After working my way east on Dundas from Spadina, trying out the different massage joints, it…read morelooked like Vivi was the end of the line. But the tour isn't over, as across the street are more choices. Since this one, Evergreen Beauty looks to be the first one coming from the east, on the north side of Spadina, I went inside, at this basement spot and was greeted by Jessica, hailing from Beijing, China. I opted for the usual combo, 30 min reflexology and 60 minutes shiatsu. Her technique was quite good and she was able to muster some decent pressure which is what I was after. At this point I have to admit that I'm getting a little confused about which one is which as they are all starting to look very similar. To add to the confusion, some of the staff move around so if you find someone you would like to use again, you need to ask for their card and contact. They sometimes work at one spa, and then move to a different one in the area so you need to ask for their availably and not assume anything. As well, their business cards may be from another spa, and not the one you were in. And since their technique and training vary widely, it helps to know what you're in for. The reflexology was done in the massage room, which wasn't quite as good since she skipped the soaking in hot water part, which is good in that there's more time for massage, but bad in that the soaking seems to help relax your feet and feels great! Ask about the soaking when you put in your order as you can choose to have the feet first, or vice versa. And ask if they include soaking in the procedure. Nice spot in the north strip of Chinatown!

Enjoyed a 30 minute foot and 60 minute body massage. The pressure was great and I fell asleep…read morebecause I was so relaxed. I felt she knew where my muscles were tense versus going through the motions.

Touch Massage Bar, located near the intersection of King and Spadina, offers a variety of massages…read moreservices including a seated experience (fully clothed), traditional massages lying down (including lymphatic drainage), as well as prenatal massages. The Tulum inspired interior transports you to another world as you escape the business of King Street West. The shades of white and beige bring about a sense of calm. They also offer beverages like coffee and tea for purchase. I booked an appointment at Touch Massage Bar recently for a 25 min seated experience after work. Upon entering the space, you are required to take off your shoes. There are shoe racks available to place your shoes. After checking in for my appointment (was early), I sat down in the waiting room to make myself comfortable. My massage therapist came to get me at the scheduled appointment time and she took me to a shared room with multiple chairs (I believe it was called their Tulum room). Luckily, I was the only person who would be in that room during my massage experience. My massage therapist, Amanda, was friendly and personable. We made small talk as she first massaged my hands and forearms. She made her way to my shoulders, back and scalp. A very relaxing experience! Overall, great space to unwind and relax. Would return for a full body massage next time!

I visited Touch Massage Bar for a 50 min Swedish massage and glass of wine. The venue is very…read morepretty and relaxing, it's a cute little spot for a girls afternoon with a small group. Too bad the space isn't bigger, but it still creates a nice ambiance for a relaxing session.

I came to this place due to the stellar reviews. Was greeted warmly by the staff. Unfortunately the…read moremanager did not know about the promotion they were offering on Yelp for a free 10 minute shoulder massage. I decided to do the 30 minute foot reflexology with the 10 minute shoulder massage and then get the free 10 minutes added on to it. At the time I went, it was $40 total. The place was clean and the rooms were private. Seating area looked very nice. I really enjoyed my foot rub but I did find the shoulder massage was mediocre. I don't think the therapist was targeting the right spots. Perhaps getting one of the other staff might have been better. Other than that, it was a good price.

Blue Sky Health Center is in the middle of the Dundas strip of Chinatown on the north side between…read moreSpadina and Beverley around the AGO where this area kinda ends. My first impression is that this is the most legit spa I've seen in Chinatown so far. Even their business card says "accept insurance" on it so someone there must have a RMT license and adhere to the rules enough to keep their license. The other thing that gave me a more elevated impression about Blue Sky is that they have some expensive looking gear in there. Not that I know what it's for but it looks impressive. Now that I've tried reflexology, I'm hooked on that and find it relaxing and a great way to get in the mood for a massage. It helps to be in the right mood for a massage to be effective. If it takes a half hour into the massage to get that way, then that's less time for the massage to do the most good. I had a smartly-dressed more mature woman named Lucy take care of me, and she told me to try and sleep or relax with the reflexology and turned the lights right down to pretty dark which was great and worked a treat. Since they tend to massage up your calves it's almost a good idea to take your pants off, or wear light sweatpants so they aren't fighting their way down during the reflexology. Next the massage and her technique was quite impressive. She wasn't a large person but amazingly strong and could boss my body around without a problem. I appreciated how she could grab a leg or other part and shake it like you sometimes want to shake sense into someone (but can't) and in this case my body needed some sense shaken into it, so wow I'll be considering Lucy as my go-to for the best value in Chinatown massage done right! I didn't see it on the sign in the room, but at the desk they listed a 90-min massage as an option, which would be awesome especially coupled with another 30-min of reflexology beforehand. Recommended!

Friendly ,effective ,reasonable .the results have to do on who you get …read more Parking is challenging

Just when I thought I'd tried all of the spas for shiatsu massage in Chinatown, just off of Dundas…read moreon Huron beside all those Chinese red street sculptures we find Wenli Spa. You can't miss the tacky neon sign out front giving a good indication if they are open or not. I was welcomed in heartily by a woman named Wiwi. She was very enthusiastic about my options for a massage here, and immediately tried up-selling me with the most expensive option, the 4-Hand Massage. She said "two girls are better than one" and who can argue with that, so I decided to give it a try. Looking at the prices, turns out there isn't any volume advantage with four hands vs. two, so unless you want to spend twice as much, this really doesn't make a lot of sense. Since the cost was so high, I opted for 30 min instead of 60 min. Since that's not a lot of time, and it takes time for me to relax, it didn't seem like much of a value. They can cover you quicker, but since you would get the same coverage in an hour, this would only be an advantage if you were in a hurry. So it could have its place. If you think you've tried everything these spas have to offer give it a shot. And consider checking out other options that look intriguing here, like the sea-salt massage, no idea what that is. According to their business card, they also have sauna and shower services which could round out your visit.

I was excited to try this place. So I convinced my partner to change our regular massage to this…read moreplace, just to give it a try. I loved the interior design, the space is beautiful. We both wanted Thai massage, but they didn't have two Thai massage therapist at the time we requested. My boyfriend got the Thai massage. He said it was okay, not the best I had the Swedish, which I found uncomfortable. The therapist had long nails and kept on sliding his nails up and down my back actually making me feel tighter in the back as it was a bit uncomfortable. He also was very fast in his technique, with didn't loosen any of my tight muscles. He did try want to work together and do what I liked... but unfortunately when the technique isn't there, it's hard to explain what you want. And the worse part of the massage was that he used a scented oil on me that overwhelmed my scenes. I left there uptight and congested. I don't I would try this place again.

Sooo I met the best massage therapist in the city today during my Abhyanga massage and Shirodhara…read moretherapy, her name is YING, and once she gives you the hot oil Abhyanga treatment you are never going to be the same, I know I am hooked for as long as she like for me to be her client... OMG was feeling kinda blue and was searching for hot oil full body (abhyanga) and hot oils head therapy, where they pour hot oils down your head to calm your central nervous system and soothe you to your core (shirodhara)..and I found both here at the aum spa. My therapist Ying was phenomenal to say the least...she lived up to her bio on the spa's website and more! Both treatments were an hour @ $125.00/each and worth every penny! Ahhhhmazing service, I left feeling like I was walking on clouds good! I have already booked my next appointment and can't wait to be back here again... OUT OF THE WORLD EXPERIENCE !

This place looks totally random from the outside, but I actually had the most amazing inexpensive…read morefoot and back massage here! I was actually surprised because it was dirt cheap ($50 for a 90 minute foot and back combo) yet better than most massages I've had at more upscale professional salons. They don't speak English very well, and the place is opposite from fancy, but they tried their best to give good service and it was clean. The guy who did the massage did an amazing job and i could tell he was a professional masseuse (certified perhaps in Asia). I told them I like it very strong and it was one of the few times that I actually had to ask him to be a little more gentle. He really put in a lot of effort in my massage and made sure I was comfortable. They have a variety of massage combos for cheap (ex. facial + massage, foot + body, foot + back, etc). As well contrary to a previous review they did not ask for a tip and when I did tip them they were very gracious. If you want a no-frills dirt cheap yet high quality massage then look no further. I will definitely come back!

This place was formally Suiki Health Beauty Centre and now the owner has sold it off to a different…read more company. They have the same rates but what I don't like is that at the end of massage and paying for service, they ask for a tip. Tips is up to the discretion of client and is not mandatory. If one wants to gain my repeat business, this behavior is unnecessary. I have travelled to Asia and not one has asked for gratuity and I am sure if they tried, they would get fired. I will never go back to places like that so save your $ and go else where.

I have been under a lot of stress, I left happily. Vicky did a great job, amazing massage!read more

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Excellent spot - very nice experience. Comfortable and great technique. Strongly recommend!read more

This is the next shiatsu massage place working my way east on Dundas from Spadina in my search for…read morethe best value for my massage dollar. I'm not sure why, but every time I go to try out a new place for shiatsu massage in Chinatown, the experience gets better and better, and XiangXiang is no exception. It's easy to spot with some bright yellow signage, and the requisite tent card sign on the sidewalk out front. The front door is just down a few steps where the waiting area is right there in plain view. There's a hair salon above it. I walked in and was immediately greeted and offered some slippers from the shelf to prevent dragging in slop from the sidewalk out front into the massage rooms in the back. The charges for services are clearly posted and Lucy asked how many minutes I wanted. Now I know to choose the 60 as it is clearly the best value for the dollar. Interestingly, this is the first place where they had a credit machine, although I paid cash since I'm down with that. As soon as the massage started, I knew this woman had plenty of experience. This was the first one who asked, before starting, if I wanted light, medium, or heavy pressure, in good English. I said heavy and I'll let you know if it's too much. It wasn't and the experience was much more effective for me compared to others. She even asked if I wanted heavier pressure than "heavy" but I was good with her choice. This worked amazingly well for me. The heavy pressure on my thighs worked wonders and seems to have lasted til now, which is awesome if that is what made the difference, but I can't explain the improvement with any other reason. There was no head massage, no nonsense, and instead a concentrated body massage that was the best ever for me. This lady is absolutely amazing with what she can do and I highly recommend her!

If you want a therapist who listens attentively and asks you questions to really get to the bottom…read moreof your pain then Hideki is your man. At first I felt a little uncomfortable because the location was in an alleyway and the entrance to the treatment room, which was so quiet I can hear the ventilation, looked like a room in a home. I was worried it was going to be a sketchy massage. But Hideki won me over with his professionalism. After he had collected all of his information he left the room and spa music came on and when he returned he dimmed the light and it felt perfect atmosphere. The massage table was very cool too. It had an arm rest and did not creak. During the treatment Hideki kept asking me where my tender spots were and solely focused and cared about fixing it. He payed a lot of attention to whether I was ok with the pressure. His wall is full of certifications!

Hideki is very well trained in shiatsu style as well as therapeutic massage. I booked an hour…read morebecause I had an issue in my rib cage where I could not take a deep breath without pain. Scar tissue surrounding 3 ribs I broke years ago in an MVA. I can breath and move and feel 1 more session should have it cleared up. However, I will continue to go for maintenance in the future. Hideki is an excellent therapist.