Vela Massage Studio — Attraction in Santa Monica

If you pay for an hour massage, don’t you think that they are supposed to massage your legs? It is supposed to be a full body massage the woman just massaged my neck and back. I had to remind her to massage my other arm when I turned over on the other side. I am seven months pregnant and was looking for a relaxing massage after a long work day. It was hard for me to relax because I was constantly telling her how to do her job. She was between just rubbing lotion on my back and pressing as hard as she could with her thumbs into me. The bed it was burning hot I had to ask her to turn it off. At the end, she told me to sit up and did not even help me up seeing as I have a big belly you would think she would be more accommodating. Inconsiderate, no attention to detail, and my neck hurts worse now. If I could only massage myself, I could’ve given myself a better massage than I was given. Not worth your money or your time. It is the next day after my massage and my neck literally feels bruised it hurts so bad after this. Has to be the worst massage...

I had a signature massage with Tek last week. She is dedicated, thorough and strong and I left relaxed. She got amazing results with my shoulders.

I removed one star however because this massage had almost zero Swedish movements in it (I've studied it), and because she made a sudden Thai massage leg bend move that hurt. The movement was meant to be much more gradual. My skin can bruise under Tuina-style techniques and several bruises did later develop, which never happens with classic Swedish. It wasn't the right fusion for me.

I removed another star because the bathroom was tidy but visibly dirty and needs a deep spring cleaning. The rest of the space is clean with soothing music.

This was a full-price 90-minute massage, not a Groupon. I tipped normally at 35% because of the thorough and dedicated massage but believe clients should know that this is...

Kanda is the best masseuse I have ever met. She cares about her client so much and I am not exaggerating, I know it’s going to be good from the first couple touches and 10 mins in all I could think of is why I didn’t choose the 90mins session. Highly recommend. I have been to many massage places in Santa Monica and Venice, this is a total surprise! So I am very happy and will go back every other month and so hot yoga in between. My body will thank me so much at the of...