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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Best massage therapists in Monona for haircut

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Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$61
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$41–$83
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.0%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.308
1Studio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa logoStudio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa★ 4.87 on this job308 jobs reviewedusually $60–80How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Haircut”:Stars on this job 55%4.87★Number of such jobs 25%308Overall Experts Score 20%79Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.91★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Haircut” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about haircut

BarbaraLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal 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 a month ago★★★★★
Studio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa logoStudio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa

Tammy is an expert stylist! She just knows instinctually what to do wth your hair. After my eye surgery, Tammy went out of her way to make sure my hair was shampooed and blow dried without any problem of soap getting in the eye. I love my haircut and style, it feels like me. Tammy is a true professional who…

Paid $100–120Shampoo & conditioningHaircutHairstyling
David8 reviewsTotal 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 a month ago★★★★★
Studio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa logoStudio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa

Wow, double wow! Another five star haircut by the one and only Melissa! Thanks!

Haircut
Jenny9 reviewsTotal 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 2 months ago★★★★★
Studio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa logoStudio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa

I absolutely loved my whole experience, from start to finish! i was greeted warmly when I walked in and paid wiith another friendly smile. I can't wait for my next cut!!

Paid $60–80Shampoo & conditioningHaircut
Annie6 reviewsTotal 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Studio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa logoStudio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa

First time visitor today and walked away with a cut I absolutely loved! Carlina talked through my inspo photos and told me why she thought they'd work for my hair and adapted to how my hair naturally fell as she went along. Will be coming back!

Paid $80–100Haircut
Marianne6 reviewsTotal 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 2 months ago★★★★★
Studio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa logoStudio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa

Emily took time to consult about my desired hairstyle and the type of cut I was looking for. It was my first visit to StudioZ and based on my positive experience I look forward to my next appointment. Thank you Emily! I love my new 'do'.

Paid $80–100Shampoo & conditioningHaircutHairstyling
Rita6 reviewsTotal 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 2 months ago★★★★★
Studio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa logoStudio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa

Sydney gave me the best haircut I’ve had in years and I love it. Great personality and her attention to detail was phenomenal. She listened to my hair wants and needs and met every one of them. Thank you Sydney! :)

Haircut

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).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1Knots Untied, LLC logoKnots Untied, LLCMonona, WIA 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—
2Beyond Balance Bodywork LLC logoBeyond Balance Bodywork LLCMonona, WIA 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—
3Repose LLC logoRepose LLCMonona, WIA 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—
4Bohemian Oasis Healing Center logoBohemian Oasis Healing CenterMonona, WIA 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–AAB4.97—
5Ascended Touch and Alchemy LLC logoAscended Touch and Alchemy LLCMonona, WIA 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—
6Healing Hands Day Spa logoHealing Hands Day SpaMonona, WIA 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–AAB4.93—
7SolEscape Healing Arts logoSolEscape Healing ArtsMonona, WIA 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.AABAAB4.80—
8Studio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpa logoStudio Z Salon & Spa/TanSpaMonona, WIB 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.ABAAAD4.81$83
9Barefoot Hands Bodywork logoBarefoot Hands BodyworkMonona, WIB 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.ABABCC4.94—
10UW Health Yahara Clinic Integrative Family Medicine Clinic logoUW Health Yahara Clinic Integrative Family Medicine ClinicMonona, WIB 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––AA4.66—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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$13799%
Skin treatments$103$113$14999%
Haircut$41$61$830%
Pedicure$61$69$79100%
Manicure$45$53$5986%

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.