Staff were extremely unprofessional and rude, and massage was terrible…read more I went with my partner, and we were placed in adjacent rooms. Our two therapists were talking to each other in Thai constantly; something I've never experienced at any other parlour. However, during my massage, I had to ask multiple times for the guy to ease up on the pressure. He did not seem to know how to give a Thai massage as a good 90% of the massage was just him pressing his elbows in and grinding. Yes that's a Thai massage technique but it's not the ONLY one, and I've never felt someone grind as hard as that. After the second time I asked him to use less pressure, he made a comment to the other masseuse (in Thai) and they both laughed. I found out from my partner afterwards that he was actually badmouthing me. I am appalled that a company would allow this behaviour. The real kicker was that the massage was only 50 minutes. We started quite late; 17 minutes after our booking. Had to wait the entire time in the room so I had nothing better to do but watch the clock. However, we then ended about 5 or 6 minutes after the schedule end time; a full 10 minutes short of the 60 minutes it was supposed to last. At that point I wasn't going to try and force the issue as I wasn't happy with the massage anyway. Why ask for more of something you don't like? I've tried multiple places since moving into the area and I've never had an experience like this. Definitely will not be back.

Was my neck broken, did I break my neck?…read more The day I gingerly approached this temple of Thai healing I was a broken man. Danielsan was not a well boy. Unlike the karate kid, I had no Mr Miyagi with which to give me a white hot hand slap to bring my vital signs back to life. But, I soon realised that I did not need him... The all female crew at Mumsabai make Miyagi look like a first-year rookie at a TAFE massage school. As I entered I was greeted with a shy hello and asked which of the services I was interested in. I opted for a 60 minute traditional Thai massage with reflexology. I was ushered through a velvet curtain and once ready I was asked my preference of pressure. I chose hard, and I was regretting it early. The ladies might be tiny waifs but the strength in their fingers is such that they could shatter concrete like a sledgehammer. The knots in my shoulders and neck were like a sailors taut-line hitch but seasoned fingers dug them loose whilst paying particular attention to my neck and the back of my skull. The tension was such that my pain threshold exceeded excruciating and I found myself for the first time ever tapping out in a massage. I've had plenty of remedial massages in my time with burly men putting forearms through my iliotibial bands which brought laughter born of too much pain, but this was another level of pleasurable torture entirely. The foot reflexology involved a technique I had never received before. A sharp tool, like a sewing needle, was employed to extract a greater response from my body and it was perhaps the greatest foot probe I've ever endured. Once complete I thought the massage was over... but I had a final 20 minutes in store. Firstly, I was put in a position that can only be described as Sting's scorpion death lock. Unlike the wrestler's finishing move I wasn't pinned to the mat, I was lifted gracefully and effortlessly by this tiny girl right off the table and was floating in air as my back and neck had their tensions released. Returning me to the bench she finished up by interlocking her hands inside my raised arms and re-aligned my verterbrae with an expert touch. After this massage I was the Zen Master. I felt like a trillion bucks for the next 2 weeks. Highly recommended. Wish I was here right now!

If you're planning on a lovely relaxing massage or treating your nearest or dearest to a…read morewonderfully soothing massage, then don't visit Paradise Thai Massage. I purchased 2 x 1 hour long deep tissue massage vouchers for $200. My friend used the 1st voucher and they only massaged for 40 minutes. The 2nd voucher was a week out of date (because they failed to mention it was only valid for 6 months) and charged her after the lady on the phone said it was fine to use when i booked. They also make you pay in advance, which always makes me suspect. Why should I have to pay before receiving my service? This massage also was only done for 40 minutes. Absolutely disgraceful. Also they were talking thai to eachother the whole time and laughing. We've all been there. You know they're talking about you. Appalling customer service. No one there speaks fluent English. So if you need to ask questions. Don't bother. Well they appear to pick and chose when and what they understand. Plus they had no skill in the massage. She kept massaging my bones even after I told her where to do it. Save your money and sanity. GO ELSEWHERE. Shame on you Paradise Thai Massage. You've lost our business.

I love this Thai Massage place. I come here often and always have a good massage. The staff always…read moreask where I want worked on and check if the pressure is ok. Would recommend.

To think that I used to live right around the block from here and have only gone once is absolutely…read moreshocking considering the quality of this place. I've gotten many Thai massages to know the difference between good and bad ones. Yea, it's true, you're in Sydney, a pretty damn expensive city so as much as we'd like the authentic price of what we would pay in Thailand for $5-10 for an hour, it's going to cost more. But you know, it's well worth it! When I go to get a massage, I don't want it to be in some dark dingy place, which tends to happen more so in the city. Instead, I want everything to be a pleasant and soothing experience. So trust me when I put my word on it that Palm Traditional Thai Massage is great! As always, whenever getting a massage, be sure to let your masseuse know to apply less or more pressure. Because with proper communication, it can definitely make your Thai massage experience a relaxing one, as it should be.

We were lucky to stumble upon this location while looking for a massage after a long day. It was…read moreone of the best massages we've ever gotten. The pressure was perfect and the masseuse was able to find all of the knots and we left feeling like a million dollars. My only complaint is that the front part of the building where you get the foot massage, can get loud. There are a lot of people walking by and people coming in and out of the building. However, the massage rooms were just fine. We don't live in Australia, but if we did, this would be our regular place for sure!

Most Relaxing Massage EVER…read more Ayurvedic Wellness Centre is the only place in Sydney that offers traditional ayurvedic treatments. I stumbled across this place when googling for massages in Bondi area. Rita, the manager, first explained what the Deep Relaxation Package (what I signed up for) entailed. She was right ---- I was in for a treat. First, there was a head and shoulder massage in a warm treatment room, while my feet were soaked in a warm foot bath. Then I moved on to the 3000 pound one-piece wood massage table where I enjoyed herbal oil massage for 45 mins. If you are looking for a massage to untie your muscle knots, this is not the place you want to come. This kind of massage is more for de-stressing your body and mind. After the massage, I did the Shirodhara - it is basically a warm steady flow of oil dripping down your forehead (your third eye?) continuously for 45 mins. It was SO relaxing ! I think I dozed off a couple of times. TIP: Make sure you do not have any appointments/ dates after the massage because you would be quite "oily" (even though you would be wiped down with warm wet towels), especially for females ! I had to wash my hair three times later that night to thorouhgly clean my oily hair !

I was looking for a Thai massage place close to Darling Harbor where I was staying. I found Ratana…read moreThai Massage on Google map. Their Package 1 combining a traditional Thai massage and a foot massage was amazing. Reasonably priced at $99 for 90 mins, it was the cure all for a long day of walking and sightseeing around Sydney. I highly recommend this place.

Wow! I lived in Thailand and have had hundreds of massages...this place is one of the best we've…read morefound in Sydney. Between us, my sister and I have had the oil, thai and foot massages and loved them. Therapist JJ is excellent...most of them are. $66/ hour for thai massage, $99/ hr for oil.

It's surprisingly good quality massage. Don't be fooled by its exterior. The masseuse is very…read morequalified and the grapefruit tea at the end was a nice touch

I've only had a few experiences before, but this was the only one I've actually enjoyed. My partner…read morehas had more experience than I, and said there was better out there but maybe my masseuse was better than his cos I enjoyed my session a lot. Too bad they didn't provide receipts for half hour massages (not exactly legal which I told them but they acted surprised), even though they advertised that they accepted health insurance.

I noticed this place on Church St as they had a big sign up saying "Thai massage $45 for 1hr" so we…read moregave it a go. Once you climb the stairs they've really done a great job fitting the place out. The music, smells, decor etc is just like a nice massage place in Thailand. Both my wife and I had a great massage - (they have single and couple rooms). When the hour is up they give you a nice hot tea as well. They also give you a receipt for a health fund rebate which makes them even more affordable. At the moment its probably the best value massage in the area.

First few times I came here I really enjoyed the experience, I say experience as it starts from the…read moremoment you enter the door to the moment you pay your bill & leave. The massage itself the first few times was great, the masseuses were attentive, listened to exactly how I preferred my massages & tended to tight areas without instruction. However today was ok, not the best but passable. So why am I giving them two stars? It's the after service, when I came to pay the bill on previous occasions they always gave me a receipt to claim back the massage on my health fund but this time explained to me that health funds are becoming strict & only certain massage can be claimed. This wasn't the problem, it was more so how it was delivered to me, completely lacked any tack and being a regular customer I felt completely jilted. The experience made me feel cheap & I was fine with no receipt to claim back if that's the rules but the passive aggressive nature of the conversation just lost them a valued customer.

BEST MASSAGE EVER!! We were in Sydney for a friends birthday weekend & headed out for a girls…read morepamper day. We started here first & were greeted by friendly staff & the place was very clean & tidy.. We had the full body massage with foot soak & massage too.. Well OMG that was the best quiet time i've had in years. We started with the foot soak & massage.. It was THE BEST, we actually fell asleep from being so relaxed!!! Then the full body massage was next & it was absolutley heavenly... We walked out feeling so sleepy & all relaxed & no tension in our feet & shoulders anymore was a great feeliing.. I really do recommend this amazing small business.. I'm in Sydney a few times a year & will defintatley make it a regular stop...

I wanted a message for over a week and finally decided to go into the Mandarin Massage since it was…read morevery close to my hotel. I called and made an appointment and when I showed up I was taken into a room right away. The massage was good and I decided to get in a short foot massage too. The foot massage was good but I could have gone a longer on that. Maybe next time! I found the place clean and the workers friendly. The only thing I found I didn't like was how the room drapes didn't close all the way. We were in a mall and even though the massage rooms are on the side of the foot massage area there is a big enough gap that made me feel a little uncomfortable. I paid $108.00 for both the body and foot massage. I would recommend this place for a fast and simple massage. This is not a spa like massage if your wondering, but in a pinch its a great place to go.