Massage therapist · Chanhassen, MN · reviewed since 2018
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 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, 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.99SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#9 of 30 bodywork therapistsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 72%
5.0★★★★★38 Google reviews · 5 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare 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 reviews for Moon Shadow Healing Arts in Chanhassen, Minnesota, average five stars from thirty-eight customers, with the owner responding to seventy-one percent of feedback. Clients primarily describe holistic abdominal massage services tailored to fertility support, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. Recurring themes include the practitioner's knowledge, gentle technique, and provision of self-care education. Reviewers report relief from pain, improved body integration, and successful conception, with no significant criticisms noted in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 38 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 38 Google reviews (36 with written comments, 2 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 71% of reviews.
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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.
Moon Shadow Healing ArtsBodywork 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.Moon Shadow Healing Arts: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
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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.Moon Shadow Healing Arts: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
98
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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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.Moon Shadow Healing Arts: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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
38 Google reviews we collected
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5 stars38100%
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 36 written reviews
88%praise
Praise3688%
Complaints512%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
6topics
Staff & attitude1741%
Would recommend1639%
Quality & results410%
Communication25%
Speed & response12%
Honesty & trust12%
What customers talk about
We read 36 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“She used her attentive approach to do abdominal therapy on me to make sure my uterus was in the optimal position for pregnancy and my baby was receivi…”
“I would highly, HIGHLY recommend meeting with Michelle.”
“I'm beyond grateful for her and can't recommend her enough!”
“Absolutely amazing experience.”
“Not only did she explain the ways the body connects and where that pain was coming from, but she also tailored my healing journey to my health history…”
“I quickly realized I needed to make seeing her a regular part of my pregnancy.”
“Michelle is such a genuinely nice person.”
People customers mention
Michelle12 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Sabine4 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 months ago★★★★★
Michelle is amazing. She was recommended to me by my midwife for abdominal massage. I quickly realized I needed to make seeing her a regular part of my pregnancy. She has a gift for massage and I have left the sessions feeling more comfortable (a rarity in pregnancy!). As a bonus, she is a wonderful, kind human being. I highly recommend seeing her!
Tricia6 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★★★★★
Michelle was wonderful. Smart and very accomplished. A true healing expert. I felt so much relief and am really grateful to have found her.
Great price
Kylie9 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Michelle is the BEST hands on holistic health practitioner any woman will find.
Lori11 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 year ago★★★★★
I wish I knew about abdominal massage forever ago! I have suffered from painful menstrual issues since I was young. I take all the supplements and I am very active but nothing has truly helped. Michelle is an angel and truly gifted! I feel so refreshed, relaxed and my cramps have significantly improved.
Aspen1 reviewiTotal 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 year ago★★★★★
Michelle is amazing! I truly believe her care and skill helped me on my journey to getting pregnant. Now that I'm expecting, I've continued seeing her throughout my pregnancy, and she has been nothing short of wonderful. She is incredibly kind, attentive, and knowledgeable about working with expecting moms. Every…
America2 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 year ago★★★★★
I have been going to see Michelle a few months postpartum. My SI joints took a
hit after birth and everytime I go for my massage, I leave feeling better after a long week of work. Michelle is very knowledgeable and talented in what she does. I always look forward to my appointments. I am so excited for my healing journey and working with Michelle (:
Michelle is amazing. She was recommended to me by my midwife for abdominal massage. I quickly realized I needed to make seeing her a regular part of my pregnancy. She has a gift for massage and I have left the sessions feeling more comfortable (a rarity in pregnancy!). As a bonus, she is a wonderful, kind human being. I highly recommend seeing her!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much Sabine! It has been truly wonderful working with you during your pregnancy. I'm so grateful your sessions helped you feeling comfortable.
Tricia6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tricia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I wish I knew about abdominal massage forever ago! I have suffered from painful menstrual issues since I was young. I take all the supplements and I am very active but nothing has truly helped. Michelle is an angel and truly gifted! I feel so refreshed, relaxed and my cramps have significantly improved.
Response from the owner · a year ago
I’m so grateful you’re feeling better and finding relief. It’s incredible what can shift with abdominal work, and sometimes, so quickly!!! This is exactly why I teach abdominal therapy! I want everyone to be able to have access to this amazing work!
Shannon LeeLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Shannon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I cannot recommend Michelle or the work she does/teaches enough.
A little background, I had 2 traumatic pregnancy losses in 2023 and into 2024. We were never given any explanations. In early 2025, we found out we were pregnant again. At around 11 weeks I started getting very uncomfortable and having pain in my pelvis and inner hip areas. My OB brushed it off as “normal,” and something that would “get worse” as I progressed. I didn’t like that answer- obviously I was going to get bigger as baby grew but I should be able to put on pants without excruciating pain or step in and out of the shower in my late first trimester.
Shortly after, my husband and I traveled to Minnesota from Iowa to meet with Michell. Not only did she explain the ways the body connects and where that pain was coming from, but she also tailored my healing journey to my health history and goals. I wanted to have a pain free, healthy pregnancy. She used her attentive approach to do abdominal therapy on me to make sure my uterus was in the optimal position for pregnancy and my baby was receiving proper circulation. She also focused on areas in my hips and pelvis to relieve the pain that I was in and sent me back home with instructions on a self care massage I or my husband could do to continue to help improve my pregnancy experience.
She followed up with me and sent me instructions via email so I could refer back to them.
I have never felt more supported by a service provider- ever. Michelle is so knowledgeable and made me feel more empowered after leaving my appointment. We absolutely love her.
I wish this kind of care was more widely shared and accessible across the country. I would highly, HIGHLY recommend meeting with Michelle. I rave about her work to all of my friends and I cannot thank her enough for the support and healing she has provided us.
We will continue to utilize her knowledge and expertise through the pregnancy and afterwards. THANK YOU MICHELLE
Response from the owner · a year ago
Wow Shannon! Thank you so much! I adore you to pieces and I am so grateful that I you have not had to live with pregnancy pain.
Aspen Boehmke1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Aspen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Michelle is amazing! I truly believe her care and skill helped me on my journey to getting pregnant. Now that I'm expecting, I've continued seeing her throughout my pregnancy, and she has been nothing short of wonderful. She is incredibly kind, attentive, and knowledgeable about working with expecting moms. Every session leaves me feeling so much better. I'm beyond grateful for her and can't recommend her enough!
Response from the owner · a year ago
I am also beyond grateful for you, Aspen!
America Mejia Pegueros2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews America has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have been going to see Michelle a few months postpartum. My SI joints took a
hit after birth and everytime I go for my massage, I leave feeling better after a long week of work. Michelle is very knowledgeable and talented in what she does. I always look forward to my appointments. I am so excited for my healing journey and working with Michelle (:
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you, America! I'm so grateful you are finding releif and healing with the work we're doing!
Jeannie Wright1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Jeannie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can’t say enough about Michele’s knowledge and information I gained in my session. Everything I experienced was so very relaxing and soothing and I love that I was given education to self treat at home.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you, Jeannie!
Jen HickleLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Absolutely amazing experience. Michelle is incredible and kind. So gentle. I received so much relief AND education from my session. Will absolutely be back and will refer my friends to her!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much Jen. I’m so happy you got so much relief! I am looking forward to seeing you at your next session.
R. Gawrys6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews R. has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Michelle is SO knowledgeable! It’s a gift to find a practioner who understands women’s bodies at such a deep level. Walked out feel lighter, talker, more integrated. Feeling beautiful in my posture and lots if ease I didn't know I was missing in my abdomen. Thank you!
