Drift Massage

I had an amazing deep tissue massage here. My friend is a regular here & took me for my birthday…read more The space was very clean, private & overall quiet. Oh, one very important thing to note is that this place has legit licensed masseuses. All of their licenses are posted on the wall. I point this out because there are many places in Ktown that I suspect have people who may not be licensed and their technique isn't very good. They do have parking down the driveway behind the building,

Wow 20/10 - that was incredible. Sophia is a magician! She had a great amount of pressure / I…read morenormally need to request more pressure but it was truly the most perfect massage. She asked my problem areas and got to work - this is now my new spot!! Thank you!!! The whole staff is so sweet, plus they have a small parking lot in back.

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Hugh Spa

4.3(1.4k reviews)

3.4 mi•Pico-Union

I haven't been to a Korean spa in a decade. I went here with my sister and this was her first time…read moreexperiencing the Korean beauty spa. It is a family owned and women's only spa. It is a sanctuary amidst the hustle bustle of Los Angeles in Korea town and safely located across from the police station. A plus parking is free in the plaza downstairs. The moment you enter you are greeted by the friendly office manager and you meet store owner Eunice. The hospitality is felt immediately. You are issued a locker and towels with a cute pink robe. You cannot wear bathing suits or shoes, but the robe is what you wear and the spa is so clean and smells amazing inside. They have various rooms such as charcoal clay sauna, infrared sauna, steam room, Himalayan salt room, Himalayan salt bath, cold room, oxygen room, mugwort tea bath where you pour the basin of mugwort tea and drench it over your body in a seated shower section. Mugwort tes smells earthy and helps with skin issues. You can do a body scrub to exfoliate your dead skin and your skin will be amazingly soft and dewy. They use a scrubbing mitten and you can request gentler scrubbing versus a new mitt which will be more firm exfoliating scrub. The massage is 1 hour long and extremely relaxing. You can choose green tea or collagen milk for your massage. The collagen milk left my skin so dewy and soft. In the end they wrap your hair into a cute bun atop your head and wrapped in a cute pink towel. The V steam is something new I never heard of before and tried for first time. You are in a private room and sit on a cushion seat with an circular opening and beneath are herbs heated and you wear a cute cloth robe to absorb the steam over your privates hence V stream -- benefits with cramping, hormones, constipation, fertility, etc They offer a biscuit and tea while you stay in treatment x 30 minutes. If it gets too hot you lift the robe upward and it is cooler for your body. There is an area for food that opens at noon. The menu is a variety like Bimbibap or ginseng chicken soup and more. I will definitely come back to try this eating area. Every room is meticulously designed, clean and relaxing. I felt pampered here and can't wait to return. They do not allow photos otherwise you just have to visit here and experience it for yourself.

I was really looking forward to relaxing, but unfortunately this was one of the least enjoyable spa…read moreexperiences I've had. From the moment my treatment began, the body scrub attendant's demeanor felt cold and unwelcoming. Her tone of voice came across as harsh, and when she spoke to me, it was loud enough that other guests looked over. Since everyone is undressed during these treatments, that made me feel especially uncomfortable and vulnerable. The body scrub itself was much rougher than I expected. I wasn't asked whether the water temperature was comfortable, and the pressure felt unnecessarily aggressive rather than relaxing. I left feeling more sore than refreshed, which isn't what I expect from a spa treatment. This was also the second month in a row that I was assigned to the same body scrub attendant, even though I've never had her before and had always been treated by someone else in the usual wet room. It struck me as unusual, especially since I had previously noticed her speaking very harshly to other staff members. I'm sharing this feedback in the hope that it's taken constructively. I truly enjoy this spa overall, but I hope more attention is given to making every guest feel comfortable, respected, and cared for during their treatment.

0.6 mi•Little Tokyo, Downtown

Himalayan Salt Room.

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Shiatsu Tokyo

4.7(83 reviews)

Found this spot on yelp, everyone had given it 5 stars so I decided to try it out , so I pulled up…read morewent inside and this little old ladie answered me and said she had time for a massage so I asked where I can park since I was parked in the red along the curb so came outside and directed me where to park so I parked across the street in a parking structure, so then I came back she asked me where I had pain informed her lower back and shoulders and boy oh boy did this little 89 year old lady work me over she hit all the right pressure points, some were little more painful than others but man oh man I felt 110% better after she was done!!! I will be back for sure

I had a really good massage from the 92 year old Japanese woman here! She's very knowledgeable and…read morepointed out all my tension areas, teaching me how to work them out at home. This wasn't like a typical massage. It was more like a lesson in taking better care of my body for the long term. I learned so much and will be using her advice every day. She also looks incredibly healthy for her age so I trust everything she says!

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Front door & prices

Sparadise La Brea

4.3(556 reviews)

6.4 mi•Mid-Wilshire

Certified professionals

LGBTQ friendly

Tony is incredible! It's been about 4 months since I've had a massage and I'm a person that needs…read moreone every month or twice a month so he had his work cut out for him; he did not disappoint! Very professional, a master at his skill, intuitive and listened to what had to say prior to the massage. I did a 90 minute deep tissue; it was a combo of deep tissue, shiatsu and Thai stretching. I will absolutely be back! Feel so much better! Thank you!

Prior to today this would have been a 4.5 star review. Unfortunately, I'll have to deduct stars…read morebecause of Customer Service. I've been coming here for years and recently tried to redeem a Groupon. I booked my appointment over the phone with who I thought was an employee or owner of this location. He took down my Groupon redemption code and told me that my appointment was set. I was told that Groupon's weren't able to be redeemed on weekends, so we decided upon this Tuesday. I came in today and it was a pretty routine session and when I came out to leave a tip, I was told I would not be able to use my Groupon redemption code even though that's exactly what I used to even book the appointment over the phone. They told me that I was unable to redeem the code because I was not a first-time customer. They called an owner or manager from another location who after going back-and-forth with me, said that there was no point in us arguing because I was just going to go and write a negative review. The thought of leaving a review never crossed my mind. But after he said that, I thought it was a great idea. All I really wanted was for them to honor our prior conversation from a week ago. Since it was brought to my attention that this is something I could leave a review about I will do so. This will be my last time coming to this location. It's been a good couple years. This is not to discourage anyone from booking, but rather to encourage you all to read the fine print on the Groupon. Because even if you have a verbal conversation with someone on the phone and get confirmation that your appointment is booked, there are chances that they will not honor it. Especially if you are a loyal customer. Unfortunately, all of the relaxation I gained from the massage is now out of the window :)

3.9 mi•Wilshire Center, Koreatown

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Spa La

4.3(671 reviews)

Best Korean spa I've been to in LA. Everything was very clean and well maintained -- clay room,…read moresalt room, jacuzzis, steam and dry rooms were all spotless. The atmosphere was calm and respectful, and the staff was wonderful. Helen did my scrub and did an excellent job (on the harsher side, which I loved). The gentleman at the front desk was very polite and friendly. I immediately recommended this place to my group chat and will definitely be back. The only thing missing is food options -- hope they add some in the future.

I really enjoyed this spa. It was my first time at a Korean spa. The spa was co-ed, so my husband…read moregot tag along. We got a couples relaxation massage. The massages are deep. My husband loved it. The massages are a little rough, so I asked for them to be a little softer. But, I'm kinda a baby with massages, like I don't book deep tissue type of massages. The masseuse went on top of my back on all fours lol. I started laughing when she did that, she started to giggle too. I told my husband she was so petite I didn't mind it. The spa areas were very clean and aesthetically pleasing. I didn't bring a bathing suit, so I couldn't use the co-ed area which looked so peaceful and relaxing. The spa offered shorts for men, so my husband utilized the co-ed hot tubs. He said he was the only person in the co-ed area and men's side. In the women's area, where they had the hit tubs, women are nude. So, it's a little stressful at first because I never been to a spa where people are nude. But, I eventually got comfortable and enjoyed the hot tubs. The women's are that had the clay room, salt room, and sauna required robes. That area was so relaxing. The clay area was my favorite.

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Another favorite room, Himalayan Salt mineral room

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Lounge

Desuar DTLA Spa

4.3(440 reviews)

1.4 mi•Downtown

We got free vouchers for the spa with our stay at the hotel. We used the 15 minute LED treatment…read moreand when it was over I was so relaxed I just wanted to go to sleep. The ladies were very nice and the lounge is very comfortable with a nice vibe to get you in the mood for a spa treatment. Definitely recommend an appointment as it seems appointments fill quickly.

I'm really sad as I was hoping to enjoy this place expecting a high-end spa/massage experience…read more(especially at this price point). Unfortunately this was a complete miss. There really aren't any spa amenities and the locker room is a bit grungy. Once you get to the co-ed communal area, it has some tea and water where you wait for your masseur or masseuse. It was a little too warm and unfortunately my masseuse was late (still setting up the room). Once in the room, the masseuse didn't communicate, not even asking if there was anywhere I wanted to focus on or if I was comfortable. This led to the massage being not great. I had to keep asking for more pressure and the most pressure provided was actually on my feet rather than anywhere else. I also hated that she went from my feet then straight to massaging my face and head! It was more of an uncomfortable experience rather than enjoyable. This was also a VERY expensive experience so it's quite unfortunate that this was what it amounted to. I won't be back.

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Spavana Massage & Spa

4.4(58 reviews)

3.2 mi•Echo Park

90 minute Thai mass…read more OMG!! What an experience. I chose lvl 3 which is medium pressure. The stretching and massage was definitely worth every dollar. The place was quiet and clean. Very relaxing. The reception are is tiny but the room are spacious. I would definitely recommend this place.

Wasn't a pleasant massage, the lady was too rough and it felt more painful than relaxing, I…read morewouldn't recommend anyone going there.

Clean and Beautiful Spa

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New and feel cozy!

The NOW Massage Silver Lake

4.4(594 reviews)

3.8 mi•Silver Lake

Available by appointment

Certified professionals

LOVE LOVE LOVE. My whole booking process was very simple. Upon arrival I was asked if I wanted some…read morefruit infused water and if I needed to use the bathroom. I treated myself to a birthday massage and added on the CBD oil. I felt so zen and the masseuse told me the balm re activates in the shower. The massage was heavenly and they also gave me a little after service advice/recap. They were recommending how often they recommend going in for a massage and even tell you what spots were filled with knots and such. The place plays ocean sounds as you get your massage. It's on street parking come a little early to find a spot. 10/10 would recommend.

I've been seeing Ralph consistently once a month for almost a year now, and I genuinely can't…read moreimagine going to anyone else! He somehow knows the exact amount of pressure to make me feel completely relaxed while also making sure I (and my knots!) get some good use out of his magical hands. He's also incredibly thoughtful about checking in before every session to see what I'm in for that day, whether it's a full-body massage, certain areas that need extra attention, or anything I want him to avoid. And afterward, he always follows up with what he noticed during the massage and any recommendations for things I can do at home to help in between my monthly sessions. My 50 minutes with him absolutely FLY by, and if/when my schedule allows, I will definitely be splurging on an 80-minute session. Ralph is such a friendly, kind, genuinely caring person, and I truly can't recommend him enough. Although selfishly, I'm going to be a little annoyed if this review makes it harder for me to get my monthly appointment.

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Thai Friendly Massage

4.4(180 reviews)

2.5 mi•Echo Park

•$

This was a decent Thai massage, although I have to admit I'm comparing it to a Thai massage I had…read morein Vegas that was so good that I've been chasing that feeling ever since . I had a 60-minute massage here with Nina. The massage itself was good and I left feeling relaxed, but it just wasn't quite the same level of therapeutic or memorable experience as that other massage. Nina was also coughing a bit throughout the appointment, which made me wonder if she might not have been feeling her best that day. The price was $70 for 60 minutes with cash, and they recommend at least a $15 tip. I left $20. Overall, I'd say it was a perfectly fine massage and I'd give it 4 stars. It may have just been an off day, so I'd be open to trying them again with a different therapist.

What an amazing, much needed experience. I came here based on reviews and asked for someone a bunch…read moreof reviews mentioned, but they were unavailable. I was a walk in and didn't have time to wait. I instead got Saline, who was AMAZING. She truly listened to everything I told her, made her presence known throughout the massage but not too much, so I was able to fully relax. I cannot say enough good things about this massage. The space itself was cramped and no frills and some of the pressure is on fellow GUESTS to keep their voices down (please keep this in mind!) but it has everything. The space felt clean and cozy. I went for a 1.5 hour massage which felt like a splurge because it was longer than I normally do, but their prices were so reasonable and I had just come off a very long work week that it felt needed. The massage was so incredibly relaxing and left me in a little bit of pain in a good way. I knew Saline had found a lot of my deep knots, so there was no way for it to be without pain, but every fit of it was so worth it. It was so relaxing and I left feeling 100x better than when I came in. It was a little hard to find because it's on a small strip mall, but now that I know where it is I won't miss it. Highly recommend this spot!

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Hideko Spa

4.5(313 reviews)

13.5 mi•Brentwood

Incredible experience from the moment we were greeted at the door by the sweetest most gracious…read morehostess. The service itself consisted of a great deep massage, body scrub, shower and soak. I was completely relaxed afterwards for the entire rest of the day. It was my girlfriend's birthday and the hostess served us delicious tea and cheesecake while singing her happy birthday. Overall 10/10 experience! I will be back and highly recommend.

Well, I'm not sure if this worth my drive., but first time experience and I chose $220 but I wish…read morethis would have been a bit longer than I expected. This little hidden gem has a private room which I like the most, calm and comfortable quiet. I treated myself as a bday gift, thanks for the refreshment bday cake, and a beautiful rose. Not sure if I would be back.

Bathtub in Couples Massage Room

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Cheese cake was soo delicious

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Ritchie J.

381

6 years ago

As someone who usually gets a normal "full body massage", I was pleasantly surprised when Jareb and Sammy took the time to understand my specific needs and what I look for in a massage. Jareb was able to loosen up my shoulders and legs which were my main areas of focus. Before my massage he really took the time to ask questions and understand my needs and problems were. He did an amazing job in loosening up the areas with different techniques. 5 stars. Will definitely be coming back here again. The tea selection is amazing. read more

Chrissy P.

1 year ago

I hands down had the best massage I've ever had from Jareb at Drift massage. He was professional and attentive and helped with my frozen shoulder. I had a 2-hour massage with hot stones and cupping. I started out in the sauna which was a great way to loosen up and prepare for the massage. I cannot wait until I'm in town again and can have another session! I highly recommend Drift Massage. read more

TJ S.

101

5 years ago

Drift Massage came highly recommended to me from a friend, and I am ever so grateful! I've seen Jareb twice already and I cannot sing his praises enough. Friendly, welcoming-- he was very receptive to my needs/problem areas and completely helped me recover from a 2 week long hiking trip. Can't wait until my next session! read more

Ken R.

4 years ago

So good. Just do it! You won't be disappointed.

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