There is a sign inside this acupressure place that says "no massage". Apparently, acupressure is not massage; though, honestly, I found a "massage" place in Chinatown (i review it here on Judy's... More

There is a sign inside this acupressure place that says "no massage". Apparently, acupressure is not massage; though, honestly, I found a "massage" place in Chinatown (i review it here on Judy's Book, as well) that was just as effective as this place. Whatever you call it, this place is good. It has more in terms of ambiance than other Chinatown places... some windows (though they just look into the indoor space of the corridor you entered) and some ambient music (relaxing, but the same CD each time). But like I say in the other review... I find most of the Chinatown experience is about getting your back worked on and your back worked on only. It's not for the frills or new age experience or mediation or whatnot. In exchange for dumping the niceties and fru-fru, you get a great deal: $21 for 1/2 hour of acupressure (remember to tip, though!). They also do foot rubs. My girlfriend thinks Sophie is great. I especially like Liu. Both give pretty intense massages (I like a good bit of pressure). I was not as satisfied with some of the others because of less pressure, but no one did a "bad" job. You enter this sort of mini shopping area, through an entrance door on the South side of Grand Street. Since it's a glass double door you should be able to see some businesses inside, like a rock & jewelery/knick knack store, and a trinket counter, and in the back you'll see people sitting on chairs waiting for customers. If you walk inside, you realize that these are your acupressure practitioners. You'll also notice their place, which consists of a bathroom, waiting area with magazines and water cooler, and internal area with about 5 massage tables. Recommended.
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