Massage Therapy Center, Inc.

04/16/2008 Posted by JCgrrl

Tracey is the bomb! The spa is nice, pampering. Not cheap, but average prices for massages, and very high quality!

03/15/2008 Posted by ravendreamer

I have been to this spa only for facials. I really think Faith is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. However, I feel like there is a miscommunication between the front desk staff and the therapists. Often she doesn't know I am waiting for her which can cause confusion and stress because I am not sure if I should wait in the lounge or in the facial room but you can't ask the front desk because you aren't supposed to go out in your robe! Also, I wish you didn't have to "rig" the steam room. Usually you have to let it "air out" for a while and then turn up the temperature but it takes so long to steam that I usually go without. Also, I wish the front desk staff was a bit more knowledgable about prices and any discount cards along with figuring out their computer. Its very frustrating to have the same problems every time I check out after being so relaxed from my facial. Now for all the fantastic things: The ladies room is always clean and overstocked with slippers, cozy comfy robes, hair ties, towels in all sorts of sizes, all sorts of toiletries and most importantly...I love the cucumber water. I love the shower too and the toilet area is always spotless. I really love the decor. So serene. I feel so great when I leave there minus the front desk issues. Mark, the manager, (I think that is his name.) usually sorts everything out which is nice but it usually happens days later because he isn't always there. He is super customer service oriented. I highly recommend this place!

Pros: Great facials, decor, atmosphere, toiletries, comfort, love the secure lockers.

Cons: Front desk staff confused and do not notify therapist of guests arrival.

01/05/2008 Posted by nytolagirl

After going everywhere in search of the perfect brazillian bikini wax (I've been getting them for 15 years or so), my search is over! Not only was it quick and remarkably painless compared to other experiences, but I didn't have any ingrowns FINALLY. Brigette uses a "waxless" wax that grabs hair and not the skin, and me and my skin couldn't be happier. I also has a brow wax from her that was great, and she finished it by giving me the best 5 minute face massage humanly possible- I felt so eat ease, I booked a massage right after! Additionally, I am in love with Hylunia products now, and I am very picky and never thought I would change. Can't wait until the locker room is a little bigger though!

Pros: Extremely skilled esthetician, great products, easy parking, late appts available

Cons: locker room could be bigger

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11/17/2007 Posted by cjthecritic

I get facials and massage for a living- (I know, lucky me), and this is my personal pick. A little inside info as to WHY it's so great: every massage therapist and esthetician in LA wants to work her & massage therapists and facialts here have to go through a rigorous audition- they have to give a facial or massage to several experts before they are considered. Everyone is incredibly different, and really great at what they do. I personally like Chris and Patrina for my own needs, but it's entirely up to your personal body issues and needs- if you love deep, detailed work there are plenty of great therapists like George and Creg who thrive with these techniques. Facials: Bridgitte and Faith are both amazing, and both very different in their technique- Bridgitte spends more time on lymphatic drainage and facial lifting massage techniques; Faith is more dialogue oriented and technical. After sampling every product that comes out (again, I'm a beauty editor), the Hylunia products really stand out as no-frills, results oriented organic products. I use moslty Hylunia now, and I never thought I'd switch after being so devoted to my old regimine. The ambience is relexing and sophisticated without being overboard, and for the space, has all the steam and showers you need.

Pros: Everyone! Chris! Bridgitte! Incredible products and value & free parking.

Cons: I wish there was an MTC in every city!

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07/07/2007 Posted by komal_b

I LOVE this place. Forget the strip mall location. Once you're inside, it's like a little sanctuary. I always get there an hour before my massage so I can take full advantage of the steam room (which is tiny but at least they have one). You can lounge about in one of the robes provided, munch on a piece of fruit and read a magazine while waiting for your massage. The waiting area in the locker room could be a little bigger (if you're the owner reading this, how about using some of that wasted space in the toilet for a waiting area?), and I wish you could "buy" a steam with no massage, but the place is still a little slice of heaven. Good therapists and a relaxing vibe. Sign up on their website for text messages and you'll get weekly discounts -- a really good deal.

Pros: steam room, massages, free parking, weekly specials

Cons: small waiting area

06/25/2007 Posted by ladyvenice

I'm an esthetician, I get regular facials (once a month) and I'm pretty picky--but Brigette was flawless! The facial didn't lack in any area- usually when you get someone who is detailed with extractions and exfoliation, they aren't too relaxing when the massage happens, but Brigette managed to make me pass out. I've had more painful extractions that got less out, and she left alone a big sore one that shouldn't be messed with (you can scar if you try to extract an "unripe" blemish- not every pimple benefits from extraction). I love the products they have too- very non-irritating, and apparently so natural you can eat them. They don't smell wierd, which is important to me. I have have a couple massages here as well, they were both very different, and two of the better massages I have had. Both on the deeper side, which is what I asked for, and I left feeling better.

Pros: Great skincare products, great staff, very reasonable price

Cons: There's only one massage therapy center :) Parking is a little confusing.

06/20/2007 Posted by Krazypuck9

Let's start off with the massages. This place has the best collection of therapists. I've had many people here, and I have yet to have one disappointing massage. I highly recommend George and Mikhail, they are my absolute favorites, but it just depends on your preference of style of massage. Let the front desk know while booking what type or style of massage you like (strong vs. light touch, pressure point vs. longer strokes, etc), and they'll try their best to put you with the most appropriate therapist. I've had massages at other places (everything from the cheap $30 massages in Downtown to the LA highend spas) and nothing even comes close to Massage Therapy Center. As for the facials, ever since I started getting them my skin has improved immensely. The facialists use Hylunia products, and after using them for almost a year now, I CANNOT use any other products. Brigitte and Faith are wonderful, friendly, highly knowledgeable facialists, I can't imagine going to anyone else! Friendly staff, friendly place, one of the few reasons why I wished I still lived in LA!!

Pros: massages and facials are top notch, friendly staff, great atmosphere

Cons: none

06/18/2007 Posted by brownskinndiva

I'VE BEEN GETTING FACIALS HERE FOR ABOUT A YEAR. STARTED OFF WITH FAITH FOR FACIALS, SHE'S THE BEST! SHE'S VERY EASY TO TALK TO AND GET ADVICE ABOUT PRODUCTS, OR TREATMENTS, AND SHE'S VERY HONEST. I STARTED OFF WITH EXTREMELY CONGESTED PORES, THAT WERE VERY EASY TO SEE, AND MY SKIN HAS SHOWN GREAT IMPROVEMENT SINCE USING THE HYLUNIA PRODUCTS. THEY FEEL SO CLEAN, AND ARE VERY GENTLE ON SKIN. I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED ANY "REACTIONS" FROM THE PRODUCTS, AND THAT'S A BIG PLUS TO ME. TRIED THE OTHER FACIALIST, SHE'S GREAT TOO, IT JUST DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU PREFER. FAITH IS DEFINETLY GENTLE-ER (LOL), WHILE BRIGETTE IS A BIT MORE AGGRESIVE, BUT SHE DEFINETLY GETS THE JOB DONE WELL.THE ONLY THING THAT I'D CHANGE IF I COULD WOULD BE THE LOCATION, CAUSE PARKING CAN SOMETIMES BE DIFFICULT, AND SOME OF THE PRICING. LADIES CAN REALLY GET CARRIED AWAY IN A SPA, AND WHEN YOU SEE YOUR BILL IT CAN BE A REAL TRANQUILITY BUSTER. MY NORMAL BILL FOR A FACIAL AND MASSAGE IS CLOSE TO IF NOT A BIT OVER $200. I WOULDN'T GET ANOTHER MASSAGE HERE. WASN'T IMPRESSED AT ALL. THE THERAPIST DID A GREAT JOB TALKING AND KEEPING A TRANQUIL ATMOSPHERE, BUT A HORRIBLE JOB A LISTENING TO MY WANTS. I DON'T THINK HE DIDN'T TRY, JUST THAT HE'S STUCK IN HIS OWN STYLE. OVERALL, I LOVE THIS PLACE FOR FACIALS, AND THE HYLUNIA PRODUCTS. AS A HEADS UP, FOR A FIRST FACIAL TRY FAITH. SHE THE BOMB! P.S. THE HYLUNIA PRODUCTS ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GREAT, I'VE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THEM BEFORE.

Pros: GREAT HOURS ON WEEKENDS, USE OF WONDERFUL PRODUCTS.

Cons: PARKING, PRICING, A BIT SMALL, NEEDS A BIGGER LOCKER ROOM FOR LADIES.

06/14/2007 Posted by messieb

I loved how the hours were so flexible, and I was fortunate to schedule an appointment for the same day that I had called. I loved the interior, very relaxing. Can't say that I was impressed by my facial though. I chose this place because it was on the best of citysearch, and I was disappointed. I was expecting a beatdown, because I know that you need one to get rid of blemishes. I was surprised that my extractions were almost painless. During my extractions, I mentioned a stubborn blemish right above my lip, and my girl said that she saw it. She told me that the only thing I could do was to wait for it to break out. But it already broke out, and that's how she saw it. I went in today, and now the pimple is bigger. Great. The massage was nice, but not the best. The staff was great, but I would've liked for my lady to recommend treatments at home, or tell me how often I should come in etc. I wouldn't say that I'm too particularly picky, but I still have visible blemishes left on my face. And I can do better extractions on my nose. Why is it so hard for me to find a facial that is comparable to Christine Chin in NY? Does anyone have suggestions?

Pros: hours of operation, free parking, text message discounts, massages

Cons: poor acne facials

06/11/2007 Posted by twarkent

Get lost in this place for hours and all your troubles vanish, for the day at least. Any of the treatments will leave you refreshed.