This place offers average Thai massages in a clean environment, but its business management and customer service are lacking. They charge in advance for the full service, and while text reminders and confirmations they only email when canceling appointments. They do not automatically credit back your card when canceling on their side either. It is on you to request a refund. Also they do not answer phone calls or chat messages in a timely manner. It's a poorly set up system that takes no accountability and neither does the owner. For better customer service, consider Key of Life Wellness Center. read more

Attentiveness and quality massage therapists A bit pricey but they deserve ever penny Highly recommend the clean professional place read more

The quality off massage was good. But their policy and the way they run the business was not good. They never gave any 24 hours or 48 hours reminder prior your appointment. When you made the initial appointment a month ahead due to take a discount deal, how you expect to remember it. Especially when you did not get appointment confirmation all the time whenever you made the appointment. When the mishap happened, instead but gave you refund partially, they took the whole amount. And in order to book ahead for getting the discount, they charged full amount. So, I ended up didn't get the massage & lost the whole amount. The terrible thing, they send ne the reminder on text message after passing the initial time of the appointment. Totally wrong doing in business. And they didn't cooperate at all for their lack of service. So greedy. read more

UPDATE: 10/21 Absolutely wonderful experience the second & third times. I booked for next month already!!! Highly recommend tryinga Thai massage 2 hours it's lovely!!! read more

My massage yesterday was fantastic- the spa is located in a 60's or 70's building, which from the outside, doesn't look like much. Once you're inside, you feel like you've arrived in Thailand :). The decor is quite beautiful. They started with a foot bath, then the massage. She used anti inflammatory creams, which helped my tired aching muscles. Wonderful experience and I scheduled again for next week! read more

Raksa Thai Wellness - Ahh - relief for my feet! - Massage Therapy Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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A great experience! Just got my first massage ever at Raksa Thai Wellness with masseur, Lemon and immediately booked my next appointment. From the moment I walked in I was warmly greeted and offered hot tea, the massage was perfect, and the entire experience was relaxing, calm, and professional. I highly recommend choosing Raksa over any chain location- this place is the real deal! read more

I woke up with pain in my shoulder and upper back. I got in last minute with Marion, and man, what a lucky catch. I've NEVER felt so much better after my session. Marion is worth her weight in gold! I'll definitely be back. read more

Highly Highly Recommend!! Olive is PHENOMENAL! I had a 2 hour Thai massage with Olive today. One of the best experiences of my life! I struggle from constant chronic pain due to the demands of my business. Olive is extremely educated & knowledgeable about the body, reflexology, meridian points in the body,trigger points, etc... She explains what she is doing and what she is seeing in your body. She's an amazing and a wonderful person who really really cares about you feeling free of pain in your body!! I have found my masseuse for life! Thank you Olive! ‍ read more

Olive is a fantastic massage therapist that helped work out major knots and relieve built up pain and tension in my back, neck and shoulders from sitting long hours in a stiff jump-seat for work. Olive skill goes beyond learning and experience. She's got the kind of intuitive hands that are a gift. I wish I lived closer, you can be sure I'll be making appointments every time I come to Charlotte. Both her and Nina are sweet as candy. read more

Scheduled my wife a massage for our anniversary. The place may seem underwhelming on the outside and not as luxurious as other places but the massage was fantastic. The masseuse did a great job focusing on problem areas and make my wife aware of places she was carrying tension. She even recommended stretches for after. read more

I was in town for an intense medical specialty board review course. By the end of my week I had neck and back strain and I was miserable. I found myself with a free evening before my flight home. I called Saturday afternoon and was able to schedule a Sunday at 5 pm (!) massage with Olive. She was incredible!! I told her what hurt and let her do her thing. She used herbs and products from her homeland, and she knew just exactly what to do. I've had a whole lot of massages in my life. Usually you show up, undress, lay down, and they go through the usual paces. And it's wonderful.. but Olive tailored this massage to my specific needs using techniques you're just not going to find at chain massage shops. She really got into my neck and upper back and released my very painful tension points. She was so accommodating with my timing and schedule, and in the end Olive thanked ME if you can imagine. She seems pretty passionate about her craft and that's the sign of great practitioner no matter what it is you're practicing. The location I went to was new for them, and inside it is very clean, calming, and of course, zen. I was very comfortable and happy with the entire experience. My only complaint is that I live on the Oregon coast and I won't be able to come here on a regular basis. read more

While visiting Charlotte I wanted to find a Thai Massage spot and found this place. I was assigned Taya who greeted me with kind eyes so I assume there was a smile under the mask. I requested a Thai Therapeutic Massage with strong pressure on my back and sore muscles with good stretches. I have been to Thailand, this felt like the real deal authentic Thai massage. I got good value and a great experience and will try to go there again before I leave back to home. read more

I was really excited to try this place out. I had a long eventful week, from traveling, working and being on the go. I thought getting a deep issue massage would be a great way to end the week. I choose this place base on the reviews, but also with the impression I was dealing with experience masseuse.I mean that's what you would expect for $110! I took the time to explain to Vincent my problem areas and that I wanted to mostly focus on my shoulders, shoulders blades and upper body for the 60 mins. I paid for a deep issue and mostly got a Swedish massage. After the first 15- 20 mins, I had to ask if he would actually go deep into my problem areas. At one point I had to physically point him to my spots while getting the massage. I was told to push my shoulders towards him to help him maneuver. He even mentioned he wasn't experienced enough to help me with my issues. Hands down the worst massage I've ever gotten. I WON'T recommend this place especially for this price! After my massage, I was so disappointed, I actually left angry and felt ripped off. I had planned to call the manger because this was unacceptable and I wanted my refund. Before I've gotten the chance to speak to anyone I get a text offer 25% off my next service. Why in the world would I ever consider going back there and to pay some more! I tried calling back and got a text that they handle customer service through text messages. Apparently they're close on the weekends, so I'm hoping to speak to the manager about my horrible experience in order to get my money back. They should really take the time to train their employees. I should have just gone to a chain place at least they have set standards. read more

I get headaches and migraines a few times a month due my shoulders being so tight and on the computer all day for work. Olive always helps loosen the muscles in my back and help relieve my headaches. Immediately when you walk in you feel relaxed from the music and essential oils. I recommend this place to all of my girlfriends that have pain from working out or frequent headaches from sore muscles. read more

.I've been to Raksa twice now. It's a very nice place, very professional. Alexandra is incredible. I will be back.

What a wonderful experience! My therapist Ninha was AMAZING. I walked in feeling stressed, and muscles were very tight, especially in my lower back and neck area. Walked out feeling completely refreshed and renewed! What a great place, managed by wonderful ladies. Have recommended to all my family and friends. Highly recommend to all. Thank you Olive and team for a great experience! read more

BEST MASSAGE I've ever gotten in my life, nothing comes close! I have chronic sciatic pain, horrible knots in my lower back, shoulders and neck due to my job and every place in Charlotte has never made me feel so invigorated after 50 minutes. Taya was extremely knowledgeable about the areas that was causing me pain and knew where to focus the time and the techniques to use to work out the knots and relieve the tension. I left with an appointment for next month and will be telling everyone I know about this place. read more

This is a very special place. I have been coming here for about 6 months I would say. The atmosphere is hushed and quiet with little luxuries like herbal teas and a calming hot foot bath. Mostly, the treatment is truly spectacular. They can tailor the treatment to whatever is going on. After 2-3 visits, I had really pulled my lower back at home...when I went in, they knew just what to do for healing. It was remarkable. I get the Thai massages which are very different from what you might get in a spa. Lots of stretching, pressure and squeezing. It is truly remarkable. I have only worked with one therapist, who is Thai herself. She knows what she has doing. She has never done the same massage twice. It's custom for what I need at that moment. I cannot say enough good things about this place. I also appreciate the discounts they offer if you book your next treatment while you're there! Be well! read more

Everything was wonderful about my experience. From the moment I walked in the door, I began feeling transformed. The tea, music, raised platform bed, and foot soak prepared me for a genuine Thai message experience. The massage truly covered every single muscle from head to toe and left me feeling stretched with no more tightness. The facility was extremely clean and people were so friendly. If you like Thai massages,, I would highly recommend read more

I highly recommend Thai Therapeutic & Body Works. Olive is an amazing therapist and takes care of my whole family. She takes a clinical approach to understanding your pain and applies a tailored approach aimed at both relief and wellness. You won't regret using this service. read more

I found myself in the South Park area yesterday with a stiff neck and some time to kill before my dinner plans. Normally I would just reach out to a chiro or one of the big massage chains but they were all booked up, and boy am I glad that was the case. I set an appointment at Raksa and it was probably one of if not the best massage experiences I've had. The music was relaxing, they brought me tea while I waited for the therapist to be ready for me, and my therapist Alexandra worked wonders. I will definitely return next time I'm in town, and I cannot recommend them enough. read more

I had 3 sessions so far. The 2 hr sessions on Thai Reflexology with Olive and Traditional Thai massage with Taya, helped me a lot with muscle cramps and relieving pain. It's rejuvenating and helps me recover faster. read more

I have been to Raksa and seen Alex 3 times now and each time is better than the last. She really takes the time to understand what you need and tailors your massage to fit. I've had chronic shoulder and back pain all my life and feel better than I've felt in years! After getting massaged for 10+ years, semi-regularly, I think I finally found my favorite spot read more

Paid 135 dollars for an hour massage. I called in advance letting them know I would be 15- 20 minutes late for my appointment. The guy on the phone said it was fine and they would see me when I arrived. I got there 20 mins behind and the guy called me time I arrived and parked to cancel my appointment. He could have saved me the trip and told me they would need reschedule me.. read more

Awesome two hours Thai therapeutic massage with Olive. She is very professional and I felt like a new person after session.

The place is clean, neat, relaxing atmosphere. I booked with Olive and got rescheduled with Taya an hour before my appt. started so that went south with me. Taya was very firm almost had me utterly screaming during my massage. I was tight but the Thai massage was very rough for me. Given that was my first Thai massage. I don't know what to say if I'm feeling relaxed after the massage. I will give it another shot a second go around. When I got scheduled for my second appt , I automatically got booked for a 90 min massage which I felt that I did not have a choice to. So I left this shop in my feelings of being taken advantage of. In all, nothing is wrong with the staff. Taya was great. Staff is friendly. Better communication could be improved. read more

One of the best massages you'll ever receive. Olive is very professional and extremely skilled at what she does. I've had countless massages in the past, but her Thai Massage is on another level. I feel like a new person and can't recommend her enough. read more

I had my first Thai massage with Olive a few weeks ago and I can't recommend this highly enough. The business itself is extremely professional and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines. Everyone was masked and I was given hand sanitizer on the way in. As far as the massage goes the communication was excellent - regular check ins that did not disrupt the flow of the massage or the relaxation. The response to feedback during the massage was also wonderful. Will definitely be back. read more

I hesitate to write this because I don't want her to get overbooked... but Olive is amazing! I highly recommend Thai Therapeutic & Body Works, and will definitely be going back. read more

Excellent experience. As an endurance athlete I tend to break down over the miles. This is outstanding maintenance to keep me injury free.

As an avid and committed fan of deep tissue massage, I never took the time to explore other types of massage. To me, deep tissue always got the biggest bang for my buck and seemed to consistently relieve those painful, chronic knots in my neck and back. Covid19 shut down my normal massage therapist for a while, and I was forced to try out a new massage studio in my area. Enter in Raksa Thai massage where I had my first authentic Thai massage with a lovely and attentive therapist, Olive. It exceeded all my expectations and thai massage at Raksa is now in my regular massage routine. While I was initially worried I wouldn't feel as "worked out" as deep tissue, I actually felt that the deep stretching and long holds helped alleviate my knots even more so. It was truly a wonderfully relaxing and therapeutic experience, and I am now a huge fan. I highly recommend this studio and only wished I'd found it sooner. read more

My experience with Thai Therapeutic & Body Works has been incredibly wonderful! Olive is incredibly knowledgeable and able to really work out tension/tightness in my husband's back after just one visit! We will definitely return and be referring our friends/family to Olive for our massage needs. read more

Originally booked a couples massage for valentines day, but got rescheduled. Not a big deal as they were super accommodating in rescheduling. I used to visit a thai massage spot in Raleigh faithfully before relocating to Charlotte, so I was excited to find this place. We opted to go with the swedish massages on the first visit and were a bit disappointed. My boyfriend said his massage was just ok. Disappointing since this was my valentines day gift to him. I asked for more pressure twice and on my intake form and finally gave up. I felt like I was literally being rubbed with lotion. I got excited each time my therapist came across a knot or tense area thinking she would work on it, but at last she would just rub on past it, not really doing the kneading and long strokes and massaging typical with a swedish. I woke up this morning feeling no different anywhere, which has never happened to me before even after a basic swedish massage. The aesthetics are nice, I love the setup and decor and the people are nice. I really wanted to like this place especially after seeing all the great reviews. I ultimately think this place has great potential but the quality of swedish massage was severely lacking. I probably should've gone with a thai massage for deeper work and would definitely be willing to give this place a try again to see how the thai massages are. read more

Olive is my favorite massage therapist to go to and I've been to many! I went through out my pregnancy as well and she is the best at these too! She is very personable and accommodating. I would highly recommend and will surely continue to go here to get my massages. read more