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From the owner: Professional Massage Spa in Ellicott City, Maryland. Our staff are dedicated to helping others with…read moretheir wellness goals through the benefits of massage. We specialize in Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage, and Shiatsu Asian Massage.

TL;DR: 12/10 stars. BY FAR the best value I've ever found. Take care of yourself - call Erin…read more Erin is the most professional and capable massage therapist I've ever been to. I'm still trying to figure out how a person of her size & stature could manage to produce the amount of pressure she does (I mean this in the best way possible). It's uncanny. She seeks and destroys tension & knots more immediately and affectively than anyone else I've ever experienced. And she somehow does it in the most calm & relaxing manner. A few things jump out at me every time I visit. 1) it feels like she genuinely cares about her clients' well-being 2) she takes pride in her practice; her office is clean, cozy, and chic 3) she's an actual expert/true professional; she employs techniques that make me think she knows things others do not. Lastly, my wife and I both go to Erin regularly. Her and I have very different body types and different needs. We both agree that no one compares, and we both enter Erin's office with knots and aches, and leave feeling reassembled and deeply relaxed. Provided we're in the state of Md, we'll never go anywhere else.

Amazing massage! Perfect balance of depth, presence, and continuity. I felt like her hands never…read moreleft my body. You can tell she really cares and that she loves what she does. My issues were addressed and I left feeling relaxed, much looser, and virtually pain free. She is one of the few massage therapists I know that pays attention to how much your body can take and is right on the mark with her pressure. After the massage I felt like I was standing up taller with much improved posture. I get a lot of massages and I can honestly say she is the best in the area.

You will not find anyone better than Erica! She offers a wide variety of massages And times are…read morealways convenient. The massages are better than any place I've ever been.

Erica is fantastic! If you're in need of a massage I highly recommend you go see Erica. She found…read moreevery knot I had and got rid of it. She used deep pressure (which I like) without going over board. Her business is called Dream Touch, but she is located inside Love My Skin Spa, which is a v very nice shop. I was greeted very pleasantly, which is always a plus, then taken to the room. After giving me a couple of minutes to get situated Erica came in and got to work relieving all the stress I had accumulated over the past few months.

Please note that this 5 stars is reviewing this spa for what it is. It is NOT a fancy place with…read moremarble floors and separate locker rooms. It is, however, very nice for what it is. I bought a living social coupon for a great price (under $60 for a 90 min massage)...so I wasn't expecting much. When I called to make an appt, the receptionist kindly told me that living social deals weren't available on weekends, and gave me options during the week. I arrived a few mins early as requested to fill out paperwork. The place was as expected, an office suite made as much into a spa as possible. The front area was a bit cluttered, but it didn't bother me. The receptionist was extremely friendly. I met my massage therapist, Jamaise, and she was super nice. Took me into my massage room, and it was one of the biggest I've ever been in. Clean, dim light, soft music, and smelled good...all the things you want when getting a massage. Again, not fancy, so if you're looking for that, go elsewhere. Jamaise was amazing!!! She was respectful of my wishes, and gave an extremely relaxing, yet productive, massage. I would definitely go back to see her again. Check out with the living social deal was seamless, and I just left a cash tip. All in all, it gets 5 stars because it was better than I expected it to be for the price I paid, and the massage itself was fantastic!

super fantastic place to massage you're sore body back into tip top shape..Gorgeous cocoread more

I've been twice and both times were incredible (90 min massage w/ scrub and aromatherapy). Would…read morehighly recommend to anyone seeking a bit of relaxation - service and skill is top notch!

Kathleen is BACK!!!…read more My search for an LMT that is professional, listened, and knew how to treat the aches/pain/stiffness ended when I found Kathleen years ago. Then she took a break and my journey to find a new LMT was very difficult. If you've had a few bad massages, you know the pain isn't just physical. It can also affect you mentally/physically. I felt like I could get no relief and had to start acupuncture and PT (both are great) but always felt something missing (and my achy neck/shoulders/back is a constant reminder). So I was overjoyed (to tears amidst childlike giddiness) to stumble on Kathleen's reopening of Simple Gifts and in my fave little Old Town EC. Kathleen takes the time to understand your specific needs, comfort level, preferences, and any quirks. She takes the time to get acquainted thus giving you the best massage experience. And when I say that she takes the time, she does NOT take it out of your scheduled massage time! You get the time you booked. No one else has helped me feel so relaxed, sleep better, fall asleep while getting a massage and even have a wonderful emotional experience while being massaged. Pure bliss and enjoyment of letting all that -ish go. You know that knot that you just can't seem to get to and no one else seems to hit it either? Kathleen pinpoints it and all you can do is let out a wonderful sigh of "Ahhhh, that's the spot". The new location is the old Quiet Time Hypnosis, so it is comfortable and quiet in old town EC. So it is across the hall from the previous location if you've been years ago. There isn't heavy scents to cause allergic reactions, excessive oiliness, eccentricity or any of that. It is a cozy, simple, relaxing, and comfortable environment. If you like it warmer or cooler; dimmer/brighter, etc, simply ask. Kathleen is truly an expert and has the most skilled talents to get to the knots and work them out. And she listens!!! I highly recommend Kathleen as she is a truly gifted LMT and wonderful human!

Really enjoyed my experience! If you want a regularly…read moreoccurring foot and over the clothes upper body massage to work out kinks and to be kind to yourself, I would highly recommend. To note, there's a slight smell in the store that reminds me of someone's old home. It didn't bother me but I want to mention it for awareness. If you want a lavish spa setting, this isn't the place (and that's okay!!) I will definitely be back at a regular cadence.

I had a great experience here. I've been dealing with Achilles and ankle issues so opted for the…read morefoot reflexology and it did wonders for my pain. I will continue doing it weekly to help with the pain. Service was quick and walk in are available!

Honestly, I would come back here again because the pricing is cheap while still providing quality,…read morebut as my first massage experience I was a bit taken aback by a few details. The office itself is a bit confusing to get to, but thankfully the office texts with specific directions on how to get inside, and there is lots of signage to make sure you end up in the right place. Once inside, I had to wait about 10 minutes past my appointment time to be taken into the back. During this time one of the masseuses walked by carrying her dog, so that was a bit strange and made me question the sanitary conditions of the offices. Once walked back to my room, they told me to undress except for my underwear and lay on the table, then they left. The masseuse was knocking on the door 30 seconds later, so I felt a bit rushed and stressed, but she waited for confirmation to come in. She asked if I prefer medium or hard pressure, and I also let her know some areas I would like extra attention on. She made sure to focus on those areas and worked quickly for the 30 min massage. At some points she was up on the table straddling my head with her legs, which was weird. She also adjusted my underwear to be lower when she applied lotion to my back and didn't say anything beforehand, so it felt a bit uncomfortable because I didn't know what she was doing. In general it wasn't necessarily a bad experience, but there were some things that shocked me a bit. For the low price, I would still consider returning.

Very uncomfortable massage, the table has no cushion for your head when facing down. They also keep…read moreyou completely covered in a tough sheet that is pulled over your head and tucked in, it was stuffy and hot in there would definitely not recommend! DO NOT GO HERE!

While in town visiting my daughter, we decided to go for a massage. We picked this facility because…read moreof the great reviews and photos, and were not disappointed. Felicia and Gary were wonderful, and listened very carefully to our concerns and expectations, therefore tailoring the massages to our bodies' needs. We look forward to going back the next time we come back. Our only complaint is that we didn't book longer massages! Thank you!

I have had excellent massage therapists at Massage Associates. They are responsive to specific…read moreproblems (e.g., sore back) when needed. Their reminder system works well. The office staff are friendly. Altogether a good place to go for a good massage

It was what I was looking for.. good vibes, respectful and overall just amazing. Will definitely be…read morecoming back for more

Excellent service, very friendly, and professional. She treated my shoulder and back pain very…read morewell.