Pure Relax Spa — Local services in New York

This place located on the same street as my dance studio and 1 min away from it. I went there last night bc I had terrible neck and shoulder stiffness from desk work. The manager was very nice. I originally chose 30 min massage. And my masseuse suggested that I do 45 min so that I can use extra time for my neck and shoulder. But the masseuse massaged other areas of my body. I kept asking, “neck and shoulder please” at least 5 times. She said, “ok ok later later” and she didn’t give a massage for neck and shoulder. Now she says it’s out of time and it’s already 45 min, and I should extend it to 60 min! And she pretended that she didn’t understand English while she was commenting with me in English. And the manager came right away and took a look at the situation and understood right away. She took a responsibility and gave a massage that very relaxing and my neck and shoulders were taking care of. She focused on giving me a good massage that I’d be satisfied and she did! I was originally raring it as three star but after how the manager/owner took care of the problem very professionally plus their skillful work, I am giving five stars and would recommend others to come here. The vibe is definitely great. Clean and soft lights and relaxing music. And later, I heard that they don’t have this person didn’t treat me well that day anymore. This is another way of them to be responsible. You can trust this place and enjoy and relaxing massage. My friend and I went back to twice already, last week and this week. We will keep going here. It is going to be my go to massage place. I’m happy to...

I am APPALLED as to why this place has a 5 star rating. WOW I am extremely disappointed i found this place let alone the fact I went and wasted $160. I am no stranger to no frills, no fuss massage spots in NYC and in fact I frequent many different ones often. This spot had a smell so bad radiating through the entire spa it was so off putting, there must be an indian restaurant somewhere close because the smell exuding through every fiber of the place is of curry or chicken tikka or something. The smell is so baked into my clothes, hair and nails I have showered twice and cannot get it out. My entire apartment now smells of the stench and i could cry. Not to mention the service - the massage is okay however I came here because another reviewer said the massage and gua sha was great - it was to be 45 min massage and 45 min gua sha. the massage was fine but 45 min of massage should be about $40 - and i paid $160 so the guasha is $120??? HUGE RIP OFF. not to mention they gua sha for about 10 min, then they put what looks like medical bandage on your face for the remainder of the time and just leave you there. I am so angry and ripped off - this was expensive!! for this price do your self a favor and go anywhere else - at this price range you can get a nice lympatic drainage at the Tox or Equinox. I wish so badly I could get my money, and time, back from this horrendous experience. DO...

I am so glad I came after reading all the positive reviews! I booked the combo that included guasha massage and guasha facial.

The massage was super enjoyable. the space is really clean and the rooms are spacious. They’re separated by thick curtains and it’s really quiet and peaceful. Rose was amazing at guasha. Just like the other reviews have said she’s very strong and checks in to make sure that you’re not uncomfortable.

the guasha massage is basically using a tool that has a flat edge that is used to glide along your muscles to help break down some of the tension and get a deeper massage. She massages along the meridians of the body so it is really good for improving circulation.

The facial is one of the best facials I’ve ever had because it had so much massage. There arnt extractions but she exfoliates and massages and uses the guasha on your face. I really enjoyed the facemask which included a weighted, warm mask on top which felt like a weighted blanket for your face. Super relaxing. The cherry on top of the time that she spent massaging my scalp in my head releasing all the tension. I will definitely be back to try the foot massage and the other types as well.

Bonus I love that they place hot stones around the body to ensure you are...