I called Monica on a Friday and asked for a same day appt, heard and confirmed an appointment with…read moreme literally in minutes. I wasn't sure how comfortable I was with a male therapist, but I have to say I was impressed. Joe did an amazing job. I can't wait to book my next massage! thank you Monica!!

Beware, major scheduling/communication issues. My wife's 1st appt was rescheduled due to therapist…read morebeing tested for covid. Owner called my wife to reschedule. They agree to a time and date. Therapist doesn't show. Owner initially blamed my wife for lack of communication for not reconfirming appt. Why reconfirm when my wife agreed to a date and time over the phone? Do not write a reply trying to defend yourself. You were in the wrong. I recommend that you hire a secretary to manage your appointments. And no, she did not get your text.

I've been back to The Lost Tiki Retreat multiple times already, and I have to say, some of the best…read moremassages I've ever had! She always checks in to make sure the pressure is right and isn't afraid to add more pressure to work out those stubborn knots, which I really appreciate! I also love the whole tiki theme and the atmosphere she's created, really feels like you on an island and is just relaxing. She's been great every time I've gone, and there's a reason I keep coming back. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back again!

Diana was very sweet kind and extremely patient. She cared about my comfortability level and level…read moreof intensity. I chose medium and it was perfect. I walked out feeling refreshed renewed and energized for my day. I definitely recommend.

Amazing massage Great pressure…read more Super attentive Thank you so much very relaxing will def come back!!

Lily is the best! I've been having a lot of upper back and right shoulder pain and after the 60 min…read moreupper back massage with Lily I feel like a new woman. The prices here are reasonable and the massage rooms are nice and clean. The owner was really fast in replying to my inquiry and was really nice as well. (They do offer lymphatic massages! It's just not listed on their menu but it's $90 for an hour). I'll definitely be back for either the same upper back one or to test out the lymphatic massage next! I think they also had a 20% tip minimum but honestly I didn't mind at all because the massage was SO good I would've tipped that much regardless. They do have street parking in front and it's a bit further from the busy areas of uptown Whittier so it's not hard to find a spot.

Short version: 4.3 stars but I rounded up. If you want a…read morepeaceful foot massage place, def try them out. LULU did a nice job on my feet/ for the $40/ cash price hour, tipped $20: you pay first. Btw- so many newbie foot massage reviews don't grasp TIPPING is culturally expected- and not anything less than $15...Eastern massage is priced lower because it's done regularly as preventative body health rather than Western massage Of once in a blue Moon on a birthday, spa vacation, vibes. Longer version: In the past, I got foot massages very often but stopped and all the old local places I would visit had recent bad reviews or pricing that was way above market when I called in. it's birthday month so I wanted to get back into it and find a new go to Place. I called the number- asked pricing and availability and was in a chair within 25 min Environment was dark and peaceful- only thing I would change is it felt a bit hot inside at first BUT that changed once I acclimated.- not a lot of chatter which I Appreciated. seemed most workers were Women which I appreciated as a lot times as a plus size female, Places to tend to give me male workers that are too rough...they start off doing face, arms and back while you soak...i think they offer some back at the end but I declined, I prefer more feet focus. I will def try a body massage in the future.

I been here a couple of times before and I usually just walk in without an appointment and they…read moreusually have a male masseur there. Since is under new management, I thought I'll give it another try and thinking they would have better MT. The first few times I was there wasn't good, the MT don't have a clue about massages, they just put all their weight on you and use the elbows most of the time. Is not much has changed, only the sign out front but everything is the same inside. This time I called just to make sure, I called at 7:45 pm and the lady said " what time you coming ? " I said I'm in the parking lot lol. She said " oh... you come back at 8:30, and she says something about massages does a body good and help calm the mind ( something like that) ". I said ok, I come back at 8:30. So around 8:20, she called me and said I can come now. Got in , I didn't bring my reading glasses so I couldn't really see the prices, I paid $80 for 90 minutes body. Use the restroom and go into the room in the back, is a double bed room so I'm assuming is a couples room. Got undressed to my birthday suit, I'm naked and the lady pops in without knocking, luckily I grabbed the sheets to cover my junk in time. She asks me if I'm sure I want a man, I said yes, that's why I called. Ok, she went out and I was under the sheets, that's when Derek walked in. He was straighten out the sheets on my body and I pointed to my lower back and said i wanted more work here. Guess what he did ? Instead of working from your neck down to your ankles like most places, he went straight to my lower back and started from there, he was massaging there for like 10 minutes without moving to other parts of my body. I knew is not going to be a good massage because he doesn't understand English, he doesn't know where to apply pressure and he doesn't have any experience in massage therapy. After 10 minutes, I ask him to start massaging the rest of my body. I pointed to my neck down to my ankles and he still doesn't understand. I can't stop and ask for another male masseur because is already late, he was the only male there and I already paid. They will not refund you, they will give you a woman masseuse who I don't want so I'm stuck. The whole time I was faced down, he was massaging places that I pointed to. Because he didn't understand that I wanted him to massage the whole body not just my lower back or whatever I pointed to. I didn't know the door was cracked open while he was massaging my back and I lowered the sheets underneath my butt cheeks, because I want him to massage my glutes ( butt cheeks), the lady walks in again without knocking and asks if everything was ok. She came in 3 times without knocking, so there's no privacy at all. I'm so annoyed that I came back here. I looked up, is 9:40, I still have 20 minutes and I haven't even turned over so he can do my face neck and arms. He had the sheets over my head and he was massaging my head like he was drying my hair after a shower, So i said I'm turning over, showing him my finger gesture round and round lol. Turns over, pointing to my temple and he starts massaging. Getting really annoyed again because he was just massaging my head, then massage both sides of my neck for about 30 seconds and I put my arms up and said massage these lol. Each arm is about 1 minutes each and he went to my feet. I thought he was going to massage my feet but nope, he straightened them and given a couple of squeezes to my legs and is " Finish " like they always say when is done. Got dressed and he was already waiting at the front by the water cooler with tiny plastic cups, the kind that you get at the doctors office when they give you a pill, that little cup of water lol. I declined and still gave him a $30 tips. You probably think $30 tips is too much for a bad massage, but is not, they called him in for me, is 90 minutes and close to closing time (8:30-10 pm was my appointment), he tried his best to accommodate me and I felt bad for him cause he's older than most masseur that I had before. Will I come back ? Probably not. But the boss lady is really nice and she will come into your room unannounced or without knocking anytime lol

I honestly haven't been to a massage spa in Whittier where I didn't get that weird or uncomfortable…read morefeeling until Agave Beauty & Spa. One of the first things I noticed was that the doors and windows aren't completely blacked out. You can actually see into the spa from outside, which immediately made the space feel more welcoming, professional, and comfortable. HUGE plus for me! I originally found Agave Beauty & Spa when I purchased a gift card for my aunt's 60th birthday. She absolutely LOVED her experience and has been coming back ever since Liz is now her go-to for facials, and Linda is her girl when she wants a strong massage! After hearing her rave about them, I finally decided to give Agave a try myself and... OHHH MY GOD! WHERE HAS THIS HIDDEN GEM BEEN?! My face was left feeling incredibly clean, refreshed, and rejuvenated. What I appreciated most was that there was ZERO pressure to buy expensive products, upgrade services, or add a bunch of extras. I've been to places where the constant upselling completely ruins the relaxing experience and leaves a bad taste in your mouth. None of that here. The service felt genuine, professional, and focused on what I actually needed. If you're looking for quality massages, facials, and professional spa services, I HIGHLY recommend Agave Beauty & Spa in Uptown Whittier. I work for the city, so best believe I'll be spreading the word about this hidden gem! 5 STARS -- you've definitely gained another customer!

I recently had chin lipo and scoured the internet desperate to find a place that does lymphatic…read moredrainage massage as my post op instructions suggested I have multiple sessions to help with the healing process. Most spas offer lymphatic drainage with a facial, but I didn't want that. I just wanted the massage. I found Agave through Yelp and I am so glad I did. This place is located on a quiet street in uptown Whittier. There's free parking in front on the street or a free parking structure directly across. The place is small on the outside but seems bigger on the inside. It's super clean and gives off a relaxing vibe. The massage room has a wall of battery operated candles that give off that ambient lighting and the soothing music is the cherry on top. Liz is so sweet. Talking to her feels like talking to an old friend. She's knowledgeable and good at what she does. The first session I did, I just got the facial massage, but during my session she learned I was post op and suggested the chin contour treatment which comes with red light therapy to promote healing and another machine that uses heat to help tighten the skin. The massage feels like a good type of pain. I know she's working her magic and I leave Agave with my jawline snatched. I love how she suggests things I can do while at home, in between sessions. And she makes sure I'm doing my part to help myself heal. I can't wait to be fully healed and try the other treatments they offer. The prices are super reasonable which is why I'll for sure be back and be referring anyone and everyone.

I discover this place through social media and I'm glad I did…read more Staff was friendly very welcoming since the moment I got there. The place is small, super clean, nicely decorated, the room had a relaxing setting. I got a message from Brayan. It had to be one of the best massages I have ever had. He is very polite, always checking if the pressure is not go much, he knows what he is doing, if your like me and love to have a deep tissue message Believe me Brayan is your guy, he has such amazing hands. I came in with lower back pain and I walked out of there feeling like a million bucks. I highly recommend booking a massage with Brayan he is amazing!! I was not pressured to buy anything. I was explain everything in detail before even entering the room. No surprise Fer of any kind. I was very please with my visit here that I booked another message with Brayan.

I had a lymphatic massage full body and it was amazing. I got it done by Karla I swear I can't wait…read moreto go back because she did an outstanding job. I also get my peptide shots from Laura and I have nothing but great things to share about their team. I absolutely recommend

I have been under a lot of stress and wanted an affordable massage nearby. This place did not…read moredisappoint. I was greeted quickly and shown my options with explanations. I decided on a Swedish massage for 60min. My masseuse was professional, asked if the pressure was ok throughout and I felt brand new once I walked out. Would definitely recommend.

It's been a while since I've been here for some self care and it's still so good. I got the $40 60…read moreminute foot massage and it was perfect relaxation. It does include a brief back massage that's enough to decompress those tense muscles.

My back was hurting badly, so I went to get my back adjusted. That helped relieve the pain and I…read morefelt better soon afterward.

We have been here once for couples massage. Very nice experience. So I came back to get a gift card…read morefor my husbands bday. Their website doesn't show the prices, so here it is...