Chinese Ancient Foot Spa

me and my sister purchased a groupon and were very excited to go receive our treatment, we called he told us we could come in an hour from when i called. when we showed up he said sit down and soaked our feet. started working on our face and arm giving lots of pressure basically just pinching us. then once they started the reflexology him and the woman working on my sister talked the whole time in their language and very loud. couldn’t relax at all at one point we both just wanted to get up and leave… then had us turn over and worked on our backs, still talking to each other then his phone rang and he answered kept working on my back as he was talking on the phone… once our service was over we were given hot water to drink… definitely will not be returning

5×5 star’s for Michael! A journey in itself in relaxation. If you have problem areas, he’ll find it and correct. A must have weekly appointment.

This is a little hole in the wall not far from Pontiac Avenue. Outstanding reflexology and massage. I have to admit that I slept through part of it but since I have a sleep disorder that is a compliment. Very clean and Michael is personable and skilled. I will be back!

This place is the real deal! The massages are firm, thorough, and still very relaxing. Michael is very knowledgeable at his trade. He finds your tightest spots immediately and spends extra time kneading out the knots that may be there. I have been a bunch of times and will never go anywhere else for a massage. Also, don’t buy the groupon. They lose money on that, and they will always give you the same exact price offered on groupon. Love this place.

I had a great experience here! This is not a relaxing, fluffy massage. They are very firm and at times it can be a bit uncomfortable. But if you need to loosen your muscles, this is the way to go. Michael and his partner were very nice, and very talented at knowing exactly where I was sore/​tight. I will be back for sure.

First I would like to start by saying if I could give more stars I would! If you want a fluff massage where they stroke your ego, go pay $ 150 somewhere fancy! If you want the REAL DEAL ANCIENT CHINESE REFLEXOLOGY whole body muscle work out massage, a experience that will leave you feeling like putty and actually make a difference long term for your body-​GO HERE! I will not sit here and say it did not hurt at times (anything worth having usually does hurt) but I could feel my muscles relax into it and feel SO good. I work two jobs; one requires me to stand for many hours, the other to sit for many hours. Both leave me with major aches and pains, something a typical swedish massage could NEVER help. Best way to describe the whole experience is like scratching an inch I never knew I had! As far as the bad reviews go on here go, I think they maybe be accustom to the «Americanized» version of reflexology given by a person who took a two hour class and is now «certified». I will be back and I will bring family and friends for the experience of a life time. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Had a Groupon and decided to make a reservation for this afternoon.
Fantastic experience. Very firm pressure. Classic Chinese technique. Left the place feeling like I’d been rolled out like pastry dough and wouldn’t have it any other way.
My posture feels better, my muscles are super relaxed due to being forced into submission and I know that tomorrow I’m going to feel even better.
If you’re looking for a genuinely awesome experience and aren’t afraid of deep pressure, check this place out. You’ll be happy that you did.

I purchased a Groupon for a 60 minute Reflexology appointment and I have to say, it was so much more than I expected. I read the other reviews here and yes, it’s not a fancy place and yes there are times when the treatment gets intense, BUT these guys know what they are doing. I walked out of there feeling truly relaxed and even better the next day. In my humble opinion the cup of warm water is given for a reason. I believe it’s to help flush out any toxins on your body that are released during the treatment. I am recommending this place to my friends and definitely plan to go back for more!

Ok I wouldn’t call this place fancy by any means and yes its not a normal massage experience but it was awesome. It was a little painful at times but I never left a massage place before feeling so relaxed. If you are prissy or faint of heart… stay away. If you have a bunch of knots and can handle a real massage … go!

For someone reading those first 2 negative reviews, I’d say: Just relax and go with it. This is not a scented-​candles-​and-​whale-​songs kind of massage place. This is the real deal. You may feel tender in spots, but that just means they’re dong it right. Lovely people and a no-​nonsense atmosphere. You’ll feel great when it’s done.

I am sorry to say this, but this place is awful. I bought a Groupon for a 60 minute reflexology treatment, which apparently included a full body massage as well. Please keep in mind, I get reflexology treatments OFTEN. This was nothing like what I experienced, ever! Putting aside the interior of the place (which was not so nice), this had to be the worst. The pressure of the massage was so hard, I was in pain. He also used his nails on my feet, which was weird and uncomfortable. Not only was the foot massage painful, but the back massage was excruciating! It wasn’t even a massage, it was poking, pushing and pain! On top of it, when I left, I was given a foam cup of warm water to drink. Gross.

I“m truly surprised to see the other 2 ratings as bad because I have had a lot of massage and reflexology in my life and in Thailand. These guys know what they are doing. I had gone to another one around the corner and they didn’t know much). They will explain things if you want — draining part of your body and how things work etc. They are not all jumpin’ around and going bonkers when you go in because that is now their culture. They do a strong job and know what they are doing and I like to ask questions as I like to learn. My aunt goes because it helps her eyes. It’s amazing how much can be done in the whole body from a reflexology massage — they do the rest of the body also. I think it is a good deal and a good preventative thing to do for oneself.

Been here a few times. Great for what it is, a no frills massage for a very cheap price. I say no frills because it’s not a high end spa atmosphere by any means but Personally I go for the massage, not the atmosphere so that’s not an issue for me. The owner is the best if he’s available. Some of the masseurs can be overly rough so don’t hesitate to speak up if you can’t take it. Added bonus: I go for the massage and don’t believe in the reflexology but all the problem areas he mentioned were actually spot on.

Someone gave me a groupon and I went expecting a shiatsu type of treatment. Instead I received a very painful massage. I didn’t mind because he loosened up my knots but be prepared, it hurt. The place is on Park Ave so I wasn’t surprised by the storefront atmosphere. It is no spa to be sure. Like other reviewers I was also greeted with a grunt but being the only customer was immediately shown to a table. I can see how a woman would be made uncomfortable by the surprise butt touching. I went because it was free and won’t be going back. I would rather pay full price somewhere else.

This place was terrible. I agree with everything the earlier poster said. I had a groupon for this place and I was excited for some relaxation as my feet had been quite sore from work. The place was extremely dingy. There was no greeting to speak of just «go sit here, lie down.» The treatment was extremely painful. The groupon included a shoulder massage. I wasn’t aware that this also meant my butt would be rubbed also. Very uncomfortable. At one point while the «therapist» was emptying out the foot bath, I heard him use the restroom with the door open and not wash his hands. Nice. At one point during the «back massage» the man was positioned over my body in a way that his crotch was pretty much on top of my head. Horrifying. The icing on the cake, when the «treatment» was done, he handed me a paper cup of water. The cooler that it came from must have been filthy. The water tasted distinctly of mold. All in all I left way more stressed than when I entered.

Went in for a reflexology treatment using the Groupon. The 60 minute treatment also included a back and shoulder massage — win! However, I was very disappointed with this experience. This was only the third time I had had a reflexology treatment, and this was nothing like I had expected based on my previous treatments at another spa.
Upon entering, I told them my name, they said ok, and walked away with me standing in the doorway. After 10 minutes or so, they told me to lay down. There were no introductions, no consultation, no asking me what was ailing me — nothing. I just laid there waiting for a while until someone came over and started my treatment. With my feet soaking, he began working on the pressure points on my head, which I did not expect at all. It turned out to be basically a full body treatment, which was more than I bargained for. He used a lot of pressure, and much of the treatment was painful. I politely asked for less pressure multiple times, but it was still a little much for me. I could have been more assertive, but I was trying to trust the process. For most of the treatment I was looking forward to it being over. The cherry on top was when my reflexologist’s cell phone rang very loudly, where it was resting on a table right near my head, and he actually answered it in the middle of my treatment! With no apology, he answered it and walked away. He returned a few minutes later and explained what the call was about, but still no apology for the interruption. This was not a relaxing or comfortable experience by any means and I will not be back.