Ascend Massage

Committed to satisfaction

OK, REWIND! Unwind Wellness has won me and my partner over…read more We really haven't stopped daydreaming about our experience ever since and are looking forward to our next spa date. We had such a pleasant encounter with the receptionist, Nicole, from the moment we walked in and were placed with 2 masseuses who were top-tier and gifted with the art of touch. Our couples massage was beyond rejuvenating and serene for each of us and we were truly able to decompress (and leave a lot of muscle knots behind on the table)! We both left feeling SO much lighter, connected within our bodies and to each other, and grateful we accepted the offer to give Unwind another chance. I am so impressed with the level of intention and care that the owner, Antonio, has displayed in making sure that we were in the absolute best hands the second time around. He was very apologetic that we had an off day on our first visit and really turned things a total 180. It's evident that he is passionate about his business, is extremely detail-oriented (the decor is GORGEOUS!), and has strived to exceed the 5-star reputation his establishment deserves. In a world where self-care tends to be an afterthought or a treat, I'm feeling inspired to carve out time to visit Unwind Wellness on a regular basis. I'm so glad I found the right match (and might have to gatekeep my masseuse's name because she is THAT good)!

I've been to Unwind Wellness several times now, and it has quickly become one of my favorite places…read morefor bodywork in DC. If you're looking for massage therapists who actually do real work, this is the place. I've seen both Helen and Heajin, and they are exceptional in different but complementary ways. Helen is incredible for deep tissue, especially hip work. She goes deep, she's effective, and she is not afraid to work through tension. This is not a light, spa-style massage. It's therapeutic, intentional, and results-driven. Exactly what I want. Heajin specializes in Thai and lymphatic massage, and she is phenomenal. Thai massage is more like assisted stretching, and she incorporates it beautifully. She also took time to explain lymphatic flow, gave me tips on how to support it at home, and clearly cares about long-term wellbeing, not just the session itself. One thing to note: at Unwind, therapists may get on the table with you, especially for Thai or deep tissue work. That's part of the technique and something to be aware of if you're new to that style, but for me it speaks to how seriously they take proper body mechanics and effectiveness. The space is calm, professional, and welcoming, and the level of skill here is outstanding. If you want thoughtful, strong, therapeutic massage from practitioners who really know the body, I highly recommend Unwind.

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Wat Massage

4.8(646 reviews)

0.4 mi

Available by appointment

Overpriced for the service you get…read more They know what they're doing however there are better places

I woke up on my birthday, a Thursday morning, and realized I wanted a massage. I looked at massage…read moreparlors near me and found Wat Massage. I called around 9:30, asked for availability, and they were able to take me at 12:30. I get there, got dropped off around the corner, called and said I was lost, and the very nice man at the front desk came outside to help me find them. Great customer service! I wish I remembered his name. When I got in, I filled out the form, and was greeted by my masseuse, who I think was named Evelyn. I am sometimes skeptical when smaller masseuses do deep tissue but Evelyn really got to the knots. I was trying to fight sleep the whole massage. When I go back, I will definitely ask for her again! When I got out of the massage, I had water and a coupon to the Cakeroom bakery waiting for me. This was such a nice treat and an amazing way to enter year 29. Thank you Wat Massage, I'll definitely be back!

0.5 mi•Dupont Circle, Downtown

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Deluca Massage & Bodywork

4.5(499 reviews)

Had a really nice massage. Emily helped me decide which massage would be best for me. Definitely…read morewill return.

Marvelous massage from Albert. Strong hands, responsive to requests, very professional. Plus…read morefabulous facial from Karla. Left my skin soft and glowing. Definitely returning. My favorite place for services.

Facility Entrance

Beautiful Side by Side Therapy Room - Valentines 2025

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CNMR Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, and Massage Therapy

4.8(115 reviews)

0.8 mi•Downtown

Locally owned & operated

I've been coming here for over six months. Never experience has been very good. My PT is Dr…read more Jordan M. I can't say enough good things about him. But to start: He genuinely cares about his patients. Not just the one on one care for PT, but as you as a person! I get to spend an hour with him and have really good conversation along with getting excellent care. He is very "hands on" which I appreciate. He listens to your concerns. And he goes hands-on whether it be massage or be cupping. And then gives you exercises and make sure you don't leave until you understand what you have to do. I even convinced my own wife to give Jordan a try as her PT and she truly understood what I was talking about. The front office staff is always helpful and polite Every time I call she picks up immediately and it's very helpful. They take my type of insurance which would be a dealbreaker if they did not accept Blue Cross Blue Shield. Every appointment with Dr Jordan, I leave feeling heard, encouraged, and like real progress is being made. If you're looking for a PT who will treat you like a whole person and not just a case file, look no further. Highest possible recommendation! It'll be a sad day when I no longer have any PT issues. Because I won't have an excuse To come here.

Great physical therapy and definitely the best I have had in the area. They are great at improving…read moremy very complex conditions. I have seen Jon, Lauren, and Nate and they are all amazing. Looking forward to hopefully returning soon.

This is a common test used to diagnose the presence of an ACL tear.

CNMR Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, and Massage Therapy - Trigger point therapy helps decerase inflammation to the mid-back and reduce painful muscle spasm.

Trigger point therapy helps decerase inflammation to the mid-back and reduce painful muscle spasm.

CNMR Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, and Massage Therapy - Chiropractic adjustments help put the spine in proper alignment and reduce inflammation.

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Chiropractic adjustments help put the spine in proper alignment and reduce inflammation.

Eye Street Massage Therapy

4.5(125 reviews)

0.8 mi•Downtown

ALL people of good will are welcome here. This business is owned by someone with love, joy, and…read moregenerosity in their heart. The friendly staff are talented. I treated myself for my birthday a couple times and I received an EXCELLENT deep tissue massage. I'm a big guy who lifts weights, so too many times I've requested a deep massage and received something that felt like a light pat on the head. And had no lasting effect. The 2 sessions I've had here made a lasting difference. I look forward to returning.

Unfortunately I feel obligated to share that I had a bad experience at Eye Street Massage. I was…read moregrateful to the owner Pam, who moved relatively quickly to resolve the issue, but my patient privacy was not respected during that time. I don't think this specific issue can happen again, but I do feel obliged to say that it did happen, only because I wish someone might have warned me. I'm sure there are bad apples anywhere you may go, but please heed my warning and speak up QUICKLY if something feels wrong.

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Bluebell Spa DC

4.8(268 reviews)

1.7 mi

This was one of my many birthday treats organized by my boyfriend and boy was it a delightful one!…read more Staff- AMAZING! They were so friendly and celebrated my birthday upon walk in Facility- clean and the decor of choice created an immediate relaxing vibes. My massage therapist was Sogbe (hope I spelled it correctly) and boy was she EXCELLENT! She understood my medical needs and took her time to provide great services. I cannot wait to visit again!!!! It's a oasis on 14 street

The spa itself is fine. No frills. Clean. The rooms are quiet enough. The bathrooms are very…read moreclean. I booked a couples massage. I booked the appointment online and put down the necessary deposit. They were running a special for the month of January- 10% off during weekdays and it included aromatherapy. The 10% off did not automatically apply and I'm pretty sure I didn't get the discount. Parking- street parking if available. We lucked up and got a spot right in front of the spa. No paying a meter was required. My massage therapist was Mike and my husband's massage therapist was Kimberly. The couple's room was tight so I could feel, see and hear every time my husband's therapist talked to him or when she moved. My husband felt that Kimberly just couldn't get the pressure right even though she asked. He also felt like she took a break after every touch so there was awkwardly long waiting periods. He said her touch was often too soft even though he told her the pressure wasn't enough. She was pleasant; notwithstanding, she just wasn't the right therapist for him. Mike also asked me once about the pressure and at the time, it was okay. As the massage went on, it became uncomfortable. In all fairness, I should've spoken up. The elbow and forearm down the back and around the shoulders was the most painful. We got the massages on Monday morning and I'm still in pain on Wednesday. This is the first time I've asked for a male massage therapist and boy could I tell the difference. The pressure alone was intense. The best part was the scalp rub and the lavender scent (although there was something mid-massage that smelled like mildew). When asked what areas of focus before starting, I mentioned that I wanted my mid-back and arms focused on because I have carpal tunnel. Those areas weren't paid any special attention--they were simply apart of the regularly scheduled program - upper left, then upper right, then lower left, the lower right, then flip and repeat and end with scalp. This was the process for both my husband and I though he was flipped front a lot sooner than I was. Overall, I wouldn't mind returning if I'm in the area and trying another therapist.

BlueBell Spa

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Georgetown Massage and Bodywork

4.8(84 reviews)

1.6 mi•Georgetown

Women-owned & operated

This lovely business came through for me on short notice and created custom spa gifts for my entire…read morestaff with oils and stones. Leah was wonderful to work with and the spa is clean and an oasis for wellness related services.

I've tried to find a massage that I liked around DC, and this was the first location to really hit…read morethe nail on the head. Kristyn was fantastic -- she listened to my goals for the session and followed through. In contrast to some other experiences I've had, she made sure to check in with me throughout the session, which I particularly appreciated. The location itself is located on the second floor, up a flight of stairs to enter. The lobby functions both to check in customers as well as a small shop for DIY aromatherapy, candles, soaps, etc.

0.4 mi•Dupont Circle, Downtown

Try a relaxing session in our dry infrared sauna.

One of our peaceful treatment rooms.

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Ivo Massage

5.0(52 reviews)

Available by appointment

I came across Ivo by searching for deep tissue massage. The price was great and he was recommended…read more I've been going to him for a couple years and he does not disappoint. I have regular neck and shoulder pain. His pressure is just right, but can adjust if you communicate. His location is not your traditional spa spot, but get turned away, it's worth the time. You'll leave feeling refreshed.

Excellent message, well targeted to need. Calm, clean space and convenient to downtown. Everything…read morewas perfect.

Sports Massage

Signature Massage

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Hot Stones Massage

Veronica Yeh

5.0(4 reviews)

5.0 mi

EDIT 1/19: See her update below. Too late for me, but not you…read more ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ EDIT 10/24: Veronica is transitioning to the management side of the house, per the phone conversation I just had with staff. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [OLD] Email exchange with the office. Just FYI: Good morning all, I was hoping to schedule a session with Veronica, but the website says she's not available. Is she still with Capitol Rehab? Thank you, Tim ~~~ _____________________________________ Timothy, Veronica is not available for medical massages at this time but we do have other therapists available. Are you interested in booking soon? Thank you, A little bit of a non-answer, but if your heart is set on her based on these reviews, just know she can't be booked. The 5 stars was so I wouldn't screw up her score, not for Capitol Rehab.

As a professional soccer player, I'm obligated to take care of my body in order to preform at my…read morebest every single day. Recovery and the ability to recover after a challenging workout is important and I'm always open to new forms of treatment that will aid in my performance and reduce my risk of injury. Veronica has been extremely helpful, since my arrival from Los Angeles. With a bright smile and friendly nature, she preforms her job with the best of her ability. Leaving me feeling fresh after a tough workout. I highly recommend her to anyone, who is serious about taking care of his or her body. Whether it's to recovery from a tough workout session or to reduce the stress from your every day job. Veronica is the best masseuse around the area. And as a professional athlete, I have been fortunate enough to experience different masseuses, and she definitely ranks up there with the best.

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Waiting Room

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Lavender Retreat

4.6(60 reviews)

3.4 mi•Capitol Hill

Amazing experience Brigit was great and I will definitely go back!…read more They place smells like lavender fields and very relaxing oasis

The customer service is extremely unprofessional, and this is reinforced by their attempt to…read moremischaracterize the interaction in response to my review on another platform.