Employee didn't speak English and was not communicative or clear that she was adding $10 because she wanted to use "icy hot" rather than regular lotion. Upon checkout, she called the up charge "medicine." I was so confused, meanwhile she essentially forced me into leave a 22% tip on top of this. There was no way to communicate with her because of the language barrier. Will never go back. read more

The massage was okay, not great. I got 90 minutes, but after the first hour, the last 30 minutes were mostly just my feet and head, nothing else. I went because my back hurt and it doesn't feel any better. When I turned face up, the curtain was open and I don't know how long it had been like that. Then the woman checking me out argued with me about the tip when I didn't want to leave 30%. I will not being going back there and I suggest you stay away. There are many more options in the area that are much better. read more

All the reviews praising the quality of the massage here are right. Brian was my masseuse and he was amazing - clearly knows how to identify the trouble areas and measure pressure. Smiling, kind, professional. I walked in without an appointment mid-day and got right in. Yes, it's a barebones locale -- and that's how you know a New York bodywork place is legit! Highly recommended. read more

Maannnnn i had to come write a review! Go or Book and get Linda, she did the damn thangg, she put her back into it and all. & she's so sweet. Her thumb game is crazy tho. (Pause) - I wouldn't consider this upscale, but it definitely got the job done. read more

Sunshine Hot Stone Bodywork - Absolutely nothing is in this photo. I was respectful of peoples privacy. - Massage Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I received a great back and foot massage by the gentleman who works here, however, they have a mandatory $15 tip fee which I have never encountered in other massage places. read more

These people are rude!! I always tip which is 20%. They always try to add on more money and scam you! Be careful.

I'm giving this place 1 star for the massage. I'm taking off 4 because they are seriously bullying customers to pay more in tips as mentioned by other Google reviewers - and then play the language barrier game. We're talking 30% more on top of their inflated prices. (45 mins massage which is $50 and they had the audacity to ask for $15 as tips. And then she said $12 in the end when I hesitated). I placed down a $10 and then a $5 and asked for change, but of course she kept it despite me asking for change. I've added a variation of this on Google Reviews, since apparently that's where the manager/owner responds to comments. Owner, if you are here reading this, you need to train your staff that this is not cool. If you want to keep customers coming back and stop posting the same reviews about this aggressive way to ask for tips, you gotta take action. Stop the tip bullying! It turns us off! read more

It's a real shame because the massage itself is genuinely good, and the place is decent enough for what you'd expect at this price point (basic, semi-clean, nothing fancy). However, the payment process is consistently unpleasant and unprofessional. No matter what tip you offer, it never seems to be enough. Whether you start with 20% or even 25%, there's always some push to get more, either by haggling for a few extra dollars or pretending not to understand you in order to round up to a much higher tip. For example, they've tried to talk their way into keeping a full $20 as tip, turning it into something like a 34% gratuity. It leaves a bad taste and makes the whole experience uncomfortable at the end. Unfortunately, this will be my last visit. I'd rather walk two blocks down to Bedford and enjoy the same service without the stress at the end, which undoes any relaxation from the massage. read more

Linda has been my massage guru for three years now (my wife included) . After a horrible accident, I skipped out on spinal surgery thanks to Linda. I just got back home to NYC hours ago after being away ten months and once again... One word: Gratitude read more

This should be a 0 star review. Do not go here. Massage was a little bit above average, I've definitely had better. However, this review is about the the dishonest practices of the masseuse I had. The front door says they take credit card, however the table at the front says the credit card machine is not working, and you can only pay in cash. When I said I didn't have enough cash, the masses said I should go to an ATM, and I said no since my Bank ATM was far away. He then begrudgingly brought out the credit card machine that was hiding in the drawer, and guess what, it was working just fine. Then when I asked for change for the $20 bill I had to give him a cash tip, I asked for 4 $5 bills back, and he only gave me 1 5$ bill back, saying the remaining $15 was his tip and that tip was 20%. Last I checked, 20% of $55 was $11. I told him this, and asked for singles back for a $5 bills, and he stormed off to the back room and brought back the right change. I understand businesses are hurting post-COVID, but if you want to be an only cash establishment, then make that known from the start, and most importantly, don't have a sign on the front of your door saying you take major credit cards. read more

Useless people to deal with. I made an appointment and showed up to be told to leave as they were too busy. Bear in mind they called me to change my original appointment and move it to a later time. I rearranged my day and showed up to be laughed at. Ridiculous customer service. Used to love this place, but never again. read more

Still in pain 7 days later. This place is horrible! I've had restless nights since going. Thought the pain of the massage would subside but it hasn't. Wondering when I'll ever be able to get a full 8 hours of sleep again. Walls don't go up to the ceiling, came for a couples massage and the man and woman massaging couldn't stop talking to each other- SO RUDE! I came to enjoy and you're talking and laughing to each other in another language. Very unprofessional. read more

I landed in NYC and after a very stressful week, my body felt wrecked from travel and no sleep. I searched for a massage place open late near my hotel and voila, I found this. It's not fancy and is no frills, but it was one of the best massages I've ever had (and I have had many). Linda was amazing. Hot stones, heating pad, a Thai, deep tissue combo. Very purposeful and really seemed to understand exactly what my body needed. Highly recommend and great price!! read more

I'v had many massages in my life, and honest truth, this was by far the best one. There are no frills involved, but Linda is an expert! I came in with a horrible crick in my neck, and by the time I was done, I felt like a new person. She used the perfect amount of pressure, and every movement had a purpose. She used hot stones which was incredible. I'm planning on going once every other week now. Don't miss out on this hidden gem! Thank you Linda!!! read more

Hands down best massage. Highly recommended, great staff and customer service. I referred this place to everybody.

Today I had the pleasure nay! The privilege of meeting Linda. Her fingers of steel worked into my Deep Tissue in the most relaxing way I've ever felt. I've had over 50 probably closer to 100 massages over 10 years. This was the work of a woman who knows what she's doing. I have to warn you... the deep tissue... it's not for the light hearted. At times I had to remember to breath. When she would ask "it's okay?" I would sigh out a "perfect". I'm going back again next week because I felt like she did so much work on getting these knots out of my back that it would be a sin to let them form again! Thank you Linda! Can't wait to see you again. read more

This place is HORRIBLE!!!! First off the masseuse is way too aggressive. I had to ask her to stop using her elbows and digging into me. Midway she stopped to get me water. WTF?! I flipped over for my front half and she totally lifted the towel and completely exposed my chest. So NOT appropriate. I have had a bazillion massages and no one ever felt the need to expose my boobs. I left her a 15% tip was generous and she ran after me telling me I have to leave her over 20%!!! Un-effing-believable!! read more

This place is a no-frills massage place. The "rooms" are separated by walls that don't go up the ceiling and have curtains as doors, you can hear them talking and pounding BUT! the massage was incredibly amazingly satisfying! Jerry was nice and professional. I had a combination of deep tissue and hot stone massage. The Massage I received relieved weeks of work-induced tension. (It was a rock-hard knot and Jerry just twisted out of my body!) The walk back home felt like a huge load had been taken off of me. It was a blissful experience and I can't wait for the next appointment! read more

The Good: -massage is legit, and if you are okay with the bad (see below) then I highly recommend this spot -clean facilities -friendly masseuses -you can generally just walk-in for the massage The Bad: -tipping... they will fight you tooth and nail to get a tip that's over 20%. this past time I went, I didn't have correct change, and they took $70 on a massage that was $55 (all I had was a fifty and a twenty). I gave them the money then asked to get change, and she claimed up and down she didn't have anything less than a twenty... I wanted to give the masseuse $13 for an hour massage (which is roughly a 24%), but then they refused to give me change and already had my money. I didn't want to argue after pushing back a few times, but they basically stole my money. Ridiculous! read more

No frills GREAT deep tissue massages! I've been here twice and had Linda once and a man (not sure his name) last time, both times I walked out with no pain in my back, the way a deep tissue should be! The prices are extremely reasonable ($45 for 1 hour?!), especially in Williamsburg. This is not a posh day spa, so the negative reviews should go elsewhere! I'm a Nurse with bad back and hip issues, these Masseuses REALLY get to work kneading & massaging! Always asking if the pressure is too much & adjust like so. I'm really happy I found this place and can't WAIT to go back very soon! read more

Shout out to Linda! She's awesome. She took some time to feel out where my tension was. At first I wasn't sure if she was going to get serious and dig in.. but then she went straight for my major trouble spot in my left hip! From there on, I knew she knew what she she as doing. AWESOME deep tissue, and very focused on the spots that needed the attention. This is not for the sensitive, first timers, or for those who are in it for the ambiance (must be able to shut out the world!) If you want a straight forward, awesome deep tissue massage, and you're not shy about your butt or tatas being out, some noise in the background, then this is the place for you! For me this was a 5 star massage because I'm not in it for all the extra stuff and I'm excellent at tuning everything out. $55 + $15 for tip = happy and relaxed me! read more

Worst experience ever. The most unprofessional environment, made me wait for 30 mins inside the stall, then after 5 mins of the massage said no and left without apologizing. read more

Very sweet lady however I would not return for another massage. Linda went back and forth between myself and another random customer. She applied cupping to my back which I did not ask for and left them on the for 45minutes (in total) out of 60 minutes. She was extremely rough and did not massage one area on my body for longer than 5 seconds. The hour costed me $71 in total. I would not recommend and will be trying a new place in the neighborhood. read more

The masseuse was very nice, and the pricing is very cheap. The massage was medium pressure but it felt light tbh. The only down is they barely speak English which isn't a super big deal. But if you are looking for a specific type of massage good luck communicating that. read more

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The 5 stars are for Linda, who is seriously committed to working out all of the tension in your muscles! This massage is not for the faint of heart, on my last visit I ended up with light bruising in some places. This time I woke up when it felt too firm for me, and she picked up on my cues and gave me exactly the pressure needed. One bummer - they don't honor the coupons posted on the top of the Yelp page, the masseurs don't speak English and they tried to call the owner but couldn't reach him/her. I had waited to go on a day when they offer the 15 minute foot rub to add to my 90 minute, so I was really disappointed this didn't work out. I don't blame the people providing the massages, I just wish the owner would update things or at least prepare them for the question. read more

I've been here a few times and always left loosened up after having gotten massages that beat the hell out of my terrible rock-like muscle that had hardened from spasms, awful office chairs, being crushed into airplane seats designed for 50 LB kids under 3 feet tall, and miscoordinated bedroom acrobatics. Other Tui Na massages I've received elsewhere were as ineffective as nail salon foot "massages." These folks will give you the closest and cheapest alternative to expensive Active Release Technique/trigger point bodywork from a skilled chiropractor. The handsome young man working here has better English language abilities than the older sadist woman who seemed genuine in her desire to effectively communicate nonetheless. Go here and get your ass kicked like never before. You may be in temporary discomfort during the massage, but that can be expected with this type of deep spasm release work. The place seems clean, and the prices are reasonable. Also, don't go to the branch in Park Slope with the same name since they will not work you over as well at all. read more

My boyfriend and I went for a couple's massage. The two working masseuses that were there, were fighting with each other in foreign language, even during our session. There was a roach in the bathroom, some stains in the bed, the guy giving massage was using one hand on each of us just rubbing half of our bodies, then the lady worked on me and guy worked on my boyfriend. This lady used hot rocks and sometimes she slipped on my back and hit me in the head with the rock. She used my body to lean on to change her positions. It was very awkward and I will never go back there. They also demanded 20% tip at the end. Too bad. read more

Returned for my second massage here and will return again. Words cannot express how much better my neck and shoulders feel. Very clean shop. People are nice. Prices are reasonable. Haven't found a better place yet! read more

I would like to rate the massage- but I can't. I called and made an appointment and was told 3:45. When I arrived and on time no one was expecting me. The woman at the door was confused and called her boss and the Handed me the phone (so unprofessional). They told me next appointment was 4:30 and I had to wait. There was no apologies or offer to rectify the situation. They just kept saying that you will get one later. Nope. I don't patronize places that don't manage their schedule or make up for Mistakes. read more

Was good, my first time so i was super nervous. The lady did tell me I had a lot of tension in my upper back so massaging that part was uncomfortable, but it was an experience and I would do it again. They were very cool and helped take our pictures and meet needs. read more

Sunshine Hot Stone Bodywork - First Massage - Massage Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is just close to everything and everyone. I was coming to this place for few years, but today I was lucky to have Miss Linda doing massage for me and that was just amazing. She touched all point ma and nerves just in right way and feels so relaxing afterwords. Go there, get massage, ask for Linda & ENJOY! read more

I had a massage by Michael today, my first time having a deep tissue massage. I had a really sharp pain in my upper back from work and knew I needed something extra to help. I could tell Michael knew where all the knots in my back were and he really went to work getting them all out. I'm so glad that I went and for the price I paid I plan to return on a monthly basis to keep my back from getting worse. At the time I went they weren't accepting credit card so that would be good to know for future visits. read more

This was my absolute worst massage experience ever in life. Not only did my masseuse Linda completely lack any massage skill (she was basically pushing into my bones with all her might as if if they weren't supposed to be there), she was texting with her other hand - she actually placed her phone right by me on the bed and was massaging with one arm and texting with the other. Then her friend calls and she starts talking to the person during the massage. I was very annoyed and asked her to please not talk on the phone while massaging me. She was very apologetic and hung up. However, she continued to text!!! I finally had it and told her I found it extremely unprofessional that she was texting. She again apologized and finished the terrible massage. Now, one would think that the ridiculousness stopped there but NOPE! After the massage she had the nerve to ask for a $20 tip. When I told her absolutely not and that I would give her $10 (even though she deserved 0) she tried to negotiate that I give her $15. Please do yourself a favor and avoid this place!!! read more

Amazing place! Super clean, grand opened the staffs are friendly and nice! The massage I received Is so far the best in this neighborhood! Definitely recommend it if you are suffering from a desk job like me! read more

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Linda works wonders. Insanely strong massage & great body intuition. I have a very knotty upper back close to my spine and she is the only one I know to fix it! Call and ask for her by name. read more

Absolutely love this place! Lili and the team is amazing, you can get same day appointments and the massages rival what I've had at spas around NYC. read more

Excellent, no frills, no pain no gain Tui Na massage and hot stone experience. The masseuse, Linda, works wonders getting the knots out of your muscles. All masseuses I've seen here are experienced and know how to find the painful spots you need fixing. First came here with back pain from a weightlifting injury and had trouble walking -- left here like new. Now I come once a month. read more

Best massage/bodywork I've ever received. For only $55/hour, I was hesitant to give this place a try, but trust me when I say, you will not be disappointed. When my session began, it was clear the therapist understood exactly what I needed and was extremely talented and knowledgeable in his practice. If you're looking for a spa experience, look elsewhere. But if you're looking for help with problem areas or a total body reset, this is without a doubt one of New York's best finds. read more

I was ASSAULTED here. Man who goes by the name Tom kissed my back and whispered "thank you." I went in again to try to see if his picture and credentials were on the wall and they were not. I used to go to him specifically and was a regular client, then he pulled this grossly inappropriate move. Stay away! The worst was I lived on that block and he would hang out outside and I would have to pass him almost every day. I just called and they said Tom isn't there anymore. Still, stay away. I have a lot of back and shoulder problems and have been inappropriately touched by two male massage therapists (once here and once at a place in the LES.) I now only use female massage therapists and haven't had a problem since. read more

Linda is amazing!!!!! If you like deep massage she is a miracle. Super affordable rates. Not fancy. Walk-ins are easy.