CLOUD9 Massage & Wellness

CLOUD9 Massage & Wellness is at 231 Holland St. in Somerville and is listed on Fresha in Teele Square. The business says its goal is to build lasting relationships with clients in a calm, clean and comfortable setting where people can unwind. Treatments are holistic and rooted in traditional massage methods.

The massage menu starts with the Cloud9 Signature Massage, which combines deep tissue work with Thai-inspired stretching and adjusts pressure to each client. Swedish massage focuses on soft tissue to encourage relaxation and circulation, while Sports/Deep Tissue Massage targets tension and chronic pain and is also offered to athletes recovering from workouts and injuries. Reflexology applies pressure to specific points on the feet; the business notes that the practice has been used for over 3,000 years by Chinese practitioners. Other options include Hot Stone Massage with smooth, flat, heated stones, Thai Herbal Compress Massage with heated herbal compress balls, and Traditional Thai Massage, a full-body session using point pressure and stretching, with loose clothing provided. Couples can share a session side by side in the same room, and couples appointments can be booked online.

Prenatal massage is available to clients past the first trimester. Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a 90-minute session using a light, rhythmic technique developed by Dr. Emil Vodder that follows the lymphatic pathways. Each session begins with a brief consultation covering the current condition, relevant medical history and areas of concern. The technique is designed for clients with healthy lymphatic systems and is not a substitute for Complete Decongestive Therapy.

The facial menu includes a Signature Facial customized to skin condition and suited to oily, dehydrated or combination skin. It moves through cleansing, exfoliation, steam, extractions, high-frequency treatment, massage and a mask. The Ageless Facial is designed to improve uneven skin color, tone and texture and to reduce the look of fine lines.

Clients can cancel or reschedule at no charge up to 24 hours before an appointment. Changes made with less notice are charged 50% of the scheduled price, and no-shows are charged the full price. Guests are asked to arrive at least 5 minutes early, and late arrivals may receive a shortened session. Allergies and health conditions should be shared before a session, and pressure and temperature can be adjusted during massage. Valuables are best left at home; each treatment room has a personal box, but the business is not responsible for lost items. Alcohol is strongly discouraged before, during and after treatments. Gratuity is accepted, with cash preferred. Physical gift cards are sold in the store and eGift cards online; gift cards must be presented at the time of service, cannot be combined with other offers, and are not refundable or redeemable for cash or store credit. Prices may change without notice. The business is also seeking massage therapists and accepts applications with a resume through its website.

Treatments are holistic and built on traditional massage techniques, with a focus on lasting client relationships and a clean, stress-free setting.

The business describes its setting as calm, clean and comfortable.