After a very stressful week I stumbled in here unannounced looking for help with some serious knots…read morein my neck, where I had stored one entire bad week's worth of tension. In just a half hour, the masseuse worked primarily my neck and shoulders. It was exactly what I needed. She unlocked some very tight muscles with deep pressure. Walking in, I didn't have full range of motion. She fixed that. I'll go back. I gave this place three stars because it's basic. CASH only. For what it is, it's great. But it's not a fancy spa. My masseuse was the the only one there and at one point she had to stop working on me to greet someone else who walked in. The decor and furnishings are utilitarian, tables are separated by curtains not walls. Everything appeared clean and legit. At the end, she was in a rush for the next customer and I was still squinting and half out of it. As bills flew back and forth, I shorted her tip, which I feel badly about. So if you are thinking about going: give it a try, and slip them an extra buck for me!

Not the professional Chinese Shiatsu massage one would experiance more of a rub massage not deep…read moretissue. I wouldn't go again. Try Zhangs massage for that professional touch and real specialty massage that the chinese are known for.

I texted her, per instructions on her website that text is the best way to contact her. I texted in…read morethe am, and she was open until 9pm That was 3 days ago. She must not need new clients. A response would have been nice. Any business owner that does not return calls for business does not deserve my business.

Laura Carter gives the best massages I've experienced, and she creates a comfortable, warm, and…read moresoothing atmosphere. She's been able to fit me into her flexible schedule without much notice during times when I need stress relief the most. Laura has a quiet, intuitive, and nurturing manner combined with the strength and power to knead away tension. And though I never want the massage to end, I leave feeling absolutely heavenly.

I apologize for this lengthy review! have been a customer of this business dozens of times for…read moreyears, and I will attempt to summarize all of my visits into one review. Body By Design offers many modalities of massage, including Swedish (for relaxation), deep tissue (for muscle knots), trigger point (for tightly contracted muscle fibers and pain), lymphatic (for reducing swelling and edema and supporting the immune system), sports (for athletes), prenatal (for pregnant women), reflexology (no medical diagnoses but a good foot massage), bamboo (for ironing out muscle knots), hot stone (heat for stretching muscles), lomi lomi (which is Hawaiian and is relaxing just like Swedish but uses longer, faster strokes), shiatsu (acupressure and some stretching to restore energy flow and relieve tight muscles), Thai (lots of stretching and compression), etcetera. If you schedule a 1.5-hour or 2-hour massage, then you will have more time to combine multiple modalities into one massage. The business also offers reiki (a gentle touching or hovering of hands for emotional and physical wellbeing), DermoNeuroModulation (which stretches the skin, stimulates nerves, and improves movement), and Ortho-Bionomy (which gently realigns muscles, bones, and fascia to improve posture, heal physical injuries, and relieve stress). Body By Design also offers several enhancements: hot stones or bamboo (mentioned above but also an add-on), cupping (which increases blood flow in muscles and feels very energizing but also leaves temporary red marks on the skin!), aromatherapy (which smells good and relaxes you), exfoliating scrubs for the hands and feet (to remove dead skin cells and soften the skin), CBD oil (to relieve pain and produce relaxation), and oxygen gel (to soften the muscles). Body By Design employs several massage therapists. I have received massages from all of them, and they all have very pleasant personalities and give highly therapeutic massages. In general, I have found that the therapists Heather, Mareena, Sugar, and David talk a little during massages and give somewhat gentler massages. I have found that Mark and Donna Marie talk more, and their information educates me about what exact muscles have knots. Page specializes in Ortho-Bionomy. Prices for services range from $63 for a 30-minute session to $163 for a 120-minute session plus a tip, and you can receive a discount with a membership or a package. Appointments can be easily made either through Body By Design's website, the MindBody mobile application, or telephone, and they send emails and text messages as reminders.

I had a mixed experience here - as the shop was beautiful, the staff was pleasant, but the massage…read morefell short. My "deep tissue" massage was not very deep, not were any of my focus points worked on liked I asked for. And my main gripe, is that my massage therapist talked the entire time, and thats just not what I'm looking for.

Best massage ever! Courtney worked extremely hard on my knots. Can't recommend enoughread more

Courtney was AMAZING!! I was in town for an event and reached out the day before and she was super…read moreresponsive and was able to come to us the next day. I am a "massage snob" and Courtney was one of the BEST massages I have ever had. I know she is opening a new place soon so be sure to find out where and go!!

I had a facial and microdermabrasion with Alexis today, and all I can say is it was fabulous. She…read moreknows and has a passion for skincare, works to cater to your specific skin goals, and has a heart of gold. I will 100% return for more services with Alexis. 10/10!

I would highly recommend Charm Beauty and Esthetics after my awesome experience today! Going in for…read morea Brazilian can be super uncomfortable, I know from experience, and D'Nae made sure I felt comfortable the whole time. I will definitely be back!

Mary will destroy you in the best of ways. I wasn't even prepared and I love a hard massage.read more

Nothing about this place is special, nor does it scream luxury but the service is there! English is…read morevery limited but they make great use of google translate. I went with a friend and she got a full body massage whereas I got a foot massage. For the foot massage, I just sat in a swivel office chair. But we both really enjoyed our massages! For the location, it's priced fairly. We both agreed we would come back again!

Azizan has been a game-changer for me. He customizes each session to your specific needs and is…read moretentative to ongoing injuries or any sensitivities you might have. Azizan has continued to improve my physical health and knowledge of massage along the way. He is a consummate professional, and I highly recommend anyone wanting to explore massage therapy to give him a try!

I was SO thrilled to be able to get a FABULOUS and Covid safe massage in Pittsburgh. Azizan was…read morethe most thorough masseuse I've ever had. I thought I had to give up massage because of the plague, but Azizan provides a clearly well thought out routine to keep us both safe. I'm an avid cyclist, and he knew exactly which muscles would "need the most kneading". Very sensitive to how firm I wanted the massage. I recommend him him without reservation!

Heather is fantastic! I am about to finish out my pregnancy…read moreand contacted her last minute for a prenatal massage. Heather accommodated me at a time that worked for me and was very easy to communicate with. The massage was fantastic and exactly what I needed. I will definitely be reaching out to her again!

A most professional LMT with a great attitude. I highly recommend!…read moreHeather knows what she is doing and provides an excellent experience. She provides a great massage with easy conversation and music of your choice. Very relaxing and therapeutic.

The massage experience is amazing. The staff is very friendly and gives a great massage. When you…read morego ask for Lisa. She has amazing hands

From the owner: Here at Dream Spa, we are a proud Asian Spa located in Pittsburgh, PA! We are professional Asian…read moremassage therapists that are trained to provide all kinds of massages! Best asian massage in town! Our highly trained, licensed Asian massage therapists are here to help you get to those annoying knots on your body and release them, also to help you relax and relieve all built up stress. We serve a wide variety of modalities and add ons are also available including but not limited to Deep Tissue, Swedish, Shiatsu and much more. See our website for more details. You can either Book your appointment via phone call or just simply walk-in anytime where we are always ready to help!