Happy Foot Spa

Came here for a Groupon deal tonight. The experience itself was just okay (much better places elsewhere) but the 2-​star review is about what happened at the end. From the time the people doing the reflexology first walked into the room to the time they last walked out was 50 minutes. The reflexology itself was 45 minutes even though I paid for 60. I mentioned this at the front desk (while leaving a tip — so obviously I’m not storming out of the place) and the girl at the front desk immediately jumps up and *runs* to start screaming at the people who did me and my friend’s reflexology.
I would say the worst part about this was that she started screaming at them while I was still standing there awkwardly, but the worst part probably is actually that she started screaming at them at all. Like screaming, screaming. In the middle of the storefront with extremely thin walls where I imagine other people were having massages. So, we left, after a so-​so foot massage and feeling terrible for saying anything about it. She girl at the front desk told me she would «report my comment», but I can only hope that her own behaviour gets noted as well.
There’s a few places around town where you can go and feel good about paying them, knowing the people who work there probably get paid well and aren’t slaves. This is not one of those places. It’s been a few hours and I still feel super guilty for even going here, let alone mentioning anything about the time. This place really feels like a dungeon with indentured servants — hard to feel good about visiting.

We booked a friends surprise birthday to go for foot massages and then nearby for dinner. When we arrived, they told us that the person who booked the appointments wrote down the wrong number of guests and they could not accommodate us all. When we had called to book, they told us that they only have 4 chairs in the room and since we were 5 people they said they would move in an extra chair– so it is hard to imagine that they screwed up the number of appointments. That being said, all they had to offer us was a sorry. When we were not happy with that, the receptionist called the manager who offered us a minuscule discount if we came back another day. That’s bad customer service! Maybe they should change the name to unhappy foot massage. We will not go back there again!

I am generally wary of places that seem to have a high volume of clients that come and go. And based on the three star rating, I almost didn’t come. However, I’m so glad I did. I had a wonderful experience. The receptionist led me to the foot massage room (not private but quiet and nice) and explained what the process would consist of. That was very helpful.
My masseuse was very nice and very strong for a woman with small hands. I got the 60 minute foot reflexology so while my feet soaked (hygienic!) I received a wonderful shoulder, neck and arm massage. Then onto the feet and calves. All finished off with a hot towel wrap. I couldn’t have been more relaxed and happier with the service. Would highly recommend.

I went here for the first time last week and I got reflexology done. He was good. But, I only gave this place 3 stars because of the rest of the experience I had.
I was about 5 minutes late because the road is completely closed for construction which no one informed me of when I booked my appointment or when I called them. But that’s my bad. When I got there, I had to wait 10 more minutes for the guy to come out of whatever he was doing. I was sitting in a chair and he asked me to sit on the ottoman (I was confused why I had to sit here since there was no explanation on his part that there would be any kind of back/​neck rub) and pull up my pants — he brought out a bucket for my feet to soak in. My pants didn’t really pull up because the bottoms were tight, so he brought me shorts that were way to small. So instead he brought me out a small towel to put over my lap. He didn’t close the sliding door while I was changing.
He started the back/​neck massage and maybe 6 minutes into it, two ladies who worked there came to the door and spoke to him and I had to change rooms in the middle of my massage. Apparently someone else needed that room because there was a machine that they needed to use. This machine was sitting on the floor that was about the same size as a UV light for doing Shellac on your nails. It was easily transportable so I’m not sure why they just didn’t move the machine. So now I had to dry off my feet, put on my pants — with the door still not closed and head over to the other room.
When i got to the other room, there was a loud fan on, I asked him if it could be turned off. He said it was blowing on the wall not on me. He motioned to the ceiling, I’m not sure if there was water damage or something, but it was not clear why he didn’t turn it off. In addition to the fan there was a TV on with some mountain lions and it wasn’t really changing. At least the other room had some soothing fish. It was really bright since they dim the rooms (which is nice) but then the television was so bright that even with my eyes closed I could see the moving images which was not relaxing in the slightest. He then continued with the massage for a few minutes and then did the reflexology. The foot rub was good but I’d barely call it reflexology at least the many times I’ve gotten it done, it was more pressure and more focus on the feet. I enjoyed it well enough though… until the lady at the desk in the other room was talking loudly on SPEAKER phone of all things. After many minutes of this the other attendant in the room closed the sliding door, which you could still hear through.
Anyway, the massage was good, the rest of the experience was seriously lacking in relaxation and professionalism.
I would not recommend this place to anyone who is expecting a relaxing massage or quality for their money.

Do not go here for a massage. I have been here for reflexology in the past which was fine so I went back for a neck and shoulder tuina massage. It was a horrendous experience and I felt like I was being molested. It was a male masseuse and he kept slapping me along my upper thighs and back. Not sure if this is the type of massage but I’ve never experienced anything like it before and felt like I was kneaded abruptly like a piece of meat. Will NOT being going back here.

Bought from groupon. First time experienced aromatherapy massage. Really relax and worth to try.

I bought a very good groupon deal again. However, the reception located my name and phone number on their system and would not let me use my groupon deal because it was only for new customers. Sigh, really? Ended up, it does mention on the fine print. Finally, I paid for the difference between the regular and groupon face value. Glad that I got my groupon deal with extra discount.
I was, of course, a little disappointed. However, the massage therapists there were constantly good. I let the reception assign a massage therapist for me and she was very experienced with good technique. She had some communication with me but did not talk too much.
I did not have problem making a last minute reservation. So far, I am still satisfied with this place.

I just visited Happy Foot out of curiousity. The place is clean and the massage enjoyable. They dim the lights during the massage, no wi-​fi or nature channel on TV to ensure patrons relax which I accept.
I wasn’t aware of Groupon rates til I just read the reviews and I paid the rack rate of 60 $ for 60 min. and thought it was fair price, not exactly cheap. So it really is a ‘ok’ review.

This place just had a renovation! It looks amazing!
I always find very relaxed after I have their package A. It’s a great deal comes with both reflexology and full body massage. Think how great it is!
And I suggest to always tell your needs before your massage, which area you prefer them to do deeper and which part not to. They will take even extra care for you!
Well, since I always come here, they know what I like!

I went for a foot massage which was ok and then went for a full body massage. The attendant was clearly not a registered RMT of any sort let alone a reflexologist.
After working on my upper back, she moved to my lower and pressed really hard which you just don’t do in that area. My back went into spasm and was sore so I called back the next day. Pam the receptionist first told me that the type of massage that was performed can leave a person sore for a day and then it would get better. I explained that it was not a massage deep tissue kind of sore but a painful one that restricted my range of motion. Pam then told me my back was probably already sore before I came for the massage and that was the reason. LOL!
I called back a few days later to say that after 5 days of pain, I had to go see a therapist and get some acupuncture on my back which finally released the spasm. She had apparently told the managers about my situation and said it was the first time they had ever had that happen… still no offer or apology or course of action. Waiting for another call I decided to call again and this time was told by Pam that I needed a doctor’s note to bring to them. There was STILL no offer or suggestion as to what might be done about any of this. After waiting for another call back I finally gave up and here I am.
This is THE WORST customer service I have received I have ever received from any establishment for as long as I’ve lived in Toronto (17 years). To not only deny responsibility but to actually tell me I was already sore before coming in is the most ridiculous response I’ve heard to date. The lack of contact or even so much as a discount offering for a different service next time is sheer arrogance.
If my post dissuades only 1 person from ever going there, I’ll be happy.

This place is amazing. I actually have never gotten foot massages here, just 1 hr full body massages. I go quite often. Amy is the best. Her massage targets every muscle and she has really good pressure. Nothing she does puts me in pain. She was so sweet one time and even said to me at the end of my massage that I have a beautiful body.
Reception is always great. They answer the phone and are very friendly. It’s so easy to make an appt. Amy seems to always be working as well, which is great!
This is the only place in Toronto I will go to to get a massage.

It was ok. The place seems slightly musty. I had to switch room after I was comfortable on massage table because the sink was broken. I would go back but only with. groupon. I wouldn’t pay full price.

I have been here several times and I am usually a huge advocate, however after my most recent visit, I will not be returning.
For the one hour foot reflexology, you start out with a 15 minute shoulder and back massage while your feet soak. The masseuse rushed into the room, and without even an introduction began vigorously rubbing my back and arms at a speed that was uncomfortable. He then began pounding my back and shoulders so hard that it gave me a headache.
I normally have such great experiences here so I decided to suck it up and wait it out until the foot massage part. I figured maybe I was just being a baby and he was used to people with a higher pain tolerance.
Then began the worst 45 minute foot massage I have ever had in my life. Normally during foot reflexology they target tense areas in your foot that affect the test of your body. Instead all I got for 45 minutes was constant vigorous rubbing so badly that I felt as if I was getting rug burn. All he kept doing was pumping more cream, rubbing really fast, then pound at my calves a little, then go back to rubbing. No part of my foot was massaged at all.
I hate people who complain and I really didn’t want to make a fuss but it was such an uncomfortable experience that I said something to the woman at the front when I went to pay.
After explaining, politely and apologetically, what had happened, she then told me that the masseuse was probably just in a bad mood and having a bad day and that all she could do was give me a discount of $ 10. So instead of paying $ 60, I would pay $ 50.
To be honest, I wasn’t even expecting anything by complaining, I was just so upset after my experience I felt the need to tell her. But after the lack of customer service, on top of having probably the worst massage of my life, I will not be returning again.
I understand that everyone has bad days, but I am paying for a service.

Was wanting to experience a foot massage for a while so when I saw a Groupon for Happy Foot, I had to go !
As we went in, we were greeted by the reception who was very friendly. She explained the massage and bThe massage here is a two-part’er. You’re taken into a dark-​ish room with a screen playing images of fish swimming (not necessary imo). Part 1 is the back/​shoulder massage; Oscar was my _​_​_​ (not sure what you would call him). His massage was quite strong, but he was able to get my shoulders relaxed. Once this part was done, we moved to the comfortable chair where I got a foot reflexology massage. It was so relaxing; at some points, I was very close to snoring.
Without a Groupon, it’s a little expensive and I can’t indulge too much (I like getting facials too so…); however, would love to come back.
Good for: relaxing, foot reflexology

I had a very relaxing foot massage. The masseuse technique was very good. Right amount of pressure. It was easy to get an appointment. The staff a really friendly. I had such a great experience. I tried the place using a groupon voucher. I’ll definitely be back.

Had asked for an RMT but received a Chinese style massage which wasn’t relaxing and actually a bit uncomfortable (I’ve had better chinese style massages elsewhere) …
RMT wasted a lot of time just «rubbing skin» (quite uncomfortable) and massaging individual toes even when I asked for deep tissue … and even continued to waste time after I reminded
The RMT used WAY too much oil — felt a little disgusting
Towels smelled funky and musky– not sure they were washed after each client … also very disgusted
No covers on the massage table– they just give you a lousy beach towel to cover up
I will probably not go back because the massage wasn’t that great (and overpriced at $ 130), but even more importantly because of the lack of hygiene !

This place definitely makes my feet happy! They constantly have Groupon deals on, for both 60-​minute foot reflexology and 60-​minute tuina massage for $ 35, so hurry and take advantage of this deal!
Happy Foot Spa is a Chinese-​run spa tucked surprisingly inside Yorkville, though not charging ridiculous Yorkville prices. There’s freshly-​made cucumber water offered at the door, and the receptionist is extremely polite and accommodating.
My masseuse was Yukie, who wasn’t very talkative at first till she realized I can also speak Chinese. There wasn’t enough pressure put into the massage, I think my experience would have been improved if my masseuse had more power. I’ll be sure to mention that next time I make an appointment.
Tips:
1. Free Wifi!
2. Awesome booking speed and availability! (Usually with Groupon deals, spas are fully booked up to two months)
3. Even though Groupon deals say new clients only, they don’t seem to mind when you show up more than once with the coupons.

Clean, friendly, and competent service. This was the typical Chinatown massage, but with inflated prices to compensate for the shi-​shi neighborhood and slightly more posh surroundings than you’ll get directly in Chinatown.
I had the 60 min reflexology and it was lovely. Though I don’t feel as though the therapist had much in-​depth Chinese Medicine knowledge. Just a rote performance of the basic reflexology-​based relaxing foot massage. Relaxing, moderately therapeutic, and nice. While I love nature documentaries, I did find the gigantic screen tv being on in the room to be extremely distracting. I’d personally prefer just to space out to gentle music, rather than have a bright television burning into my eyelids. But I realize some people would really enjoy it.
If you want to pay a bit more money for the more pleasing surroundings, I’d go for Foot Happy Spa (hilariously similar name) at Bloor & Spadina. Same prices, same style massage and packages, but the masseuses there know a good deal more traditional theory & practice and you can get some real serious treatment there.
But overall this was a really nice place, and I’d certainly go again if another Groupon came my way for it!

Went here with my sisters and here are the reviews:
The Chinese-​by-​marriage one: «No pain no gain. Just like in Hong Kong, but there it’s only $ 10.»
Here, it was about $ 40 for 45 minutes of foot reflexology with a coupon that Happy Foot Spa conveniently provided each of us when we arrived for our appointments. It’s usually $ 50.
The worryingly thin one with various symptoms and pains: «It ALL hurts. There’s not a moment of this that’s not hurting… Oh, that’s so cute.»
A movie about wildlife played silently on a large screen in front of us. (She was referring to a baby seal that yawned.)
Me: «This feels great… It doesn’t hurt at all. It must mean I’m really healthy… I’m the healthiest one out of us! Hmm… I feel as though I could go to sleep.»
Reflexology was in a clean, dimmed room and the reflexologists were quiet, but friendly as we chattered. They also provided pain-​free shoulder and back massage.
At the end, we all remarked on how fresh our legs felt and the ailing one found resolution of one of her symptoms a short time after. Was it coincidence or effectiveness of the therapy? Who knows, but it was worth it, I think. I’ve been to a highly rated reflexologist in Chinatown and although it was a bit cheaper, it was in a lot dingier and less comfortable surroundings. So, until we find ourselves in Hong Kong, Happy Foot Spa will do us.
Update: They are not very good about responding to emails… emailed them three times, but never got a response. Why list an email address if you don’t plan on responding?
They did take my call, but found they were inflexible about the gift certificates — they won’t email/​mail them to recipients — pick up only — even if person purchasing lives in a different province and cannot pick up and will pay extra for postage/​envelope/​effort.

If you’re looking for Chinatown style massage, but in Yorkville this is the place. Very reminiscent of the foot massage spas I go to you in Hong Kong, from the feet soaking to the additional neck and shoulder room, private rooms, tv and big plush couches. The only caveat is that the price is 2x what I would pay for the same thing in Hong Kong!
They charge $ 60 for 1 hour Foot Massage /​Reflexology. This does not come with a receipt or anything. If this is too steep, your best bet is to go to the Foot Massage places in Chinatown, where they have the same thing for $ 30 – 40.
However, if you have benefits to spare, they will charge $ 90 for an hour (in Chinatown, maybe $ 70 – 80) but they will write it up as RMT, Acupuncture or Osteopath. I chose to do 1hr, but only because my benefits will cover, and it’ll be cheaper than using the $ 40 coupon I had.
The place is very much catered to westerners and not Asians, but it’s still okay. The masseuse I had spoke Mandarin, but also quite good English. Her pressure was excellent, good and hard (that’s what she said). But don’t be afraid to let her know if she needs to ease up!
Your feets soak in an herbal bath, and unlike normal places, where they leave you for 10mins, she spends this time giving me an excellent neck and shoulder rub. Then about 45mins is spent on my feets.
I sat here with a tea, and falling asleep watching Planet Earth on their big screen tv.
They also offer Body Massage among other things. There’s a good Package for $ 110 for both body and feet, but no receipt.
I really like the place, but feel that I am paying a premium, plus there’s no economical parking nearby either.