I decided to come last minute as I couldn't get in to see my regular massage therapist and this place appears to have good ratings. Perhaps people can look beyond the sketch surroundings and odd set up and maybe "Nora" (referenced in most reviews who was not my masseuse) is great but my experience is not five star. Will try to be as balanced as possible in this review:
Pro: was able to get in with only a few hours notice
Pro:.appears to be clean
Pro: the young inexperienced masseuse I had, has some basic training but clearly only in relaxation massages and not sports or deep tissue like I requested. He was pleasant and we had good conversation (I don't go for relaxation or silence so usually enjoy some conversation)
Con: exterior: when given the address, I asked if it was a professional office and sent the attached picture - it's an apartment unit with no signage - I whatapp'd the manager who came down to let me in - I should have left right then but was in pain so proceeded
Con: interior: when you get inside, it's three tables side by side (the picture makes it look like a couples room) - no privacy, no place to disrobe and get re dressed - I stood behind a curtain covering part of the kitchen eating area and disrobed and walked to the table in a towel. When we were done, my massage therapist waited in the bathroom while I got dressed
Con: interior: thankfully I was the only customer so I was alone - what would have happened if someone else was there and on another table???? I shudder to think about this - I'm not a shy person but I do not want to share my massage experience and their conversation with a stranger
Con: bathroom - no toilet paper (and um - there is a cvs across the street) - just some wipes left on the counter. It's clean and smelled nice but clearly is being used by someone living in the apartment when it's not being used for massage given all the non massage related toiletry products
Con: price - I paid $140 for a 75 min massage, plus I left a tip of $20 for my masseuse (he was pleasant and none of this was his fault). My top notch regular spa has professionals, in a really nice, professional location with trained therapists, and they charge $150 for 75 mins. I feel like this was amateur hour and did not get what I requested at all. This was a huge waste of my time and money and would not recommend more than $50 or even just getting a chair massage at your local nail salon for the extra $20 add on they charge you
Con: quality - the masseuse is young and clearly doesn't have any formal training - I'm sure the manager has given him some basic training and he wasn't horrible but NOT skilled. I asked, in advance, for a male and a deep tissue massage (I find they are usually better with deep tissue), I said I was in for an extremely bad/painful lower back and to focus there - he spent almost less time on my lower back than anywhere else and the few times he used pressure with his elbow, it was almost on my spine and was painful not in the right way
So - summary - I would NOT recommend this place to anyone unless you are super desperate for a massage and you only want a relaxation massage, requiring less Massage knowledge and skill. Bring a friend so you don't feel so odd in this private apartment (and maybe some toilet paper in case you need to pee before or after the massage). And try to negotiate a rate more commensurate with a non-professional working out of their home. read more