I walked into The Way, having been there before, expecting to relax and work out some of the tensions that builds up being a mom to two little ones. I decided to try Keri, as she seemed new and why not try someone new? My gosh, I am so glad I did. I admit, I am a little nervous to write this review as I do not want Keri to be totally booked up so that I cannot go see her again - but she deserves the shout out. Keri is amazing. We sat down to start and she really cared about what brought me in, and she had read my file so knew I had the two little ones at home. She genuinely seemed to care about how I was feeling, and how she could help me. She found knots in my back and legs that I did not even know I had (who gets knots in their legs?!?). She started me face up, which was my first time ever doing that, and I LOVED it. Honestly. My problem areas (back and shoulders) got attention both at the beginning and end of the session, which was so unique and also so great. She was relentless, but without pain, to work out every knot and ever tense area she found. Once I stood up, I felt like a new person. My body felt loose, the knots in my shoulders were gone - and that feeling has continued. Keri is a miracle worker, and by far the best massage I have EVER received. Thank you Keri, and hope to see you soon! read more

Let me just say because of your reviews I saw Cassie today, what a lovely person. I will be scheduling another appointment next month with her. I have had chronic pain and the work she did today, I have not felt this good in months. Thank you to all for your reviews, the "The Way Massage" is great!! She is warm and inviting and so are the surroundings and I felt totally comfortable . Thank you Cassie!! read more

The Way Massage Therapy is an amazing place for massage therapy--they are the BEST! Due to a chronic neck issue, I have been to a few spas over the years. After finding The Way - it is now the ONLY place that I will go to for massage. Carolyn is INCREDIBLE. Her deep tissue massages are straight-up miracle work!!! She is able to relieve built-up tension, discomfort and knots that other therapists elsewhere never seemed to be able to fully resolve. She is hands-down the best massage therapist in the area. She takes excellent care of her clients and is fully dedicated to providing the best massage experience(s) possible. I referred my wife to Carolyn, as well - and now she is a huge fan too! Carolyn and The Way have been incredible to my family and our self-care. This is a top-notch establishment with OUTSTANDING service! If you're in need of a massage, GO HERE! read more

Cassie is a miracle worker. I have chronic back pain, but can keep it in check with monthly 90 minute massages at The Way. Her studio is so clean and she takes great care to make me feel safe in this current environment. Cassie took time to get to know me and often offers helpful hints (stretch daily!) to keep me feeling great between my massages. I always leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. I highly recommend Cassie at The Way Massage Therapy. read more

Cassie never fails to surprise me. She consistently goes above and beyond my expectations. I appreciate her dedication and professionalism towards her job. On our first session, I was given a detailed intake form so I can describe the painful areas around the body, we also discussed our goals and objectives from the massage treatment. It's noteworthy to mention that Cassie provides various types of massages, therapeutic, Swedish, Deep Tissue , Sports Massage and she also includes Cupping during the massage when needed. Cassie is able to adjust the deep tissue pressure according to your preference. I highly recommend her and she surely won't disappoint you. read more

First time at The Way Massage and I had an amazing one hour prenatal massage with Cassie. She was fantastic, spent time with me beforehand getting to know me and my needs. She also spent time afterwards giving me advice and suggested when to return postpartum. It was far beyond my expectations, I really enjoyed it and will be back!!!! read more

I found The Way Massage (on Yelp!) just over a year ago after moving to Boston from the West Coast. I'm a bit of a massage connoisseur and wanted to find a place that I felt relaxed and comfortable going to, as well as a kick a@@ massage. The Way's massage studio is located in a beautiful historical house/building and in very discreet place, where there is not a lot of foot traffic going in and out (which I prefer when I'm stumbling out of an amazing massage, looking like a zombie). You're able to book your appt online, which makes scheduling easy peasy. I've had at least 15 massages with Colleen, and she gave an incredible deep tissue massage from the very first time seeing her. She always takes the time to check in with how I am feeling, and asks if there are any areas we should focus on specifically. You also have a choice of a number of yummy essential oil fragrances, or I'm sure you could chose a fragrance free oil. My favorite is the eucalyptus spearmint. OMG it's heavenly. I even bought a bottle to use in my diffuser at home. The Way has 2 massage rooms and is very quiet and serene. The vibe is calm, friendly and welcoming. It's almost like having the place to yourself, which I really like. I am sure that all of the ladies here are excellent massage therapists, and I would HIGHLY recommend you give them a try if you're looking for an incredible massage. I recently recommended a co-worker's wife, and she was very impressed with her experience. Prices are competitive with other masseuses and I can promise that you'll get what you pay for. Hands down the best place for a massage in the Reading/Stoneham/Wakefield area. What are you waiting for!?! read more

Cassie is the absolute best massage therapist. I've been having weekly massages for well over 10 years and hands down Cassie is the most skilled . The atmosphere at her office is calming and serene . She is a look ways on time and I never feel rushed. read more

Cassie is AMAZING! I've been seeing her for a decade and she always gets me feeling better than when I came in. She's professional yet personable, and knows just how to work out all of the kinks. Highly recommended!! read more

Cassie runs The Way really well, keeping it small and personal, allowing for time to know her clients before or after sessions. She addresses pain with lots of repetitive motion rather than painful pressure points. It works. The treatment room is incredibly comfortable, too. This is the first time I've planned regularly scheduled sessions with any massage therapist. read more

Super-comfortable and comforting oasis in Stoneham! I sought treatment with Carolyn initially to help with a back injury and muscle tightness. I've had three sessions, and it's been so beneficial that I want to keep coming back on a regular basis! The atmosphere is very warm and friendly. The massage rooms are soothing and relaxing, with toasty heated tables, soft blankets, low lighting, and your choice of music and choice of scented oil (or no scent). Your massage is customized based on what you want and any issues that you're having. By the end of the hour, I was so relaxed it was hard to get up off the table. Heaven! I'd definitely recommend The Way based on my experiences here, and look forward to returning soon. read more

So happy I kept looking for the right place for me. Had a prenatal massage with Shaylynn and she's the first person to not treat me like I was about to fall apart! I told her I liked form pressures and she gave it to me! I am in my third trimester abs struggling with back pain, pelvic pain and headaches. Shaylynn even offered to wrap me in KT (kinesiology tape) to try to help with sone of my trouble areas. If you e never heard of this technique look it up. So so excited to have someone that knows how to do it!!! It helped for almost a week after the massage. read more

The Way Massage Therapy is a great addition to the Stoneham area. Set in the rear of an older house that's been turned into several office spaces, it provides a real peaceful, relaxing environment. They have heated massage beds, a first for me and it was amazing! The inside is designed beautifully with calm colors and warm accents. Most importantly, its quiet. They are located in the rear of the house on the ground floor, so you don't hear many noises from other parts of the house. Everything is clean and neat. You can choose the type of music you'd like to listen to while you're getting your massage, even bring in your own iPod if I remember correctly. My massage was with Cassie and it was great. I had a 60 minutes of her working out the knots in my upper back and hamstrings and I felt great afterwards. She's thorough in her technique and asked enough questions to be familiar with any injuries or issues I needed work on. She knew how to handle my bad knees and back issues. I left feeling awesome. I plan on going back regularly. I've also met her business partner, Tanya and she's just as wonderful. You can't go wrong making an appointment with either of them. read more

What a wonderful place! Easy to get to find & easy to park! It's lovingly decorated and the candles all smell amazing! They've also thought about a lot of small details, like fresh, cold water at the end of the massage and toiletries in the massage rooms and in the bathroom. YES, the beds are heated and YES, it's awesome! Trust me, once you've experienced this, anything less is a BIG disappointment. Cassie is a really skilled MT. She's very knowledgeable about her craft- asks good questions, makes suggestions and very clearly has years of experience. She's also passionate about what she does. You can tell how much she genuinely cares about her clients and how dedicated she is to making people feel better. She practically saved me a world of pain after my first Spartan Race (OCR). 24 obstacles and 3 miles later- I knew I'd be a wreck! Cassie worked her schedule to get me in after the race. Again, HUGE bonus points for working around my tricky schedule! During the hour long massage, Cassie picked up every sore spot, tight muscle and knot in my body and worked them out. It was heaven! I felt 100 times better than when I hobbled in there. The proof was the next day when my race buddies called to tell me how bad they hurt and I was feeling fine! This is a total game changer, folks! Cassie is great! I've had many, many massages with her and I won't go anywhere else! read more

I been seeing Michael at The Way for massage for several months now. The last few years have been very stressfully was for me, and my husband urged me to give massage a try as part of a broader effort to live better--better diet, more exercise, etc. calm,friendly manner really put me at ease. I was nervous, as I am somewhat uncomfortable with new people and had never had massage before. But Michael quickly put me at ease. I have noticed a definite change in my stress and tension level since I started seeing him. I have recommended him to friends and acquaintances and am now happy to recommend him to the Yelp community. read more

Having terrible back pain and decided to go here to try to see if a massage would help. It certainly helped and I will def be back at least once a month for it. I met with Stephanie and she was wonderful! read more

I found Michael at The Way a year ago when looking for a massage therapist to help with an old injury. He has worked miracles with the injured area and has helped tremendously with other areas, too! His friendly demeanor quickly puts you at ease; the space makes you quite comfortable. I highly recommend Michael - you won't be sorry! read more

Had a great prenatal massage at The Way last night. My massage therapist (I believe her name was Colleen) was great and I felt so relaxed after. I immediately scheduled another one for next month! The atmosphere is a little bare bones, but I thought they made the space look homey and calming. Can't wait to go back. read more

I have been going here for the past 6 months or so. And my experience here has been amazing. Cassie has been working on me for my back issues and she is so attentive to my needs and really works with me to make me feel comfortable. I am so glad I found her. read more

This place is just amazing. I've been there twice and got massages from Cassie and Jodi. Both were hour long massages and they were not long enough! I have arthritis in my right hip and also deal with anxiety. After my massages I felt like a new person. read more

I had a great massage from Colleen at the The Way Massage last week. The experience was relaxing from start to finish - will definitely be back! read more

Cassie is wonderful. She is extremely personable and pleasant but also creates a calm and quiet atmosphere for her massages where it is easy to relax fully. She has done a great job making it feel safe to come during the pandemic while still making things feel as normal as possible. Cassie was recommended to me and I am so glad she was - she is the best! read more

I've met some great therapists here and the owner (Cassie, whom I've only had once) is also really great. Seems they always nail the pressure (for me: not too light, not too hard, sorta like Goldilocks), and the space is cozy, clean and comfy. It's like a hidden treasure around the corner of a house-like building. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed my experience yet! Absolutely fantastic massages here. Cassie and Carolyn are both excellent at what they do. If you book a 2 hour massage with Carolyn you will not be disappointed!! I've seen Carolyn a bunch of times now and she always knows what my problem areas are/can pick up on any issues. I have medically diagnosed neck and shoulder issues and these ladies always make me feel more relaxed when leaving! I go for the deep tissue massage, after which I may feel sore for a couple of days but after that I feel awesome! Been going here for about 2 years. Highly recommend this place! read more

I made an appointment since I have a stressful job and don't frequently have time to devote to self care. Colleen was professional and talented and after my two hour massage I felt like a new person. I was especially pleased that she was able to work around an old injury. read more

This place is amazing!! The best massages ever. I have had massages by Cassie and Carolyn and they were both awesome! I feel so much relaxed after having a massage here. Love, love, love this place. read more

I am 62 years old and never had a massage until today. OMG, what a wonderful experience. I was fortunate to have Carolyn Doucette as my massage therapist. I was in heaven. I haven't been that relaxed in a long time. Very happy with this place. I will be revisiting this place again. I highly recommend it. read more

One aspect of a consistently great massage experience is a relationship with your massage therapist. Seeing the same therapist regularly gives them a chance to know your body and needs, and keeps you from having to explain the same info over and over. Unfortunately, this is hard to achieve at the big chain massage centers, where therapist turnover is high. A small, personal massage center with only a few therapists is the best way to go, and The Way is great. Although Tanja has moved on, owner Cassie Winkle remains, with a new partner, Michael. They are both awesome. Cassie is skilled, attentive, and works hard to make sure she addresses whatever issues I have at any given session. The space is quiet, comfortable, and warm - no shivering here! There's complimentary cucumber water available before or after your massage, and a surprising range of toiletry needs in the bathroom to help you freshen up and restore yourself lest you return to the real world looking as incredibly relaxed and slightly glazed as you might feel. There's plenty of space in the rooms, so one doesn't feel cramped (and the therapist has plenty of space to move around you). Although their space is in a large house of converted offices, it has its own private entrance around back, and I've never had trouble parking. Best of all, both Cassie and Michael are super friendly and professional. You want to chat? They are happy to connect with you. You want to quietly fall into a relaxation coma? That's good, too. Their online booking system is simple to navigate, they allow cancellations up to 4 hours beforehand, and it's easy to reschedule. They always seem to have a good selection of slots available, and in case of an urgent need, you can email them to see if they can help. You can also get package deals to make regular massages a little cheaper, and they often have specials they send out in occasional, non-obnoxious emails. The only thing I wish they had is a pregnancy massage table, with a belly space, as Cassie's massaging me through my second pregnancy. Without it, however, she works hard to make me comfortable on my side with pillows and prenatal technique adjustments. No complaints! I've tried a lot of local massage places. Don't be disappointed - come here. read more

Cassie is fabulous! I have been getting massages for several years and mine retired. I have tried a few since and have just not been satisfied, until Cassie. She takes the time to listen to you, and accomodate your request. The premises are very nice as well. I am now a regular and attend bi-weekly for a 90 min massage and a 1/2 hr. foot massage......this is what I call heaven! read more

I recently took a fall down some stairs, and although thankfully I didn't break anything, I've been having problems with my back ever since. My back sort of felt like there was a Charlie horse that wouldn't go away. I recently started seeing Tanja at The Way Massage and my back has been getting better! She's been great and really helpful. When I first went into the reception area it was relaxing and comfortable, and I was greeted with some really delicious strawberry infused water while I explained my situation. The massage was great, relaxing, and Tanja was really able to work out some of the knots and other tense points that had built up as a result of my fall. She was very attentive to the areas I was having pain, as well as my overall comfort during the entire experience. She also gave me some good stretches to use daily, which have actually been helping. I definitely plan on going back more regularly now, and would recommend The Way to anyone. read more

Carolyn is fantastic! I have been sending friends to her! Thank you Carolyn for working out every tight muscle in this body! I love our coffee shop mix in the room and just de stressing on that table!! See you soon!! read more

A few days ago, I received a full body massage from Carolyn, and let me tell you... that was THE BEST massage I have ever gotten! The entire experience was perfect, from the moment I walked in, to the moment I left. I even got to meet the owner, who was very pleasant and welcoming! On the table, Carolyn made sure I was as comfortable as possible, from the music, to the pillow position under my legs. The massage itself was impeccable! Carolyn was able to hit every single bothersome knot, and more! Spots I didn't even know needed tending to! My body felt so relaxed, and my mind was at ease knowing I was in such good hands (literally). Afterwards, she offered me some orange infused water (thankfully, since I'm not a fan of lemon), and gave me advise on which foam roller to buy for my aching muscles. Even after a few days, my body feels like 100 bucks! The service I received was outstanding, and I 100% recommend trying this establishment out. You won't regret it! read more

A few months back I threw out my neck most likely due to long hours hunched over my desk. A simple reach to get something was the final straw that sent my neck over the edge. I was suddenly in so much pain. It happened on the train and I was in such visible anguish that a seated woman got up to give me her seat during rush hour in a train packed like a sardine can. I went to see Tanja and her magic fingers made it all better in just one visit. I felt better than I can remember feeling in a long time. I've recommended Tanja and The Way to others most notably my husband who previously was not comfortable getting a massage, in spite of how much he might have needed one. He recently threw out his neck as well also probably related to stress and long hours. He'd messed up his neck before but refused to see any one about it. He just struggled through it. This time it was so much worse. He was really suffering. He had seen how quickly Tanja fixed me and I was finally able to convince him to get over his massage reluctance. Again Tanja worked her magic and he was 100% better in just one session. I was really impressed with how at ease she made him before the session even started, not an easy feat with my husband. He said after that he couldn't believe he didn't come sooner and that he felt like he was in heaven. read more

Cassie is a thoughtful and experienced therapist. I stumbled upon The Way through Groupon which can be "hit or miss" but I am now a regular! A lovely, zen space too & my body has never felt better. read more

Cassie helped me w/an injury - rather transformative healing touch. She's a great listener and will allow you to work w/her to find the level of pressure you feel works best for you. read more

Had an absolutely spectacular massage with Keri this morning! I had a back injury a few years ago and have gotten tons of massages since, but this was by far the best! I informed Keri of the areas I wanted her to focus on and she totally nailed it!! Like other people have mentioned, she found knots and tender areas that I didn't even know I had. I already feel relief and improvement in the areas she worked on. I will definitely be booking another appointment with Keri! read more

I saw Cassie for the first time this week-- a referral from my fitness trainer-- and was amazed how well she could find and work out my knots and tension with the perfect amount of strength in her hands! I am impressed. It has been so hard to find a great massage therapist for my body, and am so happy she is in my own town!! Thank you Cassie! I will definitely be back regularly! read more

A great message therapist can be hard to find. Cassie is a real find. The location is easy to find with plenty of off street parking. The rooms are comfortable and the heated mattresses are the best. I had asked for a specific song list that I like to relax to and she had the custom music disc ready for me on arrival. I prefer that my massages be quiet and relaxing. Cassie was great, not filling up our time with idle chatter. She was intuitive as to where my tight spots were and she worked them out beautifully. She is friendly, courteous and the consummate professional. I will be visiting regularly. read more

Cassie is amazing! I've been to a lot of massage therapists and Cassie is by far the best! First of all, I simply love being there - the room is so comfortable and relaxing. Besides that, Cassie is very good at what she does. Being a chiropractor, I'm aware of my body and what muscles need the most work and she finds them before I even say anything. I highly recommend her! read more

Highly recommend! Regular customer for almost 2 years including prenatal massage by Cassie. Excellent work at finding all the sore/tight spots and working them out. read more