Relaxation Sensation

I will not be returning. Worst massage I have ever experienced. I have visible bruises on my back. Ended up being a session of therapist digging her elbow into by back as hard as she could despite repeated requests for less pressure. Thankfully I cut it short at 30 minutes before she could inflict more damage.

I’ve been here twice now– the first time for an hour long foot massage, which was great– the place seems clean and spacious and has relaxing music playing. This time I went for a 1 hour full body massage– the massage itself was sub-​par, not terrible but nothing to rave about, but what really upset me was that the masseuse was texting on her phone WHILE massaging me! It was outrageous. She was literally massaging my neck with 2 fingers and in her other hand she was texting. She didn’t even have the sense to turn off the volume, so it was very obvious what she was doing. I didn’t mind for a minute, after all everyone has emergencies, but when she continued to do it I lifted my head and gave her a look– she apologized and then put the phone down ON the massage table next to my head! Someone kept texting her so the phone was dinging every second or 2, right next to my head! I had to ask her to turn off her phone! It was very unprofessional, aside from strange things about the massage (massaging my face without any cream, not moving the bump to under my knees when I flipped over so my knees were painfully hyperextended). Needless to say I will not be back.

I was miserable – stressed, aching back, generally a mess. I called mid-​afternoon and was able to get an appointment for early evening. The spa is clean, if basic (it is located in a strip mall), but the atmosphere was pleasant and nicely lit.
Hands down, the best massage I’ve ever gotten. Anywhere. The price is good, it’s convenient, and I dig the Chinese restaurant next door. I’ll definitely be back on the regular.

Becky did an outstanding service on my lower back. I will be returning soon for a little more magic!!! Thank You!

Not so good. went in with a back ache and came out feeling more miserable. Inside was cold and could smell mold

Relaxation Sensation sits in the back of the Lawrence Shopping Center, in a secondary building across from the main strip mall. It is open seven days a week.
Walking in for the first time I was surprised how much it reminded me of the spas in China, as well as the Chinese areas of Flushing and LA. First, a big room full of large reclining chairs for foot massage. Plenty of light, and pretty clean. Friendly hostess greeting customers as they step inside. Passing through the large salon, a hallway begins with smaller private and semi-​private rooms for massage. Mine was well appointed in an Asian style with soft lighting, music, chair and body heating unit. Prices good at $ 45 for an hour of traditional Chinese, Swedish or Deep Tissue massage. Hot stones and steaming towels all part of the package.
Too much snow shoveling had left my lumbar spine is disarray. Tight and in need of relaxation to be able to stand upright and sleep through the night. My two herniated discs were grouchy. So, I went here to dig the pain out with strong hands, fists, elbows, and even knees if the practitioner was good enough.
My masseuse, Joy, was expert. Normally, I will fall asleep during a massage, but this one was somewhat painful at times, and kept me awake and amazed as she dug in.
She wisely spent as much time in my legs as my lower back, knowing that with low back pain the Qi is usually pushed downward into the thighs, causing knots and blockage of energy. Actually, the leg work is more painful than the spine. No choice but to grin and bear it.
When she was done with the hot rocks and towels, and I stood up, I immediately noted the freedom of movement at my waist. I actually felt taller (again). Walking back to my car there was a spring in my step and the ability to stride easily that had been absent for a few weeks. So nice to have it back.
Every ten visits gets a freebee. It may take a while to get that far, but with a new fusion resto going in next door, I can see making this a regular Sunday afternoon ritual.