Rough, heavy "Swedish massage" resulting in broken capillaries and inflammed, sore skin. Sketchy…read moretipping and payment, with extra fees for using a credit card. Hopefully our experience gives others an idea of what to expect. I wish I had read the other Yelp Reviews before we went to Zen Spa. Other people have experienced the same roughness in their massages, and the same coerciveness with tipping and payment. Swedish Massage I booked a massage for my 20+ old son. He is an athlete and has had many massages at other spas, including deep issue/sports massage. When we arrived, the "therapist" suggested a 90-minute session for $110. For today, my son did not want a deep tissue massage so I asked her to confirm that this session would be Swedish and he could tell her to make the pressure as light as he wanted. She confirmed yes. Payment and 30% (or higher) "Suggested Tipping" When it was time to pay, she asked me to hand her my credit card, and then as she initiated the payment, she asked how much I wanted to tip. Since it was a $110 session and I customarily tip 20%, I said "$22". However, she did not just add $22. She pointed to a printed sign that listed "Suggested Tips for a $110 session" and the smallest suggested tip was $30. This is a 27% tip, far above customary. In all other businesses I've dealt with, I am the one to tap my credit card, and I can privately enter whatever amount of tip that I choose. But at Zen Spa, the therapist held my credit card hostage while asking me to tell her how much I wanted to tip, as if it was a set amount obligation and not the client's choice to show appreciation for good service. I was taken aback by how presumptuous she was, but decided that I would just tip the 27% and be done with it. The payment should have been $110 for the service plus $30 for the tip, for a total of $140. However, the receipt total said $142. I pointed to the sign that said the 90-minute Swedish massage was $110, so the total should have been $140. She kept insisting that her total was correct, and only after I kept asking did she point to a different sign that said that there was a $2.00 fee for using a credit card. My guess is that they were passing on the credit card companies' fees to the client, but they didn't want to change the published price list, so they created a smaller sign that said that there would be a $2.00 extra fee. Really deceptive. Rough Massage and Broken Capillaries After we left, I asked my son how it went. He said it was a terrible experience. We understand that there may be bruising or redness, but he has never had that with deep tissue massages at other places. But at Zen Spa, with a supposedly "Swedish massage," the woman was so rough with her hands and a tool -- perhaps a massage roller -- that he had to tell her to lighten up. The result of all the roughness is a back full of broken capillaries and inflamed skin (see photos attached). This is not normal. Less important, and rather funny, was that the spa room smelled like garlic. This place was definitely not peaceful and zen. One positive thing I can say about the spa is that they take precautionary safety measures because of the neighborhood. Another therapist/owner said that they lock the doors to the building when they are in sessions because "there are lot of bad boys" in the area.

WOW, BEST MESSAGE EVERRRRR. This place can have all my coins! When I tell you my body messed up,…read moreback was hurting, knee felt sprained and hips her out of wack AND I WAS HEALED WITH A TWO HOUR SESSION! I forgot the name of the person who massaged me but she is the manager and so sweet!! Very ZEN will be coming back .

My friend Tiffany introduced me to The NOW Massage at Plantation Walk, and honestly I have never…read morelooked back since. They offer a few different varieties of massages including a stretch massage, healer massage, and the signature NOW massage. There are also many add-ons you can request such as gua sha, deep tissue cupping, hot stones, eye masks, and scalp massage. I've received massages from a few different therapists at both their Fort Lauderdale location and the one here in Plantation, but what keeps me coming back to this Plantation Walk location is literally the best massage therapist on the planet -- Ace. He is very popular among my friends and quite a few of us see him regularly. His understanding of the human body -- muscles, ligaments, tendons -- how to treat the body, how to stretch the body, and how to work out those pesky knots is honestly incredible. The man massages like it's a work of art, which I truly think it is. If I've been non-compliant with stretching after the gym, I can count on Ace to get me walking again. If my back and neck feel broken after stressful long shifts at work, I know I can count on him to help me regain mobility and stay pain-free. If you ever want to treat yourself, you should absolutely come to this location. The front desk staff are very kind and welcoming. They offer still water as well as citrus-infused water. They also have a bunch of little knick-knacks and creams, aromatherapy items, candles, etc. I used to belong to their membership, but I just can't financially commit to it right now. If I could, I would totally get the membership again. They also are not very pushy about it, and canceling the membership is not difficult. The bathrooms are very clean and aesthetically pleasing. The entire vibe of the studio is calming, pleasant, and relaxing. In the background they play ocean waves, which I personally find very soothing. The lighting is dim and the space smells lightly of essential oils, which really adds to the relaxing atmosphere. As far as the massage spaces themselves, they are not fully private rooms but rather individual areas separated by curtains. There is still plenty of privacy and the lighting is dim so you don't feel like people are looking at you. Of course, guests should still be courteous by silencing their phones and speaking quietly. Before your massage, there is a pre-debrief room where you talk with your therapist about any problem areas, ailments, or what you are hoping to get out of the session. Post-massage you also briefly debrief in that same room to make sure you feel good and everything went well. Ace is extremely popular, so I would definitely recommend booking ahead if you want to see him. Honestly, this place is a little piece of heaven.

Relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent massage. Place is very clean, cozy and relaxingread more

Joanne is amazing. Her facials are perfect and relaxing. A perfect 10. A true hidden gem.read more

I really love this place and I'll definitely be back. TJ was amazing--professional, attentive, and…read moremade the experience so relaxing. I booked a deep tissue massage and I'm already planning to come back for a 30-minute foot massage. The space was clean, friendly, and quiet. Highly recommend!

I have had a membership with this place for over five years. They just recently upped it and the…read moreprice is still fair and reasonable. The Customer Service is subpar, but my therapist Jamila is amazing and I'm having a hard time canceling my membership just because of how good she is. I don't live in the area anymore and I drive over 40 minutes just to have a session with her. Overall, the spa is good, and I have tried a couple Therapists that have been good prior to finding Jamila. I did also find my Facial ‍ lady here, but they have a high turnover rate when it comes to aestheticians. I followed her to her personal spot. It's worth a shot if you're wanting to try the spa!

I walked in for a massage, Aubrina was very helpful in getting me set up for a massage with Yvonne…read moreright away. Yvonne gave me a great deep tissue massage and Aubrina easily walked me through the payment and setting up a membership!

Had a facial here and they did a great job. Super relaxing and professional. Highly recommend for…read moremen too!

Vida and Sal changed my life! If you are looking take control of your body, mind and life, this is…read morewhere you need to be! Thank you for getting me through these few months, could not have done it without you.

I had Lisa do a lymphatic drainage massage and it was great. She found knots and spots and places…read morethat I didn't know existed. Although my legs hurt a bit they were really tight and I had no idea. Now I feel better but she was great. If you end up liking it you can become a member

My husband and I decided to treat ourselves to a much-needed relaxing spa day at Gaia Spa, and it…read morewas a great experience overall. We booked the lowest-priced ritual package, which included a 60-minute massage (we upgraded to 90 minutes) and a 60-minute sauna session. The cost came to $288 before the tip, after applying a Spa Finder gift card. We tipped 20% for each masseuse, but the "Tippy" system they use for tipping added an annoying $1-2 service fee. It would be nice if they switched to a different system that didn't tack on this extra charge. The spa offers free parking, a delicious ginger shot upon arrival, Fiji water, and free locker access. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the atmosphere was clean, calming, and peaceful. Our sauna session was scheduled for 6:30 PM, followed by our massage at 7:30 PM. The sauna room was spacious, and I managed to stay inside for the full hour, although my husband had to step out to cool off. The heated seats outside the sauna are a nice touch for those who can't handle the full heat. The only downside was that you couldn't play Netflix on the large TV in the sauna, so we ended up watching a movie on one of our phones. The hour flew by, and we wished we could have stayed longer. The TV does display a 10-minute warning timer, and we had to sign a form agreeing to be charged extra if we exceeded the time, so we made sure to leave with enough time to shower and put on our robes. The door to the sauna room didn't lock, which made us a bit nervous that someone might accidentally walk in. After the sauna, a male staff member was waiting outside for us and asked if we were ready for our massages. We quickly put our belongings in the locker, but when we were ready, he was nowhere to be found. We had to go to the front desk, and another staff member escorted us to the salt room, where we waited for about 10 minutes. We didn't pay extra for the salt room, and honestly, we were glad we didn't. It was relaxing, but neither of us felt any real benefit from it. Our massages started around 7:40 PM. The masseuses asked us which areas to focus on and then got right to work. The massages were incredible, with medium to deep pressure--exactly what we were hoping for. They targeted every area, even including our scalp and face, leaving us in a state of total zen. However, the massages were technically supposed to end at 9:10 PM, but when we checked the time afterward, it was only 8:55 PM. The spa does close at 9:00 PM, so we felt a bit shortchanged on our massage time, which was disappointing since we paid for the extra 30 minutes. Overall, I highly recommend the couples ritual at Gaia Spa. Despite a few minor issues, it was a relaxing and much-needed escape!

My therapist couldnt have been licensed. Ive had 100 massages and this was byfar…read morethe worst ive ever encountered. She started off simply pushing on my back. After 10 mi utes i told her i was expecting a deep tissue. At that point she started attacking my back with movement that were erratic. I yelled out in pain which lasted 3 additional days. I was given a gift certificate and they responded with the bottom of the barrel experience. They shouldnt be in business passing off that woman as a therapist

Had an 'Angel' five the best massage ever! Will deft find…read morethem when I am back in town.

Customer Service is excellent. Staff is Very helpful and knowledgeable about benefits of the salt…read moretreatment. Very clean.

Great love the vibe, accommodating and friendly the guy that massaged me was great one of the bestread more

I've been to Bella Vida once before several years ago and did not like it. However recently I…read moredecided to try it again. I badly wanted it but did not have the resources. I was however able to pay with Apple pay which is something that attracted me to go there once more. Definitely never again. I don't normally like female massage therapists. They or she are not strong enough to really get in there. I thought she dilly dallied way too much. She was fumbling with oils and it kind of felt like she was stalling and not really into it. At one point she even dropped a bottle of oil. I understand work sucks but I'm paying a lot of money so suck it up and do the work. She barely pulled my muscles or stretched any bones. Terrible job.

I am here from out of town and in need of some lymphatic massages. I found this place because it…read morewas near the hotel i am staying at and I'm so happy that i did. Beatriz was amazing!!! I came in for a total of 6 massages during the duration of my stay and she went over and beyond every appointment. She was so sweet and made me feel extremely comfortable. I couldn't be happier with my experience here. Next time i come to town i will definitely be returning.

This was a gift from my daughters, and I enjoyed it so much…read more From the moment I walked in, Avaria at the front desk made me feel so welcomed and comfortable. She set the tone for a great experience. My massage therapist, Lubia, was absolutely incredible. She really took her time and focused on the knots and tension in my back. I left feeling like a brand-new person! Highly recommend this location for anyone in need of a reset. I already have my appointment for October!!

Hand & Stone in Davie is my favorite location in the area. I've had a membership for a few years…read more The front desk staff are so wonderful, kind, accomodating, and really make me feel welcome and relaxed at every visit. The spa is clean and beautifully decorated. My masseuse is Rosalba, she is incredible at what she does! She goes above and beyond and I feel renewed and so relaxed with her massages. She has blessed, skilled hands Thank you so much for all that you do!