Having danced intensively in a past life, I have experienced a wide variety of massage and body…read morework modalities over the years, and I can say that Julia is truly excellent. She recently helped with some acute lower back pain. I walked into her office, hurting with every step, and left with far less pain. She offers a spectrum of different kinds of therapeutic styles--deep tissue, myofacial release, hot stones--tailored to whatever ailment you have. Massage can sometimes be a very vulnerable experience, especially if you're hurting, but she is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and reassuring. Her practice is located within the historic Briny Building in downtown Manistee. There is a dedicated parking lot with wheelchair accessibility. The massage room itself has high ceilings and is exceeding clean and inviting. Julia is such a valuable asset to the Manistee community. Thank you for helping me!

I am picky about my massages... usually I'm disappointed. I had a girl in Chicago at my gym that I…read moreadored... knew exactly what to do to make me feel good. Julia... you are wonderful. My sister bought me a massage (to help me heal mentally and emotionally from a recent trauma) here after her and her husband got a couples massage. I wouldn't change anything. My sister warned her in advance I liked a medium to firm massage and Julia did just that - perfect pressure.... PLUS hot stones. I had never had a hot stone full body massage before and it was absolutely delightful. Complete relaxation. The office is in a big office building, but the massage room is in a room with tall ceilings, exposed brick, chairs, candles, music, and aromatherapy heaven. I immediately felt at ease in that room. Today I received a hand written Thank You post card from Julia. What a wonderful gesture. I absolutely love the small town friendliness of the Manistee community. I will return and you should go if you ever find yourself in Manistee. :-)

I cannot say enough great things about my experience at Elemental Compass! We recently moved to the…read morearea and I was looking for a good therapist in TC who specifically does Myofacial Release. I booked my first appointment online with Beverly which was super convenient and a must as I usually plan my schedule late at night. Admittedly I was skeptical as I have tried many therapists over the last decade and beyond...only to be disappointed or feeling "meh" about the massage. I'm happy to say my search is OVER! Yay for me..and possibly you too! Bev is AMAZINGLY talented at what she does and very knowledgeable. BEST massage I have literally EVER had in my life! I'm serious...and no I'm not being paid to say this..lol. I already feel so much better and see improvement with long standing back/neck pain. The location is also convenient and is neat, clean and quiet...with a cute shop in the reception area. I have not tried other therapists at Elemental compass, but I am sure they are great too with Beverly at the helm:) I have already scheduled my next 4 massages. Almost hesitate to give this review as I want to keep her..and her schedule...all to myself!

My husband and I had a couples massage when we were visiting the area a few weeks ago. We both…read morethoroughly enjoyed our massage and will be back again! Beverley was also very helpful in giving us ideas for dining and hiking trails in the area.

I love that they are open 7 days per week. My appointment…read morewas to help me through a sciatica flare up, I was in a lot of pain. They took care of me! I was set up with a great person who knew what I was dealing with and could apply the right pressure, and move me comfortably through stretches my body needed. I was quite sore that evening despite what would say was gentle pressure, but I knew it was the result of getting good treatment. The next day, I woke up feeling so much better. Sciatica can't be healed over night, but the muscles around the inflamed area were released and allowed my nerves and blood to move freely through the rest of the area. I realize I need massage more frequently through the year, so I will be back.

I was having chronic back pain during my travels in Michigan, so I contacted Living Light Massage…read morefor an appointment. There was a spot that worked for both parties, so I booked it and entered the studio the following morning. The receptionist wasn't extraordinarily pleasant, but I didn't judge the place on her demeanor, given she wasn't providing me the massage. After a somewhat longer wait (about 15 minutes), Allison greeted me and we went into the massage room. She was somewhat matter-of-fact in asking a few questions, but not in any way rude or inappropriate. When she stepped out, I disrobed and waited for her to re-enter. I will say that the deep tissue massage Allison gave in the next 60 minutes was one of the most therapeutic experiences I have ever had- she put her heart and soul into working out the knots and sore muscles that I had. Her strong massaging and stroking of my back, hips, neck, and shoulders nearly put me into tears, but in a very good way. She asked several times if the pressure was too much, and asked me to let her know if she needed to let up a bit- just like how a professional and competent masseuse should always inquire to a client during deep-tissue. In quick summary, when she had completed the massage on me, I felt like paradise had come down and rested on my body- I felt so relaxed and much less sore. It was an almost out-of-body experience. Upon checking out, I made sure Allison was tipped well-beyond what I usually give, simply because she went well above and beyond what most masseuses provide. Thank you again for making this a special experience- I will certainly return to this studio when I'm back in the area!

Leena knows her stuff! She was able to locate the problem areas and apply the right amount of…read morepressure and technique to relax the muscles. Very professional. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

From the owner: My business specializes in therapeutic massage with integrated body works. I offer a variety of…read moreservices to choose from using hot towels to enhance your experience. To schedule your appointment, use the online booking tool. It's fast convenient and available 24/7. Just check out the website for all availability and pricing.

So awesome I can't get back in lol! She's the best! Glad I had the opportunity to get treatment! If…read moreyou get in with her , you found the closest person to physically curing all your aches on this planet, through massage therapy!

Erica is a magician. I went in there almost demobilized with neck/shoulder pain and she took care…read moreof that with a variety of intuitive technics. I cannot recommend this plan strongly enough. Wonderful.

Visited Knead Relief on a recent trip to the area and I was very pleased with the services and…read moreambience. The storefront opened recently and is beautifully decorated in a soothing high end spa style both in the reception area and the treatment room. My therapist, Brenda, spent time discussing my needs and medical issues before we headed in for the treatment. The price was very reasonable, and I was happy to learn that they treat walk ins as well as by appointment. I will definitely visit again if in the area!