I have lived in Ithaca for about 12 years. It has taken me a long time to find the right spa with…read morethe right massage therapist. When I found Tamara at RASA SPA it was game over -- for both myself and my son. We are regulars! We both enjoy massages once per month. How can I describe Tamara and her massage services? Tamara is welcoming and kind - but that is only the beginning. Even though she knows me well, Tamara still asks me at every session how I am feeling and "what do "I" want to work on today"? Tamara adjusts each session to my needs, the pressure, the movements, the temperature, the lighting and most importantly, pays attention to my mood state and whether or not I need to chat or want silence. I am not the easiest client - things hurt, my neck isn't always comfortable and Tam will do everything she can to make sure I am OK. I don't have words to describe how wonderful this experience has been for me and for my son. We regularly purchase multiple packages so we can take advantage of the "buy 5 get one free" specials, so we always have a massage on the schedule. Ahhhh! Please don't fill up Tamara's schedule but at the same time, please fill up Tam's schedule because I want her to stay at Rasa! Enjoy!

I've been going to Rasa since they opened. Have had every offering on the menu probably more than…read moreonce. I am there at least every 6 weeks- massage, facials, waxing. My last visit was the other day and while I love my massage therapist my Rasa experience has changed. Not the warmest reception. Fine. Washing my hands and notice in the mirror that the vents above the sinks are absolutely filthy. The vent filter is so dirty that the lint is encompassing the entire ceiling. This is not something that happens in a day. Or a week. Or a month. This is just neglectful. In an environment promoting health and vitality...ceilings are peeling in showers. Candle holders in relaxation room covered in cobwebs. Please play closer attention to detail for the prices we pay....

Mackenzie was terrific. She had quick availability, which was key since I booked a massage last…read moreminute while visiting. She's available for appointments, but I did tell her the website indicated she was still on maternity leave. So if you're hoping to see Mackenzie, ignore that error. Once you click to book, her name will come up. The whole place -- her area and the entire building -- is very well thought out with a focus on customers' enjoyment and comfort. She was great in communicating and adjusting/accommodating for my back issues, and I left feeling lighter and refreshed. Highly recommend!

Mackenzie is very professional and patient. My body feels better after every session. The room is…read moreclean and neat. Highly recommended!!

I've been seeing Liz at Deeply Devoted for a number of years now, and from the very first…read moreappointment, she made me feel comfortable and also made me feel heard. She has worked through my trouble spots and chronic pain with patience and empathy and always asks for feedback. I cannot recommend Liz highly enough!

I flew in from another area and made a wrong reservation time with the massage parlor. After many…read morecalls to the massage parlor, I was not able to get through to speak to anyone on rescheduling. On the day of, the masseuse Claire Hawthorne billed me for an invoice due to incomplete appointment. I paid her and yet she called to complain, asserting the fact that she works very hard and going through a tough time. She highlighted that she was not pleased that I did not reach out to her prior to the appointment. I booked through the massage parlor app that does not have her personal information so I could not reach out to her. If I did have her information, I would call or email. She was incredibly unprofessional despite the payment was complete, and even hanged up on me when we tried to talk about the issue.

This was the Best Massage of my life, and I get a lot of massages!! I found Guided Touch Massage…read morethrough a Yelp search, being from CA and here for work, I was in need of a massage to ease the stressors of my job and muscle relief after a 15 hour work day. His "sanctuary" studio is inviting and relaxing. He took the time to connect with me, and learn about me before he began. As a spiritual seeker myself, I felt connected to his healing hands and was renewed upon leaving. Christopher truly has been given the gift of a healer. Book a 90 minute massage with him and you will not regret it. Christopher not only gives a great massage with his healing hands, his energy exudes kindness & authenticity. I was pleasantly surprised by his level of skill and professionalism coupled with his real connection to spirituality. I was just looking for a massage to provide some basic sore muscle relief but what I found through Christopher at Guided Touch, was a healing and cleansing of my body, mind, and spirit. Thank you for sharing your gift with me!

Chris is awesome! His space is really cool and quirky - love everything about the experience.read more

Excellent staff and massage therapists! Facility is clean and peaceful. I love the dry and steam…read moresaunas!

I was staying at La Tourelle, which I loved. I came to use the steam/sauna room 2x, which is free…read moreof charge to hotel guests and was nice after going to some of the state parks when it was freezing. The rooms are basic, but perfect. Before checking out and heading home, my boyfriend and I decided to get hot stone massages. I have received many massages and this one was THE BEST. Rebekah, my masseuse, is so beyond knowledgeable. I love how she asked me what type of pressure I like, if I had any areas of concern, and explained her normal technique beforehand. She was able to get out kinks in my back and neck while also giving me a soothing, enjoyable massage. In my experience, a massage is either pleasant but doesn't do anything or tough/somewhat painful, but effective. Rebekah takes the good from both ends to have the perfect massage. She was also extremely knowledgeable about muscles and stretches I can do to help where I get tight. The massage felt very tailored to me and what I need which was very much appreciated. My boyfriend had the same feedback about his technician and said it was the best massage he's had too. The spa is SUPER clean and the rooms are very private and quiet. I couldn't hear any noise from any other rooms. If I lived closer, I would come again and again. Highly recommend August Moon Spa and highly, highly recommend Rebekah!!

Wow! Working with Ashira Tantra was such a fantastic experience; she is warm, intuitive, friendly…read moreand empathetic. I feel like I fully understood what we were doing at all times as she thoroughly explained what we were going to do, what I should experience and why we were using the variety of techniques she employed. I wouldn't hesitate to connect with her in the future for any new situations in my life where it is clear to me that I could benefit from her gentle guidance!

From the owner: Welcome to the temple of Ashira Tantra. Here you may rest from the worries of life and fully open…read moreyourself to the divine feminine embrace. Through connecting with the Shakti energy, I will lead you to the divine flame within and help you to reconnect to your innate wholeness and remind you of your true essence that is beyond time and space. When the veil fades away, nothing else exists, just my voice enveloping your being and your heartbeat. My name is Ashira. I am a healer, artist, dancer and a lover of life, its beloved, and one with love.

My sister is a customer of Nicole's and she gave me a gift certificate for a massage. I used it…read moreyesterday. The first thing to say is that if you are a man and are worried that Nicole won't be able to really give you a very, very deep tissue massage, you are mistaken. Nicole can MORE than give you a deep tissue massage. When you tell her to go deep, she takes you at your word. Secondly, the space is lovely. The table was heated, the room was soothing and quiet and Nicole is very personable. I'll be recommending her to everyone and will be going back for a visit.

Love this place. Very awesome massage therapists and very kind people. Located close to the mall…read morewhich is really convenient. Office is clean, well decorated and warm. The water with fresh fruit was really refreshing. I highly recommend them to everyone. Check out their sauna too.