Highland Spa

When walking in here you kind of Already feel like it’s not a professional environment. But the looks are rather deceiving, The English may not be up to par but the quality of the massage is! I play soccer and constantly need to stretch and get massages I actually came here on a reference from an acupuncture therapist. She told me to visit John and within two visits my tendinitis had been helped to the point to where I felt no pain. I can understand if you’re used to spending a bunch of money getting a really bougie massage that you won’t be a fan of this place; but for a broke 24 year old dude it’s amazing !

I really wanted to like this place. I get a monthly massage from my guy in Tampa, who’s amazing! I know what a massage is and this place is not it. It started with a girl who barely spoke English and didn’t understand what deep tissue meant. I tried all kinds of ways to tell her, she finally climbed on my back and started to walk on it. I kid you not. I told her this wasn’t working for me and I got up to leave. As I was getting dressed, they asked me to try a male, I said fine. He was adequate but still not anything like an experienced masseuse. Also, not an English speaker.
The place itself is dingy. The drape they give you is the size of a hotel towel and it cost $ 60 for a deep tissue massage for the hour. My amazing place in Tampa is $ 40 an hour.
I’m sorry I went here and wish I could have a do-​over.

John did an amazing job. I was so relaxed and everything he did felt great. He really knew what he was doing and I left feeling so much better. I definitely feel like I got my money’s worth…$ 50 for about 50 minutes. I will be back very soon.

Classic NY-​Chinatown-​style Chinese massage joint! AMAZING intense massage, and extremely affordable — all within walking distance of my home. Bonus points for having therapists of both genders; makes no difference to me, but some have a preference. The host also spoke excellent English, so it was easy to be specific about what I wanted upfront.
If you’ve never been to a Chinese massage spa, don’t be intimidated. Yes, the physical place is humble, but it’s clean and very welcoming.

Dropped in for a foot massage to finish out the weekend. Ended up choosing a 30 min. foot massage and a 60 min. chair massage. (They also do full body massages.) My therapist was Fantastic! I forgot to ask for his name, but he was the most youthful of those I saw working this evening. Great strength, excellent natural adjustments to areas that needed lighter or stronger touch, and overall better than what I’ve experienced at other higher end spas. The environment is serviceable and you do get ambient noise from the parking lot, other customers, and the therapists occasionally talking softly to each other, but for $ 80, well worth it!

well i came here to get a 1hr foot massage. not sure if the lady that did my feet liked my feet but lets just say she did about 30 min of my deet and then decided to just massage my back for the same price lol… poor thing. I guess ny feet looked or smelled to bad for her, either way it would have been nice to have a full hr or close to it. I probably wont come back because they dont like my foot here lol!

I went to this spa because I wanted an affordable massage to relax me before a big exam. The atmosphere was okay and the massage was really good despite the massage therapist not asking me what I was comfortable with before beginning. By the end of the massage I was thinking I will definitely come back. Then I came to the front to pay, had my card and tip ready to pay. And because my tip was not high enough for them they TRIED TO MANDATE I pay %20. I was absolutely disgusted with the man who would took my payment. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS.

Not a fan. First off, let me advise that this is your typical Asian massage parlor, so don’t go there if that is not for you. The massage was unprofessional in many ways. First, the owner, John, who was my therapist, was not friendly. I walked in, and the guy acted as though he wasn’t expecting me, even though I made an online appointment. He behaved in a rather abrupt manner and did not make me feel welcome. He didn’t have me fill out any sort of paperwork before the massage. On the massage bed, you’re underneath a towel rather than a sheet. John massaged me as though he were following a blind routine. He didn’t talk to me ahead of time about sore spots, focus areas, etc, and he didn’t seem skilled at detecting knots. In the middle of the massage, I had to work up the bravery to tell him where to focus. John’s massage was a bit rough at times, not only in terms of pressure, but also speed. (To be fair, he did ask me once at the very beginning of the massage if «this is okay,» at which point I responded yes, for at that time, he was massaging a sore area.) Finally, John coughed at times during the massage. (You shouldn’t massage people if you’re sick. I read about this behavior in one of the few negative reviews on Unilocal,and now I can say that I have verified this.) I have seen worse in terms of massage places, but I felt unhappy here, so I have no intention of returning.

Sufficiently shady to be entertaining, with the staff knowledgeable enough to actually do a wonderful massage. They actually know how to do reflexology… And it’s incredible. Went on a Friday afternoon and it was completely empty except for me. I loved it and I will be back!

Dropped by here on Sunday around 330pm. They weren’t busy at all, so David fit me in for foot reflexology. I’ve been to another highly rated reflexologist in town, but I have to say that this one is better. The ambiance leaves something to be desired, but the actual reflexology itself was PERFECTION. I highly recommend David, and will definitely be going back soon.

I have been all around Atlanta. Looking for reflexology, they all say they know what they are doing. They do not THIS PLACE KNOWS and it is one of the Best places I have been. I travel and go for foot massage all the time. Everyone here is very very good.
This is The Place to come I am so happy I found them.

I was really disappointed with this place, especially given the mostly positive Unilocal reviews. I got my girlfriend a massage here for her birthday (treated myself, too), and the only place with open appointments that worked with our schedule was Highland Spa. Should have taken that as a bad sign.
First, the ambiance: kind of depressing; dark, which is appropriate, but in a seedy way; weird smells. The space is next door to another business and we heard loud grinding noises for the better part of the hour. Also, because the walls INSIDE the spa are thin, we heard: 1. someone hocking up phlegm (all staff seemed to be sick. Keep reading); 2. a guy heating up his lunch; 3. bathroom noises over the lilting, elevator-​y spa music.
We both had Swedish massages. The woman who did my girlfriend’s was clearly sick, and was struggling to not cough/​sneeze the whole time. That’s fine, but at one point she left to clear her throat. We heard the whole thing: the throat-​clearing, but also the not washing her hands afterwards. I hoped she at least grabbed some hand sanitizer, but I’m not optimistic. So she came back and continued massaging.
We had different experiences with the massages themselves. The man I had was respectful and responsive, and asked me whether I was okay a couple times. The woman massaging my girlfriend, however, was apparently quite rough, and didn’t respond to repeated requests for her to tone it down. My girlfriend was sore the next morning, and not in a good way.
I wouldn’t return. The prices are good – $ 50 for an hour – but not worth the hit-​or-​miss massages nor the masseuses’ questionable hygiene.

It did in a crunch. I was trying to take some out of town guests to catch a foot massage before one of them leaves town. I scheduled appointments for us all at my preferred foot massage location, but the person who answered the phone did not listen to what I said, so I had to find another pkace on the fly. This place was happy to schedule us for after lunch.
It was very bizarre when we got there. My guests walked ahead of me, they were whisked to the chaira to start their foot massage. I was pulled around, purse and cell snatched from my hands & tossed into a chair. Then, I was pushed back to the front where I realized they wanted me to start off with my chair massage since there were only 2 chairs. Alrighty. They tried to upsell me on a longer chair massage but mumbled how much it would cost. I caught on & declined. It was eh, okay?
Then, they sweep me back over to where they tossed my purse. Time for the foot massage to start. I noticed there were laminated sheets all over the place mentioning reflexology. The masseuse started out just rubbing and grabbing my feet. It seemed to be similar to how it is when I ask my husband to rub my feet and he does everything in his power to avoid doing a ‘real’ foot rub. He pulled really hard on my toes. He pounded on my calves. Slapped my shins.
It was good for my guests who don’t know a better foot massage experience, but I was underwhelmed & doubt I would return.

I’ve had lots of massages in my lifetime. LOTS. But this place takes the cake.
For as shady as it is, the masseuses here give THE BEST massages in western hemisphere. I’m not certain how they do it, but the massage techniques are great. GET DEEP TISSUE.
For reflexology, don’t expect a foot massage to cure your pancreatic cancer. Sure, it may feel good, but at the end of the day it is only a foot massage.

After a week where I took 4 exams in 3 days, I felt like Quasimodo, and even with my limited sense of style, I knew it wasn’t a good look. So I hit up Highland Spa.
The blacked out windows up front kind of weirded me out — as a recent transplant to ATL, I’ve heard a lot about the prevalence of «those» massage places here and I was tempted to run, but I’m glad I didn’t. I got a Swedish massage, and David was very responsive to my request to tone down the intensity a little when it got painful. I was massaged for a full hour — there was no time-​wasting in conversation. It was very down-​to-​business, but I like that.
If I could give 3.5 stars, I would — my back, neck, and shoulders didn’t feel as relaxed as they used to after a massage at my favorite spa in Portland, and I was actually still in a bit of pain — but I’m a full time student, and I spend a lot of time hunched over textbooks and patients, so I can’t pin that on the massage. The ultimate reason I gave 4 stars is because of the price. It’s rare to find a massage anywhere for less than $ 1/​minute, especially not in this city. I wasn’t willing to shlep out to Buford Highway for a cheaper massage, or dish out more money for a more upscale spa experience in town, so with those compromises in mind, I’d definitely recommend this place to a friend.
Also, they have a punchcard for a free massage after 10 :)

So this place isn’t quite as fancy and «spa like» like Treat Your Feet (which I have also reviewed), but it gets the job done. This place is much closer to my house, so I know I will be back. My foot massage was good. Not the best I have ever had, but good. Part of the foot massage includes a back, shoulder and neck massage in one of those funny looking massage chairs. That part was awesome!
The price here for a one hour foot massage is $ 30.00, which is comparable to the Buford Highway foot massage places. They are open late too — till 9:30 p.m., so I can even stop by after a long day.

I would’ve given 3.5 if there were a half star rating. The «spa» is a great place to pop in. Definitely not the place to go if you’re looking for the «spa» experience of total piece and relaxation. The rooms are clean, the staff friendly and the massage is pretty good especially for the price of $ 60.
They are open on Sundays which was great. Parking wasn’t really an issue but could see it being a problem during the week. It’s located next to Arden’s Garden which is a great juice bar. So, after your massage you can stop by next door to grab a shot of wheat grass to make up for your totally debaucheries Saturday night. I’ll go back.

Usually I’m not a 5^th-​star witholder, but your foot massage can vary so much depending on who’s giving it, that I want to make sure my fantastic first visit wasn’t a one-​hit wonder.
And don’t worry. I’ll definitely be back to evaluate.
After a 3 hour tennis match earlier in the day, my feet were absolutely killing me. I was delighted to search Unilocal and find that Highland Spa was open until 9:30pm on Sunday, so I quickly drove over.
I found the massage chair itself to be really comfy and relaxed while my feet soaked in the extra-​hot water. I was delivered some water and some snacks– yum! The massage area is a little too light for my liking, and since it’s a small area, you can easily hear other conversations. Bring your iPod for ultimate relaxation.
The massage area is small– 6 – 8 chairs total. My foot massage was excellent, but for the last portion they moved me over to a massage chair to do the neck, back, and shoulders. Although it was awkward at first (the massage chair is positioned in the room such that all the loungers are facing it), I much preferred this to them attempt of massaging my back while I’m still laying down.
And did I mention that my massage was FREAKING AWESOME?! Maybe it was just the woman I had, but I felt 23 times better leaving Highland Spa than when I entered, and that is exactly what massage is supposed to be about. So YAY for Highland Spa, I can’t wait to come back.
Only bummer — no AMEX here :(

I don’t know if my feet were just jacked up or if the guy doing my foot massage was a little too strong-​fingered, but it kind of hurt! I did ask for a softer touch after awhile, and he seemed to adjust more or less. I thought it would be a little more relaxing. You do get a full hour, including about 10 minutes on the shoulders, which was pretty awesome. There is also some calf and lower leg work… but the dude banged on my leg and feet with the palm of his hand then slapped it some, which was really bizarre and almost had me laughing. I guess it was alright… but watch the knee joint buddy!
I used a Unilocal deal I had… but the people at the front desk seemed really confused about it and had to call the manager, and seemed they were equally confused, so just FYI if you purchased the Unilocal deal.
So, I guess alright. They had a flat screen and I had hot tea. Maybe my feet were just sore (which they were), just would be nice to know if that was the case for sure, as I may give another star. Hard to beat $ 30 for a foot rub and shoulder massage.

My new gem in Midtown. I love it.
I love my Spa 18 as well, but Buford Hwy is such a schlep for me and the service at Spa 18 can be rushed with massage therapists chatting loudly the whole time.
This place is close to home. It is new, clean, and friendly. There is a bit more attention to service, tea refills, and overall friendliness. The massage was wonderful and the therapists respectfully whispered when they needed to communicate. I can’t wait to return.