“I have had a couple of regular massage therapists who unfortunately moved away from the area. I made an appointment at The Healing Touch as a last minute, "I just need a massage, I feel like crap," type deal. I found The Healing Touch through a simple Google search. They had online booking, which is extremely helpful, easy, and my preferred method to make appointments.
When I arrived to the studio, it was very clean, well-decorated, quiet, professional and had a nice atmosphere. I was immediately greeted and checked in right away. I did not have to wait long before my therapist came out to meet me. During this brief wait, I took the time to really look around and try to relax. They had many different services to offer, as well as plenty of space and rooms for clients. It was very comfortable being there.
My appointment was with Laurence. Oh, man. What a guy! As he approached, he shook my hand and introduced himself. He was very kind, approachable and a great listener. He genuinely seemed to want to know where I wanted the focus of the massage to be, areas of pain and any additional requests. He, of course, walked me through the normal prep of getting a massage and welcomed any questions at any point.
During the massage, he would touch base to see how the pressure level was and if there were any concerns on my end. His communication about what he was doing and/or what he noticed about my muscles was very knowledgeable, professional, and well executed. Though he said he was newer to his career, he fooled me. I would have guessed he had been doing this for decades! Laurence did not just go through the motions with a standard, generic massage. He did a wonderful job of identifying problem areas (that I may not have even known were problems!) and working those problem areas out. He would ask a lot of questions to make sure he fully understood my physical activities to have the full picture of why I had tension or issues where I did. The massage was completely custom; I have been to many places where they say, "customized massages," but follow a very structured, "same old, same old" choreography. Laurence did not. He used varying levels of pressure where he felt appropriate to work out what he noticed. He worked very hard to make sure I felt my best coming out of that massage. It is very evident he puts his heart into what he does and genuinely likes helping others when they are not feeling their best. Laurence has a special talent for massage therapy that cannot be taught. His talent paired with the knowledge and genuine care makes him the best massage therapist I have ever had!
Thank you, Laurence and The Healing Touch! I appreciate you!“
“I went and had my first facial with Nikki and it was amazing! I was nervous about getting a facial because I have sensitive skin but Nikki talked me through the different facials and what would be good for my skin. I left feeling relaxed, comfortable and happy.“
“I visited Elli Ro for my first ever lash extensions and couldn't be happier! I chose hybrid lashes which were a mix of classic and volume. Ebony was very professional and so sweet! I felt welcomed and comfortable in her space. The look of the salon is the perfect mix of glamour and fun. I would definitely recommend Elli Ro Beauty for all of your makeup and skincare needs. I can't wait to revisit and try more of her services!*I have also received the Fountain of Youth facial since my original review was written. The facial was very relaxing! I truly felt pampered and taken care of. The products used were very professional and high end. Ebony made sure to examine my skin before beginning the facial to ensure that each product was suitable for my skin which I appreciated!“
“Love, love, love, my new nails. Went in there for a full set. Walked out with perfect looking nails. I will definitely be recommending others to this salon and be coming back myself.“
“Absolutely wonderful! I went in with my mother, who is in a wheelchair and David and Sarah were so accommodating! David was able to move his hair chair, and my mom was able to get her services directly in her wheel chair. The cut she got was exactly what she wanted, and she absolutely loved it. I was able to get a baylayage and cut from Sarah at the same time. I absolutely love my hair. The color is fantastic, and Sarah was able to take my less than descriptive requests for how I wanted to have my hair cut and absolutely made the vision in my head a reality. We've been looking for a new regular salon after our last stylist moved out of state, and we have absolutely found our new place. I highly reccomend this salon to everyone!“
“Cameron and Lauren are the very best at what they do! I've had facials and brow services with both over the years - they are incredibly down to earth and make you feel relaxed in their gorgeous space. I highly recommend!“
“I'm from Chicago, know nothing about the QC admittedly, & happened to get lucky enough to come across the Spa At The Hotel Blackhawk to get pampered before my wedding with my bridesmaids and new lady fam. The ladies at the Spa At The Blackhawk Hotel were great and made us look gorgeous!
On a side note, the mimosas didn't hurt, either!“
“We were really impressed by Tuina. Fantastic experience. We both had a lot of knots for the ladies to work on and wow they certainly did.“
“Absolutely love this Salon!! The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The ladies, who are Fantastic, are skilled at their craft. Will continue to support this Fabulous establishment!“
“Excellent massage Theripist .! She really knows her way around the body and can get the knots out with ease !!“
“Traci was so nice and personable. She gave me a consultation and was so helpful. It gave me a lot of hope about what to do next with my acne scarring. We have already planned the next steps for me. She is knowledgeable and not pushy. Willing to answer any questions. Already have my next appointment booked for microdermabrasion.“
“What a wonderful experience at this sweet spa! I wanted to treat myself to a facial and this was perfect. It was a very comfortable and beautiful space, and Holly was enjoyable to get to know. She gave me good input about my skin as she gave me a relaxing treatment. I'm going back!“
“Staff are so kind!! Nails are amazing! First time getting acrylics and great experience!! definitely recommend!!Service: Acrylic nails“
“Best spa I've been to! Took my sisters here as a bday treat and O.M.G. They had such a great time. We ran a bit late but they made sure we got what we had scheduled. So polite and kind about it. Thank you!“
“Desi is AMAZING!!! She is a great stylist. They use great products. Love my hair. Thanks Desi!!!“
“Specialities: Complimentary beverages, including wine and mimosas
Cleanliness: Clean.“
“Let me start off by saying their business is legit. They care about quality. Jess is the owner and she will never let you not look amazing when walking out the door. Sonrisa is my girl down there and she is always so sweet and inviting. They talk to you like you’ve been their friend forever and they listen to exactly what you want done. This place is extremely clean and you are getting high end service in the quad cities.“
“Amy @ Ming Spa Bettendorf is Absolutely Phenomenal. Had the 1 hr. Massage. Will definitely be back again Soon!!! Thank you Amy!!!“
“I had an ultimate pampering salon experience. Amazing atmosphere and great hairdressers who love what they do and will make your hair look amazing. Hair products are good as well.“
“I always get wonderful massages here, but I just left one of the BEST massages I have ever had (and I've been getting massages for over 20 years). Rachel is AMAZING. I booked a last minute massage due to a migraine and not only did she take care of my migraine, but it was so incredibly relaxing. Pressure was just right, and I could feel her working out knots in muscles I didn't even know I had lol. I'm sure there's more I could say but I am genuinely still coming back to reality 30 minutes later.“
“I've been going to Autumn for years. She always does an awesome job. Decided to finally have some fun with color this time around!“
“I’ve been going here sense I was 13, this place has never let me down. Great prices and talented nail artist! The owners are super sweet and very accommodating. 10/10 in my opinion“
“If i could give this salon more then 5 stars i would. Came in for a spa package as a birthday present. Raquel and Lizzy were fabulous. The lady that did my mani pedi (megan i think) was wonderful as well and did a fabulous job as well but I don't like the style vs an actual nail salon. This isnt the salons fault im just picky but for a basic mani pedi with nail polish this would be a good go to place. Will most definitely come back for another massage in the future. The atmosphere is welcoming. Every staff member was absolutely friendly.“
“This is not the correct address for Therapeutic Oasis. Our address is 671 10th Ave West Milan. We are a professional massage establishment with professional and licensed massage therapists.“