Garden View Massage

Went for a massage with Haley tonight due to super excruciating neck and shoulder pain in which I couldn’t turn my head around or move my arms all day due to a returning bad weightlifting form injury. I am at home now and feeling significantly better, maybe 80 – 85 percent better. She definitely did not give a «baby» massage like the ones you get on a Saturday with your friends; it was intense but the pain was welcome. I also didn’t feel like talking Bc my day sucked so bad and she totally respected that and we only talked about the massage.
I was in too much pain when I got there to ask about the teacher discount or insurance discount, so I paid full price, but definitely plan to utilize those and come back again!
Great find!

This was my first experience with Garden View Massage. Haley is the most professional, talented Massage Therapist I have ever encountered. I promptly booked in advance and I am on my way to normalcy thanks to Haley.

Have you ever driven a car that the alignment was incredibly off but you didn’t realize it until you get it fixed? That’s how my body feels right about now after one visit to Haley. I made the (same day) appointment when I developed a stabbing pain below my left shoulder and now I couldn’t feel better. If you’re looking for an ultra posh relaxing spa, this may not be the place for you. If you have a lot stress that’s settled itself in your back, this place has the right people to help you get back on your feet. Haley worked out knots that had been there so long, I’m pretty sure she’s a magician. And she has an incredibly calming voice. Seriously, this was precisely what I needed and I cannot thank them enough!

Destin no longer works there so now I can also attest that Haley is amazing too. She has serious strength and is not afraid to use it. Ahhhh.

I have some of the worst back pain once stress and tension has built up. After reading such great reviews I decided that I would treat myself to a much needed massage.
Initially, I was looking to receive services from Jennifer, who everyone raved about but when setting up my appointment I was informed that she was no longer there… BOMBER!
[Enter Nick]
I told him about my most painful areas and he acknowledged everything that I said by adding a little extra pressure to those spots. As previous reviews have stated, «it hurt so good.» I walked out floating on a cloud and feeling like a new woman.
Thank you Nick! See you next month.

The massage was very relaxing. I was pleasantly surprised. He took great interest in the specific areas that needed to be worked on.

UPDATE: Right after I wrote this review, Susie split from Garden View. So ignore that portion, but don’t ignore anything about Michael or the rest of the staff at Garden View Massage. They are still TOP-​NOTCH!

There are three things I need to say about Garden View Massage:
— As other reviewers stated, this is not a candle and aromatherapy spa. This is a clinic. They do have soothing music playing, though. That’s more than enough for me. I’m there to feel better, not get pampered.
— I see Jennifer regularly and let me tell you, she does not play around. I tell her what’s bothering me (basically, most of the right side of my upper body wants to secede from the rest of me) and she makes things happen. Things that hurt oh so good.
— If you have health insurance, you may be able to get a discounted rate! I pay $ 45 for one hour. Worth every single penny.
So um, book an appointment, okay?

I have been searching for a good massage place here in Atlanta, and I can finally say I found one. This place isn’t your traditional spa, where you pay for the locker rooms and granite floors. This place is just all about an awesome massage. I get extremely tense in my shoulders and neck, and Russel is the only person I’ve found who can actually release the tension. I’m sure they could do more Sweedish-​style massages here, but if you are looking for a good deep issue to really work out some tension, this is the place to go. Plus, they have a health insurance discount that makes it a steal.

I had an absolutely wonderful appointment today with Patrick, which I was happy to be able to schedule online. I went in for a general «de-​stress» massage. Not only is being a grad student stressful, but we sit constantly, and I felt like a long massage was just what i needed to restore circulation and sanity.
Things to know before you go: This is not a *spa.* This is an office converted into a massage therapy center and if you need perfect atmosphere to relax (hey, some people do!) this is probably not the place to go. There was nary an aromacandle in sight.
That said, what I need is a quiet space with a competent therapist who puts me at ease, and that’s exactly what I got. The focus of the massage was on pressure points, for instance in my hands, neck and feet, and it felt fantastic. I booked 90 minutes, and I’m glad I did. Not that I wouldn’t have had a wonderful massage in 60, but it is so marvelously decadent to have an hour and a half. So if you’re wondering «is it worth it to get the extra time?» I think it totally is. I’m a poor gradstudent, so I can’t make this too regular a ritual, but I’m already looking forward to finals as an excuse to schedule another appointment.

I had a fantastic massage from Jennifer MacIntosh a couple of weeks ago for reduced– rate clinic prices. I doubt you can get a less expensive massage than what the reduced– rate clinic offers anywhere in Atlanta, and I appreciate Garden View extending the opportunity for people to get massages that otherwise would not be able to regularly get them.
Jennifer worked very deeply on the areas of my back that had the most trouble. She is very strong, which is important for people that want pain relief, and she has a strong knowledge of anatomy. Another thing I really appreciated about her and that I cannot overstate is that she did not feel the need to talk throughout the massage. I can’t tell you how many massages have been ruined for me by constant conversation. Massage therapists who understand intuitively that this is not conducive to deep relaxation and is counterproductive are few and far between. Even if a patient engages you in conversation, in my view, the talking should be brief so the therapist can focus on the person’s body.

I’ve decided that this is an issue of nomenclature.
Other places — *coughMassageEnvycough* — should simply not be allowed to call what they do «massage». That or what they do at Garden View should be called Darth Massage. Something.
I googled «same day massage appointment Atlanta» today because the discomfort was that bad. I couldn’t open my jaw more than a few centimeters, my shoulders were uneven and I had a tension headache. The facility is functional, not fussy. Jennifer was professional but warm and quite knowledgeable.
She also has hands like a steel trap. I’m face down thinking I’ll get the standard «up-​down» motion and instead Jennifer pinched something along my left shoulder blade that made my right knee tremor. Either I I morphed into a ventriloquist dummy or something magical was taking place.
The pressure was firm as I requested and occasionally bordered on discomfort but in the good way that only a person who has ever pushed a human head through the eye of a needle can truly understand. It’s uncomfortable pleasure-​pain that offers much needed relief.
An hour later I opened my eyes to find what, I can only hope, was a puddle of drool on the floor and absolutely no sign of the headache I presented with when I arrived. Lots of fluids, a hot shower and I’m almost brand new. They charged me the insurance rate of $ 45. I was so happy I just gave the Jennifer the $ 20 difference. It was worth every penny. I’ll be back.

I hate to walk in and give a review like this after so many glowing reviews from others, so I will probably give them another try, but my experience just wasn’t awesome. I went in expecting to have my butt kicked, which is what I wanted and needed, and if possible I’m hurting more today than yesterday!
I’ve had massages before that whipped me back in to shape, and after reading the other messages I was really hoping for that because I have some pretty bad lower back pain that’s generally muscle related. I’d signed up for a hot stone/​deep tissue massage thinking I’d get the best of both worlds. I explained to the woman what I needed and she said I’d get a combination hot stone/​dt to work on that. I guess the hot stone part took too long because there was just enough time for her to loosen up my shoulders enough to hurt (I hadn’t even noticed the tightness, but now I can feel every knot that got worked halfway loose) and not really do much with my lower back.
I’ll probably go back in a couple of months when I have the money and try out the owner since he seems to get pretty solid «kicked my butt» reviews, so hopefully that’ll go better.

Good massage places are hard to find. I mean, when I want a massage, I want someone who can get deep. None of these sissy massages that you can barely feel. And so often that is the problem. Well, not here. My «deep tissue» massage was just that. I didn’t once have to tell Jennifer the massage therapist to increase the pressure. For me, that’s really say something. Plus, if you have insurance, use their Reduced Price Clinic and get a 60 minute massage for 45 dollars. All you have to do is have insurance and you just have to show them your insurance card.

Terrible experience and the worst customer service ever. I was given a gift card for Garden View Massage. I am 7 months pregnant and therefore needed a therapist with prenatal experience. Not only was the therapist not experienced, but the sheets were dingy, the pillow was STAINED (and did not even have a pillow case on it) and someone walked into the room during my session!
The owner, Michael Hendrix has been rude, will not acknowledge any issues, refused to even speak with me about my concerns and has stated pointblank that he will not consider a refund.
I would not recommend this business to my worst enemy! Terrible!

Patrick McWhirter has given me great massages. He has a great technique and can find the right spots that need the most work. Very comfortable environment. Excellent for reducing stress and getting those sore muscles back into place after a heavy workout. Highly recommended!

I got a massage from Tonya, and WOW! I can’t wait to see her again. She really worked deep into my muscles without the sharp pains I’ve gotten from other deep tissue work. Tonya also identified my problem areas and gave me some advice on posture and stretches I can do to keep myself in better alignment. Most of all, Tonya’s touch and style were very warm and easy and comforting. I am a woman with some pretty serious body image issues. As we neared the end of the massage, Tonya asked if I would like for her to work on my stomach. Much to my own amazement, I was totally ok with that. It felt great, and I attribute my comfort in this situation to Tonya’s kind yet professional personality and style.

Michael does a great job! This is not a swedish light massage in the dark with Enya playing in the background. This is a down and dirty therapeutic massage. Michael spends time listening before the massage and together with you creates a plan of attack. I go for lower back, glutes, and calves and Michael really works them out! I’ve definitely felt a reduction in pain and greater mobility. Michael’s pricing is fair and I love the teacher discount. I also love that I can make my appointments easily on-​line and don’t have to track Michael down by phone. His business is in the cool purple building on Church Street in Decatur (easy in and out with plenty of parking). I go regularly – wish I could go even more.

Hi Michael! I used Garden View 2 times. once as a gift from my brother to de-​stress me during exam period, and then I treated myself… Michael is awesome, and the massage is amazing…
I miss him since I moved out from Atlanta…
He is fabulous…

Located near the Downtown Decatur Square in Atlanta, Gardenview Massage specializes in Neuromuscular Massage, otherwise known as trigger point massage. I’ve been a client for a couple of months now to help treat my carpal tunnel and tendinitis. The massage is intense and sometimes painful (in a good way), but it’s amazing when you see how the release of a few trigger points can add flexibility and reduce muscular strain.
I’ve recommended Garden View massage to friends and they’ve agreed that this is the most effective massage they’ve ever had.
Highly recommended!