Major Massage

This is my second review ever on Unilocal.And in this instance, although it’s a somewhat belated review (I saw Matt in November 2013) I continue to remember how good the massage was. But it’s more than that — he took the care to REALLY talk through with me what was going on with my lower back, and was patient as I vented about my frustrations with the ongoing pain. He then really focused on finding the trouble area, and worked on it diligently. It wasn’t cured overnight, but ever since that session with Matt I have been on a positive trajectory and am feeling better and better. I don’t live in Cambridge, so when I returned to DC I was able to tell the massage therapist in DC the trouble areas that Matt had identified, and continue with the healing. He’s terrific, has a really friendly, personable style, and I’ll be sure to visit again when I’m back in the area.

I love getting a massage; I always feels great afterwords. However, when I get a massage from Matt, the relief from soreness and stiffness lasts a week or more. He is the only therapist I have seen regularly and over time he has made a difference, as much if not more than physical therapy which I have done for my shoulder and hip. He is the best!

Matt is a REALLY great massage therapist.
Not only does he really know what he is doing, he is a genuinely caring, thoughtful human being which helps a lot when you are in pain/​discomfort and seeking relief.
I highly recommend Matt!

Matt is pretty darn awesome.
A little about the location/​office: It’s out on Mass Ave past Porter. It’s accessible by bus and is right near the bike path. There is plenty of metered parking out in front. The office isn’t the most extravagant place but Matt has definitely created a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Appointments can be made through an online system, which is really convenient. Prices are about on par for other massage therapists in the area.
I came to him after purchasing an Amazon Local deals for two 60 minute massages. There was a lag between my two appointments — approximately six months — but Matt remembered me, which shows how much he pays attention to each of his clients. The first appointment focused on my upper body whereas the second was a full body massage and both were excellent. He’s obviously good at what he does but what really sold me was his willingness to spend a few extra minutes after my massage to explain different muscles that were sore, why, and how to prevent it in the future. I never felt rushed, and never felt pressured to make another appointment (although I did anyway!).
Go to Matt! He’s great! But plan in advance, because he does book up pretty quickly.

Matt Major is a great masseuse. He is strong and works slowly yet surely. He is sensitive to what you need/​want and to the condition of your body.
I have been to plenty of massage parlors, here in Boston and abroad (mostly in China, where they have the best massages!!). I am definitely going to return.

I’ve gotten massages at quite a few of the local places — Hands on Health, Massage Therapy Works, Healthworks — and I think Matt’s one of the best around. He communicates very well and manages to be both gentle and effective at working out problem areas (I work in a lab and do a lot of repetitive movements, so I usually have some pretty crazy knots in my upper back and neck). In the past when I’ve had deep tissue massage, I’ve often felt uncomfortable with the pressure, even to the point of pain. Matt showed me there IS another way with deep tissue massage — it doesn’t have to hurt! I’ve left every massage with him feeling really, really good.

Disclaimer: I’ve known Matt for years and consider him a friend. I was initially a little concerned about having someone who knows me work on me physically, but Matt keeps things professional, while still creating and maintaining a bond of trust and connection with his clients.
I suffer from both kyphosis & scoliosis, and Matt has done wonders for my alignment, and for alleviating pain — though I must admit, weight training has probably been a big part of that. He’s also great for working though pain and stiffness in pretty much any part of the body (see previous note about weight training). He’s clearly very knowledgeable; he works as a massage instructor when he’s not actually giving massage, and he’s able to give detailed yet understandable answers to any questions about the human body.

Matt Major is really gifted at what he does. I got the deep tissue massage and he was able to figure out what was going on in my back right away and made things so much better in one session! Imagine going from «in pain» to «NOT in pain» within the course of an hour! I will definitely be going back. He also has a pleasant professional manner and made it easy to relax, and finished up with a couple of Thai massage techniques that also stretched out the right trouble spots. Amazingly good, highly recommended.

I bought a buywithme for a thai yoga and it was amazing! matt is very nice and the massage was great. definitely worth a try if you’ve never had a thai yoga massage.

I love my massages with Matt. I’ve had massages with many different massage therapists but there are many fantastic qualities to Matt’s care that make him stand out: his massages are gentle but extremely effective, he’s great at communicating and always makes me feel comfortable and at ease. I used to think that for a massage to be effective it had to be very intense; I have found that this isn’t so. Matt’s techniques always relax me and give me great relief. I’ve gone to him for a variety of complaints — shoulder/​upper back pain, low back/​butt/​sacral pain, hip tightness, sciatica — and he’s effectively relieved all of them. I’ve done both therapeutic and Thai yoga massages with him and have benefited from both. I would highly recommend him!

I also had the massage coupon from Buy With Me, and it was an excellent decision. Matt is very friendly, skilled, and makes you feel comfortable with a normally intimate experience. I have felt noticeably more relaxed for the week plus since I went. While I don’t regularly get massages, his sliding fee scale is certainly enticing me to come back!

i bought the massage coupon on buy with me. and i was not disappointed. Being a dentist i strain my upper back a lot and i informed matt of that .he worked on my upper back and i felt so good after the massage… he was very professional .i am looking forward to my next appointment with him.

Matt’s been my good friend for a long time now, so know that I’m not just saying he’s an excellent massage therapist, simply because I count him as a friend. No, he’s just a very skilled, very intuitive, compassionate, and gifted massage therapist.
I’m a weightlifter, and I tend to do punishing stuff to my body. I also have some mild residual spine creaks, due to being rear-​ended by an SUV a few years back. Whiplash is not fun. Matt helps my muscles and spine stay healthy, so I can continue to progress in my weight training. I usually have him do fairly deep tissue work on me, and honestly, while I’ve seen other massage people who are good? Matt has the perfect balance of gentle yet firm and direct pressure that I need to release the worst of my muscle tension. I always leave his office feeling fantastic.
His new office is right on Mass Ave about 2 or 3 blocks before Porter Square. There is usually plenty of metered parking, right out front. His on-​line appt. booking system makes it amazingly easy to both book an appt, or even cancel and reschedule should you need to. Massage shouldn’t just be a ‘treat’. Bodies need maintenance to work well, and if you’re feeling achy, creaky, or stiff? You owe it to yourself to book an appointment with Matt. You won’t be disappointed.