Excellent massage by Rene! He listens and understands what areas you need him to focus on. I…read moreappreciate his knowledge on how CBD can enhance the benefits of massage. Highly recommend, thank you Rene! I've been a client of Massage Associates many times over the past 15 years, they are my go-to when I'm in the area, a terrific team!

I love this place!! My massage therapist is Rene and he is very nice, and He always asks if I have…read moreany specific areas that need attention and confirms the services before he starts. He is the best massage therapist I've ever had. I even referred him to co-workers, as well as my father who came to visit and got a massage. Totally recommend this place and Rene

There is a magic within at a place called the Asian Healing Spa and his name is Tom. Tom is a…read more massage therapist whose literally helped me regain control of my life again where I am no longer totally debilitated by pain. I am being 100% honest when I tell you that as therapeutic healer, Tom is a true gift to this world . A uniquely-gifted practitioner, he has this rare (almost unworldly!) and extraordinary ability to intuitively discern the areas in the body where physical pain exists and HEALS it! I started seeing Tom once a week for a 1-hour massage several months ago upon the sudden onset of debilitating [muscular] pain in my back and my neck. It was destroying my life and my quality of life, and I was helpless to it ; Unable to find relief, l was at its mercy every single day . My sister (who is an acupuncturist) referred me to Tom and encouraged me to schedule an appointment with him. She said "He can help you. You have got to experience a massage with Tom at least once, Emily!," and so that's what a did. Initially, when she told me the business name, my first thought was "is this a legit?!"(feeling a little apprehensive). But she, similarly to Tom, also has "IT" when it comes to the ability to heal and I knew she wouldn't steer me in the wrong direction. And so, with an open mind and a hopeful heart ,off I went for my first massage with him. And she was right. He DID help me, and he continues to help me manage my pain every time i leave from an appointment with him. The part that Tom has played in my healing has been enormous and I give him a LOT of credit for helping me regain control of my life again ; A life where I am no longer controlled by my pain. A massage with Tom IS that "little magic pill" for a PAIN RELIEF (and the "pill" that we always hear doesn't exist!) Only it DOES exist for muscular pain relief and perhaps in one of the most unlikely places you'd expect to find it. I have wanted to write this review for such a long time now,..and I should have done it sooner....I struggled to find the words to verbalize my experience and the huge GAINS I've come away with from weekly appointments with Tom. I've achieved relief so powerful it has literally changed my life and afforded me with QUALITY of life once again. I was a little taken aback and disheartened to see ANY negative reviews posted about this business and I felt defensive for Asian Healing Spa upon first reading some of those comments . But, I realize now,... Not everyone is going to be capable of appreciating the gift that is in this place and it's healers. If you're looking for a run-of-then-mill bougie, ordinarily upscale spa where you will pay a fortune in exchange for minimal therapeutic gain,....and, if you cant hold space in your heart and have an open mind (without preset expectations) of what you think a "massage" or a spa SHOULD BE,...and, if you're going to go in there judging the structure of the massage rooms, the decor and the fixtures,....Then, it is highly unlikely you'll be able to appreciate the magic and the uniqueness this place has to offer us. You go on girl and head to that bougie spa down the road and rob yourself of the chance to experience the miracle. We are SO blessed to have this place (and it's insanely talented practitioners!) available to us locally within an arm's reach. On the contrary, If you are spiritual in nature, you will love this place. If you CAN be open to the unique Asian massage techniques utilized here, for the sake of healing and understand that whichever technique the practitioner utilizes with done so bearing your best interests at heart (walking on your back for deep lactic acid buildup- is AMAZING!) , you are going to fall in love with this place (as I have) and will think you stumbled upon one of the seven wonders of the world.

I took my mother here for a Mother's Day massage. She got the combo package (30-minute body massage…read more+ 30-minute foot massage) for $90, which we paid for upfront. Before the session, they gave us a form where we could choose the pressure level, mark areas to focus on, and note any areas to avoid, which I appreciated because it made the experience feel more personalized. When we entered the massage room, the therapist did not want me to stay in the room with my mother, even though there were clearly two seats available inside. At first, they said, "Someone is sitting there," which made no sense because it was only me and my mom in the room. I asked who would be sitting there, and they went quiet before repeating that I couldn't stay. I explained that my mother does not speak English and that I needed to remain there to help translate if necessary. Instead of showing understanding, the situation became awkward and uncomfortable right from the beginning. As a customer, especially when bringing a parent who cannot communicate easily, I expected a little more patience and professionalism. Despite that interaction, my mother did enjoy the massage overall. It was her first professional massage, so she did not have many expectations going in. The therapist did pay attention to the areas she marked on the form and seemed attentive to the pressure and focus points she requested. My mother said she felt relaxed afterward, and I was happy that she at least enjoyed that part of the experience. Unfortunately, the ending completely ruined it for me. After the massage ended, as we were walking out the door, the therapist stood in front of the door and blocked me from exiting to ask for a tip. I understand tipping culture and I normally do tip for good service, but making customers feel pressured or physically stopped before they can leave is extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional. It left a very bad final impression on me, especially after the earlier issue about me staying in the room to help my mother communicate. Overall, while the massage itself was decent and my mother enjoyed it, the customer service and handling of the situation made the experience feel uncomfortable and stressful rather than relaxing. For a place that provides services meant to help people unwind, I think they should work on making customers feel respected and at ease from start to finish. We will not be returning. I would only come here if I spoke Chinese, came alone, and don't mind tipping bad service. ‍

I had my first massage with Aura last week. Prior to that I was treated by her associate. The…read moremassage was ok - helpful but not exceptional. What was terrible was being reported, by Aura, to the police for trespass and privacy violations. I was called at 10:30 pm by the police and questioned about my movements and asked if I stole anything. Here's what happened: I sat in the waiting area while my husband was being treated. There were many boxes of tea displayed. I thought a cup would be perfect. I didn't see any cups, so opened the cabinet door to see if I could find cups. There were none. I then enjoyed walking around the office admiring her many plants and art work. I took 2 brochures off the table, read them, and returned them. I later received a harsh email about my trespassing and other violations, and then was subjected to questioning by the police. What is wrong with her???

I'm a longtime client of the owner, Aura Abrams. The massage room has a wonderful, calming…read moreambience. Aura is a highly skilled, intuitive massage therapist who uses a variety of techniques at each session, depending on what is needed. I always come away in a much better place than when I arrived, both physically and mentally. Strongly recommend!

3/13/19- Remembering The Past:…read more It turns out I have been to this place, but the name is now called Ace Spa. If I remember correctly, this place stayed open to 2:00am in the morning back in the early 2000's. When I worked for Securitas back in the day, I had a number of stops in this area. One one particular night I decided to get a massage during one of my breaks. Arriving after 1:00am, the place was all but dead. One night I tried out this place. I was greeted by Mama-San, who looked tired. Honestly, I think if I hadn't shown up, they might have closed. After paying the cover charge, I was lead to a room. I truly don't remember what the cover charge was, but I paid in cash. The massage was okay, but I am sure the lady was tired. Yes, this was a massage palor and no the lady wasn't wearing high heels to work, but I digress. Now because I had already given my masseuse and Mama-San the cover charge and tip, the masseuse's massage started getting lighter around butt. Yes, I have heard of getting my glutes massaged, but her finger went were the sun doesn't shine. The prostate massage was something,...but (no pun intended) the good feeling went away. The glove she used looked like one she had used before. I am not a hundred percent sure, but the idea stayed with me and that ment the happy end Avril Lavigne was singing about was over too. Should have gotten my money back, but I didn't. Guess I got what she would call a butterfinger ending...:( Maybe going when it was close to closing wasn't such a good idea.

I went there looking for a very good massage and was disappointed. Upon arriving I was escorted…read moreto a room. Preparing myself for the masseuse to enter I was there 10-12 minutes. The masseuse entered and gave me a massage and rubdown for 30 minutes I paid for 45 minutes. I was told that my time started when I entered the front door not the time spent getting the massage. I have gone to other places and paid for 60 minutes and I received a good 60 minutes with the masseuse. Also, the masseuse held her hand out for a large tip. I was a upset with this time spent with Ace. This was my first return to Ace Spa as I used to go there a lot. I feel the service is not the same. By this I mean the masseuse could be better. I don't think I will be returning again.

It was some time ago when I went here. Make sure you stop in it was an amazing massage.read more

From the owner: Professional Massage Spa in Ellicott City, Maryland. Our staff are dedicated to helping others with…read moretheir wellness goals through the benefits of massage. We specialize in Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage, and Shiatsu Asian Massage.

Great massage for a competitive price. Clean rooms, professional staff, adjustable headrests and…read moreeasy parking. I had Tina who used a combination of kneading, acupressure with some stretching.

Poor front desk management. First time there and was super aggressive about payment before even…read morereceiving any service.

Getting an appointment is very convenient. Polite, well versed masseuses and have knowledge of TCM…read more What else could one ask for. We went for a couples massage and loved it.

Honestly, I would come back here again because the pricing is cheap while still providing quality,…read morebut as my first massage experience I was a bit taken aback by a few details. The office itself is a bit confusing to get to, but thankfully the office texts with specific directions on how to get inside, and there is lots of signage to make sure you end up in the right place. Once inside, I had to wait about 10 minutes past my appointment time to be taken into the back. During this time one of the masseuses walked by carrying her dog, so that was a bit strange and made me question the sanitary conditions of the offices. Once walked back to my room, they told me to undress except for my underwear and lay on the table, then they left. The masseuse was knocking on the door 30 seconds later, so I felt a bit rushed and stressed, but she waited for confirmation to come in. She asked if I prefer medium or hard pressure, and I also let her know some areas I would like extra attention on. She made sure to focus on those areas and worked quickly for the 30 min massage. At some points she was up on the table straddling my head with her legs, which was weird. She also adjusted my underwear to be lower when she applied lotion to my back and didn't say anything beforehand, so it felt a bit uncomfortable because I didn't know what she was doing. In general it wasn't necessarily a bad experience, but there were some things that shocked me a bit. For the low price, I would still consider returning.