Disappointing Experience, Unprofessional Staff:
I've been a loyal customer of this spa since its opening and have always recommended it to friends and family. Over the years, I've had several favorite masseuses, but unfortunately, many have left. The front desk staff has changed as well, and the professionalism has drastically declined, particularly with newer employees.
On my visit on 4/8/25 around 1 p.m., I was greeted by Anna at the front desk (short hair). I explained to her, as I always do, what I needed for my 90-minute session: a female masseuse, focus on my glutes and inner thighs (with palm massage, not fingers), and 20 minutes of foot massage at the end. In the past, the front desk staff always clarified this for me, but Anna didn't seem to do that.
When I was escorted to the room, Lucy (the masseuse) came out with another customer and another masseuse. I couldn't understand the language they were speaking, so I wasn't sure if my requests were communicated properly. Lucy had a very unprofessional attitude--she rolled her eyes and made a sarcastic sound when I asked if she was informed about my preferences. This made me uncomfortable right from the start.
To make matters worse, Lucy started the massage in a way that caused me significant pain, contrary to what I had asked for. I had to stop after less than 10 minutes and asked for Anna. I explained that I wanted to switch to a male masseuse because Lucy's technique was painful and uncomfortable. Once again, Lucy and Anna giggled and exchanged looks--very unprofessional and off-putting.
David, the male masseuse who came in, didn't seem to have received the correct information either. I had to repeatedly ask him to adjust his technique to use his palms instead of fingers. He seemed frustrated, sighing and huffing throughout the session. However, his technique was definitely better than Lucy's, and I eventually completed the session.
At checkout, I noticed David had a disgusted look on his face, which was strange given I was tipping him and paying the full amount. I gave him a $20 tip and paid Anna. Unlike the previous front desk staff member, who would ask about the massage or say thank you, Anna ignored, looking down and acting busy until it was time to take payment, after which she quickly returned to looking down. When I asked Anna for the names of the masseuses in the end, she was again dismissive, blinking rapidly and answering with an attitude.
I am deeply disappointed in the decline of service and professionalism at this spa. Has the owner changed? Are staff members being properly monitored for their behavior? It feels like no one is paying attention to the quality of service anymore. I'm not sure I'll be coming back, and I'll no longer recommend this place to others like I once did. I truly hope the owner reads my review and reads others to work on improving this establishment. read more