Julia is amazing and she truly cares for her clients. I've seen her a dozen times over the years and each time it has been a great massage. She does a hot towel on the back and a little scalp massage with the best scalp massage took I've ever experienced. You will love her!
September 2016
Having danced intensively in a past life, I have experienced a wide variety of massage and body work modalities over the years, and I can say that Julia is truly excellent. She recently helped with some acute lower back pain. I walked into her office, hurting with every step, and left with far less pain. She offers a spectrum of different kinds of therapeutic styles--deep tissue, myofacial release, hot stones--tailored to whatever ailment you have. Massage can sometimes be a very vulnerable experience, especially if you're hurting, but she is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and reassuring. Her practice is located within the historic Briny Building in downtown Manistee.... read full review
February 2013
I am picky about my massages... usually I'm disappointed. I had a girl in Chicago at my gym that I adored... knew exactly what to do to make me feel good. Julia... you are wonderful. My sister bought me a massage (to help me heal mentally and emotionally from a recent trauma) here after her and her husband got a couples massage. I wouldn't change anything. My sister warned her in advance I liked a medium to firm massage and Julia did just that - perfect pressure.... PLUS hot stones. I had never had a hot stone full body massage before and it was absolutely delightful. Complete relaxation. The office is in a big office building, but the massage room is in a room... read full review
Julia is amazing and she truly cares for her clients. I've seen her a dozen times over the years and each time it has been a great massage. She does a hot towel on the back and a little scalp massage with the best scalp massage took I've ever experienced. You will love her!
Having danced intensively in a past life, I have experienced a wide variety of massage and body work modalities over the years, and I can say that Julia is truly excellent. She recently helped with some acute lower back pain. I walked into her office, hurting with every step, and left with far less pain. She offers a spectrum of different kinds of therapeutic styles--deep tissue, myofacial release, hot stones--tailored to whatever ailment you have. Massage can sometimes be a very vulnerable experience, especially if you're hurting, but she is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and reassuring. Her practice is located within the historic Briny Building in downtown Manistee.... read full review
I am picky about my massages... usually I'm disappointed. I had a girl in Chicago at my gym that I adored... knew exactly what to do to make me feel good. Julia... you are wonderful. My sister bought me a massage (to help me heal mentally and emotionally from a recent trauma) here after her and her husband got a couples massage. I wouldn't change anything. My sister warned her in advance I liked a medium to firm massage and Julia did just that - perfect pressure.... PLUS hot stones. I had never had a hot stone full body massage before and it was absolutely delightful. Complete relaxation. The office is in a big office building, but the massage room is in a room... read full review