Research VIC
"Crystal was lovely and welcoming to her space. I went for a 30 minute remedial massage focusing on my neck and..."
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61
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23
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4.7
avg rating
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Word of Mouth massage therapists in Research receive an average rating of 4.7 based off 61 reviews.
Eltham VIC
"I was told by a friend through work about Cameron Blewett remedial massage and Myotheropy. I didn't have any specific..."
Diamond Creek VIC
"As a regular client I highly recommend ReGen Massage Therapy to anyone. Whether you'd just like to relax, or have a..."
ABN: 72 105 562 507
Lower Plenty VIC
Friday: 9:00am to 5.30pm
"This, my first visit to the salon, was a gift from a person close to me. Having recently been through a very..."
Eltham VIC
"Love this place. Had a fantastic massage here and found it pretty good value - on par with other day spas. Was very..."
Eltham VIC
"Welcomed with herbal tea on arrival then had 30 mins of bliss with a remedial massage that was actually a remedial,..."
Montmorency VIC
"This masseuse knows what she's doing! The most tranquil, relaxing, body massage i've experienced. Your body feels..."
Montmorency VIC
"I had terrible back and neck pain while I was pregnant, all it took was one session with Ben and I was good as new...."
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"Bought my wife a indulgence package from here for her birthday. They were awesome and helpful in helping me select..."
Lower Plenty VIC
"Samantha is such a calm, gentle person with amazing strength! I always leave feeling so much better then when I..."
Eltham VIC
Greensborough VIC
"I have been seeing Kirsten for 4 years now for reflexology and she is one of the best. She incorporates reflexology..."
Lower Plenty VIC
"Excellent results for my menopause, acupuncture and chinese herbal medicine really paid off and the symptoms I was..."
Templestowe VIC
"Charlie is very experienced in sports injuries and helped me completely recover from my torn ligament. He has an..."
Eltham VIC
Eltham VIC
Warrandyte VIC
Diamond Creek VIC
Montmorency VIC
Montmorency VIC
Friday: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Plenty VIC
Hurstbridge VIC
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What the data shows
Insights for massage therapists servicing Research
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
Research massage reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 61 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2022, ABS Census data
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/ 100
2
Award Winners
98%
Positive Feedback
There are 23 massage therapists servicing Research, with 61 customer reviews on file to help narrow your shortlist, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.
Area profile in brief
Interesting pattern in Research: income runs above the national median ($2,876/week vs $1,748/week) but local massage therapists price 17% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that.
Timing & availability
Review patterns in Research suggest massage therapist demand runs hottest in May and coolest in April — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Reviews & ratings
Review flow for massage therapists in Research is lighter than typical — 5.5 new reviews a year, 29% below the Victorian average. Consider this when comparing local ratings to busier suburbs.
Going rates
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 51% since 2009 (from $55 to $83 median), averaging 8.5% per year.
Based on 61 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2022, and ABS Census 2021 data.
5.5 / yr
Review velocity +20%
4.7 stars
Avg rating
$83
Typical cost -8%
5.0 stars
Service rating
2.7 avg
Reviews / provider
85.3 / 10k
Provider density
Massage reviews & ratings over time — Research area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 2 | 5.0 | $55 |
| 2010 | 5 | 4.6 | $88 |
| 2011 | 5 | 4.4 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 3 | 5.0 | $63 |
| 2013 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 23 | 4.8 | $53 |
| 2015 | 9 | 4.7 | $83 |
| 2016 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 6 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2022
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Research area profile ABS Census 2021
2,695
Population
46.2%
Own with mortgage
97.8%
Houses
$2,876
Median income / week
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 Research 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 Research — FAQs
What time of year does massage therapist demand peak in Research?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, massage therapist demand in Research tends to peak in May and is quietest in April. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How can I tell if a massage therapist in Research is worth hiring?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Research has 61 massage therapist reviews on Word of Mouth. Fem Skin Therapy (2014) and Natural Loving Care (2014) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What is the average massage therapist rating in Research?
Massage therapists in Research have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 61 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
What makes Research different when it comes to massage therapist work?
Interesting pattern in Research: income runs above the national median ($2,876/week vs $1,748/week) but local massage therapists price 17% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Research has 98% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 44, a median household income of $2,876/week.
