Big Island Academy of Massage

my bf and I got a massage here on our last day in Hawaii and we both agreed that it was the best massage we have ever had. The students were awesome, definitely a great experience. I would have gone back again before our flight if we could have.

I have visited several times for a student massage and each time has been amazing. There is no place better on the island to get $ 35 massage!

william reed many thanks to the yahavah and the staff at big island academy. I graduated from the academy in 2015. and now have my Hawaii massage therapy license. yahavah taught me everything I know and judging by the repeat customers I get I must be doing something right.
I recommend the academy, but it is a long program, as it should be !!! with lots to learn,
but well worth the commitment
MAHALO YAHAVAH !!!

This place is fantastic! Great value as well. It is not frilly and chi-​chi but your body will feel so much better afterwards. The licensed therapists are true masters and train the students well.

Don’t expect a luxurious/​day spa environment, but this place is worth coming to for affordable massages! I had a 1 hr full body massage by a student for $ 35. The student who did my massage was just as good as professionals I had a massage done with in the past. Another plus is that there is AC in the room

We called to see if there were two students available for a 90 minute massage. They told us to come in right then and there and they would work it all out since they were pretty open and flexible. We walked in and told them we called for the students. To shorten the story, they were kinda confused even though I just spoke to them 10 minutes earlier. They ended up only having 1 student available for an hour and another 2 license therapist who was sitting in a chair in the front. One said she was leaving, but still sitting in the chair and the other hesitated to want to work… Luckily the massage was deep tissue, consistently firm, and relaxing. It’s the not the most extravagant place, but the price and quality of massage, they’re getting 4 stars :)

Amazing massage from a student and only $ 35 (bring cash to tip). Full body massage with coconut oil. Heavenly after a day at the beach and just as amazing as a fancy spa massage

Wonderful massage to remedy the aches and pains! Over the years I’ve come to have ongoing neck and back pain and the only thing I’ve found to help is massage. This can be expensive but the Big Island Academy of Massage has been great and very affordable too. You can get a student massage for about half the price and their students are pretty amazing. It’s a laid back atmosphere so don’t expect a day spa or anything like that. Easy to call and book on the same day so that is nice. Make sure you explain what kind of massage you need over the phone so they can pair you with the right therapist, that is key.

I get monthly massages but this place was awesome! Incredible staff and got me right in when I called. Leslie is the best ever!