"Just relax" she said, as she had me in a headlock…read more I breathed in, and out, and during the outward breath she dug her knees in to my back and bent me backwards. CRACK! I seriously thought I was going to break in half! But wow what a feeling. Both exhilarating and terrifying all at the same time, that moment during my one hour "foot massage" was something I won't forget in a long time. I use suspicious looking "quotations" to describe the experience not because there was anything dodgy about it, but because a foot massage at Pho Thai Spa does a lot more than is says on the packet. Sure your feet and legs will get rubbed, squished and pummelled, but so will your shoulders, head and back along with some of those scary cracking manoeuvres. Awesome! I wasn't expecting much when I came here, but was really impressed with the graciousness of the staff and how they really did everything they could do make the experience relaxing and soothing. $80 worth of massage here is like a full body workout and highly recommended for weary bodies needing a little lift. Just don't be scared when they put you in a headlock.

Despite working hard to get me from A to B for 30 years, my feet are never something I consider…read morepampering or giving any kind of real R&R. Plus feet are well feet and kinda gross. Hence when a friend suggested we get pedicures a wave of fear washed over me. Pedicures? I've successfully avoided one for so long why would I start having them now? People touching our feet? And everyone being able to see us? Luckily said friend wasn't suggest mall pedicures, she was taking it up a level and suggested Pho Thai Spa which is conveniently located on Brunswick Street (past the New Farm Cinema and next to Death Before Decaf). Yes, you'll pay a little more but can opt for a quick 30 minute pedi or the hour long (like we did) which includes a neck and head massage, and for the added luxuries - it's worth it. When you arrive you enter a serene space where mobile phone use is discouraged and you remove your shoes before being taken through to the treatment room. You'll be served a cup of warm tea. There's 6 cane lounges meaning there's no mass pedicure turn style happening here. The setting is more day spa than harshly lit salon. You're shown to your lounge and invited to soak your feet before a scrub is applied and wiped off. Then, with your eye mask on, you're transported to a moment of relaxation as the therapists combine gentle massage, pressure point massage and an actual pedicure. While your nails are drying (if you've opted for a nail varnish), your neck and head are gently massaged. Thankfully, we weren't rushed to leave our lounges post-treatment and were given ample time to warm back up to the idea of re-entering the real world. They also do Thai massage and facials so you could easily spend a day-spa day here and leave the worries of the world at the door! And, for the first time in my life, I get the benefits of a pedicure. Says I as I admire how shiny and smooth my feet look.

Great massage! Love that I was able to book same morning. Great pressure and great price! Thank you!read more

clean, quiet atmosphere, on time and very good massage. Masseuse question pressure levels so she…read morewas not to hard

Mia provided a very good massage: feet and lower legs, shoulders, and neck. One of the best…read moremassages I have ever had.

I had my first session of facial reflexology with practitioner Emma, she covered me with a blanket…read moreof peace. This was my first facial reflexology but it will not be my last. Emma uses a combination of Southern American facial mapping and acupressure to ease your tension and slide your worries away onto the floor, while stimulating your body's natural self-curative abilities. Rad. I felt great! She worked on my face, then my feet! Top to tail! I'm booking all my family in with Emma for their birthdays.

From the owner: Personal and professional remedial body care and wellbeing. Modalities include Foot and Facial…read moreReflexology, Massage and Usui Reiki. Health information, practitioner referrals. Product range of bath and foot salts, ear candles, linseed and lavender heat packs, Homeopathic creams, personal oil blends and foot care for foot flare tools.

There is nothing better than a relaxing massage to wind you down at the end of a busy day. I am the…read morekind of girl who carries her entire life in her handbag so after a hectic few weeks of running around, I like to treat myself to a massage. For someone not made of money, spending close to $100 or more on a massage just feels stupid. $25, on the other hand, is not too bad. For $25, I can get a 20 minute shoulder and neck massage. This may not seem like much, but trust me- it makes a big difference. The masseuses are not scared to really dig into those tough knots either which can be pretty painful at first but the outcome is great. There are other massage options too, so if you want to go all out- you can get a full body massage. So next time you feel like your neck and shoulders are feeling sore, try a massage from Chi Link.

I came in with neck and shoulder stiffness and pain at indooroopilly. Fortunately my husband and I…read moreonly chose the neck and shoulder 20min massage. We both felt the sessions were uncomfortable and painful. (Even asking a few times to go more gently). I dont mind pain if it fixes things but after and now the next day, I am in way more pain. I had an aweful night sleep. My therapist worked in a rush it felt, he worked on the tendons in my neck rather than the muscles ? And lent so hard on my body I thought I'd go through the table. Oil is extra, so keep that in mind too when you look at prices. We went to the same chain as I had a marvellous experience on Monday at the Chermside one near Scarf Harris. Best massage id had in ages. Pity I didn't book for longer. credit to the young Columbian lady

There are days when you wake up and need a massage. Your usual guy or gal isn't available and while…read morein the local shopping centre you figure you'll try a place like Happy Foot Massage. This is exactly what happened this weekend and I have no regrets. For $25 I happily settled on a 20min neck and shoulder massage. It isn't a day spa so don't expect a lot of frills and the staff are still friendly (or so I found). I was led to the massage table and lay down before a few cloths were placed over me. There's no oils (unless you've selected that option) or unrobing so it's a quick starting point. My masseuse started working on the knots in my shoulder and all my tension started melting. It wasn't long before I was a relaxed heap on the massage table. She was very understanding and responsive when I mentioned the pressure on my neck at one point was too hard. Yes, you are in a shopping centre and there is the sounds of people passing by. To be honest, though, it all kind of blurs into white noise and with a little focus it's not a detractor from the massage. 24 hours on and my neck and shoulders feel looser than they have in a long time, and at $25 a pop it's something I can easily consider on a weekly basis! They don't currently have private health rebates on the spot but we were told that they will in a month or so.

With so many different massage places in Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, this place doesn't exactly…read morestand out with its rather 'open space' layout - as you walk past, you can see the reception and all the massaging going on with one glance. This is really a no-frills service. If you're doing a foot massage, the masseuse wipes off the massage cream with kitchen paper towels. The water used for soaking feet is plain, no herbs or scent added. The cream used is also no frills. No fancy towels or beds. Their beds are solid wood laid with checked sheets. BUT, having said all that, the techniques are top-notch. I've been to other massage places within the mall where I have to remember the name of a good masseuse if I come across because I get different results each time with different people.However at Happy Foot, no matter who I get, I'm guaranteed of absolute relaxation and relieved knots. The staff seem very diligent everytime I visit - they don't stare out and watch the shoppers pass by when massaging their clients, as other massage shops do. They focus on getting the right pressure and results. They may glance out now and then, but that's perfectly fine - don't we all get distracted at work? What I REALLY like is their face piece. As someone with a small head, I either get the oval impressions on my forehead with regular facepieces or just feel very very uncomfortable when the edges of the facepiece presses against different parts of my face. At Happy Foot, they use a spongy, faux leather bound face piece support so that your face doesn't just hang down against the face piece. Besides supporting my face, it also has a 'cheek piece' so that the weight of my face is evenly distributed. Love it! I've gone there a few times now and have enjoyed every session.

Horrible experience. Had the head neck and shoulder massage with the 'ion therapy'. The young man…read moredoing the session had no idea how to set up the machine, and was unable to speak English so he could not describe what to expect, etc. then, I sat on a plastic chair in the middle of the room and has a starchy tea towel placed over my shoulders while he awkwardly and uncomfortably attempted To massage my shoulders. Not relaxing AT ALL, and very poor technique. I wouldn't be surprised it if was his first day- he clearly had NO massage therapy training about techniques, etc. It consisted mainly of him poking me with his thumb and pushing down on my upper traps as if to push me further into the chair. about 5 mins in I asked for the ion therapy machine to be turned off because: A) I had no idea what it was doing since It was not explained to me (informed consent?? Didn't happen) B) it was getting painful (not sure if he put the settings too high or what...) He did not understand what I was asking, and had to to fins his boss to translate and then finally get the boss to unhook me. All in all, HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. Do not go.

The last time I came here I did not have a good experience. This time it was awesome. I'm not…read moregiving 5 stars because it was kinda noisy being in the mall, it wasn't as relaxing as it could have been. Hiroshi was top notch. Best reflexology foot massage I've ever had. And he really worked on my shoulder and hips which were super tight. He was mindful of my pain tolerance and went slow to get out the knots. The place is clean and I appreciate the hot tea after. Definitely will come again next time I'm in town.

Well below average massage and bad deal. First, they cut the massage short and counted about 9…read moreminutes of soaking my feet in warm water as part of the massage. That meant for my "45 min." massage, I only got about 36 minutes of massaging. As for the massage, all I wanted was someone to rub my feet (it was a foot massage). The guy rubbed my feet for about 10% of the time, and the other 90% of the time he just pressed firmly in specific spots. I guess this is what they call "reflexology" here, but I've had hundreds of foot massages and this type of massage did not feel good. Buyer beware (in fairness, the massage might be a 2 or 1.5 star but the value and charging for what I could do for free in my bathtub moved it to 1 star).

One of the better massage and reflexology places I have visited…read more It's quiet. It's peaceful. There's relaxing music. It's clean and the furniture isn't old and crackly, yeah you know what I mean. Holler! One of the best neck and shoulder massages I have received and the reflexology happens on fantastic recliner lounges you can easily fall asleep in. The only thing I would improve would be the chairs you sit in for the upper body massages not the most comfortable. Those with private health extras you can claim here which is fantastic. Check it out definitely.