I am visiting Boston and I searched up "best massage places" on TikTok which led me here. I saw a…read morefew good reviews and I love a good hole in the wall, so I decided why not! Trust me, I wanted to love this place so bad!!! I was so excited and came in with a positive attitude. The massage itself is not typical. You stay clothed and there are no rooms, just curtain dividers which kind of threw me off but whatever, I was still feeling hopeful. My first red flag was the fact that they did not ask my preference regarding the gender of the masseuse. They gave me a man which I don't typically allow but it was fine because I was clothed. Anyways, the part of the massage, the head and neck was nice. The feet portion was absolutely horrendous. My standards are not high but this straight up did not feel good at all. He had two long nails that were DIGGING into my skin when he was "massaging". Genuinely every moment I was wishing for it to be over. Even without the nails, it would still have been uncomfortable because the pressure points and areas where he was massaging were not right. I actually left feeling worse. I understand that I could have gotten up and left but I wanted to see if it would eventually improve? When I was paying, the woman arrogantly asked "how will you be paying for the tip?". I told her I would not be tipping because I didn't enjoy the service and she demanded reasoning... what is up with these people? I feel so annoyed that I wasted my money on this!! I take responsibility for not standing up for myself but I'm still pissed! My feet hurt even now while writing this. I'm sure the quality of service differs between employees but I wouldn't take my chances.

There was two of us and we got the basic foot massage. Just bring cash because they do charge extra…read morefor using your card, but we were late and they were still very helpful and OK with it and it felt excellent for 45 minutes. I was in a euphoric relaxing journey.

Authentic Thai massage and very professional. Highly recommend! I loved the reflexology and the hot…read morestones.

The quality of the back massage was very good, and I felt relaxed afterward. The room temperature…read morewas a bit low, which slightly affected comfort.

I was a first time guest and requested a male, they set me up with Danny and he was amazing! I came…read morein for a 60 and ended up extended it to 90! He listened to my needs and made sure he worked out all of my knots and tension. I will definitely be back. Thank you.

Very courteous, professional, and a clean environment in a great location. I was greeted as I…read morewalked in and then discussed what massage style was needed, I elected Deep Tissue, they applied a nice even pressure that worked out the knots. Highly recommend.

100% worth the hype, haven't felt this good in years. Incredible deep tissue massage…read more Thank you!

They are closed due to Covid until further notice. This post is as of October 20, 2022. You can…read moretext (617) 792-6304 to inquire when they will re-open.

I was traveling from out of State and after days of lots of walking, my feet were sore and achy. I…read morewas staying nearby and I stumbled across this spa and walked in and got a 1 hour foot massage. The massage was nice and soothing on my feet however, the talking, conversation between my masseuse and the front desk person called for not much of a relaxing experience. Once it was time to pay (cash) I was told the minimum tip was $15.00. So with that said, it was an "OK", experience.

This place was such a great idea. There is nothing better after days of walking around Boston then…read moregetting a nice foot message. They squeezed us in as Walk-ins and treated us with such amazing customer service. My wife and I walked out of there with a new level of relaxation and would definitely go back next time we go to Boston

I've been here twice and gotten 2 different services, the 60 mins Asian Body Works (Tuina) with Hot…read moreStones and the 60 mins Foot Reflexology with Asian Body Works. The massage has always been very good and reception is very nice. Both times I have used a Groupon and booked an appointment for the same or next day (once I called because I was close by and they got me in for an appointment 10 mins later). Maybe it's because I go on weekdays, but they seem to have lots of availability. The massage is always very thorough and my body feels excellent after. They tend to use firm pressure -- I don't mind some pain during my massage but you can ask them to be lighter. Language barrier can be an issue so you may want to let reception know before you go in for the massage. The 60 mins Asian Body Works (Tuina) with Hot Stones was full body including scalp and face but not feet and you removed your clothes. The 60 mins Foot Reflexology with Asian Body Works included a foot soak, focused on feet and legs, and you kept your clothes on for the body works massage. I preferred the body works with hot stones from masseuse David, who asked multiple time if the pressure was good and it really felt amazing! If you care more about the foot massage and less about the body, then I would opt for the foot reflexology (the massage I had was fantastic as well). The space is clean, beds are very comfortable, and ambiance is nice. The different massage areas are divided by screens rather individual rooms separated by walls. I don't mind this, but I can see how some would not prefer it. When I went for the foot reflexology, I was in a shared room with a stranger -- this was fine for me because you do not remove your clothes for this service. I found it a little weird initially but did not care during the actual massage; again, I can see how some people may not enjoy this setup. Overall, Nomad offers very high quality massage at a reasonable price point, not overly extravagant. I will definitely go back regularly!

My review has been upgraded to 5 stars because even after so so many years, I'm still a loyal…read morecustomer. They've been so consistently good that we've not had to find another massage place. So many good points to note: - They usually have an opening even the day of - Their massages start fairly on time - Front desk is friendly and attentive - Every massage therapist I've had has been wonderful - We've introduced this place to many friends and relatives and they've all rated their visit 5 stars - And most importantly, I've felt rejuvenated and relaxed after every massage and I'm looking forward to booking my next appointment I'm happy this place exists in the neighborhood!

I really needed a massage and I stopped by Jian Min because I've always seen it on my walks around…read moreChinatown. This is located on the ground level and when you first walk in, it's very clean and relaxing. I did a walk in on the weekend and they were able to help me with a 60 min massage immediately. You need to pay for the service first and they're also cash only. They bring you to a room where it's pretty no frills, but the massage was amazing. My masseuse told me to tell her if she needed to change the pressure, and she was able to accommodate. She focused heavily on my neck and lower back, and she was so strong - in the best way because I like deep tissue massages. She spent a full 60 min with me and towards the end, she advised me to do cupping. I didn't see this as upselling - she seemed concerned that there was still tension. I did the cupping and she even mentioned that she was doing to do cupping all over my body instead of just my back because of the tension. After 1 hour and 15 min, I was done and felt less tension in my muscles. I would definitely come back. They were reasonably priced and I felt great at the end.

Inappropriate touching. DO NOT GO!!!!! I went a few days ago and they touched me inappropriately…read more. I cannot believe that place is allowed to be open.

Been here several times and always enjoy my massage. Excellent place to have in the communityread more

Absolutely terrible. I was 10 minutes into getting a massage when another person came into the room…read moreand said I had to leave because they just booked 2 new reservations. I said, "But I'm getting a massage now!" Nobody spoke English so I was very confused. They made me get dressed and leave, but the best part was they wanted me to pay! I WILL NEVER step foot in this place. They basically kicked me out because they could make more money on a couple who didn't want to wait. Stay away!

Help Me Relax was an excellent place with outstanding customer service and a truly excellent…read moremassage. From the moment I called to check availability until the time I left, everything was handled very professionally. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made the entire experience relaxing and seamless. I would definitely recommend this place and will be returning again if I'm in the city again.

I have become a regular customer at Help Relax Me with Pin (or Penny) as my practitioner…read more Tranquill, Zen, Clean, Safe, Relaxing, OMG, - some of the descriptive words that apply here. I live in NH and take the bus to South Station; then a 15 minute walk to 'Help Relax Me' for Penny's Thai Massage and Bodywork. I have an illness with a common recurring symptom of muscle rigidity sometimes lasting days. Inevitably this rigidity gets ahead of my efforts. So I often turn to Massage. I request a 90 minute Traditional Thai Combination. Penny performs deep tissue, acupressure, hot stone, cupping and more! Then there is the stretching! I walk out of the studio with relaxed muscles, a body aligned and in balance. For me, on day 2, I feel great. The relief last for a few weeks. My illness is Parkinson's Disease. This is my personal experience - It Works for me and my PD symptoms. I am not a doctor, this business doesn't make any claims to cure or relieve PD symptoms. I am not affiliated with this business other than as a client. My experience with the skills of Penny performing the therapy has been very good.

I've received a few Thai massages in the past and honestly this one has truly been one of the best!…read moreI chose a 90min Thai combo massage, with a focus on therapeutic/deep tissue. Mod really got all those knots out and checked in to see how the pressure was for me. Absolutely recommend this health spa and will be returning in the future!

Authentic Thai massage that was just what my body needed. To get to them you go up a flight of…read morestairs and it's the door on the right. The ladies were very kind and the massage bed was comfortable. The only thing that took away from the experience was some street noise since rooms all had windows. I'd definitely go back though, overall great. Cash discount