Via Medens Therapeutic Massage

Very impressed with my massage here. Pressure was perfect, particularly loved the feet/​hands/​leg massages, which I’m usually very picky about. Nathaniel assured the pressure was comfortable and definitely listened to me regarding some sensitive spots due to some recent minor injuries. Atmosphere is very important to me and I found this studio to be very relaxing and so unique with character. The door leading into the studio is so cool and makes you feel like you’re stepping into Alice’s Wonderland. I thought parking could be an issue but it was not. The waiting room with fireplace has a home-​like feeling and the massage room is so pretty with a lantern, candlelights, ivy, and fountain. The music and fountain helped me to relax to the point where I almost fell asleep at least two times. I left feeling refreshed, impressed and wanting to return soon!

This place is amazing. Super convenient location right next to the Charles MGH t stop and the massage therapist Nathan was awesome. His gentle voice immediately put me at ease and I loved the technique he used to ease my sore back muscles. After the massage he gave me a lot of useful feedback about the state of my muscles and some super practical advice on what I need to do to take better care of my back and alleviate the tension in my muscles. If you’re looking for a great massage therapist with a healing touch who genuinely cares I highly recommend this place.

I get massages regularly and feel I have a good frame of reference for some of my comments. I was introduced to this therapist through Groupon. He is located in Beacon Hill so keep in mind parking can be a challenge or an added expense. His studio is in a basement, pretty simple & bare. He shares the space with his wife who runs her business from there as well, a few days a week. He was able to offer appointments with relative ease which was a plus.
After 3 massages I was left unimpressed if not a bit disappointed. I did not feel he had a great touch or put any real effort into his massages; perhaps it was because he wasn’t getting full fare? His touch was tentative & mechanical rather than smooth & fluid. His pressure was not as strong as I would have liked and he was not very communicative during the massage, nor did he ask for feedback afterwards so that he could adjust things to my preferences. When he did speak, he mumbled in a low tone and it was difficult to understand him with the noise of the fountain and I had to ask him to repeat everything once or twice.
The fountain: Personally, I do not like the sound or noise of water during a massage. This was the first time I had experienced a fountain in a massage room. I think it’s nice to have one in a waiting area to give you a tranquil feel, but I prefer soft spa music. On my first visit he had loud piano music playing in the room combined with the loud trickle from the fountain which for me was more annoying than relaxing; I asked him to turn it down.
On at least 2 of my 3 visits for which I always arrived before my time he started 5 minutes later and ended 5 minutes earlier than my 60 minute session. Therefore, I only received 50 minutes massages and not the whole hour. Disrobing and getting dressed should not be included in the massage time; therefore, I felt cheated out of my due time of a 60 minute massage. This is unacceptable.
I generally try to keep my expectations in check with what things cost. So for what I paid, for these massages they were adequate. Unfortunately I cannot recommend this therapist based on my overall experiences.

The studio is small and quiet, right off the Charles/​MGH T stop (next to a CVS, so convenient location). When you walk in, there is a calm and easy going feel to the studio (quiet soothing music, minimal smells, etc.) Nathaniel was really good about checking in and asking how the pressure was. He did a really nice job of explaining what was going on with the tightness in my muscles, which I liked. It was a really great massage overall and I left feeling stretched out and loosened in certain areas. I would highly recommend this practice. There is also a teacher discount, which I love.

If you want a fancy frilly spa, this isn’t the place for you. But I don’t need that. I just need a good massage, and this was that. Nathaniel has you fill out a thorough survey before you arrive, and he confirms what you want him to focus on before he gets started. I work on my feet all the time, so he worked on my feet and legs. My feet were so bad that he recommended I use a foam roller on it. The things that stood out to me were: *He’s not a talker… he asked a few questions about pressure, but otherwise let me quietly enjoy myself. *He gave me feedback on things to do on my own to help my problem areas. *He followed up with an email to see how I was doing.
I found Via Medens on Groupon but would recommend this place to people regardless. (Another little plus, I used a Groupon and didn’t have cash on me, and he offered to have me put just the tip on my credit card. [Yep…I just said «just the tip.”]).

This is the best place to go for a massage! I feel so relaxed and refreshed after! Like a new person! The service is extremely professional and the attention given to requested muscle groups is awesome!

I found Via Medens through Groupon as well, planning to have a massage date for myself, my roommate, and our friend who lives across the street from the studio! It didn’t work out for my roommate (but she joined us after for drinks!), but I scheduled my massage for 5:00 and my friend’s at 6:00. It worked out fine. It’s a cozy little space with lots of Beacon Hill character (think secret door a la Diagon Alley/​Harry Potter). Nathaniel welcomed me, and asked again the points I wished him to focus on. I said I usually carry my stress in my back and neck, and that I had bad knees so he paid a good amount of attention to my quads. Working on my quads wasn’t the most pleasant, but he really loosened things up. I felt a slight difference (in that I could do lunges in gym class without dying in pain) in my knees. Overall, it was very relaxing and a comfortable experience. As an interior designer, I would be happy to give some suggestions for updates on the décor :) But it was very clean and smelled quite nice. I would recommend VMTM to my friends!

I found Via Medens through Groupon and am so glad that I did!
I have chronic tension in my right shoulder, and I was planning a large event that was stressing me out, so decided it was time to get another massage. I picked Via Medens because of the great deal on the Groupon, but I really lucked out. Nathaniel saw me at late notice and accommodated my schedule. The space is certainly not a fancy space, but it doesn’t have to be. The massage room is comfortable and the atmosphere is great. The sheets are soft and the lighting is not too dark or too light.
The massage itself was spectacular! Nathaniel checked in periodically about the pressure, which was great as this was my first massage with him. As someone with chronic knots in my right shoulder, I’ve had a lot of experience with massages targeting that area. Nathaniel is the first massage therapist I’ve had who did quite a bit of work on the shoulders and neck while I was lying face up. The knot felt so much better afterwards!
I don’t get massages on a schedule, but I do on a fairly-​regular basis. I will definitely be going back to Nathaniel!

Liked the environment (really calming) and enjoyed the massage greatly. Was a quick walk from the T, though the converted basement space looked a little more home-​grown than it might have. But the space was used well, and I was comfortable in it. The masseuse (uh… masseur? Massage therapist, I guess) that I had adapted well after checking in about depth of pressure.
I’m not often in the area, but when I am, I’ll definitely be calling for another appointment with Mr. Scott.

Great little place. Staff is very friendly and always remember my preferences.