OK, REWIND! Unwind Wellness has won me and my partner over…read more We really haven't stopped daydreaming about our experience ever since and are looking forward to our next spa date. We had such a pleasant encounter with the receptionist, Nicole, from the moment we walked in and were placed with 2 masseuses who were top-tier and gifted with the art of touch. Our couples massage was beyond rejuvenating and serene for each of us and we were truly able to decompress (and leave a lot of muscle knots behind on the table)! We both left feeling SO much lighter, connected within our bodies and to each other, and grateful we accepted the offer to give Unwind another chance. I am so impressed with the level of intention and care that the owner, Antonio, has displayed in making sure that we were in the absolute best hands the second time around. He was very apologetic that we had an off day on our first visit and really turned things a total 180. It's evident that he is passionate about his business, is extremely detail-oriented (the decor is GORGEOUS!), and has strived to exceed the 5-star reputation his establishment deserves. In a world where self-care tends to be an afterthought or a treat, I'm feeling inspired to carve out time to visit Unwind Wellness on a regular basis. I'm so glad I found the right match (and might have to gatekeep my masseuse's name because she is THAT good)!

I've been to Unwind Wellness several times now, and it has quickly become one of my favorite places…read morefor bodywork in DC. If you're looking for massage therapists who actually do real work, this is the place. I've seen both Helen and Heajin, and they are exceptional in different but complementary ways. Helen is incredible for deep tissue, especially hip work. She goes deep, she's effective, and she is not afraid to work through tension. This is not a light, spa-style massage. It's therapeutic, intentional, and results-driven. Exactly what I want. Heajin specializes in Thai and lymphatic massage, and she is phenomenal. Thai massage is more like assisted stretching, and she incorporates it beautifully. She also took time to explain lymphatic flow, gave me tips on how to support it at home, and clearly cares about long-term wellbeing, not just the session itself. One thing to note: at Unwind, therapists may get on the table with you, especially for Thai or deep tissue work. That's part of the technique and something to be aware of if you're new to that style, but for me it speaks to how seriously they take proper body mechanics and effectiveness. The space is calm, professional, and welcoming, and the level of skill here is outstanding. If you want thoughtful, strong, therapeutic massage from practitioners who really know the body, I highly recommend Unwind.

May 2024 My first…read moreappointment, massage at Massage Escape Spa. For relevance, I have had approximate 40-60 massages in numerous places/businesses. Today was a 90 minute Sport massage. I arrived a little early and was escorted upstairs to an appropriate private room. The massous was an Asian female. She was very pleasant and we managed with her lack of English. This was a straight-forward no pre-interview type of situation which was fine since I had no need to relate any medical or other historical information. The massage was very good quality and covered all the areas required for an athletic type body and body areas. There was some minor stretching done and it was apparent the massous was capable and knowledgeable of appropriate pressures and anatomy. I was very pleased with quality and price. I will return. End.

The massages here are excellent. Good communication, and quality service. Highly recommended!read more

This was one of my many birthday treats organized by my boyfriend and boy was it a delightful one!…read more Staff- AMAZING! They were so friendly and celebrated my birthday upon walk in Facility- clean and the decor of choice created an immediate relaxing vibes. My massage therapist was Sogbe (hope I spelled it correctly) and boy was she EXCELLENT! She understood my medical needs and took her time to provide great services. I cannot wait to visit again!!!! It's a oasis on 14 street

The spa itself is fine. No frills. Clean. The rooms are quiet enough. The bathrooms are very…read moreclean. I booked a couples massage. I booked the appointment online and put down the necessary deposit. They were running a special for the month of January- 10% off during weekdays and it included aromatherapy. The 10% off did not automatically apply and I'm pretty sure I didn't get the discount. Parking- street parking if available. We lucked up and got a spot right in front of the spa. No paying a meter was required. My massage therapist was Mike and my husband's massage therapist was Kimberly. The couple's room was tight so I could feel, see and hear every time my husband's therapist talked to him or when she moved. My husband felt that Kimberly just couldn't get the pressure right even though she asked. He also felt like she took a break after every touch so there was awkwardly long waiting periods. He said her touch was often too soft even though he told her the pressure wasn't enough. She was pleasant; notwithstanding, she just wasn't the right therapist for him. Mike also asked me once about the pressure and at the time, it was okay. As the massage went on, it became uncomfortable. In all fairness, I should've spoken up. The elbow and forearm down the back and around the shoulders was the most painful. We got the massages on Monday morning and I'm still in pain on Wednesday. This is the first time I've asked for a male massage therapist and boy could I tell the difference. The pressure alone was intense. The best part was the scalp rub and the lavender scent (although there was something mid-massage that smelled like mildew). When asked what areas of focus before starting, I mentioned that I wanted my mid-back and arms focused on because I have carpal tunnel. Those areas weren't paid any special attention--they were simply apart of the regularly scheduled program - upper left, then upper right, then lower left, the lower right, then flip and repeat and end with scalp. This was the process for both my husband and I though he was flipped front a lot sooner than I was. Overall, I wouldn't mind returning if I'm in the area and trying another therapist.

I've been to Eric a couple times for a medical massage, and he's an absolute wizard at helping…read moreunlock areas of chronic pain due to injuries. He also is good with treating migraine patients. He really understands anatomy, and is passionate about people living their best, pain-free life. I was recommended to see him by a physical therapist, who also sees him. It's really helped me so much. For deep tissue, I recommend Sheena. She's trained in a variety of massage therapy modalities and can pinpoint and completely unlock any muscle tension. I walk out of there amazed at how the knots just melt away!

Overpriced for the service you get…read more They know what they're doing however there are better places

This lovely business came through for me on short notice and created custom spa gifts for my entire…read morestaff with oils and stones. Leah was wonderful to work with and the spa is clean and an oasis for wellness related services.

I've tried to find a massage that I liked around DC, and this was the first location to really hit…read morethe nail on the head. Kristyn was fantastic -- she listened to my goals for the session and followed through. In contrast to some other experiences I've had, she made sure to check in with me throughout the session, which I particularly appreciated. The location itself is located on the second floor, up a flight of stairs to enter. The lobby functions both to check in customers as well as a small shop for DIY aromatherapy, candles, soaps, etc.

BEST massage in dc. I've been a bunch of the nice spas here but I keep coming back to Deluca. They…read moreare the best for deep tissue and lower back pain. Would HIGHLY recommend and very cost friendly. Karla is amazing

Had a really nice massage. Emily helped me decide which massage would be best for me. Definitely…read morewill return.

I recently visited Rita Elsner at the University of Maryland Health Center for my very first…read moremassage therapy session and it was absolutely wonderful. She made me feel completely at ease from the moment I arrived and the massage itself was both deeply comfortable and relaxing. I left feeling rejuvenated and calm. Looking forward to going back when the fall semester starts. Highly recommend Rita to anyone looking for top notch care.

Today was my first appointment with Rita for massage therapy. Her bedside manner is excellent, her…read moremassage techniques brought much needed relief to the muscle spasms in my neck, (deep tissue) shoulders and back. I have been to massage therapy sessions in many states and have never encountered the experience she displayed. She went above and beyond so that I would get the most out of my session and I walked out feeling 100% better. I will continue to book appointments with Rita. Thank you so much!!!

In my opinion, this was a below average massage. However, the friends I went with said this was the…read morebest massage of their lives. To me, it didn't feel super technical - more so like a lymphatic drainage. It wasn't bad, just not what I was looking for. A lot of oil was used. The service was great, but unfortunately when we arrived at our appointment time they asked us to come back in one hour because they didn't have enough staff for 3 massages. My masseuse also took a call during the massage. I will gladly support a small business, but for what they are charging i think it should have been better.

We tried out ZY Meridian Massage spa for a full body / foot massage combo & a foot focused massage…read more The location was convenient so we were hopeful this would be a regular spot for us. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with the service & communication between ourselves and the staff. The staff was out at lunch when we arrived so we had to wait - which was okay. The staff member instructed me into the room for the full body massage, I prepared for the massage and laid on the bed for a few minutes. The staff member came into the room loudly talking on the phone and after a few minutes told me to get dressed and that we would start with the foot massage portion. Unfortunately, this didn't make for a very relaxing experience! The massages were fine - the pressure was a bit strong for my preferences. I wish this was a more relaxing experience! The prices were reasonable.

Tancredi is a skilled massage therapist who also is trained in scar massage, aka myofascial…read morerelease. My leg injuries are extensive and require medical-level expertise, which he has in spaces. The space is quiet and restful, and an easy, 5-minute walk from Dupont Circle metro.

I have been seeing both Audrey and Tancredi for the past year and their work is amazing. Both do a…read moregreat job in listening to their clients and working on problem areas. I travel a LOT, and I try to book an appointment with one of them as soon as I return from a trip to unwind and destress.

The name of the business, website and actual office were contemporary but it was stuck in a very…read moreold brick building, in fact it was right across from Mickey D's at Tentley. I walked up to the door and it was locked (I think only on Sundays), after re-reading my email about using some code to unlock the door I tried to use the key pad it ended up dialing for someone. As I was calling the office, Tyler my masseuse walked out to open the door. He was very polite and friendly. He led me to the office to fill out a form. I used the bathroom quickly it was small but they really tried to make it nice for customers. I also asked if the facial that came with the package, could be skipped since I didnt want to wipe off the makeup he was flexible about replacing that with a longer massage. My massage included hot stone but there was not quite a prepared flow instead he focused on the problematic areas that I pointed out in the form. I also told him that I pulled the area below my shoulder blade the night before he suggested to massage the psoas which was overworked because I use the pilates reformer everyday. He took some time to massage and relax the area. After the massage the remaining soreness around the shoulder blade was eliminated. I enjoyed their innovative focus on muscles that were not traditionally massaged or paid attention to. The masseuse was knowledgeable, patient and listened to customer's needs. I would definitely go back again.

Bait and Switch. Steer clear unless you like wasting your time!…read more I bought a groupon for the Private Massage Class and paid extra for the weekend slot. I contacted The Spa Room on the same day I purchased the Groupon and was told by Mary they didn't have any weekend availability, and asked if I would like to come in during the week instead. I again reiterated I purchased a weekend slot, and Mary replied that if I didn't want to come in during the week, I should contact Groupon and cancel. I pointed out that the weekend deal was still available on Groupon, and she stated something to the effect 'that's Groupon's problem, not mine' After several email trying to work something out, I contacted Groupon and let them know the circumstances and they refunded my money. The Groupon rep also stated they will be contacting the business to see what the issue is since the posting is still up for weekend classes, but obviously they are not able to deliver. After reading other reviews stating how bad the massage class is, I am glad I was able to get my money back!