I visited Melt today and had the BEST massage! If you are looking for somewhere to visit in the area then just get yourself booked in. I have visited a few cheaper places in the area (more hand, foot and bodywork and beds separated by curtains sort of places) but more often than not I left feeling dissatisfied and in more pain than I arrived. I left Melt feeling like all of my knots had completely disappeared and in no pain at all. I saw Diane and she really listened to the areas that I wanted to focus on and what I was looking to achieve from the session. The space is really nice, with comfy heated beds and good sized, private, rooms where the treatments take place. The prices are a little high (I paid $140 for a 60 minute massage) but you really do get what you paid for. I will definitely be making a massage here part of my regular routine. One thing I would also flag is that to access the studio you do need to walk down some steps, so not very accessibility friendly. Obviously not their fault but just something to be aware of if you plan to visit. read more

I highly recommend Derek. He listened, asked questions, and gave one of the best deep tissue massages I've ever had. And there was dessert! Apparently, the owner is a skilled baker. She made a pumpkin cake that was delicious! read more

Such a blissful experience! Bernie listened to my needs and an hour later I was rested and relaxed. Thank you so much for the experience!

After my initial massage, I went back and tried a different massage therapist Dylan and will never go anywhere else!! I get monthly upper body treatments and they've made such a difference for my posture and neck. They are very skilled! read more

Reasonable price for New York. Clean place. Good hours. Daniel is goated. It's insane.

My go to for self care - Diane is the best, she remembers my preferences and provides a safe and relaxing experience every time!

Danielle was absolutely remarkable and took me to another dimension. I didn't even realize how much stress my back was holding until she began her massage. Things that made Melt rock: - Melt caters each massage to each person. You fill out an intake form before arriving and then check in with your masseuse. - Melt offers packages for massages to save money! - Check-in is digital (aka very COVID safe) and all therapists are wearing masks. - They have great customer service - I had to make a change and was able to do this via email, with a quick turnaround. I have hesitated from getting many much-needed massages because of price and not knowing what you're doing to get, but I am so glad to have Melt in my wheelhouse now! I also sometimes leave massages having enjoyed the experience but don't have the continued benefits...and after Danielle's massage, I feel lighter and more days after. read more

Go here if you want a seriously healing massage. I've been to a ton of places that have varied from low price where I worry the next day if I have spinal damage to really pricey ones with rose petal baths and brownies in the waiting room. But at melt I walk out feeling like I'm walking in clouds. My body aches are gone, and my migraines are eased and I feel amazing the next day. I can't wait for my next appointment. read more

After reading reviews and booking with one of the therapists I've seen mentioned by name and recommended on here, I ordered a full body massage for my birthday. Result: It was ok. Just...ok. Honestly, I've had better massages sitting in a dingy nail salon when some adorable bite sized woman comes and works the knots out of my shoulders while my nails dry. First of all, massages should at the very least be relaxing. I was in the front room, which is directly on a main street and baby, let me tell ya...you heard every car and every sound system. The "soothing massage music" + Migos + whatever shameless person was blasting Taylor Swift...yeah def not relaxing. I had to request ear plugs. Secondly, the massage was just a bunch of long strokes and not pressure point application or removing knots, which is what I requested. At a certain point, I just got tired of asking for it so I stayed quiet. Third, the room was really cold. I had to be covered with a heavy blanket the entire time. Needless to say, that wasn't comfortable. I left the massage not really feeling any better than when I came in. read more

I had a disappointing experience today, which wasn't my first. Post pandemic the receptionist went virtual. While I confirmed an appointment it wasn't booked. I showed up, to no appointment and being told when I didn't see a confirmation that should have been a sign. No effort to make it right or get me booked. Just oops. I left a very upset emailed the owner, I'm there the same appointment every month for 2 years, they replied quickly, was honest about their mistake and was patient with me to process and determine if I wanted to return. I will return and see how I feel. I appreciate not only did they contact me quickly but they dug into what happen as was real. As a small business we do our best, I own one too, we aren't perfect but their therapist are great and I hope their desk staff realizes the impact they make on the success or failure of a business. I'll update my review next month when I go back. Hopefully a live receptionist comes back soon. Boy do I miss the old days. Owner for the win! read more

Location - conveniently located right off the G train! I love how Melt is at basement level, because it drowns out majority of NYC's wonderful noise. Booking - I was easily able to email Melt about scheduling an appointment and Elise responded to my email promptly. I was able to schedule my appointment, fill out the intake paperwork, & pre pay for the massage online, which was a huge win for me! Massage - I booked a 60 minute therapeutic massage. Colleen was amazing! She listened to my needs and focused on my shoulders. My entire body felt SO much better afterwards. I will definitely be returning to Melt in the near future. read more

Never had a bad massage here and sometimes they are amazingly good. It does cost and you need to plan ahead. They schedule and pay therapists decently, which is unfortunately not the case in most spas and almost never in the cheap places. I know how important working conditions are to quality of work. It's worth it. read more

Melt seemed like a local favorite so I was very excited to give it a try. I waited two weeks for a 90 min session and, sadly, not one knot was massaged out from my shoulders. The therapist was nice and checked in multiple times with me on the pressure to use, but that didn't help or change much. Going to add one more star because the place seemed clean read more

I went for a massage today with Krystal and it was so therapeutic. She listened carefully to me and to my body and tailored the massage to my needs. I was really a wreck when I got there and left feeling so much better. She's small but she's strong! Covid protocols were clearly outlined and stringent. The space was clean and calming. I would definitely recommend the space and Krystal. read more

I messaged them to set up an appointment for a prenatal massage on Tuesday and they were quite accommodating about appointment times. I ended up getting in for Friday afternoon which was ideal for me. I filled out all my forms and gave them my card info online so when I showed up it was very smooth. The receptionist was wonderful and the facility clean and neat, if not fancy. Danielle, my masseuse, was very welcoming. She took the time to listen to my needs and was very accommodating. The massage was sooo relaxing. Her presence was awesome, the room dark and comfy and the music was so soothing. I'd never had a prenatal message before, so I have nothing to compare it to, but Danielle hit all the sore spots - low back, glutes, shoulders, neck, calves, and then some - and I was completely comfortable on my side with lots of bolsters and pillows the whole time. Great price too. Yay. I was in such a good mood afterwards I even talked to ppl at the grocery store - it was shocking. : D read more

Heavenly! Booked an hour deep tissue massage here for my birthday and loved every minute of it. Holy cow. Cynthia, my message therapist, was kind and really listened to my needs. Before our session she asked what kind of pressure I liked, and asked which parts of my body were in the most need of attention. Turns out my shoulders have a lot of tension and inflammation and after adjusting her pressure I felt so soothed and relaxed. After my attentive 60 minutes she checked in to give me tips on how to lessen the tension and to remind me of the importance of good posture, etc... The perfect birthday gift to myself. read more

One of the best massages that we have had in a long time. My boo and I can't thank Cristina (sp?) & Coleen (sp?) enough. Cristina was my massage therapist and HELPED ME OUT. I came in with some chronic back pain/inflamed disc in my low back. I rambled on about my problems and she took care of them. At the time, I couldn't really lay on my back and was experiencing too much flexion in my back. She provided so many options. In addition, she showed me stretches for my psoas muscle and suggested some ways to sleep with pillows to help ease the pain. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SIT, WALK, & DO MY JOB WITHOUT PAIN. I WILL DEFINITELY BE COMING BACK. Coleen was my husband's massage therapist and he couldn't stop singing her praise. His middle back is VERY tight and he has been experiencing pain on & off for some time. He said "That is the best massage I have ever gotten. I won't be seeing another massage therapist again." Run - don't walk to this place. read more

The best massage I've experienced! Located right off the G train and in the basement. Crystal was super amazing and explained exactly what she was going to be focusing on. I highly recommend this place and will be coming back soon. read more

See all

My boss bought me a massage for christmas i'm not sure how she found this place but it's a gem. i regularly drive to jersey once a month for a massage but i promise this is my new massage home. I had Chris as my massage therapist and he did not disappoint. this was probably one of the best massages i ever had. he magically knew where every knot or place of pain i had and really put in work getting them out. i came during covid and felt super safe. everything is electronic and the space was really clean. i highly recommend giving this place and especially Chris a shot i promise you'll walk out feeling brand néw. read more

At 7 mos. pregnant I had a prenatal massage with Chris. It was amazing. I came in with slight lower back and hip pain and left feeling so refreshed. He was very technical, and out of the massages I've had, I could tell that he knew what he was doing. The studio itself is also super quaint and calming. It reminded me of a yoga studio. Exactly the type of place I wanted. I will definitely be coming back here, pregnant or not. read more

I just had a massage from Marisol and it really revitalized me/recharged the batteries. My back contains years and years of stress that continued to bother me and she found/released the tension right away! The rest of the massage was very relaxing and I feel extremely restored! I will definitely be going back to Melt/would like to see Marisol for several more sessions ASAP. It was well worth the price. If you can afford dinners out with friends, the gym, and other conveniences, why not give yourself the gift that keeps giving longterm by releasing all of that tension? It totally changed my mood and I think it will continue in the long run. read more

Literally just left my massage and immediately felt compelled to write a review because my 90 minute prenatal massage with Natalie was so fantastic. She was extremely kind and professional and her hands are magical. I already requested my next two appts. Highly recommend!! read more

Probably (and unexpectedly) one of the best massages I've ever had and I've had many! Megan was great, I asked to focus on my head, feet, hands and upper back. She hit all the spots and I'm so grateful to have found this place a short walk from my home. read more

I had a fantastic prenatal massage at Melt! Cynthia was attentive and put me totally at ease. The facility is so tranquil and peaceful. I left totally relaxed. I will definitely return! read more

Pro tip: this place will give you a prenatal massage in your first trimester! Most will not, for liability reasons, even though there's absolutely no evidence that a massage in your first trimester can cause a miscarriage (if it did, we wouldn't need abortion clinics). And some of Melt's competitors, who shall remain nameless, will make disapproving clucking noises at you if you call up and ask about them. Those places are no longer getting my business. Melt is. Other pros: lovely space, a huge roster of extremely talented masseurs and masseuses, easy online booking (they generally e-mail you back within ten minutes, and I've had them call me first thing in the morning to tell me an appointment was available that day), great location. I've had over a dozen massages here and I've never had a bad one. Sometimes I'll try other places because I'm like, oh, maybe I should go somewhere more "spa-like" where they give you a robe. But screw robes. Melt is where it's at. read more

Whole heartedly recommend Kate. Every minute of my 60 minute massage was so intentional and focused on both what I told her I wanted to focus on and what she discovered I needed. She's extremely talented, has a lovely personality that has you feeling cared for, and has excellent communication skills. read more

Becky with the Good Hands. I'm going to let you in on a little secret--it's called the Beyoncé massage. I haven't been feeling well lately and treated myself to a massage last week. On the day of my massage I woke up in quite a bit of pain and not in the best spirits. When I got to my massage, Becky, co-owner of Melt and a seriously amazing massage therapist, asked me what music I'd like to listen to during my massage. I asked what the options were and she half-jokingly offered that she'd been listening to Beyoncé all morning. I said, "let's do it" and when I got back from the restroom, Beyoncé was singing away on the stereo. For the next 90 minutes I had an fantastic massage that responded to all of the areas that were bothering me while Beyoncé sang affirmations in my ear. From Destiny's Child era Beyoncé to Lemonade--that mix and a massage from Becky are the cure for whatever ails you. I walked home from that massage not just relaxed and loosened up, but also with some real swagger in my step, and pretty sure I could crush any obstacle in my path. Trust that your therapist is probably bored of the same 12 tracks of whale sounds too, (Becky said she also loved the chance to mix it up) and get yourself to Melt for a real mood booster of a massage with Becky. I've always had excellent massages at Melt and found the therapists to be not only extremely talented but also friendly, empathetic, and skilled at working with complex medical issues. And I have always felt like a million bucks after. But this time I felt like a multi-millionaire and a Grammy award winner. read more

Excellent! I have had 2 injuries and they have helped my body healed by their medical massage techniques. I would recommend 100%!

Highly recommend and definitely going back. Marisol worked on the areas that were troubling me. Most places ask and still do a regular full body treatment. The place was clean and charming. Absolutely fantastic massage. I love the idea of it being tailored to your needs. Thats how every massage should be. read more

I was very excited about Melt... But I couldn't relax during my massage, I don't feel like my knots were well worked out. My hips and back still hurt and my neck is still tight. My massage therapist was wonderful and a sweetheart. Everything was on time. Everything was pleasant. Nice ambience. Great scheduling. But the massage left me just ehhh. Maybe it was the positioning. My shoulder was crammed once I was turned. My front was never worked on. Such a shame- I wanted to love it. read more

I've come to melt a number of times for massages. Each one was wonderful. I'm a professional dancer, fitness instructor and yoga instructor. When I say that I want a deep tissue massage, I want a deep tissue massage. Melt is one of the few and far between bodywork businesses that actually deliver a good and consistent deep tissue massage. Can't recommend Melt enough! My fiancé and I typically give each other gift cards to here for our birthdays and anniversary's. yeah they're that good haha. read more

I started going to Melt last year after negative experiences elsewhere, and it's been an absolutely wonderful place to get back to resuming therapeutic massage. The space, level of organization, and quality of therapists are all excellent --- the height of professionalism, informed technique, and compassion. I have returned to Melt after their reopening in August 2020 and am beyond impressed with the new protocols they put in place in light of COVID-19. There is rigorous screening, with clear information for you every step of the way, systematic airflow and filtering in every space, and ample PPE/sanitizer supplies. I appreciate their investment in a thorough reopening process that still maintains Melt's welcoming atmosphere, and I have been able to feel safe and relaxed with each recent visit. read more

Had my first session with Crystal today. She did an absolutely amazing job. Definitely the best massage I can remember. This place certainly isn't cheap, but it is well worth the money for the quality service. read more

My friend and I got a couples massage here last weekend and it was everything we expected and wanted. A plus is also that the location of this business is amazing with tons of restaurants close by and Fort Greene park around the corner. The massage therapists chosen for us took their jobs very seriously and checked in with both of us about what we wanted from the experience prior to beginning the massage and made sure to incorporate our requests. I had an experienced woman named Krystal (spelling may be incorrect) and she was AMAZING on my back getting every sore area and putting me in a deep state of relaxation. I really liked the service and it was worth the price! read more

My friend gave me a gift card for a prenatal massage and I was stoked to redeem it. I went twice and loved both masseuses and overall I felt like the place was warm and inviting. I just wish it was a smidge cheaper! But I recommend it, especially if you need a qualified and safe prenatal massage! read more

I've been booking appointments with Becky for several years and they are always amazing! She is a fantastic massage therapist, and always takes time to speak with me about what I want to work on specifically for my body. We have established a great relationship over the years, and I have sent several of my friends and clients to Melt. If you are in need of a massage or body work, I highly recommend Becky and everyone else at Melt. read more

I went to Melt today and had a great experience. It is a small operation, so if you want the feel of an overpriced spa, Melt ain't it. But if you want an excellent massage at a great price, Melt is the place for you. Alexis was very professional and thorough. This was one of the best massages I have had in a long time and I hope to retun soon. read more

This is my second time to Melt and I wanted to say how thankful I am to have found them, and especially thankful they are in operation during Covid. Juliet, the therapist I was scheduled with, was truly gifted - perhaps the best masseuse I have have ever encountered. Very intuitive and calming and gifted. Thank you, Juliet! Additionally, the communication prior to appointments with Alexis, whom I believe is one of the owners, is exceptional. I don't often leave reviews, but I felt compelled today! Thank you for your services, especially at this time! read more

I have been going to Melt off and on for about a year now, and I absolutely love it. I got turned on to it because its yelp reviews were glowing, five stars all around, and I tried it out and I totally see why. I wish I could give them more than five stars. I work with Becky and she makes me feel so comfortable and at ease. I pay a bit more than I would, say, in Chinatown or some place with blow-out groupon deals, but as with anything, you get what you pay for. Times I have gotten cheap massages, I feel like they don't care about me personally, that they approach everyone's body and needs the same, with a formula. Not the case at Melt--they custom tailor their approach to you personally, how you feel, what you like, and what you actually want long-term out of therapy. I've never felt better. And plus the place is so calm and soothing, with a happy, positive environment that feels genuine, isn't overly cheesy with dark candles and cheap buddhist art on the walls and bad new age pan flute music from 1992 blasting through speakers. No, it's honest: simple, clean, and relaxing. And everyone there has a sense of humor-- Becky likes to learn about my life and what I'm up to and she makes me laugh during our sessions. To me that's a great thing because it makes the experience more personal, more comfortable, more fun. I've been to other places where the massage therapist doesn't talk to me the whole time and quite frankly it makes me feel less comfortable, like they can't wait to finish, get my tip, and move on to the next. Last time with Becky, I left feeling absolutely euprohic, a little drunk and high on beautiful, eternal feelings, like I had been whisked out of reality and into heaven for just a moment. I can't explain it very well but I had never really experienced such a magical sensation before with a massage. I definitely plan to go to Melt as long as I live here. Plus they started offering various classes and I've taken a few-- they are small, intimate, comfortable, encouraging, relaxed, and inexpensive. Highly recommended! read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE. why? 1. I dont know how they do it, but they're able to work out the knots (I have a lot) and make me feel super relaxed after each visit. 2. Most of the massage therapists are phenomenal- they are kind, experienced, educated therapists who give me tips on what I can do at home (I say most, because I had one instance where a therapist was pretty rude and unkind, but I'll attribute it to her having a bad day). 3. theyre very accommodating with openings, cancellations and couples massages. 4. they have candy and water in the foyer :) read more