Essential Therapy Spa

This 'Spa' is really a 'Dive.' The tiny rooms are all downstairs, old and mildewed. It seems like you are walking through a basement's very narrow alley. It had a really bad vibe. The massage I experienced was done by someone with limited experience. I actually couldn't wait to leave. Avoid this disgusting place, even if they are giving their services away. Cons: staff, facility, more

I was looking for a good place to go for a massage, with decent prices, and I chose this place because there were so many good reviews and they had a deal ($75 for an hour massage+use of their jacuzzi, sauna & steam room). I had an excellent experience. The staff was so friendly and accomodating. They treated my friend and I like royalty and made us so comfortable I felt like I was at home (except it was a really luxurious home). Every aspect of the experience was beautiful, I was so relaxed after my massage and we went in the jacuzzi. I just never wanted to leave. I was also really impressed with their bathroom/locker room, very clean and inviting and really awesome showers. I went as a special treat for myself but I think I will be going regularly from now on! Pros: friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere, massage, jacuzzi, price Cons: none more

I was looking for a good place to go for a massage, with decent prices, and I chose this place because there were so many good reviews and they had a deal ($75 for an hour massage+use of their jacuzzi, sauna & steam room). I had an excellent experience. The staff was so friendly and accomodating. They treated my friend and I like royalty and made us so comfortable I felt like I was at home (except it was a really luxurious home). Every aspect of the experience was beautiful, I was so relaxed after my massage and we went in the jacuzzi. I just never wanted to leave. I was also really impressed with their bathroom/locker room, very clean and inviting and really awesome showers. I went as a special treat for myself but I think I will be going regularly from now on! Pros: friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere, massage, jacuzzi, price Cons: none more

I went with my mom for a massage last week. My therapist Beth was amazing! I was super tense and sore at the beginning of the massage, but Beth worked out all the knots in my muscles. By the end of the hour, I was refreshed and super relaxed. My mom had a massage with another therapist (not sure of her name), and she was also very happy with her experience. It's lovely, peaceful, and extremely clean and I recommend this place to anyone interested in getting a massage Pros: love their showers more

I went with my mom for a massage last week. My therapist Beth was amazing! I was super tense and sore at the beginning of the massage, but Beth worked out all the knots in my muscles. By the end of the hour, I was refreshed and super relaxed. My mom had a massage with another therapist (not sure of her name), and she was also very happy with her experience. It's lovely, peaceful, and extremely clean and I recommend this place to anyone interested in getting a massage Pros: love their showers more

Just a few words - great people, great ambience, great massage. I will definitely come back and I will highly recommend it to all my friends. Pros: Great raindrop shower heads more

Just a few words - great people, great ambience, great massage. I will definitely come back and I will highly recommend it to all my friends. Pros: Great raindrop shower heads more

The spa seems like it is going to be a nice upscale place, but it was quite lacking. The general waiting room is dark and has an odor. The women's locker room is quite small and there is a tiny communal area for dressing (more than one person is crowded!). It also lacks the little things, such as hooks on the walls next to the shower or in the bathroom. There is a rule that people must bring bathing suits to use the communal steam room and sauna, but I saw many people dressed only in towels and no one trying to enforce this rule. The massage was ok, but not great and the atmosphere in the room was lacking as well. In general, I would say there are much better places to spend your money. more

I recommend that you stay away from this place! I had a massage here, but it was accompanied by the sound of jackhammers. The masseuse kept turning up the Enya to compete with the noise from outside! She told me that many people had complained about the noise from that room. I asked to change rooms or to schedule a new appointment time. I was told that this was not possible. I complained and asked to speak with the manager. I was told he was unavailable and that I could leave a message. I did, but it was not returned. When I called and finally spoke with him, he was disagreeable and accused me of trying to get a free massage...when really all I received from this place was a free HEADACHE! STAY AWAY! Cons: Ambiance, Customer Service, Management more

The spa seems like it is going to be a nice upscale place, but it was quite lacking. The general waiting room is dark and has an odor. The women's locker room is quite small and there is a tiny communal area for dressing (more than one person is crowded!). It also lacks the little things, such as hooks on the walls next to the shower or in the bathroom. There is a rule that people must bring bathing suits to use the communal steam room and sauna, but I saw many people dressed only in towels and no one trying to enforce this rule. The massage was ok, but not great and the atmosphere in the room was lacking as well. In general, I would say there are much better places to spend your money. more

I recommend that you stay away from this place! I had a massage here, but it was accompanied by the sound of jackhammers. The masseuse kept turning up the Enya to compete with the noise from outside! She told me that many people had complained about the noise from that room. I asked to change rooms or to schedule a new appointment time. I was told that this was not possible. I complained and asked to speak with the manager. I was told he was unavailable and that I could leave a message. I did, but it was not returned. When I called and finally spoke with him, he was disagreeable and accused me of trying to get a free massage...when really all I received from this place was a free HEADACHE! STAY AWAY! Cons: Ambiance, Customer Service, Management more

Overall, I think its a great place. BUT i have really had mixed feelings on the sessions I have received. I am a massage fanatic, having received them weekly for years, in all styles and practioners. what I like about the place is that it is very low-key, nicely decorated, unstuffy and not too big or crowded. Its a comfy place. My first two massages were very good, top notch. good practioners, worked on the spots I requested, and I left feeling much better and thoroughly relaxed. . I like all different types of massage, although my favorite is deep. My last 2 sessions have been very disappointing.(i had bought some gift certificates). I don't know if they have new staff, but the first massage was very routine and felt like he was just watching the clock waiting to finish, and were pauses during sessions. the second massage was just plainly not very good at all, very choppy, no connection between strokes or flow, awkward feeling, and just not satisfying at all. I felt like I didnt even have a massage, and left with my back still in the same pain (and I had requested specific work on the area, which he barely touched. I ended up getting another massage elsewhere the next morning to alievate the pain). I also in general did not feel comfortable with my therapist. hate to write negativity about this place because i do think they try to make it a quality place, but I think not all the therapists are on par at all. just very disappointing the last 2 times, and am hestitant to go back or recommend it, without knowing the name of a good practioner . Pros: nice design, comfortable setting, clean, some skilled staff, affordable prices and specials, central location, on time, no sales gimmicks Cons: some therapists are better than others more

Overall, I think its a great place. BUT i have really had mixed feelings on the sessions I have received. I am a massage fanatic, having received them weekly for years, in all styles and practioners. what I like about the place is that it is very low-key, nicely decorated, unstuffy and not too big or crowded. Its a comfy place. My first two massages were very good, top notch. good practioners, worked on the spots I requested, and I left feeling much better and thoroughly relaxed. . I like all different types of massage, although my favorite is deep. My last 2 sessions have been very disappointing.(i had bought some gift certificates). I don't know if they have new staff, but the first massage was very routine and felt like he was just watching the clock waiting to finish, and were pauses during sessions. the second massage was just plainly not very good at all, very choppy, no connection between strokes or flow, awkward feeling, and just not satisfying at all. I felt like I didnt even have a massage, and left with my back still in the same pain (and I had requested specific work on the area, which he barely touched. I ended up getting another massage elsewhere the next morning to alievate the pain). I also in general did not feel comfortable with my therapist. hate to write negativity about this place because i do think they try to make it a quality place, but I think not all the therapists are on par at all. just very disappointing the last 2 times, and am hestitant to go back or recommend it, without knowing the name of a good practioner . Pros: nice design, comfortable setting, clean, some skilled staff, affordable prices and specials, central location, on time, no sales gimmicks Cons: some therapists are better than others more

For years I?ve been looking for a clean place to get a massage from professional people who care and a Jacuzzi which isn?t scuzzi! Since Feb?07 I?ve been coming to Essential Therapy for massage &water features. The Jacuzzi makes me feel great! I use it before and after a massage. Since I?m coming for medical relief of my 2 spine surgeries I come in the mornings or early afternoons to take advantage of the early bird special. This allows me to come more often, instead of twice a month I can come every week. This is such a blessing for someone with my ailments. I also find that the people that work here are happy, smiley people that help with the positive nature of the spa. Please don?t change and keep up the good work. more

For years I?ve been looking for a clean place to get a massage from professional people who care and a Jacuzzi which isn?t scuzzi! Since Feb?07 I?ve been coming to Essential Therapy for massage &water features. The Jacuzzi makes me feel great! I use it before and after a massage. Since I?m coming for medical relief of my 2 spine surgeries I come in the mornings or early afternoons to take advantage of the early bird special. This allows me to come more often, instead of twice a month I can come every week. This is such a blessing for someone with my ailments. I also find that the people that work here are happy, smiley people that help with the positive nature of the spa. Please don?t change and keep up the good work. more

I?ve been client of Carlos for many years and was very sad when he stopped doing massage. It?s so hard to find somebody good especially if you do massage not just for leisure (I have back problems and if I don?t see Carlos for 2 weeks it starts killing me). Per Carlos recommendation I tried some other therapists (Beth and Raul) and was very happy with my massage. It?s a little bit different style but still they do terrific job. Of course I still hope that Carlos will be back at some point but it?s good to know that there is a place where you can always get a good massage and won?t be disappointed. And I just love the spa ? it?s so beautiful! more

I?ve been client of Carlos for many years and was very sad when he stopped doing massage. It?s so hard to find somebody good especially if you do massage not just for leisure (I have back problems and if I don?t see Carlos for 2 weeks it starts killing me). Per Carlos recommendation I tried some other therapists (Beth and Raul) and was very happy with my massage. It?s a little bit different style but still they do terrific job. Of course I still hope that Carlos will be back at some point but it?s good to know that there is a place where you can always get a good massage and won?t be disappointed. And I just love the spa ? it?s so beautiful! more

My husband and I just had a couples massage. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and found that the spa, overall, had a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. I can highly recommend it if you are looking for a great massage! Pros: amenities Cons: only one location more

My husband and I just had a couples massage. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and found that the spa, overall, had a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. I can highly recommend it if you are looking for a great massage! Pros: amenities Cons: only one location more

I was looking for a spa to surprise my girlfriend for our anniversary and was recommended Essential Therapy by one of my friend who is a regular at Essential therapy. We had a 90 minute couples massage and absolutely loved it. The staff was very friendly, facilities clean and my massage was excellent. I highly recommend this spa and can't wait to go back! Pros: dry sauna, atmosphere, massage Cons: N/A more