Myesha is a pro and as real as they come. For athletes specifically, I cannot recommend her…read moreservices enough. I play basketball and my mobility and posture improved dramatically after just one session. I honestly felt taller after our session. If you have any stress points in your body, you don't even have to tell her since she will notice them right away and work them out in the massage. If you are struggling with recovery times or feel like you need some stress or trauma released from your body, look no further. She is one of the more conscious people I have met and is very experienced at what she does. Come ready to laugh, cry, and think about life if you choose to do so. A real professional!!

Myesha was amazing! I received a postpartum massage and she did not play around. I felt drunk after…read morethe massage with all the good chemicals/hormones flowing through my body. It's been a while since I have had a massage, like years, so my body really needed it and she knew exactly how to help me. She was able to provide deep tissue massage and attend to some really difficult points in my body. I can't wait to go back! It started with some time in a sauna and then moved to the massage table where she used essential oils and coconut oil. I'm big on all natural and organic products so this was perfect! I normally use coconut oil as a moisturizer for my body so it was perfect! I didn't feel like I had all kinds of weird massage oils ruining my clothes after.

I just had the best massage I have ever had! I went in for lymphatic drainage and some scar tissue…read moremassage to help with my pain from a recent mastectomy. It was the first massage I have had since my surgery, so I was a little nervous I would experience some pain. But not at all! She listened to me verbally before our session and then more importantly, she listened to my body. Her touch was slow and deliberate, and she knew right where to go to help alleviate my pain from tightness and swelling. I feel freer and lighter, still, many hours later. I can't recommend her enough and look forward to my next session in her beautiful, calming QA space.

This was amazing! Almost hate to tell everyone because she will be booked all the time!!…read more Natasha is kind and very talented- I will definitely be back!

I love praising good people behind their back and I'm going to do it here so get ready:…read more Tranzend is a woman of color owned and operated small business. A small biz that punches above its weight class and does it all with kindness. I struggled for YEARS not knowing what my diagnosis was and was in a deep struggle with my physical health and mental well being. No one understood me. Health care providers would misdiagnose me multiple times before I found the right fit and would often seek referrals from anyone I trusted to find a massage therapist who could be kind, attune to my diagnosis, and just a good human being. Janice didn't just change my life; she saved it. The work we did together on not just my physical being but my soul was something I can never thank her enough. My financial situation wasn't the greatest either but Janice would insist on making it work and I dare say she would do the same for any of her clients. I don't recollect how many years I would see Janice but it was a lot. Janice is a compassionate and empathetic massage therapist and she has a breadth and depth of expertise that you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else. If you're not seeing this woman, what are you doing with your life?

My husband found Janice and booked massages for us for our anniversary (we stayed in downtown…read moreSeattle for the occasion). We each had a 60 minute massage in her cozy little studio with the most beautiful rooftop view of the Sound. The massages were great (my introduction to cupping) and Janice is a lovely person. I get massage and other body work done regularly so I've experienced a wide variety of quality. I'm also not the easiest body to work on (very tight, problem spots). I would absolutely come back again. I can't comment about the value because I didn't pay the bill :-) Hubby said her prices were average, though. I'm not complaining about anything because I enjoyed myself and felt great afterward, but setting expectations so no one is disappointed. The massage studio is in a large professional building and shares hall space with other medical professionals. TrandZend is a single massage room, not a full spa experience. Because it's in a professional building, it's locked on weekends and Janice has to come down to let you in (didn't phase us since the sun was shining, but this could mean waiting outside for quite a while). Janice creates a warm, inviting experience, but take note if you're looking for something different. I debated between 4 and 5 stars because it isn't a full spa, etc. but I figure it's the quality of the massage that matters and that was definitely a 5 star experience.

Danielle is amazing! I came in for craniosacral work and am certain i fell asleep on the heated…read moretable! Danielle greeted me warmly at the door (#103) and immediately made me feel calm, welcome. She has a very respectful, compassionate and nurturing Air about her, making it perfect for this line of work. My first time experiencing craniosacral work, and she explained it perfectly, sharing the scientific words and explaining them to the layman (me) in such a seamless way, that I left feeling as if I've done it a thousand times! Go see her. For massage, for deeper understanding of yourself, not only in respect to physical understanding and well-being but also emotionally, spiritually.

I am a new client at Helix and so far I have been treated by Jennifer and Melissa. They are both…read moreextremely thorough, knowledgable, and very professional while still friendly and comfortable. I have been very impressed by the thorough notes they take before and after each session, which helps one pick up where the other left off, and also keeps track of my progress and goals. I'm glad they are conveniently located in my neighborhood, but I would gladly drive to see them; this level of service would definitely be worth the drive and parking (there is always street parking - usually right out front - and it's only $1.50/hr). I have seen many massage therapists over the years, and this is the best service I've received to date. I look forward to continuing my therapy with Helix!

Amazing massage! Mia knows just the right amount of pressure to use and is very intuitive. Highly…read morerecommend!

Mia is amazing! We had her give us massages as a special treat for us during Covid. Mia came to us…read more(we set up in our garage to allow maximal air flow) and gave us spectacular 90 min massages. Everything was super safe, and she wore a mask the entire time, while we had a mask on when face up on the table. It was also super convenient to get the massage at home instead of going to a spa We're both former collegiate athletes so we've had our fair share of deep tissue massage. Mia's massage was deep and intense, without ever being too painful. She also used active release techniques to get out some of our deeper knots. We both agreed that she's one of the best therapists we've had, and we can't wait to book her again soon!

I am about to move to another state. One of the things I will miss about Seattle is Lanz and their…read moregreat staff. Tim and Craig are both amazing. Long-time professionals with a ton of exp. And the owner Loretta is so nice and accomodating. Thank you for all the amazing massages! I am eternally grateful.

Over priced. Mediocre massage, better places to find in the area. Nothing good to say really. Do…read moresome research for a better massage and decent pricing.

Danielle is great. I've been getting massages from her regularly for a couple years now…read more I initially sought her out because she specializes in therapeutic massage. Through a few sessions, she was able to help relieve the tightness and soreness in my lower back and shoulders that had accumulated through years of weightlifting. Danielle's general deep tissue massages are top-notch as well, and she's a great conversationalist. I keep coming back because her deep tissue massages are so relaxing, and she's fun to talk to. If you're in the Ballard area and you're looking for a good massage, and you want to support a small business, I would highly recommend Smiling Owl Massage.

If I could give one star, I would. The massage I initially received was great, but after Danielle…read morecancelled an early AM appointment with less than 2 hours notice via email, things became really messy. I work with families and children intimately and I understand cancellations happen, and people become sick, but to cancel an AM appointment with under two hours notice without a call was not a great way to handle the situation. I was already getting ready and on my way to the appointment. Upon arriving I sat there thinking she was possibly late, then I called the number on the door because I figured that was the best option to figure out if the appointment still stood or not which. Then after back and forth email with Danielle she was upset that I had called the number on the door because it was for someone else. How was a client to know that? I waited for 40 minutes and left. When I arrived home I had seen on my desktop the reason I didn't get her email was because It was sent from her personal email instead of her business email which was the one email we had ever used prior. We sent some Emails back and fourth and because I had expressed how inconvenient it was for me she decided she didn't want to see me for my other appointment or reschedule. I had told her many times I understand these things happen and hope she will feel better and was kind, I just wanted her to know that a call for a two hour or less cancellation would be more ideal since clients are likely to be up and already getting ready to leave their homes. She then basically replies she doesn't want to see me as a client anymore while also being smart saying "in the age of smartphones" her email with 1.5 hours notice was appropriate. Especially when people are likely already on their way. Since I had bought 2 massages via Groupon I had asked if she would then work with me to help get a refund, she agreed and even wrote me an email saying she contacted them, and they would be reaching out to me within the day via phone. (Side note she also said she didn't want to see me because she only makes 17 dollars from her groupons, which i though was wildly inappropriate to tell a client.) When I didn't hear anything from them and emailed her back stating all I saw was that my account was flagged and had not received a call, her reply was so rude calling me challenged and whiny. I really don't know how someone would work in this industry and be so rude and able to personally jab at clients but I was completely taken aback by her unprofessionalism through-and-through. I would not recommend her place of business, as when things come up she cannot handle them appropriately, timely, or professionally and will attack you for it.

Tomarra is an *exceptional* massage therapist…read more I found Tomarra through Yelp - I was hopeful that I could find a good massage therapist who lived nearby. I was an occasional customer, then time passed and I suffered an injury, and Tomarra became an integral part of my healing journey, as important as my doctors and physical therapist. Tomarra uses multiple techniques - what I found that worked best for me was to describe where and what types of discomfort that I was experiencing and to let Tomarra figure out the best way to treat it. She knows how to work well with our bodies and this approach never led me astray. Tomarra's studio is extremely clean and her space is well organized. I wish I could give her more than five starts, she deserves it!

Tomarra is great! Very professional and a great, relaxing atmosphere. She did a great job on my…read moreneck, a problem area for me. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional and well trained massage artist!