reasonable price point, not overly extravagant. I will definitely go back regularly!

Decor: 4/5 Quality of massage: 2/5…read moreSense of relaxation: 1/5 When you walk in, the chic bohemian decor is inviting. However, the massage is where this place falls apart. The spa doesn't have separate rooms, rather it's one massive hall, separated by cloth curtains. Which means you can hear EVERYTHING!! You hear the opening of packages, the bathroom, the customer next to you saying "oh my god yea", the staff walking back n forth, the tap running in their kitchen... everything!!! To make this worse, the massage itself was terrible. They placed a towel on my back and massaged me over the towel in an elbow 'poking' manner rather than a normal kneading style. I left the spa feeling rather bruised than relaxed. This was the second time I've had a terrible experience at Nomad - will definitely not be returning.

For around $150 I don't feel like I got what I paid for here and was left very unsatisfied with the…read moreresults. It's now the day after and my skin feels dull, unlike facials I've received at other businesses. If I had gotten the $80 microexfoliation add on maybe this would be different but I had a double cleanse, exfoliant, extractions and moisturizer that just didn't satisfy me. The extractions focused on my nose and were more painful than those I've experienced before. I had an active breakout on my cheek that I was surprised to have popped while congestion on my chin was left unaddressed. Red light therapy was gifted to me but I think if not I would've left with a very irritated and flushed face. While treatments/products were sitting on my face, I have a feeling my facialist was just sitting on her phone rather than giving a massage or anything. Overall this felt like a budget experience meriting a cost of maybe $70 tops for the less than 45 minutes I was in the chair. I'm giving this two stars rather than one only because they were able to accommodate me and a guest at the end of the day on short notice (called at noon and seen at 4), and I want to give the benefit on the doubt that service is better toward regular customers. Given this is a chain I would recommend patronizing a smaller salon with further trained estheticians.

I've been a member at Heyday Assembly for a little over a year & I cannot recommend it enough! From…read morethe friendly staff, knowledgeable estheticians & relaxing experience, you cannot get better. I continue to get compliments on my skin since getting regular, monthly facials. Do yourself a favor and get yourself a membership!