Donelson Massage Center

I have been here twice now for prenatal massages and the second time I was there my therapist was Sadie, and as a Physical Therapist who works extensively with soft tissue I’m not easy to impress. Her pressure was exactly what I look for — firm, intentional, and still deeply relaxing. She listened closely to the areas I wanted addressed and gave them focused attention. I also really appreciated that she offered a prone pregnancy pillow, which allowed me to lie comfortably on my stomach at 26 weeks pregnant! That alone made such a difference in being able to fully relax. Overall, it was one of the best prenatal bodywork experiences I’ve had. I will be referring my patients (pregnancy included) to her. Highly recommend and booked again in the future!

I scheduled an appointment with Imad while dealing with specific soreness and tenderness in my right Achilles and lower leg from training for a half marathon, and I wanted the session to focus on that area to help prevent injury. Imad provided a targeted session rather than a full-body massage, spending most of the time on my right leg while still working the left leg evenly and addressing some lower back tightness as well. His approach was very focused and intentional — slow, deliberate movements with sustained pressure on problem areas instead of constant motion. There was no talking during the session, which allowed me to fully relax and let the work do what it needed to do. Communicating my goals ahead of time was really helpful. I explained what I needed worked on, and Imad adjusted the session based on how my body responded rather than following a preset routine. The massage was genuinely effective — I was able to run later that week without pain, which was exactly what I was hoping for. Booking the appointment online was easy and completely frictionless. The space was clean and comfortable, and the self-serve water and refreshments afterward were a nice touch. I do think that with a little more client education around the different services offered and what actually helps muscles loosen up, this place could easily be a 5-star experience. If you’re looking for therapeutic, results-driven bodywork rather than a chatty or purely relaxation-based experience, Imad should be your go-to massage therapist.

Donelson Massage is my favorite of all the salons I’ve visited over the years. It is a calm, fresh, and well designed space with welcoming and professional reception staff. Cristaña is the very best therapist I’ve ever had. She is highly skilled, empathetic, and intuitive. Always taking the time to ask about my current needs and concerns, she knows how to achieve the most therapeutic and restorative results. I feel so fortunate.

Francine was absolutely amazing. She reviewed my intake paperwork thoroughly and understood my areas of need even before we talked, then took the time to ask thoughtful questions and tailor the session to me. I’m hypermobile, and she was incredibly knowledgeable and intentional in her approach. Her lighter touch helped my nervous system truly regulate, and I felt better than I have after many deeper-pressure massages. This experience completely changed my perspective—you don’t need deep pressure to get incredible results. I left feeling relaxed, supported, and genuinely cared for.

My husband and I have been going to Svitlana for almost 9 months and we love her. Semi tempted to gate keep her so she does not get booked out but it is only fair to share our great experience. We are used to getting high pressure/strong massages in Asia and she is one of the very few masseuse (and we have been to PLENTY of massages in the US) we have found that can achieve that level of pressure! She always makes sure to cater her sessions to fit our needs for the day. Donelson itself is also great. Booking is easy and the receptionists are all friendly. The membership program is amazing and we are so glad to have found Svitlana and this location last year.

It's such a miracle when you find a massage therapist on the first shot. I was referred by a coworker and signed up for the membership my first time. I've been fortunate to have a great 5 massages between Taylor and Keri. I had a bad two day kink in my shoulder/chest/neck and for the first time, after years of massage therapy, I walked out with 0 pain (kudos to Taylor). My only feedback would be to see more evening massage options, nothing beats a massage right before bed 😴

I had the best massage with Kenzie! I have such a hard time finding someone who can do the right pressure on my upper back. She was kind and had the right approach, the hot towels on a cold day were fantastic! Donelson is my go to for massages and I have seen quite a few therapists, I will returning for Kenzi. Fair pricing as well. Book ahead they get full.