Katherine Tuvant is an amazing therapist. She has helped me work through severe muscle contractions that I endured while recovering from severe Fibromyalgia and full body weakness. I was so grateful for her care twice weekly as I trained in weekly physical conditioning to help me reach my health goals of Reduced Suffering. She is a professional trained in various massage therapy schools which I appreciated as we worked weekly through different issues. I am so grateful for her help every time. Definitely a Health Professional that provides tremendous value and customer service. The staff at the clinic are always welcoming and the facilities are kept very clean. read more

My Fave Thai style massage spot! Frequent customer. Staff are always super kind Every massage therapist can do deep tissue-my fave Clean & water bottles provided Easy street or garage parking I'm due for another Thai style ASAP! read more

Don't go here if you want to have a trained masseuse give you a proper massage. I just got back from my 60 min deep tissue massage and although the woman was nice, it was one of the worst massages I have ever had. It was obvious she had no formal training. No knowledge of actual musculature (I think my spine is bruised), no flow, skipped whole parts of my body and the parts she did massage, they were not massaged the same way or for the same amount of time on the right vs left side of my body. She literally did not massage any muscle- It was elbows, forearms and digging fingertips. My hairstylist had given me a better head massage. In one hour I never laid on my back and at one point, I had my foot 'rubbed' with one finger. It was so strange and at times painful. (She attempted pressure points but didn't know where they were.). To add insult to injury, I arrived 10 min early and started my massage late, but ended on time. Sounds like a typical occurrence, after reading other reviews. I miss the old owners at this location. The massage place was great. Too bad. Not worth the discounted price. Even if there are some massage therapists here who are good, how can you trust a company that will also hire some therapists that are so bad?? read more

I woke up with a stiff neck so bad that I couldn't lift myself out of bed. I didn't have high hopes for Massage Place, I just happened upon it as I was coming back from lunch. I was paired with Nana, and let me tell you, I think I saw into the cosmic maw where space and time intersect and all truth lives. She punished the knots in my back and freed me from my bodily prison. I don't know what kind of massage magic she sold her soul for, but I am forever grateful to NANA. I left the massage with a working back, a higher credit score, and I am now America's next top model. I LOVE her and you should go see her asap. read more

Johnny was amazing! I get a Thai Massage once a week and was grateful to have found this place last minute. If you like deep tissue, Johnny is your guy. Very professional and friendly. You can't beat the price, so don't forget to tip. read more

Marissa at Massage Place is the best massage therapist I know! I met her almost a year ago when I randomly went in for a massage in town. As a former NCAA athlete turned bodybuilder, I was constantly sore and dealing with previous injuries. Marissa is an expert at what she does whenever I have an impingement or tight muscle, she knows/finds where the root cause is and helps alleviate tension in places I didn't even know existed. Keep in mind that Marissa does not only specialize in athletes. For the past six months, I have been diagnosed with Emphysema and could not get out of bed due to my extreme shortness of breath. When I first came back to see Marissa, I did not know if she would help. Nonetheless, she got creative and thought about which areas to focus on. We targeted my chest, stomach, traps, forearm, tricep, mid-back, and hip flexors. When I left, I was able to feel instant relief from my shortness of breath and feel less tense in the next couple weeks. Although this was not the cure, I appreciated her thoughtfulness and effort and was glad to feel a bit better. If you are looking for someone that genuinely cares about you as a client, is very skilled in her craft, and is willing to go the extra mile, Marissa is 100% your go-to. Note: I live in Long Beach, but I am willing to drive 55 mins to get help from her in Venice at the Massage Place. read more

I had a massage by Sam and he is one of the best Massage Therapists in town. Not only he knows what he is doing but also he explains why certain muscle hurts in your body and he takes care of it. Absolutely will book him again. Riku Campo / Beauty Editor-At-Large read more

This place is amazing. Never had a bad massage and the prices are beyond reasonable. Would recommend Sam. He is incredibly talented, very nice, and readily available. read more

I have been going here for 13 years. Along the way I have had some excellent massages and also some that were not to my liking but that is neither here nor there. Today I treated myself to a birthday massage! LOL. After 10 minutes of having my skinny back massaged with an elbow I said I wanted to leave. I was told that if you ever did not like your massage you could tell them within 15 minutes to not have to pay ( I have Neve done this in 13 years of going there!). He said I could do 30 minutes. He continued to rub my bones with his elbow. Not only that but the AC was beating down on me and I was numb. So cold that the guy said I was very cold. After thirty minutes I left the room sad and told the manager that the AC was too cold and that I did not enjoy my massage. She charged me $50 for it and was SO RUDE! I told her I had been coming for over a decade and had asked the guy to leave the massage after 10 minutes. I didn't expect it for free but I certainly expected her to be respectful and have some sort of customer service. Due to her being so rude and unhelpful I will never go to this place again. Her name was Tiffany. read more

My Gf and I stopped in last summer totally on a whim and were very impressed at the quality of the experience especially at a reasonable price. We have each had a couple of therapists but I want to specifically give a RAVE review for Sam. Sam is without a doubt the most skillful massage therapist I have ever experienced. He immediately knew what my body needed and worked very diligently at my pain areas. On top of that he is very humble and kind and I cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

Kobe is LA's best kept secret. He has infinite strength and always tailors each massage to your needs. He also makes sure to check in with you during the massage and can adjust pressure accordingly. He's truly the best! read more

I've been here a few times and had good experiences especially for the price. This last time I went though I got a massage that was so rough I had to book another one at a different location to recover physical and emotionally. I would not recommend a massage here if you have any body trauma that requires a gentler approach (eg any sexual assault trauma). Though it's great to get a deep strong massage, when there's no warm up time and the masseuse doesn't go gentler when asked it can be triggering to folks with trauma. read more

I came here because of a friend's recommendation it was...okay. Easy to book and very inexpensive. That's a plus. The two people with whom I interacted were nice enough. The massage itself was interested. He mostly stood on my back -- and I got a 90-minute massage so... -- and didn't really work certain areas. I mentioned twice the places where I needed concentration. While those places were ignored, they were tended to either. At the end my therapist pointed to a sign on the back of the door for recommend tip and the recommendation was literally HALF of what the massage was. Sooooooo...you wanted a 50% tip? Hm. Would I try it again? Maybe. read more

Terrible therapists. I went there a month ago, was very disappointed. Gave them second chance today. Bad technique, they cut your time off and overall they don't care about you and what you want. I go for massages every weeks and know what is good, what is decent and what is terrible. read more

Went here on a recommendation. I booked a massage for 1.5hrs. I was happily pleased and will be back,

I went to this place once before and I enjoyed the massage however the receptionist had a nasty attitude before and after the massage which heavily dampened the overall experience. Regardless, I was ready to schedule another appointment and when I called the same receptionist answered and was very short and rude on the phone. I don't recall her name but she's probably the youngest person there, long hair, fluent English. Decided to take my business elsewhere. read more

Very good massage, but they shouldn't have a sign inside the rooms asking clients to give them tips of $30 dollars for an hour massage $40 or more for 90 minutes. It is pushy and a total turn-off for me, I will never go back. And, the owners should pay better salaries to their therapists instead of relying for clients to pay unreasonable tips. read more

Wow I just had the best massage I've had in years by Siri! She was unreal! I got a deep tissue and truly needed it. My neck and back have been in so much pain for weeks. She used deep pressure without making me uncomfortable. She got out knots, knew exactly what she was doing, and put lots of effort in. I don't get massages on a regular basis but I know I'll be back soon for another one because I feel amazing right now. read more

Made an appointment, had family emergency and tried to reschedule and they said I could not according to policy. I can understand if I were just canceling, but I wasn't. I have been there four times in the last few months, but now they've lost a a consistent customer for life because of the lack of flexibility and customer care. read more

Katherine is awesome! Her positivity is contagious and knows how to hit the muscular spot

Helen is great She knows how much pressure to apply and where to apply the pressure She is very knowledgeable and professional read more

The Massage Place is great and Katherine was fantastic, probably the best masseuse at any of The Massage Place's I've been to. I went in today and my neck was killing me, so much so it hurt to turn my head, and I walked out feeling great after a massage with Katherine. Highly recommend read more

Wow! Katherine is excellent! Strong pressure with skilled technique! She truly cares for me and makes me feel incredible. She is always learning new things and brings them to the table. Kat is proud of her career and is also very clean and meticulous about her room being neat and tidy.. The whole facility is that way as well and the bathroom has never been a problem. I highly recommend the massage place, especially Katherine!! 6 stars! read more

Love this location! Amazing service, great ambiance and the therapists are so sweet. I love the validated parking in the back and the massages are always excellent read more

Amazing!! I absolutely recommend. I've had a few body issues that needed some work over the last few months and with the rehab added the massages have been amazing. Staff is Covid safe and amazing. read more

Had a massage with Nick and he was so great! Perfect pressure. He started with Thai then transitioned to Swedish and he found all my knots and tried to break them up. The only weird thing was that I was expecting to be outside since they had tables set up outside but they put me in a room inside which made me a little uneasy. I wore my mask throughout the massage though. Perhaps request to be outside if you're concerned. Besides that, great experience! read more

The massage was so good and the shop very nice and cLean . They renovated the shop super nice. I got massage with Katharine . She is very good . Super strong.. read more

Good for a quick massage , definitely not the best massage Itself or the best environment , but for the price it serves its purpose . I'd say it's a good last minute place to use if you need to schedule last minute . I'd go back - but keep in mind tips aren't just welcomed they are expected , signs everywhere regarding there suggested tip amount . read more

This is the best deal in town guys. I am a big spa and massage junkie and I cannot rave enough about the massage place. Their therapists are all professional, well trained and work at many of the fancy Spas where you will pay 3 times the amount. Here they work mostly on tips so please don't tip the typical 20%. I usually do $20 for a 60 min and $35 for a 90. Even so this is the deal of the century especially if you buy their discounted packages during most national holidays. Highly recommend this place and I come probably once a week because I workout pretty hard at Equinox. Love love love the massage place. They save my life & body every week!!! read more

Katherine is AMAZING. Ive only been twice but every time has been heaven. If you like a deep tissue massage that will have your muscles popping and turning to butter, I definitely recommend going here. In going to try a more relaxing massage next week, but seriously, she is a rock star. The staff where nice and the environment was fine. read more

I stumbled upon this place randomly and the advertised 1hr massage caught my eye. Their prices are unbeatable! Some quick tips: They offer several types of massages. I tried a couple of them to find out what I like best. The Swedish massage is nice for relaxation, but it doesn't really work out the knots in my back. I prefer the deep tissue massage with medium pressure. This choice is really up to you and depends on your pain tolerance. Different masseuses have different styles and expertise. I tried a couple of them and discovered that I like some better than others. There was one with a chiropractic background; I really appreciated the extensive training she had. There was another one who didn't exert enough pressure. The point is people have different preferences and it takes a few tries to find the right match for a masseuse. I have gotten a masseuse who was still a massage student (some people might be appalled because of her lack of experience). However, I thought she was very skilled and more sensitive to my needs than the other more "experienced" masseuses. A few reviewers complained about the noise level, but not me. I haven't really heard anyone talking over the nature soundtracks. In my opinion, it's the noisy customers who are at fault, not the establishment! This place may not be your idea of a fancy spa, but I've had great experiences here that leave me relaxed and pain-free! Yes, it may lack in decor and ambiance, but I'd much rather put my money towards an affordable 1hr massage than to an expensive 30min massage in paradise. Quality massage over froufrou! read more

I decided to break up with my massage chair and try out a real massage. I'm glad I did, Katherine is great. Highly recommend

Very disappointed to be charged more for the massage than advertised on their website today. The receptionist called the manager to discuss the banner seen on their website for the Main Street location stating $49.00 for a Full Hour, to only be charged $59.00. The manager was unwilling to make the concession. Isn't this false advertising? read more

The therapists are excellent, well trained and very professional, but the temperature is kept so cold it actually ruins the experience. Fix the A/C! read more

Love this place! Clean rooms, professional, caring staff, knowledgeable therapists that listen and accommodate to your needs. I would recommend going to Sam or Audi, they are the best and extremely knowledgeable. Won't go anywhere else for my deep tissue :) read more

This place is the best massage for the price on the westside of Los Angeles. I have been going here for years and the price allows me to go more frequently. My favorite massage therapist is Kobe. He is very strong and gives a deep deep tissue. He also knows the human body very well and is intuitive to what I need. Part of what keeps the prices down here is that they don't pay their massage therapist as much as you might see at other places, so given that, it is nice to compensate them fairly though larger tips. read more

This is a very clean, professional place to get a great massage at a very reasonable price, 7 days a week. Massage tables always have crisp, clean sheets on them, the rooms are disinfected between clients, and I noticed an air purifier working in the room, which I appreciate. I also like that parking is available in the building, which is especially convenient on the weekends, when parking would be otherwise hard to come by. I see Kobe, who is fantastic: one of the very best masseurs in town, with strong hands and a very chill manner. He's skilled in a variety of techniques, including Thai, which I like especially for the stretching and (if desired) back-walking. It's actually located far from where I live but it's worth the drive even! Highly recommend. read more

Kobe is the best therapist been going here for 2 years now! Best massage ever! Front desk is very helpful and nice also

My therapist was amazing! She knew exactly how to work my shoulders, neck, and back like I needed. Her deep tissue was actually a deep tissue. So why the three stars??? My appointment was at 5:30 pm and I arrived at 5:15 pm. I filled out paperwork (which took less than five minutes) and waited. I was not brought back until 5:35 pm and by the time I undressed and therapist knocked on the door it was already 5:40 pm. When the massage was over it was 6:29 pm. I can understand if I was late and the massage was cut short, however, that wasn't the issue here. I made sure I arrived 15 min prior to my appointment time to make sure enough time was given for paperwork and disrobing. It would of been nice if I was given the full hour. read more

This review is mostly about Katherine/Katie as she goes by, as well as, the lack of knowledge/professionalism when scheduling. I asked for a firm massage from someone strong. They booked me with Katherine/Katie. She started by wiping my body down with a hot wet towel - never had that before at Massage Place, also totally revealing my butt (another first for this place). Within minutes of the massage starting, she was crawling on top of me. Obviously this was going to be a Thai massage. Since that wasn't what I booked, I corrected her. Her massage continued to be very Thai influenced with me laying on my sides for part of it. Katherine obviously didn't understand my direction that I didn't ask for or want a Thai massage. I will give Katherine one compliment - she did more work on my hips and glutes than anyone. Note - you better be comfortable with your body exposed - butt, boob, etc, because she didn't take much care to be discreet. I partially blame the receptionist for this bad experience. When I checked out, the receptionist said she had me down for a deep tissue - there's obviously a big disconnect between reception and the therapists here. I've had a few good experiences at the Massage Place, but too many bad experiences too. When I spend the massage time crafting my Yelp review in my head, that's a sign that it's not relaxing. To The Massage Place - you need to be more clear about your therapists skills and matching them to what your customers ask for. To customers - ask a lot of questions about your therapist choices; ask their specialty, number of years practicing, etc. This is a 'bargain' massage place - I guess you get what you pay for. read more