The Blu Orchid Spa — Local services in Albuquerque

The Blue Orchid is a hidden gem on the cuff of Albuquerque Nob Hill and Uptown. Once you enter the facility your senses are quickly activated to the fragrance of spa and Zen music in the background. Before you know it you are quickly greeted by a well dressed and extremely well mannered individual. After filling out a quick LOQ you are then escorted into a very clean and low lit room. The wife and I were very pleased with the professionalism and ample draping during the massage. I especially liked the heavy blanket in addition to the sheet. They were very accommodating and mindful to my special physical needs as I was 6 weeks post OPP for shoulder surgery at the time. I will definitely be back at a later time for shoulder work once it heals a bit more. We left completely relaxed and rejuvenated. And are already looking forward to returning. Thank again. Update: I’ve returned to Blue Orchid twice in as many weeks to aide in my shoulder post opp recovery. Kristy O is mindful of my shoulder condition and she is greatly assisting with my physical therapy recovery . Kristy’s powerful hands are like a therapeutic wave working every muscle in my body. I trust her and really appreciate her...

My husband and I decided to try a new place for couples massages. The reviews and price were great, so I was optimistic. The lobby was nice, but our two massage therapists were so quiet, and one was dressed in athletic pants, that it didn't feel the most professional and welcoming. The room where we got our massages was dim and played mellow music, but it was on the cold side for the both of us, despite the blankets. The massages were on the rough side for both of us, but we should've spoken up more about the pressure. I did read a review about a client complaining of feeling the fingernails of her therapist, and I noticed the same, particularly during the hand massage. I later looked at her nails, and they looked short, so maybe it's her technique. I did come out feeling better in one area that needed some work, but my neck still had tension. Overall, if some things were improved upon, I think it would be a better experience. We might try this...

I went the other day for a 60 minute hot stone massage and it was meh. I was late, my fault I know, but basics weren’t covered and it was my first time there, but no areas of focus I asked for were taken care of. There was mention of the stones not being as heated up and the temperature was indeed uneven. I tipped for my being late and the therapist trying to give me the time, but I’d rather have had the focus on the areas of my lower back and shoulders that I needed and asked for. Plus there was a lot of table bumps and jostles. I was not talked to about if I wanted another appointment, which great massage therapists know to ask for as issues don’t get resolved with just one visit, and while I did get some relaxing, it wasn’t what I thought it would be. Don’t go to this place. Find...