Chi Yu Wellness Centre

I had extreme tightness in my lower back, hips and quads after a flight from Los Angeles to London. Nothing I did — yoga, walking, stretching, resting — seemed to relieve the tension. I booked an appointment at Chi Yu Wellness Centre because of their 10% off Unilocal coupon and same-​day availability.
My treatment was with Sky, a gentle, sweet Japanese woman. She listened carefully to everything I had to say and asked follow-​up questions in order to get a clear understanding of what was going on. I’m sure treatment is different from client to client based on need but my massage was very gentle, relaxing and soothing. Sky took the time to carefully tend to all the problem areas. As I’m used to massages that are painful, however, I wondered if the treatment was «working.» I had some residual acheness a few hours later, which told me that the treatment had been thorough and that my tense muscles were starting to relax. I haven’t had problems with my back, hips and quads in about three weeks now, and I believe that Sky’s massage, mild exercise and resting were the magical trio that did the trick. I don’t live in London but if I did, Chi Yu (and Sky specifically) would be my go-​to for tending to muscular aches and pains!

It was my first time having facial treatment in London and it’s excellent.
I used to have regular facial treatment in my home country in six years consecutively before coming to London. All those beauticians I had in the past did not have the sophisticated skills as what Karen has, who was my therapist at Chi Yu. She helped bring the brightness to my face that I lost after relocated to London, without any help of machines. I felt relaxed and felt asleep during the treatment thanks to the skilful techniques of Karen.
The products Chi Yu uses are of high quality, making me feel moisturised and refreshing. I bought the mask recommended after the treatment.
Highly recommended to any ladies who would like to make /​keep the face skin shinny and bright under the dry climate in London.

I love Chi Yu. I got a much needed massage and it was great, I felt like a new person after. The place is really clean, welcoming, and comfortable — hard to believe it’s so close to the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street!
Everything was great — the atmosphere, the service, the staff, the booking process. I would definitely recommend it and will go back!

This place is a true gem to London and one of the few reasons why I wished I lived here!
This is a great place in Marylebone area for a little R&R: Japanese massages and facials are highly recommended here. There are various massage treatments but I’d recommend for you to let them know what you need and they are so good at coming up with a protocol of what you need. I was able to get a mixed treatment which was very interesting and at the same time extremely relaxing and helped me get some of those stubborn knots out!
I had such a great time I came back and did the facials — to which I recommend using the embiance facial treatment. It was very holistic and I was so relaxed doing this massaging facial that I dosed off. I loved how the beautician asked me for my top concerns and she thoroughly explained to me what she will do to work out those concerns with a mixed treatment.
I’d highly recommend this place to anyone who loves Japanese treatments — the people are great here, highly and very well trained (they show certificates of everyone and their specialties downstairs), and excellent products/​services.

Obsessed with this wonderful little spa! Not filled with frills, but top notch for excellent massages.

Picture this: sitting at my desk on Baker Street. All of a sudden, piercing pain right between my shoulder blades from… oh, probably 10 years of sitting at a computer hunched over and slouched. You know that burning knot feeling? Yes that.
I was dreaming of some relief and started to do a quick search on Unilocal for somewhere quite near my office. Nothing too laborious as my day was packed… so just a quick tune-​up via chair massage was in order.
Chi Yu to the rescue!
Lovely staff and very welcoming. From making the appointment, to arrival, and situation all the way to checkout and bidding them adieu, everyone was so very nice. Somewhat sad that this is not a given, but in London it certainly isn’t! This makes Chi Yu stand out.
I made an appointment for same day with Rie, who was great. I was escorted downstairs to the treatment area, and given 30 minutes of chair massage. Brilliant, just what I wanted. She was very communicative and definitely helped ease the tension. I probably need one every day for a month to really work it out, but this really helped.
I took a menu and will definitely be back. Really like the vibe of this place, the atmosphere (also SUPER clean), and the service offerings. Facials, beauty + Wellness massage, reflexology, Thai massage, etc.
£15 (plus a bit extra for Rie) — well worth it.

I went to Chi Yu when it first opened and I have been going back ever since. It’s definitely the best place I have been to in London for wellness massage. I am addicted to reflexology and so I usually have a half hour or an hour session, which they combine with massage to target stressed areas on my back or shoulders. Inevitably I go for reflexology when I’m feeling at my London worst (which means stressed and sleepless) and the effects last for around three to four days afterwards for me. Other treatments I have enjoyed there is Cranio Sacral therapy, which is an incredibly light touch massage but wonderfully effective and the Eminence organic facial is also really amazing. It’s a very special place literally from the moment you walk in the door you feel relaxed, as you are served a cup of specially blended herbal tea. All the therapists are lovely and take time to find out how you are feeling physically and emotionally before tailoring your treatment to suit your exact requirements. By the time you leave, you really feel like you are floating on air!

Chi Yu is a really great little Marylebone secret. The moment you walk in, you feel relaxed as you are offered delicious Jing teas while you chat to your therapist. What this wellness centre excels in is offering bespoke treatment exactly to your needs.
I use it when I feel over tired, stressed out, run down — and have just generally over-​done the fast paced London living. I usually go for reflexology as it works so well for me — I can feel the results of a half hour session for 3 to 4 days sometimes — basically it gives me a massive energy charge, and makes me feel more balanced.
After your treatment, the therapist meets with you and tells you where your problem areas are, and some practical advice to improve them.
Chi Yu specialises in a really wide range of therapies though, including acupuncture, cranio-​sacral, massage, acupressure etc. and they have just launched some new beauty wraps and facial treatments as well using the natural range, Eminence.
It is the ultimate place to come and re-​charge your batteries and deal with the effects of London living, as well as any specific problems you may have.