Full body hot stone massage for 60 minuets was awesome! Great little spot. They also do couples…read moremassages. Vicky was my masseuse and she was very professional and kind. I was not hassled to join a membership or monthly fees, like I would have in other places. All I wanted was a relaxing massage and that's exactly what I got!

Worst experience I ever had. I just wanted a relaxing chair massage. I dont know what you would…read morecall what was done other than awful and painful. I left feeling worse than I went in. It was just alot of poking slapping and pulling of my hair. I wasnt asked any questions on why I was there or where I was having pain. They didnt even ask my name. When she finished beating me up I was quickly ushered out without having a chance to get my barings. I so do not recommend this place and have never given a negative review before but it was just so bad.

I dig Natural Therapy Spa. The services are diverse and well done even though the prices have gone…read moreup since I started going monthly in May 2021. However, all the massage places in the area have the same increase. There is free parking with two designated spots since it is a busy strip. They do well with limited English. Things they could do to make it five stars: my roommate and I noticed, they do not consistently have the same amount of time. I set my watch now. They could put a sign on the door when full so the workers don't have to leave to answer the door and phone. I'd love if they could get the hot towels ready in the room--they are all big enough--so no one is freezing while waiting for the massage personnel to return. And don't ask for more of a tip; it's just tacky.

Tonight, we had one of the best couples massages we have ever had. We have not had a massage quite…read morelike the 2 hour massage we had. It was a surprise gift for my husband's birthday so it was last minute. I called in the morning requesting a couples massage. I was hopeful that I could at least get an hour, but instead, we were able to get a 2 hour massage at 7:30pm. It was perfectly relaxing, thorough, and deep tissue with hot stones. I could feel the deepness, and yet it was not painful. My husband was overly impressed! We were worried at first because the atmosphere was not like a spa or traditional massage place we normally go to, but it was clean, relaxing, and super affordable for the quality received.

*this is now called Crescent Solace massage AMAZING…read moreMASSAGE!! I've been here numerous times and the massage is always wonderful! It's a nondescript storefront tucked away in a shopping center between a nail spa and a bar, but the service is top quality! Five stars !!!

One of the greatest massages I have ever had. This place is clean, friendly, fair priced and in a…read moregreat location where I don't have to pay to park. Get a good meal from olive branch and head over for a massage at this place. The name has changed to crescent solace.

I had settled on 2 stars until the masseuse asked me for a tip by knocking on the desk and then…read morespeaking. This was after her lackluster massage. Definitely the chance you take when you go to some of the massage places in Metairie. Kinda run down, furniture in dark corners, out of service makeshift Vichy, the air conditioning barely works. Dreary at its best. She was not a massage therapist...her timing was off, kneeding was unbalanced--no wonder they collect pay upfront. Leaning onto me from wrong positioning at the table and poor posture, her range was limited like her English. I found her to be a little rude. Microagrresions like knocking and like leaving the door open. I got her name, Mina, and told her I won't be back due to her subpar service.

My husband and I went to get a couples massage here on our anniversary. We paid up front: $200 for…read more90-minute massages. I am a massage therapist and would NEVER... EVER... EVER... do any of the unethical things that these ladies did. My husband must have had the same lady as Audrey F. This lady massaged his outer thighs with appropriate pressure and technique, but, when it came to his inner thighs she not only massaged in a sensual manner, but she was also making noises like she was getting something from it. Also, when he was on his stomach, she straddled his head while she worked on his shoulders. (She is lucky I didn't see her doing this!) When he flipped to his back, he kept his eyes on her, and every time, she was either looking at him, or turning around looking at me. She constantly told him, your wife is here, yet she kept looking back at me. At one point, I looked her and caught her looking back at me. She made him very uncomfortable. He has never experienced a massage in this manner. Now, the lady that gave me the massage, at one point, covered my eyes with a towel and walked out of the room. (Which is when I saw the lady that was massaging my husband, looking back at me, as if she was doing something unethical.) Prior to this, I noticed a couple of things: 1. The sheet used to "cover" me, barely did. 2. Draping was less than appropriate: She flipped the sheet up, exposing my underwear, & when flipping from my stomach to my back, she lifted the sheet on her side, exposing my breast. Once done, we went to leave, and they were standing at the counter asking for a tip. My husband asked for change for $100. He told them he wanted to tip them $10 each, totaling $20. She took the $100 bill and handed him $20 back and was going to keep the $80. I told her, Oh No!!! $20 for the tip. It appalls me how places like this do this!!!! If I would have known about my husband's experience beforehand, they wouldn't have gotten a penny more. I nearly ended the sessions based off of my experience. For future reference: 1. Always make sure their license is visible. If not, they are most likely not licensed to practice. There should be 1 license for each "Massage Therapist".... Most places like this either don't have any licenses on display, or they have only 1 license thinking this suffices for all of them. 2. Tips should be at the discretion of the client. Tips should NEVER be demanded! You pay for the service, anything extra would be based off of their professionalism, & your satisfaction of the massage. 3. You, the client, have a right to end a session any time you feel uncomfortable and should be refunded at that time.

The massage experience was average overall. I went with a one hour combination massage which was…read morehalf an hour of a full body and half an hour of a foot massage. Both were done on the same table, which was new for me. I'm used to sitting for the foot massage which I always felt was more effective. The lady giving me the massage was really nice. She checked in some, but the massage wasn't as satisfying as I was hoping for. I probably should have given more direction on areas to focus on before we even started. When it was time to pay they indicated that they took cash only. I didn't realize this when I entered as I didn't see any signs indicating this when I walked in. The ATM machine probably was the giveaway. I'm not sure that I'll be coming back to this location, but will continue the search for a massage place in New Orleans!

Worst massage I ever had - lady was on her phone the whole time texting with one hand - happened…read moreover the whole hour

Amazing Work.Don't judge a book by it's cover.To book this appointment was hard because of the…read moreLanguage barrier.On top of that.The ladies are doing the job and sometimes answering the phone.But The Work spoke for itself.This was over the top work.So please Tip. I gave $20 because I've gone to other top spas before like on Magazine st & this was way better. From the dry massage then the oil and lotion. To the hot rocks, then they flipped us like pancakes and did the front. I will definitely go back again.

Arranged for a two person couples massage. Was very excited and upon leaving the owners (I guess)…read moreharassed us for tips. It was super uncomfortable, there was no moment for us to tip via card because they demanded we pay with cash and upon leaving she attempted to take the $20 bill given to her when asked for change. Was extremely rude and unprofessional service. Also answered the phone and door during massage and talked the entire massage. How is one supposed to actually relax?

Oh my gosh!!!!! Hands of Essence... how about HANDS FROM HEAVEN?????? Renata is a god-send when it…read morecomes to massages!!!! Not realizing how knotted up my body was when I came in, Renata was able to massage me, relax me, then educate me regarding my body & the stress I was carrying. I came in for a relaxing massage, but instead I got a massage & very helpful information regarding my body!!!! Talk about a bonanza!!! Additionally, Renata further aided in my relaxation process by providing the level of modesty (regarding my body) that made me comfortable. Not many times does a therapist that takes the time to inquire about your comfort level; whether your 1st or 100th time, this can be an issue. My hot stone massage wasn't long enough, as I didn't want her to stop. From the top to the bottom, there wasn't area that was untouched by her. She made sure all my muscles received a fair amount of stimulation and "unkinking"; as I was truly full of knots. I found the pricing to be fair & in-line with the cost of similar services at other locations. I am super ecstatic about Hands Of Essence & this will now be my go-to-massage salon.

As first-timers for the couples massage, my husband and I…read morewere beyond satisfied. We received the deep tissue massage...Renata did my husband and Terrell did mine. Finding the location was a little tricky, since our GPS got us stuck in the library's parking lot. Don't go that way if your GPS tells you! Just look for the Napoleon Room, and the sigh for Hands of Essence is in the corner downstairs. Renata and Terrell answered all our questions that we did and didn't know to ask. They made us feel like comfortable and focused on the areas we pointed out to even. We can't wait to go back!

Excellent massage! Clean and professional with a relaxed…read moreatmosphere. Parking was not an issue, but I went around 1:00 so I can't speak to other times. I will be back.

Great place to get a massage. Masseuse is very attentive to pressure and any aches or pains…read more Also it's a very clean place and you get a full hour massage not 50 minutes like some national chains Highly recommended