May 2024 My first appointment, massage at Massage Escape Spa. For relevance, I have had approximate 40-60 massages in numerous places/businesses. Today was a 90 minute Sport massage. I arrived a little early and was escorted upstairs to an appropriate private room. The massous was an Asian female. She was very pleasant and we managed with her lack of English. This was a straight-forward no pre-interview type of situation which was fine since I had no need to relate any medical or other historical information. The massage was very good quality and covered all the areas required for an athletic type body and body areas. There was some minor stretching done and it was apparent the massous was capable and knowledgeable of appropriate pressures and anatomy. I was very pleased with quality and price. I will return. End. read more

The massages here are excellent. Good communication, and quality service. Highly recommended!

Highly recommend this massage spa. Sophia / Sofia she is amazing, does really good massage. The techniques used were both therapeutic and relaxing, leaving me feeling rejuvenated and stress-free. I got 90 min totally worth it! read more

I get regular massages because I have chronic pain so when I saw this on Groupon, I decided to give it a try because there were good reviews (they must be old) on Groupon and I liked the 90 minute massage option. Upon walking into the front door, I immediately began to have regrets. It was 90 degrees on the day of my massage, and they didn't have the AC on. It's supposed to be a relaxing spa and I felt like I was going to pass out. When I tried to bring it up, the woman at the front desk sort of giggled at me. Not to be rude, but the front desk woman did not speak English and we had trouble communicating. Then, another man comes out and I ask if the rooms are cooler. He assures me they are. I finally get to the upstairs area where the massage rooms are, and it's humid, smells dank and it's hot from the AC maybe never being on? When the woman giving me my massage brought me the room, I asked about the hot rooms again and finally the AC was turned out, but it was so hot it barely made a difference. Later at check out, the man from earlier said most people like it that hot - I don't know who likes to pass out from sweating while trying to relax from a massage but fine. Now to the "massage." Like I said, I get regular massages so I'm quite adept at massage therapist and the modalities of massage therapy. These are not trained massage therapists. She had no clue what she was doing with my body, and felt like she was making it up as she was going along. It was awful. So huge warning, if you are looking for a relaxing actual real massage, this is not it. read more

They treated my sister in an AWFUL way. She went in to get a massage as a gift from a friend, she just lost her husband a couple of months ago and so she was looking forward to destressing with a massage. As soon as they knew she was using a groupon, they completely changed their tone. They were so rude and disrespectful to her. Racism does NOT belong in any business. You never know who will walk thru those doors, shame on you Message Escape Spa... read more

Massage Escape Spa - Massage Therapy Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I found this place via Groupon. It was no issue at all booking, and there was a fair amount of flexibility. Walking into the place, well it appears a little sketchy, but the room I was in was perfectly clean, so no complaints here. With that said, the massage I was given was AMAZING. Tina focused on my shoulders and back (requested on the paper they had you fill out upon entry). As she worked, I could feel the knots loosening and my stress melting away. She also took care to work on my arms and legs, and even spent quite a bit of time on my feet (which I'm not usually a fan of but omg was it wonderful). 90 minutes of bliss. I'll definitely return! I cannot recommend Tina enough. (The only thing that was slightly weird- Tina didn't take my tip directly from me. I put it in an envelope at the front desk. I really hope she gets it...!) read more

This is by far the best massage I have ever had! I had a 90 minute deep tissue massage with Susan, and I came out totally refreshed and relaxed. I had tension and knots in my back and shoulders. Susan professionally worked through my back and shoulders. She magically applied the right level of pressure but no pain. She used several techniques throughout my massage session, including stretching my head/neck, arms and legs. I highly recommend Susan. This spa itself is not super fancy but its definitely clean, quiet, and relaxing. What I am impressed is the quality of service and the quality of massage. Also, the massage is fairly priced, and this allows me to come more often. I noticed that they offer back walking massage and cupping massage. I am definitely coming back to try these out. The front desk staff was very kind and helpful with setting up my same day appointment request and checking me in. Very professional for a small business. read more

I had a very good 90-minute deep tissue massage here with Linda. The place is clean and staff were friendly. Their English is not great but Linda understood me well enough during the massage. The price is excellent and there was no hassling about a tip, though of course I did tip. My only complaint would be that the massage room was a bit hot but I'm sure some people prefer it warmer than I do. I would definitely recommend it and will be back. read more

Loved it here had a wonderful experience with Sophia she works magic plan to see her on the regular basis she was super amazing and very good with me took care of me well read more

Wish I could leave a positive review. Wanted to have a great massage but was anything but great. I called and scheduled a 90 minute massage. I saw this place on groupon and decided to give them a call to make sure they had an available appointment and told them I was going to purchase the Groupon and they told me they would honor the Groupon price and I didn't have to purchase it thru the website. Which was great. I scheduled an appointment for later that day. An hour later I got a call asking me to come in earlier. I said I could try and make it no guarantees. I got a call every hour asking me where I was. Was very stressful situation because I felt rushed. I told them I would have to make it at my regular scheduled appointment time. When I got there the address was completely different than on the website so it was very hard to find them and the name of the massage place was different than the website as well. I checked in for the massage and the owner tried to convince me to change my massage from 90 minutes to 60 minutes. I told him I called ahead and prefer a 90 minute massage. He insisted that I choose 60 minute and come back another time for a 90 minute massage. During the massage it was very mediocre. I checked deep tissue massage on the paper and it felt like my partner could of done a better job. Just felt like an amateur massage and I didn't feel more relaxed after it was complete. The pressure to get there earlier and change my appointment length had made me more tense. After the massage. I gave a 20% tip. Which I thought was adequate and the owner told me that it wasn't enough that I had to give a better tip. He wanted over 40% more tip. Which I felt bullied and ended up giving more money. I need a massage from this experience. I usually don't leave reviews but I didn't want anyone to go through what I went through. read more

On September 17, I purchased a voucher for a 90-min massage at Massage Spring Spa--DC as a gift for my husband who's been overwhelmed by a lot lately. I purchased it based on the good reviews on Groupon and proximity to our home. I booked the appointment for the following evening and surprised my husband with the voucher - he was so excited and looking forward to a relaxing experience. Instead, he had an uncomfortable, awkward, rude, and unprofessional experience. My husband shows up on time for his appointment, is asked to fill out the typical form you complete prior to a massage, and is motioned to come over by his masseuse. She guides him to the massage room, walks right out without saying a word, and then comes back in. My husband asked for a deep tissue massage and highlighted areas he would like the masseuse to focus on, but the masseuse ignored all his requests and gave him a mere rubdown. What's worse, is that instead of covering parts of his body that aren't being massaged, or should be covered, the masseuse pulls the towel down leaving his booty exposed! If that wasn't enough, the masseuse leaves the room several times throughout the session without explanation. When the massage is over, the masseuse guides my husband down the stairs to the lobby and seems irritated by my husband's request to use the restroom. Then, as soon as my husband comes out of the restroom, the masseuse demands a tip and is then upset by the amount my husband leaves. My husband is not a cheap tipper - he always leaves more than 20%, and in this case, the service didn't warrant a tip. I was so embarrassed, upset, and disappointed that my husband had this experience. I highly suggest you seek services elsewhere. read more

I hate, hate, HATE giving small businesses bad reviews but this place was a nightmare. I purchased a GroupOn because I was like, why not? Let me spoil myself in a post vaccinated world with a massage. I called Massage Spring and had a very rude woman answer the phone and basically yell at me that she can't schedule me and that I have to walk in. this is contrary to what their website says. I tried to call back but I got someone else who kept yelling in at her colleague and hung up on me. Avoid this place and go elsewhere. I can't believe the level of disrespect I had here. read more

* I was a frequent customer. After I got a group-on code, I called and they told me group on is for "first timers only" I told them no that's not right. Afterwords I was asked by the front disk lady to tip before I have the massage!! " * after it finished massage I was asked by the masseuse to tip (cash or credit). I was upset because I felt she was not as usual as she was, spending 45 min out of 90 just on my back as what seemed a way to pass on time. Even when asked for the front of my thigh she did one side not the other. It was clear and obvious she was forced into it and not interested. * she looked upset and tearful and said that "you didn't tip last time" and called her Bose front disk lady. She said "your not going to tip". I said no a tip is not a must and I left the place. *EMPLOYERS SHOULD PAY EMPLOYEES WELL NOT TO HAVE SUCH A DESPERATE SITUATION read more

Used a LivingSocial voucher for $49 for a hot stone massage. As soon as you arrive you complete a one page questionnaire and are able to mark the areas you want concentration on and the amount of pressure. This was probably one of the worst massages I've ever had in my entire life. The masseuse had no idea it was for a hot stone massage and had no idea where I wanted to focus and no idea what type of pressure. What's the point of filling out the sheet? The masseuse used only one hand for most of the massage which I found very odd. And I felt like I was being rubbed with hot stones on top of oily skin but not a real massage so I asked her to stop using the hot stones and just do a regular massage. She used mostly her forearm rubbing it back and forth with a lot of pressure on the back of my legs that alleviated no actual tension but caused me pain. Also she came in and out of the room several times and left the door wide open while most of my body was not covered with a towel. She sat in the chair for 95% of the massage (how lazy!) and kept banging the chair into the massage table. How is this relaxing?? I left feeling like I had never even had a massage. It was a waste of $49 and one hour of my time. Honestly I would never go back even if it was free massages for life. read more

I've been coming here every other week since starting my weightlifting program and boy has it helped me in recovering from my muscle aches and strains. I remember seeing a sign outside of the place saying "Grand Opening: Special Introductory Massage Rates". So I checked it out and never looked back. Walking in, you go upstairs and arrive at the receptionist desk. The receptionist is super polite and helps you decide what kind of massage you want (deep tissue, swedish, etc). After deciding a massage, you're escorted up the second flight of stairs to the massage rooms and BOOM, massage heaven. Afterwards you receive a cup of water to replenish the muscles and you're on your way out. Definitely recommend for a cheap massage spot. read more

Booking: I have a Groupon. Booking was not an issue at all. First impression: I arrived a few minutes late (DC traffic) and did not like the place at the first glimpse. Place looked shady and not very well upkept. Not to the extent of dirty - but more like the lobby of a 1-1.5 star hotel on Priceline. Massage: They did still give me the full 90 mins so thanks for that. The room also looks like a budget hotel. The lights are dark and the vibes are weird. I did not expect a spa but the ambience just isn't relaxing. Before massage, I filled in a form re: pressure preference and problem areas. However, the massage I received absolutely cannot be classified as "deep". It's more like a backrub with nothing good or horrible to note. None of my pain points was hit. The hot towel they used were a bit too wet. Overall: I don't think it's a place I'd pay full price to go to. read more

I purchased a 90-min Groupon. I had to scheduled at least two weeks out. The guy was gruff but I expected this. This place is no frills, not fancy. Maybe I was lucky, I didn't experience a dog in the lobby, the receptionist was formal, it wasn't too hot or humid. I enjoyed my massage as well, I had Helen and she did a good job. I don't get massages often but I felt good afterwards. read more

I received a Groupon to Massage Spring as a gift and I was extremely apprehensive going in. Most of my Groupon spa service have been pains to book but this was easy. I call on Thursday May 10th and made an appointment for Monday May 14th. I told them the Groupon and she super pleasant, they take the voucher over the phone so you don't need to print it. It's not a five star spa so don't expect it to be instagram worthy, but it is clean! Check in was a breeze and my therapist was great. She was respectful of me and when I said I just wanted to relax she made sure that I felt comfortable and relaxed. The massage was an hour and was fantastic! I asked for light pressure and she delivered! Only negative was the construction next door but she was very apologetic. I brought cash for tip but they'll allow you to tip on you card which is great! Really recommend this location! read more

I really like my experience at massage spring in DC. The environment was soothing and clean. My masseuse was thorough and I left feeling very relaxed. As an added bonus this massage was paid for with a Groupon. I found Out that I can join a membership for $49 a month for one massage a month. This is not the most fantastic place I've ever been to but it certainly gets the job done. At half the price or less than half the price of many other spas, I feel that this place is a perfect way to destress after a long day at work. I will be back. read more

Mistake! Mistake! Mistake! Rough Massage. Poor customer service. So NOT the savings or experience I was hoping for. Will not be returning or recommending this place. Sadly, it was a very awkward experience from the very beginning. My husband purchased a deal with them through Groupon, and I was super hopeful that I had found a economical stress-reliever massage service... Wrong! Do not go here if you are wanting to leave better/lighter than you arrived. There were several issues that I tried to ignore and just get over and simply write off this message parlor, but I hope to present anyone else from making my same mistake. 1. Less than welcoming--seemed old and poorly attended. It's located in an Old building with odd and lacking decor. It looked sketch, but I remained hopeful. Seemed super sketchy walking into it. Looking back, I'm surprised that this place is still in business. 2. Only the receptionist/mini manager speaks English---this is a problem if your trying to ask for certain accommodations during your service, like maybe essential oils to help make your Experiences more bearable? It took about 15 minutes for the someone to understand what I was requesting. 3. Dirty equipment--the head/face rack had a black stain on it. I pointed this out to the masseuse, she gave me a tissue to cover it. Hmmm 4. Old and basically Unscented essential oil blends that the masseuse didn't know how to use 5. Dishonest receptionist/mini manager-- the only English speaker was the less-than-customer oriented receptionist who told me it was $15 Extra for to add oils. I needed the extra Care if I was going to get through this experience positively and remove all the negative thoughts in my head at that time. However, to my surmise, I was charged $30 at checkout. 6. Super Bright lights during my service--I had to ask 5 times for the lights to be dimmed to help me relax. The brightest (light wise )massage that I've ever had. 7. I felt very "exposed"--out of all my massages, noone has ever exposed my bottom! This happened here! No boundaries or cultural awareness I tried to get past all of this and make the most of my time. However, I felt really swindled and dirty after leaving this place. So not relaxed. It was definitely not worth any deal. After going there, I wouldn't even recommend the services if they were offered freely. read more

Second time providing a review. Nice clean rooms and the staff makes you feel safe during Covid 19. Highly recommend.

Very thorough massage that included a variety of techniques Great value, nice atmosphere.

I came here on a Groupon deal that was $60 for a hour. I read the reviews which were pretty mixed about the place. After trying Unwind Wellness, I wanted to give other massage spots a shot. Coming in, it was a overall average experience. My massage therapist definitely just did light pressure and rubbing the entire time. Since it was a hour, it was relaxing to me but it definitely wouldn't get deep knots out if I needed to. Nothing bad, nothing amazing here. The prices are better than Unwind but you miss out on quality. read more

I just had a horrendous experience at this spa. I got there for my 10:00 appointment and there were 4 angry people waiting for massages. The woman at the desk kept telling three of the people that the computer did not recognize them. One man had a picture of the appointment on his phone. My 90 minute appointment started 20 minutes late. Worst massage I've ever had an only lasted 65 minutes. The woman giving me my massage left the room for 10 minutes. After she wanted to charge me more money for the massage, even though I left a 25% tip. I am filing a police report on this establishment. Do NOT go here. read more

Massage Spring refused to honor a Living Social voucher I purchased for a 60 minute voucher after scheduling the appointment on the phone the day before. Upon driving across town and arriving at the location on Wisconsin Ave NW for my appointment, the front desk person flat out refused to accept the voucher and offered no explanation only saying repeatedly to call Living Social. In addition to this experience, the place actually looks quite sketchy. I'd suggest going to another place for a quality massage and experience. There are many other options. Chose one of them and avoid this place which has horrible customer service. read more

Full disclosure I had a groupon here, so I came for a message. I was having really sore shoulders and was hoping a massage would help. The prices are pretty cheap, so I wasn't expecting too much. The receptionist was very nice and helpful, and the place was pretty easy to find. They gave me a male masseuse and we went to the room. Overall it was okay. Nothing special. The masseuse had to leave the room a few times for oils and stuff which kind of threw me off. I'm not sure he knew what he was doing, but he did spend a solid 30+ minutes on my back, so that was a plus. At the end though, he wiped the oil off with normal tissues which I did not enjoy.... If you are coming here, I would definitely request a female masseuse, but it's worth giving it a shot. read more

This neighborhood business on my street also operates under the name Spring Spa and participates as a Groupon merchant, which is how I had my one and only encounter with the merchant. I purchased a 90-minute Swedish massage offer from Groupon in February and subsequently called the merchant to make an appointment. I spoke with a man who told me that Groupon customers must wait in order to redeem their coupons and that there was nothing available before April. I made my appointment for April 11. On the day of the appointment, I checked in and filled out the medical form. They took note of the Groupon code and told me to follow the massage therapist. As we started two additional individuals came in all with Groupons for an appointment at the same time. Four appointments at the same time with two therapists. The merchant then told me that my Groupon expired. I told them that you used the coupon code just a minute ago. They told me and another customer that we should leave. Total incompetence. It also made me and other Groupon customers unwelcome. There is a reason why this merchant consistently gets poor reviews. Please save yourself the trouble and find a 4 or 5-star reputable merchant providing this service. read more

Amazing massage! I had a groupon for a 60 minute massage and it by far exceeded my expectations. I called to make the appointment, which was very easy (they had great hours and availability), and the girl and the front desk was very pleasant when I got there. The actual massage was great, the room is no frills but who cares when you're face down or have your eyes closed the whole time? Everything was very clean. The massage had the right amount of pressure and the masseuse was very professional. Excellent experience! read more

Purchased 2 Groupons. Called to make both simultaneous appointments. Was told we couldn't get massages at the same time. Only two employees....Got a refund. read more

First when I call in they told me to come in for 90min but when I walk in they said they only have 60 mins plus I saw a dog, big German Shepherd dog I explain my discomfort to the lady but she doesn't seem to care to put him in his house or even tie him to make customers feel safe! The massage was so basic and the lady barely massage my back! The room is cold and you won't even smell the massage oil "definitely basic" when I check out my charge was $45 When I check my card now its $55. the woman in front ask me to give tip I reply to her the massage wasnt good for me to leave any tip, she told me to never come there and she does not care about her dog! In nasty attitude! not going to recommend at all ( very unprofessional and disrespectful) read more

I purchased a 90 minute Swedish massage on Groupon and immediately called to schedule out of sheer excitement. Upon calling, I was greeted by a receptionist who was not friendly, at all. She couldn't quite make out what I was saying and vice versa and her attitude immediately worsened, despite my patience. Upon calling back, I had difficulty finding my redeeming number on through Groupon, as it wasn't in the email I received, nor the app, despite having an order number(maybe it hadn't processed completely yet). I asked if this was something that could be presented/found on the app when I came in person, in which she refused to even book me for the appt time(which is nothing short of ridiculous. If I can't produce proof at time of service, then I pay in full. Simple math.) I asked for a few seconds as I looked some more on the app for the number, in which she audibly started mumbling to herself with an attitude "I don't see the problem" and generally just being nasty. I felt so uncomfortable that I hung up and cancelled my Groupon within 30 seconds and scheduled for elsewhere quick and easy. Just advice, if you're supposed to be a place of relaxation, you should probably have a patient, amicable and professional receptionist. She literally, single-handedly, ran business off for your business. Be aware of that. read more

1. Who rubs the same "body" massage oil on your face?! I get that a face massage is nice but I'm so going to breakout if I don't go wash my face with rubbing alcohol. 2. It's loud. The street is right below. Hard to get relaxed when a softball team is shouting 25 feet away. 3. It's cold and this little Asian lady doesn't understand that just because you keep your underwear on, doesn't mean I don't want to be covered. Brrr!! 4. THE MOST IMPORTANT: I purchased a LivingSocial deal (with the Memorial Day coupon, I might add. #winning). Made the appointment stating I was looking at the deal but wanted to confirm available appointments first. I have my massage, go to check out and: Asian lady at checkout: Oh we don't take LivingSocial on the weekend. Me: It doesn't say that on the LivingSocial deal Asian lady: Well we only take 10 LivingSocial or Groupons per day Me: So which one is it? None on the weekends or no more than 10? It's a 1pm appointment, surely you have met your "unlisted in fine print" quota yet. You don't close until 10pm. Asian: You can get a refund from LivingSocial and I will give you the same deal. Me: So you'll honor the price of a coupon that you won't honor?! I pay the money on my debit card. She ask me if I want to leave a tip. (scoffs) Me: I only pay tips on LivingSocial deals I can use on the weekends. (#ByeFelicia) ;-) read more

I think the service and massage itself should get 5 star, but because my skin became extremely irritated and itchy after the massage (and I attribute it to the lotion they used), I took away one star. The overall experience was great. This spa is really close to where I work, so I decided to make an appointment for a deep tissue massage. The phone exchanges with the receptionists were very professional and pleasant. Since I at first requested a male therapist, they gave me a call and notified me that the male therapist was not available and if I would like to reschedule or if it's okay to have a female therapist. I stressed that I technically don't care about the therapist's gender--I just need really deep pressure, and I thought male therapists might be able to deliver it better. I arrived 10 minutes early as the receptionist suggested, and the session began promptly. Here I really want to praise my therapist Helen. She was great! She's a petite Chinese lady. Although petite, she gave really good, strong deep tissue massage. Exactly what I was looking for. I think I'll be requesting her whenever I go back. She's very quiet and gave me plenty of space to relax. The place might not be fancy, but I don't care much for it. It's the customer service and massage that I am rating on. NOW TO THE SKIN IRRITATION. I've had deep tissue massage frequently and lotions never irritated my skin. My legs started to itch during the massage but I didn't give much thought about it. On my drive home, my whole body started to itch. I'm not allergic to anything and nothing else I did was out of the ordinary. I took a shower and put on some anti-itching cream, and I'm okay the next day. So... when I go back, I'm definitely telling them no lotion. Or I just might bring my own. read more

I got a groupon here and called and asked if I got two, could I do a couples massage. They said yes, however, when we got there, I found out we were going to have seperate rooms. Then, I got Danny as a my therapist and he was beltching and hiccuping throughout the one hour. I called to let them know how my experience was after I left, and they said they were really sorry and would let the manager know. They did call back and told me I could get a $30 discount for next massage. I'm in the service industry so immediately following the massage I left a 20% tip on the original price, and now feel it was a big waste of money. read more

I used a Groupon voucher for $40 for a massage of my choosing. This was one of the worst massages I've ever had in my life. In the beginning you fill out a long form that tells the masseuse where to focus but when I got into the room masseuse had no idea where I wanted to focus and no idea what type of pressure. I choose an acupuncture massage and was given a hard, non-acupuncture, horrible rub. They used TONS of Johnson and Johnson baby oil which smelled horrible and was not warmed up. She used mostly her forearm rubbing it back and forth with a lot of pressure on on my neck and shoulders however, in the beginning i specified that I wanted a focus on my lower back. She was rubbing the same spots on my shoulders and neck for a long time in the same way and I was in lots of pain. When I asked her to stop she could not understand what I was saying and continued. Like a reviewer before me specified, the masseuse came in and out of the room many times and left the door open for the majority of the massage. She also sat in the chair for 95% of the massage. Again, like the reviewer below, she kept banging the chair into the massage table and dropped the oil container onto the floor after putting it on me each time. After the massage I was not able to take a shower or wash off all the oil. This was one of the most uncomfortable massages I have ever had and I would never go back or recommend this to anyone. read more

Very good experience. Tina was very skilled. I chose a deep tissue massage and she was powerful and worked deep into muscle and it resulted in a healing, holistic a and veryrelaxing session. The kind where you walk outside afterwards and feel a bit woozy. :) I recommend giving it a try. The prices are excellent and again, Tina was one of the better masseuses I have experienced in DC and in travels around the world. First class. I will go back in two weeks. read more

Warning!!! Giving one star not because of the services offered here. The manager at the front desk keeps his German Shepherd in the lobby, unleashed. I walked up the flight of stairs that enters the lobby and the dog stood up, began barking at me, and chased me halfway down the stairs. I was terrified. Do not risk coming here. read more

Massage Escape Spa may not have the scented lobbies or the cucumber infused water that you may find at the fancy, luxury spas, but it also doesn't have their price tag. And if you're just in the business of getting a nice massage after a long week, then Massage Escape fits that bill. It's relatively nondescript, nestled between restaurants and bars in Glover Park. I wouldn't be surprised if you missed it or thought it looked a little sketch from the outside. But once you're in (and okay with its minimalist decor and ambiance), you'll find yourself well taken care of by one of their many masseuses. In my sole experience there, I can say I felt comfortable and relaxed...both before, during, and most importantly after my hour long session. While I'm not a massage connoisseur by any means, I know how I felt after leaving Massage Escape, and it was a feeling that made me want more. read more

I called around 8PM to see if they had reservations that Monday evening. They immediately gave me a 845PM appointment that night. Needless to say, I was thrilled to be able to make an appointment so easily. When I arrived, I found metered street parking right in front of the place on Wisconsin, and went up a flight of stairs and was greeted by the warm Massage Spring team. The rooms were located up another flight of stairs, and it was a very clean, simple room. Susan, my masseuse, focused on all the spots that I had requested in the initial registration form. I felt all the stress melt away through her skilled pressure techniques, and it was a hybrid between deep tissue and acupressure, which I loved. She was professional, her pressure was great, firm deep strokes. She was exceptionally skilled at her craft and definitely one of the best masseuse I have experienced in the DC area. She also massaged my head, feet, face, so I felt great from head to toe. It was amazing! I was introduced to this place via Groupon, but the receptionist indicated that they would honor the Groupon price ($49/hour) for the next visit. This is a simple, no frills place to get a great and affordable massage in the District, and I will definitely would recommend to those in the area. read more

The deep tissue massage I received was solid in terms of thoroughness and pressure. However, a few red flags worth noting: 1. The massage therapist used a tub of cetaphil cream for lubrication, which she dipped her hands into multiple times throughout the massage. If the same tub is being used for every client, that is not hygienic. 2. The massage therapist spoke little to no English; as such, it was difficult to communicate with her. 3. Upon arrival, no one was at the front desk. No one asked me to fill out any forms or sign any liability waivers. Additionally, the therapist did not understand when I tried to explain to her that I was using a groupon. Though 2 and 3 are not wildly problematic, 1 is quite alarming. read more