I had such a wonderful experience at Evolve Wellness Spa in Shadyside! I came in today for a…read moremassage with Fox and a facial with Maria, and both were absolutely amazing. They were both extremely kind, professional, and made me feel comfortable and cared for throughout my visit. The spa itself is beautiful, clean, and has such a relaxing atmosphere. I really loved that it isn't a typical spa office setting. It's located in an older Victorian-style home in Shadyside, which gives it a unique and cozy feel that adds to the overall experience. Even the front desk staff (I believe her name was Laura) was so welcoming and friendly. Everyone I interacted with made me feel right at home. I originally came in because I had a gift card, but after such a great experience, I will definitely be returning for future massages and facials. Highly recommend!

Stopped in for a facial treatment for the first time. Couldn't even tell you how many times I drove…read moreby and didn't even realize it was there! Right in the middle of a busy business district, but also tucked away and quiet! The waiting area was cute, looks to be an old house turned into a spa. The reception was friendly and Olga, the esthetician, greeted me shortly after for an on time appointment. The facial was great! I felt like all my concerns were addressed and I left feeling relaxed with glowing skin. I would return!

Once again, I received a massage at Centre Ave Massage. KEVIN was my masseuse. He is heaven sent…read moreand extremely thorough ask for him.. You won't be disappointed!.

Katy was so nice. Massage was amazing! Ambiance was perfect! Especially because they had a student…read morediscount which made everything that much better!

I had the pleasure of experiencing a custom 90 minute massage with Saige. I cannot say enough great…read morethings about my time with her! Saige is natural healer. By the end of our session I could tell she truly listened to not only my words, but my body. I cannot wait to see her again (with an additional 30 minutes).

I had such a great first visit at Heal Pgh! ‍ From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed. The…read morewaiting area is beautiful, clean, and modern, and I was completely comfortable. And my first massage was AMAZING! It was exactly what I needed and left me feeling relaxed and refreshed. I'll definitely be returning! A special shout-out to "B" -- you were awesome! Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

I apologize for this lengthy review! have been a customer of this business dozens of times for…read moreyears, and I will attempt to summarize all of my visits into one review. Body By Design offers many modalities of massage, including Swedish (for relaxation), deep tissue (for muscle knots), trigger point (for tightly contracted muscle fibers and pain), lymphatic (for reducing swelling and edema and supporting the immune system), sports (for athletes), prenatal (for pregnant women), reflexology (no medical diagnoses but a good foot massage), bamboo (for ironing out muscle knots), hot stone (heat for stretching muscles), lomi lomi (which is Hawaiian and is relaxing just like Swedish but uses longer, faster strokes), shiatsu (acupressure and some stretching to restore energy flow and relieve tight muscles), Thai (lots of stretching and compression), etcetera. If you schedule a 1.5-hour or 2-hour massage, then you will have more time to combine multiple modalities into one massage. The business also offers reiki (a gentle touching or hovering of hands for emotional and physical wellbeing), DermoNeuroModulation (which stretches the skin, stimulates nerves, and improves movement), and Ortho-Bionomy (which gently realigns muscles, bones, and fascia to improve posture, heal physical injuries, and relieve stress). Body By Design also offers several enhancements: hot stones or bamboo (mentioned above but also an add-on), cupping (which increases blood flow in muscles and feels very energizing but also leaves temporary red marks on the skin!), aromatherapy (which smells good and relaxes you), exfoliating scrubs for the hands and feet (to remove dead skin cells and soften the skin), CBD oil (to relieve pain and produce relaxation), and oxygen gel (to soften the muscles). Body By Design employs several massage therapists. I have received massages from all of them, and they all have very pleasant personalities and give highly therapeutic massages. In general, I have found that the therapists Heather, Mareena, Sugar, and David talk a little during massages and give somewhat gentler massages. I have found that Mark and Donna Marie talk more, and their information educates me about what exact muscles have knots. Page specializes in Ortho-Bionomy. Prices for services range from $63 for a 30-minute session to $163 for a 120-minute session plus a tip, and you can receive a discount with a membership or a package. Appointments can be easily made either through Body By Design's website, the MindBody mobile application, or telephone, and they send emails and text messages as reminders.

I had a mixed experience here - as the shop was beautiful, the staff was pleasant, but the massage…read morefell short. My "deep tissue" massage was not very deep, not were any of my focus points worked on liked I asked for. And my main gripe, is that my massage therapist talked the entire time, and thats just not what I'm looking for.

Best massage ever! Courtney worked extremely hard on my knots. Can't recommend enoughread more

I have been a client of Courtney's for the past 6 months. I get 2 massages/month, and they are…read morealways amazing! It's been so nice to go to the same person over a long period of time, because they learn your body's "normal" and can tell when things are off. It's also been such a great learning experience, because Courtney is so knowledgeable about the body and can tell me exactly why something feels off and what's happening in my body! I've always been a big fan of massages, but I used to go less frequently, and never see the same person. I never knew what to expect and what the massage therapist's "style" would be like. With Courtney, I always know that my experience will be exactly the way I love it to be - relaxing, calming, and healing. There's always such a great ambiance at Birch & Basli - great music, aromatherapy, comfy massage table, and a very cozy room and personal experience! She is one of the most professional, yet personable and relatable massage therapists I've ever met. Her technique is so highly skilled. I can't recommend her enough!

For some time my girlfriend has always wanted to get me a massage but it never happened. With her…read morebirthday coming up next month I thought to give her one. I did not realize this place was located in Scott Town Center. I stopped in the other day and made an introductory apt for a facial. The staff was extremely nice and was able to get one fairly quickly. After completing the necessary paperwork I was taking into a semi dark lounging area while I waited to meet with Felicia who would be working on me. In the small lounge they have a sweet aroma burning to get you into the relaxing mode. I met with her at my prescribed time. This place is small so there are no changing areas outside of the room you are assigned to. Once changed I got under the blanket and she surveyed my face, neck, and shoulders for problem areas and advised treatment. I did find the table I was laying on a bit uncomfortable at first but she put a knee roll underneath to help me feel more comfortable. She explained every aspect of the treatment she was doing and what purpose it served. Although the facial focuses on the head and neck she does do some light shoulder work to help soften the tissue. It felt very soothing and comfortable and before I knew it my 60 minute session was over. She left the room again so I could dress and look at myself in the mirror. She also gave me a sample cream to use on my problem lips that always seem to be chapped and want to peel. Evolve offers both the facial and a massage at an introductory rate which is about $20.00 off the normal rate. Let me say this, I've never had to pay less than $100.00 minimum for such a fantastic treatment. You add the amount of your tip when they bill you before leaving. I booked a return visit in May and will be scheduling a massage in the near future. They carry their own product line if you wish to purchase anything. You're paying roughly the same amount that you would at one of those high end stores such as Nordstrom's. What's also nice is that you can purchase a membership which like a gym will deduct the amount from your card on file so you can save about $20.00 on either a massage or a facial. Another option they give you is a prepaid package which ranging from 3-12 months which entitles you to the same choices. It at least gives you the chance to alternate from one to another. Gift packages are available as well which will be the right choice for me to give my friend. Please note that their services can be either 60 or 90 minutes and priced accordingly. They have their own website so you can understand completely their policies and book from the comfort of your own home. They also offer specialty services such as waxing or special treatments for an additional fee. Be sure to check with the person you are working with.

I went here for a pre-natal massage and had an overall wonderful experience. They sent me the…read morepaperwork in advance so when I arrived, I was checked in immediately. The front desk staff were so nice and kind. I barely waited anytime at all when my masseuse, Nicole, called me back. The massage was incredibly relaxing, I could have easily fallen asleep. The ambiance is what you would expect-low lights with relaxing music. I would definitely return for another massage or try one of their other offerings.

I've been having lower back pain and a chiropractor told me to get a deep tissue massage. Yesterday…read morewas my first time so I was hesitant and didn't know what to expect but Stephania was very thorough and knowledgeable which made me much more relaxed and comfortable. Although I felt awesome afterwords, it wasn't until today that it really kicked in how great I feel. It has been incredible noticing how often I used to wince in pain when I would bend over. I feel like a new man today! Not just the fact that my back doesn't hurt (which I'm still getting used to) but that my whole body and mind just seem much more in tune with each other. The whole experience yesterday was just as mentally therapeutic as it was physical and I think that's why I'm showing such good results. Stephania's massage therapy did wonders for me and I would recommend her to anyone.

When I talked to her on the phone she said she would call me back in half an hour and never got…read moreback to me or answered my Message I sent the next day

Gave this place a try on a whim. My goodness, Mia gives a great massage. Deep pressure, no chit…read morechat. Reasonable pricing, clean. I'll be back!

Absolutely the best massage I've ever had, clean, professional and competitively priced. Can't go…read morewrong here. By far April is the best

Abby is keenly aware of how the human body works and tailors the entire experience to the…read moreindividual needs of the person she is working with. I've always been very impressed with how well she has been able to understand me through body language and massage me the way that I need without ever making me feel any physical discomfort in the way that other massage therapists have. I had the pleasure of experiencing Massage with Abby both one on one and during a couples massage class with my partner and she is hands down my favorite massage therapist. During the class, she provided intuitive constructive criticism to my partner and has improved the way he massages me to this day. She also made me feel significantly more competent in being able to massage my partner as well. I would highly recommend her both one on one as well as through the class that she offers couples. The price is completely worth it with Abby and she is the best!

I booked a 90-minute couple's massage class for my boyfriend and I for his Valentines gift. The…read moreclass was very personalized--Abby did a great job of combining what we wanted to learn with her perceptions of our areas of tension. She even pulled out books to show me the muscular anatomy, so I could understand the muscles that are causing my boyfriend's headaches and how to best find them and work on them. I have some experience with reiki and she even showed me how to work reiki into the massage techniques. You can take notes or take pictures and videos with your phone so that you can bring this knowledge home, but you'll also have plenty of time to work on the techniques and build them into your memory. Abby is very intuitive and quickly picked up on our needs, and we had a very relaxing time. Massage is a great way for couples to care for each other and strengthen intimacy, I would highly recommend this class for any couple looking to destress together. Prices are super reasonable too. We'll definitely be back for another lesson sometime, and I already booked a massage for just me next week!