Olympic Spa — Local services in Seattle

I had high expectations of the place given the good reviews and nice ambience inside. However, my service itself was not great. My masseuse (older lady) kept lecturing me on how I should take better care of my body to avoid such tight muscles in my shoulders/neck etc, which at first was a bit helpful since she was suggesting some exercises to better my posture/strengthen my muscles etc. However, she kept going on and on, and it got to feel like she was berating me for first 20 minutes of my massage. When I told her I had a toddler, she laughed and asked if I carried him, which I mean, he is my son so of course I carry him, and she told me it was not good for my back, and if my 2 year old son "liked to please Mommy", he should walk more. Why is my $120 massage suddenly becoming a mom-shaming session?! I'd had enough by that point and asked her to please ease up on the lecturing because all I wanted was a relaxing massage. She got a bit flustered and apologized and stopped talking - thankfully - but then proceeded to give me one of the worst massages I've ever had. There was no pressure at all, despite me asking her to increase pressure. It felt like someone was just rubbing gently on my back, which I could do myself. I've had better massages from my massage pillow from Amazon! I wish I had gotten her name and said more during my check-out... but I didn't want to get any more heated up than I was feeling, and complaining won't really make the bad massage I just had any less bad. Anyway, decided to write a review in hopes of some change in that masseuse's behavior and also maybe...

This was my first time trying this spa. Based on the photos and price point I expected it to be comparable to other hotel-based spas. Unfortunately it was not. For the price, there were really no amenities. You go straight to the treatment room from the small lobby. I don’t know about other rooms, but the room I was in had the loudest, squeakiest vent. You couldn’t even hear the music over it. Not ideal when you’re going to get a relaxing massage. I was also surprised that during the massage portion when you’re on your back they don’t put an eye mask or towel over your eyes. Even with my eyes shut the lights in the room were pretty bright. The massage oil also was not warmed up so it was a cold shock every time. The worst part was how chatty my massage therapist was. I even put on my intake the lowest amount of talking preferred. She talked for a large portion at the beginning and at the end. It wasn’t pertinent to the massage either. She was telling me about her dogs and then asked me if I had kids. I said not yet and she was like how old are you? Then proceeded to talk about how my generation is waiting so much later to have kids. This felt inappropriate for a massage. The massage itself was pretty good. It was definitely more of a sports massage and less of a relaxing kind, but that was ok. I just wish the other aspects of the experience had fostered the traditional, relaxing...

If you're looking for an oasis of tranquility and rejuvenation, Olympic Spa in Ballard is the perfect destination. This gem offers an unparalleled spa experience, blending luxury with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that will leave you feeling completely revitalized.

This spa offers exceptional massage services. From the moment you step into the serene environment, you're greeted with a warm, inviting ambiance by staff that immediately sets the tone for relaxation. The skilled therapists at Olympic Spa are true professionals, adept at tailoring each massage to meet your specific needs and preferences. This experience was both therapeutic and blissfully indulgent.

In short, this is the perfect place to unwind, rejuvenate, and pamper yourself. Highly recommended for anyone in need of a little self-care...