*Part 3 Of 3* 2/1/25…read moreTHE MASSAGE EXPERIENCE: Once I dried myself off, I tried to put on the tiny woman's robe again, but the results were a nothing doing. In the end, I wrapped the robe around my waist and headed back into the room I started in. I could have saved myself the time and trouble by walking back to the room B.A.N, but that would be considered inappropriate and I probably would have been seen if I had. I saw no one walking back to the room. Back inside I saw i had missed a largely section of water still on my body. Drying off the water, I choose one of the massage beds that could be set up for couples massage. Personally, I prefer the solo experience of a massage. It's a me time thing. Once on the table, I found myself sandwiched between the fabric of soft sheets and a thin, but warm blanket. As a precautionary measure, I used my towel a a barrier between my naked body touching the sheets. It's just something I do at most Massage Establishments. I don't like putting my face in the face cradle, because people cough while in them and germs and viruses have a way of coming home with the new host. I either use a face barrier or don't use the face cradle/hole in the massage table. If i am asked about why this is, I normally say "I am claustrophobic" and that end the questions for that discussion. Some time passed between laying on the massage table and the next person who would be doing my massage. The Massage Therapist turned out to be a lady named Jen...at least I think so. Jen did not waste much time once in the room. She started with the preliminaries of needing and probing to loosen up my tight muscles. This seemed to take a while and I am not sure how much time was used out of my "50 minute massage." 50 minutes is not an hour massage and its very...oh, well get to that. Jen ended up climbing on to the table doing what I call The Cat Massage. She used her knees, arms and body weight to massage my upper and lower body. I found this enjoyable while it lasted. Once the preliminaries were over, sections of my body were exposed from the sheets to be massage. Jen followed her training of draping for a professional massage therapy session. Jen massaged the arms, shoulders back, glutes, legs and feet. This cover the 50 minutes and did not include the face and front of my body. The massage was okay, but I did not feel completely satisfied at the end of the massage. My body had only had moisturized by massage cream onto half my body. I spend time getting the other half of my body up to par before getting dressed. I still think 50 minutes is not enough and felt incomplete. It like the Baltimore Ravens performance of failing to achieve a superbowl appearance from 2018-2024...depressing and incomplete. Maybe I should follow Kratos's advise of "Keep your expectations low and you'll never be disappointed"...as far as the playoffs are concerned...but I am digressing here. I felt like Strider Hiryū running down the ramp on my way back to my vichele. Thoughts were running through my head. All and all the $210 not including time was a bit pricy, but worth the body scrubbing and Bath for $130...If one chooses that as an option. You also get ten bucks off of you are paying in cash for whatever service you aquire. Keep in mind, it will most like have to be above $60 to get this $10 discount. "I could be wrong now, but I don't think so." I will be back here to do this again, but with the things I talked about in this review. I will have another updated review when this happens. Oh, and the missing ten minutes out of ACTUAL 60 MINUTE MASSAGE can make a significant difference to that individual. You might want to look into that. not a sermon just a thought.

What a gem this place is! My husband gave me a gift card, so it was my first time in. Jenny did a…read morefantastic job--even quieted down some of my noisier joints :-O Can't wait to go back!

Clean, relaxing, great staff! I always feel rejuvenated and alive after each treatment. I have been…read morea client for years and keep coming back. I have tried all 3 , Cryotherapy, Infrared and Thermatic. Each provides a different benefit to your body mind and spirit. Booking is uber easy and flexible scheduling. Do yourself a huge favor and book a package at Alpha Cryo Tysons location!

The staff was awesome, very knowledgeable and friendly the service was great, very clean and…read moremodern, overall a great experience.

What a gem! Their offerings were a dream come true and so close to home…read more Buying a personal sauna is expensive BUT what Atlas Bodyworks offers makes it very affordable without me having to purchase my own sauna. Thank You, Atlast Bodyworks!!!

I've been a customer of Atlas Bodyworks for 8 years, and one of the highlights of my weekly routine…read moreis the infrared sauna. It's truly been a game-changer in my healing journey. Not only does it help with detoxification, but the deep, restful sleep I get after a sauna session is unlike anything else. What keeps me coming back, though, isn't just the wonderful sauna experience--it's Robert, the owner. He goes above and beyond to treat every customer like family, which is something you won't find at most places. The care, attention, and personal touch he provides make Atlas Bodyworks feel like more than just a business. Highly recommend!

To Annzie A, They…read moremust take down all your info from your DL, for even a trial. You're exercising with their paying members and anything may happen. They must know who you for any type of emergency, if someone gets hurt, assaulted, something is damaged or stolen. You must be identified, for almost everything you do. From FBI family. Master Personal Trainer Brian G

I came here using a 7-day pass…read more Unfortunately, I didn't realize that the 7 days is effective as soon as the pass is emailed. Upon signing up for the 7 day pass, I received a text from Amir. Luckily, he was flexible and let me come at the end of March. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by Isaac, who was extremely friendly and informative. We went through the entire walk through, and on my 2nd visit, he went over the prices. The only thing I didn't like is that they take down all the information from our Driver's License even if it's just a trial. Since this is considered a boutique gym, the classes are the main focus and driver for memberships. They get crazy busy and packed, but are only held at certain times of the day..and not Friday evenings. The classes include (but with different names): yoga, boxing, cycling and CS4. I was only able take one class--Ride with Lauren--and WOW it was fun and vibrant! I came back another day for leg day to try out the equipment. I was very fascinated by the TechnoGym equipment--beautiful, unique machines and all in pristine condition. There were SO MANY options for upper, lower, cardio, etc. Additionally, there is a separate cross fit area, where they hold classes and it is open to members. There is a recovery section, which includes compression sleeves, cryotherapy and massage chairs, which are convenient but I believe separate from the monthly gym membership. Also, there is a spa, whcih is definitely 3rd party and not included in the monthly membership. There is 2 hour parking available in the garage, which is validated at the front desk.

East Wing Massage has been in Vienna for many years but somehow, this is the…read morefirst time we have gone.  The massage was thorough and a good pressure and the facilities were clean and quiet.  We appreciated the soft music playing but only wish it could have been commercial free as the ads kind of broke the tranquil mood of the music.  The staff was very pleasant and the charge is very reasonable.  Our only other suggestion might be to have a little more light in the treatment rooms as customers are getting ready for the massage.  It was pretty dark and hard to see where to put things.  These points are minor and we were very happy with the massages we received and would definitely recommend East Wing Massage.  There is also plenty of parking and it is conveniently located.

This place has not been reviewed in a few years but it is great. I threw my back out doing yard…read morework, and was able to walk in with no issues. Very nice, simple, clean studio right in the heart of Vienna. Staff was great and most importantly the massage was superior. Thank you to the team.

I highly recommend Aura Spa Reston. I had an IV and lymphatic drainage treatment this week and…read morefeel amazing. The staff was friendly and the RN was exceptional.

This is my favorite hidden place in Virginia. I'm forever…read moregoing to gatekeep this place. Really clean, affordable and the food is amazing.

- No frills but everythjng you need - Hot tub, scrub…read moretreatments in back, saunas - Lots of space - Great food in the dining hall! - Nice workers :) - As long as you're okay with being fully nude it's not too crowded since it's smaller and $30 admission

I've been a member at VIDA Fitness for about a year now, and my mom is actually a founding member,…read moreso I've seen the gym from both a long-term and more recent perspective. When I first joined, the experience felt aligned with the "luxury" brand they promote. The classes are still a highlight because they're engaging, well-run, and one of the main reasons I've stayed. I also genuinely like the bar area, and most of the food I've had has been solid. That said, the biggest issue for me, and it's a major one... is cleanliness. It's honestly disturbing to see the same stains on the gym floors day after day. I understand the flooring is a neutral color, but that's not an excuse for it to look visibly dirty all the time. The areas near the windows and equipment are especially bad. At $200/month, I expect a consistently clean facility, and that standard is not being met. The bathrooms are no better. The floors often look stained and unclean, and there are almost never toilet seat covers available in the women's restroom. It feels like basic upkeep is being missed regularly. The cold plunge has also been an issue!! I've gone to use it before and noticed a visible film, which made it completely unusable. That shouldn't happen in a facility marketed as high-end. On top of that, the staff isn't particularly welcoming or attentive, which adds to the overall disconnect between the brand and the actual experience. To be fair, not all of this falls solely on the gym.. many members don't wipe down equipment after using it. But that's exactly why there needs to be stronger oversight and more consistent cleaning protocols in place. During the summer, the rooftop pool gets extremely crowded. The pool itself is nice, but it's clear they need more staffing during peak months. Service becomes very slow, which takes away from what could otherwise be a great amenity. As someone who works in facilities and understands operations, this feels like a management issue. There needs to be more attention to daily maintenance, cleaning standards, and overall quality control. Right now, it simply does not reflect the luxury experience being advertised. I'm willing to give it a little more time to improve, but based on my experience so far, I would rate it a 2.5 out of 5

The Reston VIDA is such a vibe. Overall, it's super clean and usually pretty dead (which is nice)…read more I've taken two heated yoga classes with Stefania and really enjoyed them. She gives a variety of posture options so that you can practice at your level. The music is very regular but given the location and demographic, I get it . Lol Every staff member I've interacted with has been pretty nice. They offer courtesy locks at the front desk if you forget yours. They also offer validation, but if you move too quickly past the front desk, you probably won't notice the little scanner that allows you to just scan your thing. Unfortunately, I paid for parking my first time here because I didn't know and nobody told me, but it's all good. I will say, this location is very different from all other Vida locations I have been to. This one definitely gives a more luxurious feel and can honestly be treated quite a bit like a spa. My main complaints are as follows: the actual restroom section of the locker rooms need work. There is absolutely no reason that every time I have been there, I struggle to find a stall with toilet seat covers. Usually, there is only one stall that is stocked with toilet seat covers. And several of the other stalls are usually full of unflushed feces and urine. Also, I do not know what the small towel situation is here. The first time I came, they had literally no towels. I even asked the front desk and they informed me that they did not have any at that time. Very weird because locations like the one on U St. always have a ton. The next time I came, their towel offerings looked very sad. They had like two or three in each little shelf section of the towel shelf. Again, not what I'm used to from Vida. Important notes: -the steam room and sauna are both co-ed. You've been warned. I was a little shocked the first time I went in there and saw that it was full of men. Some of them were literally just wrapped in a towel from the waist down. No thank you. -they have an ice bath, which is amazing. I enjoy my time in there. You are supposed to make reservations through the app. However, I have been walked in on multiple times despite having the door closed while being there. I also see people just walk in randomly to use it and when I check the app, there are still reservations for that timeslot, so it seems like people just use it whenever they want. I do not like that. Overall, it's a really nice location. You can tell it's newer and they are still working out some kinks. But please get some toilet seat covers.

I joined Equinox at this location about a year ago, and have really enjoyed my time as a member…read morehere. Every morning, I'm greeted by the staff who always has the most up-beat and welcoming energy. Each month there is some kind of wellness event held for the members which I've really enjoyed being able to attend.

Equinox Tysons Corner -- BEWARE…read more Extremely shady cancellation practices. I went into the club four months ago specifically to cancel my membership. I spoke with an employee, clearly told him I wanted to cancel, and was told I was good to go. Now, four months later, Equinox is claiming there is no cancellation request on file and telling me I owe four months of membership fees. Convenient. This also isn't an isolated issue. The BBB has numerous recent complaints involving Equinox and cancellation problems, continued billing, and customers being sent through unnecessary hoops just to cancel. A luxury gym with a premium price should have premium customer service. Instead, this feels like a deliberate game of "you can join easily, but good luck getting out." Document everything if you're a member. I would not recommend Equinox Tysons Corner.