Last night had an amazing massage with Stephanie at the new temporary location in Santa Monica…read more The space is cozy, relaxing and special. Unfortunately, the original space in Pacific Palisades was lost in the fires. This business was voted best spa in the Palisades at the end of last year. I have been dealing with back pain and finally slept through the night. Feeling great!

Had a massage here today with Stephanie K and she was great! A full hour massage was so relaxing…read moreand soothing for stress related tightness all over my body. I asked her I just need her to knead out the knots and kinks caused by stress and she did wonders. Came out feeling like a happy new person--relaxed and ready to take on the work week again! Thank you Steph for making me feel like a human again!

Liz is not only a very talented and experienced master of her craft, she's also a very warm…read morewelcoming and fun person. Im chronically suffering from tight hips and hamstrings, and I left after the treatment feeling absolutely relaxed, happy and even (somehow) looking better! Worth every penny! What are you still doing here reading? Go visit Liz!!

She had some magic in her because she instinctively knows where to go. But instead of going…read morestraight to the sore spot, she circles around it slowly so the area relaxes before she goes in and does her magic. She's in a league of her own. Highly recommend.

This is officially my favorite nail salon in Santa Monica. I have been here several times and was…read morewaiting to write a review if I could say they are consistent. They are. It is on flourishing and fun Montana Ave. A great stroll for boutiques and so many good restaurants. And Cha Spa! They do massages as well ... not as an after thought as most nail places do where they may do an extended leg or neck rub while your nails are drying. No, this is a serious massage place with a separate large room, curtained private spaces, spa music and good deep rubs. I had Bill. My friend loved Anna. And they have an outdoor area for nails and massages, as well during Covid, it seems. On a lazy Sunday I took full advantage with a friend to do both. Tip: do the massage 1st, so your fresh polish or gel is not ruined It's as clean & beautiful & serene as it looks on the pictures. I'm usually super picky about the hygiene of a spa and this place definitely meets the bar and goes above & beyond to ensure a nice ambiance. The decor is gold and white. Like the other locations but I like the hood! Technicians are great. I have tried a few and I adore Rose - high skills, the products they use are very high quality a wide selection of colors including the latest holiday specials, and they also carry my favorite Gel X polishes!!! Rose did my pedi and leg scrub -- what a goddess! Theresa did my manicure. She is so sweet and patient. A hot towel treatment is included in the manicure, as well as a gentle massage as you're waiting for the nails to dry -- taking that into account, the price is reasonable. Receptionist was nice & friendly. BTW, they have there own parking lot, but on weekends, it gets jammed. On 12th there is street parking. I thing 2 hours. Meters on Montana. Honestly, I hesitated to write this review because then everyone will find out about them and I won't be able to book an appointment as easily. LOL ... but this place is worth a shoutout. Photo of Summer Nail Studio - New York, NY, United States

My first time there, my son treated us to a foot massage. The woman used her free hand to stroke,…read morenot massage, my feet while on her phone with the other hand. Awful! Got a gift card, so returned and tried full body massage. Big man-kept putting all his weight on my little back, elbows directly on my spine. I couldn't breathe. The whole massage was so painful. I don't know why I let it continue. I guess I was trying to be tough. I should've tapped out. For the remaining credit, I went back for nails. I showed her the gift card. She looked at it and she said I could pay the difference. Okay. The actual service went okay except for the minimal effort, and no results, on callous removal-an up-charge service. But then.... I hand her the gift card to pay and she hands it back to me and says sorry, that's only for massage. Says right on the card Massage, Nails etc. And I presented it prior to service. Unbelievable. Charges me full price and asks me to Venmo her directly. Hmm. I am not going back.

Christina is an attuned listener...let's start from there. One cannot heal unless one…read morelistens...Christina listened to my concerns and addressed them with great understanding and skill. She was perfectly gentle or firm as needed for the best treatment and results. I noticeably improved after every session! I'm so lucky to live within minutes of her practice, but it's absolutely worth the drive if you don't. Susan L

Great Massage! Worth…read morethe drive from Santa Monica to the Pacific Palisades. I usually like to stay local when I get a massage but this was a fantastic experience. The massage space is bright and very private. This is much better than the usual massage place or massage spa with 12.5 boring rooms. She's very professional and makes you feel very comfortable from the beginning. Anyone looking for a good intuitive massage experience from an expert, should check her out. The drive to Pacific Palisades is worth it.

I'm writing a follow-up review to highlight the effectiveness of Carlo Petrini's bodywork. Over the…read morepast several months, Carlo has successfully treated multiple issues for me, including Achilles tendonitis, shoulder pain, and lower back pain. His work consistently provides both immediate relief and long-term improvement. What sets Carlo apart is his deep knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics. He doesn't just address the symptoms -- he identifies underlying imbalances and treats them with precision. Each session feels highly targeted and clinically effective, and I notice measurable progress after every visit. As someone who has tried many different modalities for pain management and injury recovery, I can confidently say Carlo's work is exceptional. If you are looking for evidence-based, results-driven bodywork, he is the practitioner I would recommend without hesitation. Thanks to his work I'm back to playing tennis 2-3 times a week and enjoying 5-mile beach walks pain-free!

Carlo's approach to massage incorporates eastern theology & breathing techniques to allow the body…read moreto relax for optimal healing. I actually feel stronger walking through life after working with Carlo. Amazing stuff!

I called the day of and they were able to accommodate me that evening. I had a Swedish massage with…read moreMarsha and she was so nice and made sure I was comfortable/the pressure was right/ etc. The place is very clean and everything was very easy. It is an affordable massage and it was what I was looking for. You can hear if someone is talking in the other rooms, but there really wasn't much of that, I think just people checking out. Overall, I'm happy this place is in walking distance to me!

The core reason to come here? Great massages with heated massage tables! I've been here a handful…read moreof times and each deep tissue massage was legit. My friend enjoyed her pre-natal massage as well where they gave her a pillow to hug while on her side. They even have the bars up top if you'd like to have your back walked on Thai-style. The rooms are quiet and did I mention that the tables are heated? The latter makes a huge difference to the experience, but you can always choose to have it shut off. There's a parking lot in the back and reservations are recommended though they have a bunch of massage therapists available if you walk in. The current prices are pretty affordable at $68/hr but because of that, do be aware they expect higher than average tips anywhere from $25-$35/hr. Super worth it!

I have been going to Grace for years. She was assigned to me the first time I went to Massage…read moreTherapy. There was no need to look for another massage therapist. I was recently there for a 2 hour massage and fell asleep rather than wake me to turn over she waited for me to wake up. I am still "floating" a week later. Grace is wonderful!

January 20, 2020…read more I have been consulting with Grace Bruno, Certified Massage Therapist for 5 years now. I sought out a specialist in lymphatic massage due to a long-standing unilateral edema stemming from a childhood injury. My left leg was re-injured in my 30's, necessitating a venogram evaluation that revealed damage to a venous valve in my left side. Regular weekly lymphatic massages were indicated, to prevent the development of chronic stasis with damage to the leg, and a risk of thrombophlebitis. As a doctor, I knew well that these things would need to be addressed. A previous course of lymphatic treatment needed to be re-instituted and I was fortunate to find Ms. Bruno. Grace is highly trained, and educated in massage techniques. She is skilled in Lymphatic Drainage, Craniosacral, Swedish, Shiatsu and Deep Tissue massage. The first two require highly sub-specialized training and can be difficult to find if you need that treatment. Grace is a practitioner who is technically skilled and intuitive. She has enormous kindness as well as integrity. She is a good choice for anyone who suffers from chronic back pain, any kind of arthritis, recovery from surgery and it's complications, and other conditions. All of these cause stress and are exacerbated by it. Her training and early practice involved an in-patient medical setting. Her experience with illness and recovery sets her apart from most massage therapists. Furthermore, as a person, she is indefatigable in her quest for knowledge and excited by pushing the boundaries of her competence, to understand as much as she can about each person she treats. I couldn't recommend Grace BRUNO more highly for all of these reasons, and have referred patients of mine to her with excellent results. M. Christina Benson MD DLFAPA; Assoc.Clinical Prof DAVID Geffen School of Medicine

Tony is great if you like a deep tissue massage. Kind professional staff. Always feel great leaving…read morehere.

I am a tough critic when it comes to a good quality, relaxing, yet therapeutic massage. I tried…read moreForever Thai massage this morning, and Penny was my masseuse. The raving reviews left me with high expectations going in. These were not only met but were exceeded. For the price of a one hour Thai combination deep tissue massage, this place simply cannot be beat. Penny is not a large woman, in any sense of the word, but her strength is legendary and she was able to get into all my known, and some unknown, knots. I left my massage, feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and to be quite honest, lie on my feet. There is ample free parking available, and I especially love the separated private rooms for some added peace. If you like massages where they go in and breakdown your knots, I give this place five out of five stars.

Always a good stop. Keep in mind ever theripist is different and so is clients preference…read more This is a client / theripist Communication Massage By that I mean you should tell your theripist what matters to you if pressure is TOO much if you prefer rhythmic and soothing. Overall Theripist's are great if your looking for a healing touch '‍

I've been going here for years, as it's convenient, inexpensive, and the massages are great. Even…read moreas the prices increased, I still felt it was worth it. But I went yesterday for a 90 minute massage ($93). Before I went, they called me to tell me that a $35 minimum tip was required. And that last time I only tipped $25. First of all, why are they recording our tip amount? Does the value of service depend on what we tipped previously? Secondly, a $35 minimum tip on a $93 massage is outrageous. Then when I was in the massage room, the sign states that $40 minimum tip is expected for a 90 minute massage. That's insane. That's almost 50%. For massages, a 20% tip is normal and 25% is for great service. Almost 50% is beyond ridiculous. There are no frills or extras here. So the majority of the cost should be going to the masseuse, right? So why are they asking, no, requiring so much for a tip?!! Also, as the customer, don't I get to choose how much I feel is earned based on the service each time?! I know cost of living has increased but then maybe their salaries need to increase. Not demand an outrageously high minimum tip. If this is how this business will continue to operate, I will not be returning. Which is unfortunate since I've loved this place for years.

Almost don't want to recommend Cece and risk her being even busier, but this hidden gem of a…read moremassage spot is too good to remain hidden. Same day appointments are often available. However do note that it's cash only. While they do offer 60 minutes, 90 minutes is the sweet spot. For the location and services, it's a steal at $99 for 90 mins, with $33 recommended tip. This is a legit Thai spa, with staff who were trained in CMT in Thailand. The place is clean and the music is not intrusive. Lighting is dim and you can truly relax and feel like a new person after being rolfed. Despite a plethora of available modalities, the sweet spot is a Swedish-Thai combo. You get the best of both worlds, with the Thai introducing warming oils to the mix. Note: No shower facilities available, so if you are finicky, skip the oil. Although it's recommended. As soon as you enter, you fill in a questionnaire for any focus areas and any other instructions for your masseuse. Within 2 minutes you are let into your private massage and the masseuse works her magic. There's no clock watching and you get the entire time you booked. As the massage progresses and the modalities switch, you can feel the tension and knots disappear. It reminds me of Thailand level massages. There's limited conversation and you simply let your body relax and feel renewed. Tip: Medium firm is a sweet spot for massage intensity.

Annie is amazing and my go-to girl whenever I'm in desperate need for an excellent deep tissue…read moremassage. I love it when she steps all over me and squeezes all the tension out of my body. She's so sweet & kind and very intuitive. She listens and hears what your body needs. Can't recommend her more highly. Price is very fair for the quality of work provided. The spa is lovely, no-frills comfortable & clean. The woman who is at the front desk always so sweet. :)