I picked this massage center reading good reviews on google map. Pavel gave me a massage which was supposed to be a whole body and focus on neck, shoulders and upper back. Therapist is very courteous, respectful and gentle. He was kind enough to give me the option to cancel the appointment if the driving on snow wasn't possible/safe. I really appreciated the gesture. Massage was ultra slow and focused like 80% on my neck-shoulders-upper back, with very less massage on hands, lower thighs, calf, and feet. Feet was done through the sheet and was very quick that I didn't even feel anything. Overall, massage was mediocre, and less energy. I specifically asked to to harder, but Pavel said, "don't blame him for sore muscles the next day (with funny tone), but let's see." I kept seeing but the massage didn't go firm and to me, it was not at all a massage that I was looking for. I needed to be relaxed, which I did in that moment, but it didn't last long at all as after 15 minutes of the massage, I didn't even feel if I received a massage. Soreness? When I didn't even get a firm press, why would I even get any soreness? Overall, I am not satisfied with the massage as I said I need whole body with focus on neck-shoulders-upper back, but it was done majorly on the neck-shoulders-upper back, very quick on hands, and feet through the sheet (I took shower before going there, did the therapist feel that my feet were dirty?) My chest, thighs were not massaged at all. What is full body massage then? In the end, I can say it was a massage, but it wasn't effective and it's effect did not last even 15 minutes. Despite me asking for firm presses, it wasn't done. This is not an excuse that "he didn't know my body yet." When the customer is asking for firmer presses, why not do it? Well, the end result? I will not go there again. There are many other massage parlours in the city, I'd rather explore more than try to settle with a mediocre massage that doesn't even change when I ask for it.
I see Pavel twice a month for the last 4 years. He has relieved a lot of tension in my shoulder / neck area and got me through the summer with my achilles tendonitis. He provides excellent deep tissue massage. Heritage House Massage is very clean, cozy rooms and very welcoming area. I highly reccommend Pavel for your next massage.
I have been a patient of Pavel for 5 years. He has been invaluable in helping me manage my hip pain caused from arthritis and my subsequent recovery from hip-replacement surgery. Thanks to him I have been able to lead a very active life despite my physical challenges.
Well I don't want to give 5-stars because I'm afraid Arif will end up too busy too see me lol. He is top-notch. When you find a caring and seasoned practitioner, you just know.
Excellent and very professional. I have been getting massages for over 20 years and have been seeing Pavel for over 2 years. I always feel after a session that my body is back to its natural rhythms and balance. Highly recommend!!
Favorite location for a massage. Professional & i like that he asks how it's feeling and if the pressure is ok... i feel comfortable enough to tell him if i want it to change
Pavel is *amazing*. If you can get an appointment - and that's a big *if* because he's so busy - do it. Fantastic RMT.
Talented RMT
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