Jo is the absolute best. Top quality massage. Especially feet and hands. And I work with a computer mouse all day so having someone really dig in there and undo the damage I insist on doing to myself is wonderful. It is a little weird to find this place and you will have to pass approximately 200 personal trainers down the hall, but its in a cute lil spot once you're in there. They also offer cryo treatments in case you want to freeze your head. I admit I don't really know if that's what it's for. But you owe it to yourself to get a massage from Jo, or others who I assume are also great. You deserve it, champ. read more

The ambience was great the Masseuse was great never had a foot massage but I recommend it. My Massage Therapist was excellent as well the staff was very welcoming. Overall great service looking forward to getting another foot massage in the future! Very relaxing and calming from my visit! read more

Where do I begin. Well Anaika and her team are above amazing. We were treatEd like a king and queen from the moment we walked in. The experience was unbelievable to say the least. Both my husband and I could never put into words how much we are grateful. It definitely will be a monthly thing for us!! So men listen up what a way to make your ladies stop talking for an hour in the same room....this is a win win. And ladies your hubbies will walk out of there begging for another appointment SEE win win!!! thank you to The Serene Spot Crew read more

Had a massage this morning with Luis and it was fantastic. From the moment I walked in Luis made me feel at ease and relaxed. He asked what are my problems areas and if I needed special attention to any area. He took his time to explain what will take place and I felt great in his care. He was great and I felt so relaxed and at ease for the next hour. I think I even fell asleep. Nice, clean, quiet atmosphere for a spa. I totally will recommend and be back. Thanks Luis ! read more

I had a massage last week and had been looking forward to a relaxing experience for days based on the reviews of the business. Sadly, this place was a disappointment. The location is super odd and not easy to locate. I guess I'm used to more luxe spas, but the environment was not relaxing or calming. The actual massage was ok but my therapist talked about extremely personal experiences through the entire 90 minutes and I was spit on while on my back accidentally more than once because of all the talking. I reached out to the owner, because I would want to know. I didn't want to get anyone in trouble, but I just felt the entire experience was unprofessional. I was told to watch my email to come in and try a different therapist but I have not heard back from her. Not that I will go read more

Great therapists. Very concerned about your health and wellbeing. I've had Anaika, Mellissa. And now I have Michelle. They're all excellent! read more

I had a wonderful time here. Come and have a transformative experience administered by a team of kind and serious professionals. They know what they're doing. Enough said! read more

Just had a therapeutic/deep tissue massage and it was amazing! I usually try to get a massage once every month or so, but have been seriously slacking. Been even more stressed at work lately so I booked a massage on Saturday for Sunday. They were able to accommodate me on a relatively short notice, which I was grateful for. My massage was with Melissa -- she was great! I only booked a 60 min appointment but ended up going over by about 5 mins which was awesome. She was thorough, listened to my concerns, and took her time. It was my first time, so the massage was only $50 for a 60 minute sesh. After that, Yale students get $10 regularly so show your IDs! Would def recommend to a friend -- great little space (free parking available on the street right out front) with spacious rooms, comfortable heated massage beds, great essential massage oils, and super friendly and experienced staff! What more could you want :) read more

The Serene Spot - Massage Therapy Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I've had two massages at The Serene Spot and so far I have been happy with the service. Melissa has been able to help me with my back pain as well as provide some overall relaxation. The space is basic, carved out of the basement of a building in East Rock, but it is clean and pleasant. The smell of aromatherapy oil greets you as soon as you walk in and gets you in the right frame of mind to unwind. In general I'm a fan of a full "spa" experience, but Serene Spot does a nice job of making you feel removed from the world, and for the price and proximity you can't beat it. A few other notes: *Free off-street parking is available *This most recent time I was able to complete all the paperwork online in advance so that when I arrived we could get started right away, which was great. read more

I got the PureRejuv facial and it was marvelous. Melissa did a fantastic job: she gave me a superb neck+hand+foot massage, and she was super nice. Overall, it was a great experience and I can see the improvement in my skin already. In sum: I highly recommend this facial and will certainly be getting more of these myself! read more

I recently took advantage of the massage/facial/lash lift & tint special and am so happy I did. It was a great value for the services, the massage was lovely, the facial heavenly and the lash lift & tint came out beautiful! I've never done a lift & tint before so was pleasantly surprised by how striking the difference was. Melissa was so attentive and kind and I felt safe here amid the pandemic. Highly recommend! read more

I joined Yelp for the sole reason to give Serene Spot 5 stars. The owner, Anika, has created a loving, supportive massage practice. She and her staff know how to listen to your needs and are very responsive. Her prices are accessible she often has discounts and specials. If you pre-pay for five massages, you get one free! read more

I go to the Serene Spot for my massages. All I can say is "Wow". I feel great when I leave there. No matter who I get and it's usually Annie or Melissa, I get a phenomenal massage. Whether I need it to be Therapeutic or relaxing I get what I need. I highly recommend The Serene Spot for all your massage needs. read more

At the end of 2017, I had my first full body massage from The Serene Spot and it was truly a therapeutic experience. Karen was my massage therapist and she is truly amazing! She hit every spot that needed attention - some I didn't even realize needed it. She customized the massage to my body because one side of my back needed a different kind of technique than the other but in the end, I felt truly relaxed and ready to take on anything! Thank you Karen and The Serene Spot! I will be back. UPDATE: It is now mid-2018 and I am receiving monthly massages from Anaika, the owner and O-M-G. LIFE CHANGING! I lift weights multiple times a week and my career leaves me keeping my arms up or bending over many times throughout the day. Anaika varies the massage depending on what you need worked on during that session and gets every single knot out. I was amazed how loose I felt and how defined my muscles become the day after! Absolutely loving this truly therapeutic experience every single time. read more

I've been going to the Serene Spot for over 2 years now and I love ever massage I received from this place. I had the opportunity to get a massage from Anaika, Melissa and Annie and all of my massages were amazing. I highly recommend the serene spot to anyone in need of a good massage. read more

I Love the serene spot. Everyone is extremely nice. They have the knowledge and tools to get your body ready for a sporting event and to help you recover after one. I wont do an OCR event again without stopping here before. read more

I ve gotten worked on by abt 10 studios in the atea and feel thid one is best. Since covid i ve been going for abt a month. They are careful abt cleaning and have air cleaners in each room. I ve had several good massagers and feel great after 90 min. They also have less expensive compression suits which help get rid of excess fluid. The setting is ho hum but the service is tops read more

I've been here a few times now, and I've had such a wonderful experience each time that I know I'll be back. Anaika and Melissa are are amazing at finding the knots in my muscles and working them out. (I know I saw one other person, but I can't remember her name. I'm sorry! She was amazing too!) I've been there once since the COVID crisis started; the place is always spotless but they've added a few extra precautions and I felt perfectly safe and at ease. read more

This was an amazing find. I was traveling and they were able to get me in, day of! The location is close to downtown and the salon is well kept. My deep tissue massage was incredible. I had an amazing experience from start to finish and would definitely recommend for anyone! read more

I found this place through Yelp and saw that it has nothing but good reviews. I booked an appointment for a massage. This place is very nice, it's clean, and the staff is professional. Karen gave me an hour massage and it was amazing! Best $50 on a massage, I highly recommend this place!! read more

They were timely with their responses. Professional. Karin really took care of me. Very thorough work for the affordable price. Especially if this is your first time, it's $50 for am hour massage! I'm sure I'll be back here in the future. read more

Excellent! One of the best massages I ever had. Owner and staff are awesome. Highly recommend!!

I'm pregnant and went to the Serene Spot for a prenatal massage. It was incredible! They were knowledgeable, professional and attentive to my needs. They made me feel comfortable and relaxed. I look forward to going there again before and after this baby arrives! read more

In all honesty, I'm not really a massage kind of person. I must say however that I found my experience at the serene spot to be amazing. My only complaint is that you're not able to stay for several hours after the massage and fall asleep on the table : ) I will be back. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place. Anaika, the owner, went out of her way to fit me in last minute because I'd hurt my back at the gym and needed bodywork done immediately. She set me up with Luis for the next morning who was extremely warm and professional. Being an athlete himself and extremely knowledgeable, he really knew how to approach my injury. We had awesome session and 90 mins only cost $100. I will absolutely be back. Thanks Luis and Anaika for a wonderful experience! read more

I would highly recommend Anaika at The Serene Spot! I suffer from chronic back pain and have found that the absolute best way to treat it is with regular deep tissue massages from Anaika! She is truly a professional who customizes her massages based on your specific needs and requests. She is incredibly knowledgable and completely committed to satisfying her clients, and in my case getting rid of a ton of pain! Before being introduced to Anaika, I was loyal to another massage therapist. When I had used up my package with the other place, I decided to give Anaika a shot. Needless to say I've never even considered going back and am now fiercely loyal to Anaika! This is seriously the best massage you can get! Try it once and you will be hooked! read more

Best massage I have ever had! Not the usual massage where the therapist walks around checking the boxes of where they need to massage for the allotted amount of time in their routine. Anaika took her time to learn where my body needed attention and used techniques I have never seen before to work out my knots. At times it felt like there were 4 arms and hands! Thank you so much and I WILL be back! read more

One of the best massages I have ever had and Anaika is consistently great. I have had massages for years and never experienced such a great therapeutic and relaxing massage at the same time. She is intuitive, kind, works deeply, and does not charge enough for what she is worth. Get in while you can because this woman is a genius. read more

Wow..My daughter and I had our first facials with melissa after receiving a gift certificate for the holidays. I have to say EVERYTHING was perfect from start to finish..Easy to find, lots of parking, warm, cozy & very comfortable spa. We had her signature facial and truly felt AMAZING when we walked out. Cant wait to book another appt with Melissa. Feels great to have found a great esthetician that not only has your skin glowing but loves what she does. read more

The best place in town for massages. No one has ever made my body feel so relaxed like Anaika! She has magical hands!

I came to The Serene Spot thanks to my sis. She has been getting massages with Anaika for almost 4 years and always swore by her. My sister got me a massage gift certificate 2 Christmas ago and it wasn't until recently that I finally got to use it. Oh man, why did I wait so long? Service is excellent. The space is inviting. Anaika is a gifted professional. You always feel pampered (your choice of essential oils, warm towels to relax you, etc). After 2 years of not getting massages, now I'm about to get my third one in less than 2 months. read more

I was at Yale for a two week training and they housed us in the dormitories....and the twin sized plastic thin mattress was playing havoc on my back and neck. After a week of dorm-living I sought out a massage place in the area. Came across the Serene Spot on yelp, and I'm typically skeptical about Yelp review sometimes when it has a 5-star rating. Came here...there were some confusion about the appointment because it seemed someone else took my appointment spot! They were extremely apologetic and one of the therapist who was on break offered to do my massage in one of the sports medicine room. As I was here to get the knots that's been forming in my neck and back, I didn't care where I got my massage as long as I go those knots out. I got the deep-tissue massage and she definitely worked on getting those tensions out of my back and neck. Even after my one hour was up, she didn't stop because she wanted to make sure all the tensions were out of my shoulder area (so technically I got a 70 minute massage). She even took $10 off my total because of the appointment confusion, which wasn't necessary as she gave me a very good massage, but much appreciated. If I lived in the area, I would definitely be coming back here but I'll be back in California next week. But for any locals looking for a great massage at reasonable price with a very friendly staff, this is the spot read more

Anaika's deep tissue massage is wonderful! She really works into the muscles, incorporateing rotations to further release tension. And her new location on State Street is lovely. I took advantage of her first-time client discount ($10 off) and am so glad I did. read more

Anaika is the best massage therapist! She is knowledgeable and professional, I wouldn't go to anyone else.