Down Under Wellness & Massage

Unwind with Boston’s Best Massage Therapists

Massage & Ayurvedic Bodywork

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Unwind with therapeutic, prenatal massage, or Ayurvedic bodywork therapies rooted in ancient wisdom.

Helpful Tip: For the best look at individual bodyworkers availability, use the scheduling widget on their faculty page. If you would like to search for availability with Rika Allien or Ann Appavoo please select the "Master Therapeutic Massage" option.

Use promo code NEWMASSAGE for $20 off your first 60 min massage!

View our cancellation policy here. Need help booking? Email us here or call us at 617-564-2172


Massage locations

Massage and bodywork are available at our Back Bay, South End, Harvard Square, Brookline* and Newton locations.

*Please note our Brookline Wellness location has a different address than our Brookline Yoga studio.

What to Expect

Back Bay
Back Bay studio is at 1112 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02215 on the third floor. Come on in and check in at the desk. Someone will be right with you.

South End
South End studio is at 505 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02118. Come on in and check in at the desk. Someone will be right with you.

Harvard Square
Our Harvard Square studio is located at 22 JFK St. Cambridge, MA 02138. Come on in and check in at the front desk. Please wait here at the desk and someone will be right with you.

*Brookline
Our Wellness location is at
1038 Beacon St. Brookline, MA 02446. Come on in and have a seat. The therapist will be right with you. If the door is locked please visit the yoga studio for assistance - we're right at the end of the block!

Newton
Our Newton studio is located at 306 Walnut St. Newton, MA 02460. Come on in, take your shoes off, and head downstairs. The therapist or desk staff will be right with you.

Massage Savings

Take advantage of the

Recurring Massage Program

For the ultimate savings and get guaranteed time with your favorite therapist.

Save $40

Save $60

All 4-pack massage purchases must be used within 6 months of purchase as recorded on your sales receipt. No exceptions. The 24-hour cancellation policy applies and there are no refunds. Four packs cannot be used on Master Therapist appointments.

Our Services

  • By gently creating space within the connective tissue, areas of chronic pain immobilized due to injury or stress, begin to unwind and return to their beneficial length and function.

    Clients who sign-up for 6 months of Recurring Massages receive $25 off the price of Massage. Please fill out this form to request your recurring appointments.

  • The ability to deeply relax can impact both the length and pain of labor. Unwind patterns of tension that relieve aching backs, improve circulation, and promote deep relaxation.

  • Explore gentle movements to engage your brain’s natural neuroplasticity to allow new ways of moving, feeling and thinking—to help you recover after an injury, get rid of pain, move more easily, and to enhance creativity and clarity of thought.

  • An ancient Ayurvedic therapy in which warm, herbalized oil is applied to the entire body. Performed in a direction towards the heart, the benefits include improving blood circulation, calming the nerves, lubricating the joints, assisting in elimination of impurities from the body, and tones the tissues leaving you with a soft, dewy glow.

    Appointments available in Brookline

  • This Ayurvedic healing technique involves warm oil slowly and methodically poured from a copper pot onto your forehead, in a steady stream, creating a blissful sensation. This purifying and rejuvenating therapy is designed to reduce stress and mental exhaustion.

    Appointments available in Brookline

  • Experience the revitalizing benefits of Shiroabhyanga, an ancient Ayurvedic head, neck, and shoulder massage using custom-blended herbal oils. This therapeutic treatment alleviates stress, improves circulation, and nourishes the scalp, promoting holistic wellness for both body and mind. Book your session now to restore balance, rejuvenate your spirit, and enhance your overall well-being.

    Appointments available in Brookline

  • Begin your Ayurvedic journey with an analysis to determine your unique mind/body constitution and identify any imbalances. This involves gathering your medical history, an intake evaluation, clinical observation, diet, and lifestyle questionnaires. A customized personal wellness plan is developed based on this initial assessment to bring you back into a state of balance and help you achieve your goals.

    Appointments available via Livestream, Newton or Harvard Sq

    Choose Your Ayurvedic Path

Ayurvedic Bodywork

Pricing


THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

$115

$125

$130

$140

$145

$155

$190

$200

$420

$520


PRENATAL MASSAGE

$115

$130

$145


Take advantage of the Recurring Massage Program for the ultimate savings and get guaranteed time with your favorite therapist. Inquire Here
RECURRING MASSAGE

60 Minute Recurring

60 Minute Recurring Master Therapist

75 Minute Recurring

75 Minute Recurring Master Therapist

90 Minute Recurring

90 Minute Recurring Master Therapist

120 Minute Recurring

120 Minute Recurring Master Therapist

$85

$95

$100

$110

$110

$120

$150

$160


ABHYANGA

$125

$185

$345

Use promo code SPECIALBODYWORK for $20 off your first 60 minute Abhyanga or Shirodhara appointment

SHIRODHARA

$115

$125

$375

Use promo code SPECIALBODYWORK for $20 off your first 60 minute Abhyanga or Shirodhara appointment

SHIRO-ABHYANGA

$125

$185


FELDENKRAIS

$115

$140

$400


Learn more about your individual elemental constitution, receive personalized dietary guidance, and lifestyle advice to embody the basics of preventive healthcare.

Here’s what people are saying:

  • “Arguably the best massage I’ve ever had! Extra attention was given in areas I had never known you could have knots (like my forearms). I’ll be back for sure!”

    Massage with Rika Allien in Newton

  • "Paul is very talented and I highly recommend him!"

    Massage with Paul D’Agostino in Brookline

  • "I highly recommend Ann to anyone looking for deep tissue massages."

    Massage with Ann Appavoo in Brookline

Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy
Payment for wellness appointments will be processed upon booking using the agreed upon payment method. Cancellation must be made at least 24 hours prior to the appointment to receive an account credit. Account credit does not expire and can be used towards any future purchase with Down Under and/or the Boston Ayurveda School. Refunds will not be made to the card on file or method of purchase. Cancellations within 24 hours of the appointment will result in no refund to either the account or card on file and cannot be rescheduled. Your appointment is only cancelled once you receive email confirmation that it is cancelled.

Late Wellness Appointment Arrival Policy
Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment. We regret that late arrivals will not receive an extension of scheduled time. Your appointment will be automatically canceled 30 minutes after the appointment scheduled time and you will be charged according to the cancellation policy.

In the event of no-show without email confirmation of cancelation you will be charged the full amount of your appointment. For recurring appointments: The appointment payment will be processed individually the day of each appointment using the client’s card on file in MindBody. An email receipt will automatically be sent to the client upon processing. A 20% gratuity is appreciated that can be provided via cash, card on file, or Venmo. The 6 month commitment is not auto-renewing and appointments will not be held on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day.