The Balancing Act

Just had my first massage here and Jamie is amazing. Great location, great space, great guy and amazing massage. Highly recommend!!!

I enjoy a massage, and after dealing with the stress of quitting a job, being unemployed, performing a musical and then finally striking a heavy theater set, it was time to get one!
I had purchased a Groupon too long in the past, so the promotional amount had expired, but Jamie was clear that he could put the amount of the Groupon towards a different service. He has a fairly busy schedule, so I had to schedule this out a ways, but in the long run, the timing worked out well!
Jamie started off by taking the time to understand what I was looking for, and then the massage took over!
At first, Jamie talked a bit as he worked, and that was actually nice, as I felt like he was taking the time to get to know the person behind the muscle soreness. But then, when he got to work on the tight muscles, he began to focus in (and let me focus on trying to remember to breathe!).
It was a great massage in a great location. I would highly recommend Jamie’s services!

I post very few reviews of businesses, but this one needed to be written.
I bought a Groupon to this place for my wife for Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, she waited to long to book a massage here and is now unable to use it because we are moving out of state. We both completely understand that that was our fault. We own that. We also understand that it is not this business’s responsibility to fix that problem for us. We get that.
What’s not ok is how the owner, Jaime Hicks, responded to both my wife and me. He was exceptionally rude and unhelpful. «Don’t ask me to break the law because your wife messed up,» he told me over the phone. He hung up on me without giving me a chance to say anything else. Nothing in my tone was hostile or confrontational, and so I have no idea what provoked him to get so angry with me. When my wife asked him if there was any exception he could make, he said to her, «Umm, I’m going to go with no.» Very, very rude.
Despite the money we wasted on the Groupon, I honestly am glad my wife isn’t getting a massage at a place run by someone so belligerently rude. Where’s the customer service? If the final answer is no, then we’ll live with that and take our chances with Groupon. But no customer deserves to be treated like this.
I’m sure Mr. Hicks has a very comfortable base of clients whom he treats wonderfully. Hopefully that base helps keep his business afloat. However, for anyone in the Twin Cities looking for a new massage parlor to try, I would strongly avoid going to a place run by someone as rude as Mr. Hicks.

I get massages every once in a while for my achy shoulders/​upper back. Jamie’s technique was one of the best I’ve experienced. I’d highly recommend.

Jamie Hicks is an amazing massage therapist! I’ve bought a couple groupons for multiple 1 hour sessions, he’s that good and it is an awesome deal! I go in with tight muscles from sitting and hunching over all day and leave feeling so relaxed and calm! Jamie works magic on my neck and shoulders, the space is always warm and inviting, I have recommended him to my friends and plan on going back soon!

I had one of the best massages of my life from Jamie. Sore/​stiff neck from the cold? Shoulders tense? Jamie is the go-​to man. Jamie knows exactly the spots that need work. My immediate thought when the massage was finished was when can I book my next massage!

I am a big fan of massage for relaxation. Jamie at The Balancing Act is one of the best massage therapists I’ve ever visited. He’s very talented.
I told Jamie that I prefer a strong, deep massage and that’s exactly what he delivers. I plan to be a regular customer.
Also, the free off-​street parking is a big plus.

I’m so glad I found someone in this area that gives a great massage! Jaime has great strong hands that really get into your trouble areas. Not to rough not to soft. I will be returning!

SO great. Jamie really knows what he’s doing and you can tell he cares about his technique and your relaxation. The difference between how tense my neck/​shoulders were before I went in and now is incredible. I feel much looser. Seriously, make an appointment.

Jamie Hicks at the Balancing Act has been just what this aging old gardener’s body has needed. Especially with the onset of permanent effects from a dreadful 1996 motor vehicle accident. His talent has made a difference in how I feel physically since I started visiting his awesome studio just a few months ago. I highly recommend The Balancing Act to anyone who understands the importance of this art or is willing to give it a chance.