Olympic Spa
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Phone: (323) 857-0666
Fax: (323) 857-0535
- Cross Street:
- Norton Ave
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-10pm
Editorial Review for Olympic Spa – by Jenner Bishop
The Scene
Forget marble tubs and pitchers of lemon ice water, this affordable bathhouse is more like the pool at the Y than a plush spa. Legions of Olympic Spa devotees gladly forego posh amenities in exchange for the tingling, glowing skin that's virtually guaranteed upon exiting. Strip down, shower, then pull up a pink plastic stool and start scrubbing. Newcomers may feel self-conscious venturing into the centuries-old Asian exfoliation ritual, but don't worry, these sisters of all ethnicities and sizes are solely focused on the silky-smooth results of a vigorous wash.
The Services
Expert acupressure massages are given upstairs in private rooms. Other than that, don't expect tranquil and meditative treatments. Do, however, expect a massage that is somewhat brisk and firm-handed and also includes such extras as a cucumber facial mask or milk hair rinse. Don't fear the pleasure-pain approach of the masseuse--just submit and reap the benefits.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasIndulge yourself on a whim--no reservations are taken here.
Know Before You GoAsk the staff to alert you when it's time for your treatment. Sometimes numbers are not called out in English.
Look GoodExfoliate and shower often--it's considered bad form to contaminate any of the tubs with sweat or dead skin.
User Reviews for Olympic Spa
04/11/2008 Posted by koreangirl
I was nervous at first because of the nakedness, but yes you have to get used to it. I got the acne facial from Ann, and it was probably the most painful facial I have ever had. She really pushed hard on the extractions to the point where I thought she broke my nose. They have no limit or boundaries on the pain facter. However for massages and the bathhouse, I highly recommend it. It's an awesome place to just detox and relax.
Pros: The price is unbeatable
Cons: The pain factor
02/18/2008 Posted by knock3honey
Went in for Goddess treatment, first time. NOT given in a PRIVATE ROOM; all treatments are in room where the pools saunas showers. Hear chitter chatter, showers running First BODY SCRUB. Felt like my SKIN being RUBBED OFF and bleeding. The lady did ask if it was okay, and (regretfully) I said yes. I have this flaw where I tend to trust the expertise of people. In between, she would throw buckets of water on me I wasn't expecting. Told her I CAN'T GET ANY WATER IN MY left EAR. She said, "okay." The body shampoo smelled great, but her hands were MOVING SO FAST, I couldn't relax. WORST PART: she threw a bucket of water on me, with absolutely no concern for my ear which I specifically told her about, a whole bunch of water went directly into my ear. Then she took A TISSUE AND ROLLED THE EDGE OF IT TO A FINE TIP POINT AND STUCK IT IN MY EAR! OUCH. I didn't know I signed up for this! I remained courteous and got my ear plugs from my locker (thought I'd need only for the showers). I showed her the scar behind my ear and held up my fingers to "4" saying I've had 4 surgeries in this ear. SHE OBVIOUSLY DID NOT KNOW ENGLISH. I have nothing against immigrants, I am one myself but I'd like whoever is working on me (while I have no clothes on at all) to be able to communicate with me. Call me crazy. The face and scalp massage, and hair shampoo were (surprisingly!) ROUGH. I know for a fact that she was pulling out hairs because she spent the rest of the treatment periodically picking hairs off my body. A little shedding expected, but this was too much. Ended up getting a severe painful ear infection (first since my last surgery almost 3 years ago!), had to go to the doctor, on antibiotic eardrops and oral antibiotics. Got SCABS on my arms from scratches from the scrub, and I BROKE OUT on my face (rare). I know that typically after facials break outs occur, but this wasn't a facial.
Pros: valet parking, nice products
Cons: not relaxing, no privacy, staff that doesn't speak English
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