THIS PLACE IS A SCAM 100%. MAKE SURE TO LOOK AT THE LOW REVIEWS. THEY ALL COMPLAIN ABOUT THE TIP AND THE GAMES THIS PLACE PLAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They will hold you hostage for a tip. $10-$20 isn't enough for them. Which is odd, on there sign it does not express mandorty tip of a at a certain starting range. When we asked if we are free to tip comfortably ( so they couldn't scam us again ) and reasonably...they hung up on us, like we were a joke wanting to know what we will be spending. Like we have all this extra money to give them. STAY AWAY THEY ARE DISHONEST. CHABA THAI is the BEST BEST BEST massage place and they don't play these sort of games. You pay more but they do not FORCE tip on you...especially a crazy price. Worth noting, WE ARE FAIR TIPPERS. we support tipping culture, we support hard work....but we do not support LIES and DISHONESTY! read more

This place is a scam honestly. I literally just called this place and asked them the price of a full body massage. The person said it was $45 for an hour. It sounded great and I wanted to confirm if tipping was required. She said it was optional, but minimum is $15 - $20... If you're going to require tip, don't falsely advertise low prices and then demand tip afterwards. Last time I came here and tipped them $10 each, they were hounding my gf and I for more money... What was the $45 for anyways then? If these people believe in tipping for their jobs, then why don't you tip the janitor who cleans the restrooms and facilities or the chefs who actually cook your food? These are people who actually make a difference and deserve it. Honestly, the nerve of some people. read more

This place is absolutely terrible. Please stay away. There are so many better options in the area. It's a waste of your money and time. I wouldn't even go back if they paid me. The massage has no technique. You're basically paying for a lot of oil to be dumped and rubbed on you. Sitting through 1 hour of it was terrible and I came out feeling sticky and nasty feeling worse than when I came in. read more

Amazing amazing will come back. Very relaxing and I came out of it a new women. I can't wait to come back

First off, don't read the bad reviews. Most are over 6 years old and do not apply anymore! Been coming here regularly 4-5 years and have never had a bad experience. Super relaxing, chill vibes. Very nice staff. Upset my fav masseuse left :( but the others are great too. Have had only one I wasn't too fond of and haven't seen her there since. Love this place! read more

It was my first time today and LeiLei (spelling?) was my massage lady. Oh my god, she was amazing. It was a really great massage! I did foot and body. It was so good. I haven't had a good massage in such a long time. I absolutely enjoyed it and was so relaxed. I will definitely come back to see LeiLei. Thank you so much! read more

Went here as a last minute plan for me and my two friends. The ladies STAYED OPEN for us until 11 PM and we were extremely thankful for that. Turns out they close at 10 if they have no appointments after that. Our mistake! But, the massage was to die for! The 3 ladies did our feet and full body and completely worked our backs and legs. We felt as if we were floating after. We are DEFINITELY coming back at an earlier time to enjoy again. Sadly didn't get any pictures. Thanks again ladies! 100% worth it here. read more

Oh Senses, you have loosened me up and have become my go to massage place for both my body and my feet! You guys are good and have never disappointed me. It was so good one time that I even gave you $20 tip! Unlike other places that gripes about gratuity at times, you guys has always been appreciative and quiet about what's given in the name of business. It's a modest thing. The tip reflects the service and quality. This place has always been one of the cleaner ones. Not as big compared to other massage places, it has fewer chairs, and less private rooms, which I think is totally fine. I usually prefer to sit outside in the main room. There, you could watch television during the massage, chat with your friends, and I feel more relaxed. In the private rooms, I feel kind of weird just because... Well, unless my whole body aches then I'll go for a body massage. They charge $20 for a hour foot massage, $30 for a body massage, $35 for a combination foot and body. They also have 90 minutes sessions for an additional cost. Their massages here has always been good. I feel very relaxed here, as the massuese knows what they are doing. Very suttle and the strength is enough to relax you instead of getting a rug burn from a dummy (at other places) who is just there to rush you in and out while clock watching. Now you know why they gripe about bad tip... Because their service and skills level reflects it. Senses, you make me happy legitimately! :) read more

Senses Massage - Aching Feet... Stinky? :P - Massage Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Such a grway spot. They really lnow what they are doing! I wont tell you my favorite because I don't mind gate keeping but this is a great spot if you have a lot of stress and tention! Treat youself!!! Parking is great, scheduling is easy and quick. read more

Went in at 9:30 they took me in Asked for a full hour of just back massage They stopped and told me only 30 minutes for back massage and only ended giving me 20 minutes after all. Still charged me 30$ DO NOT RECOMMEND. bad service and rude. read more

Good massage at a very reasonable price. Been coming here for a couple of years 80 minute combo is only 60.00 20 minute foot massage & 60 minute body massage. read more

I've been to a number of massage places, including a handful of foot massage places in San Gabriel, but not as many as my friend who grew up in San Gabriel. We always end up back here. He loves it....he usually ends up falling asleep, snoring. For an hour foot massage, which is a massage that includes way more than just your feet (I've never figured out why they call it just a foot massage), I've never expected much of ambiance. The fancy Thai massage places - you do get privacy and more exotic ambiance, but it is very pricey. The last one cost me $50, the one before in Silverlake cost me $150, and it hurt physically as well as financially. I guess I'm like Annie W. - I don't really dig people standing on my back nor alot of pain. But I really love it here, because the lights are low, and its a quieter more relaxed peaceful atmosphere than the noisy and bright other foot massage places I've been to. At one other place, my masseuse smelled like cigarettes and was either on his cell phone, or chatting in Chinese with another masseuse. He might have been talking smack about me too damn it. I'm as good at Chinese as I am at math. But I am a fairly good driver during day light hours. Here however, there is music playing softly in the background. I especially like the part in the beginning where your feet are put in very warm water.....Warm tea is served too. Sure, a martini would be better than the tea, but alas, I have yet to find a foot massage place that also serves cocktails.... For $15, I think its such a small price for such a soothing experience... 15 bucks - dang it's so inexpensive - I went back twice one weekend. I've taken a number of friends here - and last night a group of six of us took over the place. Two had never had foot massages before. "No, you don't have to take off all your clothes" and "No Mel, you won't get a happy ending here." I called ahead and within half an hour the six of us were sitting there in large comfortable chairs. It was a lot of fun going in a group. Next time we discussed hitting Newport Seafood in San Gabriel and then in a food coma going to get foot massages here. Awww..... The place is so easy. It's conveniently located - it's just north on San Gabriel Blvd. off the 10 freeway. They are open late and take credit cards. I usually don't make reservations, and I've never had to wait. There is plenty of street parking. read more

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Literally only place I'll ever go! they took my party of 3 last minute. They did such an amazing job customer service and quality work is done here. Highly recommend read more

When you walk into a massage place, you expect peace and serenity. That's what you get here, but it gets annoying when the massage therapists start talking to you or each other or with other customers. I DO NOT like conversations when I go for a massage. I like to close my eyes and focus on the serenity and relaxation. My friend Ed took me here while I was in the area and we both agreed to go get a massage to kill time before dinner. I don't go to massages as much as I used to because of time and money. I used to love going at least once a week! I found a good therapist but she's always too busy because she is that good! I haven't found a good one since her. Anyways, I got a body massage while Ed got a foot massage. The very small rooms are kept up with dry wall and a curtain, no doors. While my massage is in session, I could hear the other massage therapists speaking loudly. My masseuse likes to talk to as I hinted I don't. So I pretend to fall asleep and make a snoring noise so she can be quiet. But after I faked my sleep, I realized she got kind of lazy and didn't use much strength anymore and she didn't get my pressure point at the right area. $30 for a full body massage in a "room". Massages are always a hit and missed at these Chinese reflexology places. And most of the time they come and leave quite often. If anyone knows a good one, please let me know! Thanks! read more

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Went today for the first time. The lady on the phone spoke good English. She also gave me my massage and was very good. Very strong, good pressure. She massaged the knots on my triceps which was much needed. Very good price for good service! Thanks so much! read more

This place is a hidden gem! Friends and I had dinner and decided to get foot massages. The places we wanted to go to were all booked. So we yelped and found Senses Massage. I drive by almost everyday and never gave it a second look. Until tonight, walked in for three foot massages and the staff was very friendly, the place is clean and the massage is amazing!!! We made a pack to go back on a monthly date. read more

Senses Massage - Happy customers - Massage Near Me - San Gabriel, California

This massage place in San Gabriel is really good! My mom likes it so much. A friend who swears by them recommended this place. I liked the staff very much. Friendly, interested in knowing that I was satisfied with results, and they seemed very knowledgeable. I will definitely be going back! I scheduled for my mom and they started in time and did a great job. Highly recommended!!! read more

Senses Massage - Massage Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Really enjoy this place! Private, pressure is good and they are accommodating! They have plenty of chairs for foot massages and they have late coming time. I'd say give it a shot! read more

I called at 9pm to see if they were willing to take me at 9:30pm because it was a bit late. The lady asked me to come in at 9:30pm. When I was on the way at 9:15pm, a lady called me 3 times asking me if I was there yet. I told her that I was on the way, and I needed time to travel over. Plus, I told her that the appointment is at 9:30pm not 9:15pm. She said "you are REALLY that on time?!" Omg, what did she mean by that?! When I stepped inside the store at 9:30pm, my phone rang, and it was from the same lady who called me 3 times earlier! I want to say, if you want to go home, please just ask me to come back tomorrow! While going in feeling a little annoyed, I asked for a 70 minutes body and foot massage combo. Let me be honest, the massage was not good at all. The lady was not accurate on the spot she supposed to be pressing. That's sad cos I was very tired! When I am done, I paid $30 for the massage, and I tipped the lady $10. I felt that I was generous, as they annoyed me before my massage, and the massage was not even good! This same lady even dare to ask "can u tip me more?" I was tired, and not wanting to argue! I gave her another $5, and I tell myself that I will never go back again! read more

First and last time. This place is seemingly clean. But when I entered the room to get a full body massage the masseuse didn't bother to change the dressing on the table. Oh and the insistence on the $10 tip is as crazy as the look I got from the masseuse when I handed her a $5. read more

It wasn't a usual body massage. Been to other massage parlors that don't massage your butt frequently. And they recommend a $10 tip when it's optional they request a tip. Very horrible experience me and my husband didn't like this massage parlor at all!! Wouldn't recommend this place at all read more

Been here few times. People here are really nice. Last time i had massage from Nanacy and last night lily gave a wonderful massage. Cracked my back muscles and today my body is feeling like feather. Its always hit and miss with massages. But luckly, lily had seen me here before so she did it great job!! read more

Great spot makes u feel good. good service and reasonable prices. feet or body it is worth the price read more

We showed up and they had to call two men because they didn't have enough people on staff. After paying $52 for 2 people ($25 each)($2 for credit card swipe, BS) and receiving the massage, they demanded a $10 tip per person, which made it uncomfortable when I tipped them a $5. One of the women put her hand up and wooshed us away after 5-7 minutes of going back and forth. read more

Listen peeps, you get what you pay for.. You want an extremely professional, absolutely no talking massage place, go shell out over a hundred and get your ass to a hotel massage place. They close at 11pm, but they still agreed to see me and my boyfriend at 10:30pm (just call ahead to book an appointment). For an asian massage place, this was one of the best I've ever had. For $25, you get one hour full body massage, with oil (and not just lotion). Sure they'll talk occasionally, but man, my masseuse had some strength, which really made me feel relaxed. I have huge shoulder knots and they really knew how to get those kinks out. If you come here, request Lei Lei, she was pretty experienced. Will definitely come back. read more

The massage portion was great, but there was confusion around the payment. I got a 60-minute body massage/20-minute foot massage combo for $30 (I was planning on just getting the 60-minute body massage for $25, but the combo deal seemed too good to pass up). But when it came time to pay and I attempted to tip $5, I was told I had to tip more because I'd upgraded to a massage combo. I couldn't understand the lady's explanation and finally just said, what do I have to tip? She said $10. If they need to receive a certain amount for a combo massage, why not just CHARGE that amount for the combo (say, $35) instead of luring me in with a super-low price and then forcing a higher tip? Then I'd have a more honest idea of what the massage would cost, and the whole experience wouldn't have ended on a negative note. Before that I was planning on returning, but now I'm definitely going other places instead. read more

This was one Of the worse locations ever. My friend and I came here before and the experience scarred and traumatized us... the massage was mediocre... but what went really bad was the type of massage oil that they used... it caused our backs to rash up and we broke out for months!! A year later and we still have residual scars and acne from the oily substance! read more

Just finished a "90 min" massage. The massage itself was decent. Unfortunately i cannot recommend this place based on a number of issues. They're not adequately staffed for walk-ins. I was told to undress and wait in the room while it took another 15 minutes for their call-in massuse to arrive. He came right in with keys jangling on his hip and attempted to start working. He quickly realized it annoyed him as much as it did for me. Half way thru, he asked if i wanted to upgrade another 30 minutes, i told him i was here for a 90 minute massage. He seemed surprised, since he never asked earlier what i was here for. Throughout the massage i hear him sniffling and coughing. One time i noticed him catching his cough and immediately placing his hand back on my back. Aww....ew. To top it off he ended the massage 10 minutes early. Sigh... No thanks. read more

I was hesitant to try a new place but I took the risk and was very happy for trying this place. The massage was amazing. I have a lot of knots all throughout my shoulder blades and upper back and she used just the right amount of pressure to work them out. I would give it a 4 and a half, the only thing that that kept me from giving it 5 is that it was freezing inside. I told them it was cold and they were friendly about making sure I was comfortable. I would definitely go back. So since writing that review I've gone back quite a few times. Like 9 times! I love this place. There was just only one time I got a very bad massage. I mean the worst massage I have ever gotten. She (didn't ask for her name Bc I was very upset) was not fluid and did not seem to care at all. She even ended early. As long as I make sure I don't get her ever again, this place is awesome! The right amount of pressure. read more

I have had lower back pain issues for years and going here has helped more than any other massage place I have been to in the SGV area. It is important to note that this is not the place you go to for a massage that feels good or is relaxing. The pay off here is how you feel when you walk out the door. I will bring my frds here ofc! read more

Senses Massage - Massage Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Didnt like the service- didn't like the massage- who payed up front ? And have you ever been asked for more tips ?.... not stepping there again read more

I took my friend and I here for a full body massage and the prices are low and the place looked clean and it wasn't busy at all. Let me tell you the massage is PAINFUL. And I made it verbal to the masseuse that she was applying for too much pressure but she didn't care to listen to me anyways. I also informed her that I had just gotten my ears pierced and to be gentle around them but she didn't understand me, didn't care to understand, and kept whacking my ears with her hands. OUCH. then at the end she and her other masseuse who took care of my friend were dumbfounded at the fact that we only wanted to tip them $5 and literally insisted that we need to give them $10 EACH. First time here and the last time. Don't waste your money here, other places have cheap prices and the service is better and they won't harass you like these ladies did for their tip that was undeserved. read more

best place for massage and relax, i came with my best friend at 10:10 and they still took us... people very nice and services are very good, clan and quiet... no chinese speaking while ur time.... will come back read more

I was here Saturday , Nov 11 ...... i decided to bring my coworker a small date . We ended up getting a full body massage in private room . Let me tell you the massage was amazing !! The rooms were nice and clean . Everything was well organized . It was 30$ for 60 min massage plus TIP .... this is my second time here !! And I truly recommend it !!! read more

Frankly speaking, i'm not the person who'd like to do massage everyday. But I really like going to Li Ren (Senses Spa). The masseuse there is very considerate. They always know how to make people get relax and comfort from the daily hard work. It's amazing that every time I come back from there, I get totally refreshed! BTW, I like their new decoration~ (although someone said the out-painting color is terrible...) I must said those who put criticize on it must haven't come in there. read more

The massage was good, the place too, but the mandatory $10 tip is definitely a turn off. If they post it on their rates at least I would be warned ahead of time, I won't be back. read more

This place was oddly intriguing and I was slightly fearful about going in to get a massage. I have always been skeptical of asian massage places with the red lanterns out in front. I have always wondered what was the different between asian masage places with the red lanterns and without the red lanterns. Is it a secret message for an underground group? This place has the red lanterns and I wanted to tread carefully. The front desk was very nice and she led us to a couples room massage. This place requires you to remove clothing for the massage. We were asked if we wanted a hard or medium or light massage. I asked for a firm and hard massage and they were twisting my neck and driving their knuckles into my back. It was quite painful at times, but I figured that it would drive away some of the upper back and lower back tension that I was having. My masseuse' phone kept on going off and she would talk to her partner or the masseuse on the other side of the wall while giving the massage (all in Chinese). There wasn't any relaxing music, but we did hear the background music from a television set. There was also construction going on upstairs with hammering and thumping around. There was also a couple of adults arguing in Chinese in the background and our massueses having to go out there to shush them. Unprofessional? Yes. Relaxing and Zen-Like? No. I probably wouldn't come back here even if the massage was okay. The place didn't seem relaxing and was all over unorganized. read more

I took my boy friend here because he said he never had a message before and I had a coupon for this place. They ask you to pay before they give you the message which is fine. However, my boyfriend doesn't carry much cash and wanted to pay with a card, which they accept. But they keep on pushing us to pay with cash saying that there is a 2 dollar swiping fee. Even though we said we only have 39 dollar they still keeping pushing us to pay with cash. lucky my boyfriend found 20 dollars in his wallet and we barley had enough to pay them. When we entered the room everything seemed nice, it was clean and it had a nice environment. However, that the only nice thing about this place. The massage itself was far from good. They constantly press on the bone when they are massaging the shoulder and lower back which cause a lot of pain. by the time my massage was over my shoulder started to hurt even though it wasn't hurting before. From my past experiences, I know that this is not supposed to happen. When we leave they demanded us to pay them tip, which is fine but we only had 9 more dollars left on us after they forced us to pay cash in the beginning. So we gave them all the cash we had but the lady looked at us and said "only $9 tips for 2 people?" and gave us a stink eye. Another lady informed us that we were supposed to pay a minimum of $5/person. First of all, I don't think they deserved a 20% tip because the massage wasn't THAT great. But the the fact that they told us we were supposed to pay more $5/person is ridiculous. I don't think I will ever come back here for massage and I will not recommend this place to anyone. EDIT: Since people messaged me about the tipping situation, I want to clarify that I wasn't trying to compare it with the tips for restaurant. I believe the amount I pay for tips should be relevant to the service they provided, which for this specific massage place, was not good. I would gladly pay for tips if the service was good. read more

This is my first experience of massage so I can't really compare, but I am very pleased with the result. My coworker took me to this place last Friday for a massage after a long day of work. The decor looks pretty new, and the music and atmosphere made us feel very relaxed. We ordered the full body and foot massage, my masseuse Lucy was great! At the end, they offered me water and tea while I waited for my coworker to finish. I feel so refreshed and relieved afterward, I'll definitely come back again. read more

I have been there several times, its a huge and nice place, and the price is reasonable. I did one hour body massage every time, the lady did very professional. I like this place and ill recommend my frds go there too. read more