Hands On Massage & Spa

09/01/11

outstanding

by marcus letty at Citysearch

Charming salon with a terrific group of talented stylists. Everyone is super accommodating. It has a great atmosphere and is reasonably priced. They are all outstanding . Book early!!

03/17/11

Perfect relaxation on a budget

by Sassy230 at Citysearch

I was having a very stressful week and on a whim I decided to book a massage here since it was best on citysearch. I agree with most of the opinions. Don't go here if you are looking for a spacious, pretty spa that overcharges you for the services to pay for that large, modern looking spa. If you are looking for a great relaxing massage this place is perfect. It is fairly inexpensive too.

I got the anti stress detox treatment which includes a scrub and 50 min massage. I've never had a scrub before and was a little worried it would hurt. It didn't. It felt amazing and rejuvenating. My skin has never looked better. Patrick, my massage therapist, was so friendly and fun to chat with. Usually I am kind of uncomfortable with male therapists and try to book female ones, but Patrick was very respectful and I felt at ease the whole time. After the scrub you quickly wash off in the attached bathroom which has dim lighting, but is obviously very clean and nice.

Almost immediately after Patrick started my massage I stopped chatting. I wouldn't have been able to form words because it was that good. It was heavenly bliss. Every once in a while he would ask if the pressure was good which is perfect for me since I'm usually too shy to just tell the massage therapist if its too hard or too soft.

Overall, yes the space is small and definitely a remodeled block of hotel rooms, but the treatments are too good for it to really matter. Make sure you try a scrub too. They're amazing here!

01/27/10

WON-DER-FUL!!!

by luvmydoggie at Citysearch

As a mother and busy woman I look forward to my time of relaxation. A friend of mine suggested this place. Hands On Massage so I figured I would give it a try. The prices are reasonable and the man who answered my call was very friendly and helpful, he even told me about their specials which I decided to get in addition to my facial.

First off the facial was fabulous!! Tasha was my aesthetician and she is very friendly and sweet. It was not hard to relax at all once she started my facial. She explained everything she was doing during the facial and was very professional and calming (very important). She even did a mini massage around my face and neck area...wow!

The products they use are great and after a little research I have found that they are a very well known product around the world. I did purchase a couple things, but now realize I need more, my skin is looking good!!

After my facial I had a body treatment, the one the reception guy told me about. It was a chocolate wrap. I was nervous and did not know what to expect since I never had one before, but Amy made me feel so relaxed and pampered I was thoroughly impressed, not to mention the smell of the chocolate was wonderful. I truly felt like a giant candy bar! My skin has never felt so good.

I would recommend these treatments to everyone and I have found my new place to have quiet time and relax when I want to treat myself.

Thank you to the Hands On staff for a job well done.

• Pros: Treatments, price, staff
• Cons: wish I could stay all day

01/27/10

Clean affordable and great massage

by bigpenny at Citysearch

Recently I had a massage at Hands On Massage, upon arriving the staff greeted me and my therapist introduced herself. I looked around at the converted space and realized that it is small but clean. Everyone was really nice and my massage was great. I did realize they specialize in "focused" treatments, meaning you are there for your service and finding relaxation has to come from within. There are no extra amenities but the staff did a wonderful job in the space they are provided. Very professional and knowledgable. I will definately return because the price is also very affordable. I had a great massage and recommend this place to anyone who isn't to stuck up to relax.

• Pros: Clean and professional
• Cons: Not a full service spa

01/05/10

Nothing special

by Devilanse at Citysearch

I've been there once and the massage was good. The waiting room is very small and can be overcrowded. I watched a massage therapist and the woman in charge of the office have a *discussion* over something not being booked right for stones and it taking an hour to heat up. Didn't need to see that. Also had the massage therapist there offer me massages at her house because I was a local. Told me it would be cheaper. While I don't mind getting stuff cheaper, it was a unprofessional attitude. I did appreciate them informing me about drinking a lot of water after my first massage. Apparently not everyone knows of this. I don't intend on going back.

• Pros: room was relaxing
• Cons: small waiting room