Garfield Spa - Garfield Ave — Local services in Monterey Park

I came here via car on a Friday evening in early March 2025. They had a parking lot in the back which was free. I came in with a terrible neck and back muscle spasm.

I had been using a heating pad on it all day but that didn't help, when it usually does. The pain was so bad that I missed Pickleball, which I normally do not do. I had heard about this place through ClassPass (or something) awhile ago and didn't remember anything bad about it so I decided to give it another shot since there was one so close to me.

I also figured since it was so last minute, it might be easier to get an appointment at this place since it was a smaller establishment. I made the appointment around 3pm that day for 6pm for a 1-hour deep tissue. When I came in and told them what my issue was, they recommended the 1-hour Neck, Shoulder, & Back Massage.

Lily was my masseuse and it was the most thorough back massage I've ever had. I'm so glad I didn't do the full body deep tissue because she really focused on all the little muscles all along my back, neck, and shoulders. It made a huge difference.

The pain wasn't completely gone but it was less than what it would have been. It ended up being $60 for 60-minutes. Looking back I should have got the 90-minute one instead.

She first used a towel to get into all the tiny muscles up and down my back before using massage oil. At the end she used hot stones to finish off the massage before wiping all the oil off with a hot damp cloth. I paid using my credit card at the front where I was also able to tip on the receipt.

They gave me a cup of water to send me off. Would highly recommend! They know what...

i have never ever felt so diappointed and down with the experience i had here. there is no big difference before and after the massage. i was really speechless with Mia. Mia is the person who did the massage for me.she was the worst massagist at all. for all the process, she didn't use any power and lazy and i didn't even wanna give her any tips at all. what's worse, she required more tips. i would never go to the place for Mia any more. very very unhappy and worst experience i had here. there is no even any difference after the massage. oh my god. i came here to relax but it ends up spending money but very unpleasant experience with Mia. and how dare she even asked for more tips..... but vicky, another massagist (who did the massage for my husband) is a really professional and good massagist. vicky is professional and my husband got relaxed after...

3 visits all 5/5. I wish I could keep giving more 5 star reviews.

One of the very few places in the area that do deep tissue right. My deep tissue massage was fantastic from start to finish. It was a combination of Swedish, deep tissue, and some stretching, but at $50/hr it’s a great value. Perfect pressure. The woman at the front and the massage therapist were so nice. The room was warm and cozy. I walked in, no appointment, and got a massage immediately. Unlike the other low budget options around here, this places feels comfortable and safe. I’ll be coming back regularly 😌

Edit: came back again and it was incredible. I got a deep tissue massage again but this time it was definitely deep tissue the whole time. I walked away feeling like I had a new body. I definitely need to rest and rehydrate following that massage. It was...