Joyce Spa

sure, it’s a $ 45 dollar massage. However, if you don’t mind paying an extra $ 5, I recommend going over to the Gongfu Tui-​Na Spa on Ditmars Blvd. Sure, it might just be noisier over there with all the commotion, however they offer more options and they also listened to me the first time when I asked for a foot treatment.
(I asked 3 times here… and although promised one, I never got it)

This place seems to have a little confusion with their own name. On the sign visible from the subway platform and street says «Joyce Spa».
Their website address is «Joy Spa», the title of their homepage is «joystore» and when you make it up the stairs to their door it says «Lucky Spa».
So um, which is it? That doesn’t matter much. This place can seem a little sketchy, especially with the location by the subway, the narrow staircase up to the second level and the mislabeled door.
Peering inside the lights are so dim that you wonder if they’re still open. Once inside however the people working greet you and make you feel comfortable immediately.
The massage rooms are dimly lit and decorated sparsely. Come to think of it, it all is very sparse. This space used to be a Taekwondo school and it sort of feels like all they did was lay down carpet and install a few dividing walls.
Not particularly peaceful with a lack of music and the sound of the train cars running by every few minutes.
The massages however are quite good. They worked out the knots in my shoulders real good, to the point I felt like I was totally bruised the next day. Sounds harsh, but I no longer have the hard lumps that I did upon entering.
When I went there was one lady who spoke perfect English and the other barely any, so it might be hit or miss if you’re looking to communicate.
Prices are comparable to the cheap Manhattan places that go for $ 45/​hr, however when you’re out in Astoria you’d expect it to be slightly cheaper for the mere fact you’re not in the city.