Lavender Organic Spa — Attraction in Los Angeles

I don't usually review places of business but right now I am on cloud nine and just wanted to share with you a great experience that I just had with Rafole Massage. I discovered the business by doing a google search, much like you probably are now. It is close to my home so my wife and I decided to give it a try. While the place doesn't look like much from the outside (located in a strip mall that could use a refresh), the inside was peaceful, immaculate, well-decorated, and had a relaxing 'vibe' to it. We were greeted upon entry by Vicky. Vicky had a welcoming smile, was pleasant, and asked what we'd like. I had a knot in my shoulder that needed worked out and my wife had a stiff neck area so we opted for the deep-tissue 60 minutes massage. Vicky asked if we wanted a 'couples' room, but having done that before, we've found that we do enjoy going into separate rooms more. My wife had Vicky do her massage and I had Kathy. Both were superb. Both will massage as easy or as hard as you like. My wife and I both like it on the 'bring it on hard side' and we were delighted with our requests being honored. We both were walked on as they use poles mounted above the table for balance and it was the first experience that my wife had being walked on and she loved it. Walk is a euphemism of course for what they actually do which is dig one heal on to your pressure points while they balance with their other foot and hold onto the poles. This creates maximum pressure and loosens even the toughest knots. Both Vicky and Kathy asked us if we had any areas that we'd like extra attention paid to and we told them and they paid EXTRA attention to those areas. They also both asked if we would like to include some stretching into the massage. We both accepted and enjoyed the 'loosening up' experience. The massages did last the full hour and we both left feeling like we were floating as all of our knots and tightness were gone. My wife and I will be going back...

something tells me that this place started out strong and has lost most of its key, masseuses, or they’ve just gotten complacent in their work ethic. Despite several solid reviews, the place clearly doesn’t really specialize in anything other than their one kind of massage.

After about 20 minutes of me, continually asking them to not keep working on the same area, she paused for a second, and asked me what I wanted, I thought we finally moved past working on the same area… But no such luck,

She simply wiped off my shoulder areas, reapplied more oil, and went right back to the same area. I very politely asked to speak to the manager, so she walked out. Nobody came in, so I finally got dressed and walked out.

The bottom line is they only want to do MASSAGE one particular way, and it’s the tie stretching technique, which doesn’t really get in deep to the tissues, or provide pain relief for any particular spot.

When I politely asked if there were any other therapists, who may be more willing to do more than just the shoulder areas and the stretching technique, as told that they all do the same thing, and that they don’t specialize in deep tissue, even though they clearly advertise that they do.

The place is prettier than most time, massage spots, and everybody there seemed polite. But as far as an effective Deep Tissue or sports massage, You’re probably gonna want to find a place where they’re willing to actually work, not just smooth oil and towels on and move your limbs...

This was my first time visiting this spa & I was not disappointed! Booking was a breeze & Dada, my masseuse was amazing!!! Parking was a bit tight, as I went in at 7pm, and they’re in a strip mall with other businesses, serving dinner at the time. The spa was very clean & well kept! It smells like lavender and citrus as you walk in & the waiting area was quite pleasing and relaxing. I was instructed to wash my hand & my room was ready early, so I went right in. The kind woman working the front desk asked me for more specifics for my treatment & Dada came in promptly to start. It was very relaxing and comforting. Hot towels were used to prep my body for the massage, light massage oils & aromatic essential oils we’re used & my senses were very happy. She applied gentle pressure, my back cracked in a few places with ease & deeper relaxation following. She moved onto the hot stones, which I loved! Some light stretching was done for my body as well & another hot towel to follow, wiping away any excess oil from my skin. She also did some tapping techniques on my face and scalp, which was very soothing. Pricing was great & I left a nice tip as well, she really deserved it! 100% will be a repeat client! I can’t recommend this lovely...