Since I gotta pay out of pocket for massage now, I thought I'd try Chinatown and see how it stands…read moreup against the rmt I've had over the years. I'm no expert but this was possibly shiatsu, although they told me this was Chinese massage, and it was different from the usual rmt in that they press on points as well as the usual moves. I was super happy with the service and value. Also the amount of effort she put into the job. I asked for 45 minutes which is $50 cash and seems a fairly standard price in Chinatown. The pace was much faster than I'm used to and it seemed that I almost got the usual 90 minutes worth in 45. Of course it's not the same, but quite impressive amount of work over the 45 minutes with no downtime or inefficiency. The room was small, clean and quiet, although I went in the evening when it wasn't busy. There was soft Chinese folk guitar twanging playing quietly in the room and the lighting was nice. The white disposable sheet on the table was great. I met two ladies when I went in, and it seemed like they were the only ones there. One was better at English. The one that massaged spoke only Chinese with rudimentary "ok" in English which was fine and I appreciated not wanting to talk. She ended up using the hot towels on my back which felt heavenly. I tipped $20 since that was all I had on my, but felt worth it compared to the usual $156 bill at the clinic with no tip. I'll be back and felt fantastic on the walk home and the next day.

Would only recommend if u need a quick pick me up to rub your feet…read more Let's start out with the positive. Good pressure on the legs...felt hella good. Legs are feeling refreshed ! After the soak and 10 Minutes in, came the constant interruptions of my masseuse, tending to other appointments coming in, making phone calls on her cell phone between touching me , talking to other patrons coming in. Did not hear or see the other masseuses cleaning their hands in a span of 5 seconds. Phone by my feet? Way to decompress hah. In the middle of my massage she asked if a male masseuse could replace me so she can tend to what it seem to b another appointment . I declined and then she proceeded to continue and then talk to a second appointment while being on her phone touching her cell phone and my feet. She then told the other man to undress and told him she would be there in 30 Minutes communicating from The other room. I got then moved To another room to complete my second half of the package and she left me there for another good long moment. She came back rushing,violently rubbing me quickly . Absolutely not peaceful at all. Then i said can you go Slower and she went softer. Then she got on the phone again speaking her language out loud massaging me With one hand . I asked her if she could take the call later she continued her call And ignored me and then she hung up and i asked her to stop. Then she kept saying no i will give u longer time i said no just stop . Will only pay for 30 Mins. Then she kept persuading me and i still declined. If u r looking for sanitary peaceful environment then skip this place. If u don't mind the hustle bustle then come on down.

This is Taiwanese massage. They walk on your back. They are extremely good with their massages…read more(very strong fingers and toes). They don't speak much English. They like to talk to each other if they are in adjoining rooms. They provide RMT (with receipt) and NON-RMT massages. Example of prices: One-hour RMT=$75 and non-RMT=$57. The also do foot massage, cupping, and scrapping.

Went here a couple times to get a massage. Overall would rate the quality as... alright. Service…read moreis kind of a hit or miss. I've had CiCi and Ava who did a good job, especially when I agreed for them to walk on my back, it really helped! Although I went with a friend who had the opposite experience. She was in a room directly infront of the reception counter, so her massager decided to leave the door half open so she could talk to the receptionist while she worked....taking away from the relaxing experience all together, and removing the privacy factor... So again, kinda hit or miss, but I've gotten used to the place so I guess I'm keep going back for now to see if it improves in service.

Husband and I had a great foot massage. 45 minutes of pampering for a great price. Friendly staff,…read moreclean, offered a nice barley tea to sip while relaxing. Would go again for sure.

As I work my way through Chinatown going from Spadina east on Dundas, Oriental Natural Beauty…read moreWellness Spa revealed itself as the next candidate for the best value in Chinese Shiatsu massage here in the downtown core. It's got great curb appeal with a bright blue sign and attractive script font scrolling across the front of this spot on Dundas making it difficult to miss. There's the requisite tent sign on the sidewalk highlighting foot massage (reflexology) as well as a couple being massaged (sounds fun!). More rich content visuals adorn the front of this place and the lobby is well lit with an oriental-looking backdrop of bamboo to give it a friendly organic look. There's also a giant "465" above the door so you know where you are, and I like this over-communication so there's no mistakes. Upon entering I was instantly greeted by a friendly person and when I asked about shiatsu massage she instantly said 60 minutes and I nodded, ok! After having previously tried 45 min and then 30 min, it seemed silly not to spend the extra $10 to level up the experience with the 60/60 deal. I was not disappointed with that decision! (Remember people chinatown is a cash-is-king place so don't get whiny about it) The rooms were tiny, omg. There was no way to fall over in here. I guess the tops of the rooms are open as I could easily hear other activity. The rooms are clean and nicely painted. My masseuse was a woman name Mia. As soon as I lay down on the table I could feel my feet against the wall and when I told her, there was no response, so I knew she didn't have much English. Good enough though, no problem with Hello and Turn Over, but rudimentary for sure. She was fantastic, and the most thorough and professional so far with some new moves added that I appreciated, like lifting my leg up and over bending me backwards which felt great. That didn't sound easy for her but she did it, and I appreciate it. This may be due to the 60 minutes, I'm not 100% sure. There was some cheesy instrumental music playing in the background, which could have been louder but overall a pleasant experience. Starting with my first experience with rmt with expert Angela (miss you!) I noticed that when a massage is done right, my head gets congested (light headed too) and I feel like I'm getting a cold temporarily. This likely takes a longer 90 minutes to achieve and get in the zone, but Mia got close to this in the 60 minutes that we had. Makes me wonder what she could do in 90 : )

In need of an amazing massage? Have knots the size of baseballs? Don't care about ambience or…read moredecor? Want to walk out feeling good and revitalized? Look no further than Tokyo Shiatsu Clinic aka Suzuki Shiatsu at The Beaches/The Beach. It's a one-room clinic with massage tables. There are no barriers or dividers so when you get a massage it's in full view of everyone else. It's a good thing you keep your clothes on, huh? There are several massage therapists (mostly Japanese) that have differing levels of English fluency but are so OMG-amazing at what they do. The only cons are you'll occasionally hear a fellow massagee snoring (yes they are that good) and the fact that they don't provide insurance receipts. They take reservations and walk-ins and if/when you call and you get voicemail, leave a message and they'll promptly call you back.

Have you ever been to places where the fancy spa music is playing, waterfalls abound and you have…read moreto put on the little slippers and "kimonos" before entering your massage, and then the massage is just no good? Suzuki shiatsu has no bells, no whistles and no kimonos - but the massages and price are amazing. The masseuses are top-notch, though it is worth trying a couple out to find the best match. At $12 for 10 minutes, it's certainly doable. It's actually the best combination of price and service that I've seen for massages. If you are in the area, at the beach, and need a kink worked out, these pleasant, courteous people, who you'd think would have forearms like tree branches, are definitely the people to see.

Good straight massage place staff are good especially yuki. 50$ for an hour. Need to book as they…read moreate busy. Good place. Clean .

Went here for a 2 hour rmt, was told on the phone it would cost 100$…read more After a really bad massage, i went to pay i was charged 160$ after tax. She told me 100$ was for no insurance. When i called i asked about a receipt for insurance purposes and she told me 100 I will never go here again. 160 should have got me a super massage not the bullshit i got a day later and im worse off than when i went

I've left a review on Google. There are some really solid…read moremasseuse's there. My favorite is Helen who provides an extraordinary massage. I've been there with my sister. It's not a high-end spa. It's a comfy little place tucked into Chinatown East. Great prices and RMT certification if needed.

As a reflexology addict, I have been to many foot spas for decades. I would say, this place was the…read moreworst so far. Many places are "hole in the wall" environment, which is the case here. But I do not mind it, because I focus on massage itself than luxurious embellishments which is not relevant for me as long as I have good, to-the-point deep tissue massage. I was here on a weekday few weeks ago, around 2pm. Getting appointment was easier than other reflexology places, as many places want advanced bookings. I asked for a package with body massage and reflexology here. It started with body massage - I expected deep tissue massage but it felt just gentle rubbing with slow kneading. So, I said to the masseur that I prefer more pressure - then in a few seconds, without any words, she started to apply pressures that were too strong to the point where I had to stop. I would say it was violent. I may be wrong, but I felt that she was upset by my asking for more pressure. It was too strong and later when I went home, I found bruise on the shoulder. I had to apply muscle pain relief ointment for a few days. And reflexology - I expected targeted pressure to specific points on the back of the feet, but the masseur kept rubbing my calf and instep. Again, I asked for pressure to the sole of my feet. She did not target pressure to the points - just rubbed harder on my sole a few minutes. Then she was back to gentle rubbing on my calf and instep. After the massage, she brought hot towel to wrap my feet to finish up, which was VERY hot. After this process, she threw the towels onto the floor, and left, that was it. I felt harmed rather than relaxed. And felt miserable. Probably, I had a bad luck, because many people review this place positively. But I just wanted to leave this review as there may be a gap between like-minded customers' expectations and what they can actually offer.

Excellent place for a massage in east Markham. If you're from the area, I'd definitely give it a…read morevisit or two. They have only a couple of ladies working but they're all very knowledgeable and good at what they do. They are VERY accommodating here. Extreme to the point where it may be the kindest service you receive at a massage parlour. No showers but really, who tf showers when they go get a massage? This isn't a spa. It's a basic place to get some pain relieved. They offer deep tissue, therapeutic, relaxation etc. Just let them know what you're aiming for. I think the head masseuse/owner Mimi is very knowledgeable. She has a lot of training and is always working on different classes and research to learn new techniques. Rare to see people continue to progress with their passions like her. Additionally, their prices are insanely cheap. To the point where it's not even fair to them. If I was the owner, I'd definitely raise the price .... for the quality x price, there's nothing else in Markham that compares. I believe it goes $35 or 45 min... HUH?? That's insane. It's not sketchy either, surprisingly. And no, they don't do happy endings. Not that kind of wellness!

The massage by Mimi was amazing. I've been to many massages and this one stands out! The spa is…read moreclean and service is professional. The staff makes me feel at home.

Oh I'm in heaven. This place is amazing. Friendly and clean! You have to take your shoes off as you…read moreenter. Slippers are supplied. I was taken into a room where my feet were soaked in an aromatic hot water bath. I felt relaxed from the get-go. My massage therapist was Anna. She was fantastic. She spoke limited English but was able to communicate well enough. She asked what level of massage I wanted, from strong to mild. I went for strong but told her I may ask her to go down if needed. She was excellent and massaged really well, from the knee down. She focused a lot on my lower legs which she explained would help with sore feet. I trust her! My hour flew by and she carried on for an extra few minutes. How awesome is that? I feel thoroughly rejuvenated and can't wait to visit again!

I had a massage with Yeng Peng...Lilly the best massage I have ever had…read more A 10 rating Absolutely the best massage Thank you so much Lilly