Shanti Healing

Hi, Do you do myofascial release? Thank you,…

Hello! Yes that is one of the techniques that's possibly included into the session. I customize… Read more

Hello! Do you offer couples massages?

At this time, I'm the only therapist, so unfortunately, I can not provide couples massages.

Are you covered under united healthcare?

No, we do not work with any insurance companies. However are FSA/ HSA approved

Does Shanti Healing offer prenatal massages?

Unfortunately not at the moment

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Review Highlights - Shanti Healing

“I made an appointment with Sneha at Shanti Healing as a birthday present to myself and what a gift it was...”

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4.3(262 reviews)

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Been going here for years and so happy they have a new location off Baker Road!…read more The quality of the massages are amazing each time. Each lady is talented, consistent and so strong - I don't even have to worry about who I get for my session. Seriously the firmest massages I've ever had have come from healing massage. I appreciate that the prices are so reasonable, the space is welcoming and clean, and the service is always so warm. It's the only place I go, and I always leave feeling so healed! Make sure to call or text to make your appointment!

Healing massage has a new location and it is beautiful . From the outside to the inside ambience ,…read morewith tranquil peaceful rooms inside . Mae did my massage tonight and she worked magic . I came in with a migraine caused by poor sleep position on my neck . And she knew right away I needed tlc on my right side. I'm walking out migraine / headache free . Thank you Mae--- I will be back

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Health Day Spa

3.9(201 reviews)

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I have been visiting Health Day Spa usually once a week for about five years…read more My go to person lately is Susan. She provides exactly the massage I request. Swedish massage, medium, not too hard. Most massage spas offer soft, medium, or hard pressures. I prefer soft to medium. That's exactly what I ask with Susan and that is what I receive. If you want a hard deep tissue massage, I'd recommend Carmen. She's very experienced and knows exactly where your pain or discomfort is, and believe me, she will definitely get your pain out. Depending on your pain, depends on how much pressure Carmen will put on you. Two different times, Jenny (the owner) performed Thai massages on me. She does not offer that massage. She only performed Thai massage because I have been going there for years. Omg, that was so painful. However, when I walked out, my body was like jello. At that time, I didn't live far away. I was able to drive home and fell right to sleep, waking up totally refreshed. Today, Susan worked on me. I always get a 90 minute massage, which costs $98, plus I give 25 to $30 tip. That's just me. My tip is giving extra thanks. Today, though, I caught myself snoring twice. I love Health Day Spa. It's dark, always quiet unless a guest is talking loud. There's soft relaxing music playing. As I have mentioned before, everyone that works there does not speak English well. I suggest you speak slowly and clearly, or use your Google translator, as I do. Jenny, Bill, and maybe a couple other employees will understand English. I have also mentioned, if you want a happy ending, go somewhere else. Health Day Spa is 100% legit, with trained massage therapists.

I am always on my feet and I been complaining that my feet has been hurting to my husband. So on…read moreour anniversary, he took me here. No reservation needed. They welcome walk in. It's a chill place. I did the 60 min foot reflexology and acupressure for $55. The acupressure consist of shoulder massage and arm massage. Foot includes thigh to foot. It was great!! It hurt so good. Lol. My feet felt happy and refresh. The guy that did my massage did an amazing job. He didn't introduce himself so I didn't get his name. Barely talk and just did what he needed to do. I might try the body next time, need some more work on my shoulder.

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Holiday Spa

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This no-frills spa is on par with the best in all the important ways- skills, service, and…read moreconvenience. I had a prenatal massage with Elsa. I have had many massages over the years, including some really fancy ones, and I think Elsa's skills are in the top 10. She has great technique and intuition. She positioned well for comfort and draped appropriately for modesty. She quickly and accurately identified painful and sore muscle groups and adjusted her focus accordingly. She adapted to feedback graciously and effectively. I ended up extending my massage- it was that good! So after my baby was born, I reached out to Holiday Spa again to see if they could help with postnatal massage. Using text for translation to ensure understanding due to the language barrier, I was able to schedule with their postpartum masseur. They graciously offered a flexible start time as well as a double room to accommodate my breastfeeding baby and a caregiver, and they were very patient and understanding when I was unable to make it to the appointment, and very kindly rescheduled me, saying that as mothers themselves, they understood the challenges of newborn parenting and wanted to support me. The customer service was truly excellent. I am grateful for this business and look forward to establishing a regular schedule here.

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Venus Massage Therapy Spa

3.7(227 reviews)

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First time here on a Sunday. My mom comes here for her massages with therapist, Ada. I recently…read morepulled a muscle so I thought I would give this place a try. I called on a Saturday afternoon to book for a Sunday appt for 2 people. We showed up on Sunday & there was a miscommunication so our appts were not in their books. Bummer. They thought we were coming the day that I called. Uh, wrong day. The person over the phone sounded really unmotivated. It was hard to understand him also. My spouse spoke mandarin to him to do the booking. So if u call to book, PLEASE MAKE SURE you are clear over the phone WHICH DAY you are booking for. They eventually found an available female therapist and I went in a room to get started. After 20 mins, they were able to accommodate my spouse for his massage. They made it happen and I appreciate them being flexible. Here goes my detailed review: AMBIENCE: First impression - BASIC. Nothing fancy here. The rooms have walls that DO NOT connect all the way to the ceiling, so what that means is that you might get to hear ur neighbors talking during your session. The room is nothing but basic, no bells or whistle, no fancy candles or aroma smell, no dimmed lights either. Bed and a chair inside with some hooks on wall. It's not a zen place here. It's a place to get ur kinks and knots out on ur body. There was spa music that plays in there tho. Let's be real, it's no Napa Valley spa here. You get what u pay for. CLEANLINESS: It felt clean overall. Head rest on bed had a disposable sheet for you to lay ur face in. I can't guarantee they change their bed sheets after each guest but I hope they change the flat sheet that is under the blanket tho. I also assume everyone keeps their underwear on under the sheets. PRICE + MENU: Affordable. That's why I decided to come here and try it out. I did the $65 an hour full body massage. See my price list photo for more pricing info. They also offer foot massages too or combo. Pay cash is best here. They charge extra $2 for each credit card transaction so keep that in mind. OVERALL EXPERIENCE: Good. I will come back and try again. My therapist, Amy, seems polite. No one rude or anything there like other Yelpers mentioned. At least I didn't encounter anything too unpleasant while I was there. My therapist spoke cantonese so it was nice to communicate and feel she understood my needs. She got all the knots I needed to get out from my shoulder. Just know that at the end of ur sessions, most asian massage places will use HOT towel to wipe u down completely after they lotion you up during ur session. Some might think it's a weird process if they are not used to asian massage places. So just keep that in mind. It's like they just gave u a towel sponge bath lol. Me and my spouse both got the full body massage, total cost was $130 ($65 each). We paid about 25% tip. In total we paid $160 cash. That total price is pretty much what I usually pay at the Equinox Spa for a 50 mins massage for one. Of course, there is absolutely no comparison. It's like comparing a Bentley with a Honda Civic. Not fairly comparable. But like I mentioned - "what u pay is what u get". I think my $65 was VERY WELL spent. My therapist took off the pain I had so it got the job done. I do recommend trying it out here if you are just looking for muscle relieve in an affordable way. Not a place I would send someone a gift card or anything. But I'll be back again when if I run into any pain issues again. I took off one star for the shady ambience and also the questionable bed sheets on whether they changed it out (or not) after each client. But as for the interior decor, they could definitely use some help. A remodel would make it feel more welcoming. It's just really dark inside, nothing fancy at all. It gets the job done. Go give this place a try

I went there for the first time and they were very friendly my massage person name I believe was…read moreAnnie. She was really good . She was prefer. She was doing deep tissue massage on my lower back in arms. I told her that I was having neck problems issue put extra time on my neck and my legs because I have circulation problems ever since then I've been going back again and again and again these guys are professionals and I recommend this to anybody that has a hard construction job athletic fitness are just passing by. Keep up the good work Anna and the rest of the crew.

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Green Tree Day Spa

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Horrible business practice. I cant believe the audacity of these people. My wife booked me a 90…read moreminute massage which cost $100. It was decent. Nothing to write home about. When I got out of massage I handed the masseuse $25 (25% tip). She handed it back to me and said it wasn't enough. WHAT? She said $40 would do. WTF? Since when does the person working for tips demand the tip amount? Especially wanting a 40% tip on a $100 dollar service. In shock, I gave her $40 and walked out. They will never get another red cent from this household. They could have had reoccurring customers but instead, they lost our business forever. My wife an I get massages on a regular basis. We were looking for something closer to home, so we tried them out... Never again. Horrible business practice. Do yourself a favor and find some place else.

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I was skeptical based on the reviews and pricepoint BUT they had an opening so I took it. Really…read moregood massage and overall experience. I'll be back and would recommend. My only gripe was cleanliness. The room and linens were okay from what I could tell but entry and windows were not a great impression.

I came her for the first time with my friend. We both booked 60 minute Swedish massage. We were…read moretold to pay for our services before the service was done. I thought that was odd but we paid for it. We were sent to a room with my friend and I together. When it was time for our massage, my friend received a Swedish massage and my masseuse was standing on top of me. The whole time they were talking during our service. I was confused why my lady wasn't doing a Swedish massage but I let it go. I wasn't in the mood to say something. They were giggling and whispering loud throughout the session. When we're done it was time for us to leave and we gave them cash tip. The lady who I tipped raised her voice on me and demanded more. I told her that's all I had. She gave me the worst attitude and stormed off. Please do yourself a favor, there are better and professional places than this. To me it felt like they don't care about the service they provide for their clients but focused on the money. It seems like a lot of people experienced bad service here. Also the lady who stood on me for my massage was a big back so I had difficulty breathing at some parts of the massage. And she was the one who kept talking and laughing during my service and had the audacity to pop off on me for not giving her more tip. Ridiculous.

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What can I say, I love a good deep tissue massage. I've come here a handful of times, and each…read morevisit has been consistently great. They really take the time to work out your knots and use a lot of pressure, which is exactly how I like my massages. Before your session, they have you fill out a form that lets them know which areas you want them to focus on, and they actually pay attention to it. If you're someone who actually wants the tension worked out (not just a light, relaxing rub), this is the spot.I usually go in feeling achy and tense, and I always leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. Highly recommend if you're looking for an all-around great experience with quality, consistent service. Thank you guys!

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CAUTION: MASSEUSE IN DISGUISE…read more I hate to be the first to pop the bubble but DAMN! I have no idea how Lyn has so many good reviews. I was not ready for this experience at all. I went in for a Swedish massage which is advertised for $85 and hour on her website page. When I go in for my massage today 6/4/2018, she sits me down and tells me that her massages are $100 per hour insisting that Swedish massage will do me no good because it's just a "soft touch". She also bashed all Asian massage shops claiming they are no good because it's cheap and the masseuse chatter too much. As we proceed, it's a very tiny massage room with barley any light. Modern day music is playing. It seemed like the sheets I went into were used from the previous customer right before me. I could tell because I saw no sight of any other sheets to replace the old ones. There was even a dirty blanket on the floor. As she's massaging me, she is literally applying so much pressure that it was a painful experience. She told me to "curse and breath." She was also cursing saying words like "fuck" not to mention she kept going in and out of the room. She even complained about 3 times while massaging me. It definitely seems like she cannot keep up with her clients different body shapes and sizes. She didn't even do the complete hour and all of a sudden the massage was done. The massage itself was horrible. She makes up random moves as she goes along and it does not feel good at all!! Be aware that you will get criticized during your massage, along with major disruption, and uneasy music. This is not the place to come from if you are looking for a peaceful relaxing massage. Waste of money and time!