Ocean Spa — Local services in Bellingham

I had a very good massage from YoYo. I informed her of my injured back and she started gently and slowly increased pressure. Always checking in, she never once made me tense up where my very sensitive lower back was injured, and she worked patiently and carefully, relaxing me perfectly. I think I gave a generous tip of $45!

Why did I give 4 stars? First issue was the $20 extra for me to take a shower. I wouldn't have minded, but that time (about 10 minutes) was subtracted from my 90 minute massage. Also, when I was on my back, I received a short facial massage, which was good, and some gentle massaging of my chest. No leg massage and I had to request my feet be massaged, or I believe she would have ended making the time way short at about 10 minutes. As it was, maybe shorted about 5 minutes. So all in all, I was shorted about 15 minutes (shower time, 10, and massage, 5).

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I just had a wonderful massage at an amazing price. If I was local (just visiting for work) I would make this my regular go-to place. There is a little bit of a language barrier but you are asked to put X (don’t touch) and O (focus area) on an anatomy chart so there is no misunderstand. Privacy/draping is more what I’ve experienced with overseas massages so it something to be aware of. I had no issues but some people are a bit more modest than myself. Also for a woman they do massage upper chest (pecs, not the breasts). Not at all sexual in nature but most places in the US don’t work this area. Overall, I would recommend this place due to skill of masseuse and the price. Treat yourself to the hot stones. They...

The muscles in my back and shoulders were very tight from sitting too long in front of my computer. Lisa gave me a fantastic massage that worked out the tightness in my back and shoulders. I highly recommend going to Ocean Spa for pain and...