Macvinchoy0499

"Amazing place to go for massage, the owner is really nice and kind, she is really good in her job. You can just call up in their posted number and she will book your appointment. She is flexible for scheduling too, so if you are in area, I must recommend going in this place for massage and have a great experience like us. ❤️❤️????????"

"I went in this morning and Ally gave me an amazing haircut. My apologies, but I can't remember her instructors name but she was incredible as well. So much sharing of knowledge, between the two I walked out with my favorite cut since my hair dresser retired. I highly recommend becoming a client. You won't be disappointed. The atmosphere, the stylists, everything was chill and refreshing, and I enjoyed myself immensely."

"I was so pleasantly surprised about the quality of service! I've traveled to Thailand multiple times and ALWAYS used the opportunity to enjoy traditional massages there... But had no clue we have such qualified services here in Nanaimo too! So it was literally "back in Thailand" experience and I very much recommend it. Will definitely be coming back! P.S. I had booked a traditional Thai massage."

"I've had a completely insane three months filled with three surgeries, followed by more than a dozen appointments each week (this on top of a pre-existing spinal compression fracture, issues with the lumbar spine, chronic pain, and so forth!)—it felt like it just wasn't my year. To make things worse, I also had to find a temporary replacement RMT on short notice—in December—because my regular person was going to be away. ???? I called Hillside Massage Therapy straight off Google, and they found me not one, but two RMT appointments! I had some reservations about the early-morning time slot; however, when I arrived at the clinic, all my concerns dissipated: the office was clean and modern, the rooms were minimally appointed and comfortable and the therapists professional and friendly. ???? I had a chance to work with Iz Shafey and I am extremely impressed! As I mentioned during our session, it's sometimes hard to tell how a therapist might accommodate a client during the initial session; however, I had no doubts in this case: Iz made sure to listen to my ongoing concerns and specific requests for sore spots during today's session—and to check in after the session was finished—I got some time to change. Then we began to work on my broken body. ???? I told Iz at the beginning of the session that I've been practicing breathing "into" various pain as it manifests with my current therapist, and he agreed to let me do my breathing as we worked. When I needed a specific spot addressed (for instance, I sit down a lot for work, so my glutes are often a problem), Iz found the issue without hesitation and worked over each spot very thoroughly. Iz seems to know a lot about pain points because (with just a couple minor exceptions), he was able to zero in on trouble areas without me even saying a word. (By the way, despite having very strong fingers and hands, Iz can be gentle without causing excessive pain during the session.) ???? I've had a bunch of neck, shoulder, and back issues for just about a decade now, so I can tell pretty quickly when a therapist is just poking me, hoping for something to happen, or actually knows what they're doing. Iz belongs to the latter category—I felt completely invigorated immediately following our very first session, and I look forward to adding Iz's expertise to my therapeutic mix. ???? For these reasons, I strongly recommend Iz Shafey and Hillside Massage Therapy to one and all! ????"

"Very professional and personable experience! Very clean good looking interior! Cold tub has and will continue to do wonders for my physical and mental health. Best massage I’ve ever received. ♥️"

"Wow what an experience. Not only did Martina take time to understand my pain points, but she took great care to get to know me and gave many helpful tips on health and even mindset. She is a lovely woman and I left floating away from her clinic. She also has options for lotion scents which is great depending on what you're in the mood for. Thank you for a wonderful first experience. I am already scheduled for my next appt :)"