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Total Kneads Massage Therapy
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
2 reviews for Total Kneads Massage Therapy
2 reviews in English
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Review from Chrissy M.
Halifax, NS
11/15/2011
I hate massages. Yep. I AM THE 1%!!!! (Please, don't occupy).
I do however, really need them! I have had a few over the years and I am far too tender to touch to enjoy them. I tense up and almost experience anxiety as I find it so uncomfortable.
On a whim, I decided to try a new therapist. I like to support business in the north end when possible so I checked total kneads online and booked an appt. I loved that I could book online and didnt have to call. I hate using the phone even though I love talking! Web-based booking is fantastic and the system reminds you of your appointments as well.
I had an appt with Lucy Vanden Brink, she is absolutely fantastic. We had a great consultation before the service and she really *heard* me when I said I am tender. She notices when I flinch or when I seem to tense up and she will check with me and change the pressure to accomodate me. I was sore after my first treatment but kept going back and am so glad I found her. She is taking a short bit of time off for Mat leave but I am glad she will be back!
Praises are sung! Lucy is amazing! -
Review from Kim H.
6/13/2011
I went here on Friday night for a one-hour massage, thanks to a TeamBuy coupon the boy got me for Christmas (and yes, it took me like 6 months to use it! I know, crazy-straws).
I immediately liked the atmosphere when I walked in - quiet and clean with soothing music playing, a sunny waiting room with drinks and an info board (including a "recipe of the month" pouch where it looked like one staffer contributed copies of a recipe each month - neat idea!). I learned that this place also has a focus on colon health, which seemed like sort of an odd combination, but it was nice to see that they are diverse in terms of their services.
I don't have much experience with massage places (I've only had a massage once before in my life), so I was not really sure what to expect. Anna was really nice from the get-go, however, and when I told her my main discomfort is neck/shoulder pain (from sitting at a computer/desk all day - ah, SO bad for you!) she immediately showed me a great stretch and how to hold it. She asked details about where specifically I am feeling the tension and explained a bit about what might be the source, gave me some tips, etc. I immediately felt like I was in the hands of someone who really cared about my well-being - and this was before the actual massage.
I'm not going to lie, the massage was painful at times - if you are a sensitive person I would not recommend Anna - but I also had a TON of major knots in my back and shoulders that needed to be worked out and that required some major kneading. Plus, I prefer a high pressure massage - I want to walk out of there really feeling like my muscles have been worked on. I could actually feel the knots coming out, which was good. You can tell when someone is a professional who knows exactly where pressure needs to go.
All in all it was a great experience, and next time I want a massage I will definitely go back. Anna even said that we could work out a payment plan sometime, since I don't currently have a health plan. I thought that was a really nice gesture (there are very few places that will be that flexible when it comes to money). Unfortunately, I can't provide any input about pricing because I used a coupon, but according to the website a one-hour treatment is $85, which seems a tad pricey to me, but worth it if ongoing tension is something you deal with it could be worth it to go every few months.
http://www.totalkneads...
You can also book your appointment online really quickly and easily, if that's your preference.
And who could resist that clever name?
