Natural Healing Center

I had Judy. She is very strong. I have an IT-​band injury a few months ago and it was still bothering me. Judy messaged the entire leg and worked out the knots. Immediately felt better. Will be returning.

I found this place on Groupon. This place also offers memberships so if you do that, price isn’t too bad. When I called, they asked me how I found out about the place and I told them it was from Groupon. Turns out, you don’t actually have to buy the groupon first. They told me not to and they would charge me the same amount at the store (which makes sense because Groupon would keep a % of that amount). But please talk to a representative to confirm for your visit, I’m afraid different staff would tell you otherwise.
On the phone, I was not informed to get there a few minutes early to fill out a form, but you have to. They also didn’t ask if I had a gender preference for my masseuse so if you do; you should make a request. I had a male masseuse which I’m fine with but I do prefer a female masseuse. Because I got there right on time, the welcoming staff was obviously upset with me. Which doesn’t make sense because they ended my message a few minutes early anyway. So it’s not like they had to stay late for me…
I had a deep tissue message. My masseuse asked me what level of pressure I want, I said medium. When he found these two knots in my shoulder; it was great (really painful but my shoulders fell great afterwards). The rest of the massage was kinda like him rubbing my skin; not enough pressure. But it was still relaxing.
Thus, out of all the massage places I’ve been, this has the worst customer service and OK massage.

Judith/​Judy was my masseuse and this was my first time at Natural Healing Center. A friend of my told me to try there since she knows I’ve been having some lower back issues and I am glad that I went there.
She started by asking where I am having problems and she targeted those areas by applying firm pressure. I was quite surprised how strong her hands were and she certainly got the talent to be a great masseuse. Well I left the place after an hour feeling great and already thinking to go see her again. Thank you, Judith/​Judy.

Affordable massage therapy. Judy is outstanding: I’ve had chronic pain from sports injuries for years which she’s unquestionably improved.

Shout out to Jackie, she gave a very good massage, cracked knots on my tense shoulders, good pressure, relaxing back massage with hot towel. Will be back to see her :)

Bought a Groupon here last week and had the most disappointing, unprofessional massage of my life. Judy started our session by complaining about her coworkers and telling me why I was lucky to have gotten her as my massage therapist. She proceeded to talk the entire hour (about herself, mostly complaining and not respecting the fact that I was clearly disinterested in socializing during what was supposed to be a relaxing 60 minutes). While I prefer a deep-​tissue massage, she was overly aggressive and I had to take ibuprofen and use a warm compress the next day to remedy the pain she inflicted on me.
I have never written a negative Unilocal review before but this experience warranted it. My massage left me more tense than when I arrived. It was a huge waste of money; I learned my lesson and will never return to the Natural Healing Center.

Would not recommend! I bought the Groupon offer for a 60 minute deep tissue massage and requested to have an appointment with Lucy, after hearing all the rave reviews.
I arrived early before my scheduled appointment and filled out paperwork (which took longer than expected, probably five minutes), so my massage definitely did not start on time. I received a different massage therapist than requested. While he was decent at deep tissue, he ended my appointment at least 10 minutes early!
I only realized that belatedly when I walked out the door and heard the church bells strike the hour… After he ended the session, I had enough time, get dressed, tip, interact with the staff, receive and drink a glass of water, and use the restroom. I honestly feel cheated out of my promised 60 minute massage and am glad I did not pay full price. Next time, I’m just going to go to Fong’s Massage Therapy in Chinatown.

I have been to this place before and had a fantastic experience (had Lucy) This time was not as great. The message (never got the guys name, never asked for gender preference) was OK. But I was still ok and fine with it. I had forgotten to grab cash so I was going to go to the bank afterwards.
As I went to walk out the lady at the register who was in the middle of helping customers stopped and called out to me asking if I was going to tip. !!! are you serious? I’m sorry but that was very rude on her part to call me out in front of everyone. I get that maybe they were assuming I wasnt going to give a tip, maybe I should have informed them as I was walking out, but I felt a little awkward saying that in front of other customers. Also, tip is NOT required.
Still, I was going to tip and walked to the bank. I got cash out and on my way back to the place (about 5 – 8 mins) I received a phone call from them! Now, Im really ticked off. I turned around and walked home.
I’m sorry and I know it wasnt the guys fault but the etiquette was non existent and I was left with a bad taste in my mouth. Not to mention, they called me two more times afterwards and again from another number. Basically threatening me for a tip.
Not Cool. I’m kinda sad that I wont be returning to see LUCY.

I am editing my previous review. After my first one, Sam, the manager of the place called me back and offered me to come back and see Lucy, which I did this weekend.
Lucy was definitely experienced. After asking me what I was looking for, she knew exactly the type of pressure I needed, where to focus. I have severe back pains and was in need of a serious massage. I can say that it was the most painful, yet most relaxing massage I have ever had as she worked on those knots. She started with the toughest part at the beginning and finished with the relaxing part… heaven! I haven’t felt that good in a loooooong time!
I am seriously considering a 6 month membership if I can see her every time.

Excellent massage, they ask you to tell you if the pressure is too hard /​too soft. I got there a few minutes earlier than my appointment and they took me right away. When I called to book it they sensed like they had plenty of slots open so that was nice. Definitely recommend it! I can’t remember who did my massage.

If you are a diehard cubicle jockey like myself, you need a place like Natural Healing in your life. Linda ironed out every last knot in my back and neck. She even conquered one knot in my lower back that had been irritating me for months. After the massage, she showed me a stretch that would help open up my upper back and side, and it really helps.
One tip to keep in mind before coming to Natural Healing … everyone is nice, but you will not get cucumber water or the regular spa perks. The Natural Healing staff members cut to the chase and get to work to put your Humpty Dumpty body back together.

Made my way here to redeem a Groupon. This review is based on my experience with the male masseuse, name unknown. The following contribute to my overall underwhelming experience here:
1. Was not asked for gender preference for masseuse.
I was assigned the male masseuse without being asked if I had a preference. There were 2 other customers who had the remaining female masseuses. Call me traditional/​conservative/​prude/​whatever. I was not comfortable finding out (while on the massage table covered by only a blanket) that I was getting a male masseuse. Had I been given a heads up that the male masseuse was my only option when I made my appointment, I would have scheduled for another time. If I was told before my appointment started that it would be a male masseuse, I would have asked for a switch or rescheduled if it was absolutely not possible to switch. There was no discussion about the gender preference. It may not be a big deal to others, but it wouldn’t hurt to still ask clients if they have a gender preference.
2. Do not book with the male masseuse
— I’m not sure how many male masseuses there are here, but the one I had is the one who manages the front desk and answers the phone. Because he was occupied with my appointment, the front desk was empty. The phone was ringing and ringing during my appointment. It was distracting and I could tell that he wanted to finish up the massage as soon as possible. My massage was supposed to be for 60 minutes but ended up being 45 minutes. I got there 30 minutes before the appointment to fill out the necessary paperwork. Why did I get ripped off 15 minutes?
— On the Groupon, it said I had the option of a 60 minute deep tissue or Swedish massage. I was not asked which I preferred. He simply just started massaging. I found the pressure to be too light and didn’t get much tension out anywhere. Based on previous reviews, clients typically get a hot towel on their body before the massage starts. I got none of that, he just started to put lotion/​oil on his hand and massaging. There was a lack of communication on the massage itself. Only time he talked was about their membership deals and massage prices.
3. Thin walls
I could hear the entire conversation taking place in the next room.
All this to say, I won’t be back.

I had one of my worst massages in my life here. I used a groupon that was 60 min.
The massage therapist wore a sleeve with loose sleeves that she didn’t roll up, so it kept rubbing on my face and other parts while she was «massaging».
1. She then used 2 fingers to «rub» my ribs in the same spot.
2. Used her knuckles to rub my back with no sense of direction or along my muscle, she just rubbed randomly back and forth like she was cleaning a floor.
3. Rubbed my kneecap with her palm, how is that massaging my muscle? A kneecap is all bone.
3. Hardly used any pressure and did not use long gliding strokes typical of a massage but used two or three fingers to poke the same spot over and over again.
DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE FOR A MASSAGE.

Linda is FANTASTIC.
There’s scar tissue in my upper back from several injuries I received as a semi-​pro shot-​putter. No matter what I do to try and control it (exercise, using a yoga ball or standing desk, etc…) it’s consistently becoming inflamed due to stress. It became so bad last fall that I couldn’t think straight — it was affecting my performance at work and my partner couldn’t even hug me without it bring painful. So, I finally caved and went to The Natural Healing Center on the recommendation from a friend.
I’M SO GLAD I DID. I’ve been going there about six months now, and Linda consistently pops out the knots so that I can feel like a healthy, functioning human being. She’s amazingly thorough. She seems to know where your knots are just by looking at you. You’ll writhe around while she works on them until they are blissfully GONE! So worth it. If you’re looking for an absolutely thorough deep tissue massage — ask for Linda!

The reviews are true — Lucy is AMAAAAAZING!
I get massages everywhere — usually at Asian foot massage places, but also at high end spas. No where have I received the thorough massage that Lucy gave me!
Just by lightly touching my back did she find every single knot and work it OUT. I was writhing and trying to breathe through the pain as she worked through my neck, back, calves — oh Lord was it painfully heavenly!
Lucy is the best — I’m normally silent when I get massaged but we had a fun banter going and I had a great time getting the sh*t beaten out of me on the massage table. She is the best deep tissue masseuse ever! I had bought a living social deal for this, but ended up signing up for a membership at the end! And I live in NY!
My next massage with Lucy is already booked for May. Can’t wait to go back!
Ps — the heated massage bed and warm massage oil was MONEY. So nice! I seriously love this place!

If you are looking for a really get-​the-​knots-​out-​massage, Elsie is one of the best I’ve ever had! She gave me such a hard deep tissue I thought I would break a rib, but now I feel so loose I might go try out for Cirque Du Soliel.
It’s a no-​frills, little place, but definitely worth checking out!

I have occasional muscle flare ups in my back from time to time, and I had one that was going onto day 4 of pain. I found a voucher on Living Social, and decided to give it a try. A lot of reviews were talking about Lucy, so I booked with her.
I showed up about 15 mins early, gave the front desk my voucher, and filled out an info sheet. The waiting room is simple, but I didn’t go there to see their decore, I need some help for my back.
I was brought to room 4, where I was asked to lay on the bed (Lucy left the room while I got ready) she knocked and asked if I was all set, and then came in the room.
She asked me where my trouble spots were, and I told her my lower back. She looked at my back, and right away said «yes, you have a flair up» without even touching me yet!
She started off with a hot towel on the back, and then started on a massage. Before she began, she did tell me that she specializes in deep tissue massage. I was hoping for that, so I was very excited. She worked my back, shoulders then back of my arms. Then my legs and feet, had me turn over, and worked on my shoulders, neck, head, legs and then feet.
She would check in with me to make sure the pressure was ok. I’ve never had a deep tissue massage before, but I think I will get them from now on. She helped release a lot of tightness in my lower back (thank you!) I will be back!

I received a Groupon to this massage place as a gift. I was so excited for a massage, and was thoroughly disappointed.
The ambiance is, well, nonexistent. It is a cold atmosphere. Not particularly clean. Very outdated. The massage table was covered with the paper that would be on a table in the doctors office instead of a sheet or some sort of towel. This right away threw me off and it was also obviously uncomfortable to lay on. The sheets to cover me while laying down were mismatched and very worn.
The massage therapist came into the room huffing and puffing saying she just ran up the stairs. She started touching me and then realized she should wash her hands, she she went to do that. While the woman was nice, she complained about the weather, how long her day was, how tired she was, etc. Call me selfish, but if I’m paying to relax, I don’t particularly want to be burdened with someone’s stresses. She was also coughing and wheezing a lot which made the experience not very relaxing either.
The massage itself was pretty uneven. I definitely have links in my shoulders and upper back she barely got to. She sat down the whole time so every time she leaned over her chest and belly were all over me. It was not very comfortable. She did get a link out of my neck and one out of my side but didn’t focus on my trouble areas– shoulders and upper back.
Then the worst part was being able
To hear what was going on in the neighboring massage rooms. The man in the room next door was moaning and panting and grunting so loudly the whole time. I don’t want to know what what going on in there. It was so uncomfortable to hear a man being that vocal about the pleasure (or disgust?) his massage was bringing him. The walls were clearly paper thin. Not a spa environment at all.
I did arrive a few minutes late, so my massage was cut 10 minutes short from the beginning. But then the masseuse stopped ten minutes short of the hour! I was comfortable giving up the ten minutes that were my fault, but then she took ten more minutes away from me. That was just wrong. Ten minutes out of a sixty minute massage isn’t an insignificant portion of time.
Long story short, the groupon price wasn’t even worth it. I definitely won’t be revisiting this place.

I went to the Natural Healing Center with a Groupon, they were a bit informal at the front desk but very friendly. Parking is behind the facilities, off of Creighton St. I believe (though they do not mention the street name on their website). The store front is not particularly glamorous, though the rooms for the massage were very appropriate, good lighting, good music, clean.
I had an excellent 60-​minute massage with Lucy. She was able to give me a combination of deep tissue, trigger point, and medium pressure, always checking in to make sure I was comfortable. If you are new to massage, I would recommend light or medium pressure but if you are active in sports, running, etc. then the deep tissue experience is incredible. It can be painful and uncomfortable at times, but I was so pleasantly sore afterwards, and I feel overall my muscles are much less tight. Make sure to speak up about your needs and if the pressure is too hard or too light. The staff were very responsive. I also recommend that you request for your masseuse give you a verbal warning before they sink in to a trigger point, because otherwise it can be a bit jarring.

For the past several years I have done Groupon after Groupon, trying to find a quality, but affordable massage therapist. One who actually knew how to do deep tissue productively. One where scheduling and location was convenient. And one where I felt like they earned what would be full price if I hadn’t been there for the Groupon. I have tried around 20 places over the years, looking for this place.
I found it.
One massage with Lucy, and I was hooked. I signed up for a year membership right then and there! She gave a thorough, very professional massage, with a knack of intuitively finding the worst knots. At with membership 60-​minute massage rates of $ 49, I’m pretty happy.
The only hold up for me are the tables, as the hole through which I put my head when on my stomach is awkwardly shaped, and caused a fair bit of discomfort on my first visit. On my subsequent visits, I wizened up and found a better position in relation to the face hole. And with that, I have found my massage home. Lucy. Is. Amazing. I must admit that I’m confused by previous reviews that stated that Lucy missed the mark, as I can’t imagine how it would be the same person as the negative reviews I’ve seen.
She has earned my respect and my patronage.