OMG!! This place is amazing. Tina was who did my massage and she was wonderful. This was my first…read moretime at a traditional community Chinese massage spa like this and I was definitely missing out. Pressure was perfect, time spent on each part of my body was even and well thought out. Make an appointment if you are wanting specific timeframe. Also consider bringing cash for discounted rate. Also please be kind as this is a traditional Chinese massage spa and folks who work here are amazing at what they do and speak their language of origin. Be patient and relax because what they do is hard work!

I am visiting Boston and I searched up "best massage places" on TikTok which led me here. I saw a…read morefew good reviews and I love a good hole in the wall, so I decided why not! Trust me, I wanted to love this place so bad!!! I was so excited and came in with a positive attitude. The massage itself is not typical. You stay clothed and there are no rooms, just curtain dividers which kind of threw me off but whatever, I was still feeling hopeful. My first red flag was the fact that they did not ask my preference regarding the gender of the masseuse. They gave me a man which I don't typically allow but it was fine because I was clothed. Anyways, the part of the massage, the head and neck was nice. The feet portion was absolutely horrendous. My standards are not high but this straight up did not feel good at all. He had two long nails that were DIGGING into my skin when he was "massaging". Genuinely every moment I was wishing for it to be over. Even without the nails, it would still have been uncomfortable because the pressure points and areas where he was massaging were not right. I actually left feeling worse. I understand that I could have gotten up and left but I wanted to see if it would eventually improve? When I was paying, the woman arrogantly asked "how will you be paying for the tip?". I told her I would not be tipping because I didn't enjoy the service and she demanded reasoning... what is up with these people? I feel so annoyed that I wasted my money on this!! I take responsibility for not standing up for myself but I'm still pissed! My feet hurt even now while writing this. I'm sure the quality of service differs between employees but I wouldn't take my chances.

The therapist are very polite and give great massages. This place is a bargain! I highly recommend…read moreit!

The quality of the back massage was very good, and I felt relaxed afterward. The room temperature…read morewas a bit low, which slightly affected comfort.

I was a first time guest and requested a male, they set me up with Danny and he was amazing! I came…read morein for a 60 and ended up extended it to 90! He listened to my needs and made sure he worked out all of my knots and tension. I will definitely be back. Thank you.

Very courteous, professional, and a clean environment in a great location. I was greeted as I…read morewalked in and then discussed what massage style was needed, I elected Deep Tissue, they applied a nice even pressure that worked out the knots. Highly recommend.

They are closed due to Covid until further notice. This post is as of October 20, 2022. You can…read moretext (617) 792-6304 to inquire when they will re-open.

O. M. G. Fong's Massage Therapy is a gem of a find in Boston Chinatown. Over the years I have…read moregradually been doing some major damage to my back via working late hours and tolerating the stress at work. I've gotten many, many massages over the years to help relieve the dull and nagging pain I have in my neck and upper back. I have a Massage Envy subscription (which I just terminated today) plus I go to a number of Chinese and Thai massage places to supplement. When I found Fong's Massage Therapy I was looking for the highest rated Yelp! business in Boston Chinatown... And then it was history... I actually just showed up randomly on a Sunday to see if I could get a session in. First, I was expecting a store front on the main level of Washington Street but it's actually in an office building of sorts where you have to buzz in. There's no major signage for Fong's except for the buzzer label. The office is nice and very comfortable (nice cool temperature, soothing lighting and music and comfy BarcaLoungers for waiting. I didn't have an appointment but Kathy was available. I didn't realize it was cash only so I said I would come back after going to the ATM. However Kathy offered to perform the treatment and then I could go get cash but just leave my ID. I was like wow! And I wasn't sure what to do so I ended up doing what she suggested. The first session was amazing. Kathy basically checks out what's wrong and then administers the appropriate treatment. The method here is not like some of the many (excellent) massage therapists employ where there's almost a set sequencing of therapy. I was really tight so Kathy walked on me first to loosen me up. And then the remainder of the session was pretty intense--I usually fall asleep during no my massage therapy sessions but the pain was so intense and body work so deep that I couldn't fall asleep! The first session was so good that I set up an appointment for about 10 days later. During my second session I had gua-sha (spooning) done. This is where Kathy too lo a Chinese soup spoon and "scraped" it all over my back, neck and arms. Wow, I felt really good afterwards. Fong also checked me out as Kathy saw that I had a mountain of a knot on my back. Fong said there was a misalignment and that an adjustment would be helpful. I wasn't mentally ready to get adjusted then but I am today (third session). I am waiting for my treatment and I am hearing the "screams" of pain coming from the patient currently being treated. I can't wait!

I had two 1 1/2 hour full body massages July 31& Aug 1 of 2026. I am 75 and have had back…read morereconstruction, a shoulder replacement and a torn rotator cuff. Thanks to Lulu's expert care, I went to 2 Fenway concerts that weekend and danced like I was 35! Not a fancy place and their language skills are challenging to overcome but the Chinese technique worked miracles!

I was traveling from out of State and after days of lots of walking, my feet were sore and achy. I…read morewas staying nearby and I stumbled across this spa and walked in and got a 1 hour foot massage. The massage was nice and soothing on my feet however, the talking, conversation between my masseuse and the front desk person called for not much of a relaxing experience. Once it was time to pay (cash) I was told the minimum tip was $15.00. So with that said, it was an "OK", experience.

I've been here twice and gotten 2 different services, the 60 mins Asian Body Works (Tuina) with Hot…read moreStones and the 60 mins Foot Reflexology with Asian Body Works. The massage has always been very good and reception is very nice. Both times I have used a Groupon and booked an appointment for the same or next day (once I called because I was close by and they got me in for an appointment 10 mins later). Maybe it's because I go on weekdays, but they seem to have lots of availability. The massage is always very thorough and my body feels excellent after. They tend to use firm pressure -- I don't mind some pain during my massage but you can ask them to be lighter. Language barrier can be an issue so you may want to let reception know before you go in for the massage. The 60 mins Asian Body Works (Tuina) with Hot Stones was full body including scalp and face but not feet and you removed your clothes. The 60 mins Foot Reflexology with Asian Body Works included a foot soak, focused on feet and legs, and you kept your clothes on for the body works massage. I preferred the body works with hot stones from masseuse David, who asked multiple time if the pressure was good and it really felt amazing! If you care more about the foot massage and less about the body, then I would opt for the foot reflexology (the massage I had was fantastic as well). The space is clean, beds are very comfortable, and ambiance is nice. The different massage areas are divided by screens rather individual rooms separated by walls. I don't mind this, but I can see how some would not prefer it. When I went for the foot reflexology, I was in a shared room with a stranger -- this was fine for me because you do not remove your clothes for this service. I found it a little weird initially but did not care during the actual massage; again, I can see how some people may not enjoy this setup. Overall, Nomad offers very high quality massage at a reasonable price point, not overly extravagant. I will definitely go back regularly!

Decor: 4/5 Quality of massage: 2/5…read moreSense of relaxation: 1/5 When you walk in, the chic bohemian decor is inviting. However, the massage is where this place falls apart. The spa doesn't have separate rooms, rather it's one massive hall, separated by cloth curtains. Which means you can hear EVERYTHING!! You hear the opening of packages, the bathroom, the customer next to you saying "oh my god yea", the staff walking back n forth, the tap running in their kitchen... everything!!! To make this worse, the massage itself was terrible. They placed a towel on my back and massaged me over the towel in an elbow 'poking' manner rather than a normal kneading style. I left the spa feeling rather bruised than relaxed. This was the second time I've had a terrible experience at Nomad - will definitely not be returning.

I really needed a massage and I stopped by Jian Min because I've always seen it on my walks around…read moreChinatown. This is located on the ground level and when you first walk in, it's very clean and relaxing. I did a walk in on the weekend and they were able to help me with a 60 min massage immediately. You need to pay for the service first and they're also cash only. They bring you to a room where it's pretty no frills, but the massage was amazing. My masseuse told me to tell her if she needed to change the pressure, and she was able to accommodate. She focused heavily on my neck and lower back, and she was so strong - in the best way because I like deep tissue massages. She spent a full 60 min with me and towards the end, she advised me to do cupping. I didn't see this as upselling - she seemed concerned that there was still tension. I did the cupping and she even mentioned that she was doing to do cupping all over my body instead of just my back because of the tension. After 1 hour and 15 min, I was done and felt less tension in my muscles. I would definitely come back. They were reasonably priced and I felt great at the end.

DO NOT GO HERE. We chose this place because of the great reviews, but our experience was absolutely…read moreunacceptable. The business is cash-only, and they require you to pay before the massage. We booked a couples massage, and throughout the entire massage, the two masseuses were speaking to each other. At one point, someone actually walked into our room during the massage and simply said, "Sorry!" Given the extremely unprofessional experience, we decided not to leave a tip. The staff then yelled at us and refused to let us leave until we tipped. Fortunately, my fiancé was able to get us out of the situation. This was incredibly uncomfortable and, frankly, frightening. I would strongly recommend avoiding this place. It did not feel safe.

I have been in a lot of pain, and got a massage a week ago, it was wonderful. Because it was the…read morefirst thing in a while that helped my back pain, I immediately scheduled another appt for the next week with the woman who gave me my massage. On the day of the appointment, I was asked to come in earlier. I wasn't able to, but said I could come in later. She agreed. I made the mistake of assuming it would be with the same person, I was wrong. The massage was just ok, it did not hit any of the same spots as the massage by the first woman, and I honestly left feeling upset and more tense than when I got there. I realize this is a first world problem, but I don't spend money on myself often. Not to mention it did nothing to help my pain, the whole reason I booked a second appointment.

Thank you for the best Massage ever and I will be back again. Love mike heath You guys are the…read morebest.

Help Me Relax was an excellent place with outstanding customer service and a truly excellent…read moremassage. From the moment I called to check availability until the time I left, everything was handled very professionally. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made the entire experience relaxing and seamless. I would definitely recommend this place and will be returning again if I'm in the city again.

Oh my. I've been here twice now and every time exceeds my expectations. She gets knots out that I…read moredidn't even know I had. Incredible massage technique and super amazing stretching. I can't wait to come back this place is so worth it with incredible prices.

Booked in advance a couples massage for. Sunday morning. I have been here once before but mannyyyyy…read moreyears ago. theres parking in the back. very cute area of somerville and very easy to find. we got they a little early and they brought us right in. they offer spa slippers at the door for you to switch out and get comfy. the couples massage room was very cozy, feng shui, and warm. they was designated space for your jackets, clothes, and personal belonging. the music was perfect and relaxing, the table was heated which was a nice tough. the massage itself was amazing just as i remember from years ago! they ask you where you want to focus but the massage is head to toe. i had so many knots in my upper back and she did an amazing job getting it all out. we cant wait to come back!! PS bring cash!

Authentic Thai massage that was just what my body needed. To get to them you go up a flight of…read morestairs and it's the door on the right. The ladies were very kind and the massage bed was comfortable. The only thing that took away from the experience was some street noise since rooms all had windows. I'd definitely go back though, overall great. Cash discount