Aisawan Thai Spa & Massage — Local services in Honolulu

Did a little staycation in Waikiki after having done the 2019 Century Ride a few weeks ago. In my search of some much needed post event relief, found this highly rated with great reviews place on Yelp, Aisawan Thai Spa & Massage.

Requested for a 90 minute session focusing on the length of my back, as being hunched over my bike for over five hours had took its toll. My masseuse, Tukta, started it off with a little warm up massage, followed by some back walking to loosen me up and to identify the areas that needed attention. Just to note, I just love it when they walk on the back of my thighs & calves as well, so painfully pleasurable.

Then the real course began with some acupressure to my back. With the broader part of her elbow, along various points along my spine, she pushed hard and deep into the muscles. While holding down on the pressure at each point, she rotated her elbow to dig deeper, at times her motions felt like she was trying to scoop my skin off the bone (OMG).

Next she added some heat with some hot stones. As having had hot stone treatments before where they lay the stones along your back and leave you for ten minutes, I was not a fan, but this one was totally different. Tukta actually took those stones in her hands and worked them into my back. What a way to finish off my back work, leaving my back fully loose and relaxed. On the flip, she worked those stones into the bottoms of my feet and then continued to massage her way up, from toes to head, not missing an inch along the way.

Already thinking I was done with the head massage, she topped off the session with some Thai stretching, bending my body to places where it has never gone before. One was called the Butterfly, where lying on my back, she placed my ankles up against my butt and then began to spread knees apart as far as they could go and even then some (YEOW).

Totally amazing experience, Tukta is a skilled professional, great personality and easy on the eyes…. A...

I was in Waikiki Beach for vacation. I had an extremely eventful time making it to the island, I NEEDED a massage to get my vacation started. I had done a little research prior to arriving and when I was walking about, I came across a local who also recommended Aisawan. After talking to him, I made a same day appointment. I got CHIN as my therapist. Chin was AMAZING. I have rheumatoid arthritis and occasional sciatic nerve pain in my leg. My body stays tense, so I asked for deep pressure. Before the massage starts, you're asked to fill out a form circling the areas in the body needing attention. Although I was very relaxed, I could tell that Chin was referencing the paper to make sure she was doing what I requested. I could also tell that SHE could tell exactly what I needed. The pressure was so good and she was so strong; at one point I was wondering is she really using her own hands? I was so relaxed, I couldn't look up to see. She consistently checked to make sure that I was comfortable and feeling ok. Then the real test came. Often when I lay flat on my back, my sciatica kicks in and my leg cramps badly. In fact, my leg locked up and cramped during my 1st night of sleep at the hotel. I didn't say anything as it wasn't to an intolerable point. I said to myself, if CHIN can get the this cramp out she is getting a $50 tip. Not only did she massage the cramp away, I haven't had another flare up in the 2 days since. Massages usually give me immediate, but very short term relief from my arthritis symptoms. So far, while my legs are not 100%, I have been able to do a lot more walking than usual, without having to take steroids and without having to use my walking cane, although I carry it with me everyday just in case. CHIN, thank you for making my trip that much better! I HIGHLY recommend her...

Aloha future Spa and Massage goer!

I wanted to drop in and let you all know how grateful I am that my path took me in the direction of meeting the owner at Aisawan Thai Spa & Massage. My first visit with this establishment was over 5 years ago and it has been the only place I go for the last 4+. When I first moved to Hawaii I decided that I wanted to go on a search for 3 things. The best beach, Acai bowl and Massage in town. It was fun and after about a years time, I found them all, but this is about the massage. I had been on a 15 day streak at work, standing 8-12 hours per day, when I met Lea. She asked me where I was in pain and she suggested that she had some of the most educated, strong, well rounded masseuses in the state. After the first 60 minute massage I was impressed but how was I to be sure that I would always be able to request the same therapist. Well, I've been close to 30 times in the last 4 years and I can honestly say that although each therapist has a different texture of touch, they are all outstanding in their ability to find the tension ridden areas and they all have the customer service abilities that most people today do not possess. Tea afterwards, as much water as needed, cold or hot towels, essential oils, you name it. If they have the resources for you, they will be there to help you. I can honestly say that I have never felt like I didn't get a massage as good as the last and as long as I live here I will continue to bring my business this way. Thank you Aisawan Thai Spa and Massage for always being there, fitting me in last minute, even on Christmas day with 48 hour notice. You are special. It is hard to find business' that are instilled with as much integrity, nuture and love as your company has these days. Continue to do what you do. I know you will, it's...