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Word of Mouth massage therapists in Donvale receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 178 reviews.
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"Starting with Metabolic Health Clinic was the best thing in my life, after being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes &..."
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"Thankyou so much Charmaine! You have been amazing! I just completed the 100km walk and without Charmaines help before..."
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"I had a very bad injury which Eva greatly assisted me with. I would highly recommend her especially for people with..."
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"Since training with Cecilia at Lifestyle essentials I have lose over 8 kilos. More importantly she has help me..."
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"Weronika is a Myotherapist & remedial massage therapist who had been recommended. Parking was easy at the door...."
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"If your in pain you need relief. I found Michael Sette to be an excellent Physio. He gave good advice, he worked on..."
"I have been seeing Souri for about 2 years now to treat my constant back aches and a knee problem from gym, and..."
"I saw Michael at nstt a few months ago for a few treatments on my shoulder that completely fixed an issue I was..."
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"I have regular hands on therapy and have tried Physio, Chiro, Osteo, Accupuncture, Remedial Massage and now..."
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"It really works but it takes time. It is about three months' time. When I still feel very painful where Panadol did..."
"Having recently retired I was looking for a Local massage clinic. Melt massage was able to treat my shoulder and I..."
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"Souri is a magician when it comes to tending to my aches and pains. Comfy massage area & wonderful operating hours...."
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"I have had several treatments at Almond Wellness Centre for acupuncture during the last trimester of my pregnancy,..."
"Really lovely experience. The surroundings and massage room is just so nice and comfortable. I was really impressed..."
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"Had lots of aches and pains. Christine was very experienced and knew exactly where the sore spots were. Felt great..."
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"received a full body massage. was really really good. I usually prefer a tough massage, and can approve that upper..."
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"I have had numerous massages and more recently bowen therapy with Liz Morris at Eastland Health and Healing. Liz is a..."
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"The friendly staff at Ringwood Osteopathy receive a big thumbs up from me for the fantastic job they do. I have been..."
"absolute perfection is what natika does when she treats a horse using bowen. Amazing results speak for themselves and..."
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"Great massage every time in nice, quiet rooms. I would highly recommend Lu, her knowledge and experience is excellent."
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"I was recommended by a friend to to see Tracy about my back pain and headache. I am so glad I went. Tracy is..."
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"Andrea uses a mixture of techniques to relax and re energise the body. After rupturing my AT her service of massage..."
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"It was my first time attending a remedial massage since I suffered some aches on my tendons and muscles after running..."
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Insights for massage therapists servicing Donvale
In total, 267 jobs have recently been posted for massage therapists on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for massage therapists is 30.1 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $120 for a fixed-price job. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
6 massage therapists have submitted licence details, which our support team has manually verified. These were accurate at the time of submission, but we recommend checking official registers to confirm they continue to remain valid before hiring any business.
Market Intelligence
Donvale massage reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 178 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2021, ABS Census data
Donvale is one of the more affordable areas for massage therapists — 40% below the Victorian average. 25 massage therapists service the area with 178 customer reviews.
Area profile in brief
Interesting pattern in Donvale: income runs above the national median ($2,100/week vs $1,748/week) but local massage therapists price 40% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that.
Timing & availability
Review patterns in Donvale suggest massage therapist demand runs hottest in November and coolest in February — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Reviews & ratings
At 12.7 massage therapist reviews a year — 61% above the Victorian average — Donvale collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.
Based on 178 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2021, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Massage reviews & ratings over time — Donvale area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2008 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 20 | 4.8 | $73 |
| 2010 | 11 | 4.8 | $100 |
| 2011 | 14 | 5.0 | $95 |
| 2012 | 39 | 4.7 | $60 |
| 2013 | 42 | 4.9 | $54 |
| 2014 | 26 | 4.8 | $70 |
| 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | $60 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 10 | 4.8 | $60 |
| 2018 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2021
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Donvale area profile ABS Census 2021
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Donvale is served for massages, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.
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Massage therapists in Donvale — FAQs
When are local massage therapists least busy?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, massage therapist demand in Donvale tends to peak in November and is quietest in February. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
What's the best way to compare local massage therapists?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Donvale has 178 massage therapist reviews on Word of Mouth. Ella Bache (2014), Almond Wellness Centre Ringwood (2014) and Nurture Massage Therapy (2013) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 1 other local award winner) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Are massage therapists in Donvale well reviewed?
Massage therapists in Donvale have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 178 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Does Donvale's local character affect which massage therapists are best suited to the area?
Interesting pattern in Donvale: income runs above the national median ($2,100/week vs $1,748/week) but local massage therapists price 40% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Donvale has 87% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 45, a median household income of $2,100/week.