Since I gotta pay out of pocket for massage now, I thought I'd try Chinatown and see how it stands…read moreup against the rmt I've had over the years. I'm no expert but this was possibly shiatsu, although they told me this was Chinese massage, and it was different from the usual rmt in that they press on points as well as the usual moves. I was super happy with the service and value. Also the amount of effort she put into the job. I asked for 45 minutes which is $50 cash and seems a fairly standard price in Chinatown. The pace was much faster than I'm used to and it seemed that I almost got the usual 90 minutes worth in 45. Of course it's not the same, but quite impressive amount of work over the 45 minutes with no downtime or inefficiency. The room was small, clean and quiet, although I went in the evening when it wasn't busy. There was soft Chinese folk guitar twanging playing quietly in the room and the lighting was nice. The white disposable sheet on the table was great. I met two ladies when I went in, and it seemed like they were the only ones there. One was better at English. The one that massaged spoke only Chinese with rudimentary "ok" in English which was fine and I appreciated not wanting to talk. She ended up using the hot towels on my back which felt heavenly. I tipped $20 since that was all I had on my, but felt worth it compared to the usual $156 bill at the clinic with no tip. I'll be back and felt fantastic on the walk home and the next day.

Would only recommend if u need a quick pick me up to rub your feet…read more Let's start out with the positive. Good pressure on the legs...felt hella good. Legs are feeling refreshed ! After the soak and 10 Minutes in, came the constant interruptions of my masseuse, tending to other appointments coming in, making phone calls on her cell phone between touching me , talking to other patrons coming in. Did not hear or see the other masseuses cleaning their hands in a span of 5 seconds. Phone by my feet? Way to decompress hah. In the middle of my massage she asked if a male masseuse could replace me so she can tend to what it seem to b another appointment . I declined and then she proceeded to continue and then talk to a second appointment while being on her phone touching her cell phone and my feet. She then told the other man to undress and told him she would be there in 30 Minutes communicating from The other room. I got then moved To another room to complete my second half of the package and she left me there for another good long moment. She came back rushing,violently rubbing me quickly . Absolutely not peaceful at all. Then i said can you go Slower and she went softer. Then she got on the phone again speaking her language out loud massaging me With one hand . I asked her if she could take the call later she continued her call And ignored me and then she hung up and i asked her to stop. Then she kept saying no i will give u longer time i said no just stop . Will only pay for 30 Mins. Then she kept persuading me and i still declined. If u r looking for sanitary peaceful environment then skip this place. If u don't mind the hustle bustle then come on down.

I made an appointment here for a full body massage and left stress-free and refreshed after my…read moretreatment. The spa is located inside the Dixie Outlet Mall and is accessible both through the parking lot and inside the mall. At both entrances, you're provided with slippers and there are lockers to keep your shoes safe. There are around 10 VIP rooms (solo and couples) for body, food and head massage. There's also tea/coffee and warm/hot water available. The staff are very professional and friendly.

I am a RMT and come to Dixie Q to recharge. I often bring my mother and children and we all enjoy…read morefoot massages at the same time! The space is clean, the people are professional and warm and I always leave feeling great! Nia is my favourite therapist. She is responsive to my needs and requests. I love the deep acupressure massage on my feet. I feel relieved and relaxed when I leave. I highly recommend Nia! Thank you to everyone at Dixie Q. Love this place. I even share it with my own clients!!!!

From what I can tell, I've tried all the massage places on Dundas and super happy with the results…read more To be clear, they are not RMT level from what I can tell, but do have their place as a relaxation therapy and the reflexology is super nice making your feet feel amazing. When a RMT is done right for myself, I notice that I feel stuffed up like I'm getting a cold, which is not what happens with Shiatsu massage, but it's still an incredibly valuable therapy. Turning the corner going north a half a block on Huron, I found Lemon Holistic, in this little out-of-the-way strip of businesses off the main drag, along with a couple interesting restaurants. Lemon Holistic is at 75 Huron, which is on the east side of the street and down in the basement. Walking in and getting greeted, this spot seems to be super casual. I was led around the corner for the reflexology therapy and the chair was a basic low back recliner, nothing special. But omg, the woman, named Ella, was super talented at reflexology and I was glad that I opted, for the first time, to get the 60 minutes. It was pure heaven. The body massage after that was of high quality as well and, even though I didn't look at the clock, it seemed like I received plenty of time for my money, which was $90 plus tip. Great spot that's slightly hidden away, if you want somewhere a little more peaceful, and don't we all!

I got a 60 min massage that was fantastic! The place was clean and quiet. My masseuse followed my…read morepreference of a medium strength massage and avoiding my injured right knee. Perfect. I left there feeling great and calculating when I could return!!

As I work my way through Chinatown going from Spadina east on Dundas, Oriental Natural Beauty…read moreWellness Spa revealed itself as the next candidate for the best value in Chinese Shiatsu massage here in the downtown core. It's got great curb appeal with a bright blue sign and attractive script font scrolling across the front of this spot on Dundas making it difficult to miss. There's the requisite tent sign on the sidewalk highlighting foot massage (reflexology) as well as a couple being massaged (sounds fun!). More rich content visuals adorn the front of this place and the lobby is well lit with an oriental-looking backdrop of bamboo to give it a friendly organic look. There's also a giant "465" above the door so you know where you are, and I like this over-communication so there's no mistakes. Upon entering I was instantly greeted by a friendly person and when I asked about shiatsu massage she instantly said 60 minutes and I nodded, ok! After having previously tried 45 min and then 30 min, it seemed silly not to spend the extra $10 to level up the experience with the 60/60 deal. I was not disappointed with that decision! (Remember people chinatown is a cash-is-king place so don't get whiny about it) The rooms were tiny, omg. There was no way to fall over in here. I guess the tops of the rooms are open as I could easily hear other activity. The rooms are clean and nicely painted. My masseuse was a woman name Mia. As soon as I lay down on the table I could feel my feet against the wall and when I told her, there was no response, so I knew she didn't have much English. Good enough though, no problem with Hello and Turn Over, but rudimentary for sure. She was fantastic, and the most thorough and professional so far with some new moves added that I appreciated, like lifting my leg up and over bending me backwards which felt great. That didn't sound easy for her but she did it, and I appreciate it. This may be due to the 60 minutes, I'm not 100% sure. There was some cheesy instrumental music playing in the background, which could have been louder but overall a pleasant experience. Starting with my first experience with rmt with expert Angela (miss you!) I noticed that when a massage is done right, my head gets congested (light headed too) and I feel like I'm getting a cold temporarily. This likely takes a longer 90 minutes to achieve and get in the zone, but Mia got close to this in the 60 minutes that we had. Makes me wonder what she could do in 90 : )

Husband and I had a great foot massage. 45 minutes of pampering for a great price. Friendly staff,…read moreclean, offered a nice barley tea to sip while relaxing. Would go again for sure.

As a reflexology addict, I have been to many foot spas for decades. I would say, this place was the…read moreworst so far. Many places are "hole in the wall" environment, which is the case here. But I do not mind it, because I focus on massage itself than luxurious embellishments which is not relevant for me as long as I have good, to-the-point deep tissue massage. I was here on a weekday few weeks ago, around 2pm. Getting appointment was easier than other reflexology places, as many places want advanced bookings. I asked for a package with body massage and reflexology here. It started with body massage - I expected deep tissue massage but it felt just gentle rubbing with slow kneading. So, I said to the masseur that I prefer more pressure - then in a few seconds, without any words, she started to apply pressures that were too strong to the point where I had to stop. I would say it was violent. I may be wrong, but I felt that she was upset by my asking for more pressure. It was too strong and later when I went home, I found bruise on the shoulder. I had to apply muscle pain relief ointment for a few days. And reflexology - I expected targeted pressure to specific points on the back of the feet, but the masseur kept rubbing my calf and instep. Again, I asked for pressure to the sole of my feet. She did not target pressure to the points - just rubbed harder on my sole a few minutes. Then she was back to gentle rubbing on my calf and instep. After the massage, she brought hot towel to wrap my feet to finish up, which was VERY hot. After this process, she threw the towels onto the floor, and left, that was it. I felt harmed rather than relaxed. And felt miserable. Probably, I had a bad luck, because many people review this place positively. But I just wanted to leave this review as there may be a gap between like-minded customers' expectations and what they can actually offer.

I've left a review on Google. There are some really solid…read moremasseuse's there. My favorite is Helen who provides an extraordinary massage. I've been there with my sister. It's not a high-end spa. It's a comfy little place tucked into Chinatown East. Great prices and RMT certification if needed.

First - the "receptionist" was abrupt and rude. I booked a time, and within 3 minutes I called to…read morechange the time, she said to be, "are you going to call back and change the time again" When I told my hubby this he was astounded and said we should call and cancel, we did not. when we were driving to the appointment a man called and asked/told us to be there at 5:50 instead of 6:00pm, fine... we were on our way. We were led to a basement to start out hour foot massage. There is a huge sign on the wall that says QUIET, the massage ladies talked the whole time, it was not relaxing at all listening to their chatter. The basement was in fact dark and dingy. The chairs we sat in were covered in towels, who knows if they were clean. My massage was just ok, My husband enjoyed his foot massage, he said actually "that was great" I was not keen on the rubber gloves and massage cream that kept drying up on my skin. However, today my legs do feel moisturized. I was recommended this place by my nail salon. Sadly I will not return.

Jessica was excellent, and I would definitely come back for another massage with her. She was…read moreprofessional, skilled, and made the experience very relaxing. Unfortunately, I had a very negative experience with the Chinese gentleman at the front desk, who I believe may be the owner. Before leaving my house, I carefully counted my cash and brought the exact amount needed for the massage. When I handed him the money, he did not count it in front of me. A few seconds later, he came back and claimed that I was $10 short. I am certain I gave the exact amount, so I believe I was unfairly charged an extra $10. The situation felt dishonest and very upsetting. In my opinion, he handled the payment in an unprofessional way, and I felt as though I had been taken advantage of. Guys be very careful when paying cash make sure to count in front of them before leaving the counter. On the other hand, the female receptionist I spoke with was kind, polite, and helpful. I hope that if I return for another massage with Jessica, I won't have to deal with the same gentleman again because this experience left a very bad impression.

No frills massage. Very clean and has private rooms. Would go back for the value and quality of…read moremassage.

Stopped in here and got a 30min foot massage. It was wonderful…read more Very basic no frills setup, and we were seen in the basement. Note not all staff speak English, but the quality of the massage was second to none!

Absolutely excellent! It was my first massage, and I was a little uncertain about starting with a…read moreThai massage (and selecting a male masseuse) BUT I regret absolutely nothing! The massage was so good, and Anton was very experienced and diligent. I checked in, and was treated to water or tea. After filling in a consent form, I was led to the massage quarter by Anton. It was a mattress on the ground with some pillows, with some see through curtains offering limited privacy. There were dimmed and colourful lights, with some groovy exotic background music. I was given a T-shirt and some loose drawstring pants to change, and then Anton walked me through the process. He told me to relax all my muscles - to not resist nor help him in my movements - and that he'd start from the bottom and move upwards. The massage lasted for an hour, and it was the right balance of intensity and comfort. Some parts were of stronger pressure, but when the massage ended, I was so relaxed that I was near asleep! I loved the experience, and will definitely return!

I was not certain but still tried. Really nice experience, good for my back, will come back again.read more