The Healing Path

My massage was wonderful. I will be returning. It was only a 60mins but it was worth it.

I had an appt at The Healing Path in Baltimore and from the beginning, I specifically stated I was there to alleviate soreness in my lower back. A 60 min massage and the guy spent the first 25 on my arms and neck, the next 25 on my legs and then a quick 10 min rubdown of my back, despite the fact that I kept pointing to where my back hurt. A plastic pitcher of water and dixie cup handed to you post-​massage. Needless to say, a day later and my back feels WORSE than when I went in. I should have known when the therapist offered me a limp handshake upon meeting me that the massage wasn’t going to be very good.

I had my appt with Heather, who was awesome! We chatted like old friends she is just amazing. I was very comfortable. I told her about my first massage experience and let her know why I felt uneasy about them, and she totally understood and assured me that I would feel completely comfortable and she was right. I would highly recommend booking Heather if you need tension release.

I love this place– I’ve seen Heather here and she does amazing work. There’s a parking garage on West St, so I don’t have to worry about Fed Hill parking, the interior is light and airy and relaxing, and there are always little things from local artists & makers to buy.

I went back and had a massage with Lana yesterday and I loved it. She does a great head massage too… like petting a dog right in that special spot. Loved it. I booked for an hour (i looked and my watch after i got undressed) and it was exactly an hour on the table even after we were finished though we started 5 or few minutes because i had to use the bathroom. She has a sweetish accent that i love too. So considerate.

This places SUCKS!!! The owner is so rude I heard her talking to an employee and it was just downright disrespectful. This is uncalled for and I will not give my business to an owner who is a downright tyrant. In addition, they are completely disorganized and client information is just sitting around anyone can see it, hence why it made its appearance in my review.

Many problems:
1) not quiet. People talk with regular voices and you hear EVERY word.
2) no hooks to hang your clothes.
3) Dixie cup size water given after your massage. 2 sips max.
4) paid for 90 minutes. Received 75 minutes.
5) 90 minute massage should include your feet. Especially when you tell your masseuse your feet hurt.
6) med-​firm pressure means everywhere. Not just your back.
7) when someone asks for hip work that means their hip and upper thigh. Not their low back and butt only. She didn’t touch my hip at all. Barely worked my legs.
The place was run by young girls. No extra frills of ANY kind. Very average. Wouldn’t recommend. Wouldn’t go again.

massage itself: The therapist was more like four stars, and gave good focused and attentive work. She was still a bit rehearsed at times, potentially overworked, but I appreciated her attention and my back does feel better.
scheduling: They had to reschedule me three hours before my appointment, but luckily there was an opening later the same day and luckily I live right around the corner and have a flexible enough schedule.
facility: The main reason this is 2 stars is because the facility is very, very, VERY noisy. You can hear people walking back and forth by the door and all conversation. You can hear traffic. You can hear construction from across the street. White noise boxes are an inexpensive solution and should be in that place by every doorway.

I did a reflexology session with Chelsea — it was awesome! It was my first time trying reflexology and Chelsea was happy to answer all my questions about it. The 60 minute session starts with a foot soak and then onto the reflexology! For me, it wasn’t painful and it didn’t quite feel like a foot massage either. I came out feeling more peaceful and relaxed. It was a fun thing to try but, for someone who can’t commit to regular sessions (which I think reflexology is probably recommended for), I think I’d go for a massage next time.

I had an amazing experience. I have never had a massage like this! I must say that I will definitely come back. The ambiance was serene and the music… yessssss it was everything. I left out my room discombobulated I didn’t even know the date lol… I stumbled and everything! I can tell you one thing, all the stress and tension in my entire back disapeared and I felt amazing.
I am sure to recommend The Healing Path to everyone I know…
Bravo

This place is amazing! I had Eric give me the massage of my life! I hold all of my stress in my shoulders and he was able to relieve all of the tension, plus some.
From the moment you walk thru the door it’s relaxing. Dimmed lights, relaxing music, and the perfect relaxing temperature. It’s resonably priced for such a great experience. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone and everyone that enjoys having all their stress leave their body.

Went to the Healing Path for the 2^nd time this pas Saturday June 14^th to have massage with Monica Griggs and again was pleased and blessed.
My first visit was via Groupon and randomly had Monica that time and she worked wonders on this old body suffering from Arthritis of the knee, hip and spine. I was so impressed with Monica that I wanted to come again so when I got an offer for a 90 Minute Massage for $ 90 I jumped right on it and booked her again.
I googled her and found that she has studied and uses many different techniques including Myofacial Release which I was very interested in and this pas Saturday she did some of that with my 90 minute massage and it truly worked wonders.
I will be booking with her again and look forward to not only great massages but learning more about my own body and helping it heal both with Monicas massage and what she recommends for me to do at home between massage.
The Healing Path is a lovely facility located in Federal Hill and very convenient for me who lives in Locust Point and works downtown. It can be reached by MTA, Charm City Circulator or driving (but I would recommend Lift or Über in order to forego parking which is limited at times)
The Cross Street Market is not far as is Mothers. Ropewalk and my FAV Harborque! Along with two nice nail salons, Kims Day Spa and Bella if you want to make a day of it!

My overall experience at the Healing Path was very disappointing. I was visiting a friend in Baltimore when I went, and I was really amazed by how unprofessional this place is, yet they don’t seem to have too much competition to force them to do a better job. The owner Marie is one of the most unfriendly people I have ever met… why is she in the healing arts business?! The customer service is flaky and it’s as though everybody who works there is untrained. My massage was actually good – but I think the massage therapist deserves the credit for that, not the Healing Path.

Blissful prenatal massage with Joyce. Just the right amount of pressure. Soothing ambience.

I received a 90 minute massage by Eric and I highly recommend him. He used just the right amount of pressure and paid attention to all the extra sore spots. Everyone that I interacted with there had been friendly. It was very easy to schedule an appointment. This place was unlike other wellness centers that I have frequented. However, I found this center to be very charming. The décor in the treatment room was very welcoming and warm. Well almost everything-​I was really thrown off by the hippie tye died colored sheets-​I would recommend not using those in a wellness center-​stick to neutral colored sheets.
I signed up for a membership and am so grateful that I found The Healing Path. This is the perfect place to de-​stress and receive a high quality massage.

I have not written a Unilocal review in a while, but After such a great massage, I had to.
I was in town for a few days with my wife, who had a conference. I had hurt my back, and she suggested I get a massage. I am thrilled I listened to her. We found Healing Path online, and it was an excellent experience. Monica gave a wonderful, powerful, intuitive massage guided by her experience and keen body knowledge. Honestly, the best massage I’ve had in several years. She listened, she worked on the spots I needed help on, and I am grateful.
To be clear: this isn’t a «spa massage» with fancy surroundings. This is a down-​to-​earth, genuine therapeutic massage. I wish I could stay in town another week and go back. If I lived here, I’d be a regular.

Horrible customer service. They were not welcoming at all upon arrival. It is a shame that the front desk spoils the experience of a relaxing massage.

I purchased a Groupon for a therapeutic massage with aromatherapy. There’s one reason why I’d return: Katherine. She was amazing. Very attentive and very skilled. My back feels looser!
Onto the mediocre. I arrived to two chatting ladies at the front desk. I actually felt as if I was interrupting their conversation. I was asked to wait and fill out some paperwork. I noticed a sign that asked for clients’ cell phones to be turned off and to lower your voice for the relaxation of those receiving treatments, yet I found it annoying that the women at the desk were chatting rather loudly – one actually complaining about her job.
During my massage, even with the music, I could still here voices out in the reception area. The room was comfortable, but the place overall is no frills – which is fine with me, but if you’re expecting spa-​like, it’s not that. I didn’t realize until after I was done that I had an aromatherapy with my Groupon massage, but only got the wrap and stones. Would have loved the aromatherapy with it. Katherine with still great! It’s right down the street from my office, so very convenient. Right across from Cross Street Market, but keep in mind the entrance is around the corner from the tanning salon.

They seem like very nice people so I wanted to like the massage. It was meh. The room was *freezing*. I asked if anything could be done and was brought an additional thin blanket. I probably should have asked for further intervention but I didn’t have the heart. I spent the massage trying to figure out how I could fold various parts of my body under me to warm them.
The massage itself was only ok. The therapist’s touch was really light. i probably should have asked for more pressure but was too distracted staying warm.

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately I had a bad experience with my massage here. I could hear loud conversations in the waiting area throughout my entire massage session. Also, it seemed like my masseuse was in a rush, which made the experience pretty uncomfortable and not at all relaxing. She stomped and scurried around the room and threw the sheet around. When I was done she didn’t make any recommendations for follow up visits and just ran to the next appt. it seemed like she was the one who needed a massage :/​I was disappointed.