The Gentle Place Massage + Yoga

The Gentle Place Massage + Yoga is a professional wellness center in Framingham, Massachusetts, specializing in pre-wedding relaxation services for bridal parties. Founded by Donna Kramer Merritt in 2011, the center has grown from a small massage studio into a comprehensive wellness facility offering massage therapy, reiki, health coaching, acupuncture, psychotherapy, and yoga. The boutique studio is designed to be intimate, calming, and filled with natural light. Their signature "Bride Tribe Chair Massage" provides 15 to 20-minute seated massage sessions for bridal parties, designed to relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, and promote mental clarity before the wedding ceremony. The chair massage requires clients to remain fully clothed and uses no oils, making it ideal for the morning of a wedding. Beyond massage, The Gentle Place offers "Bridal Tribe Yoga" sessions suitable for bachelorette parties or pre-rehearsal dinner gatherings, group meditation for entire wedding parties, and romantic couple massages for engaged couples before or after their wedding day. The center's approach focuses on making natural and holistic healing accessible to those seeking to improve their overall health and wellbeing.