Alchemy Therapeutic Massage & Aromatherapy is a massage practice at 29 Pickering Road in Cambridge. Its therapist, Lesley Eriksen, combines deep tissue and remedial massage with aromatherapy, using natural balms and oils that are adjusted to each client's needs. The practice also offers exercises for injuries, and it keeps detailed records of clients' injuries and progress.
Clients who have written about the practice describe a warm, comfortable room with restful music. Several have had regular massages for years, and say the therapist checks in on specific areas of concern and explains what is happening in the body. Some have been referred by friends. One client who had shoulder and lower back problems said the treatment and exercises had helped them move more freely. Others said the therapist's knowledge of anatomy and trigger points gave them good results.
Our pick in Cambridge for a deep tissue massage with natural oils and balms, and a therapist who explains the work.