#1
Bohemian Oasis Healing Center
“Lauren was amazing I needed that deep tissue massage and she gave me good tips for stretches I can do at home. 10/10 ✨” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Massage Therapists in Monona, WI
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$83typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
99%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.91★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.3%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 51,912 Google reviews of 158 top-rated massage therapists nationwide; 10 of them in Monona, WI. Updated November 1, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of massage therapists).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Knots Untied, LLCMonona, WI | A 98How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%96+14.6Experts Score= 98Not 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. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Beyond Balance Bodywork LLCMonona, WI | A 98How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%96+14.6Experts Score= 98Not 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. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  Repose LLCMonona, WI | A 98How 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%98+67.8Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not 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. | AA–––– | 5.00 | — |
| 4 | Bohemian Oasis Healing CenterMonona, WI | A 97How 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 55%97+52.9Reliability 24%100+24.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%79+5.6Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAB | 4.97 | — |
| 5 |  Ascended Touch and Alchemy LLCMonona, WI | A 97How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%87+13.2Experts Score= 97Not 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. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 6 |  Healing Hands Day SpaMonona, WI | A 92How 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 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%78+5.5Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAB | 4.93 | — |
| 7 |  SolEscape Healing ArtsMonona, WI | A 87How 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 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%71+5Craft & service penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAAB | 4.80 | — |
| 8 |  Studio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpaMonona, WI | B 79How 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 55%83+45.3Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%30+2.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Momentum penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAD | 4.81 | $83 |
| 9 |  Barefoot Hands BodyworkMonona, WI | B 74How 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 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%68+16.5Value 14%78+11Replies to reviews 7%57+4Momentum penalty43−5.7Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABABCC | 4.94 | — |
| 10 |  UW Health Yahara Clinic Integrative Family Medicine ClinicMonona, WI | B 68How 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 64%68+43.2Reliability 28%60+16.9Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 68Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––AA | 4.66 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massage | $106 | $117 | $137 | 99% |
| Skin treatments | $103 | $113 | $149 | 99% |
| Haircut | $41 | $61 | $83 | 0% |
| Pedicure | $61 | $69 | $79 | 100% |
| Manicure | $45 | $53 | $59 | 86% |
Massage Therapists in Monona, WI at a glance
How the 10 massage therapists we rated in Monona, WI compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A770%
- Grade B330%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up770%
- 4.80–4.89★220%
- 4.60–4.79★110%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality1,36846%
- Professionalism1,42048%
- Responsiveness00%
- Punctuality572%
- Value1144%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price4,55560%
- Reasonable2,84838%
- Overpriced571%
- Not sure1001%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 10 best-rated massage therapists in Monona, WI average 4.9★ on Google across 2,050 reviews. Bohemian Oasis Healing Center has the top rating (5.0★), and Studio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa has the most reviews (853). Updated October 28, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,050 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Barefoot Hands Bodywork
“Al is an internationally acclaimed massage therapist, and we're incredibly fortunate to have him here in Madison. If you're considering booking a massage, don't hesitate—you won't regret it. Every session is exceptional!” — Google review
#3
Studio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa
“Had Cameron give me a hair cut and a styling. Exeptional experience. Very relaxing. The results were fantastic. Everyone loves my look.” — Google review
#4
Healing Hands Day Spa
“Once you find it everything is relaxing. The massage table was all I expected and more. A snack at the end was perfect. I loved not having to watch the time as they knock when it is over. Never rushed and felt very…” — Google review
#5
SolEscape Healing Arts
“Hannah is amazing! Pain in my back and hips has receded to a remarkable degree. I have had many massage therapists over the years. Hannah is far and away the best I’ve ever had.” — Google review
#6
Beyond Balance Bodywork LLC
“Danielle, the owner, is a very gifted massage therapist. I opted for a long overdue deep tissue massage and Danielle persisted on loosening the numerous knots I had. She is also very personally supportive of her…” — Google review
#7
Knots Untied, LLC
“Michele saved me!! After 2 months of constant vertigo & migraines unknowingly from a neck injury I decided to find someone who specialized in tension massages. Since finding Michele I’ve gone back 3 times and I am…” — Google review
#8
Repose LLC
“Katie is amazing! This is the best massage I’ve ever received. Her space is calm and cozy and her hands work magic. Her prenatal massages are wonderful too.” — Google review
#9
Ascended Touch and Alchemy LLC
“Miranda has an extraordinary depth and breadth of experience that guides her work, which is as gentle or as unrelenting as it needs to be in every moment. I am so grateful for the opportunity to benefit from her…” — Google review
#10
UW Health Yahara Clinic Integrative Family Medicine Clinic
“Prompt efficient friendly office visit from entering to exiting after annual physical and lab work. My pcp is thorough, friendly, engaging and explains everything well” — Google review
How we pick massage therapists in Monona
We scan Google Maps for massage therapist listings in and around Monona, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated massage therapist in Monona?
Bohemian Oasis Healing Center has the highest Google rating on our Monona list: 5.0 out of 5 from 311 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
Which massage therapist in Monona has the most reviews?
Studio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 853, with a 4.8★ average.
How are these massage therapists chosen?
Only open Monona-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.