The 90-minute spa treatment (though you can stay as long as you like, with no time limit) is around $78. The facility offers everything from steam rooms, saunas, the Dead Sea salt hot pool, the hot Epsom salt pool, to the cold water plunge pool. There are instructions everywhere - on the walls and in the lockers - telling you the next step in the process. It's very customer-friendly! What stands out is that the facilities are state of the art. The Dead Sea salt pool even has massage water jets, and the water quality is tested several times a day. I personally saw a staff member testing the water quality! This is great for anyone with a cleanliness obsession. Two final points: this is a women-only space, and phones are not allowed. The photos I've shared are from the official website, which maintains a high level of privacy. The service is excellent and the place is incredibly clean! Upon entering, you are asked to fill out a medical history form, and they inquire if you need any medical accommodations. Such thoughtful and considerate service! read more

I am hottub, sauna, spa connoisseur! My aging body demands quality hot water and saunas. I was visiting Toronto from the U.S. on a work related trip and was desperate for hot water so paid the full $85 ($90 with tax) to get in for the last 45 minutes and was sorely disappointed. The sauna was barely warm. The main pool was luke warm; albeit relaxing to move in, as I was the only one using it. The supposed "hot" pool was not warmer than my hottub at home that we keep at 104, so must've only been around 101 my guess. And yes, the 2 other women that were there were chatting up a storm, so not your relaxing, spa type environment. The staff, though, were very kind and helpful. I'd say if you have time and the same amount of money, head an hour east to Thermea spa, which is well worth the time and money! read more

More of a 3.5 star. My friend has been here and I've always been meaning to try it. Visited during the morning on a Monday so it wasnt too crowded or loud. I booked a 30 minute therapeutic massage at 12:45 pm with female RMT Chris, which cost about $130 total. They told me to come about 1 hour before check in to enjoy the complimentary water pools. I would strongly recommend going before 12 or 1 pm om weekdays cause it gets more crowded and loud afterwards. I dont think weekends are advisable due to all the other reviews I read. When I went, only 8-10 women were in the spa and that was enough for me. If you have never been like me, they can give you a little 2 minute tour. Once you are inside the spa area, on the right side you will see a locker room to change and put your things away (they give you a locker key), a vanity room to get ready (hair dryer, hair brush, q-tips, cotton pads, hair ties are provided), and a washroom. Their are also slippers you can use (see inside cabinets) and you will get a face towel, body towel and robe. They have 3 pools (cold, warm and hot), a sauna and steam room. Be sure to do a quick body rinse before going in. You can do their suggested water circuit. I did one full circuit but then went to steam room again. I then took shower in preparation of my massage. If you want to continue water circuit after beauty service you will have to wash off any oils and creams used before going back in again. For my massage, they take you into a private room in another quiet zone area. Chris was pretty good, I wanted to focus on my shoulders and neck. Maybe lower back if there was time. I found she was going to light and asked her for deeper pressure which really worked out the knots. She didnt have time to properly do my lower back tho which was fine cause I only did 30 mins. So if you need something similar, I recommend 45 or 1 hour massage appointment so she can do full body. Note for improvement, I did notice they have filtered water fountians but I think they could have done cucumber or lemon water as a nicer touch. They do have a juice bar though, I tried their Vitamin D smoothie which was popular there. Overall, I wouldn't mind returning if I wanted to treat myself but it's very similar to the Korean jimjilbang (sauna) in the sense that its very communal like. A bit higher end but not as much variety as some Korean saunas. If you rather save money and are more focused on pools then I suggest Korean sauna. If you want a massage like me and water pools is a nice extra then this could be a good spot. read more

Body Blitz Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Consistently great experience, from the host to the services Make sure to arrive early to take advantage of the water therapies read more

I visit Toronto often and wanted to have a relaxing spa experience. I booked a coffee scrub a few weeks in advance for a Sat morning. You only need to bring your swimsuit and water bottle - they provide towels, robe, slippers, and a vanity area. Unfortunately I didn't come early enough to enjoy the waters. I'd recommend spending about an hour at the waters prior to your appointment. It's a cool little circuit with salt water pool, cold plunge, hot tub, steam and sauna. My favvv was the sauna! The aromatherapy scent was so soothing and relaxing. The coffee scrub 60min was $210 total, a bit on the expensive side. It starts with a dry brush, wash, grainy coffee scrub, and then oil massage. The scrub smelled invigorating! My RT Anh did a fantastic job. The front desk girls were also wonderful and helpful. Pointers: fruit infused water, options for shorter treatment sessions, and reservations for the waters to prevent overflow. read more

If you are looking for a mediocre spa that is overpriced this is the spot. The water pools are good. I purchased a 60 min massage for 200 dollars smh. Which btw was horrible. I wouldn't recommend go somewhere else. read more

If you have a pool and sauna in your building, skip this one. While the overall aesthetic is attractive, there's not much special going on here. -- The main pool was tepid and highly chlorinated. Not super pleasant tbh. -- The hot pool (which is consistently jammed because the main pool is bleh) is underfilled so you'll need to scrunch down to get your shoulders wet. -- The talking is full-on. If you're looking to relax, this not be the place. If you're looking to socialize in water, fine. -- The lighting in the steam room is adequate if you're penning a dissertation or performing minor surgery. I've been here several times over the years (since they opened!) and honestly, it's not the most relaxing atmosphere so choose wisely. Again, if your goal is to chat with friends, you're good, otherwise next. They could try "chill days" where they dim the lights and encourage silence but maybe that's not their thing. Did I mention that access to "the waters" without a service appointment -- this runs $15-$30 in most places -- is ~$60? To be clear, there are no herbal steams or tea pools or fruit bowls or spa water. You get your two towels and that's it, baby. Best not need another. Yes, these are champagne complaints but this is a champagne-level business. It's still a good experience for what it is but what it is is basic. read more

*Water circuit review only* Since we were a large group of 7 (bachelorette party), I had to make an advanced reservation to use the therapeutic waters (dead sea salt pool, sauna, eucalyptus steam room, cold plunge, epsom salt hot tub). Smaller groups can walk-in, no problem. No issues with online booking and check-in. We spent about 2 hours here, and it was a nice mix of social/relaxation. The facility was clean and the amenities were sufficient. Luckily on an April Sunday afternoon, it never felt crowded, which some reviews had warned about. The clientele was respectful of the space and the noise level, at least on that particular day. My girls and I each ordered the delicious but pricey smoothies because spa day means Treat Yo' Self Day ;) I loved my icy chai milkshake. Bride-to-be received a complimentary drink, which was a nice gesture. A few suggestions to improve the experience: - replace the frosted shower walls (currently too transparent!); I'm not interested in seeing my nakey friends or strangers. - offer ice cold face towels for the sauna - offer fruit-infused water It's no Four Seasons, but it's an affordable, mid-tier spa - great to kill some time and relax. Would love to try a massage treatment next time. read more

I've been to this location a couple of times as well as the east location, and have enjoyed it in the past, but my most recent experience could've been better. I went on a Thursday morning and it was quite busy considering it was during the week. There were many large groups of women there who were speaking loudly, even in the steam room where it says it's a no talk zone! It's definitely more of a social spa- I won't go back if I'm looking for a peaceful and relaxing spa experience. The staff should ask guests to respect their noise policies so that all guests can have a good experience. read more

I used to really enjoy going to Body Blitz but it really has gone downhill in the past few years and the prices have soared. I like to go for the serenity but this visit was more like being in a crowded, noisy coffee house. Lots of groups of women chatting loudly in the pools and the staff didn't asking the loudest to pipe down a bit. Even with the provided earplugs, it was still loud. Also didn't seem as clean and well maintained as in the past. read more

After reading all the praise on Yelp, I had to check this place out for myself. I came on a weekday afternoon and spent about 3 hours of bliss here. Service: staff were all very helpful, from the reception desk area to the RMT who did my massage (Annette). They gave me a tour and explained everything before I got started. My RMT was fabulous. I would have given her a big tip, but they have a no tipping policy here. Facilities: just beautiful! The area is very calming with dim lights and high ceilings. Change rooms could be a bit more spacious (few areas or benches to put your clothes etc.) but I really liked the 'vanity' area (stools, big mirrors, good lighting, lotions, hair products, etc.). Showers -- when it's busy you may have to wait for one. There is a big open shower, but you have to be pretty immodest to use it. Also, one of the showers had really cold water for some reason. I kept fiddling with it, but no matter what the temperature stayed the same:S The waters etc. : all treatments include the therapeutic water circuit, which is really what sets this spa apart from others. I loved the green tea pool and the sauna. The eucalyptus steam room is reeeeally hot, so I found it difficult to sit in there for more than 3 mins. The cold pool is fantastic too -- again, very extreme temperature change but invinigorating! Refreshments: aside from water, there is a tea and smoothie bar. You can order at the beginning (you pay for your service at the start) or you can pick up the phone anytime and order a drink. Someone will bring it out to you! I love that you can sip a fruity smoothie while sitting in one of the pools -- so relaxing! I had the pomegranate, blueberry, banana one ($5.50). Super-fresh and yummy!! Overall: even on a weekday, it got quite busy. It is nice alone, but you will also see lots of groups of girl friends. The steam room and sauna are deemd "quiet zones", but at times there was still a lot of chatter which took away from the zen atmosphere a bit. Still, I really enjoyed Body Blitz and would come again. Don't forget to bring a water bottle and a book if you want to chill on the lounge chairs for a bit after your service! NB: An east end location is opening soon! read more

For my friends birthday we came here specifically to do the therapeutic water circuit. It was a fun experience (a tad overpriced) but enjoyable. When you walk in you sign some papers, they take you on a tour of the facility, you rinse off in the showers and then you go to the main pools The circuit follows a specific order in order to detoxify your body so we followed it. There is a cold plunge pool, Epsom salt pool, Dead Sea salt pool, eucalyptus steam room and infrared sauna that heats you from the inside out. After completing the circuit twice we all felt smooth and relaxed. The facility is very clean and comes with various complementary amenities like robes, slippers, soap, lotion, hair spray, hair ties, hair dryers ect. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The only down fall was that you are basically expected to be silent and when you have a group of 11 people obviously you want to talk but you can't because people look at you odd and the staff reminds you to use your spa voice. read more

Body Blitz Spa - Therapeutic water circuit - Day Spas Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After visiting the King East location several years ago, I booked a group afternoon at this location, as it was closer to our other activities for the day. Overall I found their customer service consistently lagged behind; most responses came two days after my initial email inquiry, and nobody ever picked up the group booking phone when I tried to call. BB offers an interesting blend of luxurious treatments and very basic amenities. I absolutely enjoyed my body scrub experience, but they have no private change rooms, and the shower stalls are frosted glass, which feels more like a community centre pool. The change room is tiny and does not allow much room for leisure (you'll likely need to get out of someone's way within less than a minute). The water circuit was nice, but some of the pools are quite tiny and you might want to wait before crowding into the space allotted. Customer service was perfunctory and focused quite a bit on ensuring all patrons understood the rules, but we had to ask for water glasses and extra flip-flops. Locker storage space was quite limited, so the staff had me sign in my bag behind the desk, and I had to venture out into the reception area to grab some items before I was finished. Again, not quite the luxury experience, albeit at luxury prices. I shared my suggestions and feedback after being prompted by a follow-up email, but never heard back from the spa. Maybe group bookings are not their core business? I can't figure out the lack of interest. I would give this place higher ratings if they didn't charge so much, but overall their price point doesn't deliver the experience I expected. read more

I originally booked this spa for a bachelorette but it didn't end up happening. I managed to cancel before 48 hours (otherwise you get charged 50% of what you booked). I decided to go solo a couple of months later because I needed a massage and I needed to use up my insurance. This is the first time I ever had a spa experience in Toronto. Previously I've only been to Japanese onsen and Korean jjiimjibang. I booked my massage a week in advance and it was smooth sailing. The water circuit was nice and it was quite peaceful when I was there. I went by myself so I took my time to decompress and meditate in the pool, sauna and steam room. The favourite part of my entire experience was truly the massage. I booked a 60 minute Aromatherapy deep tissue massage. The receptionist asked how hard I want my massage and I told her that I wanted an RMT that could do it heavily. I do a lot of yoga but I'm also quite stiff on my neck, shoulders and upper back. I'm always on the hunt for a really good RMT who can help with the knots in my back. I got Lynne as my RMT and she was amazing! She started off light-medium but I requested for her to go hard after a few minutes. She rubbed out a lot of knots I didn't even realized I had. I passed out when she started working on my head and shoulders. It was the first time I truly passed out on the massage table. It was also the first time I had a full body massage. I had deep tissue massages for 60 minutes before but the previous RMTs would only focus on my shoulders and neck when I mention to them my problem areas. It was nice to finally get a fully body experience. At the end, I really liked how she was able to diagnosed my situation. She recommended that I go to a chiropractor for my neck and get more massages from an RMT who works with cranial massages. It was the first time I had an RMT suggest extra treatments based on what she recognized could be potential problems down the road. Other RMTs I had in the past either just said, "Yeah, you should get more massages" when I asked if I should be doing it consistently or not mention anything at all. I'm always open to hear how I can get my body treated and it was the first time I had an RMT who gave me suggestions before I even asked anything. Overall, I could not recommend Lynne and Body Blitz enough. You get the free water experience if you book a massage so I highly recommend it. It's a great bonus if you are a person just looking for deep tissue massage. read more

Beautiful and enriching experience. staff are very attentive and always professional.

I LOVE this place! A ladies only spa, where you can gab with your friends in the therapeutic water circuit and have a massage at the same time? Sign-me up! This mama's tired muscles need a little lovin' sometimes, and this place helps to rejuvenate those tired, aching muscles and joints. It's $65 for the waters only, or $165 for waters + massage combo. read more

This spa makes me want to live in Toronto!!!! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. The bath houses in NY looks sketchy and not to mention gross! But my Toronto friend gave me a gift certificate to come here and when I checked out their website...it's nothing like the Russian Bath House NY. This place is beautiful and not to mention serene! They have cold plunge, Hot Green Tea dip, and Deep Sea Salt water and not to mention a sauna and a steam room. The steam room is infused with eucalyptus. We wanted to stay here forever and I didn't even care that my skin was all pruney and not to mention it did a number on my manicure but it didn't matter because it was all worth it! I wanted to come back here again but too bad we had to go to some dumb bus tour!!!! If you live in Toronto...YOU MUST CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!!!! I am so envious that my friend lives near here. I would seriously come here everyday!!!! Too bad I cannot find a bath house/spa as clean as this place in New York. read more

"It's so good I want to work here just to get in for free!" This place is beautiful. The atmosphere is on point. The service is pretty self-serve but still great! The smoothies are amazing and such a great touch that they serve it to you at the pool. The circuit is fun and makes it a fun activity! You do a dead sea salt pool - Eucalyptus steam room- cold plunge - infrared sauna - cold plunge- epsom salt hot tub. I usually do 2-3 cycles and that would be around 2-3 hours. Take breaks in between and you'll feel amazing afterwards. Like you're a better person! I try to go a couple times a year. Wish there was a restaurant here though! Would make it 5 star! read more

I have lived in the King West neighbourhood for over the past 10 years and have always considered this place one of King West's hidden gems. I used to love coming here to treat myself. Before my trip this week, the last time I was here was about a year ago and boy has it changed. From check-in to treatment to the time I left I found almost all the staff to be abrupt or borderline unfriendly. I took off my slippers about 3 feet from the pool so that I could get into the pool and within seconds I was being reprimanded for not wearing my slippers on the pool deck. When I told the attendant, "but I'm getting into the pool" she just said ok with a bit of a tone and walked away. To be fair, when I was checking in, one of the front desk girls seemed to be fielding what seemed like a rather abusive phone call. I know they've had some bad PR over the past couple years and maybe they have had to put up with a lot of BS from the public lately. Perhaps this is what is causing them to be more aggressive than in the past? I'm trying to give them the benefit of the doubt, but it doesn't change the fact that's it's hard to enjoy what should be a peaceful spa experience when most of the staff act like they don't want to be there. I say most because there was one shining star. Maricar was extremely pleasant and helpful to me while I was there. Almost made up for the rest. The spa was very busy and noisy compared to how it used to be. I assumed it was due to the holidays but from seeing some other recent reviews I guess this is the new normal. When I called to book the appointment, was a little unnerved to hear they had my credit card "saved on file". No reason for this as I haven't used them in about a year. As someone in cybersecurity, this raised some red flags for me. I may or may not come back for the waters but will be getting my massages at Hammam in the future. It's a shame what they have become. This place used to be really special. read more

If you are still crazy about Covid - this place is definitely for you. They still ask for proof of vaccination (even though it was cancelled in the province on March 1) and make you wear a mask EVERYWHERE (even in a pool) (except for steam room - wow). Mask becomes wet, makes it hard to breather but no one cares. Funny enough you must wear a mask but you don't have to wear the top of your swim suit. Feels like you are in prison as employees watch very thoroughly and if the mask goes down even a bit, they make sure to tell you that. No way you can relax and enjoy experience. Totally disappointed. read more

Beautiful facilities with decently helpful staff, but if you're coming here on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, be warned: it's loud. There's chatter in the no-talking zones (sauna, steam room) because there's just so many people. Because Body Blitz also has a juice bar (with a solid selection), ladies are leaving around cups on the floor, on the lounge chairs and by the pools. If you're looking for a relaxing and quiet escape on the weekend, I would not recommend Body Blitz. It's probably better on weekdays. read more

This was the first place I tried in my Toronto Spa-Hopping Project (see my list). I came here with my mom on my birthday because this place was highly recommended by a lot of people (including my former boss, who was raised knowing the finer things in life), and because we love going to spas and doing water therapies together. I'd wanted to get the 90 minute body mud or the hair/scalp renewal but my mom gets squicked out by strangers touching her (plus she wanted to keep costs down), so we just did the waters. We went at about 1:30pm on a Saturday and as luck would have it, we didn't have to wait. We were originally wait-listed but as soon as we finished filling out our health forms, some people left and we could go in. It was a nice environment and I liked how there were attendants constantly cleaning up in there but...it wasn't what I expected. It felt a bit like a (very lovely) gym changeroom because there were just SO many people milling about, and we had to line up for the showers because there were only 4 stalls. Most of all, it was very, very noisy, so it wasn't relaxing at all. I quickly realized that I should have gone there expecting it to be more of a social experience (like a Japanese onsen or a Korean jjimjilbang, both of which we've enjoyed), because that was what it was. People were there with their friends/family, there was a bachelorette party in there...it's not a place where you go to relax. And I was surprised, because my boss had said she could take a book there and make a day of it. I wouldn't want to be reading in a room with 50? 70? people constantly milling about and the LOUD chatter that rang throughout the space. I wanted to do the waters and get right out - especially since you know there's probably a line of people waiting outside. The house-brand toiletries were nice. The facilities were nice. I liked that they had a cold tub, warm salt pool, and a hot tub - a lot of places say that they have "water therapies" when they just have a swimming pool and a hot tub. We felt that the sauna wasn't hot enough and I think it would have been nice if it were scented with essential oils. The eucalyptus steam room we really enjoyed - the eucalyptus was very soothing for my sinuses! The sauna and the steam room were the only places that were actually silent, but even then, you could hear the din right outside the door. I really appreciated that they had instructions everywhere on how to do a water cycle, and I think it would be really helpful if they had a large clock with a second hand/digital clock that displayed seconds by the cold pool so that people could keep track of when they could get out of the cold more easily (the clock they had only had a minute hand and an hour hand). I realized upon leaving that all the esthetic services were done with their house brand skincare, which...I don't know. I don't know it very well, and part of the spa experience I want when I go to a spa is to have fancy, well-known, expensive products slathered on me. But I really liked their shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and body lotion (though the body lotion was too light for my ultra dry skin), so I wouldn't mind returning and trying out some of the services. One star off for the noise and another star off for the fact that, um, I saw some weird things floating in the warm salt pool. Like, they were probably emitted from a body - some kind of mucous-like substance. There wasn't a lot, and I only happened to see it because they have lights shining in the water at the waterfall wall, so it illuminated what was in there. So that wasn't very appealing. I mean, it's probably inevitable with so many people going in and out of the pool all the time, and I'm sure they constantly monitor the water quality to ensure that it's hygienic, but I wish I didn't see that. Also, I found that the front desk staff were a little cold. Polite enough, but cold. All in all, it was an okay experience. My mom enjoyed it a lot more than I did because I think she went there expecting a social setting, and she can't wait to return. I wouldn't mind returning to try out the mud or scalp treatment but if my next experience doesn't impress me either, I probably wouldn't come back. read more

I had a great time here on a Sunday morning. I didn't have to wait at all to get in. I got there around 10:30am. The place is pretty clean. There are people constantly cleaning everything which is nice. I really enjoyed the waters. I wanted to get a massage but I tried to book it 3 weeks in advance and they were all booked. So if you want a massage or any treatment, it's recommended to book it 2 months in advance. The water circuit was good enough for me to feel super relaxed. I did the circuit twice in about 3.5 hours. I was honestly exhausted when leaving. I had 2 smoothies and both were really good. There're also water fountains all over the place. What I didn't love was: - The cleaning girls in the morning were kind of rude and one gave me a huge approval smile when she saw me completely naked. That made me feel like I was doing something very different than other people. I understand that the majority prefer to keep their clothes on, but it shouldn't be unusual for her to see naked people in that spa and she shouldn't be given different looks to naked people. The girls in the afternoon were nicer and acted normal. - When leaving, the girls at the door (around 4 or 5 girls) didn't say bye or anything at all. For me, this was a one time only experience. I don't think I would go back. I prefer to drive to one of the outdoor spas outside of the city for a more natural experience and the cost is pretty much the same. read more

So I'll start with the basics. The facilities themselves are very nice - not over the top beautiful but more utilitarian and comfortable. The front desk staff seem a little brusque and kind of "over it", and the cleaning staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating. The environment is social and considerably more bustling than somewhere like La Scandinave, and "spa voices" are more of a suggestion rather than something enforced. It's pricey, but if you like this sort of thing, definitely worth it. My friends and I didn't get any other spa services so I can't comment on those. Now let me tell you this ridiculous story. I went with two of my friends as a "treat yourself" kind of experience for a few hours. We were sitting in a steam room, and there was a group of three young women, and a pair of two women maybe in their 40s. The younger women were talking, trying to figure out where the steam comes out of, or how it's regulated, and one of the women in their 30's pointed at a vent and said "and that's where the chlorine gas comes in". Maybe don't say things like that out loud even if you're thinking it. Maybe there's someone in the room who thinks casual jokes about gas chambers are appalling. Maybe, if you're lucky, there's a Jew around like me. Moral of the story is: don't make gas chamber jokes in a steam room? It's also not like she got any laughs. Her delivery sucked. read more

Bizy Blitz is absolute heaven!!! Not only is the spa gorgeous, but it is impeccably clean and the staff are all extremely friendly and welcoming. Farzaneh gave me one fo the best massages of my entire life! Thank you to everyone there for a magical day of relaxation. read more

To start off, I loved the face and scalp treatment. But the rest of the experience wasn't great. Had to wait a while to check in, and was required to fill in a long form even though I had been there before. When I went to the locker room, I put on their robe, which was a pilly knit thing that felt cheap and uncomfortable. Once I got into the pool area, I wanted to relax and read my book, and was told I couldn't - I understood their no cell phone policy, but it wasn't clear that that extended to my Kobo, which I can't take photos or do anything other than allow me to read the excellent book I was looking forward to enjoying. I was told I couldn't use it and was offered a Hello magazine in its place. No thanks. The water area, where signs say you're supposed to keep conversation down to a whisper, was like a loud, heavily chlorinated cocktail party. Not even a little bit relaxing. And when I ordered a tea on my way in, they didn't mention that I had to go to a specific place to pick it up (at other spas it would be brought directly to you), so I sat and wondered where it was, then happened to find the pickup area about half an hour later and ended up drinking a very lukewarm chai. And when I happened to walk from one pool to another and forgot to put on their uncomfortable plastic sandals, the sandal police hunted me down and made sure my feet were covered at all times. Let me tell you, once my treatment was over, I couldn't wait to leave. Let me compare this experience to a visit to the Elmwood. Check in there is always quick and the service is wonderful. Nobody gets mad at me for reading my book or follows me around insisting I put on my sandals. Nice people bring you food and drinks by the pool. Wine, even. There's a restaurant where you can eat in your fluffy white robe. It's tranquil and a perfect place to spend a whole relaxing day. And the prices are about the same. The only thing they don't have is the face and scalp treatment. But as wonderful as that was, it wasn't worth feeling like I needed to leave immediately after spending that kind of money. Guess where I'm going next time. read more

In my earlier review, I mentioned how I really wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, there's nothing similar in Downtown or the GTA. Home from work one day with some uncomfortable sciatica that had been relieved by the lovely ocean water on a recent vacation, I was desperate to find a little relief. I decided that perhaps I had harshly misjudged Body Blitz and decided to give them another try. After all, I called ahead to see if they were busy and if I'd be able to visit without a wait if I walked the cold and painful 2 blocks. The woman on the phone assured me that there wasn't a wait and that things looked open and had been all day. So I packed up my suit and made the walk and in front of me in line were two women who were told that there was a wait for the waters and that there had been since they opened that day! That it was their busy season and most days there is a wait list. These women agreed to go an get something to eat and be put on the wait list. I had no such options, being in pain and needing relief. When it was my turn at the counter, I told the other woman there that I had called and was told that there was no expected wait. She tried to tell me that the wait list began at 1pm, when the other woman had clearly just explained to the previous two customers that they had a wait list upon opening. She asked if I wanted to be put on the wait list after her blatant fib, I declined. What I don't understand is how regular people on a Wednesday afternoon have 2 hours of time to wait and then two hours to bathe. You can't make a reservation for less than 4 ppl. so it's not a good option for drop in therapy and relaxation. I'm once again disappointed with this business despite loving the purported concept. Clearly, they need some competition in the downtown core. read more

I called the King Street location (East) to book for two massage appointments for myself and my sister. I specifically stated that I was treating my sister for her birthday. I also specifically asked for registered massage therapists and requested receipts for insurance purposes. I was told that all of the therapists are RMTs. Great! (I thought). Upon arrival, we were asked to pay up-front, which was fine. I gave cash for my sister's massage. I was then told that she would not be able to get a receipt for insurance purposes since I was paying. I was surprised, as I wasn't made aware of this policy upon booking. No problem, the policy actually made sense to me since I am a pharmacist and I know how fussy insurance companies can be. So I took my cash back and my sister paid for her own massage with her own cash. We were then escorted into the spa for our water experience and massages. It was not until AFTER our massages that my sister was abruptly told that she WOULD NOT be receiving a receipt for insurance purposes since I had paid for her massage. What?!?!?! This was a complete surprise. We were so disappointed, upset, and caught off guard. The staff were insinuating that we were lying, and the cash was mine (and not my sisters'). They said that if she wanted a receipt she would have to pay by credit card. What?!?!? I have NEVER been treated so poorly in my life. It was like we were on trial for paying with cash!!!! It was actually ridiculous. 1) I should have been told about this policy when I booked. Especially since I specifically mentioned treating for her birthday and asked for receipts. 2) if they didn't want to give us a receipt they should have told us BEFORE going in, not after the fact. Ultimately, the manager issued the receipt since she realized the ridiculousness of the whole situation. I left with a throbbing headache and popped 2 Advil tablets on the way out. Will not return here. I do not recommend this place. read more

I'd been hearing about this place for years, and so when my group of friends decided that we wanted to try something outside of our usual spa comfort zone, we opted to give it a try. Although we had fun because we always have fun, wherever we are, I have to say that the experience was pretty "meh", on the whole. The reception team was welcoming and friendly, and the check-in process was smooth. Once in, the change area left something to be desired, as it was quite cramped and we had to leave our winter boots out in a communal area - something I prefer not to do. We were only given one small body towel and an even smaller face towel; I assumed that there would be more available later, but there were not. The water circuit was a mixed bag. The Dead Sea (main) pool was lovely - perfect temperature and big enough for a number of groups to be in it at the same time. The Epsom salt hot tub and the cold plunge pools were tiny and crowded. With all of the rubber slippers looking the same, some of ours disappeared as we moved from pool to pool. The water space is loud and social, so going into the sauna and steam room felt weird because you suddenly had to observe strict silence, which felt a little awkward for a large group like ours. The steam room felt, frankly, gross and unhygienic. We set down our thin towels before sitting on the very damp surfaces, but you could feel the moisture wicking through your swimsuit bottoms. I expected that we would get fresh towels for shower time, but we did not. You had to wrap your washed body in your gross towel full of sweat, chlorine, and steam room bacteria. Also, extra towels weren't available for wrapping your hair, so everyone was dripping water everywhere. The vanity area is pretty small, so we were all squished in there, trying to blow dry our sopping wet hair. Whilst the concept of a water circuit is great and it was a nice, social time for our group, I think that BBW needs to make a few tweaks to make the experience a more pleasant one for all. read more

Went here for the water therapies and also for an aromatherapy massage. The aromatherapy massage was a bit underwhelming...it was supposed to be a full-body massage but felt more like just a back massage even though the therapist clearly expressed she would work on other parts of my body. I've received plenty of massages in the past so I have an idea of what to compare them to. Also the aromatherapy massage is not much different from a typical swedish massage other than they just throw in some additional oils in there. I've received the oils for free at other places but they charge an additional fee for this service here. If I were to go back, I'd probably just ask for a regular Swedish massage. Having said that, I came in with some hip pain and it did feel a lot better for a few weeks after the massage here. The water therapies were also great...a fantastic way to unwind before you go for your service. I went on a weekday and it was not super crowded or loud so you could actually relax. The place was also very clean. And I enjoyed the fact that you could order a drink and then you can enjoy it while relaxing in the pool. read more

Steam bath regularly is scientifically an abomination. Poor Lisa has a month left to live. She worked out like a good person, exercising, but then she'd hop into the steam bath. I warned her. She did that, was vegetarian, and smoked weed. I told her she was "going down", back in November. Poor Lisa thought I cursed her when she woke up one day recently unable to pee poo or walk. She should've listened to me. The tumor s up and down her spine. They removed big one ...T 7 ...something. Moral of this review: YYOU CAN'T SIT IN MUNICIPAL TAP Water steam bath. Regularly. not these. Days. Or sit In chemical s....not 2018. Her lymphatic system got jammed...all that oil they serve cheap processed oil s they serve at Fresh Avoid these two places like the plague. The fake oil s that harden In ur system. Very low nutrients in food from Fresh. read more

I've been back a few times and the loud talking/giggling etc from the other patrons, in the pool area, in the steam room and the sauna (the last 2 are supposed to be no talking zones) really irritates me. I go here to relax. I've even tried going at off times but to no avail. This place is always full of chattering women. Last time I was here I asked at the front desk that if in the future could they please remind groups of women of 3 or larger to please talk at respectable levels when in the pool area and to not talk at all in the no talk areas. They basically said they wouldn't do that but if I noticed that behaviour when I was in the spa that I could report it to the staff on hand and then they would talk to the patrons. Sorry but when I'm at a spa trying to relax I don't want to have to be policing or "telling" on people. Just tell people when they check in that some areas are no talking and to please speak at respectable levels. read more

I really, really like the concept of Body Blitz: different waters, circuits, steam (Eucalyptus) and sauna room. When Body Blitz first opened, I used to go often during the week and I loved it. Quiet, spacious, and relaxing. But over time, I have found that this spa has become more commercial and less to do with relaxation. This really is a meeting/social/gathering/loud talking and laughing kind of place with the girls. It could be because I came here with a girlfriend on a Sunday, rainy afternoon and that's why it was so busy. The change room is small with one tiny bench. I knew I was in trouble when my bottom locker was wedged in between two other patrons talking over me. The bench was occupied by lots of bags and shoes so nowhere to sit. Changing was very hurried. No robe or towel in my locker so I had to hunt a staff down to get one. Various Pools. The main pool is sufficiently sized however as I mentioned, there were many ladies talking and chatting. This is fine except when you really want to relax and have some peace and quiet, it can be quite distracting. Two smaller pools (one cold, and one hot green tea pool) flank the main waters on either side. I couldn't really access these because large groups of women were sitting there talking. I could have been a douchette and just wedged my way into their group, but... I opted to get a Therapeutic massage which was ok. I definitely fell asleep at the beginning but it was due to the fact that I was exhausted from the night before rather than anything. Towards the end of the massage, I was woken by loud laughing from the main pool area and lots of banging doors and walking. The walls are extremely thin and because I am so sensitive to noise, it was not relaxing at all. I find that if you can, maybe come on an off-time during the weekdays. This will ensure that you don't get loud groups of laughing/talking women and more access to the pools. There was even a line-up to use the showers (I think only about 4-5 stalls in total) which I found frustrating. When I was lining up, there were 3 girls outside the shower stalls who were slathering mud on themselves which made the floor and general area really messy and gross. The good thing is that their mint soap, shampoo's and conditioner's are available to use (you don't have to bring your own) and they are also for sale. Because I live uptown, I don't think I would make the trek here. As mentioned, I love the concept of a water spa, but the space cannot keep up with the amount of people. It's not relaxing at all which is what my idea of a spa is supposed to be. The atmosphere is quite hustle and bustle actually: patrons walking in and out, or weaving between various staff members mopping the wet floors, spa guests talking in the pool area, in the change room, in the sauna (no quiet room)...However, it is a fun place to catch up with the girls so if you don't mind the noise, then this place will be for you. read more

Ah! The Waters. WHERE ELSE can you spend a day with your friends in bikinis (or less..) plunging in pools of salt water and green tea? Body Blitz is a spa, best known for its therapeutic water circuit, which happens to be housed in a beautiful exposed brick loft in downtown Toronto. Body Blitz is one of my favorite places to go with my sisters or girl friends just to lounge, chill and catch up. Charlotte's review (below) is extremely accurate, so I won't bother to repeat. Try to go (if possible) during the day on a weekday. Its calm, serene and quiet. Saturday afternoons are bachelorette parties and birthdays and is usually filled to capacity, which is a little less relaxing. They do not take reservations for the waters, I had out of town guests shopping downtown and waiting four hours for the call to return when on the waiting list. The average guest stays 2.5 hours. Their lime/mint series of creams and shampoos is to die for, and all natural. The teas are delicious, and are special blends made for the spa. I get one every time. There are water fountains throughout for hydration. Staff is very friendly, and accommodating. The no tipping/no stress policy is appreciated. You can also purchase a multi-pass card to the waters, which gets you one free. All treatments include the waters which is an excellent bonus. Suitable for all ages, brought my mom and she LOVED it. Be prepared for the nudity. And as it is Toronto, be prepared for that nudity to come in the form of someone you have a professional relationship with. It *may* be awkward. Recommended, but stick to a weekday. read more

You can't take a better vacation from the city than a visit to the pools at Body Blitz. Give yourself lots of time to enjoy the circuit of the saltwater pool, infared sauna, ice plunge, eucalyptus steam, rain showers, and green tea hot tub. The perfect place to catch up with a friend - there is nothing to do but talk while you lay back and relax (except for the quiet areas, expect to be shushed in the sauna if you're not the only ones there!). It's definitely pricey - so I'd recommend visiting for just the waters on a cheap tuesday. Or, if you're lucky enough to have full benefits, book some time with their registered massage therapists and the waters are included. They also have a beautiful dressing room for afterwards. Get ready in their fully mirrored room with stools and hairdryers for all. They also have body lotion and basic beauty products available to use. I really don't get the complaint comments about nudity. It's a water spa - in any venue outside North America the swimsuits woud be more rare. I've never encountered any fellow guests there - dressed or nude - that has made me feel uncomfortable. Wear what makes you feel comfortable, and don't pass judgement on the other guests. read more

Here's the thing. If not for Body Blitz's policy on transfolk, I would be a 5-star fan. I love their services and their waters. I love the staff and I love the customer service. I love everything about this place except for their policy on transfolk, which was explained to me as they're welcome, as long as they only show genitalia that resembles a vagina and they look traditionally what society would refer to as female. Body Blitz is a clothing-optional place for women, which is their reasoning for the policy. I want to say I understand, but the thing is, I kind of don't understand. There are ways around this, Body Blitz. I would love to see you become more inclusive to transfolk. Please consider it! I'm cisgender, but I would love to see transfolk made openly welcome at Body Blitz. I hope they change this, because then my rating would change to 5-star! read more

Stop. Before you do anything else, book yourself an appointment at Body Blitz. Oh dear god, you won't regret it! I just wish I'd gone here sooner than my last day in Toronto. :-( The good: - AMAZING therapeutic water circuit. So good, in fact, I did it twice. - Sauna and steam rooms that rocked my world - Awesome Moroccan body glow treatment - Great facilities that are clean and chock full of toiletries (i.e., body blitz-branded shampoo, conditioner, & body wash; blow dryers, deodorant, brushes, combs, hair elastics, etc.) - Bathing suit optional. This could potentially also fall into the "bad" category, but luckily a) the spa is women only and b) I didn't see any overgrown bushes. Ahem. - The body glow was 10,000 kinds of awesome The bad: - My appointment was messed up, although I'm sure someone just typed in the wrong service. They recovered nicely. - They didn't tell me that I should have come earlier than my appointment to enjoy the water circuit (which takes an hour), so I ended up ruining my body glow by going through the water circuit after my service. #fail - The person who showed me around did it so quickly, and as if I was inconveniencing her, that I was actually confused how things worked and had to refer to the laminated board in my locker. And I'm not dumb. #fail - Had these things not happened, I would have given 5 stars. Besides those small things, the actual waters are fantastic. Based on Asian and European bathouses, Body Blitz simply must not be missed. read more

I loved Body Blitz used it for years post cancer recovery and had no issues until today. I was in the spa just before Christmas when it was quite busy and noisy and one of the managers informed me if I found it too noisy to get a rain check. After 10 mins the noise levels were quite loud and I was informed I could come back just by checking in. Well, today my husband reminded me that my visit was overdue. I go to King St East spa where there is no record- I am treated like I made this story up and speaking to the manager Allison she stated it was refunded. Given, on spa days I do not carry extra cash or id I had no choice but to return home to access my computer. I informed the staff I was lodging a complaint. At 3:01 pm I note there was a credit, dated for today. I called and spoke to Allison who stated they found it and apologized. I basically stated to Allison she needs to put herself in the customers shoes and having located after I said I was filing a compliant going out the door is totally unprofessional! There needs to be a lesson in customer service. If I could give a 0 it would be posted. read more

I always feel rebirthed after a visit to Body Blitz. Something about soaking around in pools for a few hours that reminds me of the sweet, sweet womb. I received a gift certificate for Christmas for a 60 min. massage and a visit to the pools. I made a last minute appt. the day before over the phone which was not a problem. I arrived about 1.5 hrs before my massage to soak my weary bones and followed the recommended circuit. I noticed that the green tea pool has now been replaced by just an epson salt pool. Surprisingly, my favourite spot was the cold plunging pool. Cool, but not freezing and perfect on a warm summer day. I found the steam room to be too hot but loved the eucalyptus scent. The infrared sauna was great too. The massage, done by Vivian, was great. Nice pressure, minimal conversations. Just a heads up if you're using a gift certificate for a massage - you will get a receipt from your RMT but not in your name, but in the name of the person who purchased your gift. read more

It took me a while to be able to book a massage at Body Blitz. They are very busy during the week, although they close at 8pm, they don't book massages later than 6 - meaning, if you work 9-5, it gets really, really hard to enjoy the water circuit - but, I finally managed to do it. I arrived one hour before my massage and could explore the water circuit. IT IS AMAZING. You pay in advance, and order some overpriced tea or smoothie that will be served while you are relaxing at one of their amazing pools - for me, it was an iced tea served just in time for me to go to the hot green tea tub. I went alone, and there are, indeed, lots of chit-chat from other women who go in groups, but it didn't affect my relaxing experience. When my therapist called me in I was feeling already much more relaxed, which made her job much easier. She was obviously very experienced, because I was feeling this pain on my shoulders and neck for about a week and it just vanished! Then, she recommended that I spent some extra time in the sauna and a few more minutes in the saltwater pool. Of course I did that! Great, great experience! The downside, I cannot do that as often as I wanted because it's SO EXPENSIVE (and getting some free time to go early is also not really easy), but I am eager to come back. Loved this place! A solid five star. read more