Best salon in the DMV! Been coming here for a few years now for facials, and it is always a refreshing and relaxing experience. From the moment I walked in, the staff make me feel welcome and comfortable. The ambiance is clean and calming, with some hot tea available in the lobby. The estheticians are always professional, gentle, and attentive. They take time to assess my skin type and always give me a few skincare tips for home. After each session, my skin feels soft and hydrated. I always leave feeling pampered and glowing! read more

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Ever heard the term, "hurts so good"?? Well, I experienced the most wonderful traditional Thai massage that was so divine and it hurt SO GOOD!! From the moment I walked in I KNEW this was going to be an amazing experience! First impression is always the welcome of the staff and the reception area. Both were immaculate! I was greeted with an enthusiastic welcome and an encouraging smile!! Loved that! After a very brief wait in the serene/relaxing reception area, I was led to the back. I was given an outfit to change into (you're fully clothed during the Thai massage) and it was soft and very comfortable! I had an "idea" of what a Thai massage was so I wasn't blindsided when I walked into the room and saw the pallet; that the massage was to take place on, on the floor. This type of massage doesn't take place on the typical massage table. The whole vibe of the room was a mix of a relaxing spa and HEAVEN! My therapist came into the room and the magic started!! While stretching my body, she found knots on my body that I didn't even know I had! She contorted my body in ways I didn't know it w could bend! She then got a walker and began walking on my back...my legs...my feet, my arms...my hands...you get it! The only place she didn't walk on was my head (they offer a separate massage especially for your head and I plan on checking it out as well)!! The head massage is called an "Indian head" massage . My body is usually riddled with constant pain (especially my hips and legs). Can you imagine my excitement when I got up from the floor and there was not a pain in my body to be found?!!! I got the massage on May 12th and to this day the pain has not returned (it is May 19th)!!! They close out the session with a wonderful cup of tea! *Ahhhhhh* I have now added this massage into my budget (I want this once a month for sure)!! I'll come back and update this review with the details of the massage for my head!! read more

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Love this place! The ambience is nice yet I must note I wasn't greeted upon arriving. Although the service was nice. Came here on Juneteenth for a deep tissue massage. It was different from other massages and I instantly felt a release of tension in my body. Although it's in Old Town they give free parking for clients and it's conveniently located near the WholeFoods off Duke. read more

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I have been coming to this Origins Thai Spa location since it opened and absolutely love their service and staff. I regularly see Coco for my facials and truly my skin has never looked better! She has such a kind and thoughtful personality and truly loves what she does. She is constantly studying up on new techniques and stays on top of all the latest Dermatologica has to offer which makes her so effective as an esthetician. For massages I loyally go to see Steven once a month. By far he has consistently given me the best deep tissue and reflexology I've ever had. He is patient and listens effectively to give me the massage I need for whatever tension I am experiencing. I always leave feeling relaxed and in less pain. His reflexology is a dream and I always leave feeling like I'm walking on air. Overall I highly recommend both Coco and Steven! read more

I have been visiting this spa for over five years, and they consistently exceed my expectations! Today, I had my first facial with Jada, and I highly recommend it. It was an amazing experience, and now I'm strongly considering getting a membership so I can enjoy this on a monthly basis! read more

Come with me on a wellness review at Origins Thai Spa. First, I found an amazing deal through Groupon for a couples traditional Thai massage and had no issues applying it to my reservations. I would recommend that you call to secure your couples massage as the process is a bit tricky if doing it through the online portal and you would need to secure the bookings separately. That said, it is recommended to call and request a couples massage room. Next, the staff was simply incredible, positive vibes and a careful approach to an amazing massage experience (I'll discuss later) thank you! To the staff from the front desk receptionist to our massage therapist: Nancy and Manlika, thank you!!! (hope I got both names correct) Facility: if you're looking for a peaceful getaway from the busyness of everyday life, this is the place. The facility promotes peace and wellness from the cute water fountain in the main courtyard to the time that you step foot through the doors. I felt as though I was at a spa retreat and my boyfriend, whose birthday it was, felt an immediate peace and calmness. As we sat down to complete our intake forms, you couldn't help but pay attention to the calming sounds of water, the smell of aromatherapy, the delightful herbal tea, and the comfort of the seats in the waiting room. This was the place that you didn't know that you needed and fell in love with once you arrived. It was an Oasis! Services: my boyfriend and I received the traditional Thai massage and all I can say is this, YOU need this massage! If you're someone who sits prolong hours at work, you need this massage. If you're someone with sciatica symptoms, you need this massage. If you're struggling with stiffness in your muscles, soreness from intense workout, you need this massage. Our massage therapist paid attention to all of the area we pointed out and stretched us with care. I did feel a little pain, not alarming but more releasing pain, with some of the moves and immediately felt relief afterwards. My boyfriend had a similar experience and said that he fell asleep after the first touch, my exact experience! And how do you determine the quality of a massage? You pay attention to your body days after. Both of us felt relieved from previous pain's experienced and felt more energized. Would I recommend this? YES! We have actually agreed on incorporating this into our wellness practice. Would I return to this place? YES! In times when we need a place to relax and forget about the cares of the world, this place offers just that. Clean facility, comfortable setting, friendly staff, welcoming ambiance, and everything that you deserve in a spa experience. read more

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First time visiting and I loved the experience. The rooms were clean and neat. I can't wait for the next visit. The business is welcoming from the time you arrive until you leave. read more

I have been coming to O Origins Thai Spa Absolute for many years. Each therapist provides a personalized massage. Each are amazing. They offer reasonable packages, and flexable scheduling. You will not leave disappointed, and more likely will schedule another Spa experience. The entire facility and atmosphere is beautiful and soothing. Enjoy! read more

I had a facial today with Jada that was absolutely incredible - not only was the experience itself incredibly relaxing (the foot and hand/arm massage was so nice!) but it was one of the best facials I've ever gotten, my skin has never looked so good after a facial! I can't wait for my next one (and I should also note the massages here are also excellent - my husband and I did a couples massage last month and it was absolutely amazing!) read more

Got a coupon for this place from Sawasdee D.C. Thai festival this month. I scheduled an appointment right away with my coupon, but upon getting COVID, they refused to let me reschedule my appointment even. This customer service is not owned nor run by Thai people, as a fellow Thai, their service was awful. I asked the receptionist if I should just come in sick and she couldn't even say yes, but they still charged me. I couldn't even come in another day as an option. And I got charged more despite having a coupon for a discounted massage. read more

A beautiful and relaxing space with great customer service. I was a first time visitor so I was nervous about locating the space in time for my massage. Luckily, it was easy to find (in a very cute courtyard at the corner of Duke st. and S. Peyton St. I was able to complete my first-time client paperwork just in time for my massage to begin on time. The masseuse asked about any issue areas and did a great job focusing on relieving pressure in those areas. Overall, this was an amazing massage and experience. 4/5 stars due to the price of the services. Expensive but worth the price if it is in your budget. read more

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I had a Thai massage with Jennifer. Jennifer has no business working as a massage therapist. She did not ask me any questions prior to the massage, which surprised me. When I told her that she is using too much pressure she did not understand what I said and continued. There was a language barrier. I showed her with my hands that this is too much so for a few minutes she changed but then went back to using too much pressure. She pressed my head so strongly that it hurt me for days afterwards. She also kept on moving me and asking me to hold her hands. I have had Thai massages in different places and I have never had one where the therapist wants you to hold her for so long and move you all over, it is not relaxing and it made me dizzy. I also had a gold bracelet on. I asked her if I should remove it and she said that it is fine but she ended up breaking it! The room was at the top level where there is a big door between rooms and no wall and you can hear everything next door. The spa itself is nice but I would not go there knowing that they hire unqualified therapists. read more

I've gotten massages here a few times and the service has always been exceptional, the atmosphere is calming and the place is very clean. IMO traditional Thai massages are the most relaxing, it's the perfect amount of pressure and the stretching feels like doing yoga without the effort. Nancy is particularly amazing... I did not have a single tense muscle at the end of my last appointment! read more

Origins Thai Spa Absolute is my go to. I've been to several spas including those outside of the states and this is still my favorite. The staff and service is immaculate and they go out of their way to ensure you have a comfortable experience. The establishment is also very clean and smells amazing. I recently had a massage with Nancy and she did an amazing job releasing the tension I was dealing with after a hard workout. I started falling asleep at least 5 times because she had me so relaxed. I had absolutely no pain or soreness immediately after she finished. She definitely gained herself an established client. I can't recommend this place enough! You won't be disappointed! read more

I have tried many spas, but this has to be the best one! Jada is extremely professional and takes great care of me every single time! She is so kind, respectful, and welcoming. She is very accommodating to my individual preferences. I always leave the spa in a relaxed and rejuvenating mood. I will definitely be back soon! -Vivian read more

I WANT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE! I spoke with MILAN today regarding my appointment, and she was unbelievably rude over the phone. She actually yelled at me, saying she couldn't assist two people at the same time! I told her I understood her point, but that doesn't give her the right to keep putting me on hold for over two or three minutes every single time I call. All I wanted was to confirm my appointment for November 11, since the last time your team failed to send me an email confirmation and I had to call myself to check. I only stayed a customer because the Thai lady who helped me during my last appointment was incredibly kind, and that's why I decided to become a member afterward. BUT MILAN NEEDS TO DO HER JOB BETTER. This kind of behavior is completely unacceptable. I hope the manager takes immediate action to address this issue -- otherwise, I will be contacting consumer care services to report this matter. UPDATED: The associate manager called me to apologize for this matter. I'm very grateful for their support, as I've always wanted to support my Thai community. Thank you very much. read more

Origins Thai Spa is a relatively new hidden gem located off of Duke street in Alexandria. Once you walk in the ambiance is impeccable. I instant felt calm and at peace. I was greeted by a friendly face and the check-in process was quick and easy. Because it was my first time (but I can assure you it won't be my last time) I had to fill out a quick two page questionnaire. My therapist actually came out a few minutes before my scheduled appointment to greet me and take me back to the massage room. There is where I enjoyed hands down one of the best 60 minute hot stone massages I've ever had. The pressure was just right and those stones were hot! When I say hot, I mean like hot hot (just how I like it). I have to definitely thank my friend for the recommendation and sending me to Origins Thai Spa. He told me I wouldn't be disappointed and baby he was right. I'll be back to visit soon and may even purchase a membership. It's Self-Care Saturday, do yourself a favor and book an appointment at Orginia Thai. You won't be disappointed! read more

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These people were completely rude and refused to let me speak to a manager about an employee's unprofessional behavior. The African American woman with the mask behavior was condescending and hostile. She had the worst attitude and charged me for a 90 min massage when it was only an hr. Refused to give back the money and ignored phone calls. read more

I only have good things to say about my experience at Origins Thai Spa Absolute! Upon arrival I was greeted by name and the receptionist so nicely gave me a hair tie when I sheepishly announced I forgot to bring mine! I was promptly shown to a room. I enjoyed a Thai-Euro massage and it was fantastic. Da was my masseuse and she was the best. She asked what areas I wanted her to focus on and she listened. She also asked about pressure to ensure I was enjoying the treatment. After I was offered tea or water and allowed to relax in the sitting area for as long as I liked. Pro tip: there is complimentary parking behind the building, park in the OTS spaces. read more

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I have been receiving massages from Origins Thai SPA Absolute and have always been energized and amazed at the quality of care that I receive. I have had several masseuse's and each one brings their own unique touch to satisfy my body aches. I refuse to go anywhere else now that I have experienced this part of heaven on earth. I suffer from fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis and the care I receive allows me to live comfortably. Shout out to Mickey, Chay and Da...you are all amazing!!!!! Lott Unknown potentially read more

This is a great spot for facials and massages. Jada does an excellent job with my facials - my skin always looks great when she's done.

I had DA for a 60 minute reflexology session. It was very relaxing and made me fall asleep for a bit. I am now going to schedule another appointment at Origins Ann read more

Exceptional Customer Service- Awesome Facial from Jada- highly recommend. - LWinfrey

my first traditional thai massage. i was with malika. it was like cirque du soleil. she stepped on me. it was amaaazing! it'll be the only type of massage i get going forward. bye swedish, bye deep tissue! check in, youll get offered tea or water. when it's time, youll go upstairs. i was in a couple's room with my husband for the 120 traditional thai. my husband did not have a 5 star experience but i did, so def book my therapist: malika. the room was clean and smelled good. youll be offered their loose clothes so dont worry about what you wear. malika was very profressional, great pressure and technique. afterwords, youll be offered water or tea again. you can relax for a minute downstairs before you tip and check out. read more

Origins Thai Spa - Massage Therapy Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This is such a relaxing establishment. From the time you walk in and are offered hot tea to the slippers and bathrobe made for comfort. It's all made up for a wonderful city getaway without leaving the city. I received one of the best facials I've had in a long time and will definitely go back. I liked them so much on my first visit I bought a massage / facial combo as a gift for someone else before leaving. If you haven't gone yet, I highly recommend you do. read more

My 2nd visit to Origins will be my last. I went to Origins a few weeks ago for a deep tissue massage thinking I would get..well, a really strong massage digging DEEP into my pain points. Well, I was wrong, at least for the masseuse I got. I have a lot of knots around my shoulders, and every masseuse I've been to, including the cheap $60 ones back in NYC, would notice immediately and spend a good amount of trying to get the knots out. I can't remember the name of the person I got, I think it started with an L -- didn't even notice the very obvious knots. If she did, she decided to ignore it entirely. The massage started off like any other massage; very light pressure all over to get a feel for where the pain points are. Unfortunately, it ended the exact same way. I usually would've spoken up and asked to apply stronger pressure, but I sadly didn't even notice that the actual massage had started that I never got the chance to. I kept holding my tongue thinking she's going to start digging in, but nope. I was utterly confuse when she tapped me to tell me we were done. Sad part is, as she was walking out of the room, she commented "your muscles are really tight". Okay cool, so you DID notice, but you decided not to do anything about it? What a great use of my time and money. Needless to say, I won't be coming back here for a 3rd time. I'll be sticking to Malee for all future massages. The only reason I'm giving it a 2 is because the first time I went was for a Thai massage and that was pretty good. read more

The Thai massage was awesome. Poon was the best masseuse. I came in to the spa very tight and left relaxed, renewed, and with better flexibility. read more

BEWARE: This business does not care about their employees or other customers. I had to cancel due to having COVID (body aches, fever, coughing) and they told me I cannot reschedule or cancel - even though I called them in advance. I was told to come in because I would be charged regardless! To the owner/manager, do you not realize that you are putting people at serious risk?! Is someone's life worth less to you than $100?! Absolute pity. read more

I've been a member for quite some time now. Initially, I joined at the Arlington location, but I moved to Old Town last year. And let me tell you, I've fallen even more in love with this place, although that might have something to do with my masseur experience (not that I ever had a bad one in Arlington). Steven, my masseur, takes it to another level. I'm a big fan of deep tissue massages, and he's incredible at tailoring the experience to exactly what I need. It feels truly personalized, and I couldn't be happier! The place is very clean, everyone is super professional and very friendly, plus free parking! I couldn't recommend Thai Organ's Spa more - I have never keep a massage membership year over year until I switched to Thai! read more

I'm a spa snob and this is my favorite spa outside of hotels spas. Origins offers a serene and relaxing environment, with experienced masseuses and estheticians. My favorite is Malika! I've had a Thai massage, sports massage and relaxing massage. Each time I enjoy it more than the time before. She books fast so be sure to schedule your next massage before you leave! Tell them Jada sent you! read more

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I visited Origins Thai Spa for the first time last week for a massage and facial. I arrived a few minutes early to complete the intake forms and begin to relax. I was grateful for the parking they offer behind the building. I got a euro massage and while it wasn't the best massage (she didn't focus on the areas I asked her too) I was still relaxed at the end of it. I then received a facial. Coco was really nice but my facial was just so-so. She kept saying "your skin is great I don't see the imperfections you mentioned." That might explain why my pores were still clogged when I got home. My skin was brighter but I definitely think she could have done a better job. I will return in the future and maybe ask for different service providers or be very adamant about my requests. read more

Do not waste your money on a massage here; they may have gotten new ownership. My massage was subpar. I bought a 120 min massage on Groupon and got an unprofessional massage. I have had people practice on me for legitimate massage school and have had numerous massages in my lifetime. I may as well have gone to a cheap foot massage parlor as this massage was just as bad. The guy, Poon, can't even call him a massuese, rubbed my back w his forearms for 45 min, I then looked at the time because my back was hurting and told him to move on and to give me 30 min for my feet. Feet are easy to massage but somehow this guy did not even do well on this. I was so sad when I left, although I felt obligated to leave him a tip because receptionist asked and I wanted to avoid confrontation. Now that I think about it, I should be refunded for the entire waste of my time. Not what I thought this place was going to be, it's just a cheap massage parlor. Buyer beware! read more

One of the best massages I have ever had! The service was top shelf. They have a membership program but they're a bit too far away for me to take advantage of. However, if you are in the area, I would w recommend them. read more

I came here to visit the town and my husband needed massage so badly . Seeing the review from yelp , make me decided to book couple massage . Excellent customer service and massage therapists . You won't regret it ! read more

Highly recommend a monthly membership and seeing Jada for your facials. The spa is super clean and the staff is wonderful. Would come just for the tea! read more

My girlfriend and I went here this past weekend for massages, and we are already talking about when we will be back. The front desk staff are very welcoming and poured us some hot tea while we filled out the information forms and waited for the appointment to begin. The appointment began promptly on time, and we were walked through each step of the massage. The attention to detail here is really impressive - for example, they use peppermint oil to scent the face pillows which you will notice when you lay down on the mats. The herbal oils smell great as well - and nothing was overwhelming or irritatingly strong, either. Nancy and Da were excellent therapists and very skilled in their craft. We will certainly be requesting them again! Also - they have free parking in the back, which was nice considering how hard it can be to find street parking in Alexandria. read more

Love this place! From the ambience to how they greet you before and after. Came here after work for a Thai massage. It was different from other massages and I instantly felt a release of tension in my body. Although it's in Old Town they give free parking for clients and it's conveniently located near the WholeFoods off Duke. read more

I love the massages and service! It's a great place for a monthly membership. I would definitely recommend.

The place is clean, lovely, quiet and my Thai Massage was outstanding! Chay was well trained and left me rejuvenated and feeling fantastic. Plus free parking! I can't wait to go again, it was one of the best massages I have ever had. I love this place! read more

I had an enjoyable time at Origins Thai Spa. I booked Thai-Euro Aromatherapy massages for my boyfriend and I - each were $119. I'm seeing these reviews saying there are groupons online, I'm jealous! Highly wish I was able to find a discount because the prices were my only gripe here, which I do think it was worth it to treat yourself. The staff here is pleasant - they did not talk or interact with us much - I trusted them that they found and focused our problem spots, although I wished they debriefed us more on that afterwards. We had a couples massage, and I booked via phone so they set up the appointment for us. I wanted the thai-euro massages because I know the Thai massages can get rough, although now I'm curious and would be down to try. The aromatherapy was a very nice touch, and I loved the audio played during the session with flowing water and other sounds of nature. It's in an interesting location, unassuming to the eye that it would be a spa. But the decor inside is really pleasant and calming! Overall I would visit again! read more