Brooks Massage Therapy
(323) 937-8781
7619 Beverly Blvd
(at North Stanley Avenue)
Los Angeles,
CA
90036
34.0762
-118.3558
Neighborhoods: Central LA, CBS Television City
What People Are Saying About Brooks Massage Therapy
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The Scene
Many primped and preened Angelenos happily spend weeks on a waiting list to pay top dollar for a massage at the city's most exclusive spas--and then there's the rest of us. With its mom-and-pop exterior and mural-painted interior, Brooks is definitely not the most luxurious place in town; however, in-the-know locals have embraced its non-pretentious atmosphere and no-nonsense massages since the early '50s.
The Services
Available by the half or full hour, these slow, relaxing massages prove that babbling fountains and New-Age Muzak are not crucial elements for massage nirvana. Sure, the layout is not exactly Zen-like (talking can be heard through the walls), but the skill of the masseurs, the serenity of a natural-rock eucalyptus steam room and the reasonable prices are enough to put even the most stressed-out client at ease.
User Reviews
SharoniBalloni
June 19, 2009
I read many of the reviews before going here. It was better than I expected in regard to the amenities. Don't expect Burke Williams, but it's nice that it's more than just a massage... they do have a dry sauna, a steam room, etc. When I walked in, I got a tour. I was shown to my room. This part is quite nice, actually. You get your own little room to lie down, put your stuff, etc. Then you're called out when the therapist is ready and you move into a treatment room. This is where my disappointment began. I was expecting a big, burly Russian man, who was going to knead my knots away, per the reviews. That's not what I got. I got a small-framed, gentle man, who didn't ask me what I wanted, but assumed I wanted to focus on my neck, shoulders and back. I said, "definitely... these are the areas I want to focus on." The massage begins and I'm getting a nice, relaxing skin massage. I'm wondering when the kneading will begin. He tells me to let him know if I would like it firmer. I said, "definitely on the upper back and shoulders." He says, "yes, we'll get to that..." The entire hour goes by and my knots were not worked on. My upper back and shoulders were caressed for a bit, but that's it. In hindsight, I guess I wasn't clear about what I wanted, though I thought I was and felt a bit dismissed when I mentioned it during the treatment. I basically had a one-night stand with no O. It was nice, but I didn't get what I came for.
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zono
September 04, 2008
as many other reviewers state, you just can't beat brooks on price and quality of services. i want to add that i've been going for the past several years and always leave feeling terrific. will is the absolute best: intuitive, strong and very thorough, and uses a variety of techniques. i always book an hour with will and even that seems insufficient, he is that good. for a superb deep tissue sports massage, yuri and andre can't be beat. the facilities are small but clean and quite frankly, i like brooks much better than burke williams and the fancier places because i like getting massages regularly and frequently. brooks delivers on consistency and value. i highly recommend.
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anoncustomer5
May 08, 2008
This place is really great. They were so nice and the service was outstanding. Only thing is I had trouble with parking.
read full reviewThe Details on Brooks Massage Therapy
Save Money:
Monday through Friday, 10am-3pm, half-hour massages are $10 off, and full-hour massages are discounted by $15.
Know Before You Go:
Though Brooks' does accept appointments, plenty of massage therapists are on hand to care for stiff-necked walk-ins.
The Extras:
Modest types will appreciate Brooks' private dressing rooms--each of which contains its own day bed.
