Relief n Relax Massage

I just got an amazing 1 hour «neck, shoulder and back massage» for $ 40. I always get terrible knots in my shoulders and most masseuses don’t take the time to work hard to get them out, but the woman I had work on me today spent a lot of attention on getting them out. I didn’t even have to ask her to pay special attention to my tight shoulders, she was a true professional and knew how to find the places on my body on her own that needed the most attention.
I went last month and had a male masseuse, i had the «combo» last time (half foot on the chair and half on the table), it was good for the $ 35 I spent, but the one I got today for $ 40 was better. I will say that the atmosphere isn’t the most «upscale», but I’m giving it 5 stars since I have left satisfied each time I have gone. I’ll be back!!!

Not good at all! Waste of time and money. First time there and won’t be going back. Lady just kept moving hands up and down my back without relieving any tension.

Good — The Therapist named Fanny, has great hands and will melt your knots away. This place a pretty good value. The foot massage for $ 20/​hour will give you a full body massage, with an emphasis on working on your foot. This is great after shopping all day, or in my case after a round of golf (walking)
Bad — The ambiance, everything in this place screams cheap. The menu, there are too many options, and people can get confused with a «massage» vs «foot massage». Another example is a 15 minute massage for $ 15, this could leave the client feeling ripped off because of the duration of the massage, compared to paying $ 20 for a full hour. (people get confused because they think the 1 hour foot massage is all on the foot)…why not offer one or two choices?
lastly, hand washing… I can not testify if this is true, but I never hear the therapist wash their hand before working on me.
My take, get the foot massage from Fanny, she is a gem in this place… tip well!

I have gone back to Relief and Relax on University a handful of times after I leaving my first review and continue to be happy with their service and massages each and every visit. I wish I had time to go more often!

My son just had a 90 minute massage with a male therapist. My son is a swimmer and needed a massage due to tight and aching muscles. When my son was receiving his massage I heard a male answering and speaking on phone several times. At that time, I did not realize it was the person performing the massage on my son. My son tells me each time the man spoke on phone it interrupted the flow of the massage. My son has received several massages over the last 5 years and he tells me that even without the phone interruptions, this was the worst massage he’s ever had. The man did not know what he was doing and made no effort to find his sore areas. The massage was essentially just someone moving their hands back and forth. It was a waste of time and money.

My shoulders were sore from a hard workout day before, so I decided to get soreness rubbed out. Called this establishment and got a quick appointment. When I arrived the location is a bit sketchy, not the most desirable address, and it’s in a noisy small strip mall, so 3 stars there. Woman at reception was kind, but could not communicate with me as she spoke only Chinese, and I speak no Chinese; so I couldn’t specify my shoulders as a concentration area: 2 stars there. When receptionist lead me to massage room, a partition and narrow curtain were only walls, and I could hear reception area door bell, massage taking place in next room, and reception area conversations clearly. Not much privacy, so 3 for atmosphere. I walked through area with the salon chairs and linens, although linens were worn, smelled and appeared very clean, so 4 stars for cleanliness. Overall the massage was good and therapist applied the Lomilomi technique mainly, massaging with her forearms and elbows. The pressure was good, but I was not crazy about the quality of the body oil used. It doesn’t smell good, so massage 4 stars. Decent experience, but not sure I would recommend to friends.

My husband and I needed some quiet time after visiting family so we Unilocaled and found ourselves here! Like others have said, don’t let the curb appeal fool you-​this place is amazing! We did the chair reflexology for an hour and it was lovely. One hour of quiet dark body pampering.

Got a 15 min body massage for 15 $ plus 5 $ tip. Afterwards the she wouldn’t let me leave till i gave her a tip. I kept telling her that i already gave her a tip. Very unprofessional and i will not return to this establishment.

Amazing!!!
Just a small place but I walked right in. $ 20 for a leg and foot massage!

So I was in a lot of pain tonight and called this place at 8:25p and they still took me even though they closed at 9. The lady over the phone asked who I wanted I said I don’t care but I like my massages hard, so she suggested Chung. When I got there they were waiting for me and were so sweet.
Chung was fantastic. He worked extra hard on the specific pain area I had. I just moved from LA and they have these places on every corner… usually they are bigger and full of people. This place was smaller, quieter, and very clean. Also when he worked on my back after doing my feet I was told to get up. there was a special room w a real massage table… so much better than LA they just work on you in the chair w towels on your skin which hurts sometimes.
This was a great experience. Everyone was nice and Chung was amazing! I tried my 1^st Asian massage place out here in Riverside and I found the place and person I that I will be returning to on my first try! I got lucky!!!

Really good service for the price. I would recommend it for a good relaxing massage.

HORRIBLE.
my friend and I came here to get a nice massage after coming back from Vegas and my friend Mike L wanted to give it a second chance but never coming back ever again.
I was supposed to get an hour of a body massage and it was bad that I had to tell the guy I only wanted to do 45 minutes of it, and after 45 minutes, I go up to pay and they charged me $ 50… is there a cancelation fee?
my friend was so nice to give them a second chance, but never coming back ever again!!!

Really like this place. Been 3 times in the last 6 weeks due to some serious back and muscular issues. However, can be noisy at times. Attentive and Jong does a great job!
Visit 5 times and the 6^th is 10 $ off!

I came here on a Saturday afternoon with my friend Mike L. I have only been to one other massage spot in Riverside (I think it was called Happy Feet?), and don’t remember whether I liked it or not. Nonetheless, I have been to countless reflexology places all around Los Angeles and Las Vegas, so I know a good massage when I feel one.
Right when we walked in, we got greeted by three middle-​aged Asian ladies. They were all friendly, but it smelled like poop. Possibly from the fish tank in the entrance area that looked like it was filled with fish poop? Lol.
Anyways, my friend and I both got female masseuses, which I think might have been a mistake because we both felt like they didn’t massage us at all. Lol. Did I pay to get petted for an hour? Also, my masseuse kept burping and her hands smelled like food when she was touching my face. Hmmmm… I also heard a male masseuse use the restroom and come out without washing his hands. Very unsanitary. I’m definitely not coming back here.

For the price ($ 20), I feel that it was a great deal ! … A full body massage and reflexology for a full hour WOW!
4 stars instead of 5 only because the full body massage skills pale in comparison to the reflexology skills.

Came here on the spur of the moment/​no appointment and received a $ 20 foot/​body massage from a nice gentleman — didn’t catch his name. Place is very clean and quiet (around noon on a Wed). I usually like very deep pressure, but because I’ve receive so many massages recently to work out issues in my neck and SI joint, I just let him do his thing. His pressure was lighter than I was used to, but oh, so relaxing! The most delightful surprise was getting the best foot massage I’ve ever had! He seemed surprised and grateful that I left a $ 10 tip. I will return.

Go to My Happy Feet instead.
Yeah, they do the whole body massage at this place, and I have no complaints of the massage therapists, but the atmosphere is not relaxing.
Went on a weekday afternoon. Everyone there was just way too chatty during my massage. People actually came up to my therapists while she was working on me to talk.
I did the second half in the private room, and could not relax at all because of the noise.
The music… smooth jazz, not relaxing at all.
One of the businesses next door was making more noise. (ok, not the fault of the massage place, but this location is not a good one for relaxation).
When I went to check out, I realized I’d given the cashier the wrong debit card. By the time I mentioned it, she had already run it. «It was declined’ she said loudly even though I’d just told her I handed her the wrong card. The second card did go through as I knew it would since I’d just been paid on it… and she had to state loudly, this one went through. Wow, really?!
Although Happy Feet on Magnolia is further away from where I’m staying while I’m in town teaching at UCR, I will go the extra mile for better service and a quieter experience.

Come here for your last minute massage needs!!! My neck, back, and shoulders were so stiff from 2 years of constant training for a competition overseas. The staff were so friendly, and in a matter of minutes I was already being worked on!
I walked out feeling like a feather. I would definitely recommend this place to the rest of the team, and my friends!

I was searching on Unilocal for a good cheap massage place. I have chronic neck pain and I needed a super deep tissue massage.
I called and got an appointment in the same day. I did the 1hr massage for $ 40 in a private room, and you can tell the masseuse what to spend the entire hour on. When I went there was no one there, and it was quiet. If you need an extremely deep tissue massage I recommend Frank. I left feeling like I’d been rolled out with a rolling pin! No pain at all! I know he did work on the knots because my back is a little sore this morning. I have gotten a lot of massages and this was the best massage I’ve ever had. Most places who do «deep tissue» just rub you down.
I don’t think the poor reviews are fair to this place. If you want to smell aroma therapy and get a white terrycloth robe, go to the spas that charge $ 100 for a 1hr massage. If you knock the place down because YOU have trouble understanding people with accents, that is your problem, not the business’s problem. «Chinese» is not a language.
I will definitely try to make it to this place at least once a month.

Great small place! it’s 20 bulks if you show your check in to Unilocal for an hour long massage. Friendly staff and easy massage without tenderizing you. Staff are grateful when you tip a reasonable amount. You don’t feel forced to pay a hefty tip.
Just some useful tips:
1) if you call ahead of time before they close they will wait for you
2) check in on Unilocal and save $ 5
3) location is a little tricky but it’s next to the «green» McDonalds
4) if you bring a group of friends, ask for a discount