I went here with my boyfriend for a couples massage. Towards the end of the massage my boyfriends masseuse started rushing so that we could end at the same time so he didn't get the full experience. When leaving, u tried to tip 7 dollars to my masseuse and she called over the guy that did my boyfriend's message. He tried to tell me that we had to pay $10 minimum per person for the massage as a tip. He brought out a sign that said suggested tip minimum $10 dollars. I told them i didn't have 20 dollars to tip them and they started looking into my wallet and telling me it looked like i had enough money. They also said i can use my card to tip. I only wanted to tip $7. It felt as though they thought tipping was mandatory even though on their own sign it says suggested. Wouldn't really recommend unless you have an extra $10 for the tip alone. read more

I took my cousin here for a massage for both of us. They made us pay taxes on the Groupon upon arrival; then wanted us to pay a set amount for a Tip before we even got the services - weird....My cousin paid a $15 tip before her massage; I did not... When we were exiting, before I even reached the front desk, I hear him asking my cousin if I am going to pay my tip.... I have Never been told what amount I should tip. I did not like how they pressured us for tips... Don't think I will ever return.... read more

Relaxing and soothing massage. Great value when you need to loosen up the tension in your muscles.

I booked a hour full body with a friend. My service was not fully completed! I was charged two fees one during walking in and one after my massage ( after already paying prior to coming in)! They were very rude and harsh about getting a tip starting at $10 which I'm pretty sure is illegal to force a specific price tip after booking without stating there will be TWO FEES! Then on top of that not finishing my service! read more

Upon arrival I was greeted very poorly by staff. During the massage the masseuse groped my friends butt crack several times, when she told her masseuse she was in pain with the technique being used they laughed. My friend ended the session early because she felt uncomfortable and unsafe. We are both in severe pain after the massage. The masseuses were talking during the entire service and other customers were being very loud in the next room and playing loud music at the front desk, which made it impossible to relax. In addition I was publicly embarrassed and made to feel unsafe when a customer entered the restroom while I was inside due to a faulty lock. This same customer verbally attacked and chased me in to the room to confront me and barged in while my friend was topless, we both feared for our physical safety after leaving this establishment. We feel completely violated and we're still recovering from this horrific experience. read more

If there's an option I would give 0 star or actually complain, this people threatened me to pay tip and the tip amount minimum is $10 which is ridiculous and they force customers pay and won't allow you to leave the place without paying. I wish I can report this to police or someone if possible Don't ever choose this place for spa... Also second worst thing is the person who was doing spa was so reckless and was continuously talking in phone continuously throughout one hour of my spa disturbing the entire experience and it's very frustrating as one pays for peaceful experience and this isn't the place if you wish for one! read more

Dirty old men work at this establishment! As other female reviewers have noted, if you get a male masseur you will likely be groped and touched inappropriately. I went here because it is advertised as "woman owned" but the man who gave me a massage made every attempt to touch me between my legs. So gross! read more

Amazing massage for a great price. Thoroughly worked through every limb to release tension felt and gently massaged to the fullest.

Pretty much the worst massage I've ever received. Booked the sixty minute massage on Groupon. Came in and all the masseuses were chatting away and they quickly shooed me into a room. While the massage was going on, there was a full blown argument outside for the first half of the massage so couldn't relax. I initially tipped $5 which is 11% of the full listed price and then they whipped out a sign asking for $10. I didn't want to start a fight so I tipped $10. Also, they don't speak any English, which made it challenging to communicate. I definitely don't recommend this massage place and I won't be back read more

Will never be back! the lady tried to get me to tip $20 on a $35 total. she almost swiped it and I said no, I don't want to to that and she kept pushing. so shady!! then she pulled out a sign from under the counter that said "tip suggestion" $10 minimum. at the end she typed in $58 to charge my card and I said no that is not okay. be careful they'll try to trick you. read more

Whatever you do please read all the reviews! First and LAST TIME ever having a male masseuse which was already uncomfortable to begin with. It was a couple's massage for my boyfriend and I & their staffs are extremely rude! Not to mention after the massage they followed us outside and demanded we tip them more and said what we gave wasn't enough and threw the money. I regret not taking it back because THE AUDACITY of those ungrateful people! Save your time and money and go somewhere else! read more

The service was great! Su did my massage and it was amazinggg! Perfect pressure and very relaxing. The staff was polite and welcoming as well. I will definitely come back again! read more

Horrible experience!! Walked in for foot reflexology no one greeted , several different price list and general chaos just trying to get seen . Once offered service was seated in a very tight space in corner with two other client right next to me . I could literally touch there toe with mine. Employees stood around us arguing about who would do service for ten minutes before I finned decided to decline service and leave. A true shit show. Nothing relaxing about the space or the service. Also you will choke from the overpowering incense in the air. They don't even was your feet before starting ‍NO THANKS! Disgusting and gross read more

I was first drawn by a combination of the low introductory price and photos of the facilities. I called the office and asked for a strong, petite, masseuse with dexterity to to walk my back for a deep tissue massage. When I arrived, I had the pleasure of seeing Lynn, who proceeded to create space between all the vertebrae that my MRI indicated were pressing upon my nerves. It was the deepest, deep tissue massage I have ever received. Lynn's dexterity with her feet and toes enabled her to exert even more pressure to open my muscles and muscular structure. I left a new man. Previous experiences tells me the results will be temporary, but now I have a masseuse named Lynn who can help me in my worst moments. Great experience all around. read more

You very much get what you pay for here. $35/60 min foot massage sounds like a great deal when you've been walking miles around the city as a tourist. However, when you knock on the door at 9 am when they allegedly open, you're greeted by two half asleep women who do a completely lackluster job on said foot massage. Then they proceed to scowl at you when leaving a $6 tip (which is the standard 20%?????). I left here with tighter calves than when I walked in. Do not recommend this place. read more

I have been going here for years. It is under new management. Kai, an older gentleman who is quite capable is still there. Even with his limited English, he is able to follow instructions and find the very tense areas in my upper back. He did confirm for me that ( joe) the creep man that others have mentioned is no longer there. The staff can be noisy.. I suggested they keep it down. With groupon , price cannot be beat. Speak up, do not be intimidated by the language barrier. Kai is excellent read more

I've been coming to Taiji for many years and generally have gotten good massages. All that changed at my most recent visit when Joe was the masseuse. I was shocked and disgusted by what took place and anyone - especially women - thinking about going here must be warned. I never looked at the reviews for this place before because it was always a perfectly fine experience - no frills but decent, professional massages (from both female and male staff). After my last massage, I walked out completely dazed and confused about what happened and got online to see if it was just me or if there were others out there. It is simultaneously reassuring and frightening to learn I had the EXACT same experience that is very accurately described by two other reviewers. EXACTLY the same. I literally have no new details to add because they spelled it all out to a T. read more

The quality of work was ok, and I would have returned for that alone specifically for the male who massaged my legs. However, I was disappointed by the female massage therapist's strong expectation of a large tip when she was collecting money at the end. She worked on my husbands back and it was not quality work, just the type you'd find in a cheap massage place. Regardless we gave her a 20% tip but that wasn't enough for her, and she gave me a disapproving look. I had planned to go back today for a second session, but this experience has made me decide to take my business elsewhere. read more

Update: Reiterating what a previous reviewer has mentioned: do not get a massage from Joe if you are a woman. That guy is a filthy pervert who will try to find sneaky ways to maneuver and touch your body in ways that might pass as a massage but really is an excuse for him to grope you. During my massage, he hoisted me up so that my breasts were exposed, and he "massaged" up and down my armpits and lats, all the while brushing my against my breasts. Anyone with ample experience of getting massages will know that getting lifted this way not typical, unless maybe you're getting a Thai massage, where you're fully clothed instead of exposed. Usually, I always request a massage from female masseuses only, but at the time, Joe was the only one available. Joe is likely not even his real name. He's a middle-aged, old looking skinny man with glasses. It's really unprofessional and disgusting behavior. read more

The Couples Massage Experience- I came in as a walk in with my partner. I was pretty happy that there was instant availability upon walk in. The price online for a couples massage was priced at $64. In store they insinuated the $47/hr Body massage (per person) which I was fine with but somehow walked out paying $144. The store did have signs reading minimum $10 tip for an hr massage. I paid in cash, which meant the masseus added a $50 tip onto my total price. For a place that has very affordable prices posted in store and online I'm really disappointed in how they went about the financial aspect. The actual massage itself was pretty good. They definitely sought and targeted my tight/tense spots. From the neck down to my back, my legs and my feet. Hot stone was included in the Couples package as well. The massage itself was a pleasure but definitely not the place to go if you're looking for something affordable. read more

My daughter and I had the best massage in a very long time Their masseuses were very friendly and knew exactly how to use pressure points and walked away with a pep on out step If you're ever in a need of massage I highly recommend Taiji body work on 57th St. I also left my Apple Watch at their facility and they are shipping my watch home to me Best customer service ever!!! read more

Awesome place! Called and was taken for a lovely 1 hour massage within 5 mins, no appt. Just immediately helped. Great service. Great massage. Great price. Highly recommend ! read more

There are many Taiji Body Works throughout the city and this is by far the cleanest and BEST in town! They are clean, quiet and have separate rooms for each guest. They provide clean and new towels too. There is a nice desk to set your clothes and bags on which is helpful. Everyone is very friendly and professional. You will feel safe, relaxed and calm during your session. If you check in they will give you a deal for $60 for 70 minutes! 10/10 would highly recommend to anyone! read more

DAVID is the best massuse ever The place is so clean! There is fresh materials and ample room Excellent communication Incredible value! I'm in awe! I love this place read more

Taiji is my go to place in the city. My all time favorite masseuse was Wendy, who would walk on your back with the perfect amount of pressure, I would be asleep snoring within 15 minutes. Unfortunately she is no longer there, so I've had to try out several other masseuses, and while they are not nearly on the same level as Wendy, they are still pretty good, you just need to be assertive enough to let them know when the pressure is too strong. It's also nothing flashy as far as interiors go, but I kind of like that it's a little dingy (although still clean), it feels like a secret location in the city. Haven't found a better spot in the city yet, so give it a shot! Definitely recommended read more

TRIGGER WARNING; SA EXPERIENCE! PLEASE READ AND NEVER EVER GET A MASSAGE HERE I have been getting massages for 20 years. Never in my life have I had such a uncomfortable violating experience. Let me start by saying this was my 2nd time coming here. The first time I thought it was a little awkward because you are not in your clothes and the "therapist" was stretching me as he massaged, but he did a good job of keeping my sheet over intimate parts. Or so I thought. Coming back a second time is something I will always regret. Such a mistake. I had the same guy as before. Every time he would massage muscles near my breasts he would whisper "that's ok right" it was creepy and honestly I was frozen and didn't know how to respond, so I said nothing. I tried to convince myself that he is an older man just doing traditional Chinese massage and I shouldn't overthink it. I was wrong. So wrong. When he began to massage my leg he lifted and placed my calf in his shoulder, as he was kneeding his hand on the back of my thigh I could feel there was no sheet covering me. I was fully exposed. Granted I was wearing underwear, but it was a thong and he had my leg spread. Then he whispered "this ok right" and straight up massaged my pubic bone and was working his hand over my vagina. I was terrified and in complete shock. I tensed up and told him I do not want my legs massaged and to just move to my feet. I know I should have left, but like I said. This has never happened, I froze and I was so scared. He said ok but before he moved on he asked me again if he could massage my legs and even offered more time for free. I declined. After he finished he whispered in my ear "next time you do full body ok" I stayed silent. He came back with the hot towels to get the oil off and told me to sit up so he could wipe my back. Then things got even worse. I was sitting up holding the sheet over my body tight with my eyes closed, he began to stroke the hair on my head and said again "next time you do full body and more time" I was petrified. Then this man tried to kiss me. He was stroking my hair and leaned in to kiss me!!!!!! I put my head down and he then took his hands to try and move my head towards his and tried to kiss me again. I just kept my head stiff and pulled the other way. He left and I was shaking. I could tell there were no other customers there during the massage so I was terrified and just wanted to get the fuck out of there. I quickly got dressed and handed him my card and cash tip. Again, I know I should have just ran out, but I couldn't think clear. As I was signing the receipt this predator had the audacity to ask me for MORE TIP!?? "Absolutely not" I said and I walked right out shaking uncontrollably. This man violated me. And the only reason I have not gone to the police is because how the hell can I prove anything??? LADIES, STAY FAR FAR AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. MEN DO NOT LET THE WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE GET A MASSAGE HERE!!!! The man who did this is named "Joe" and he wears glasses. The owners should be ashamed of themselves for hiring him and allowing this. This man is NOT SAFE! I have never in my life experienced anything like this and I am now traumatized!!!! I am a hairstylist that stands all day so getting several massages a month is a must for me. Now I don't think I will ever be able to get one again anywhere!!!! It took me 5 days to write this review. I am still very much traumatized. I can't sleep cuz every time I close my eyes I flashback to him touching me or whispering in my ear. I have no idea if I should just heal and move on or go to the police and make a statement. But I made an email account and if ANYBODY HAS HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE AT THIS BUSINESS I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE SOMEONE TO TALK TO, OR IF YOU ARE SCARED LIKE ME, AND HAVE NOT TOLD ANYONE, YOU CAN SHARE WITH ME AND I WONT SAY ANYTHING. Please email me @marieheather154@gmail.com And please please, no hate or shaming email. This was a horrific experience enough. read more

After walking 20 mins in the rain to get here, no one is here for my 10:30 appointment even though they open at 10am. I've called the number on the door several times and got no answer. I called another location and he told me that I should just stand out here and wait. They took my number when the appointment was made so it would have been nice to get a call if they had to cancel. Make sure they are open before you waste your time or money coming here. read more

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No frills decent massages. Pretty pricey but it's Manhattan so, honestly you can't expect cheap. The rooms are small and you can hear a pin drop three rooms across so really, divided but not private. This was a pre COVID-19 visit so I'm not sure what it would be like now. The masseuse was on time and worked quickly and thoroughly adjusting upon request. Overall, it was a good though not excellent massage. They had hot stone options to add on which I almost always add on and it was nice but hot stones are my thing and always very nice lol. Almost always my favorite part in any massage. Customer service was good and as always a bit of pressure for a heavy tip despite hefty pricing. Be ready. read more

Came by for a one hour foot massage the other day and they had availability upon arrival. $36 for a 1 hour foot massage in a curtained off room with a private bed lying down. The massage parlor was dim and the therapist did a medium pressure massage which was okay. I did fall asleep which was a good thing! I'm a bigger fan of super hard foot massages though! read more

75 min for 55$?! Amazing. Clean. Sometimes you hear horns so what. Bathroom clean. No frills. Jeff was amazing, great at finding pressure points. I was so relaxed. Hot stones included. Tipped him 30 because its a steal and he does great work read more

I have been coming to this place since I moved into the neighborhood 4 years ago. Recently went and the woman asked if I wanted a hand job which isn't the biggest deal in the world, though I'm gay and not interested. Didn't think it was that kind of place, however. This week my wallet was STOLEN. The woman walked me to the last room in the place which I thought was odd considering all of the empty rooms. When I went to put my clothes on, my wallet was gone. I confronted the woman who conveniently didn't speak english and had no clue what i was saying. They were supposed to review video footage, but doubt I'll be hearing from them. Buyer beware, but there are so many other places. Do not waste your time here. read more

There's a few of these throughout the city. Generally they have some good deals like $50 for 75 min which they were advertising. However they didn't have anyone available for 75 minutes so I opted for the 60 min massage. I had a guy do the massage and he was good but he never checked how hard he was pressing nor check if the stones he was using were too hot (which they were). I would have rated this place 3-4 stars but the audacity of the masseuse to ask for a 25 percent tip after I was gave him a 20 percent left a bad taste in my mouth . I am not coming back here . I'd almost tell you to call ahead and see if they have a mandatory tip rate (which is a bit absurd). Not recommended read more

Came here for a full body massage & foot reflexology. The body massage was strong, which is something I've had a hard time finding at many other massage parlors, despite my requests. However, I asked the masseuse to focus on specific areas, which she ignored, despite my pointing it out repeatedly. The foot massage was not that great. I've had much stronger foot massages at the $25 place around the corner. Again, she ignored my multiple requests to focus on the areas where I have chronic tendinitis. Oh, and the masseuse left the room multiple times to tend to other things. What REALLY got me is that this place does indeed tip shame you. I tipped 20% and her response was, "that's it? For two hours?" It was SO unprofessional and mortifying. I enjoyed the massage, the space is nice for the price, but I refuse to go back to a place that treats me so rudely, ignores the areas I asked for them to focus on, then demands a higher tip. read more

If I were rating just the massage I would give close to 5-stars. It was good. Warm welcome, easy for a late appt, clean. No frills. He was thorough and recognized my shoulders and neck needed work. Unfortunately, like some of the other reviews - I also tipped 20% and he said "that's it? They charge more for that massage around here". Also did not honor the yelp promotion listed here and pointed to the pricing on the wall. read more

I booked a couples massage for my Best friend and I, Saturday august 13th, at 10:30 am. We arrived at 10:20, however the place was still closed. We waited ten minutes, then knocked again. After knocking and waiting at the door for a few minutes, a worker opened the door. I told him about our scheduled massage and he stated that they were not ready. That was a bit frustrating. But we figured we could shop for a little while until he told us to go back in 30-45 minutes. After about an hour we called to check if they were ready. They said yes, so we made our way there. So now we enter the place, and it looks like a very dark basement. No music, no aroma therapy... just two beds and a curtain. The place looked sketchy. The plus was, the massages were not too bad. They worked out the tension and got the job done. However this is where it gets bad!!! The next day my friend started to see bumps on her stomach. She said she could barely sleep because of how itchy it was. A few more days passed and it progressively worsened, so she went to see the doctor, hoping to dear god it was not monkey pox. The doctor told her she has a bacteria infection or skin fungus that had to have been caused by unsanitary items that had been used at the spa. So basically they used either bacteria infected towels, hands or beds... and that is probably the worst problem to have in any massage service setting! read more

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My husband and I came to the city for the weekend from Atlanta. I love massages and I swear it's my favorite pass time so I mentioned it and we ended up here. We walked in with no appointment and I was back in a suite within seconds! The cleanliness of the spa was superb. I look around at everything and the decor was great. Nothing abnormal stood out. It felt warm and friendly with everyone around us. All of the employees were accommodating as soon as we walked in. There was a special going on. I got a 70 minutes massage for $50. I got hot stone and everything..at first the guy was a little rough but once I mentioned it he eased up and the massage was perfect! I dozed off for a minute but once I woke up and relished in the remaining twenty minutes... it was the best damn twenty minutes of my life. This was one of the best massages I've gotten. No complaints and most of all great service! read more

Hoko did an excellent job with the deep tissue massage. She relived tension and stress from my shoulders that had been there for years. My girlfriend and I had a couples session and agreed that it was better than most places that charge twice as much! read more

I checked this place out after a recommendation from a friend who works in the same block as Taiji. It was a Friday evening and I was in need of a good massage, so I went in and asked for the 75-minute special posted outside. The room was clean and was fairly quiet, and the massage was very good. It was more of the "get rid of your knots" than "you'll be relaxed at the end of this," which was what I was looking for. At about one hour in, there was a pause in the massage. My therapist was talking to someone who either was peeking through the curtain or was inside my room (I was still lying face down at this point). No big deal, I thought. When I was turned over, the therapist again stopped the massage to talk to someone outside of the room. I began to wonder at this point what was going on. (They spoke either Mandarin or Cantonese.) After a few more minutes, the therapist said that the massage is over, and he left the room in a huff. I started hearing yelling as I was getting dressed. Then a second person started yelling back. And then a third. These people were really going at it. Seriously, what the f? The only time they stopped was when one of the staff acknowledged that I was still there and have not made my way to the front desk where they were having their screaming match. What made it worse was when I gave my tip, my therapist pointed at me and said something to his coworker. Whether he was complaining at the amount or something else, I didn't know, as he spoke in Chinese again. I left the place immediately. The prices may be competitive and the massage itself great, but the utter lack of professionalism turned me off from going back to this place again. There are plenty more spots in NYC where I can get a good massage without a side of screaming fits. read more

I've been here dozens of times over the past 2 years and normally would say it's a "you get what you pay for" kind of place - no frills but a decent massage for the price. However, the past few times I've been it's been so terrible that I felt I had to warn about it. I went last night for the 75 minute for $60 special. The woman who massaged me was rushing from the beginning: she slathered me in so much oil that her hands were slipping and I hardly felt any pressure - just fast, oily motions over my back and legs for a full hour. I then asked if she could do my head and neck as she wrapped up and she began forcefully yanking massive strands of my hair off my scalp, which was one of the most painful things I've ever felt. She also rubbed me down with a cold wet towel to soak up the oil. But the worst for last, I went to tip her $15 cash at the end (for a $60 treatment - a pretty decent 25% tip)... and she looked at me and refused to take the money. "$20" she said. It was so rude and abrasive I didn't know what else to do. I handed her the money and won't be back again. read more

I wanted an inexpensive massage and didn't have a reservation so I came to this location. Here's my personal opinion. THE GREAT Price Super cheap. One hour was fifty bucks but if I'd known about a coupon it might have been 75 minutes so be sure to ask. THE GOOD Massage Felt good, pressure not too hard and not too soft. No high end oils but what they use does the job. A few minutes with not stones too. Not bad at all. They wash the lotion off with a hot damp towel at the end & dry you off. Ambiance Tiny rooms but clean, nice massage music and mood lighting. Tables Regular massage tables. Clean sheets, paper towel on the head rest. A big towel to get under after you strip down to your skivies. THE OK Massage Yes it was good but they only worked on the back of me. Never flipped over. No head massage either. Kinda disappointed. THE EH Location A little scary at night. Kind of desolate. Also, you walk in to an unlocked door, no buzzer, and are practically naked in rooms with just curtains for doors only 30 feet or so away. Not so comforting and not the end of the world but worth noting. Extras Nope. No robes, no slippers. Hook on the wall and a hanger for your clothes. What did you expect for $50? Talking Had to politely shush the masseuses who were talking to each other through the curtain. I so hate that. Some talking was also going on in the hall too. Not very relaxing but they did stop quickly after the shush lol. All in all, it was a good experience. You have to decide if you want to pay an additional hundred bucks an hour for ambiance and robes. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. Try them for yourself and see what you think. read more