*Part 2 of 2* 1/26/25…read moreTHE MASSAGE: Cici (The Blonde in the light pink dress who squeezed my glutes) my therapist liked the feel of my skin and complimented me on this. She has obviously been in the dark dark massage palor longer that I, so she saw more details of my body than I could see her. Only her dress stood out in this dark dark room with the dark dark setting mood. Cici began her preliminary massage targeting my neck and shoulders. The amount of pressure she used was fantastic. She checked with me to see if I needed more, less or the same pressure. I appreciated this. I noticed when Cici talked, her pronunciations of every word she spoke was crystal clear. This woman is more than she appears to be. She sound like one of my college professor from Marshall University. Cici moved down to my lower back and glutes without using oil or lotion. Remember, this is still the preliminaries of the massage. Kneading my back and butt felt great with steady pressure. There were times Cici climbed on the table to apply more pressure and this was welcomed. Cici got down to my calves and feet, but did not go 100% in on my feet. This was targeted for later on.. When the preliminaries ended, oil was rubbed on to her hands to warm the oil up before applying it to my skin. Cici started back again on my neck and worked on my shoulders and neck. From time to time Cici asked some questions to pass the time. Once again Cici's knowledge of the English language was on expert level. I think she knows more things than she let's on in front of her colleague Anna. The back massage with oil was great, but not enough ws used on the glutes. The feeling of friction started happening and I asked for more oil. Cici obliged. Cici switch up her strokes, pressure and styles for the massage she was doing. This came in handy while massaging my shoulder, chest and stomach. The massage was getting good when my hour ended. This was to be 90 minutes which was cut short. I did see one guy waiting for his massage who had fallen asleep waiting for Cici to finish with me. My wife's massage ended up being longer, because Anna had to answer the door when guest came calling. My wife also said she saw Anna paying more attention to watching the clock then massaging her. There is a name for this. Clock Watcher or CW. Nevertheless, I guess Anna preferred massaging men than women. Possibly not massaging couples together or individually. This is just a guess. The cost dropped down to $140 with a $20 tip for each lady. Both lady were very polite dispite the non commitment of the 90 minutes we wanted to get. We might just come back here again. I look forward to reading someone else Review on here. Overall, I give this place 4 stars, but 5 stars for the very convenient parking area for this business.

Nancy is the best. I've had so many massages and walked away unhappy but not with Nancy. She knows…read morewhat she's doing.

I went there the first time last February. And, I can't believe the owner lady still remembered me…read morewhen I showed up the second time I visited after my half-marathon. This shop is on Lake City Way and 137th. There isn't a big sign, but you can find it if you pay attention. There's parking on the side of the building they are in. It's always a plus for me! They are very accommodating! My sister and I wanted to stay in the same room next to each other. And, they made it happen! They had a portable massage table set up and it's just as comfortable as the non-portable massage table. There are tons of towels and blankets. If you are cold, you can always tell them to turn on the heater. As far as the massage goes, both masseuses are good. They have pretty much the same way of how to massage in an hour. It was very relaxing. The next was even better! If you have any sore spots you want to emphasize, tell the masseuse. They will totally strengthen that part for you. Full body is $60 per hour. An appointment is highly recommended! Make sure you drink water before and after the massage (they will provide water)!

Laurel Spa in Seattle is excellent. Located on Lake City Way in Seattle. They have off street…read moreparking in the building in the underground parking garage. You just need to call and they can open the parking garage door. My massage was so relaxing. The Chinese masseuse asked if I wanted strong, medium, or soft. I choose medium and had a wonderful massage. I look forward to returning soon. By the way they have moved to 11038 Lake City Way Ne Suite A

My adult daughter and I got massages on Thanksgiving and had completely different experiences! My…read moremasseuse spoke English, hers did not. Hers didn't turn off ger phone, which kept dinging. She took my daughters hair out of the bun, even after she requested not to get any.oil in it. She spent a little of time brushing.my daighters hair, and was noisy. The 2nd half hour was a good massage, but she did not get the hot stones that I did, and when I requested heat for both of us, they moved the heater from her room to mine(apparently they only had one). On the other end of the spectrum, my masseuse asked if wanted swedish or deep tissue (same $70 for 1 hour, zelle preferred but venmo accepted), paid ahead of service). She did seriously firm deep tissue and fascia release. Excellent work throughout the body and plenty of focus where I requested. No.oil in my hair, as requested. The house on exterior needs some work (careful of 1st stair atep, and for 1st visit o advise daylight) Interior is fine, and clean.

probably the worst massage I've ever had. the masseuse's phone kept ringing for the first 10…read moreminutes until I asked her to turn it off. she would not stop talking to me and I don't think she was properly trained in massage because her technique was sloppy, inconsistent, and sometimes painful. to her credit, she eventually stopped talking so much and got into an okay rhythm but it was mostly really bad and a waste of time. i was told to pay in Zelle, which is unusual for most massage places. Additionally, the location was dank and sketchy.

First - sign now says "Healing Touch", not Champion…read more Second, three thumbs up. Excellent, attentive service. Very relaxing. They do have a pre-massage shower (stand up) available.

I've been to many massage spas and this has to be one of the best experiences I've ever had! I…read morewould highly recommend this massage spa 100%! I felt like I was royalty! I received a very thorough deep tissue massage, and the massage therapist was very gentle on my tender areas! They are very professional at what they do! If you're looking for an affordable yet awesome experience, I would highly recommend this massage spa!!!! I already tell that they have earned a repeat customer! I hope they are reading these reviews because I could not think of one change that would make them any better! Thank you for your proffeionalizm and services! Larry

Sarah is amazing, if you are looking for a serious deep tissue massage. Gifted body worker with…read moremany years of experience.

The staff give a great massage and are very kind. After my massage I feel light and relaxed. They…read morecheck in and listen well if something is tender or too intense.

My favorite massage place in Seattle. Lower price than most, and worth it. I suffer from horrible…read moreback pains, and they're so patient with me. Could not recommend more.

In short 3.5 stars rounded up for quality of care. The…read morebuilding/facility doesn't make for a welcoming setting, but the people are nice and everything goes smoothly. In long 4 months ago, my lovely bride had a massive stroke, and she has a long road to recovery. One of her neurologists referred her here as part of her care. She needs to wake up the muscles and nerves on her left side, and reduce pain and spasm at the same time. This definitely helps. We pulled up on the east side of the building, and there's a big sign announcing the business. It's not until you get up to the door that you see a tiny little sign saying that the massage clinic is on the other side of the building, and you've arrived at the hair salon side. Evidently, the owner has 2 professional passions she has combined into one enterprise that goes from one side of the building to the other. Since my wife still uses a chair to get around for a while longer, this was pretty frustrating, but the front desk guy realized he hadn't warned us over the phone, and he caught us before we loaded back up to go around the building. (Incidentally, this side of the building qualifies as accessible--but the blackberries and trash do get in the way when you come through the curb cut). Since we had a professional referral, our insurance was all set up in their system and there was no copay. Hitting your out-of-pocket max for the year has its perks! Looks like some other reviewers hit snags with insurance paperwork but that was not the case at all for us. We did some paperwork that took maybe 5 minutes. Dude called us 10 minutes before the appointment to let us know we'd be doing paperwork...what he hadn't done was let us know more than 10 minutes before the appointment that it would help to be early. Thankfully, since we were the only ones in the place, this didn't jack up their schedule (or ours). We worked with an awesome clinician who really knows her stuff and helped loosen up my bride's limbs a ton. She had an easier time walking, moving her arm, flexing her hand, and so on. Better than she's been able to do in several days, actually. We got some great tips about home therapies, too. Now, this is a dark building, inside and out. The hallways are narrow. The furniture is old and rickety. But they play soft music, they're pleasant, and they're organized. Best of all, they know what they're doing, and the therapeutic massage is truly therapeutic. We have at least a dozen visits covered, I think, and we'll use all of them for sure. This really helps.

Don't go here. I am injured and needed a therapeutic massage. The first masseuse completly missed…read morethe area that needed the most help. My second appointment was with a very skilled therapist. He made me feel great and as a result enjoyed a week of being able to enjoy my life. After that massage I made more appointments and was disappointed that I couldn't schedule more with this person. He only works early (he had explained this and spoke with disrespect for those who can't get up early and make it to an early appointment). In the week following my appointment I was notified that an early appointment had opened up. I took it. A few days later the receptionist called to say that she has a hard time getting to the office by 9 a.m. on Sundays. She went on to explain that if she isn't there, to just go around to the back because a door will be open and to just come in. When I arrived the office was dark. I knocked. I peered through the window. A light was on in the back of the building. I walked around in the rain. As I entered I was berated by the masseuse because he didn't want me coming in the open back door as I had been instructed. We ended up having a quarrel. I would rather continue living my life in pain than have anyone at this sloppy and dingy business. You will be hapoier going somewhere else.

This woman knows what she is doing! Karen Smarter, of…read moreSmarter Massage, is about the best massage therapist I have come across in my many years of having massage. Before moving out of state last fall, I saw her for two years and I still pine for her massage to this day. She has had years of experience and uses many therapeutic modalities such as sports massage, cranio-sacral, deep tissue, etc. She applies the correct technique and I have never walked out of there feeling like I was pummeled instead of truly cared for. She also takes the time to teach her clients about what they can do for themselves at home. She was with me throughout my pregnancy and helped resolve many of the normal pregnancy related aches and pains that I had. My baby even knew her voice when we first visited her after he was born! She's a great person, very intuitive and even takes insurance if need be.

Karen Smarter is an incredible massage therapist. She always amazes me by knowing just what by…read morebody needs and then applies whichever massage technique will best met those needs at the time. One of the biggest bonuses for me has been a hugh reduction in migraine headaches. My husband is also a big fan. He had problems for years with his tailbone after a biking injury. One session with Karen and his pain was gone for good.