Resolution Therapeutic Massage

I’d never had a therapeutic massage, and never wanted to! Frankly, I always thought it would be awkward, painful, and kind of a waste of money. But, I was in so much pain in my upper back and shoulders earlier this week that I decided to give it a try and hope for the best. I’d already been to Urgent Care for it, and they weren’t especially helpful so I was desperate.
Andrea put me completely at ease. It really was not awkward at all. I was right that it would hurt a bit, but the temporary discomfort was totally worth it because I felt 100% better immediately after the massage. I jumped up from the table with no pain! It was amazing, I couldn’t thank her enough. I wanted to give her a hug! I immediately scheduled another session. The next available appointment wasn’t really convenient for me in terms of my work schedule, but I went ahead because I felt so much better and wanted to have a follow-​up locked in.
The pain did start to return later in the day, but it wasn’t as bad as it had been. And I feel like I’ve improved each day since. I can’t say this was due fully to the massage because I’ve made other changes as well (focusing on posture and form when lifting, taking more time for recovery and rest), and the passage of time alone probably helped. But, I am sure the massage contributed too and I am so very appreciative. In fact, I’m so much better that I canceled that second appointment! Andrea, you’re *too* good at what you do. Haha. I will be rescheduling, and in the meantime am again just so grateful for the help. I have already recommended Andrea to multiple friends and family members. Worth every penny!
Oh, the bathrooms are weird for sure though — as Nan S. noted. :)

Flutura made the whole experience wonderfully relaxing! She took time to ask what to focus on and explained how much time she would spend on different areas. She maintained the relaxed mood with little talking during the session, aside from providing recommendations for home therapy which was appreciated. Her style was gentle kneading and finding pressure points and she did some stretching of my neck and legs.
The space was also relaxing — dark and quiet with soothing music in the background that maximized the experience. Flutura did not have another appt right away and went beyond the hour mark, which was quite a treat. With excellent service, atmosphere, and a massage that took off weeks of stress, I will definitely be back!

Sunny’s deep tissue massage radiated throughout and made all the pain go away. Will definitely go back next time the tension hits!

Once you get past the unexpected location in the basement of an office building and the weird bathroom in the basement, the actual massage rooms are relaxing, and the therapists are really nice, with impeccable technique. They actually pay attention to your problem areas as requested. It’s also relatively affordable, more so with the discount for unity health insurance. Online booking is super easy. Word of warning — there are only a few visitor parking spots available, as the other spots in the lot are reserved for employees of the building, I confirmed with the receptionist in the firm on the first floor (although not sure about weekends when the office is closed… forgot to ask about that). regardless, parking on washington has been pretty easy. I would go elsewhere if you want a luxury-​spa-​like atmosphere, but if you want a damn good deep tissue massage, this is the place to go.

Andrea was excellent! I went in looking for relief from sore neck and shoulders as well as some issues with my hips and gluts. She worked out all of my issues. Would definitely recommend her to anyone!

I went in looking for a little stress relief and a fix for my sore neck and shoulders. My session with Andrea did not disappoint. She has a nice, heavy hand – which is what I prefer, but she also is very intuitive when I needed the pressure eased up. That’s not something I can say about a few other therapists I’ve been to.
The actual massage part of the session lasted the entire hour – no time-​chomping for changing or anything else (this is also a rarity, I’ve found). And the best part? No awkward conversation to distract while I was enjoying turning into a gooey puddle of butter on the table. I was able to drift off into an alternate dimension of bliss.
She has just installed a sauna, so I can’t wait to go back and partake of that, too.
There’s a big parking lot in the back, and I had no problem parking there at 5:45pm, though I’ve heard it can be more crowded earlier in the day.

I had a great massage this morning with Andrea to address some chronic muscle knots and numbness in my hands when I am sleeping.
While the massage was very intense, it was exactly what I was looking for. Andrea asked me if the pressure was OK, and I felt comfortable that I could tell her if it was too much or too little.
I was really, really happy that the massage room is quiet and dark. No windows! This is very important to me because when I want a relaxing massage, I want it dark. I was also happy with the fact that I was able to schedule online (major plus in my book) and I was also able to book for the very next day.
My immediate feeling is that I would rebook her again, and probably soon.
This initial review is to capture my immediate impressions and I will update it in a few days when I can better assess the physical effects.

Andrea is undoubtedly the best massage therapist I’ve ever encountered. In addition to being a talented therapist, she’s also a thoughtful listener and a great teacher. She always listens intently to my concerns, spends time addressing areas in need, and offers helpful advice on at-​home therapies and easy-​to-​follow exercises. After my first visit, I knew I had to return. I now see her regularly and I’m thrilled to have found such a great therapist here in Madison. Added bonus: free parking!

Great massage! Really glad I happened upon this place. Don’t be perturbed by the building — truly top notch massage. Looking forward to my next visit.

I had been crabby and ill-​tempered due to stress from lots of things going on (looking for properties to rent, wedding planning, starting a new job). My fiancé was after me for a while to get a massage and I kept balking because they can be pretty pricey. He kept telling me to come here — he had been here himself per a recommendation from a friend and he kept talking about the massages. I should’ve listened to him sooner! Andrea did such a great job! I could feel the knots gradually melting away and the stress leaving my body during the hour massage. She’ll set you at ease immediately and take a few minutes at the beginning of the session to chat with you to figure out what parts of your body needs attention. She was wonderful and very professional too!

Andrea is phenomenal! Really takes the time to listen to what you’re hoping to get out of your massage and does a tremendous job to work with you and your body throughout. She also provides some useful tips on how to continue maximizing the benefits of the massage long after you’ve left her office – real dedication to helping her clients as much as possible. I visited Andrea two days after running an ultramarathon and I walked out of her office feeling totally rejuvenated and relaxed. I will definitely be recommending her to my friends!

I have seen Andrea about 10 times now. I get massaged from her on a weekly basis because of a nerve condition. As the two previous reviews said she is without a doubt top notch at massage and truly cares about making your body feel good. If you have any muscle soreness or just need a really great relaxing massage I would not go to anyone else. This past massage session she took the time to teach me the correct way to walk (I knew I did not walk correctly) and helped fix my posture. This has seriously changed my life in terms of mobility and the amount of pain I was experiencing. Every week I see Andrea I walk a little better than I did the week before and she remembers every week where she left off the week before. Slowly but surely through diet, exercise and massage (by someone as good as Andrea) I will be pain free and will be able to be as active as I once was!

This was without a doubt the best massage I’ve had. Andrea listened to me, paying specific attention to the areas where I was experiencing pain and helping me discover why I might have pain in that area. I went to her for help with my sore neck and shoulders. She also found tightness in my jaw that I didn’t realize I had. She takes the whole body into consideration to solve my particular pain issues, which I really appreciate. Andrea listens throughout the massage, applying the right amount of pressure and adjusting based on my feedback.

It’s obvious that Andrea is dedicated to, and accomplished at her craft. I was in town on a business trip, and came to her looking for relief from soreness in my larger muscle groups and overall bodily tension. Aside from working some magic that left me feeling invigorated, she’s super professional: she’ll set you at ease upon meeting, asks great questions to discern what you want or need out of your session, is responsive to requests for a stonger/​lighter touch, and will make sure you’re comfortable on the table.
The studio is located on the lower level of an unassuming mid-​century office building, and is without frills — don’t walk in expecting it to look like a spa, be equipped with a fountain, or for there to be someone waiting to check you in with a cup of tea. There are other places you can go for this.
People from my office travel regularly to Madison, and I’ll definitely be recommending Resolution to my coworkers.