Swedish, sports, deep
tissue, shiatsu -- everyone has their favorite massage, but where's
your favorite place? You voted, we counted and hit the road to work out
the kinks in search "New England's Best Massage".
Your third-place pick really hits the spot. Healthy Touch Massage in Tewksbury.
Marguerite Belfiore, a licensed massage therapist, opened her doors just three years ago.
Marguerite Belfiore, Healthy Touch Massage
"I do heat the table, I do heat the oil, I have pleasant music, I want them to come hear and have it be a safe place."
Her deep-tissue techniques are not only beneficial for those who want to relax, but for those in need of therapy.
Marguerite Belfiore, Healthy Touch Massage
"I
can’t cure anything, I can’t always get every muscle to relax as much
as I would like to, but everyone who has ever left here feels better."
The number two spot goes to Mary Barry Massage in Middleboro.
Mary Barry, Mary Barry Massage
"We are very different in terms of the standard of massage therapy we provide and the reasons we are providing them."
For ten years Mary has specialized in neuromuscular massage. Also known as trigger point therapy.
Mary Barry, Mary Barry Massage
"It's a very powerful therapy. It can change your life there is no doubt about that."
This Middleboro haven is also a certified training center and Mary
believes it's her team of 10 highly-trained therapists that makes her
business stand out.
Mary Barry, Mary Barry Massage
"The ongoing training and the fact that everyone is so friendly and caring."
Taking the gold medal for the golden touch is Elizabeth Tsouprake at the Center for the Healing Arts in Watertown.
She's a licensed massage therapist who specializes in healing the body and soothing the soul.
Elizabeth Tsouprake, Massage Therapist
"It's an hour where they can let go of everything and be nurtured and go inside themselves."
Her services are based on alternative therapies and natural healing.
In addition to massage, she also specializes in the ancient healing art of Reiki.
Elizabeth Tsouprake, Massage Therapist
"I'm channeling energy through me to someone else and actually we're both receiving healing energy."
She says after just one Reiki session, her clients will feel deep relaxation and a sense of well-being.
Elizabeth Tsouprake, Massage Therapist
"It can be very soothing and calming and help the body go into self-healing and self balancing"
To be the best
Elizabeth says it's important her clients not only feel relaxed during
their visit, but how to keep that sense of calm throughout their
everyday life.
Elizabeth Tsouprake, Massage Therapist
"I'm helping to give them tools to help them move a little lighter maybe."
So if daily life is stressing you out and wearing you down why not unwind at one of New England's Best?
