I can't even begin to explain how grateful I am for Balanced Bodywork & Massage. My boyfriend and I…read morewere in Lake Placid for a ski vacation when he took a horrible fall on the slopes. I've never seen him in so much pain! In the few hours after the fall, he had extremely limited mobility in his neck and back, even walking was painful. Considering the amount of pain he was in, we did two visits to Balanced Bodywork during our trip. His massage therapist, Adora, was very attentive and thorough and took the time to understand what happened and where he needed help. She really listened to our concerns, which gave us both ease of mind. I think what impressed me the most is that, as out-of-towners we clearly aren't regular customers, however we were treated as such. Adora even educated me on how I could care for him during his recovery. While I wasn't the one who got the massage, I can say that my boyfriend had much greater mobility after his sessions, and was in way less pain overall, which put us both in good spirits! We were both so grateful to find Balanced Bodywork - it truly saved our vacation! If I lived in the area I would be making weekly appointments!

My therapist was very unorganized & discombobulated. My appt was supposed to be 2hrs. Definitely…read moredidn't start on time and finished 10min early but she did apologize for that which was comical. The set up for the facial appeared to be makeshift. I booked the Facial & massage combo which had no structure. Seemed like my therapist just winged it. I regret not keeping my appt at mirror lake. Quality not quantity.. and I'll live by that moving forward.

RIP my spine forever...my posture is terrible, I don't stretch, I have anxiety that manifests…read morephysically in my neck and shoulders, and am truly a massage therapist's DELIGHT! Lucky for me, Katie at the Mirror Lake Inn spa grabbed her hot stones and got to WORK. The 80 minute massage I experienced was truly next level relaxation. I made the appointment for a Friday one week before, and was so excited to get in. The spa itself is gorgeous, though a huge bummer that the sauna and locker room aren't accessible at this time due to COVID. I took a walk through and had envy for everyone who got to enjoy that level of LAVISH. Still 5 stars even though I didn't get the full experience. Staff was fantastic and you can't beat the location. This is the biggest, splurgiest "treat yo self" I'll do all year, as an 80 minute hot stone massage ran me more than $200 with tip. She's not cheap but I will continue to rationalize this experience in my head as 100000% worth it. The need to not pay attention to anything but my back feeling better for an hour was a gift only $200 can buy. This business page is confusing and the photos are more indicative of the INN then the spa. I stayed at the next door high peaks resort and did a service here, and you do not have the stay at the inn to enjoy the spa. Happy relaxing and thank you to Katie and the team at the spa for such an awesome experience!

Disclaimer first - I did not experience the spa, just the Inn. The Inn is spectacular. We were…read morehere for two nights. The Inn looks out over Mirror Lake with spectacular views of the lake and Adirondacks. Our room was large, comfortable, and beautiful. The Inn amenities include small lake front beach, indoor (heated) swimming pool, and the largest hot tub I've ever seen in my life. There are three dining options - upscale restaurant, casual bar (they share the same 4 diamond restaurant kitchen) and a waterfront pub. We spent time at all threes spots. Food and drinks at all were perfect. A great place to stay for a romantic getaway.

Came here in April for my 30th birthday trip. My husband and I got a service together. When I…read morebooked I thought we would be secluded and would have 2 people doing our service. One person took turns rotating our service. For the money it cost, the experience was lacking.

I'm compelled to voice only the truths of this "spa" . One employee was harassed daily, endless…read morephone calls when asked time off. Endless texts when trying to be on Vacation in Montreal. Forced to be "on call" with no pay. Was body shamed, talked about openly . Was promised a certain wage that was never given. This is just the beginning of the truths to be exposed. How can you improve, be professional! It's NOT that hard. NOT A HIGH END SPA AS ITS BEING SOLD.

Miss Mel has been my aesthetician for the past three years. The fancy "blue wax" she uses combined…read moreher professional bedside manner is what keeps me going back. She is very organized with scheduling as well so keeps me in routine with my appointments. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Miss Mel Designs offers massage therapy services in Lake Placid, NY and Tupper Lake, NY,…read moreSpecializing in various massage and esthetic modalities to promote relaxation and wellness. Find relief from muscle tension and stress. Schedule your appointment today for a rejuvenating experience. Discover the benefits of therapeutic touch.

Made an appointment online. Lucky enough to have the last one for the day! Amy was my masseuse. She…read morewas very caring and ensured you were taken care of by asking about any problem areas. I did the 45 minute massage which seemed like it'd be a good amount of time, but I wish I did longer. It was a very relaxing ambiance with calm music, heating pad on the massage table, and dimly lit room. Everything was clean. Prices are great.

Incredibly impressed! Found online as a treat at the end of our trip up north, and now seriously…read morecontemplating making the long drive monthly for the incredible services. I had the best massage of my life and my mother loved her facial. Our practitioners couldn't have been nicer! You have got to check them out if you're in the area!

Worst experience. Unprofessional lady who doesn't know what she is doingread more

Right in the Alpine mall, just steps from the Golden Arrow resort. I decided to see if they had…read moreanything available for a massage while the kids were swimming in the lake. What luck - they fit me right in. Great 1hr therapeutic massage - a mix of Swedish and deep tissue hitting all my issues. Not rushed and very comfortable. Nice clean relaxing facility. Afterwards was a complimentary 15 min steam shower which was great and she finished off showing me some stretches to prevent some of my problems spots from getting worse. Truly above and beyond!

My masseur was sick, kept leaving the room, loudly coughing, hacking and blowing his nose. When you…read morework with people in close contact you should not be sick. Also, to help them out we pay cash $90 per ninety minutes per person with a $40 tip (20%) $220 total. Both masseurs kept counting the money and looking at us as if we owed them more, a very uncomfortable situation. To boot the massage was close to torture, I asked for "hard pressure" but this guy went past that point - I take regular massages and know what hard feels like - this guy clearly had no professional training. I was sore for three days. Oh! and I also got sick... One more thing. Vermont doesn't require ANY training just that you register. As of early 2026, a Vermont bill (H.623) has been introduced that would replace the registration system with a full licensure system for massage therapists and certain establishments, but it has not yet taken effect.

Best massage ever. I would recommend this spa for a massage. I did the 30 minute foot massage and…read more30 minute body, I left feeling amazing. Like most places it's about 3-5 dollars more if you're using a credit/debit card instead of cash.