Massage in Durham

“I can’t say enough about the care I received at Upright Athlete. I spent months doing rehab before I had surgery and then after I had my hip replaced. Gabe is not only an incredibly knowledgeable and skilled Physical Therapist, he is kind, compassionate and encouraging. I also saw Dylan regularly and he too is extremely knowledgeable, caring and a fantastic motivator. With both Gabe and Dylan, I felt as though I was getting the best care I could get. They listened to my needs and responded accordingly. They gave me confidence when I needed it most. I am finally back to doing the activities I love the most, tennis, golf, walking and playing with my grandkids. Gabe and Dylan are a very strong team. They are both one of a kind!“

“Five stars are not enough to rate my experience with Awanya. Her hands are magical. I saw her for my back pain, after the massage, my pain, that I had for more than one week, was gone. Each experience is amazing, deeply relaxing and healing. She is a treasure.“

“Sean was an incredible massage therapist. I told him I had a pulled quad and sore hamstrings and I walked out of the massage feeling like I could run a 5K. He was also extremely diligent about keeping me covered appropriately and comfortable throughout the service.“

“Raquel got me in at the last minute and really worked hard to get a couple of stubborn muscles loose. Over and above the call of duty. Friendly and fantastic. Would recommend again!“

“Yolanda is a massage goddess! I went for a Swedish massage in my second trimester and she was wonderful. The room was comfortable. She explains everything beforehand and listens to exactly what you want from your time there. She really knows what she’s doing and she’s great! Will definitely be back.“

“I went to Nichole for years, she's great! Very relaxing, very helpful. I look forward to every massage. I recommend her!“

“Cece was wonderful! She was a pleasure to talk to while getting my hair done. She did a great job with my highlights and gave me exactly what I wanted with my cut. I will be back to see her again very soon!“

“Mark Li did my reflexology deep tissue massage and Lucy did my husband's deep tissue massage. Both were excellent and highly professional! I say this as a licensed massage and bodywork therapist with a healthcare professional background myself.
The office is located in a strip mall but the inside environment was much more aesthetic than the outside. There was no intake interview to ask about problem areas or health history, however Mark Li was very skilled at finding adhesions and sore areas on his own. What stood out to me most about this massage was that my entire nervous system felt calmed, so much so that I fell asleep during and went back to my airbnb to take a nap afterwards. My face and legs felt like jello ?
I would not call what I got deep tissue more like a firm medium pressure, however I don't think deeper pressure was needed as he broke up knots without it. I am not a fan of the pay structure (extra fees for using different tools or modalities and extra fees for deeper pressure) but that being said even after the extra fees, the price was reasonable for the Durham area.
Thank you for getting us in for an excellent 90-minute couples massage.“

“I've been going to Wellville for almost 10 years and it's still my favorite place to get a massage. The best of the best. Highly recommend.“

“Emma is absolutely amazing! I saw her when I found out that I had a bulging disc in my low back and went from limping in pain, to being able to reach and bend forward again. I can’t recommend her highly enough. I have an appointment with her every 3-4 weeks now and SO look forward to each one.“

“I had an absolutely amazing experience with my massage therapist, Kim at Sozo Body Therapy! From the moment the session started, it was clear that she genuinely cares about her clients and takes pride in her work. She took the time to listen carefully to my concerns and really focused on the areas that needed the most attention.

What stood out the most was her attention to detail and how intuitive she was throughout the entire session. She didn’t just go through the motions—she adjusted techniques based on what my body needed, which made a huge difference.

I also truly appreciated the thoughtful recommendations she provided for things I can do between now and my next appointment. That level of care and follow-up shows a real commitment to her clients’ well-being, not just during the session but beyond it.

I left feeling refreshed, relieved, and much more informed about how to maintain the progress we made. I can’t recommend her enough and am already looking forward to my next visit!“

“John has been tremendously helpful in keeping me healthy as a distance runner over the last year. I’ve struggled post-collegiately to train at a moderate level without getting injured, but over the last year of working with John, I’ve been able to build up my mileage and intensity while staying healthy and feeling the strongest I’ve felt in years. John is great at finding the underlying cause of the issue and treating it via both manual techniques and other physical therapy exercises. I’d recommend John for runners and humans alike, whether you have a specific issue or just want to feel good and stay healthy!
-Cassidy (McPherson) Heer“

“Liz Wood is lovely and her massage is absolutely delightful. Very pleased with my experience today.“

“Highly recommend Kat and the sauna afterwards. Very nice ambiance and professionalism.“

“We used CBW throughout multiple parts of our journey to, and through, parenthood. From classes, birth and postpartum doulas, and even lactation.

Maris and Ashton were our birth doulas, and they were critical advocates for me during my labor.

We also took a few classes... We took a newborn class that was taught by Maris that day, which was really helpful for some of the basics of bringing baby home. And we took the 6 week EBB birth classes, which was great for preparing us for labor. There were a few things I felt a little under prepared for, or EBB misses, but I discussed that with Maris and hopefully they have incorporated the feedback into new groups.

For our postpartum support, we had Samantha as our postpartum doula and she was INCREDIBLE. I felt so comfortable handing our baby off each night, and Samantha was irreplaceable for the support she provided to me as a new mother. She gave us advice on parenting books, figuring out our little one's sleep, and was a delightful person for me to talk to about all the things going on in our newborn haze. While we had her predominately for help at night, she also provided us day time support which allowed me to get to some Dr's appointments after my husband returned to work early.

Lastly, we worked with Celia for lactation. She gave me some of the tools/advice that allowed me to provide milk to my baby for her first year. Something I particularly appreciate about her is that she referred me to another IBCLC that was specialized with a specific issue I had once we reached a point beyond her knowledge. Not everyone has the self awareness or willingness to do that.“

“Julie is fantastic! I have suffered severe back and neck pain for years. With her help, I am pain-free and can stand up straight .“

“So grateful to the stylist who took my short thin hair that was damaged from repeated bleaching and turned it into a bob.“

“I started here two years ago to try to get back into shape. I have attended regularly for two years because of the community.

The combo of strength training days and cardio days led by awesome coaches and shared with peers that have become friends has changed my perception of what a gym experience can be. This is a truly special place that supports a healthy lifestyle, and I will keep coming back for that.

It is also SO FUN, and the mix of routines keeps it interesting! Thanks DJ, Dom, coaches Ashley, Andy, Michelle and Brooke for helping my transformation over the past two years!“

“Finding Julio at Watts Massage has been such a blessing in my life! My amazing acupuncturist, Christina Fish at Silver Current Acupuncture, recommended Julio. I have been seeing him weekly for ongoing issues from a spinal fusion in my teen years. He is AMAZING, and I highly recommend him!!!“

“Lauren was wonderful. I felt comfortable and my body was relaxed. Recommend everyone to try this place out. ?“

“The Hue Solution is the best. I have been going to Nicole for over five years and she has been incredible every single time. She is professional, friendly, and always makes you feel comfortable. She truly cares about her clients and their skin. I recommend her all the time and will continue to do so.“

“Micheal is a very knowledgeable and kind practitioner who takes the time to customize his massage practice to the individual needs of his clients. To receive work from him is a blessing“

“They went above and beyond… so inviting, welcoming & warm! I will forever remember this little oasis… couldn’t recommend it more! Also- don’t think, just dooooooo the salt cave therapy! YOU WILL NOT regret it!!“

“I’m admitting upfront that I was hesitant that Auroraflow would be able to help a 74 year old woman. I had a funny feeling their client base was more the 20-30 year old group.
I was SO WRONG!
Brandon gave me a therapeutic massage that was the best massage I’ve ever had.
He knew the exact pressure and pressure points.
The pain and tightness in my neck and shoulders gone!
No matter the age group, Auroaflow can take care of you.
I’ll definitely be back.“

“Daniel is an amazing massage therapist. By far one of the most educated massage therapists who always asks what brings you in so he can better tailor the session to your needs. He's extremely patient but diligent with areas where you're holding tension and great at achieving results. I find him to be super communicative throughout and I like that he can combine lymphatic massage, myofascial, accupressure techniques into a relaxing full body session. I've referred him to multiple friends and family members.

If you're going to him for the first time, you'll go past the eye doctor on the right, wait in the hallway in one of the two green chairs, and Daniel will come fetch you back into his studio.“