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    Total Release

    4.4 (56 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Reflexology massage

    Acupuncture

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    Janet L.

    So wonderful! This place along with Bliss Reflexology spa probably rank as my favorite places to de-stress and relax in the DC/MD area. I think Mr. Wei was my masseur... but I was so relaxed that I forgot to ask for his name. You know it's a good massage when you suddenly don't know if your own soft snores woke you up. WAS I SNORING?! If so, that's embarrassing. Oops. Oh wells. When the massage was over, I had trouble climbing off the massage bed and walking out the door. That's just how wonderful it was! Parking: There's street parking - the meters during normal hours are only for an hour I believe... but there's 2 hour street parking. Location: It's located in an office suite... but once you find 5506, just go up the stairs and the office is located to the right at the end of the hall on the left. Service: Very friendly... making the appointment was super easy to do. Ambience: Very nice. Many of the reflexology/acupressure places I've gone to have only curtains that separate the beds ... this one actually has walls and a door to separate the massage space from other spaces and the waiting area. The music they play is probably the most soothing. Mr Wei is very good at pinpointing all the muscles that are tight (he knew exactly where I needed work) ... and gave just the right amount of pressure. Also, this is the best reflexology place in town, by far! A lot of places tend to breeze through the feet... a little pressure here and there and then they're done! But here, I could feel him working on all the parts of my feet ... imagine those little reflexology charts you see. The price is very affordable for this area ... (I had a groupon deal)... Definitely will be coming back again and again.

    Valentina F.

    My time at total release was so relaxing and lovely. My masseuse really listened to me and hit the spots that were the most problematic. You have the option to take off your clothes and keep them on. No fuss just a truly great massages. Facility was clean and staff was kind. Total release is a true gem.

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    I had a good time here. That's all I need to say. Definitely will come back. Yeeeeeelp asks me to wriiiiiiite loooooonger soooooo annoying

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    Love Mr Wei, May, Nikki and Nancy. Excellent relaxing, warm foot bath and great for males/females and we adore coming here for years now.

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    I think this is a very nice place and the service is great. loved the accupressure and I go there about once a month for back pain.

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