Sooth Away Your Aches

I’ve been coming intermittently for the past 4 years and Mike is consistently awesome.
Mike does not run a spa, though he does set a relaxing and soothing atmosphere. He works hard to understand what you need and goes above and beyond. I’ve recommended Mike to numerous relatives, all of whom are now regulars of his!

Let me put it this way. I have moved out of the area and think about Mike once a month! Lol
He is a great person and a wonderful masseuse. He cares about you and takes the time to figure out where your problems lie and aims to fix it. Unlike other places that charge you an arm and a leg for what feels like a cat walking on your back for ohh 45 minutes when you paid for 60!
I found Mike on Groupon back in 2011 and was unsure, but that was the best thing I ever did. He has helped me when I pinched my sciatic nerve and couldn’t lift my leg, when I got hit by a drunk driver and had pain everywhere and when I was stressed.
However, let me make this clear, this is not the spa like marble floor, zen garden, water fountain environment you pay over $ 200/​hour for. It’s his office, with just him, you keep your undergarments on, chat about life and get actual help and results.
Since moving away, I have not gotten a chance to find time to go up, but if you are nearby, don’t hesitate and make an appointment with him.

I have had chronic pain for many years. I will definitely come back to «Soothe your aches away». I feel that Michael cares about the client. He does not just stick to a uniformed pattern the way they do at other massage businesses or spas or stick to a strict time limit.
He goes according to each person and what they need. I referred a few people and they said they would go back to «Soothe» because of their positive experience.

Michael is by far the best massage therapist I’ve ever had. He finds all the problems I have and walks me through it to get better especially after delivering my first child ! 5 stars !!

I am so happy mike is doing so well! He truly is dedicated to his practice and upkeeps with certifications and constantly learns on how to make YOU feel better. He tries different creams and lotions based on your body type and activity. Very thorough! My only wish is that he lived on Staten Island so I wouldn’t have to drive an hour to see him! Who else would work on the 50 knots I have in my shoulder for an extended period of time and talk to me and work out all the crap that I’m going thru with the rest my life?!

Michael is a wonderful masseuse. I usually go to him when i’m in extreme pain, I mean extreme. Once I couldn’t raise my right arm for a month, IDK what I did. Anyway, one sessions with him and a couple of days later. PAIN GONE. Seriously, IDK what he does but it works like magic. He specializes each massage according to where I have pain or discomfort in my body. I had carpal tunnel once so he used paraffin wax on my hands, it was so nice and relaxing. I also have great conversations when I go to him. He’s actually pretty knowledgeable and knows a lot. I appreciate his point on view on things. So each massage session is like I get therapy for my body and also my brain. This is my regular spot. POINT BLANK PERIOD.

Micheal is the greatest massager i have ever been! He has a lot knowledge and he is very easy to work with! Highly recommended

Stop what you’re doing right now and go to Michael! If you are looking for pain and tension relief, this is the place to go. If you are looking to improve your workout and health, go to Michael! Yes, this is not a «spa like» experience, but the results are what you need and are looking for. You will feel great!

Great location! Easy to get to & ample parking in the back… by far the best massage ever! You feel the tension in your muscles melt away… Very flexible schedule & totally affordable! Very friendly massage therapist actually listens to your concerns about aches n pains… already scheduled my next appointment & can’t wait!

Finally he called back after I left like bunch of message on the voice mail. He told my husband it’s annoying LOL. I don’t care, because after all I got the appointment.

I went to this place after having lover back pain for weeks and was sick of taking pain pills. Michael anthony the massage therapy guru pretty much massaged the hell out of my back neck and shoulders for $ 42 bucks. What more can i say. This is a legit, clean and excellent establishment in bergen county with a chinatown price!!! Call for appointment this place stays booked.

Amazing massage! He really takes his time and will go over the allotted hour. He knew I was really tense and he took his time to remove all my tense spots. He even does paraffin on your feet if he notices that you put a lot of stress on them! He is really reasonable too! I will definitely be back and recommend him to anyone!

Possibly the best and most effective massage I’ve experienced in 30 years. Yesterday I was suffering from severe lower back pain and leg/​ankle strain; today I am not. I had a massage by Michael. I’m hooked.
As a physical comedian whose body has been put through decades of wear and tear on the stage, that is the highest acknowledgement I can give Michael. More than just talented, he clearly has a gift for reading the body and working with it, (using some amazing techniques), to correct issues and restore harmony.
He says his commitment is to have his clients live pain-​free lives. I observed that everything — his impeccable work, the generous length of his sessions, his pricing — everything falls in line with that commitment.
I’m committed to going back every month!
Truly amazing.

TIP for the first timers: when calling to make an appointment and you don’t get through, LEAVE A MESSAGE. He will call you back as soon as he can!
This is how the beginning of a typical appointment convo goes with Mike and me…
Mike: «Hey Marthy, how are you doing?»
Me: «I’m doing well, how are you?»
Mike: «No you’re not. or else you wouldn’t be calling me.»
LOL!
Mike knows what’s up. He can immediately tell what’s wrong with you the moment you walk through the door. Could be your posture or the way you’re walking or standing, he will start evaluating what needs to be done.
He truly cares about all of this clients and about the work he does. You can come in for an hour massage appointment and possibly stay for an extra 30 mins or so just because he isn’t finished working out some knots and because your back is that messed up! (yep that’s what happens with me all the time) I don’t come in for a fluffy duffy massage. I need the painful deep tissue massage that leaves me sometimes bruised, but actually relieves all the pain and makes me feel amazing the next day. If that’s you then… YOU NEED TO SEE MIKE ASAP!
Don’t expect a «spa-​like» experience here. He uses high quality products and customizes them for each client, but the décor isn’t what you would typically see if you were to go to one of those high-​end spas. You’re coming here to get some pain relief, not to ooooo and aaaaahhh and the décor though, am I right??!
He’s here to give you your money’s worth and TRUST ME, it’s totally worth it! (Worth even more!)
He is also accommodating with your schedule. Sometimes I think he’s a robot and doesn’t sleep because he has client’s that have massages super late at night or super early in the morning. He accommodated a 6am appointment for me because I was in so much pain… now how awesome is that?!
You can find online deals all the time and he will lock in that price for you FOREVER!
Park in the small driveway/​parking lot in the back.

I found Sooth Away Your Aches based on Google searches and many positive Unilocal reviews. I was not let down! After years of rotating therapists at chain-​massage companies, I am so happy to have found Michael. For years I have suffered from tight muscle knots in my back, legs, neck, glutes. I have tried acupuncture, chiropractic, PT, and more. After one session with Michael my muscle tightness has already loosened up. I felt the difference right away. He is very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. He attends workshops and classes to stay updated and gain even more knowledge. He found and fixed things on me that I didn’t even know were the source of my pain. I am so happy to have found a massage therapist who truly knows what he’s doing. I would recommend him to anyone who is suffering from body/​muscular pain!

Did this as a anniversary gift for my wife she was extremely happy afterwards recommend to anyone

I love this place and I cannot recommend it enough! Mike is fantastic at what he does.
Massages are affordable and completely relaxing. I always feel refreshed afterward. I work out a lot and get sore on occasion. After a visit with Mike and I feel like I’m ready to go back to the gym!
Mike will chat with you about anything you’d like and is a really good listener.
A quick note about scheduling appointments. If you call and don’t get Mike on the phone, leave him a message of when you’re looking to come in and he will call you back if he can fit you in. If you’re going to just keep calling hoping to get a secretary answering the phone, you will be disappointed. So be smart, call ahead and let him know when you’re ready to come in.
Also, free candy at the front in front of the TV!

Unbelievable! And I mean that literally. I learned to live with tension and shoulder pain that caused headaches every single day. After seeing Michael just ONE time, I am getting progressively better. I’ll admit I was skeptical since nothing or no one else had ever worked! but I can not believe it really worked. This is no fancy spa. He is a respectful, knowledgeable professional who knows what he is doing, if you go here, is because you know you want to get better, not spend your time soaking in lotions.

How have I not written a review for Sooth Away Your Aches??? Michael is amazing. Seriously.
I’m not wild about being touched. In fact, I’d avoided massages for years because I don’t like strangers touching me. I relented a few years ago, but never quite got the sense of euphoria that everyone else seems to. Like — I’d be somewhat more relaxed thanks to the hour or so in a dim, aromatherapied, soundscaped room, but would still feel every knot, tightness, and ache.
Until I met Michael last year.
There are really no words to describe how different this is from your standard issue massage. Michael actually finds all of the knots, and tightness, and aches, and he addresses them systematically. I’ll walk in feeling a little beat down and tired, but leave feeling restful and ready for life.
I can’t recommend Michael highly enough. It’s just so great to have a relaxing, effective massage.

If you are looking for serene spa-​like setting, this place is not it. The place looks a little cluttered and could use a lady’s touch. You get your massage in a room that used to be a dining room or something, so it’s not really a closed-​in massage room. There is a privacy curtain, but doesn’t really close fully at the end. Perhaps that’s for some people who don’t feel comfortable being in a closed room with a male masseuse.
That being said, the massage is great and VERY affordable. If you are looking for a long, therapeutic massage, and don’t care for setting, then this place is it.