"Your place has such a nice vibe!" Marilyn Taylor, LMT, Life and Wellness Coach, Southborough

I've decided to come in for regular massage and facials because it's a better way of taking care of myself. Carol West, Westborough

Please let Paula know that I wanted to thank her for my massage the other day. My wife gave me a gift certificate and it was my first time at your spa. I can tell the massage worked when I walked out of there lightheaded for the first 20 minutes. Very...relaxed. I'll be back soon! Please add me to your mailing list. Howard Rubin, Shrewsbury

I came in for a massage with Karen because I was experiencing some serious pain in my upper back, neck and shoulders. As soon as Karen put the soothing lotion on my skin, I started to feel the muscles relax. She worked on me with just the right pressure and in her professional manner did not make an negative comments about the extreme tension I was holding. As the session progressed, I could feel the benefits of her "magic touch" along with the soothing music and heated table, I was in heaven. D. Ginsberg, Northborough

My husband and I went through a number of massage therapists but Karen Cawrse has been the most satisfying experience. We found Karen through the Blue Cross/Blue Shield website. I travel a lot for business and find little or no time to exercise or go to the gym. Being always on the run it was difficult to relax and my muscles ached all the time. I also had surgery a few months ago and this did not allow me to do strenuous exercise. My left arm suffered some muscle/nerve damage due to the IV process--as a result I always had an achy arm and elbow. Regular massage therapy healed my arm and elbow and I did not feel the need to take any painkillers. I twisted my right leg while at an airport on a business trip and although I tried physical therapy, I had no relief. I tried massage therapy once a week and sometimes twice and i found immense improvement in not only the achy muscles but as a whole. I slept better, had more energy, and complained little about aches and pains. I could concentrate better and sit longer comfortably o airplanes. I would recommend massage therapy as part of routine care. Karen is knowledgeable, very personable and understanding. She always treats her clients like family. Now my husband and I are regular clients. Jen and Seth Goldberg, Westborough

When I first began working with Karen a few years ago, she told me regular sessions could help my  fibromyalgia symptoms. She was right and I've been back once a month every month for a few years now. I've noticed my monthly sessions have helped to reduce my stress level and to improve my overall physical symptoms. My energy level has increased, too. Recently, I've added the steam tent to my sessions, leaving my skin soft and hydrated - with no more itchy, dry skin areas! Bev Hall, Westborough