167 Lincoln Place Spa — Local services in New York

This past Wednesday I had the most painful massage I’ve ever experienced. I asked for someone who based on some reviews appeared to have a good track record. It was a bad idea. From the beginning I could tell that this person had a rough demeanor. The massage started in my upper back and when around my shoulders told her three times to be more gentle as whatever she was doing was painful. So painful that my whole body was tense. I even debated stopping the massage and cutting the session short. When she got to my legs, I couldn’t even relax because of how painful the back massage was. The pressure that was used was not aligned with the petite body that I have. Something that she should have noted when I told her to please be more gentle. After the massage was done and I left the room I wasn’t even asked how it was. The two ladies there were ready to close up shop, and were too busy counting money to even ask. If they did, I would have told them about the terrible experience I had. To top it off, when I got home, I noticed bruises on my shoulders. Unacceptable.

Unfortunately, I would not be coming back here as it was obviously a waste of time and money. Most importantly, I didn’t have any pain when I went and left not only with pain, but...

My first review in 2015 when this place opened:

Wowzers, got one of the best massages of my life today from Anna. Walked in to the clean, peaceful, quaint little space and was asked if I wanted medium or strong and was given Anna when I said "strong". She went to WORK! It felt amazing, worked out all my knots and I really appreciated the tranquility of the space. I will definitely be back.

My second review in 2020 after many, many regular visits:

Five years after my first review and I just left after another AMAZING massage. I went in not being able to turn my head from a giant knot in my shoulder and I feel brand new. This place checks all the boxes--relaxing, clean, great massages and organized service. I always call ahead for an appointment and ask for Coco. And the owner Michael is really on it.

And: 20% or more is standard for tipping on service. Not extra, STANDARD. As in expected. These people do a great job and they deserve...

I arrived at this place without an appointment and was kindly greeted by two women who asked if I had made one. Luckily, they had availability, so I decided to give it a try. I was searching for a traditional reflexology place, and based on other people's reviews I thought this would be a great place.

I didn't catch the name of the masseuse, but I was so impressed that I'd like to return and have another massage from her. She had strong hands, paid great attention to my body's knots, and consistently ensured I was comfortable with the pressure and temperature of the towels used during the massage.

After the session, I left the place with my body feeling relaxed and...