BEST MASSAGE IN NEW ORLEANS! I've been going to Tam at Well Body Studio for massages for 5 years now (Swedish, Therapeutic, and Prenatal), and I count my lucky stars every day that I found her. I cannot recommend her highly enough. I refer all my family and friends to her, and they continue to have nothing but glowing reviews. Here are some things I love about massages with Tam: 1.) Tam eases you into a massage. Instead of diving into the most painful knot or problem area first thing with full force, she reminds you to breathe and guides you toward a place of relaxation first so that your muscles are more primed to receive more focused pressure. I struggle with anxiety and cannot tell you how important it is that I feel relaxed and safe BEFORE i can enjoy or benefit from a massage. Tam knows how to do this. She is thorough, she is deliberate, and she takes her time so that you never feel that anything is being rushed. This allows you to actually relax and get the most out of the therapy. (She also gives very calm and clear guidance on what to do: when I need to roll over, or adjust my positioning, or what to do before the massage starts, or when it is over. This helps you relax further by limiting opportunities for confusion and awkwardness.) 2.) Tam is a magician with pressure. She is strong, but adapts her pressure based on the area of the body and the body's muscle response. She's always keenly attuned to me and how my body is responding, and i've never had to ask her to adjust her pressure. That said, she also verbally checks in with you to make sure that the pressure feels right and encourages you to speak up if anything needs to be changed or addressed. 3.) Tam doesn't talk through your massage. She lets you relax into your bliss and detach. That said, if you WANT to talk or have a question or concern, she is happy to engage in conversation. She lets you guide the talking piece. 4.) Tam is both confident and humble in her work. She is highly skilled, highly perceptive, does a thorough intake before the massage, and quickly makes you feel comfortable. And she ALSO listens to what you need and how your body/situation may be different. She adjusts based on your needs and is open to your thoughts. 5.) I feel SO rejuvenated after a massage with Tam. It's as if i've also been through a meditation, Reiki session, restorative yoga, deep stretch, and blissful sleep all at the same time. Don't waste your money at the fancy spas in town. Trust me, i've been to them all. Tam is the only massage therapist you'll ever need. read more

Thank you, Tam!! I woke up around 10am today and couldn't move my head or get up w/o excruciating pain in my neck. Today is Sunday. I went on yelp to check out massage reviews and filtered it to what was open. Well Body Studio was 1 of 2 with good ratings to come up. I called both and left messages. Within 3 min, Tam called me back. The other never did. Amazingly, on a Sunday, she was able to get me in a few hours after I called and in time to get home for the Saints game. She did a great job. I needed super deep treatment and she really focused on the the 2 areas I told her were in pain. My issues aren't completely healed - I'm beyond an hour of work, but WOW... It's almost 12 hours later and I feel SO much better than I did this morning. I really didn't think I would find someone on a Sunday and I'm so lucky I did. THANK YOU!!!! I'll definitely be back. Oh yeah -1 extra bonus... great music. No cheesy spa flutes. Just some good ol jazz. read more

Tam does great work! The studio is easy to find and there is tons of parking right outside. The space is clean and intimate. It's a cozy room and the table is very comfortable. Tam is amazing at finding the exact pressure you need without you having to say a word. It's the perfect environment to just relax, meditate, and let your aches melt away. If you're looking for a more personal touch, look no further. read more

My only conclusion is that Tam is a wizard - as she worked some magic on my back. I wish I could see footage of what she's doing with her hands and arms back there because it felt DIVINE. I tapped out into some phase of relaxation I haven't experienced before. I've been experiencing some atypical back pain lately, so my girlfriend did some research and stumbled into Tam. She's an absolute professional and made for a VERY comfortable experience. Her space is quaint, private and cozy -- and you can trust that Tam will instantly put you at ease, while you internally ask yourself "do I take off my undees?" (OF COURSE you do) Never ONCE did I have to ask her to adjust her pressure, she just knows. She quickly dialed into the problem-spots and I have noticed a marked improvement since my visit yesterday. I didn't know fingers could dance like that. Book her now. read more

I had an hour massage with Tam that was absolutely divine. She was very slow and deliberate with her strokes- making sure to work each area fully. It did not feel hurried like some massages I've had. Seriously...her technique is awesome. She asked a few times about her pressure, ensuring it was not too soft / not too hard (it was PERFECT!) and she really focused on the specific areas I requested. She has a very small studio above a cafe, nothing fancy, but it was very peaceful and comfortable. She had a great selection of jazz playing, a nice change from regular "tweeting birds and dripping water" spa music ! Tam is very nice - I felt very appreciated, important, and at home right away. I will most definitely be a return client, and will happily refer my friends to her. read more

I started going to monthly massages with Tam when I was experiencing some back pain. I'd never had a massage and was a bit apprehensive. That dissolved quickly. The environment Tam creates is relaxing and comfortable, and she communicates perfectly to ensure your comfort. The massages themselves are incredible. For me, she combined deep massage and trigger point massage. It's hard for me to imagine how she can know so well exactly where the problem spots are and how to relax them, but she does. She is knowledgeable, intuitive, and very skilled. I have always floated out of her massage room directly following massages, and have felt relaxed for days. Her massage space is peaceful and she plays lovely jazz. I can't speak highly enough of Tam. I continued my monthly massages with Tam for two years, but now have moved from New Orleans to Ohio, and have had some massages here, but now make appointments with Tam when I visit. read more

Tam is an amazing massage therapist. With hands like water both strong and gentle and intuitive when to use various pressures for healing and stress release of body. I recommend highly:)!!! read more

Tam is absolutely the best massage therapist I've ever gone to. I will literally not get a massage anywhere else. She is great at listening to you and tailoring the massage to what's going on with you. I 100% recommend! read more

This was the best massage I have ever had. Tam is professional and her space is very relaxing. After my massage I slept better than I have in months and I awoke feeling refreshed. I'll definitely be working regular visits to Tam into my budget. read more

Tam at Well-Body Studio is amazing. Her massages are more than simply relaxing - it is clear that she knows her craft. She works each knot out of the body for good, not simply displacing the knot further down the muscle. After having a massage there, I immediately booked one for my mom, who has back issues. We agreed that NOLA is lucky to have Tam back! Added bonus: the Well-Body Studio is located right next to Il Posto (an amazing little cafe in its own right). read more

Best. Massage. Ever. My body was all out of whack the first time I booked with Tam. She is a miracle. I've felt much better since I started seeing her. I try to schedule a massage whenever I get a chance. I would go every week if I could. Book in advance, she is in demand, and rightly so. : ) read more

Tam was awesome! I left feeling completely loosened up and relaxed, and so much less tight in the back and shoulders than when I walked in. I've had a few massages before and I thought her technique was really great. And, she's really friendly and professional. Her studio is in the same building as a cafe and she told me sometimes the smell of baking brownies wafts into the room- bonus! read more

Tam gives the best massage I've ever had. Her skill and intuition are unmatched. I moved recently and I miss her massages!

Very nice experience. Great ambiance. Didn't chat my ear off, just let me relax. Left feeling great. Probably the best massage ever.

Tam gave an excellent massage. I asked for a deep tissue massage and it was perfect. I left feeling rejuvenated after sitting at my desk for so long. The environment and music is relaxing and the whole experience was professional and just what I was looking for. read more

What an awesome massage! I really got lucky in finding this Uptown massage studio while visiting New Orleans. This is a one-person studio so it was a very relaxed setting and a great experience, the best massage I've had in years. On a whim, I treated myself to my first-ever 90 minute massage and it was heaven - toward the end I think I dozed off! This place is going on my Revisit List each time I come back to NOLA. read more

Had an amazing experience here, and will definitely go back. Tam is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and professional, and was able to pinpoint all of my trouble spots after I gave her a basic outline of how I was feeling and what my major problem areas are. I was an athlete and have several previous injuries and surgeries and she was able to locate every trigger point and relieve a lot of the pain and tension without creating soreness/inflammation. It's clear she knows exactly what she's doing; she mixes massage styles and individualizes the experience based on what you need. read more