The NOW Massage Houston Heights — Local services in Houston

UPDATED: The massage therapist makes all the difference here! I received a call from the manager and was asked about my experience. After being honest, I was offered a recovery service with Ashleigh M. This was the massage I had been expecting! The 80 minutes flew by and I was able to use my right shoulder in ways I haven't in a few weeks.

Definitely worth every penny for Ashleigh! I'd change the review to 5 stars, but my original experience loses a star.

ORIGINAL REVIEW: Ambiance = perfection Studio vibes = chill af & super clean Front desk = super friendly

I’ve been getting massages for more than a decade and this was the one that felt like it didn’t happen. The Now massage I received with hemp add on felt like the massage I got from my high school boyfriend - mostly hands on skin with no pressure. I’m glad I’m not ticklish or I would have giggled the whole time. I had to ask 2x for more pressure and was told that the now massage was a medium-firm massage and if I wanted deep tissue it was an add on. I told her I would like firm and then received a lopsided firm massage. Movements she did on/to one leg, she didn’t do to the other. What she did to one arm & hand, didn’t happen to the other at all. The only part that I recognized as a massage happened immediately after I asked for pressure in my right hamstring and the time spent on my traps.

I had been looking forward to this massage all week. I saved it for Friday so it could help wash a weird week out. Instead, I felt more stressed bc the massage didn’t happen but I spent 80min on a table with someone running hands over me, and even then there were long pauses that felt like she didn’t know what to do next. I’m 99% sure she wasn’t, but it sure felt like paused to check her phone.

The whole experience caused more stress than it released. I walked out feeling lopsided and confused about what just happened.

I just scheduled a massage with my regular massage therapist to help me unwind from the massage I just hypothetically received. I don’t think I received the typical experience of a client and won’t be coming back for another...

This was my very first massage at The NOW and I can’t say enough about my experience! When I entered the boutique I was happily greeted by Angela - she is incredibly friendly and inviting! She promptly checked me in and had me complete a few electronic forms and before I knew it Jackie was whisking me away to the back to prepare me for the incredible experience that awaited me! The massage area is breathtaking and truly transforms you to another world. Jackie briefly consulted with in this quaint little sitting nook about my problem areas, needs, preferences etc. before taking me to my cabana style massage room. I chose the NOW signature massage with deep tissue and hemp calm balm add-ons. I can’t say enough about this combination if you suffer from stiff neck and shoulder muscles like me due to daily laptop and phone use. It was the perfect concoction! Jackie was very attentive to my needs during the entire massage - at one point I started to feel congested from laying face-down (a common problem for me) and she suggested a re-position that was an absolute game changer! I will do this for future massages! I left feeling relaxed and recharged … it’s one of the best massage experiences I’ve ever had! I want to make mention of The NOW’s retail line - they have a variety of oils, balms, room elixirs, jewelry and their signature hand-poured in Los Angeles CANDLES! They have their signature scent, Jasmine Coconut which is kept continuously lit in the boutique and Santal Tobacco. I purchased Santal Tobacco - the scent not only filled my entire downstairs but what I love most about their candles is when lit the wax melts into an oil you can dip your fingers into and use anywhere on your body - cuticles, arms, legs, feet! The scent is divine! This candle is like no other! If you are hesitating making an appointment, DON’T! I promise you won’t be...

Darn it! I wanted to like this place. But they under deliver for the price. No amenities. A little bit of tap water. The music in my room was a little loud I think we were under the speaker. It’s open concept so there aren’t any amenities but it’s a step up from Massage Envy but it’s not the Post Oak or Houstonian. I found parking ok but leave a little early for your appointment as they don’t have dedicated parking. I had to wait to be checked in so my appointment started late and ended on time so of course I didn’t get the full 80 minutes I booked. My therapist was good. I have a tiny pet peeve about male therapist with hair on their arms also using their forearms but I should’ve asked for a female so I will own that. They also towel off the massage oil as they go but with a rough dry towel which just seems odd. It’s not even a warm steam towel. . Here is the reason for my 2 star rating. I booked thinking my price was $110 for an 80 minute massage. As it turns out because I’m not a member my price was $145…still not bad. BUT when I arrived to my appointment as other guests were checking out they were being invited to join and offered the member pricing on their visit. For some “reason” that option was not even mentioned to me none the less offered even after I repeatedly asked were there any options for new members. Maybe I’m not membership material. So with my heat add on $15 not sure that was worth it it was only for the last about 5 minutes of the massage instead of throughout plus gratuity I still paid almost $200, it would’ve been a great massage...