Essential Massage and Spa Therapies

My husband and I were in Taos for a wedding in December and decided to treat ourselves to massages. So glad we chose Essential Massage! Sabrina and Amelia were our therapists and we both loved our massages. Sabrina asked me about injuries, stress areas and the strength I wanted so she could tailor the massage appropriately. Amelia did the same for my husband. We both walked out of Essential Massage relaxed and smiling.

I love massage. Whenever I travel, on business our pleasure, I try a local place. Recently, I was in Taos for a wedding. I found Massage Essentials on Unilocal The ambience was Spartan. No accompanying hot tub or sauna. The massage provides used solid technique. The neck and scalp massage was the best part. The repeated mashing of my parotid glands was mildly unnerving. All in all it was a solid massage. Relaxing.

Relaxing and calming environment. Swedish massage was just what we needed as we ready to end our vacation.

Seven of us recently visited Taos for a «Girls Weekend.» Five of us booked massages at the same time and ALL of us said that the massages we received at Essential Massage were, by far, the BEST we had EVER had anywhere. I had booked a 60-​minute massage with Meredith and 15 minutes into it, I asked her if she had time to stretch it to a 90-​minute massage. She quickly checked her schedule and said she could. Made my day! I’ve had lower-​back pain my entire life and asked her to be careful in that area. Instead of avoiding that area as other therapists have done in the past, she was able to gently work out the knots. I highly recommend Essential Massage because their therapists are top-​notch and they are very fairly priced.

Got a great massage from Deborah. This is a quiet and calming place, but the massage was more than simply relaxing. Deborah really understands the body and how to treat stiffness and tightness. I highly recommend Essential as well as Deborah.

I got an amazing river stones massage from Manuela. One of the best of my life — 2 hours and I wished it would go on for at least two more. She had a very quiet, respectful manner and kind, healing energy. I believe the name of the treatment was Triple Delight? It cost $ 195 and was totally worth it.

We were in town for vacation. While the family skied mom got a massage. It was amazing!!! I had the great pleasure of working with Ananda. She really took the time to listen to my needs. I would recommend anyone visit them for a wonderful experience.

Excellent massage. 3 of us had massages there at the same time and all our therapists were very good. They worked out our knots and it was so relaxing. I highly recommend this place for a very good experience and great customer service and professionalism.

I was a massage novice when I was lucky enough to make a Sunday appointment with Ananda Kali at Essential Massage. Don’t be put off when you get the answering machine; one of the massage therapists/​estheticians will get back to you in a very timely fashion. Ananda is an esthetician specialist, so I was able to get a brow waxing, but she also gave me the most amazing 1−½-hour deep-​tissue massage & skin treatment. When she found out I had never had a professional massage, she was very thorough in explaining how the massage would be conducted & took great care to ensure that I understood that my communication to her about how my body was responding during all parts of the massage was very important. She was kind, caring, & professional. Ananda worked out muscle tension that I wasn’t aware radiated to so many areas of my body. She told me that deep breaths from time to time followed by relaxation of my body would help, although I also might have periods of drifting off. I didn’t think I would, but I was so comfortable & felt so safe that I actually did «drift off» with the warmth of the room (during a particularly cold weather spell), the soothing music, and of course, Ananda’s finely honed skills as a massage therapist. I have scent sensitivities & had no problem at all with any invasive odors. Everything looked, smelled, and felt clean & safe. I went back a week later to follow up on the amazing results Ananda achieved in relieving my neck/​upper body pain & tension. Ananda worked on the residual muscle tension (which she had ameliorated so fantastically with the initial longer massage), & I felt better than I had in months! Ananda is just a delightful person, & I felt enriched by having crossed paths with her during my visit to Taos.

Great place! We were able to receive last minute massages on a Sunday afternoon for a very reasonable 72. Very quality massage. I highly recommend this place!

I’m back in Taos for a visit after having a home here for over 20 years and had a message for a few aches. Extremely professional and really knew what they were doing since they are trained message therapists. Triple A rating from me. Bob Smith

My wife Heather and I enjoyed an hour long couples massage at Essential Massage en route from our home in Aurora, CO to Chimayo, NM on Saturday.
Ananda and Aimee were amazing and did such a great job, we felt so relaxed afterwards and ready for the final leg of our road trip.
They were very understanding and accomodating that we were running a few minutes late too. I would definitely suggest incorporating the aromatherapy treatment too, it made a world of difference. I’m so glad that we chose Essential Massage, they truly performed a miracle in helping me with a painful tail-​bone issue that I have, which was aggrevated by sitting in the car for such a long while. In fact, they did such a good job on it that it didn’t even cause me any bother driving all the way back home a couple of days later!
We would absolutely recommend a visit here for your massage, this was about one of the best I’ve ever had!

Great massage. Great service-​even Christmas Eve! Awesome!

I just finished with a 90 minute massage and facial. Ananda Kali did both and it’s obvious that she’s a pro. She even asked how long I wanted to spend on each treatment. 45 minutes apiece was awesome. Ananda made sure I was comfortable with the amount of pressure throughout and she really worked out some knots I had.
If you’re in Taos this is a great little place. Prices were really good too — $ 140 for the package I bought. I also got to take advantage of the web special they were running so I had a wonderful refreshing eye treatment added for free.
When I come back I’ll definitely visit Essential Massage again! :)

Amazing massage. These gals are masterful. It’s a calming place. I got a hot rock massage and herbal foot wrap. Melted away my stress. Call them. You’ll love it.

Essential Massage is a great independently owned Day Spa in Taos. When my wife and I arrived to Taos we found that a massage was needed in short order. These therapist were outstanding. I called their phone number and received a message machine. I was called back in short order. A time was set for the same day!!! When we arrived to the Spa we were not at all disappointed. The therapist were so nice and friendly. They treated us like locals. My wife used Jacqui and said she was the best she has ever used, and trust me she is a spa regular. I used Ananda and she was very good! We did a couples massage in the same room and that was a bonus. This is a small, but super friendly spa, with top notch therapist. Each of our therapist had over ten years of experience. This is a must do for the weary traveler. I would easily go again!

This place is amazing I bought a gift certificate for my parents Christmas Eve and they were extremely accomadating. They went above and beyond to help me get these certificates to my parents. My parents went in today to get their massages and loved every minute of it :) A much needed present my parents said. They have a very knowledgeable staff and nurturing energy in the space. Thank you Ananda for all your help!!!

My wife and I got really great, reasonably priced massages here over the July Fourth weekend.
One of the best we ever had.
I highly recommend!