Cabral Wellness Institute

Best massage I’ve ever had with Dan. My friends and I purchased the Groupon deal, and they all said the same thing. Dan gave me a wonderful massage in which he worked out so many kinks in my back. I’ve had deep tissue massages before, and this was definitely the best I’ve had because it wasn’t just a deep tissue massage — he seemed to incorporate different techniques, and the result was sublime relaxation. He relaxed me so much that I almost fell asleep. I didn’t even realize he had stopped massaging! I felt so wonderful.
The customer service and friendliness of the staff is also exceptional. I was originally scheduled with another therapist, who was unable to make it due to an emergency, and they were not only super nice and apologetic about it while scheduling me for later that day, they added on a free infrared sauna session. I was not expecting this, but was willing to try — WOW, I felt so relaxed and refreshed after my session. It was an individual room, so you’re not sweating with a stranger. I went in right after my massage, and as odd as it may sound, I felt like I was having an out of body experience. I felt so relaxed, beautiful, and healthy — and I sweated more than I’ve ever sweated! They have a clean, fully equipped shower there, and I was able to clean off and go home feeling like a new human.
I can’t believe I’m moving, otherwise, I would purchase a package as they offer discounted packages for new customers. GO GET A MASSAGE FROM CABRAL. Go do a sauna session as a treat.

Never will set foot in the institution again. I’ll be the first to speak about their «wellness program» since I noticed all the reviews here are just on massages and saunas. Let me start off by saying that might be great but I will not try it. I have had a terrible disease that has deliberated my whole life since I was about the age 5. I have tried so many different procedures since there is no cure and wound up here. WORST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE! I thought his website was inspirational with all these people getting better… Wrong! Dr. Cabral after evaluating my mineral hair analysis figured it would be a good idea to push «all natural supplements» 6 to be exact and that wasn’t all he recommended it was all I could afford would be the best to start my «detox» within one hour of this «all natural» crap I threw up blood within 2 days I ended up in the emergency room and have been internally bleeding since then. Please I am here as an example to women and men who are battling any type of health related issues do not go here. I can tell you from my experience your 300 $ are not worth his time. Dr. Cabral was well aware through email I have been bleeding and never followed up with me besides telling me to «discontinue for 5 days» I will discontinue till the day I die. I have been in severe pain and no «health professional» should ever treat his or her patients in the manner I have been treated. This place is all about the money please save your self the time and don’t come here unless u want a massage or a sauna there is no health in this institution what so ever.

Massage w/​Tressie was awesome. She is also very helpful in giving advice for how to stay healthy in between sessions.
I found Cabral Wellness initially from a LivingSocial deal (so if you haven’t been here before, definitely check for a deal before you head in) and will continue to go back to Tressie and Cabral Wellness! I have had lower back pain recently and find the massages here to be a particularly helpful part of my recovery.

I love Cabral Wellness, the location is great and the space is beautiful and very zen. I have been getting massages there regularly over the past year and I am really happy with Stephanie and Tressie, they are both amazing! Highly recommend this place to anyone who is interested in holistic health and wellness.

I have been back several times since my initial review and the experience only gets better. Unfortunately for me my visits are not usually for pleasure but to address my creaking old bones. Daniel never disappoints — his genuine and kind spirit is a lift even before the appointment begins. With 2 rotator cuff surgeries and my attempt to pretend I’m 30 when I work out, always leaves Daniel with his hands full (so to speak). On these last appointments as on the first I plead to not let me fall asleep but that heated table and darkened room usually gets the best of me. Dr Cabral’s practice continues to flourish with more people finding this location every month– personal training, weight management, massage — it doesn’t matter what you are there for everyone is handled with respect and the facility is always perfectly maintained.
The good doctor is now doing podcasts too on a variety of topics. They are not too long, direct, full of information and delivered with Steven’s just perfect precision.
Go to their site and try one out– you’ll be better off for it.

I signed up for a 50 minute massage and 30 minute infrared sauna. I was scheduled with Tressie. She was great!
Tressie asked what my issues were and focused on those areas while still giving me a whole body massage. She also asked what amount of pressure I liked and checked in to make sure while she worked on me if it was too much or not enough. I could tell she was honing in on my problem areas and worked out the knots! I am definitely going back! I love the sauna; so relaxing and soothing! I recommend the Cabral Institute and Tressie in particular. I would also like to mention the front desk staff; always so friendly and helpful!

Great spot. I had Tressie for a massage and reflexology, and it was great! Very relaxing, she asked if I was comfortable etc, and it was overall a great experience.

I tried the Cabral institute for the first time
Today with a living social deal that I purchased. Thank god I did because my
50 minute relaxation massage with Stephanie was SO amazing. She hit all my points where were the most tension and did it with just the right amount of force. I left feeling like a million bucks! I already booked a second appointment with her! My ONLY disappointment was that along with my 50 minute massage was a 20 minute sauna session which I was expecting to use right after my massage but I was told there was an appointment already booked for it and that I had to book an appointment for that also, which I was not told. so that was a little disappointing, But other than that, everything was amazing. The staff was very professional and kind. It was a fabulous day off for me!

First time being there and they’re nice enough. Clean facility. Curious about their detox program but I have no clue where to begin with that.

I held back on reviewing because this place is so phenomenal; Daniel is probably one of the most talented message technicians I’ve encountered in San Francisco, Boston, and beyond. My coworker let me in on this place and I’m forever grateful.
The Cabral Wellness Institute is very clean and organized. The massage is out of this world; Daniel really gets into all the knots and its the most relaxing massage I have experienced (I actually fell asleep, which I’ve never ever done in my many years of getting massages).
I will warn you that this place knows that they are doing and it’s not your run of the mill Swedish massage where they dutifully work on every limb. Daniel is very technical (which I love because he gets into every single knot), but he tends to tailor his work and focus on certain parts of the body (i.e., the back, shoulders). I prefer Cabral because they really do spend more time on areas of the body with more tension.
The sauna is awesome and private; it’s so clean you could eat off the floor.
They have Unilocal and Groupon deals, so definitely check those out. I seriously wish I could go at least monthly but it can get pricey.

Dan is the man, indeed. He is a peach. He seems to really know his stuff, and he does all that he can to make the whole experience as comfy & cozy & beneficial as possible. I don’t know what kind of voodooMagic he’s got going on, but I swear it was magical. I think I told him that his massaging felt smooth & creamy, like peanutButter. Yes I know, it doesn’t reeeeeeeally make sense just to read my words, but I promise u will understand if get a massage with him!!!
My 4Star rather than 5Star rating is just because I could never afford this luxury if it weren’t for the Living Social deal!

I had a massage with Dan and he was wonderful. He knows exactly what he is doing and was really helpful in pin point the problems in my back. I also had a sauna before the massage which helped loosen me up and relax. The cucumber water is great, as well as all the staff members. I left feeling refreshed and in a great mood!

I really wanted to enjoy this, but it was so lackluster. The sauna itself is tiny and located in a tiny closet sized room. They had terrible new agey music playing but the CD (I think?) kept skipping every couple of minutes. So disruptive and anything but relaxing.
The shower facility is across the hall, so (if you want to shower afterwards) you have to walk through essentially by the lobby of the place, dripping in sweat.
The sauna itself didn’t get very hot (compared to other saunas I’ve been in) and the staff were nice enough but sort of off.
Lastly, this place is inside of a larger building with other offices and wasn’t that easy to find.
We got a Groupon deal, but the full cost of a half hour is listed at around $ 60, which is insane for the experience you get. Save your monies!

I am very picky in most everything, but even more so when it comes to massage therapy. The place is pristine (clean, modern, zen, friendly). I fell for the living social deal and do not regret it at all.
Pros:
1. Great and convenient location
2. Fantastic and super clean space
3. Friendly staff
4. Relaxing massage
5. Great sauna relax
Cons:
1. For the first time even none that I can identify or point out
I will be back again soon!

I have pretty bad lower back pain so I decided to get a massage with the Cabral Wellness Institute and HOLY MACROL this place is fantastic. The staff is always friendly offering you the best cucumber water or tea before your appointment. I got the 80 minute massage with Daniel and my back felt so much better immediately. To start off I was asked a lot of questions to understand where my tension might be coming from, and from that Daniel knew where to work the most to relieve pain in those areas. He takes his time and wants to make sure his customers leave happy. I have come back for a second time now and I am happy to report it was just as great! Although the massages are a little pricy (although no more than a fancy spa) it is definitely worth it. I never feel rushed or worried that the masseuse does not know what he is doing and will definitely be coming back at least once a month.

Holy [insert religious figure here]! Talk about as good as it gets– it seriously is here.
I was lured in with a Living Social coupon for a massage and session in the infrared sauna. Thanks to a miracle and weekdays being low key, I was able to get an appointment within the same week I inquired. So if you’re considering a social coupon or are just looking for an amazing place to go for a little TLC, stop right now– this is the droid you are looking for. Book your appointment ASAP. You can thank me later.
The run down of this place– it is a Wellness Institute. They have options for a personal trainer, nutrition consultation, and various programs to help with weight loss, detoxification, and whatnot. They’ve got a whole wall of supplements, and even some that I use and not because I’m earthy-​crunchy or drink the Kool-​Aid (I’m not/don’t) but because they’re just good products. While it’s nice to see these luxe things I cannot afford, what I can afford is a massage and they do that very VERY well.
So here is my experience: I was running late because of the MBTA (what’s new?) so I did not arrive early to fill out paperwork as requested. I walked in, and was immediately greeted with friendliness, calmness and asked if I wanted water or tea. The MBTA didn’t matter anymore– there’s no rushing here. I chose the cucumber infused water while I filled out their two short forms of paperwork prior to my massage (note: it’s mostly medical background that would help should any emergency arise, and then consent). Before I knew it, I was shaking hands with my masseuse, Joan-​Ellen, and following directions on getting settled in for my massage. A little aromatherapy, hot stones, heat therapy, relaxing music and sounds, and best of all, a full body massage. My hands. My arms. My legs. My feet. My poor stressed out back that’s always feeling tight and knotted. I felt extra fancy when I flipped over and got slices of cucumber on my eyes (just like in the movies!) while having my calves and neck worked on. Probably the most relaxed and serene hour I’ve ever spent, including sleeping. The medium pressure I asked for was just that– enough to work my muscles and ease the tension.
Anyways, so after the luxurious 50 minute massage, I was brought back to the real world from my dreamy relaxed state, and then I discussed my massage with Joan-​Ellen, who had an at home heating pad tip for me, and if I was available and able, by making an appointment in the next two weeks, we could continue working on my totally stressed out muscles building on what we began today. How could I say no? Especially with the hand/​arm massage; as an artist and seamstress, I end up doing a lot of hand work and it’s so dreamy to have that tension eased out. After our quick discussion, she showed me the private infrared sauna and where the bathroom/​shower was so I could wash up if I wanted after I was done. I’m glad I did because man, 20 minutes in the sauna and I was in dire need of a shower.
Protip: While they have a shower and some products for you to use, if you’re partial to your own products then bring some with you. ALSO if you have long hair like me, it’s super helpful to bring a brush. They do have a hair dryer, but they also ask you to limit your time to 10 minutes.
I left feeling utterly amazing. I wanted to do good and healthy things for myself and the feeling lasted a good two hours more into the day, before my natural state (in which I constantly want ice cream and junk) kicked back in. It was so lovely to feel so good that I really wanted to sustain it. Maybe in two weeks I can sustain that feeling longer!
So glad I found this place. While not cheap, there are ways to make it an ‘affordable luxury’ through promotions. If bribing myself with massages is how I’m gonna start exercising, then so be it. This place is so worth it, especially in the hustle and bustle of downtown when you’re walking and rushing about, it’s so worth it to stop in, slow down and unwind.

Had a 50 minute massage followed by a 25 min infrared sauna.
From the sound, the vibe and conversation, the essential oils being used during the massage and the heated massage bed which was a treat, everything felt great. The sauna was an added bonus. overall experience, i felt relaxed and zen after the experience. highly recommended
Con: Not very good at returning phone calls. I’ve called 4 times in the past 2 months, I either leave a message or talk to a live person, when i leave a message no one calls me back. When i talk to a live person and there is a follow up involved, they dont call back. That needs to improve

I got a Groupon for massage and infrared sauna many months ago. The massage with Joan-​Ellen was wonderful and the infrared sauna was relaxing and very effective!

Hello beautiful world!
I just finished a 30-​minute infrared sauna and 80-​minute massage and had an amazing experience. This was part of their detox weight loss package. Not sure if I’ll lose anything except stress, tension, and water weight, but who cares? Like I need an excuse for quality pampering.
The infrared sauna was in a private room with low lights and calming music. I like to stretch in the sauna. It was big enough for me to do that but a taller person would have trouble as the sauna is not large and not particularly tall.
They have a shower, which is clean, modern, and refreshing.
The massage with Daniel was the highlight. He started with a conversation about tension and what gave me the most trouble and planned the massage accordingly. He applied good pressure in complementary locations. It was like the pushing and rubbing in one spot made the other more effective. I swear, it was like this guy had three arms. (I checked on the way out and Daniel only has two. I can only assume his hands have a wide span.)
Wonderful day. Wonder if they do aromatherapy?

Great atmosphere. Loved every minute of it. The environment was clean and welcoming. The receptionist was pleasant. Massage with Stephanie then the infared Sauna. Definitely going back.