03/24/09

Over - Rated

by Kouklitsa

I've been to Touch on 3 separate occasions; the first time it was recommended by a friend, the next two times I went back hoping that by some fluke I'd ended up with a bad massage therapist the first time.

Although the place is pleasant enough (the rooms are TINY, but it's clean and unobtrusively decorated), the massage therapists are just not that good. I never had one that seemed particularly interested in focusing on any of the problem spots I pointed out. Every time I've walked out feeling unsatisfied at best and at worst feeling like the knots in my back were made worse by an hour of random unskilled rubbing.

I guess it's fine if you just want to go for the sake of spending a quiet hour being semi-relaxed, but if you have any actual back issues or knots to work out then this may not be the best place. I'd been hoping there was such a thing as a good cheap massage, but if so Touch wasn't it for me. You're better off saving your money and going to a decent spa instead.

• Pros: Clean, pleasant
• Cons: Massages not very good

08/12/08

You get what you pay for

by wehochick

Maybe I'm used to full-service spas, like Ole Henriksen or Burke Williams, but I did not much enjoy my experience at Touch. The front desk woman was very nice and professional but I didn't feel very relaxed waiting for my massage. The waiting area is right in the store front, so you have to deal with street noise. The music in the lobby was Lily Allen. I expect some soothing nature sounds or wind chimes in a place like that. Thank God the music was better in the massage room. Also, they were selling cookies and jewelry, which makes it seem more like a boutique than a massage place. There was no place to change and relax while waiting for your massage. The masseuse wasn't very courteous or friendly. She had me wait five minutes before coming back into the room when I got undressed, which made me very anxious. We started late and ended a little early, which was disappointing. She did not ask me if I wanted gentle or hard strokes, she just gave me hard ones which made the massage not very relaxing! The price was good, but I would have paid extra for the fully relaxing experience.

• Pros: The fountain when you walk in, front desk service, price.
• Cons: No locker room, very casual staff, noisy waiting area

02/14/08

Great Massage! Great Price! Great Location!

by pamper_me_nyc

Being a spa junkie, I am very particular. So when I saw this place on city search, I gave it a try and loved, loved the massage! the place is clean and very serene. The staff are nice and helpful. And best of all, the price is VERY affordable- considering the location -BEVERLY HILLS. Try to come in mon-fri before 4pm, they charge $45 for an hour instead of the regular $52.