I absolutely loved my 90 minute massage. I felt brand new afterwards. I had a combination deep tissue and stretching. It was exactly what my body needed. My muscles were pretty tight and she was able to point that out. She checked in on me several times about the temperature or the room, the pressure and generally if I was alright. The space was very cozy and comfortable. Nice atmosphere and relaxing music was playing. It is located in an office building on 5th ave, midtown. The booking process was very easy online. That day I received a reminder via email. I highly recommend getting a massage here. read more

I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely owner of the SPA, Sassy when I booked my appointment here. I booked a combination massage, which includes a Thai massage. The SPA was cozy and clean. My right shoulder needed attention. There are two beds in two different sections, and I chose the bed with the window view. I loved the view of midtown from the 20th Floor. She's such a sweet and pleasant professional masseur. I learned that Sassy teaches authentic Thai massage online. She also wrote a book about it. She's an amazing businesswoman with extensive experience. She's 100 percent certified and qualified to give you a Thai massage. Many SPAs promote Thai massage but require the proper certification. Therefore, Thai massage sounds like a good thing, but as a person from Southeast Asia, I know how they massage the body or fix the body's tension. Sassy could find the issue and use her skills to improve the troubled areas. Not only her thumbs but her elbow did the job too. I could feel the release of pressure and tension from my body. She also stretched my shoulders, legs, and entire body at the end. It felt like I just finished working out. Sassy's massage technique was excellent! Side part of the body, left and right, upper, and legs. I highly recommend Sassy. She gave me the right energy, and I felt young again (not that I'm old ha!). I enjoyed the massage. Today, my body feels so relaxed! Excellent! Thank you! read more

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First time trying Thai Massage, got it from Groupon. My masseuse was May, tiny but mighty. Did the deep tissue and stretching massage, it is very good. The massage did cover all areas, even the hidden spots (buttock, inner, outer thighs, triceps, n toes) unlike the regular massage, majority focus on the visible tight spots (shoulder, back, & calves). She also used a "hammer" to loosen some tight areas and special thai ointment? oil? and some cooling ointment - maybe tiger balm (saw it) but not sure if it was used, since it didnt smell like it. Overall the massage was great, but the place is a bit shabby and super TINY! Eventhough the place inside have a claming and relaxing atmosphere. The outside wasnt anything like a spa shop. The entrance area is about 2.5 feet wide (door to divider). Once your in the massaging tables (only 2) area (right after the divider) there is no curtain or anything for undressing. The masseuse stepped outside of the room completely while i was changing, but when we're done she just excuse herself behind the divider. While leaving, the next customer was waiting at the hallway/corrider. read more

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Terrible customer service. I booked a massage for a Sunday afternoon and nobody showed up. Traveled all the way into manhattan for nothing. After emailing them, they claimed they sent me an email but never did. Then when I tried to reschedule, they never responded. read more

We did a couples Thai massage class with Sasighan and it was an amazing experience! She is professional and enthusiastic as a teacher + the class itself was unique, fun, and we learned a lot while also basically getting a massage also. This was a wonderful way to celebrate my wife's birthday, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone else!! read more

I came for a 90 minute couples massage, it was a typical cold February evening in NYC, the space was not warm, I requested they turn the heat up to make the space warmer. They put on a tiny space heater that did nothing to warm the area. They had some kind of ac/ventilation that had a cool breeze traveling through the room the entire time making the experience really uncomfortable. They also don't have a sanitary covering for the head rests or pillows they use so you're essentially laying on a communal pillow either face down or face up. I woke up the next day with a stye on my eye which I can trace directly back to that fabric pillow I was laying face down on for a majority of my massage. This was a gift that I received but I wouldn't feel comfortable returning or recommending this place. They failed when it came to basic sanitary practices and the comfort of the actual service! read more

My cousin spent years living as an expat in Thailand and searched NYC for the specific northern Thai massage she wanted, something called Tok Sen that I later found out is a wooden mallet and blunt chisel of love that "tok tok toks" away your knots and pressure points. The sound is a little disconcerting at first, but you quickly get used to it. It doesn't hurt at all, in fact it feels great and it's just kind of applied percussive pressure along with hand massage. So we go into this unassuming building conveniently right as you surface from the subway, though we walked a smidge from another stop, and head to the floor. The bathrooms are shared by many businesses in the building but we're clean and effective. They advise you use those first. Then you get down to your underwear and wrapped in the sheet, and they work their magic. The room we in had two massage stations, so my cousin and I were worked on simultaneously by separate massagers, which was totally fine. Having spent a week in Thailand myself, the decor easily captured the spirit of the land and swept me away from humdrum Manhattan. My cousin, far harder to please because she had been only by coincidence trapped home in New Jersey visiting her parents for a planned two-week stay when the pandemic closed the world's borders, so she couldn't return to Thailand, was much harder to please yet still impressed. We booked 90-minutes, 45 and 60 were other common options, and both felt like they gave us an extra 10-15 min at that because we arrived a little early for our scheduled time to check in. They dropped us right on the tables within 5 min, and we still went until 90 min from when we were supposed to have started. I checked Yelp here for coupons if you checked in, and indeed there was one which they honored once for each of us, so that was great too. All in all, great massage, reasonable prices for a treat I don't usually indulge in but really needed. I would totally go back for another. Important to add: The place felt very LGBTQ friendly to me, being a trans woman. Thailand has a reputation on that front, and this is NYC after all, so I had no initial fears of being called out or feeling uncomfortable, but it's also critical to report still there were zero issues whatsoever and that I had a great experience. read more

I'm am shocked at the positive reviews of this place. I only tried it out because so many Yelpers gave high ratings I thought I would give it a shot. Such a scam. I called ahead and asked how much they charge for a 90min Thai massage. The lady on the phone said $155. So I booked a session. Upon arriving, the place is a small room that fits only 2 massage beds. You have to walk up to a third floor is a relatively "dumpy building". Growing up in South East Asia, I am accustomed to no-frills massage places as Long as the massage is good, it doesn't matter if you are on a stretcher bed with minimum perks. Perhaps I got unlucky with my masseuse but she was just awful. I just felt that she was rubbing me without technique the whole time and even when I requested for more pressure I didn't get any. Also, when I left, I was prepared to pay cash $155 as the sign on the door had indicated and according to what I was quoted on the phone ...but the lady insisted it was $170!! $170 for a NOT authentic Thai massage in a dumpy no-frill room? What a rip off. I've had much better Thai massages in Thailand itself and other places. read more

My Thai Massages with May were great!! I highly recommend working with her. May specializes in working with a wooden hammer (called Tok Sen). Thai Massage classes are also offered here, in case you want to learn the techniques yourself! May also has a Thai Vegan restaurant called May Kaidee which also offers cooking classes. https://www.yelp.com/biz/may-kaidee-east-broadway-new-york Have and will return! read more

DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THE NAME THEY OFFER AMAZING MASSAGES and I'm sure great classes! I personally did not come here but I purchased a groupon for my dad and he could not stop RAVING ABOUT THIS PLACE!!! He's so picky when it comes to professionalisms and technique as he loves massages but this place delivered on every aspect. They were very professional and accommodating with which dates were available and confirmed multiple times with me. I highly recommend coming here. read more

I bought a Yelp coupon for this place. I called ahead and the receptionist was nice enough to book me for a late appointment at 7:30pm even though they close at 8pm. She asked me if I ever had a Thai or Swedish massage. No and no. I am pretty inexperienced when it comes to massages. I used to never do anything to pamper myself, but lately, my mid-back has been giving me a lot of trouble. The parts start to break down as you age. I arrived at 7:30pm and I was greeted by the same friendly receptionist. She nodded, and continued with her phone conversation. She was trying to convince the person on the other line not to come and that they were closing soon. That's odd. I was stil sitting there waiting for my session. She got off the phone and then chatte dme up, "you know? The person on the phone wanted a happy ending?" I said, "Oh really." And then just kept my mouth shut. Why do weird things end up happening to me all the time? It's official, I am a weirdo magnet. Shortly after that, I was greeted by Em or something. I didn't catch his name. He led me into a small room with a massage table and some candles. I was instructed to change into comfortable clothes and soon he got to work on me. I have to say the Thai massage was an interesting experience. They don't just massage your back, they also push and pull your legs and stretch out your hip flexors and before you know it, you are twisted up like a pretzel. There was some communication issue between the masseuse and I. He didn't seem to have a good grasp of English, so we were fumbling around the whole time, and laughing uncomfortably. It was just kind of weird being in a dimly lit room, with candles everywhere, and face-to-face with lots of pushing and pulling. I'm not sure if my psyche can deal with this type of intimacy with a complete stranger, so likely I won't be back for this type of massage. But I am now intrigued by the Swedish massage, whic h this spa offers... read more

I am torn between 3 and 4 star reviews. I booked a Thai massage here and once I arrived, the receptionist was busy accommodating everybody in the waiting room. There weren't a lot but she sounded really rushed and wanted to get the ball rolling. I understand she was under time pressure but still she made my first impression of this place not so relaxing. she then asked to take my bag and my coat, two of my most expensive possessions out of the way and that was quite odd. Then, I found out she placed them in my treatment room. She could have told me that?! I think it is a language barrier thing because I have never been to another spa and they just ask for your purse without telling you where they are taking them. All is fine and the masseuse came in and turned the light to almost completely off. I was a little thrown off when I saw it is a He and then he turned the light down, which further convinced me I was going to get murdered! Ha thanks God that did not happen and he continued with his massage. It was quite interesting. I felt like I was at a chiropractor and a spa at the same time - it comes a lot of pulling, adjusting, stretching and some kneading. Overall, it was a great massage, but not the kind I had hoped for. Luckily, I got two more punches on my card to try other massages. Overall, the place is nice and cozy and I know the receptionist means well and she was courteous all the way through. But the way she conveys her message is a little off... read more

Woah. My spine has never felt this good. Perry L treated me to a massage for the anniversary, and I had no idea what we were doing until they handed me the little questionnaire you fill out before you start. That said, this was a gift so, no, I can't comment on the value. First things first, Thai massage is similar to a Swedish massage with the added bonus of stretching and twisting you to relieve tension. (Janifer C's review explains it really well!) I had never tried it before, but can I tell you I feel awesome? Second, the service is pretty good and the decor is nice. The whole place is very clean, simple, and relaxing. That said, there isn't a lot of space, so don't bring the entourage. I'm docking a point for pushing back our reservation 20 minutes. We showed up early and we were told that the couple before us was late and we would not be seen until 15 minutes after our scheduled time. "Isn't there another room you can move us to? We have a dinner reservation" "No, I'm sorry." I mean, its not their fault people are late - but its not cool if they don't plan for these things to occur and mediate them (by building in more "buffer". cutting down on other people's time or compensating us). We had to move the dinner reservation back half an hour or opt to reschedule. Third, the massage was really really good. She followed my questionnaire, not pushing me too hard in the flexibility department and focusing on areas where I was tense. My favorite was when she had me sit on the table and she stood behind me and literally lifted my upper body and twisted me. I walked out of there feeling AMAZING. I didn't even realize how tense I was walking in! Overall, great massages, nice people - but do build in extra time in your schedule to be on time or wait for people who aren't as nice as you! read more

I was really impressed with my experience at Dusnee. From booking the appointment to the treatment, everything was extremely efficient and professional. I had a Groupon for a package of three massages. When I made my appointment, I was told that I could use two of the three for a friend and I. Great! The day of, my roommate decided to join in the fun. We were quickly accommodated for a third person at the same time and were able to use the package for the three of us. I really appreciated them squeezing us in last minute. Tien was my massage therapist and she was awesome! I had come into the spa just in time for my appointment after running around the city all day in flip flops. A little embarrassed, I told her that my feet were probably just a tad dirty. She started off the treatment by giving them a thorough wipe down, which the germaphobe in me truly appreciated! Nothing grosses me out more than a massage therapist that goes from feet to face, especially if I haven't had a chance for a thorough washing prior to the treatment. (Later, I found out my friends got the same, so this must be standard with the massage: A very nice touch!) Back to the massage, Tien focused on my problem areas and worked out the knots. Aaaaaaah, instant relief and relaxation! Cozy, inviting waiting area. The interior decor brought me back to Bangkok. Thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Great spa and excellent service! read more

Authentic Thai massage! I haven't been able to find a place in NY that is similar to what I have experienced in Thailand. This place used to be called Dunsee and the owner decided to focus on teaching Thai massage instead of only doing massages. They do fewer massages now but they are just as good. I thought they closed because I couldn't find Dunsee anywhere... I'm so happy to have found them again. I suffer from tension migraines and the Thai massage on the mat helps. This time after hearing about my issues She recommended a table massage. It was incredible. It still involves movement which is what I love about Thai massage. I left feeling a bit better. The space is clean but not very luxurious -- but that's not why you are going here. You are going here to get an incredible massage and leave. The prices are very good. Great way to decompress. read more

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Definitely love my massage. Easy to make appointment and it's in a very convenient location. It's a no frills place with a very small space. I would expect a lower price given the space. That's why I gave a 4-star instead of 5 read more

"A lazy mans yoga" Ask for Teddy, he was great! read more

Authentic Thai Massage NYC - Massage Therapy Near Me - New York, New York

Had an incredibly disappointing experience at Sasighan Spa. The ambiance was far from inviting--dark and unwelcoming and smelled weird, like grandma's perfume. Inside the room, there was no proper place to leave belongings. The sheets had stains. I should've taken that as a sign to leave, but Ill continue. The room was uncomfortably cold, and even after asking for a blanket, the thin cover provided did little to keep me warm. My session started with an Ashiatsu massage, but after I mentioned it was too intense, the masseuse abruptly switched to a Thai massage, which I hadn't booked and felt haphazard, painful, and anything but soothing. Towards the end, the masseuse left the room abruptly, shushing someone outside--a peculiar and unsettling end to an already subpar experience. I regret not leaving sooner and cannot recommend Sasighan Spa after such a dismal and disheartening visit. Dont go! read more

I just had a foot massage here at the end of a week-long visit to the city. My feet felt so busted from walking much more than I'm used to. When I stepped back out on the street, I couldn't believe how the pain in my arches had completely disappeared! I would never expect such a dramatic difference from a massage. That was good stuff!! read more

If the person before you runs 15-20 mins late, they will still give that person the full hour rather than cut them short.. so you will basically be stuck waiting in a sketchy corridor even if you arrive on time for your own appointment. So perhaps everyone should just arrive late to their appointments as they are unlikely to start on time read more

Great massage. It was very thorough, literally from head to toe. The location is also excellent. I felt much looser afterward. I work sitting at a desk all day so this was certainly needed. I could hear other customers entering and speaking during the massage, which was distracting. Also as others have mentioned, they are very pushy with increasing the tip amount you give. They squeezed an extra $4 out of me, but lost a customer that would have returned otherwise. read more

Very simple location. It was my first Thai massage and I did find it more enjoyable. The massages are much deeper and harder. It helped get out some tough knots I didn't even know I had. My favorite part was the use of her knees to massage the thigh and buttocks. Highly recommend you try it if you have not. read more

It was so unbelievably good, I was ready to throw my masseuse out the window. Being from San Diego, it's hard to bring yourself to admit that anything on the east coast is better, but this has to be the best thai massage I've ever had outside of Thailand. Maybe it's all of the walking you do in Manhattan that makes the massage feel so much better. Maybe it's the fact that they don't use any lotion, which is how it's done in Thailand (most other Thai massage places use lotion because this is the American expectation). Whatever it is, I didn't really have time to reflect on the massage while I was being worked on because I was basically comatose. In my experience, this is how you know a massage is really good--when it forces your mind to completely relax and relinquish any control and awareness of your surroundings. The building could have burned down and I would have woken up in an ambulance with third degree burns and not know it because I was out cold. I hate going to the same places (restaurants, bars, points of interest, etc.) every time I come to Manhattan, but I'm going to have to add this to a growing list of must-go places that I will have to visit every time we come to the city. read more

Na na na na na Come on Na na na na Come on, come on, come on Na na na na Feels so good being bad (Oh oh oh oh oh) There's no way I'm turning back (Oh oh oh oh oh) Now the pain is my pleasure cause nothing could measure (Oh oh oh oh oh) Oh, I love the feeling you bring to me, oh, you turn me on It's exactly what I've been yearning for, give it to me strong And meet me in my boudoir, make my body say ah ah ah I like it-like it Oooh, yeah, just how I like -- pounding, beat me, make it hurt so good, exquisite pain that makes me lose my senses. It's the only way I know how to relax. When it comes to massages, the more it hurts, the better it is. I've been a fan of Thai massages for a few years when I discovered the incredible pain and relaxation that comes from paying a man to walk all over you. And yes, this is the only time in my life when I'll let a man walk all over me. Thai massages are different because they work on stretching and manipulating your body usually on the floor and position you into yoga poses and the practioner uses their body to give you the deep hard stretch. At Dusnee Thai, they provide you with a loose set of clothes to wear (like pajamas) and you have a choice of the mat or a table (depending on availability), but I prefer the mat. The room is small and cozy and lightly scented with gardenias. Pete (or Paul) was the practitioner and he was great. Thanks to a great Bloomspot deal, I was able to snag a 90 min massage for 50% off (normally $155, worth every penny). The harder he worked my body, the drowsier and more relaxed I felt. At the end, I was so relaxed and loose. Thai massages aren't for everyone, but if you're into this sort of thing, I can't recommend Dusnee Thai highly enough. It's exactly what I've been yearning for, give it to me strong Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it read more

I am soooooooooo disappointed! After reading many of my fellow Yelpers reviews I thought I found the right place for Thai massage... I guessed wrong. Dusnee is tiny but pretty. The people are nice, including the therapist I had. It was the Thai massage I received that was really unimpressive. I had a gentleman and i was excited because i wanted a lot of pressure during the massage. After asking for more pressure three times and not getting the touch that I needed, I gave up and tried to enjoy it. It wasn't good enough, his touch was weak and tired, his movements weren't complete and I stopped the Thai massage halfway through for I did not feel any relief when he worked on the areas where I felt tender. When I asked the front desk if he was a newbie, they quickly replied "no, he's been here for a long time." So I guess this place is not for me. Again they were nice about it, I paid and tipped for the time I had and quickly went about my business. ;-((( read more

So, this just happened. I bought two massages as gifts for my fiance and her sister. Paid full price, not an online deal and what not. The price was ~$100 for an hour and then threw in the tip. Not bad. Setting that up was a little unorthodox. They told me I absolutely needed to keep the receipt, which was the size of a post it, because the gift card may not be valid enough...yup. Anyway, my fiance and her sister make a reservation, which was 3 months from the time purchased. Good and bad, they wanted to go together and its a good sign the place is popular. So they wait for the 3 months to roll around... When it finally does, they can't get in the building (a Saturday) because no one is answering the phone to buzz them up from the lobby. They try the stairs, but the door on their floor is locked. So they go back downstairs, and wait... Ten minutes later they're let in, along with another girl who had an appointment and found herself in the same fun predicament. Once in the waiting room reception they find 3 other customers, already waiting, with frowns, and a nervous looking receptionist. A few more moments pass and they finally take the first three customers. More waiting... Finally, they begin to explain how they can't take the next three today (my fiance, her sister, and their new friend from the lobby). After much confusion, little information, and considerable delay they're all told that one of the masseuses called in sick yesterday and they would have to reschedule. Needless to say my fiance and her sister weren't going to waste more time on this place. So they just took a refund (which is still pending). Overall, while the massages may be great (we never found out), the scheduling could be a nightmare. Good Luck. read more

Even though this place is known for their Thai massage and they do it well, I decided to get a deep tissue this time. I was feeling exhausted and needed to just lay there on the table and let the masseuse work on me. (Although I love Thai massage and always feel wonderful afterwards, it's not the least bit relaxing while it's being done to you.) I used a Gilt city voucher for a 90 min. massage. This place is very popular and it can be hard to book an appointment. Wish they'd do online bookings. I had Tien as my masseuse. She was very nice and gave great pressure. However, I didn't realize that she was going to actually get up on the table and walk all over me and such. Amusingly, she spent a fair amount of time walking on all fours on top of me, like a cat (I'm absolutely DYING to know what that looked like!). But she was extremely thorough and I actually fell asleep during the massage (Note: as nice as this is, it sucks to wake up with a headache from sleeping on my face). The only thing I would complain about is that she kept trying to crack my back and it just wasn't happening. It was a little distracting to be repeatedly twisted into positions during these futile attempts. I wish masseuses wouldn't try to do this, as I am very flexible and it takes a lot to crack my back. Other than that, I felt so much more relaxed and my body felt so much better. read more

My combination Thai/Swedish massage itself was a four star rating: The Thai massage portion was excellent and different from what I'm used to- the clinician actually put me in some yoga positions and massaged me while in position, which was great. The Swedish massage was quite light and more like a gentle caress, rather than a massage, which was a bit disappointing. It was very nice and relaxing overall, though. Making an appointment was extremely difficult, and if my boyfriend had not already bought me a gift certificate for this spa I would have given up on it months ago. I started trying to make an appointment in January, but reached someone on the phone who was having a very difficult time giving me information about the availability that the spa had in the weeks to come. The second time I called later in January, the same thing happened, so I gave up and emailed them. After a bit of a wait, they emailed back and after several emails back and forth from both of us, they finally booked me. THEN on the day of the massage (a month later in late March) they called and asked if I could reschedule the appointment! I was extremely frustrated, as it had been such a headache to book this in the first place, but when I told them that I was not willing to reschedule they were kind enough to allow me to keep my long-sought appointment. I'm happy that I had a good experience during the massage, but I won't be back because of the appointment hassle. read more

I adore this place (minus the receptionist at that front desk who always seems to have a sour face. She does look less pissed when you come out of the massage session but I'm reviewing the massage and not the receptionist so this place still gets a five). The decor of this place is cozy with dim lighting. The rooms are comfortable and the tables are really soft yet firm enough for the massage and it's so easy to fall asleep. I've been here several times with different therapists - male and female. Each one do wonders. I'm terrible with names but my favorite was the male therapist who did a great job of the bone/joint maneuvering thing after the deep tissue. All therapists were able to apply the perfect amount of pressure to get rid of the knots in my shoulders and back (yay desk job!). I always leave with a stupid grin on my face because I'm so relaxed. At no point did I ever feel uncomfortable because even when you're flipping over, they make sure a blanket covers your bits and pieces the whole time. This place is great and the living social/groupon deals make it even better! read more

Okay. Here is my tip. If you're going to Dusnee and your problem areas are your back and shoulders, you need to tell your person. Don't rely on the paper you fill out. Say, "Hey, can we start with work on my back?", and then make sure that they have you sitting up so that the tops of your shoulders get worked over. If you don't say this, they will spend a lot of time working on your legs, arms, and lower back (fantastic work, I must say), but then when they get to your upper back, boom, time is over. And that will make you sad and angry. I went in with a coupon, had 1.5 hours of blissful massage, then paid for an extra .5 hour so that I wouldn't forget how awesome the 1.5 hours was and instead dwell on the knot in my shoulder that was somehow enhanced by the fact that the rest of my body felt amazing. Did I spend more than I had expected to? Yes. Was it worth it? My back says, "yes!" read more

On a recent trip to Dusnee Thai Spa (767 Lexington Ave) I tried, for the very first time, a Thai Massage ( $90/60 min., $135/90 min.). I had seen a display of it at the last Pretty City event and decided I definitely wanted to try it. Being an avid massage patron, I had tried shiatsu, swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, aromatherapy, reiki, cranial sacral, etc., but was fascinated at what I saw: a circuit of yoga-like assisted stretches to relieve tension? Ok, I'm up for it. Bring it on! Just to give you a lowdown, Thai massage uses a mix of deep tissue massage with assisted yoga-like stretches. This assists in two main ways: 1. It puts your body parts in the right position to get to tight muscles, 2. It stretches parts of the body to alleviate tension, Like yoga or tai chi, there is a focus on the breath during several poses, where you are asked to breath in prior to the pose, and very often, when the body is receiving pressure, the air is expelled out of the lungs (voluntarily, of course). There's no oil involved and very little skin contact, however you will be asked to change into a robe. What you're left feeling is relaxed and peaceful (at least I was) with very little soreness. A few things you should remember though when you're going for a massage: 1. There's a difference between bad pain and good pain. One feel like it's trying to get a knot out, the other feels like something's wrong. If that's the case, let your practitioner know. They can only be as effective as the info you give them. 2. In respect to Thai massage, be honest with them in regards to your flexibility level. They'll ask you beforehand, but this isn't a challenge about whether or not your yoga classes have made you super flexible. I told them I was a "4" in a level of 1 - 10 and they made sure not to put me in poses that I wasn't ready for. 3. When you start to feel the good pain, don't hold your breath. Exhale as you feel the practitioner doing their thing to work it out. Outside of being a good thing to do, exhaling helps in reducing the pain and helps to work out the blockages that might be causing the tension. 4. And last, but not least, tip your practitioner. Unless they have a rule against it (always ask the establishment first), you should always tip your practitioner more than the 15%. Generally I pay 20% - 25%. The reason being is that, unlike waiters, masseuse focuses on you for the entire duration of the massage rather than periodically. Because there's so much attention paid to you during your visit, it stands to reason, 20% is the least you can give to say "thank you". Because they book quickly, make sure you call for your appointment. The only thing I wasn't too crazy about is the fact the place is so small. The day I went, the elevator was out of order, so I had to walk the three flights of stairs to get to them, although it wasn't bad when I got there, it was still tight on movable space. About one other thing I would say, which makes me wish Yelp would allow 1/2 stars is, the nice receptionist asked me what they could do to help improve the guest's experience. For that I would have given a +1/2 star bonus. I gave her my feedback afterward and she listened and appreciated the suggestion. Whether they take the nugget of advice, I don't know, but it was nice that they were interested and were willing to ask. I would certainly go there again. read more

Wow! I got my first-ever Thai style massage here at Dusnee, and I think I'm hooked! It's surely not your ordinary massage where you're lying on a table or disrobed. I'm a bit of a prissy and picky spa-goer so I of course read some Yelp reviews prior to coming here. And yes, they do wipe your foot with a cold towel (maybe with some alcohol on there) without warning when you lie down, but I was prepared for it :) The massage room had no bed- there was a mat on the floor with a pillow, and you're instructed to put on these shorts and tank top. The room was clean, the music was soft and appropriate, and the staff members were friendly. My therapist was this tiny lady, but she was so strong. They don't use strokes or squeezes- instead, I was pulled, tugged, and bent in all different directions (mainly by my arms/legs), and occasional presses at pressure points. It was actually pretty fun getting such a thorough stretch (at certain times I felt like *weeee!*). Afterward, I my body was so relaxed and limbs felt like rubber. Def recommend trying this out! read more

I bought a Groupon for a 60 min Deep Tissue massage. I have had little luck finding a good massage therapist since I moved to New York. Fortunately, I decided to try one more place and lucky me that I found Tien at Dusnee Thai Spa! I just wish I could afford to see her every week! The receptionist was very nice as well which made the whole experience pleasant. I would have loved to give 5 stars but deducted a star due to the curtain that separates the rooms. About 10 min. into my massage a man is brought into the room next to mine and his phone starts ringing and he is not in a hurry to turn it off until my massage therapist said something to him. Then throughout his massage he proceeds to talk loudly and was grunting. I just wish they had private rooms so you wouldn't be distracted by other people making weird sounds. But this place is definitely recommended! read more

Let me start this review by saying I became a fan of Thai massages during my first trip to Bangkok in 2007. The most amazing massage style in the world. I was getting a Thai massage everyday for $3. I've had Thai massages in Thai Town (LA) and several places in NYC in search of the holy grail. My struggle has been to find the same level of expertise here in the US... that is until this last visit @ Dusnee Thai Spa. I had Raina on this last visit and she was an absolute delight. Good pressure balanced with the right amount of stretching. Very true to the traditional Thai massage form. It has been a week since my visit and my body still feels relaxed and loose. read more

BF and I had gilt city vouchers to redeem for 90 minute massage (choice off deep tissue thai, thai, or swedish massages). At first we were scheduled to go in three weeks ago, and we were SO looking forward to it, but they called and ended up canceling our appointments due to being short-staffed for the day. SO DISAPPOINTED! However, Kittiya, their receptionist offered us two complimentary 60-minutes massage to make up for it. I guess that was ok. I still have to book and appointment for it. Anyhow, I rebooked our 90 minute massages for this past weekend. First when you find the building, which is located on Lexington Ave between 60th and 61st Sts, you go up to the 3rd floor and find suite 303. It's a completely unassuming location, pretty must a small suite in an office building. Dusnee is a no-frills place with a few massage rooms and a bathroom. You're greeted by Kittiya, who according to other yelpers can seem not-so-pleasant, but she actually is nice. Her demeanor just doesn't come off very welcoming I guess. After BF and I checked in, we had to wait a few minutes for the rooms to be prepped BF got the Thai massage with Aor while I had the swedish with Off, so we were led to separate rooms. My swedish massage was somewhat unconventional (it felt more like shiatsu than a swedish), but it was great. In addition to the kneading, she also stretched out my limbs and cracked my back. Approximately 90 minutes later, we each emerged from our rooms pretty refreshed and happy. We'll be back for our complimentary massages soon! read more

This place is absolutely amazing for Thai massages. If you're here with a friend and get the chance to get the Mat room that fits two people, do it! Did that once. I stepped in and instantly it smells like a resort spa in Koh Samui. I'm a dancer so back sores are super common. Thai massages stretches your muscles and relaxes them as well while increasing blood circulation. if you're looking for an effective massage , try it here. They do it right. You'll feel like you're walking on clouds in no time, lol. read more

I have had quite a few Swedish or Sports massages, and was skeptical about how a fully clothed massage with no oils could be relaxing. I am SO glad I tried this place. I too used to 48 dollar deal for the 1 hr Thai massage. I didn't realize that I would be climbed over, sat on, stepped on, and stretched like putty. At some points I thought my eyeballs were going to pop out of my head. I felt like pulled pork... in a good way. Afterwards I felt 4 inches taller and like I wanted to do cart wheels out of the place. I generally am very uncomfortable with my spine, always trying to crack my back and realign... I feel so much better after visiting Dusnee. Don't be put off by the crummy building interior. The spa itself is decorated nicely, staff is great the the Thai massage is out of this world. I have never had one in Thailand, but compared to European massage, it is awesome. Try it! read more

I had a very good one-hour thai massage with Sassy today. I got a Groupon for it. I love Thai massage and have been looking for a place to go in the city. Sassy is very strong and has excellent technique. I felt very loose and relaxed at the end. It is done on a table, not on the floor. A few caveats though: the place is really bare-bones. It is not a spa-like atmosphere and has no inside waiting area. You wait in the hallway. The treatment area is not private. Two tables are in the one small room separated by a curtain. When the second customer came in, Sassy stopped my massage to greet him and get him set up with the other therapist. It only took a minute, but it was an interruption of the peace. Also, while the other customer got settled, there was disruption and I could hear every noise he made until his treatment started. All in, it was a good thai massage, but the atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired. read more

I recently had a 90-minute Thai massage here (I first heard about the place through Groupon). I enjoyed the massage and found it relaxing, but it didn't really do it for me. I practice yoga on my own and I can stretch way beyond how I was stretched during the massage so I didn't really get much out of it besides some relaxation. So, if you aren't particularly flexible and would like help stretching, this may be a good option for you. Everyone there was extremely nice, but the massage just wasn't my style and I would definitely not pay the full price (I think it was like $140 or something). read more

A friend and I got a $25 Tuesday Deal here for a one hour Thai massage. I've had regular massages before but never a Thai one. Let's put it this way, I was so relaxed that when it was over, I was actually crying and didn't even realize it. The place was a little tight and compact but I'm not saying anything bad about a 4'3" 85 lb. Asian woman who can probably kick my ass. read more