I had an excellent visit yesterday to Tia at Elite. I've been working long hours, lots of time in…read morethe car, haven't been exercising as much as I like, and my back was really knotty, cranky and sore. Needed a strong, thorough massage. I let her know all this, and after an intake interview and the appropriate forms for a first visit, she went to work. It was evident to me, and she confirmed when I asked, that she not only is a massage therapist, she is a weightlifter. So she is very strong and was able to really dig in to the many problem areas in my back. At the same time, though, she has an excellent feel in her hands, so she was able to sense what my muscles needed, and no more. She also took direction well if I needed her to ease up in a sore area or to push harder than she had expected she needed to. Excellent massage, as I told her after, the best one I've ever had that didn't involve hot stones. And the equal of an amazing hot stones massage I had 11 years ago. In addition to being a superb, professional and attentive massage therapist, Tia is courteous and friendly. Lots of good cheer. And her facility is organized, well appointed, comfortable, warm and welcoming. The building she's located in, on the second floor, is somewhat rough on the exterior, But I encourage potential customers not to be put off by that. The massage you get, the person who gives it to you, plus the studio, are gold. She's a block and a half from the big court houses near the Capitol. I would say it's a great place for a break from work during the day. I visited after work and was happy I did. All that, and her fee was more than reasonable. Highly recommend.

This spa a very relaxing environment, and I had a great massage. I appreciated how calming it was…read more I will definitely return!

I had the most wonderful massage with Jen yesterday. Her technique alleviated many issues I was…read morehaving with back & neck. Plus the use of the heated Himalayan Salt hearts with the massage left my entire skin feeling soft and rejuvenated (I have severe dry skin). I slept better than I have in months and awoke refreshed this morning. As a Holistic Health Professional I am choosy as to who I have work on myself, and Jen's professionalism, persona, and intuitive touch impressed me. I knew I'd enjoy the experience, however I did not realize how much I'd enjoy Jen's work. I have already recommended her to several people and will continue to do so.

Jen is the absolute best massage therapist I've seen! I am always so relaxed after an appointment…read morewith her. She is a genuinely nice person and makes you feel very comfortable. I highly recommend getting a massage!

I have been going to Natural Balance every month for close to a year now. The first time I got a 60…read moreminute deep tissue massage from Vishakha, I knew I would be coming back. She addresses all my concerns and has such great energy! They also have a great membership program which lets me get a massage every month for a great price. I also like that you can customize your massage with add ons. The facility is very clean and relaxing and booking appointments can be done online which is super convenient. I would recommend Natural Balance, and massages in general, for anyone looking for relief from working a desk job like me!

The husband had never gotten a massage before and I thought it would be a nice treat to introduce…read morehim to one with a couples massage. It was important for me to find a place close to home but also a place that was reputable with good reviews. Thanks to Yelp I stumbled upon Natural Balance therapeutic massage in Newington, CT. I quickly made an appointment after reading such awesome reviews, and the ease of appointment spiked my interest even greater. Upon arrival, my husband and I were greeted by our massage therapists who were very friendly and greeted us by name. We arrived a little early and filled out a small questionarre about any allergies, ailments, injuries, etc. The atmosphere was very welcoming, calming, comfortable and felt like walking into a home. It was also very clean and professional. Then we were off upstairs for our massages. The massage room was beautiful decorated with soft, dim lighting, 2 seperate heated beds with soft blankets, and calming spa music. The room was comfortably warm and we were left alone to change and get into the beds. Shortly thereafter, the massages started. 90 minutes of pure relaxation and bliss. I was very pleased with the communication the therapists provided to ensure full comfort, the professionalism of the entire experience, and the perfect combination of deep massage work and soft massage work. It was amazing how my massage therapist knew which parts needed extra work, and other parts of my muscles to go easier on. Needless to say, my hubby loved his massage as well and we both agreed to come back very soon. If you are looking for an incredible massage by knowledgeable, friendly and professional massage therapists, go to Natural Balance. You will not be disappointed. Thank you both so much!

***Late Review** Appointment date was Sunday 4/7/2024. I scheduled a 60 minute massage with Corii…read more I arrived about 10 minutes early and was greeted with a welcoming smile! Corii led me to the massage room and we went over a series of questions to clarify a few things then got right to work! The environment was so relaxing and serene. Corii allowed me to relax and enjoy but checked in a few times to make sure I was ok. The massage was great and left me feeling so refreshed. My upper and lower back got some extra attention and it was exactly what I needed! Corii was very intuitive and was able to adjust the level of the massage to fit my needs. I have had neck and back pain for years and all areas were addressed. After the massage, she showed me the other studios and explained what other services were offered.The overall experience was amazing 10/10 and I booked another massage in 2 weeks!

I have been there before and I always had a good experience. However this time they asked what my…read moreconcerns were and I explicitly told them. Then when my massage was happening I had to remind them about my problem areas, one which was my ankle. She spent maybe 3 minutes on it and moved on. And my other areas of concern were not massages at all even though at the beginning of my appointment she asked if I wanted to avoid the areas and I told her, no please massage those. I was so unhappy with my massage I won't be going back.

Second time my wife and I have gone for a couples massage. Great staff, very relaxing, clean office…read moreand rooms. They do great at communicating if you need more or less pressure throughout. We did a 75 minute massage with added aromas as well as an add-on hand or foot warm towel treatment. Can't recommend this business enough, you leave feel very refreshed. Money well spent and will be going back again.

Amazing! Arrived for a romantic couples massage. It was perfect. The location was clean, they were…read moreso nice, and really communicative. The massages were perfect and the champagne, strawberries and chocolates at the end of the package was heavenly. We rebooked immediately

I also found this place through a living social deal- but it…read moreexpired before I could make an appointment. So they let me use my credit to come in later, but it was a bit of a disappointment. We were a couple minutes late, and it finished early, so instead of a full 60 minutes, I got 45. But despite the shortened massage finishing before an hour, I still had to pay for the full price! They were flexible with scheduling and contact via email, but my therapist wasn't engaging and didn't talk much. My friend enjoyed her massage, and her therapist was great- both of them had just the right touch!

My boyfriend and I went here for a couple's massage this weekend (yay Living Social Deals!). When I…read morefirst walked in I thought it looked kind of small and didn't have really high expectations. Very glad I was wrong... this was seriously one of the BEST (if not the best) massages I've ever had. The women were professional, friendly and generated relaxing vibes. The woman working on me found places I was holding tension and knots in my body that I had no idea existed. By the end of the session, I felt completely relaxed and rejuvenated. I was also provided with stretching techniques, which I really appreciated. I've gone to a bunch of places before and no one has ever offered stretching techniques. We will definitely be back! Alas, no place is perfect, so here are a few of the downsides: There is some background noise from surrounding businesses that can be heard above the music, there is only one chair in the waiting area which was a little awkward, and most importantly, couple's massages here cost less than at the Art of Touch, which is also located in Newington (see my review for there as well).

I've been to this spa for their wonderful massages over the last few years. The ladies are very…read moreefficient, knowledgeable, friendly, and give relaxing massages. The atmosphere is pleasant, peaceful, and clean. The only thing I can add is that more services should be included. I'd like to just come here and not have to go to another place for other services. I'm making an appointment before the holidays set in so I can be more relaxed.

enjoyed several massage sessions. Staff was courteous and walked away a different person.read more

After my massage therapist, who I had been seeing for years, moved out of the country last year, I…read moretried a few other massage places, but none of them felt like home. I had a 60 minute Swedish Massage with Elle at Body of Needs Spa yesterday and have finally found my new MT and Spa home!! The experience begins with being welcomed by their delightful receptionist who offered me water and had me fill out their very detailed intake form that asks everything from specific areas of focus, lotion or oil preference, amount of pressure and all the things your MT needs to tailor your massage. Elle came out to get me and brought me in to a very tranquil treatment room. There is a whiteboard on the wall and Elle used it to note where I wanted her to focus, any thing that was important to me for my massage and then she stepped out so that I could undress. As she started the massage, the pressure was a little lighter than I wanted so I told her and she immediately adjusted. She really worked on my problem areas and gave a great full body massage!! I'm a little sore today, but in the best possible way!! I immediately scheduled my next appointment with Elle as soon as I got in the car; a 90 minute this time,. Their online booking makes it so easy to book, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. Needless to say Elle and Body of Needs are my new go to!!

The only picture I took was while I was waiting for my massage. However, all other photos that are…read morelinked with this business are very accurate. This spa is hidden on Main Street in Middletown and is absolutely perfect. You are greeted by the receptionist when you walk in and offered tea or water while you wait. There are several private service rooms. I had a 90 minute deep tissue with Mackenzie. She was excellent at determining where I needed attention and how much pressure. The room was relaxing with the proper lighting and music. The table was heared. Prices were reasonable. I am happily sore and feel much better! I will absolutely be back to see Mackenzie again!!! I think I found my new local spot.