Zen Muscular Therapy & Wellness Center

Tough to find but amazing to stay!
So Ive been here a few times for massage services and LOVE IT.
Super Super clean and calming when you walk in the door.
Even the smell of the place is relaxing (and I dont think there is anything scented… lol)
Each time I was greeted very professionally and my muscles were attacked to heal me– not hurt me. Ive been to several massage therapists in my time and this is the only location Ive found where I dont HURT afterwards but feel like I am healing.
They even have yoga and offer Reiki. A ‘go-​to’ location for ‘ME’ time. Great hours too!
If I had to give any constructive criticism?
* Remind people during the meditation classes to keep VERY quiet in the lobby– we can hear EVERYTHING!
* Offer special deals for people other than new clients– I love to go there but sometimes it is cost prohibitive and would use services more if I got a break once in a while.
Lauren is the most amazing massage therapist Ive ever encountered– Just sayin’
Call them today you will be really happy you did.

So happy I found this place. I never would have known it existed if it weren’t for a Unilocal search — it’s tucked back in an office park right off 95. Like other reviewers, I was a little skeptical of the location but once you’re in the spa and out of the office park environment, it really is just as tranquil as any other spa in the area.
I got an hour deep tissue massage from Stephanie and it was wonderful. Some of my muscles were seriously angry at me, and they chilled out after my hour session. Phew! Stephanie really knew exactly what to do to hit very specific trouble spots, and went the extra mile by showing me some good stretches to help keep the tightness from coming back.
The price was very reasonable — $ 80 for an hour with a 10% discount for working at a Cummings property. I definitely recommend this place, and Stephanie in particular!

I have received massages often over the past 10 years, both locally in MA and in spas and resorts in the US and abroad. Given that, I feel qualified to write this review. I am extremely impressed with the consistent high quality of the massages that I receive at Zen, and believe they deserve a 5 star rating. I visit Zen monthly and alternate my sessions. I see the owner Sheila for cupping, which is an incredibly deep massage involving special different sized cups, where the skin is massaged and lifted via the cups. It provides deep relief for tense areas such as the shoulders and back. Sheila is amazing at this type of massage, as well as with deep tissue. I also see Keri for deep tissue, and always feel after the massage that she has done a fantastic job at working out the tense and sore areas. I am impressed by Keri’s ability to identify and treat the areas that need the most work on my body.
While I have received all types of massages (swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, Thai, Ashiatsu, relaxation, etc.) my favorite is deep tissue. I know from experience that it is difficult to find a place locally where the therapists are masters at deep tissue. At Zen, all of the therapists are licensed in muscular or massage therapy and trained in giving and give a high quality deep tissue massage at an attractive price. I am extremely happy to have found Zen, and it will continue to be my go-​to place for cupping and deep tissue massages.

I got a gift certificate to Zen a few years back when they were still in that tiny building in Burlington. I havent left. I have gone to a few other places and gotten massages, but nothing had compared to Zen. I have had 3 different massage therapists and all have been amazing. Very friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and really passionate about what they do. They don’t just go through the motions of giving a massage and sending you on your way. They have the experience and knowledge of knowing what things are supposed to feel like and make it their mission to get down to the bottom of the issue and fixing it.
I can see why they are voted the BEST every year. Highly recommended!

I wasn’t really expecting much going into this, mostly because I was being a little bit snobby about the location. Usually when I get a massage I treat myself to a full spa package at some fancy place in Boston, but I was given a gift certificate and my back was really tight so I cashed in. When I walked in I was immediately impressed, I knew right away that this place was legit. (FYI — I went on a Friday day.)
A warm reception and good ambiance are important (and Zen had both), but ultimately the experience with the masseuse is the biggest a determinant of a good experience and I had a really good experience. The masseuse, Laura, was able to feel the problems spot and then did a sort of passive deep tissue, which involved putting the right amount of steady pressure on the pain points and then stretching a bigger area around that spot. It was the least painful deep massage I ever had! And still as effective.
Laura was communicative, professional, and skilled; my massage room was cozy, comfortable, and quiet; the Zen center was overall a great space and aesthetically pleasing. I look forward to going back!

Pinched a nerve in my neck weeks ago and was in severe pain on a scale of 1 – 10 pain approached 10. After a session with Lauren pain was dramatically reduced By far the best massage session I’ve ever had.

So I came here for a couples massage purely because it’s the only place in Woburn that offers one in the same room. We showed up about 30 min early and there was no one in the reception office for at least 15 min. When they did show up they were friendly.
The room was nice but a little too large, we both felt that we might as well have been in different rooms. They seemed to know what they were talking about in consultation and willing to help with problem areas
Now the massage. Abysmal. I’m a massage therapist and I found myself flabbergasted at the absolute LACK of understanding of anatomy. The flow and transitions were absent. My problem areas were grazed over if not entirely forgotten. Forget about your feet and hands other than a quick touch. I found myself wondering how she was hired anywhere. The worst massage I’ve ever gotten. I felt like I paid 75 dollars to get nothing done but get lotion put on. I was in so much more pain after leaving. Not to mention the fact my boyfriend was also in pain and felt like nothing had been helped in any way. It wasn’t just my experience but his as well.
The consultation after the massage was non-​existent other then a «How do you feel?»
Now maybe I have a standard of a quality massage because I know how to give one. But I also don’t think that is too much to ask for.
I would recommend this place only to someone I really don’t like.

WOW do I feel better! I came to Zen Muscular Therapy on a recommendation of a client when he heard about my nagging shoulder and back pain from working out. I was skeptical at first but when I realized the difference between a Muscular Therapy & Wellness Center vs. a SPA, it seemed much more promising and what I was looking for.
As soon as I arrived I was greeted with smiles and was assured that the best therapist suited for my pain was awaiting me. A young ginger-​haired woman guided me into a very comforting room and was very pleasant to talk to! She checked on me often and gave me a bunch of tips on self care techniques. She seemed very knowledgeable and passionate.
My problem areas were targeted hardcore. I was nervous at first because I wasn’t looking for a light brushdown, I knew that wouldnt work for me. No worries though, she got right to work and made me feel it! You think it’s overly aggressive at first, but then after 20 minutes, I was ready to fall asleep! By the time it was over I was in a daze and my back and shoulders were so much more relaxed and I was pleasantly surprised.
This was 2 days ago. Today, the pain that I had for almost a month is GONE. I no longer have to fear going too heavy at the gym because I know that Zen can whip me back into shape and get me on my way.
I would recommend this place to everyone!

I like this place. I’ve been at least 5 – 6 times and worked with a few different massage therapists. Everyone has their own style, of course, but I haven’t had a bad experience. The studio itself is beautiful and clean, the prices are great, and the therapists know what they’re doing.
Overall, great place.

This is the ONLY place I will go for a massage! The waiting area is bright and comfortable, and the receptionist is always smiling and helpful. I get a reminder call the day before my appointment, which has saved me more than once when I forgot I was supposed to be going! Always can get an appointment when I want to go.
Lauren is amazing — she works the knots out of my neck and shoulders in no time! She is friendly and professional and really knows her stuff.
I have taken a few of the yoga classes and meditation classes and really enjoyed them as well. Since I like them on Facebook and am signed up for email updates, I get to take advantage of special offers, too.
Superb place to go for a deep down knot-​releasing experience, or for a soothing hot stone massage just as a treat. Highly reccomend!

A very nice Mother’s Day gift this year, as it was my first massage experience. I had the hot stone and salt exfoliation treatment. Everyone was nice, made me feel comfortable and they were very professional.

Love it here. Have been about 30 times in the past year and I will continue to come here. Very soothing & tranquil atmosphere. Everyone is super friendly.

Great massage experience! My husband and I got a couples massage this weekend and it was wonderful (two massage tables in one room). The space is serene, relaxing, clean, and modern. The prices are extremely fair and the quality of massage was wonderful. Would come back anytime!

If I could use ten stars to rate Zen Muscular Therapy I would. I have been going to them for years, Sheila and her staff are as good as it gets! They are in a relatively new location, and the new spa is absolutely beautiful, it’s tranquil, peaceful, and relaxing.
The staff is incredibly professional, and helpful. Best of all are
the various types of massage, personallyI I love a deep massage, but I also love shiatzu massage, it’s sooo relaxing, it’s like having some one do yoga for you while you just lay there and relax. I’m looking forward to taking a few of the yoga classes, there are different types, and various times are offered. If you want to relax deeply, get the kinks out, feel pampered, and rejuvenated, run don’t walk to Zen. They won’t disappoint.
Kelly

I have been going here now for a couple of months and love the girls. My favorite is Sara… she seems to really care of the issues… where the pain is and correcting if possible… They all have their talents… Marcia gave me the best nights sleep I had in years… and that relaxed feeling lasted more than 24 hours. I also enjoy the yoga connection… great package deals… and a clean establishment… very important.

I was a bit hesitant to visit their new location because I was worried about locating it in the Trade center complex area and I was used to the other location (creature of habit I guess).
But I have to say, I really love their new location– its larger, cleaner, newer and overall more happy than the other location. They are able to accommodate a larger amount of people for yoga classes, yet the rooms still seems very cozy and inviting. I have read the other reviews about the initial welcome/​reception being sub-​par, which I have experienced a few times, but I’m willing to overlook this.
The teachers I’ve had are still great and overall my favorite place to go for all my yoga needs!

My original review was one of those cases where I enjoyed it in the beginning, but then discovered what the business was really like. :(
To be honest, I think I really *wanted* to like Zen, and I wanted to like the prenatal yoga. On paper, it looked great; reasonably priced, fully flexible, with small classes.
However, I found Maureen to be unprofessional, judgmental, and often rude. I spent several classes upset and unable to relax based on personal interactions with her and how she chose to run her classes. Additionally, class days and times would change often based on her constantly changing schedule and when her ‘favorites’ would be able to attend week on week, until she stopped doing the class entirely. She decided on a case-​by-​case basis who she wanted to tell about that.
Zen’s customer service itself was lacking, both in terms of informing of individual cancellations and of the entire class, and not keeping me updated as to whether they found a new instructor. I never actually heard from them again whatsoever, which I feel is particularly poor service given I had a remaining session in my package deal. Obviously, I was in prenatal yoga, I just had a baby; a reminder would have been nice.
Unfortunately, Zen seems more concerned with bringing in a steady stream of new clients — as evidenced by their regular advertising — than in satisfying or retaining existing clientele.
They have an excellent business model. It really is too bad that’s where it ends.

This place was really good. I got the (very intense) swedish/​deep tissue massage and found it to really help my back issues. I felt taller when I left and told them so. No one laughed, even though it was a herby thing to say. True story though, I have slight spinal curvature issues and I mentioned it and she exclusively (per my request) worked on my back.
Likely the best (and most needed) massage I’ve ever had.
AND they got in me on the same day!
No complaints. None. Who gives a damn about the waiting area? I barely waited 2 minutes to be seen!

I also purchased the
coupon for the 90 minute massage. My massage was with Anthony.
I thought the atmosphere was very relaxing and calming. From the time I entered the room Anthony was very professional and attentive. I really did feel that he was trying to help me relax. The massage was very good and Anthony asked several times if the pressure was okay. The break down of the 90 minute massage was: Face-​up 25 minutes neck and arms, 25 minutes legs and feet, flip, 40 minutes back.
Why not 5 stars? Agreed on the waiting room, the CD player broke about 2 minutes into my massage so there was no music, and I wish Anthony had massaged my face and head — looking back however, if I specifically wanted that I should have asked.

had an offering for this place which was unbelievable. $ 40 for 90 minutes? How can a person not buy that?
The place I regularly go for massage also has it’s focus on Muscular Therapy. I find places that focus on massage (as opposed to adding massage as a spa treatment with manicures and pedicures) tend to do a better job because their focus is on making you well, not just making you feel good in the moment (not that there’s anything entirely wrong with feeling good in the moment).
Now if you’ve read my other reviews, you’ll see that I am very particular about my massage. Well, on this occasion I saw Melissa, and I have to say, Melissa gave a quality massage.
I think there’s a difference between massage spas and muscular therapy centers. The first is focused on relaxing you in the moment, while the later is focused on keeping you healthy and feeling great long after the massage is over. Zen Muscular Therapy (at least Melissa) achieves this.
Will I go back? Maybe, if I happen to be in the area, but it’s unlikely, since I have a therapist I love much closer to my house.
Why not 5 stars? Well, the waiting area sucks. It’s just two very uncomfortable 1980’s office chairs. Also, it still annoys me when a massage therapist accepts gratuity. I give if they do, because I don’t know what their pay structure is like, but I am annoyed all the same. Wellness providers should not accept gratuities. I don’t tip my doctor or my acupuncturist or my physical therapist, why am I tipping a massage therapist? It seems unprofessional to me. (Which is another reason why I go where I normally go, because they, like many other places, have a strict no gratuity policy).
Still, overall, if the location is convenient for you Melissa did in fact give a quality massage, and, really that’s why you’re going so check her out.