From a couple years ago : It was a great massage- it was like a deep tissue massage - it really got…read moreat my knots. There was a lady on her phone in the waiting area during my entire massage so that was frustrating. Also if you get a chair massage they are (or were) right next to the waiting area so I felt self conscious about that. I don't love that there aren't separate rooms, just partitions, but for the price and how good the massage is I will go back. (Update: the price went way up which is comparable to other massage places - so I might look for something else especially when the other places in town have better privacy) It was also frustrating when I called I couldn't make an appointment they said to just come in.

Oh my lord, I've been there twice and gotten a massage from 2 therapists. Both massages were…read morephenomenal! The first time, I'd done a marathon the day before and was super sore in my back. The massage made me feel so much better. They have very reasonable prices ($55 for 45 min), and they used hot stones and a warm towel both times, no extra charges. Most places I've looked at charge extra for that, so that was a very nice surprise. It's not exactly a spa environment, but it's a stellar massage. Highly recommend!

Dora is absolutely fantastic!! As I've gotten older I've been looking for REAL massage places with…read moreGREAT pressure and professionals that know how to locate pressure points on the body to release all the pressure and tension from my muscles. Dora has all of this experience as a masseuse. It had been many YEARS since I've last had a massage, but pain on the left side of my body brought me to Waukee Massage Spa. I booked a same day appointment online which was easy to do. However, next time I'll book via phone since Dora gets so busy she may not have time to check appointments online. My appointment started at 3pm but I arrived 20 mins early. Dora was able to take me early so I started my appointment at 245pm which I appreciated. I was taken to a private room with a very comfortable massage table. The temperature in the room was great too. Dora provided a fantastic massage with great pressure and got rid of all the tension in my body (and I had a lot). She worked so hard the entire hour of my appointment and maintained the pressure the entire time. She is a miracle worker!!! I also could not believe how much tension I had as she was going through each part of my body. I am going to schedule another appointment soon and will no longer wait years before having another massage. This appointment made me realize that I've neglected myself and a massage is ESSENTIAL to health and wellness. And I would only trust Dora to keep me heathy. I'm so glad I found this place! They take cash and credit card here but expect paying a little extra if paying with credit card.

Booked a 2 hr couples massage online. Only got 1.5 hr and when i asked how much they charged me…read moresame price bc said individual. Even though in same room and booked as a couple so paid same price but got 30 min less.

Abbey is one of a kind. Been seeing her for services (mostly nails) for the past 8 years. Her…read moreknowledge and passion for great products and practices is appreciated. Was in the area and came to her with interest in a hydrafacial after experiencing an influx in blah skin recently. She recommended the express or deluxe but was never pushy. Fast forward to the actual service. A welcoming salon with great product selection. After having a previous hydrafacial with an indifferent experience, I was thrilled with the process and now the results. My skin felt light and bright immediately after. Abbey has a real knack for everything in this industry and I'd trust her with any and all.

Let me start by saying Rachel is amazing at lash extensions. I had a terrible experience with…read moreanother salon in Ames doing them for me when I moved here. I had previously been wearing them and needed a touch up. They ended up being a disaster. Rachel got me in and we had to do a whole new set. She fixed me! I just love the work she does. I have been wearing them for the past year now. I would never go anywhere else. Her new spa location is gorgeous as well. I love Elan spa!

The lack of massage during a body treatment is sorely disappointing. The pressure was too light to…read morerelieve any stress, except for the scalp massage that was nice. The gloves she wore irritated my skin. Her hands shook, like she was scared to touch me. They obviously have an esthetician doing body work, instead of a massage therapist. She never even touched my lower back or glutes and she accidentally poked my vagina twice during draping. The company called to say they would like to make it up to me, but when I called back the manager was out so I left a message and she never called back. Avoid this place.

I have been coming for a massage monthly for some time now. Over two years of monthly membership. I…read morealways look forward to my massages. I am doing another update considering what recently happened. A month ago I had an appointment. I got a call from Spavia that my masseuse was not going to be able to make the appointment. We were able to set up a quick appointment for that weekend. That day came around and I got a call a couple hours before the appointment. The new masseuse had an emergency was wasn't going to be able to make it. This wasn't the norm and they were happy to offer additional changes to try and make up for the situation. It was really nice for them to offer the options that they did. They say this doesn't happen often and felt bad. Here is the normal massage breakdown. Warmed massage tables call my name on a cold Iowa evening. Darkened hallways start to set the mood. Electric candles line the floor to help guide you to where you need to be. Once you are in the locker room you can change into your robe and slippers. This is not required with every service they offer. You have your own locker which you set the lock. They have 2 little curtained off changing rooms. The wall hooks have broken over time, but if I can I just use the roomy bathroom to change. Once you have all your personal items locked away you can step into the lounging area. 4-5 different places to sit. Electric fireplace on the wall. Some books, gentle music, little water fountain. All the things to help you relax. They have warming neck wraps and hot water for tea. If you are early enough for your appointment, then take advantage and chill. When your time comes you get called back. My personal preference is one individual for body massages. I have to book months in advance to make sure I am getting him. I dont want to share, but its Eddy. He is amazing. He listens to me and remembers my preferences. After heavenly treatment you are escorted back to the lounge. You can hang out and decompress or you can head out. As of my last visit in Sept '24 they just updated the furniture in there. It is not really comfy as before. I have tried another service here, but prefer my monthly membership booking a massage each time. Read less

It was my 1st time there. I went because I was treating my mother to a Valentines Day mani. I…read moredecided to get a pedi and a brow wax and boy from the minute I sat down it was a fiasco. The lady cut my toe and it would not stop bleeding the entire time. She finally put tripe ointment and a bandage on it . It however still hurts a week later and it is not fully healed. Then I went to another spot in the salon for the was and it wasn't a bed but another chair with wheels. Well when she went to move the chair I ended up flipping the chair and I was on the floor. The salon is beautiful and it has over 20 pedicure chair and a bunch of mani stations too. They also have an excessive amount of polishes to pick from. It was overall a memorable experience that I don't plan to repeat anytime soon.

This was my first and last time at Divine Nail Bar. I had a new set put on with tips, dip powder,…read moreand design and left paying $85 without tip. Pretty sure I was overcharged. There is build up around my nails and in my nail beds that Jocelyn refused to fix. I expressed my concerns, but my concerns kept getting dismissed. My nails feel like they have stuff stuck under them and they are very uncomfortable and rough. The tips were glued to my skin and feel tight. Each time I said something, Jocelyn would make an excuse for it instead of fixing it. She also did not drill the dip around my cuticle to create a dip, which is a normal part of the process. I've been getting my nails done for years and thought I'd try this place out as I went with a friend. Do not recommend. Do not waste your money here! The manager could tell I was not satisfied and failed to ask how to make things right, there was only 2 other customers, and somehow, all other employees disappeared towards the end (the manager/owner).

Parking lot was packed for a Friday at noon. Visited the salon suites which had a nice waiting room…read morearea. Lots of variety in services offered. Easy to find. Great location just steps away from the Jordan Creek mall! Stop in for a waxing or haircut. Look up providers on booksy!

I scheduled a consult with a chemical peel (recommended by my dermatologist) for a week night when…read moreI knew I had several days of recovery time afterward. On the way to the appointment they called saying they were running late by 30 min, which to me was no big deal. They asked if I wanted to cancel, I didn't. Looking back, I think this was them trying to get me to cancel. Once I met with the aesthetician, she told me that a chemical peel was "bottom of the barrel" and "a waste of your money, because you're going to be disappointed with the results." She then recommended $3800+ worth of moxie and other services, none of which could be done during my appointment. She also said that after those recommended treatments I would still be disappointed with the results, and would need additional expensive treatments. I left feeling very disappointed and self-conscious. I do appreciate the honesty of this conversation, but it was still incredibly disappointing and wasted my evening. It kind of felt like the aesthetician just wanted to be done with her day. It also felt like they were using the visia results to scare me into buying their treatment plan. At no time was anyone rude, she was very kind and direct. I've had an excellent experience with a hydrafacial in the past at the spa. I think it would be beneficial for them to ask what your skincare goals are, instead of just assuming that you're looking for flawlessness. I have no expectation that my skin will ever be free from signs of sun, as I am outside every day. Mixed feelings on if I'll return.

Emmalee did my hair I have supper long hair and wanted to get some cut and some highlights that…read moreblend in my grey hairs she did amazing it looks great

I got my highlights done and hair cut with Lilly. She did an excellent job!! The color came out…read moreexactly like I wanted it! The whole staff was friendly and the vibes were great! I'm definitely going back!

I love the East Village Spa. I get regular massages with Wade. He is great with deep tissue, yet I…read moream also so relaxed. I highly recommend!

Loved my massage with Maddie N. today. She explained everything at the start of the massage and…read moremade sure the pressure was perfect to what I needed during the massage. Music was so serene and calming. Maddie used stones toward the end and put a honey glaze on my back also with some warm towels. Farmhouse fresh products are some of my favorite so I truly enjoyed that as well. Front desk was friendly and they offer chocolate at checkout. Left feeling so relaxed after that much needed massage. It was the perfect birthday gift from my husband. I will definitely be back for another and will recommend to all my loved ones. Thank you!

Moved to ankeny recently and started getting my hair done here. Coco is the best! Always does great…read morework, and easy to talk to.

My first time here and it was amazing! My stylist was Stella and she really helped me through my…read morehaircut. She was really good at listening and knew exactly what to do that I was speechless after my cut. I usually have long hair so doing a short cut made me nervous but she made it worth it.