I had heard so good things about this place so I called on a whim yesterday when I was feeling…read morestressed & got a 1 hour massage w "C C" . ( price is very fair 80$ an hour- there is a 4% surcharge to use cards, so bring cash to save & don't forget to tip I asked for a NMT ( Neuromuscular Therapy massage ) which is stronger than most - and CC didn't disappoint! I was surprised at how strong she was . CC used her arms as well as hands for a deep soothing , almost stretching at times massage . She even pulled my fingers and I felt them pop ! That was so relaxing! This neck thing she did by pulling upward was also amazing ! As someone else has mentioned - English isn't the first language here so there are menus on the wall when you walk in - you point at the amount of time you want , the different types of massage ( Swedish , hot stone etc ) be sure you are clear . There is a clock that has a timer in your room - and you do get the ENTIRE hour! (Most places give you 45 min .) if you want lavender or coconut oil it's an extra 10$ ( I am not big on scents so didn't add this ) It was honestly the best massage I've had in Birmingham! CC is amazing ! And there is a system to how she worked ( I tried to point out my shoulders hold most tension & not sure she understood completely- but she covered EVERYTHING! She used a warm oil at one time and even took care to make sure my hair was covered w a towel ) They have a massage here I've never seen offered elsewhere in Bham -where they walk on your back ! ( I noticed the bars over the table where they hold on as they do this I think a lot of men must like this. ) . I didn't want that because I'm a 63-year-old woman. I would definitely use CC again. ) I cant recommend this place highly enough- BUT you need to be very clear about what you want -because as I said, English is not their first language . Someone left a bad review and mentioned that it looked dirty. (?) and not fancy enough compared to a Bham spa -I can tell you they don't spend their money on fancy furniture , but it is in a nice part of town. ( Vestavia ) i prefer to spend my $ on the actual massage as I have had some very bad massages at some very " fancy " spas and hotels . The entire placd was clean & simple . They had a hygienic face cover in place for me to place my face on.- the room is dark and calming w zen music I saw someone said they didn't think these people were LMT but of course they are licensed I didn't have to look at the degree to tell CC had been trained as a LMT . I have had friends that visited here & recommended to me & Im so grateful. There's not much talking during the massage but I could tell she was reacting to my sounds or if I moved ( etc ) if I said " that feels nice ", it was a strongest massage I have ever had from a woman , but she didn't hurt me I asked for your "Neuromuscular Therapy Massage" ( NMT )which is much stronger than a Swedish . I have never had a better massage ! I will be coming back here regularly. They're a wonderful place and no , they're not "fancy "if you want to pay $100 extra to go to a spa - you do you ! I have been getting massages in Birmingham for the last 20 years and I can tell you this is by far the best massage I've ever gotten . I look forward to trying the hot stone, Swedish & a foot massage soon! It's very easy to find and parking is simple - I called and asked for a massage at 2 pm - I wasn't asked to to fill out a bunch of forms and I was taken straight back.

Absolutely; the best deep tissue massage I have ever had by Allen! I have very tense muscles due to…read morea 7 level spinal fusion.

They are fantastic. You need to be clear with how much or little pressure you want- then you are…read moregolden.

I can't be the only one that loves Tao Massage. They're open for extended hours, have the best…read moreemployees, fair prices and work out all the kinks. Every masseuse I've had has taken great care of me and been responsive to any vocalizations of problem areas. The best part is they bring things to my attention that I may not have even noticed and work it out. I used to come here regularly when I lived in Bham the first time years ago. To know they are still here with the same high quality service makes me happy each time I return.

Great, consistent service. Hard working and always words the full session. Gets to know her…read moreclients so she can treat the right every time

I decided to look for a last minute massage after two day of sleeping in a hotel bed and feeling…read morepretty much sore all over. To my surprise they had an opening on New Years Eve. I hit the Uber and was there in 20 minutes. They got me right in and I was not disappointed. A 1 hour massage and she hit all my sore areas. I went in with zero expectations since I don't live in this area and walked out with a top 5 massage I've ever had.

Made an appointment for 9am. Got a text 5 minutes before my appointment, from the therapist saying…read moreshe was running late because she was on the phone with her lawyer. Wtf. Told her I was good and wouldn't be keeping my appointment. Who wants to rush into a massage appointment? Joke

Ann really knew her stuff when it came to massage therapy. She was kind enough to reach out before…read morethe massage to explain the directions on how to find her office. I had a two hour massage for $150. I could definitely feel the knots coming out as she worked out the parts of my body I circled on my 'need work' form. She is chatty while you get the massage, but she was very friendly and upbeat the whole time. Some people like quiet, so I just felt like I should throw that out there, just in case. However, even with the chattiness, she never let her hands go still. They worked their magic and I appreciate that!

I got a facial with Ella and it was genuinely the best facial of my life!! The products are such…read morehigh quality and the environment was so relaxing. I'll definitely be coming back and will be recommending to all my friends!

Amazing people and fantastic job on me and my wife's nails! Walk right in and they sat us a chair…read moreand with to work on some every sore feet!

Great massage, very professional and friendly staff however language is a barrier for some.read more

This is my first massage. I chose this one.I am very responsible to say that the masseurs here have…read morevery professional skills and are very powerful. Her massage penetrated into my body. After working for 14 hours continuously, I got a very comfortable massage. I feel that I won't feel tired for a week. I recommend you to go to this massage shop.

I had an incredible experience at Escape Day Spa on Broadway in Homewood. The environment is…read moreserene, and the aesthetics are just beautiful. Miss Laurie, my massage therapist, was fantastic and she has over 30 years of experience, and it truly showed. I enjoyed every minute of my 60-minute massage. Highly recommend!

Have been here before to receive a massage and had a great experience. The latest time I went for…read morethe autumn glow facial. Very pleasant experience. Was greeted with a mimosa and other complimentary beverages and snacks. My esthetician and I talked literally the whole service which I enjoyed. I felt so refreshed and rejuvenated after. Highly recommend this place.

I walked in and before any one saw me they yelled "welcome, are you ready for massage". Once the…read morewoman came around the corner and saw that I was a black male she instantly told me no massage. I asked just today or ever. She said "Ever, we're not doing massages" which was very odd being that it was 5pm & they close at 8pm. I asked for prices for the future & she kept saying "no massage" so I have no choice but to call it racism. I left and don't recommend any one go there.

Great massage. One of the best I've ever had besides my Korean ex. Asked if I wanted Deep, said yes…read moreand exactly what I got! Been having shoulder and knee pain both are gone now... Beautiful therapist also! Made it such relaxing and kept checking if I was ok...

The best massage parlor in town. It is extremely clean and the masseuses are very professional. I…read morehighly recommend this place as the number one in town.

Thanks for another great massage. I gone to Relax Massage a few times, it's close and convenient…read moreand easy to set an appointment. All the therapist are talented. However, Mary knows her way around tight and sore back muscles. While she doesn't talk much, except to make sure I'm still breathing. I get the medium plus pressure and feel like I've had a massage, I couldn't image living thru her hard pressure. Will I go again, absolutely! Will I ask for Mary, positively!

Fantastic massage! I had never been here before until this weekend. I did the 90-minute deep…read moretissue massage and it was amazing! She used the hot stones on my back and legs about half way through. I'm definitely coming back.