Aches Away Toronto Massage & Wellness

I have been going to see JoAnn for acupuncture for years now. This location is more convenient than her previous location. Each therapist works independently & books their clients on their own which is why there is no receptionist. Keep an open mind & you will be rewarded. JoAnn is the best acupunturist/​Shiatsu therapist I’ve ever seen. And I have seen several. She also has other modalities to draw upon besides acupuncture. She’s listed on Unilocal under JoAnn L Alafriz. Both my brother and my mother have gone to see her for treatment and they all agree she’s wonderful. Now I’m trying to convince my husband & father to see her as well. Great little space in the heart of downtown.

Was great experience, I want for pregnancy message with RMT (Marianne Talbot), I had really bad shoulder and lower back she make it really relax I enjoy experience. I highly recommend her.

I didn’t like the woman who greeted me, or more so just looked until I said hi. Odd. They need a receptionist because that was not a good first impression. But… my therapist made up for everything and really solved problems in my neck and wrists/​hands. I’ve never felt this great after a massage.

Mariane is an amazing person and even better RMT. With several years of experience, she truly cares for your well being and give useful advice on how to improve your posture. She found all my muscle pain and knew actually what she was doing. You can trust yourself in her capable hands!

Not enough great things to say about the experience here at Aches Away. I’ve been seeing Marianne for almost a year and she is by far the best RMT I’ve ever been to. Prior to every session she takes the time to review pains and issues and updates something similar to a medical chart. She takes the time to explain exercises and strategies to help in between massages. Amazing! Side bonus: Aches Away emails your RMT receipts so you don’t have to worry about losing insurance paperwork.

Oh my god. I love this place.
Today was my 2^nd visit, and I thought it was time to review it. The first time I got a massage from Faz, and then today I had Brittany. Both of them were amazing!
Both times, I went because my muscles were crying out for some TLC. I lift weights at the gym 4 – 5 times a week, and I was starting to get soreness that wasn’t going away.
Both of them seemed to have a lot of knowledge and completely knew what they were doing and what I meant when I said I had tight spots on my body.
Especially Brittany, her hands are magic! I pointed out roughly where a spot on my back was bothering me, and she said she would find it. She got it spot on! It just seemed like she knew exactly where my muscles were the most sore and most tight.
I will definitely keep coming back here for my massage therapy — and probably more regularly too!

Mariane was informative and really asked the right questions that allowed her to get a clear picture of how I spend my day at work, and then went on to demonstrate stretches that would benefit me most, after my amazing massage was done! First massage that really felt like it was loosening a lot of tension during the treatment itself. Amazing and thank you!

After reading all the reviews, I went in with very high expectations.
I must say, entering the place I was having second thoughts. It looked a bit dodgy, no reception area, just a small room with chairs that leads to the actual massage room on whose door there was a sign «Session in progress, please do not enter». Not sure if the pictures on here are from a previous location.
Regardless, my doubts quickly disappeared. The session began with health overview (all kinds of questions on general health, sleeping patterns, work, sports, etc) and posture evaluation.
The massage itself was very different from a typical massage you would get at a spa or somewhere else. A lot more involved if I must say. I was feeling a lot of pain during the massage. However, the moment I walked out I felt like I was flying. All my back pain disappeared.
Faz also gave me some tips and exercises I can do at home to improve my posture.
Overall, GREAT and I would definitely go back.

GREAT massage with Mariane. I was having intense neck pain and chronic headaches. After one session with her, I saw an incredible improvement.
She was kind, friendly and really CARED about me.
Highly recommend!

Mariane is great, friendly and professional. She takes the time to go over your medical history and also provides a posture assessment. The massage itself is thorough and effective. She also suggests some good stretches to do in between appointments.

Mariane was very professional. She takes care of you as a human being not just doing her job. I really appreciate all her tips and recommended excercises to become in a better shape! I totally recommend her.

I’ve been on a rough patch with my RMTs and was referred by a friend to Faz. I am happy I went. Faz’s treatments are not your regular lie on a table massages, and honestly I was a bit frustrated with those. He incorporates the approach of treating the whole body, not just massaging your neck and releasing knots. His manner is really gentle and dare I say non-​cocky :) I’ve had it with other massage therapists when they know so much better how you should be feeling during the treatment. Luckily, this is not the case with Faz. I already feel the difference after the first treatment. I am definitely coming back.

I have been a loyal client of Faz’s Aches Away massage therapy services for several months and I have nothing but good things to say about it.
Until I saw Faz for a massage session I had no clue how diagnostic and holistic massage therapy could be. Expecting the standard lie-​on-​a-​table, massage-​oil-​on-​your-​back kind of treatment, I was in for a surprise when Faz suggested that we start with something else — I didn’t know there WAS something else in massage therapy. His argument being that he’d rather treat the source of my problem than administer a superficial massage to temporarily relieve stress.
I was skeptical at first, but with his holistic analysis and knowledge of human physiology he was able to focus on the source of my troubles. Within few sessions I started noticing a difference and only then he agreed to give me a full massage with essential oils (yay)! His diagnosis also helped me get chiropractic treatment that complemented his work.
I think this approach speaks volumes about Faz’s integrity to his profession and honesty towards his clients. He’s also training in other associated fields such as yoga, shiatsu, etc. If you are in the area, I strongly urge you to try his RMT services.
With a new location in the beautiful building at College and Yonge (same as the Yoga Sanctuary) I am sure that the services will only be better and more convenient.

I’ve been continuing to go to Faz for the past couple of years. I’ve been to other massage therapists and I have to say Faz gives the best massage. I play various sports and I’m very active so I have alot of aches and pains. Faz addresses my needs and also gives me good advice on exercises to help me improve my aches and my strengths. So if you’re looking for a good sports massage, Faz is the way to go.

I was fortunate to be treated by Faz for a few months last summer, and his massage therapy technique is beyond compare. I’ve been to massage therapists around the world, but I have never had a therapist who was eager to get to the root cause of my issues. Faz really tries to understand your soreness/​stiffness and sincerely wants you to feel better. The massages are the most effective I’ve experienced, and Faz himself is a fantastic person. He’s worth driving across town for! GO SEE FAZ!!!

I’ve been going to Aches Away Toronto since February 2011, and every time I’ve had a great experience.
Faz is very thorough with his work, and makes sure he has a total understanding of your condition before he treats your injury/​discomfort/​pain. It is obvious he cares about his clients as he will follow up with you after treatments to make sure you’re feeling better. I’ve also had times where I need an appointment right away, and Faz will fit me in as best as he can.
Faz is also very helpful in providing at-​home exercises that you can try for strengthening your muscles or injury prevention.
I’ve recommended a few friends to him, and they all love his work.

Faz has been treating me for four years and I am extremely happy with him.
I have several persistent sports injuries which Faz has been treating since they first occurred, and I’ve been very impressed with both the positive effects of his treatment, but also his attention to detail and memory: I never have to re-​explain them or remind him about them, he incorporates them into our regular treatment.
I also really appreciate how he reminds me of my longer-​term goals like improving my posture and flexibility, and always comments on whether I am making progress or not. I find with my body it’s easy to focus on short-​term pain, but Faz helps me keep my eye on the long run.
On top of all these physical benefits, there is of course the usual mental relaxation and zoning out (in a good way) that you would expect from a good massage. A great experience every time (and I’m pretty sure the cheapest RMT in Toronto, to boot).

Faz is an awesome RMT. He has an excellent knowledge of his craft, and takes a genuine interest in your well being.
He was able to provide me with a good understanding of why I was feeling pain, provide great treatment for both healing and prevention. Highly recommended!

I’ve been going to faz for almost 2 years now, and I can attest time and time again that faz is by far one of the best RMTs. He has helped me with back pain due to a MVA, chronic shoulder rotation issues and most recently plantar fascittis! He gets to the root of the cause and works hard at it until it is gone. He’s an all around RMT, focus is what you want it to be. He is always up to date on the new and improved massage techniques. Thanks faz !

Faz is an excellent RMT because he combines an in-​depth knowledge of the body with an incredible skill focussing on long-​term solutions instead of band-​aid treatments. After two sessions (on a weekend afternoon and morning!) with Faz, I am sold on his approach that entails not only understanding my ailments, but also his ability to explain, identify and treat root causes of issues. This is all complimented by his regular follow-​ups and insightful commentary on steps (e.g., exercises, stretches, breathing) that can be taken off the table to improve one’s situation. In the humble opinion of this loyal client, the Faz experience is a credit to the profession.