The two best massages I've ever had were by men... women don't seem to listen to what I need and…read morejust run through whatever routine they learned. I don't get a massage to relax, I get a massage because my body needs work, and I know what I want done. Yes, there's a language barrier here with SOME of the employees, including the older Chinese man that came as a recommendation from a friend. But OMG. That guy (don't know his name) worked MAGIC!! I was suffering severely from sciatica, and muscles all over my body were stressed out and in so much pain... I must have $500 over 3 sessions with him, but it was worth penny. The first time I told him what I needed done, and he did it. the second and third times I didn't say anything and he just KNEW what to do, he KNEW where to work on me without me saying, and I didn't need the same places worked on as the first time. Every time I left there I felt like I was walking on a cloud... he worked on me an hour and a half the first time, and 2 hours the other times. I tip him really well because he's worth it. Haven't had anyone else, and don't plan to. be patient with the language barrier and ask for the old man... 6 stars, really.

Been a bunch of times, great service options, good prices. Don't let the dark open room bother you,…read moreyou'll never notice once they start rubbing you down. Full massage (private rooms) or reflexology (open room) available. They do all sorts of levels of pressure just be vocal about what you want or if they need to increase or decrease the level. Go, relax, have some grub on the many options up and down the street. Make an outing of it.

I had walked by and wanted to try this place for foot reflexology and massage, and it did not…read moredisappoint! I did a 90 minute in a solo room, and this was one of the best massages I have had in a long time, and I have been to massage envy's and boutique massage spas in the greater boston area. The massage tech had a great balance of pressure points and medium pressure massage and my body feels more relaxed and open than it has in a long time. As a bonus, he was one of the few massage therapists that really did my legs and calves the right way to get to some of the stuck spots. I will absolutely be back! Note: from other reviews and some research, this massage style tends to be more medium to hard pressure and can be painful if you aren't used to trigger point or deep tissue. Its what I like to get full muscle release but might not be for someone looking for a lighter relaxation massage!

My reflexology this morning was a 3, but I decided on a 2 star based on the interaction when I…read morearrived: I had searched Yelp for reflexology and decided to give a call because it is just a few miles away, and the "early bird" special Mon-Thursday 10-2 looked like a good thing for my first time in. I wasn't sure if I needed an appointment so I called at 10am this morning (Thursday) and asked if I could get a one hour foot massage right away? Nice woman who answered the phone said yes and to come on in...I was pretty happy. I arrived less than 15 minutes later and said that I had just called and what I would like. The man at the desk asked if I was going to use cash or credit, I said cash and asked about the early bird discount; he said there was no discount. It's not about the $4.50 off, but since it is prominently advertised on the website - moving banner ad on top AND the "specials" tab - is it really just a way of getting people in early? I said "OK, but it is on your website"... he said NO. Alrighty then, but 2 photos attached to show that it is! Massage itself was nice, but I would have loved a hand towel to cover the pillow I was leaning against. I realized that I had just showered and washed my hair, and who knows how old that pillow was? I tipped him 20%, barely got a thank you and out I went. If I really needed it I would return with lower expectations AND my own towel to lie on!

I had a one-hour massage with Emma, and it was the best massage I've ever had. Because of my work,…read moreI get massages often and I'm very particular about them--Emma absolutely nailed it. I usually pay ridiculous amounts for massages and was hesitant to come here because of the price range, but I'm so glad I did. Emma did an excellent job, and the experience exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to come back.

Have been going here for a while with generally good massages , but today's experience , my first…read moreafter their price hike recently , was certainly a bit off putting and galling. The price hike is NOT my problem , but is relevant as you'll see in a minute. I had a 1 hour /$50 massage and tipped $16-17 .. this came to $70 total with cc fees . I got confronted uncomfortably after about "did I not like the service? , and I could get someone else next time , because you usually tip me $20+!" . 1) I do not understand how a 32% tip of $17 isn't enough to hold your tongue, even if it was less than my usual tip of $20. Accept it is wha it is and move on. Confronting a customer on a tip is straight up rude. 2) I rounded up to a total cost of $70 or so , and because of the pricing increase I didn't notice initially, I guess I didn't give my "regular" expected tip as part of the total. 3) the suggested tip at the time very clearly posted (a little awkwardly too ..) was $14 .. which I was clearly above. I wasn't even at the bottom of the minimum expectation. Complaining about a tip from a reliable repeat customer who's never been cheap, what the heck? I would've said this place was 4-5 stars outside of this experience but I found this whole thing very frustrating and rather ruined my day. If I could, I'd go back and drop the tip for that behavior entirely.

Been here several times and always enjoy my massage. Excellent place to have in the communityread more

Absolutely terrible. I was 10 minutes into getting a massage when another person came into the room…read moreand said I had to leave because they just booked 2 new reservations. I said, "But I'm getting a massage now!" Nobody spoke English so I was very confused. They made me get dressed and leave, but the best part was they wanted me to pay! I WILL NEVER step foot in this place. They basically kicked me out because they could make more money on a couple who didn't want to wait. Stay away!

Very relaxing massage with Amy. There is plenty to do in Boston and one activity I always avail…read moremyself of is a good massage. And, you can be assured of a good massage from Amy at Balance. Amy is a true professional and a good pleasant person as well. I doubt Amy ever has a bad day. She's always on the upswing. Happier than anyone I have ever met. Her massage skills are good and she uses the time wisely. I usually find an hour plenty of time to get my back in shape and my shoulders and arms functioning they way they should. Even though an hour is enough for the massage to work, I always find myself extending to 90 minutes when Amy is my masseuse. Amy gives a very relaxing massage.

Been there three times with two different therapists. Standard $45/30 min or $60/hr with optional…read moretips. Lisa looks great but didn't get a chance to try with her.

Good service, great location, been there twoce, near mbta bus & train connections to Boston & Metro…read morewest

I rolled in on my walker at 9:15 this morning. I'm a young disabled veteran, I suffer from chronic…read morepain and was looking for relief. I was greeted at the front by a lady, nice enough, she asked for the payment upfront for one hour, I said ok and paid. I am used to being able to choose my level of undress for a massage, when she came back in, she made me strip. I asked if I could at least keep my underwear on, she told me to take it off. I said ok and relented, she had my money anyways. Normal enough massage, nothing special, she did have a phone call that she took briefly in the middle of the massage. It ended and I gathered what remaining cash I had, which amounted to $7, 10% of the total. Admittedly, this isn't my normal 20%. She argued with me that the standard tip is 30% and everyone knows that. I told her that I paid the agreed upon price up front and that tips are NOT mandatory and definitely not 30%. She was irrational, loud and rude, and I stopped her mid-sentence and said I will not seek future services here, have a good day, and opened the door and ambled back out onto Moody St. with my walker. Horrendous, bizarre experience, wouldn't recommend.

Excellent professional service. I recommend this office without any reservation. Good location…read moreeasy place to park.

Ugh. It pains me to write this review. I usually go to Thai Villa nearby but they didn't have any…read moreavailable slots and I was desperate for some TLC after sleeping on a chair and then sitting through a 13-hour flight - my back, shoulders, and neck were hurting badly. Mandarin Healing Spa's good reviews were promising but the massage was one of the worst I've had in recent memory. First, my masseuse was extremely rough, almost sloppy, in terms of technique. There were several parts where she was just raking her elbow or her fist on my back mechanically instead of working out the knots/kinks. I'm not necessarily looking for Mandarin Oriental-level of care but I didn't care for the sensation of feeling like a dummy being whaled on. And I mean that literally - she was actually punching me at one point. Hygiene was also an issue. From the constant sniffles, it sounded like she had a cold and even sneezed but kept right on going (here's hoping she sneezed into her elbow and not on her hands ... still, you should go wash your hands). The bed itself was not comfortable. Again, not expecting a ton out of a no-frills spot but I do prefer not to have particle board under the head rest digging into my cheek. When I checked the mirror afterwards, I had a lovely vertical indent going down my face. The interaction at the end left an incredibly bad taste in my mouth. They're incredibly insistent that you pay the tip, if not the whole amount, in cash, which I can understand with very small businesses but I also would've appreciated a heads-up on the phone when I booked that using a credit card adds an extra $3.75 to the cost. Also, the manager was very pushy in asking for a 25% tip ($20 for a mediocre 60-minute $80 massage) and kept saying how most customers do $20 for an even $100. Regardless of how true that may be, a customer should be allowed to tip however much they want based on the experience they received, and, if it weren't for my desperation to take a shower and wash the germs off me, I would have stood firm. I've never had someone outright demand a higher tip and it was enough to make me never want to go back. Waste of $100.

May is tremendous. Her knowledge and application of eastern medicine is refreshingly remediating. I…read morehighly recommend her if you are looking for relief from joint and muscle pain. She is highly knowledgeable and explains what is occurring as she helps you. I highly recommend her. Barry bachrach

May is amazing. I've had 3 massages in the past week and I'm going back next week for two more. I…read morewas referred by my doctor for neck pain and headaches. No more headaches. I feel that all the tight muscles are relaxing, all over. May is very knowledgeable about health and also very nice.

I don't visit Lexington often, but when I do, I always make sure to schedule a massage with May…read more Green Tea Day spa is a very small, humble spa facility but clean and quiet. It is traditional Chinese massage and borders between amazingly stress relieving and slightly painful, lol. (I love a firm, hard pressure with my massages!). I also got a facial right after my massage and really needed one after weeks of wearing masks. It felt amazing and the overall experience was five stars. Definitely two thumbs up for this place.

Best massage ever. They really work on making it relaxing. I got a one hour massage and she was…read morevery good. I'll definitely be back.

Great clothed foot and body massage ("the combo"), very affordable. Appreciated the phone self…read moreserve, next available appointment system they have set up.

Place is awesome, clean and spotless,ladies were very welcoming and sweet ,the foot massages were…read moreout of this world, highly recommend this place to relieve stress