I am so happy with my experience here. She did an awesome job. Soft hands till I slept. They are…read moreclean and cozy place. Recommend!!

Former Spa Operations Manager for a 4 Star Spa in Las Vegas, so this will be long. I was in New…read moreYork on vacation, after walking around all week decided to treat myself with a massage on my last day. Found this place on Google and gave it a try. Fantastic service and exactly what I needed. Think old school massage. the body wraps arent tight or secured but they did cover and they request you remain in your underwear -so it didnt matter. Old school as in they may climb on top of you or sit on table with you for better pressure work (not a bad thing, I prefer this- but if youve never had this kind it could give you a 'wtf!' moment. Lol). Old school;, your underwear may get lowered to butt crack, sheet tucked in your waistband, glute exposed one at a time. Pelvic work, inner leg work. During all of this I felt comfortable and relaxed and the work was specifically theraputic. Again, if youre not used to this kind of work, it could be a surprise at first. Old school as in, it wasnt just a rub down- i was lengthened, stretched, bent, and pulled while getting deep tissue work done. The results were fantastic and i came out of it a new person. I had a 60 minute deep tissue and afterward had wished i had bought a 90 minute. I didnt want it to end. Linda was fantastic and found every problem spot I had. Calf work, hip work, IT band work was all extremely well done. I felt like she understands physiology and how it all works together. The staff was extremly nice and welcoming. Offered green tea or water on entrance, offered water on exit. Atmosphere was done well. Check in was simple. The cost was excellent, comparing NY prices to any other city. If youre traveling through and looking for recovery, i highly recomend this place

I had a great massage with Dana! I was able to get an appointment on the same day for that evening…read moreand was taken back right away even though I arrived a few minutes early. The room was clean, calm, and comfortable. The massage was a perfect mix of getting into muscles / getting knots out and still being a relaxing experience. Dana also put extra focus on the areas where i have soreness. I would definitely go back the next time I want a good massage.

I found a Groupon deal for Body Scrub + Body Massage. I bought the Body Scrub for 2 for my cousin &…read moreI while she bought the Couple Massage. She called and booked the appointment back-to-back for August 26. First time coming here & didn't know what to expect as I don't get massage often (had it twice before; one was painful/bad + one was okay just felt like very light rubbing). -Wednesday, August 26- 3:30PM Body Massage (One 60-Minute Couples Full-Body Massage with Hot Stone and Aromatherapy Massage for Two $135) 4:30PM Body Scrub (2 orders of One 60-Minute Body Scrub with Soften Skin by Device Pre-Scrubbing and Sugar or Sea Salt Scrubbing $138) 5:30PM Complimentary Facial- owner gave to us (cleanse & face mask & toner) It looks shady from the outside; small massage parlor (not fancy as in upscale place with separate areas: lobby, changing area, etc). Owner greeted us warmly & lead us to our room. I used the restroom first (we had lunch right before coming here & I didn't want to hold it for 2hrs after drinking lots of water during lunch) & then my cousin went to the restroom, so I was the first in the room to change. The room was to the right of the front door (very close as in a few feet infront) had 2 beds. Dim lighting to set the mood. Clothes hooks infront of the bed on wall for our purses & clothing (is a narrow space between that wall to the massage bed because ladies stand in that area; TIP: Don't bring so much personal belongings or baggy items). We stripped naked & lay on the bed with a thin sheet covering us. Our face in the head opening area of the table looking down to the floor. We had selected the aromatherapy essential oils for our massage during check in (the ladies placed it under the table infront of our face so we could breathe it in). The massage was lovely; we enjoyed it very much. The ladies (owner + staff) was very friendly, polite, & courteous about touching/massaging & our body placement. They would cover one part as they work other parts &asked us about the pressure to make sure we were okay. There were 2 times where we heard outside the room, that a man had entered to inquire about massage. He sounded so close (the door was close to our room) to us that we were worried. The ladies made sure to cover us while the owner went out to speak to him; saying they were unavailable for the next 2hrs & to come back later or schedule for another day. This happened twice & we felt as if the man was in the room with us (I peeked & our room door was closed) & we were covered, but still felt too close for comfort. Body scrub was next; they lubed us up with the scrub mixture all over (felt like another massage). I was the first one done; so I had a thin sheet wrapped around me as I walked to the bathroom (they gave me shower slippers) to shower off the scrub mixture. The small shower is on the right side of the toilet with the washer/dryer next to the sink all in the same bathroom. Complimentary bath gel soap, shampoo, conditioner, facial wash & towels provided. When I returned to the room (so my cousin can shower next), I was told that the owner will gift us a complimentary facial since she liked us so much. We had chatted her up during check in & the service (she found out we were Taiwanese Americans); when I said we, I meant my cousin. My cousin is naturally charming that all loves her; plus she speaks Chinese fluently (better than me) so that comforted the owner who is Taiwanese. Overall, we enjoyed our experience & would come back. They worked out the knots in the back & are very professional. No funny business =P. We chatted occasionally with the ladies & with each other, but mostly just relax in silence to enjoy the experience. We both fell asleep during some parts of the massage/scrub massage-- that was how relaxed we were. -Friday, September 18- 6PM-7PM 1hr Body Massage My cousin & I decided to make this a monthly thing (or whenever we can meet up to enjoy) for a girl's spa day. We paid regular price to support business (they weren't doing so well during covid) $70 body massage per person. Afterward, we noticed a new deal... the owner had posted a sign for a new special deal- 90minutes massage for $70 which we'll try next time. She knocked off $5 for us both since we now become a loyal *returning* customer. We came fully ready to pay full price to help support her business & not expecting anything extra so it was a nice surprise of the $5discount. We have yet to make our October body massage appointment (due to me being in the Brooklyn ZipCode LockDown & being extra careful 10/7 to now & my cousin is a teacher waiting on her schedule conflicts to clear up). We will most likely make an appointment next week or just wait until November (and skipping October completely). TIP: Don't eat right before service; we both felt gassy when they massage abdomen area & nose was stuffed up after breathing in oil while sleeping- wait abit Our second experience was better- no gas or stuffy nose.

Came here with a gifted Groupon coupon. When I first arrived you are greeted with a steep stairway…read more Once you overcome the stairs you will see a door to your left that will let you know you have made it. Once I made it in, the ladies were busy folding but one came over to assist me with checking in. They started first with putting hand sanitizer on my hands and then take my temperature. Then they were trying to figure out the Groupon situation. After trying to scan and then trying to type in the number they just wrote it down and told me to mark as redeem. Alright now over that obstacle I was shown where my room was. First impression I have never been to a spa that the walls didn't meet the ceiling so you can hear everything from every direction. The beds were not very comfortable to lay on and didn't have the warming blankets to help with folks like me that stay cold. Now on to the massage. Well it all started pretty good but started going down him very quick. I asked for another blanket due to being cold and they placed a few towels on my to help. Then when I am trying to relax there is an two employees having conversation pretty loudly in the other room area, the music then shuts off so it appears even louder, and then with my towel basically rolled off exposing my side and part of my butt the lady opens the door and leaves it open while she walks out the room. I am not a huge modest person but hey now there's people walking around and I don't need anyone getting ideas. So after that I really couldn't relax because not only did it happen that once but it happened again. I asked her to please stop leaving with my towel exposing me. She just giggled. (Facepalm) Once the session was over they were then wanting to talk and asked me what their tip was going to be. From my understanding I thought it was up to the customer to decide that.....and then stated normally at least $10 or more is good. I was shocked that I was getting told what someones tip is going to be. Maybe I need a reality check but what if I thought you did a horrible job...then what happens? She told me they prefer cash tip because a card tip they will have to charge me another $1 for the card fee. All in all I will not go back to this place on my own accord. I have been to so many decent massages places that even with the Groupon I would t go back.

Overall very disappointing…read more Small, no frills, clean, professional, priced reasonably. These are all positives. But the key variable, the massage, a complete letdown. While it is certainly possible that one might get a good massage here, I cannot recommend the place. I did give them two stars because Relax appears to employ a number of different therapists and it's very possible the guy I had was not representative of the ability of the others -- but I cannot justify another $100++ to find out.

Excellent massage place in the West Village. I've been three or four times - typically when I've…read morestrained a muscle in my back (have a lot of trouble with my low back and traps - despite being in my mid-20s and fit). I've seen two separate therapists (male and female) and both were great. The space is no frills but relaxing (kind of nice not to have to deal with a stand-offish receptionist at a spa). The price certainly isn't cheap but is incredibly reasonable for NYC (around $95). I've had a number of disappointing massages at places like The Plaza and Bliss for double the price - you won't be disappointed by Relax.

Wonderful massage. It's a home space so there aren't any spa amenities like a sauna or steam room…read morebut the massage is so good that you won't miss them.

This place is filthy. The space smelled bad and everything felt unclean from the moment I walked…read morein. I should have left immediately, but I tried to give it a chance. The massage itself was sexually inappropriate and violating. About 90% of the session was focused on my butt, and I repeatedly felt the masseuse pressing and humping his genitals against my arm and hand. I was confused and definitely questioned myself in the moment, trying to understand what was happening. Afterward, I found a review from years ago describing the exact same behavior. That confirmed what I was experiencing. Realizing this has been happening to other women for years makes me feel sick. I strongly advise anyone, especially women, not to go here.

Lovely family owned and run massage spot. If you're not looking for it you'll miss it as the steps…read moredown as quite steep and it is in the basement. Tony the owner is an extremely affable older gentlemen and his son and his son's girlfriend work here. He was a soccer team therapist when living in China so he knows his stuff. Got the 1 hour massage, lotion only (which I prefer no oil please), and it was just what I needed.

I had Lipo 360 and first few days was feeling horrible. Recovery wasn't easy on me. I was so scared…read moreto get the massage because of pain, but after first session (which should be the most difficult) - it was such a relief! Pain was minimal, but results that u feel afterwords are amazing! I was looking forward for the next session. Massages are absolute MUST for your recovery. I highly recommend Lisa and the service she provides!

Omg so I surprised my friend with a massage, my day was horrible, I was 30 min behind, they really…read moreworked with me, Lisa did a great job... and payed great attention to trouble areas! Loved it! It's a must for ever visit to nyc!

My wife and I discovered this spa from a Groupon Coupon. The spa itself is not glamorous but the…read moremasseuses are extremely good. I recently had Dodo, who I will call the Body Whisperer. She was able to locate every area of my body that was problematic and there were alot. She got the area in my shoulder, my hip and my hamstring. She found the pain points and worked on them hard. It was like having accupuncture on steroids. I could not believe how intuitive she was in isolating the trouble spots. My shoulder was so problematic, I was thinking I may need surgery. One day later it was significantly better. I would say she is as good as a Physical Therapist, if not better. I took the 90 minute massage and other than one 2 minute water break, she worked on me the entire time.

Just had my first massage at New Spa 7. Fantastic experience! Better massage than any of the…read morechains and much less expensive. Highly recommend!