Selby VIC
"I contacted Kirsty by text following the review on WOMO (the four stars is confusing though makes sense once I read..."
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17
businesses
4.9
avg rating
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Word of Mouth massages in The Patch receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 22 reviews.
Belgrave VIC
"I have had irregular back strains and knee issues and have found Kathleen to be attentive and knowledgeable, clear..."
Selby VIC
"John was recommended to me by a receptionist at a chiropractor after treatment wasn't working. I was ready for..."
Tecoma VIC
"Excellent practitioner whose knowledge of his area is impressive. Whilst I don't have chronic issues, any treatment..."
Olinda VIC
"Excellent massages, the staff know how to find the spots that need work. Attention to detail - lovely warm rooms,..."
Emerald VIC
"Yes it hurt but it was meant to, worked overtime on my knot, walked away feeling 10 times better than when i walked..."
Belgrave Heights VIC
"Stephen is a wonderful masseuse. He really fixed my aching neck and didn't tell me that I had to see him weekly for..."
Olinda VIC
"Balance Therapies' new center in Ridge Road, Olinda is heavenly. The building has delightful historic touches, but..."
Upwey VIC
"I have been seeing Elvis on a weekly basis for a few months now. He is the most professional massage therapist I have..."
Monbulk VIC
Upwey VIC
"Having chronic hip and back pain for the last two years I had been on a treadmill of ineffective treatment through..."
Upper Ferntree Gully VIC
"It's very rare in my experience to find a holistic healthcare practitioner who you see once and then who not only..."
Upper Ferntree Gully VIC
"I've seen Lee from Apple Tree for both pregnancy, and remedial massages. She is excellent at her craft. I've floated..."
Silvan VIC
"Ruth is an extremely adept masseur, and can remove muscle soreness, and relax the most tense muscles. A delightful..."
Montrose VIC
Belgrave VIC
Belgrave South VIC
Market Intelligence
The Patch's massage directory
Data-driven insights based on 22 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2018, ABS Census data
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Positive Feedback
22 customer reviews cover the 17 massage therapists servicing The Patch — a solid base when weighing up providers, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars — above the Victorian average of 4.84, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.
Suburb context
In The Patch, the income profile ($2,092/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but massage therapists here actually charge 10% below the Victorian average.
Customer experience
At 2.8 new massage therapist reviews a year — 64% under the Victorian average — The Patch's ratings reflect a smaller, more slowly updating sample.
Price overview
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 13% since 2008 (from $80 to $90 median), averaging 2.2% per year.
Based on 22 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2018, and ABS Census 2021 data.
2.8 / yr
Review velocity -39%
4.9 stars
Avg rating above avg
$90
Typical cost
5.0 stars
Service rating
1.3 avg
Reviews / provider
162.5 / 10k
Provider density
Massage reviews & ratings over time — The Patch area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2018
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
The Patch area profile ABS Census 2021
1,046
Population
52.2%
Own with mortgage
100.8%
Houses
$2,092
Median income / week
Sample-size note: This page is built on 22 customer reviews — a smaller sample than our typical suburb page. Ratings and patterns here may shift materially as more data arrives.
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 The Patch 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 The Patch — FAQs
How do I pick the right massage therapist in The Patch?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — The Patch has 22 massage therapist reviews on Word of Mouth.
How do The Patch massage therapists compare to the state average?
Massage therapists in The Patch have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 22 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.78 stars.
Does the The Patch housing mix influence local massage therapists?
In The Patch, the income profile ($2,092/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but massage therapists here actually charge 10% below the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows The Patch has 101% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 46, a median household income of $2,092/week.
