I am so happy that I gave this location a second chance because I just had a really great experience here. 10 years ago my husband and I came here with a Groupon for massages. He had the best time and I had one that left much to be desired. His masseuse did the whole shebang and mine wore too many hats, stopping my massage to check out customers and answer phones. I had a decent massage in the end but the experience was not a good one.
Fast forward to a couple days ago when I had the luck of an impromptu day off with a babysitter, and decided to take advantage and go for a hard morning run and then a massage. I made the appointment the day before after checking their reviews on Yelp. I used to visit the Elmsford location when we lived in Westchester but now that we're back in the Bx, the Yonkers loc is closer and the reviews looked promising so I decided to give them another shot. I will say that year ago when they became more established, they reached out to me to try them again, stating that they had improved but I was skeptical and happy with the alternative I found in their place so I never went back.
I was happy to be able to make such a last minute appointment for an 11A massage. I woke up early and had a nice run, came home and showered and then head up to Yonkers. I got there early, around 1040A and parked in the free parking at the end of street (look for the Healthy Massage Parking signage). Ana was working up front and immediately took me in so I did not have to wait. I think I may have been their first customer of the day so I'm happy I got there early.
I entered the room, disrobed and got on the table. Ana was my masseuse. I needed a 90-minute deep tissue massage. It has been a very long time since I received a massage and I'm so full of knots it always makes the masseuse comment on how tight I am and this visit was no different. She spent a lot of much-needed time on my back, shoulders and neck, where I carry all of my tension. She constantly asked if I was OK and whether the pressure was too much. I'm sure she was worried about hurting me because I groan and moan. I feel intense pressure but breathe through it because for me, personally, it is necessary to work out the knots in my muscles.
Ana went above and beyond just as most masseuses I've had, who will use their entire body weight to work the knots out of my muscles. By the end, I was very loose and relaxed. I felt euphoria all day. I can not tell you the last time I felt that way after a massage. I walked to my car and sat, began to write an updated review (which erased), smiling the entire time. I returned home, ecstatic, raving about the massage I just had and how great I felt. Days later and I am still reaping the benefits, at least until my next run day.
30- and 60-minute massages are pretty much one dollar per minute but you get more bang for your buck at the 90+ minute packages. If you have the time, I would suggest getting at least a 60 minute or longer massage to benefit. Making an appointment was easy. I called near closing because it was a very last minute decision and they accommodated me with no issue. It's safe to say that I'll definitely be coming back. read more