Reviews of Be Well Boston - Massage Therapy (Massage Therapist)

Pat Bair

Ya know how sometimes you can just tell whether or not you are in good hands? Two minutes into my initial conversation with Jessica, I knew that I came to the right place. The whole experience here was terrific. I recently had my first session with Jessica. She was sincerely interested in understanding what was bothering me, offered her expertise and guided our conversation to reach alignment on what would be best for me. The work she did on me loosened up my body and put me into a dream-like trance (you know what I'm talking about if you've had a great massage). After the session, she explained typical reasons why my lower back gets tight and demonstrated a few stretches that I now do on the regular. When I received a follow-up email with descriptions and images of the stretches Jessica went over with me, I was completely hooked. Not only is this incredibly caring, but also so appreciated since I was too out of it after my session to fully grasp how best to maintain my lower back. Absolutely recommend Be Well Boston.

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Great people, excellent service and treatment!

B. Fischer

I have been seeing Jason for years for deep tissue massage. Jason is fantastic! He is well versed in massage therapy and is the only person I see to alleviate my lower back and muscle issues. Thank you Jason for, yet, another wonderful massage!

Bette Skandalis

Jim takes away pain! Professional operation.

Tamaki West

My husband and I have been going to Be Well for years since they opened (but we were seeing Jim, the owener even before). As I am from Japan where you can get good massage everywhere and was always very picky about it in the US...but I tried Jim years ago and he really met my expectation! Jim has helped with my tension headache, neck and shoulder pains, back pains, my husband's super hard shoulder pains, Bell's palsy, lower back pains, tendonitis, and more. The great thing about Jim (and Be Well's philosophy) is to teach you what you can do to prevent the pain you have (how to do the stretch for certain muscle). He is not only interested in getting rid of your pain but also working with you not to get the pain again or to keep the benefit of the treatment as long as you can. I have also seen Katrina for pre-natal massage. I went to her while I was pregnant when I needed to get my achy pregnant body treated, and after I had a baby. She knows how to work with delicate pregnant women's body physically and mentally (and post prenatal) as well as very stiff muscles in non-pregnant related cases, which my husband can attest well. Other therapists at Be Well were great as well. We had almost everyone work on us before as we sometimes have urgent needs and make a last minute appointment with whoever is available. They all have helped us with our muscles. You just need to tell them what you like (deep or soft, or any particular request you might have) and they will accommodate whatever your needs are. I get very thirsty after each treatment at Be Well, which is a good sign of getting detoxed by their deep tissue massage - I have to drink tons of water every time. Jim and Katrina really care about your well-being and they practice that with their thoughtfulness and a sense of humor. We highly recommend Be Well.

Darryn Campbell

I've been going to Be Well for almost 4 months, seeing mainly Janelle but have seen several others including Katrina and Becca. Picked the place totally at random based on proximity to work, but don't think I could've possibly made a better choice. Every therapist I've seen (and I'm confident it holds for the rest, just can't speak from experience) really cares about her clients' health and wellness, and tries to understand as much as she can about your lifestyle to help diagnose and attack your physical issues. Janelle especially is fantastic! I have deep-rooted shoulder and neck tension that causes frequent, incapacitating headaches, and since I started regularly seeing Janelle, they are so rare I couldn't even say the last time I had one. I've seen lots of massage therapists over the years, but never have I had someone this therapeutically effective while still managing to make the experience relaxing and enjoyable. I would see her every week if I could, but I'm amazed at the progress she's been able to make on a bi-weekly basis. Highly recommend Be Well and Janelle in particular.

Emily O'Brien

I was able to book Katrina last minute from a cancellation, and I was beyond happy with my massage. It is absolutely baffling to me how many massage therapists are just ok, or not very good at what they do (and even fewer who are good at prenatal massage), so when you find one that “gets it” and is as skilled as Katrina, it’s like hitting the lottery! She is amazing, hit all the right spots, and I will definitely be back.

Jonathan Lawrence

Be Well Boston is a phenomenal place to receive clinical massage. I have been a regular client of Be Well Boston (working with Jim Memory) since it opened in 2009, and worked with Jim for a year before that, bringing my tenure with Jim to four years. I have found my experience to be nothing short of great each and every time I return. I am a runner and a cyclist and initially found Jim while trying to treat a terrible case of ITBS (eventually requiring surgery). Without Jim's expert care, I would not be able to lead the active lifestyle that I enjoy. I found on my "medical journey" that it is very difficult to find therapists/doctors/etc. that are able to treat unusual injuries. Jim is one of those people, and I have stuck by him ever since. He diagnoses the problem, gets to work, and gives me all the information I need to understand the injury and treatment. His knowledge of his profession is incredible - he has helped me with EVERY issue that I have had (and I've had a lot!) The location is great and the space is really comfortable and welcoming. I recommend Be Well Boston without hesitation. Over the years I have referred many friends and family and everyone has been blown away by the level of treatment received (so I know it's not just me that thinks this highly of Be Well Boston!). That's the true testament to the team of therapists - everyone I know who's gone has been glad that they did.

Rani Wise

I've been looking for a go-to massage therapist in Boston for a long time. While I love a relaxing experience, what I really needed was someone who could help with the knots and pains that disrupt my life. After several massages that were either too gentle or too deep (and my husband was no longer willing to assist), I FINALLY found Caroline at Be Well Boston! She gets it. She understands referred pain, working on where the misalignment or muscle imbalance actually is, compared to just where the pain is presenting. After really messing up one of my shoulders, I booked three consecutive appointments (one per week) to deal with the problem and feel 100% back to normal. Now visiting between 4-6 weeks to maintain is exactly what I need to continue to feel good without extreme issues. If you're going to spend money on a gym membership or looking for post-PT bodywork, you should add Caroline to your regiment (she may even treat you to some Dave Matthews Band during the session!) I am looking forward to referring her to my friends in Boston. She's the best.

Alexia Cesar

Chad is a LIFESAVER. Before seeing him I had worked with doctors & physical therapists for months to try to get rid of the sciatic pain preventing me from sitting and exercising. All to no effect. I had one session with Chad and he correctly identified the source of the problem as my piriformis rather than my back and gave me immediate relief. I went from not being able to sit for more than 10 minutes to being able to sit for an hour or more within a single session. He is thoughtful and truly cares about getting to the root of your problem. I can't recommend him more highly!

Gerdette Armour

The best massage place in Boston! I'm pretty fussy when it comes to a massage, I know a quality massage when I get one! These guys are awesome, they really know their stuff. I've recommended their services to friends and family...they always come back with rave reviews! Beautiful space, professional and extremely knowledgeable staff! The best!!