Massage therapist · Albany, NY · reviewed since 2024
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%90+52.8Reliability 26%85+22.2Value 15%100+15.2Momentum penalty70−3Experts Score= 87Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.87SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#25 of 30 bodywork therapistsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 17%
4.9★★★★★58 Google reviews · 2 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.69★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Dorian Antonina 4.9 out of 5 based on 58 reviews, with the owner responding to 66% of them. Clients consistently highlight her punctuality, thorough consultation process, and ability to customize sessions for specific needs like lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy, and chronic pain relief. Many note that she provides educational resources and post-session follow-ups, contributing to a professional and comfortable experience. No recurring criticisms appear in the provided five-star excerpts.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 58 reviews (98% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 58 Google reviews (53 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 66% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 15, 2026.
Service: Bodywork Therapist serving Albany, New York.
Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.
Score profile vs other bodywork therapists
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and satisfaction; weakest: momentum.
Dorian Antonina, LMT, C-MLDBodywork Therapists median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Dorian Antonina, LMT, C-MLD: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
90
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Dorian Antonina, LMT, C-MLD: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
85
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Dorian Antonina, LMT, C-MLD: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Dorian Antonina, LMT, C-MLD: 70/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
70
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 65.–
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Star ratings
58 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars5798%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star12%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 53 written reviews
96%praise
Praise7196%
Complaints34%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price550%
Reasonable550%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude3142%
Would recommend2230%
Honesty & trust79%
Quality & results68%
Speed & response34%
Communication34%
Price & value23%
What customers talk about
We read 53 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“She is thorough, caring, and overall amazing, a true master of her craft!”
“I recommend you give yourself a gift and give it a try!”
“If you’re experiencing trauma that’s showing up physically in ways no one else seems to understand, I cannot recommend her enough.”
“Her practical skill and intuition coupled with her warm and genuinely caring personality , is priceless and rare.”
“…expected, it was for lymphatic drainage, and addition to working very thoroughly on this, Dorian provided a lot of related information and internet so…”
“She has a very healing, relaxing touch, where you immediately cared for.”
“She has an extraordinary ability to listen to what your body is communicating through tension and sensation, and to offer insight into what it’s tryin…”
“I know I posted once already, but I just had to post a second time, because Dorian is totally worth it!”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Michelle7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Dorian is a lovely human who is great at what she does! She takes the time to listen to how you’ve been and what areas you want to work on before the session. I have always left the table feeling relief in the areas that were bothering me and she organically finds other spots during the massage that I didn’t even…
Arbri7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Look no further if you need a massage! Dorian’s passion for healing people shows in her work. She is thorough, caring, and overall amazing, a true master of her craft!
Sandi7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Dorian is amazing. If you have a body part that needs some work. I am sure she could help!
Reasonable price
NickLocal Guide · 26 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★
The session was much more than expected, it was for lymphatic drainage, and addition to working very thoroughly on this, Dorian provided a lot of related information and internet sources on this area which will be extremely helpful. The session alone was completely worth the price, even without the extra…
Great price
Pasha2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
I found Dorian through her google reviews and website and it was a delightful surprise! She was able to fit me into a last minute opening on her busy schedule, the location was easy to find, and then Dorian herself was very warm, welcoming and kind. We had plenty of time for a consultation and discussed my goals and…
Great price
Susan2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 6 months ago★★★★★
I am extraordinarily grateful to have found Dorian. I needed lymphatic drainage massage ( LMD) for my condition, and never having had the therapy, did not know what to expect. I was amazed that after p one visit felt an enormous improvement, and was was impressed enough to continue, getting a combo of LDM and…
Dorian is a lovely human who is great at what she does! She takes the time to listen to how you’ve been and what areas you want to work on before the session. I have always left the table feeling relief in the areas that were bothering me and she organically finds other spots during the massage that I didn’t even know needed to be worked on. Thankful that I found her and she offers several different modalities.
Arbri Lule7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Arbri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Look no further if you need a massage! Dorian’s passion for healing people shows in her work. She is thorough, caring, and overall amazing, a true master of her craft!
Sandi Ashdown7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sandi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The session was much more than expected, it was for lymphatic drainage, and addition to working very thoroughly on this, Dorian provided a lot of related information and internet sources on this area which will be extremely helpful. The session alone was completely worth the price, even without the extra information, which will will greatly improve our overall health.
Price assessment: Great price
Pasha Kat Yuen2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Pasha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I found Dorian through her google reviews and website and it was a delightful surprise! She was able to fit me into a last minute opening on her busy schedule, the location was easy to find, and then Dorian herself was very warm, welcoming and kind. We had plenty of time for a consultation and discussed my goals and different approaches to bodywork. My session was deeply relaxing and helped so much. Dorian's feedback on working with my lymphatic system at home was clear has been helping a lot since our session. I highly recommend getting a session with her!
Price assessment: Great price
Susan Y2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Susan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I am extraordinarily grateful to have found Dorian. I needed lymphatic drainage massage ( LMD) for my condition, and never having had the therapy, did not know what to expect. I was amazed that after p one visit felt an enormous improvement, and was was impressed enough to continue, getting a combo of LDM and cranial-sacral each time, after every visit improving, until I finally returned to my normal level of health. Her practical skill and intuition coupled with her warm and genuinely caring personality , is priceless and rare.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Dallas MageeLocal Guide · 17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dallas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Dorian is deeply intuitive, caring, and profoundly present. She has an extraordinary ability to listen to what your body is communicating through tension and sensation, and to offer insight into what it’s trying to express. Her work gently connects past experiences with present physical realities in a way that feels grounded, compassionate, and empowering.
I truly cannot recommend her highly enough. She is a gift to this city, and the ripples of her healing work extend far beyond the session itself.
Kimberly Ten Eyck7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kimberly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have tried spa massages and thought they were pretty good but they were nothing compared to the magic of this one. A year’s worth of tension from stress and sitting at a desk seemed to vanish. My back and neck are functioning again. I recommend you give yourself a gift and give it a try! I think you will be so happy you did.
Price assessment: Great price
Marisa Thomas4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had an absolutely amazing experience with Dorian. She is so thorough and kind and makes you feel so comfortable. I went in with back pain and she helped relieve it and gave me advice on how to help maintain it.
