I have been going to NOVA Massage Center for years to get help with wrist, knee, and back issues…read more Each and every time, the massage therapists have been a tremendous help and I feel fantastic following the massage. The therapists also provide great advice regarding stretches and exercises to stay pain free. Another perk: parking is easy and free.

My husband and I are powerlifters, and massages are pretty much required to keep everything fluid…read moreand moving as well as it can. We've been to several places to get massages in the past, and NVMC is by far our favorite! This is NOT a spa, so expect to hear some muffled talking if someone's in the waiting room if you're getting a massage. The rooms are nicely darkened and they always have soothing music playing. The quality of the massages are great! At all of the other places I've ever had a massage I've noticed that the massage is the same on both sides of the body- like the masseuse is going through the motions they were taught in school. At NVMC the massage is tailored to your individual need at the time of the massage. They offer packages of massage minutes, too, so the more you buy the less you pay for each minute, which is an *awesome* way to save money if you're planning on making massages part of your life.

I thought that the massage was decent. I was able to book the day before and wasn't disappointed…read more The place is located in the salon suites which was a little confusing if you've never been there. I would suggest that you go early if it is your first time. I did a 90 minute massage for about $170. The massage therapist worked wonders on my neck and shoulders. I definitely would recommend. 4 Stars!

Working all day at a desk leaves me in knots. I was so lucky to find Zentara close by. Nana is a…read morevery talented and strong therapist who can work out any tension in the body. I enjoyed the 90min deep tissue massage and literally floated out if there. My body feels incredible!!

Great massages, relaxing atmosphere. Knowledgeable therapist who really know how to relieve aches…read moreand pains. Beautiful studio with nice linens and atmosphere.

I feel like I discovered a time machine and with every massage get transported back -- back before…read morea few bike commute crashes, back before my hamstrings became tighter than banjo strings, back before middle age was something to look forward to, not something to vaguely remember. 90 minutes of sports massage therapy undo a couple of weeks worth of my questionable gym choices and a couple of weekends' work on do-it-yourself projects that should have been done by someone else. The Harmony & Serenity location is convenient, parking is a breeze, and the three-time Olympic athlete and former Olympic team massage therapist brings a great deal of insight and skill to the massage table -- and is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

10 out of 10!! Deanna is truly talented. I have had four appointments within the year and each…read moresession is better than the last. Deanna listens to my needs, addresses each area of concern, and executes to a T. None of that just lay on the table and get what you get nonsense. I've struggled with chronic low back pain after a MVA as well as "office syndrome"-muscle strain and poor posture from repetitive desk work, and Deanna has done an amazing job releasing that muscle tension through massage, trigger point therapy, cupping, hot stone and other modalities. Somehow she finds areas I wasn't even aware were tight, or carried tension/pain yet continues to amaze me. Not only is Deanna gifted with touch, but is also very knowledgeable in her craft. Will offer suggestions for things I can do outside of Massage to improve my posture and strengthen weakened back muscles. So happy I found a Massage Therapist who not only loves what she does but it's shown within her work and within her energy. Always professional, polite, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. Looking forward to my next session!!

I needed a massage for pretty significant back pain, much of it caused by knots and trigger points…read more(too many years at a computer and doing needlework.) I had a couple of gift cards from Christmas to use, but although I have quite a bit of massage experience, I didn't know much about massage services in Alexandria. In the end, I picked Garden Wellness Center because it looked pretty good, which means the choice was essentially a shot in the dark. It seems I lucked out! Deanna is an experienced massage therapist (7years) and really has a feel for the knots that have been torturing me and a talent for working them out. She used a combination of techniques including hot stone and cupping and was very willing to explain how each technique worked. Great massage. I will definitely be back.

I called for an appointment, but I work two jobs and so my availability is limited. I said I needed…read morea Tuesday or Wednesday over lunch, and was happy to wait until something in that time frame became available. Nick suggested several Thursday and Friday late afternoon appointments, and was so annoyed that I needed to plan in advance because I don't have a flexible schedule that he just told me he wouldn't take me as a client. I also posted this review on google, and the owner immediately responded with some nonsense about how they're very busy and don't have time to return messages, so I guess I'm lucky they even bothered to try to fit me in to their very full schedule. Clearly they don't need new clients, so don't bother trying to schedule with them. Edit: They're so busy that they can't schedule an appointment with me in the next few weeks on a Tuesday or Wednesday, but they mysteriously have responded to both of my negative reviews with a weird grammatically incorrect response almost immediately following my post (see below). I have never been so glad that a company didn't "have time" for my business.

Visit or skip ahead? Skip. Unfortunately, I can't attest to their quality of massage and I NEVER…read morewill since their customer service and deceptive business practices were bad enough for me to ban them for life. Customer service: Therapist knew I had shoulder pain but left me stranded without a massage; yelled at me for inquiring about why he missed our appointment; blamed me for not showing up to an appointment he rescheduled without my knowlesge; refused refund; and hung up on me. Deceptive business practices: Therapist prematurely redeemed Groupon voucher the day before appointment; changed appointment time without authorization; and refused refund. MY EXPERIENCE I had some shoulder pain so I purchased a therapeutic massage for this business through Groupon. The first scheduling phone call to Corrective Therapy on 7/31/17 was pleasant. Although they were booked, they squeezed me in for a 7:40 pm massage with Nicolas Ovel for 8/2/17. They asked for an email or phone number and my Groupon voucher number. I was warned the appointment might start closer to 8 pm since they were tightly booked that day. I arrived at 7:40 pm and patiently waited in their reception area. At 8 pm, I went to knock on therapist's door without answer. At 8:10 pm, I called the therapist and got his voicemail. I left a message asking why he missed our appointment and inquiring about rescheduling. The therapist called me back about 10 minutes later saying the appointment was moved to 7:15 pm and he left since I wasn't there. I questioned how a change was made without my authorization. Nicolas said he sent a text message and called 3x but my phone just rang out. I told him he must have written down the wrong phone number because I have a VM on my line and I don't have any missed calls or text messages. Nicolas elevated his voice saying he had proof he sent a text. He said he would have sent an email, but I failed to give him my email address as required. I reminded him he gave me a choice between a phone number and email before saying even if you sent an email the time can't change unless I verify I am ok with the change. Before I could make sure Nicolas did in fact text the right phone number, he abruptly cut me off with a loud NO! He continued his rude and extremely disrespectful behavior by yelling about how he is not going back and forth. He said I missed my 7:15 pm appointment so it's my fault he won't be refunding my money. I told him I blamed him for changing my appointment without authorization. He told me to go deal with Groupon and hung up on me. I spent over 3 hours traveling to and from appointment, waiting, and responding to Groupon (therapist prematurely marked voucher as used so the issue had to be further escalated within Groupon before they eventually undeemed it for a refund). In the end, I was left with my same soldier pain and a headache.

I love massages and have a couple of places I go to regularly, but timing sometimes makes it…read moredifficult to travel there and get appointments. So through a suggestion, I tried a massage therapist who makes house calls. Very professional yet personable. Great massage - as good as I have ever had and I have had a lot of massages. She brings her own table, homemade massage cream and incense. A little more than I am used to paying, but well worth it. And on top of everything I didn't even have to leave my house. Time is money - everyone knows that. She offers several services and is available most days and weekends. She even mentioned couples massages with a colleague of hers.

Everything!! I really enjoyed my 90 min massage. It's was like when I walked in, I walked in with…read morebricks around my neck and half way through I felt the tension release from my neck, shoulders and back. I spoke so well of Mincey that my husband now wants an appointment. It was all around an amazing experience. Thank you

Olga really is a phenomenal masseuse. As I said earlier I have tight muscles in my hip, like my…read moreilliopsoas and my obliques. Olga is the only masseuse I've met that has no problem working on such muscles. The only reason why is experience: she's comfortable working on such deep and internal muscles because she's done it for so long. But there is another reason why she is completely awesome. She does not charge by the hour, she charges by the massage. Each time you go she will work on you until she's finished. She doesn't work on the clock, and feels no pressure to just gloss over something because your time is coming to an end. She will wring you until you are completely dry, no matter what it takes. It's now been about six months of seeing her, and because of her skills I no longer need surgery to fix the pain that I used to experience in my hip (see my other medical reviews for the backstory). I now believe that everyone should get such a massage once or twice a year, but only from Olga!

I chose Olga based on the review by Adam H. and I was not disappointed. I went to Olga because I…read morehad some pretty bad knots in my upper back and in my neck that were the result of a shoulder injury over a year ago. I've had several massages since the injury, but each of them left me feeling like I still had something going on with my muscles. Olga's place was clean, very nicely furnished and comfy. Olga asked me about what I was seeking treatment for (I liked that I did not get the feeling that I was at a spa, but seeing a massage therapist who realized that I was looking for symptom relief and was interested in helping me). She asked me what type of massage I preferred (deep tissue) and made sure that I understood that if it was too painful I should tell her so she could adjust the pressure because that is the only way she would know how best to treat me. Once the massage started she monitored my physical reactions, checking in with me to make sure the pressure was not too much. Olga massaged areas in ways that I had never experienced previously. It was one of the best deep tissue massages I've ever received (it was painful, yes, but that is exactly what I was looking for). I felt so much relief from the pain I had been in. And, like Adam H. said, my appointment was not "on the clock". She worked on me until she was done. This morning is the first time in over a year that I am able to lift my arm without being immediately reminded of my injury because of the nagging pain in my shoulder. I am definitely making another appointment! If you are seeking pain relief, Olga should be your choice. She is miracle worker in my opinion.