Healing Tree Yoga

nice space with some great instructors. Maeve in particular is excellent. Being new to yoga, i do wish they would offer a beginners workshop series, or more interesting worskohps in general. i also wish they’d offer more pilates classes with some different instructors. The place has great potential, it would just be nice if they switched up the schedules or offered something a bit different once in a while.

Seems like they are a decent yoga studio, but I went for a massage. There are a few reasons for the 2 star rating: (1) when I called to make the apt the woman on the phone said «I’ll have to call you back because I don’t know what the massage schedules are.» …being that they offer numerous different massages I found this very weird, but I let it go. (2) Today I go to get my massage and at the same time there was a yoga class starting. A line was beginning to form at the counter and when it was my turn the man behind the counter yelled «NEXT.» I explained that I was there for a massage at 9am and he was like «oh, I don’t even know who the therapist is… do you know her name?» Fortunately for him, I did. I had a wonderful massage from Christine and really enjoyed it. However she had to step out and ask those outside to be quiet as it was disrupting our session. THEN (this is the most frustrating part) after my massage, when I’m in a nice relaxed state, that same man working the counter, was very loud and abrasive. He didn’t know how to accept my payment so he had to call «Theresa.» He kept asking me questions and was impatient with me when I didn’t give him an instantaneous response. I tired explaining to him that I just got out of a pain relieving, intense massage but he really did not seem to care. They never figured out how to work the credit card machine so I have to call them back tomorrow. Needless to say, it was not a «healing» experience, other than my massage.
I am changing my rating to a 3 star as I received a phone call from The Healing Tree asking me about my experience. The employee then greatly apologized and was disappointed about the experience I had on Sunday. I told him that it didn’t ruin it, it just took away from it. He then told me that my massage would be free and he hoped I would return again to their studio. (He did say that they don’t do many massages so you may want to go to a place that specializes in them…)

Decided to try the prenatal class and was very pleasantly surprised! Maeve is a great yoga instructor who also is very positive and knows reiki and is nonjudgmental. She came over all the time to show me modified positions as I’m new to yoga and my belly and weight are both huge. I look forward to going back for prenatal and hope they start a mommy/​baby or post natal yoga soon as well :) Depending on the instructor they will work the ac. When there was a sub for Maeve it got really hot and she didn’t change the temp, maybe she didn’t know. Maeve turned up the ac and it was fine the other day.
The phones can be a bit tricky! I wish they had a full time secretary or at least someone to check the vm and answer back within an hour or two. It doesn’t happen. But the yoga was great and I look forward to seeing Maeve soon.

Thanks to ClassPass, I got to try this great yoga studio. It’s conveniently located right near the T, though parking seems like a hassle in that area. They offer a wide range of classes throughout the week and the instructors are fantastic. I was so pleased with this studio that I bought a series.

Tried to make an appointment for a message. Left messages and put our a request on their online system. After two days no response, email or call back. Even though I requested a time that was listed as available. It would have been nice to at least receive some sort of communication that the request could not be filled or a reach out the next day to schedule an appointment for a different day. Seems very disorganized.

The staff is so friendly and welcoming and the studio is nice. I love, love, love that there is parking because the area can get a little congested. I hadn’t been to any yoga class since before I got pregnant so my first venture here was for prenatal yoga. The instructor was very kind and all of the other ladies there seemed very nice, as well. Very relaxing and non-​judgmental. I am really looking forward to returning.

Healing Tree is a great yoga shop next to the Wollaston T station. The shop is always clean and all the instructors are wonderful. I usually go to the weekend Vinyasa classes with Becky and always feel great afterwards. Sometimes, you focus on props and other times, you are on the wall. Always something new to do and learn. There are also other yoga styles. The ashtanga yoga classes on Mondays are really cool. Great workout and you really focus on breathing and technique. If you are a yoga beginner, the instructors are always accommodating and giving tips for better technique. No yoga snobs here. All the members are friendly.

Healing Tree has a huge variety of yoga classes available and a great schedule. The studio is small but spacious and everyone there is friendly and accommodating if classes start to get full and potentially crowded. I’ve never had a bad instructor here! Cost is reasonable and you can occasionally pick up a voucher deal (i.e. Living Social, Amazon Local) if you’re trying to keep costs low.
The Friday or Sunday evening restorative/​Yin yoga classes are a great way to end your week. Rebecca is one of the gentlest, most pleasant instructors I’ve ever taken a class with (and I’ve taken a lot of yoga classes!). The Monday night slow flow vinyasa with Joanna is a perfect balance between gentle and challenging and an awesome way to start your week.
I’ve also had a massage here in the past (a few years back) — I think I asked for an accupressure massage. It was worth every cent. There are other massage therapists in Quincy that I would recommend instead almost exclusively due to cost (Theresa at A Healthy Balance, anyone at Thai Health Spa), but you won’t be getting a bad treatment if you go here.

My boyfriend and I came to Healing Tree for couples massage as a surprise for his birthday. Neither of us had ever had professional massage done before, so we weren’t sure what to expect. Let me tell you, we had an amazing experience! Martha and Joe were very professional and very skillful. The massage was absolutely heavenly. It was a great birthday experience for my boyfriend, and for me, too! :) If I had the money, I would literally get a massage here every day.

My first stop to Healing Tree Yoga was exactly what my body needed! The studio was quiet, clean, and neat. The instructor was very welcoming and friendly, as were the other people in the class (who all seemed to know each other). The parking was easy and close by, also pretty close to the T.
I am still relatively new to yoga and the instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful when needed and gave me some good pointers with a few of the poses I am not too familiar with. I would definitely recommend Healing Tree to anyone in the area (or even not — I came from Brighton) looking for a good quality class at a reasonable rate! I’ll be back.

Easy to get to. On street parking. A clean, comfortable and quiet space, though rather small. I can’t imagine going to a class here during prime hours. The staff are welcoming and friendly. The instructors are knowledgeable and will help you in class, which I like. It’s just too bad they don’t have hot yoga classes– that would be great!!!

I have been going to Healing Tree for about a year. I really enjoy the classes and the instructors are some of the best I have experienced. The people that go there are nice too. For the person who wrote the ⁵⁄₂₇ review about the instructor being fat… your a shallow ass and I hope you stay far away from our peaceful surroundings.

Clean, friendly place with great instructors. Best massage therapist EVER –Joshua! Does the most amazing deep tissue work. Classes here are great b/​c instructors all care about their students and as long as you let them know your level, issues, etc.

Prenatal yoga with Rebecca was awesome. I hadn’t been there in a few years & hadn’t done yoga for about the same amount of time — I hadn’t worked out either for the past 5 months due to insane morning sickness. I was NERVOUS! However, I was the only one there — it was great — one on one & everything started coming back. Rebecca had me at ease & I was able to not push myself to hard but relax so deeply — more than I ever have before. She is awesome & I love Healing Tree :)

First off, it is great to have real yoga classes in Quincy. I have been living in the area for over 10 years and am happy to support local businesses. Also, the instructors are well-​trained. Being a general fan of Kripalu — the style and the place — I was delighted to see that the practice here has a solid grounding in postures and well-​being. The various instructors I had all seem to know their stuff, have excellent playlists (I totally notice the music) and are very clear in their instructions. Mostly the place is without pretension and felt comfortable even though I am in a drop-​inner and not a particular devotee of a one instructor. There is little of that mystique cultivated around the teachers, although if you want a chill-​out, quasi spiritual vibe (LOVE chanting OM, myself), it’s there without too many frills.

I have mixed feelings about this place. I go there because of the teachers — Nikki (and Mary Alice as her sub), but it is lacking in many things that would be easy and inexpensive to fix.
1. Sweeping the floor. Every time I go into the classroom, I have to take a wipe and do a sweep of the floor to remove the hair (gag) and fuzz from around my space. The staff could easily and quickly run and broom around between classes.
2. Lockers. There are a couple of cubbies by the classroom, and more in the bathroom. They are open cubbies with signs about how you shouldn’t leave your valuables in them. This causes everyone to have to bring their bags into the classroom and leave their coats on the chairs. Investing in some lockers with keys and locks would go a long way towards improving the studio. They could use some of the wall space that is now taken up by visting artists.
3. Coat hooks. Again, take down some of the art work and put up coat hooks.
4. Hooks in the massage rooms. Hooks on the back of the bathroom doors.
These small but important improvements would make me give them 5 stars.

Do not go here for meditation classes!
I’ve been doing meditating for about three years and I usually do it by myself but sometimes, I want to go to a center and be part of a group. The Cambridge Center for Insight Mediation was closed for vacation so I decided to give Healing Tree a try.
First off, the instructor is really a yoga instructor who appears to have been randomly assigned this class. I don’t think she knows that much about meditation other than what was written down her checklist.
But wait … there’s more! Our room was right next door to some kind of pilates/​bootcamp class and the instructor was SHOUTING THE ENTIRE TIME. I found it impossible to get into any kind of zone because of the DRILL SARGEANT SHOUTING AT HER CLASS.
Other quick notes:
The room was so hot that I was sweating.
There was an incredibly loud clock on the wall that was ticking. It would have taken 30 seconds to remove it for the class.
It was a truly horrible experience. I felt that Healing Tree did not respect my intentions or make an attempt to create a truly meditative space.

Have been a Quincy resident for the past four years and have been going to Healing Tree Yoga on and off for the past three. Overall, I find it a great place for hatha yoga– more relaxing and about stretching and meditating. I used to go to Baptiste Power Yoga in the Back Bay until it closed down (so sad!), so I miss the hot power yoga, but there isn’t that option here in Quincy (there’s a Bikram hot yoga studio, but I’m not a fan of Bikram).
I really like all the classes I’ve been to. I especially like Kathy, the former owner. She always mixes things up and helps me improve my practice just in the way she explains things. And she’s got a great voice for a yoga teacher. I know people have their favorites at Healing Tree, and I’d have to say she’s my favorite.
Very open and friendly atmosphere, and when I go on weekend mornings, it’s not really too crowded. Definitely recommended if you live in Quincy and are anywhere from beginner to advanced!

I’ve only taken a couple of classes at Healing Tree, but there’s always a small group coming and going to class. (generally, the times of the classes aren’t working out for me that well right now.)
That being said, I go there every 2 — 3 weeks for a 60 – 90 minute massage, and I LOVE it! Martha (with her fantastic and authentic Irish brogue) is a great person and a really good massage therapist. I’ve recommended her to several folks who’ve gone and are now die-​hard fans… You should go too!

I love the calm serene atmosphere of this studio. The classes are usually very good, I especially like Kathy and Checka. I’ve also taken a few workshops here and I’ve liked those as well.
I’ve noticed that at this studio, compared to some of those in the city, tends to focus significantly on the well being, breathing, and stress relief end of yoga for substantially longer than typical classes (at least ¹⁄₃ of the class.) I like that, but if I want a more active workout for a longer period of time I’ll usually just do a home yoga tape or go to another studio in Cambridge.
As a few other reviewers mentioned, they changed ownership, but I really haven’t noticed anything different. Other than that the 10 pass block (10 classes for $ 100) never expires now, which is great. No complaints.