Izba Spa

This place is the perfect mix of relaxation and being natural with great masseuses.

Easily some of the best massage therapists in Denver work here! The Banya is magically healing, the space is beautiful, massage is on point, and the tea and fruit a the end of your treatment are just the cherry on top! Consistently excellent. Thank you Izba!

Great experience! I feel like a new person. I’ll definitely return. Everyone was so friendly.

What can I say? I’m a spa junkie and finding a place that has something different to offer than the usual massages is right up my alley.
I love the unusual location, you keep walking down to the depths of an old house converted into a holistic center. The Russian décor is really cool and the place just has a no frills vibe that I really appreciated.
My friend and I decided to get the 15 hot tub session with one hour massage. The hot tub is nice and deep so your shoulders are covered (I love being fully submerged in the hot tub since my neck and shoulders are usually tense) and the water is clean and perfectly heated. You soak for 15 mins then transfer over to the massage table.
The massage was intense, I won’t lie. I do like a deep massage so for me, it was awesome. You can always tell your therapist what pressure you prefer. My philosophy is that if you aren’t experiencing some sort of discomfort during a massage, you really aren’t getting the full benefit. Anyway, it was a great deep tissue massage and the technique is slightly different than most places.
They serve you tea and sliced apples after your treatment. I love that extra touch! The price is right too. $ 80 each for the treatment we had.

The massages I’ve gotten here were good. So much so, that I got a gift certificate for my friend’s birthday last August. I went in, paid cash, and a man wrote down the transaction in a notebook. My friend misplaced her certificate, and when she called to see what could be done, was treated very rudely about the situation. I called to see if I could track down the certificate, and was also treated very rudely, by I’m assuming, the same person (he literally laughed at both my friend and me when we told him our problem). When I told him that I couldn’t remember the exact package I had gotten for the gift, his response was «you’re not helping me here.» He said he would leave a message for the owner, who «might» call me back. Never received a call back… I recommend going here if you want a decent massage in a very «unique» atmosphere. Though if you care about customer service as much as your massage, you may want to rethink it.

I absolutely LOVE Izba Spa!!!

This was definitely a unique & neat (uneat) spa experience as all the other reviewers mentioned. I’ve never experienced a Russian banya treatment before so I opted for the Izba spa special (1.5 hr) rather than the basic treatment (2 hr). The Izba spa special includes a 15 minute hot tub session, massage, and 1 Russian Banya session (steam room and branch/​leaves hitting/​spanking). The basic treatment includes hot tub session, massage, banya, massage, banya. The difference between the 2 of them is only $ 15 and $ 30 minutes but I wasn’t sure if I could handle 2 banya treatments during my 1^st try so I went safe with the shorter treatment. You can go into the hot tub full on naked or you can bring a swimsuit. I thought the hot tub would be scorchng hot based on the other reviews but it was not as hot as other hot tubs I’ve been in. You’re in a private room and they leave you be during that time. You then proceed to the massage table face down first. I had a lot of knots in my back so getting them massaged out was painful @ certain points but totally necessary. I am also a bit ticklish so I struggled a bit with certain parts of the massage (like the foot and thigh parts). You get massaged from head to toe and the masseuses are really strong! You can ask them to adjust the intensity level if the massage is too painful or strong for you. After the massage you enter the steam room and lay down for 10 (?) minutes. Someone will come in and lather honey on your body. Then they come in with the birch (?) branches/​leaves and spank/​hit you with it. The aromatherapy from the branches is great. Like other reviewers mentioned, the steam room is intensely hot! I, like the other reviewers, could not wait for the splash of cold water they give you toward the end. They give you a cup of cold water to drink while you’re in the steam room which was super helpful. After the honey and spanking you rinse off in the shower and then exit the massage room for some apple slices & tea. Overall, the service was great and the new experience made the visit undeniably worthwhile. I’d recommend this type of spa experience for those who want some serious knots worked out and for those who can handle the heat!

Had the flu prevention massage, banya treatment and body polish. Eugene was the best! I’m not a hot house flower so wasn’t sure about the banya but turned out to be the best part. Room is private and therapist very respectful of your modesty. It’s been a long year up to then but this was all worth it!!! Happy New Year to ME!

Meh.
Interesting for Americans not interested in travel — who’d overpay for a conversation starter. A waste of time for Eastern Euro folk looking for the real deal.
Why the one star:
1. sauna/banya’s not hot
2. massage was weak
3. hot tub is chlorinated
4. joint prices itself at 4 Seasons rates with sub-​par accommodations
5. folks lather you with honey… (that ain’t Russian… Russians don’t play with food)
6. the place isn’t group friendly
7. everything’s timed — you’re on their schedule

I called to schedule a spa package on Dec. 22 as a last minute Christmas gift for my girlfriend because of some great reviews on
. The lady who answered the phone asked if the appointment was good for my girlfriend and I said it was. She was very rude about telling me that we cannot cancel last minute or we would have to pay half the cost. I told her that would be fine. I didn’t have a good feeling about this phone call so I didn’t schedule it.
I understand someone informing you that you may want to make sure that the day and time are available for the person being scheduled but I don’t appreciate being talked to like I’m an idiot. They may have good services but I am not going to spend my money there find out because of the poor customer service skills and attitude this lady displayed. That is not something that I want to deal with at a spa.

Never had an experience like it. Unbelievable!

I discovered Izba Spa by accident, walking down York Street. It is connected to a school of Chinese medicine and located discreetly inside. Walking in is a bit confusing because there is a pharmacy, school, clinic and spa all within the same building. Tip: look for the Izba Spa signs that are posted on the wall. They will guide you to where you need to be. I came here with my partner and recieved 2 banya sessions and a massage. We were in the same room and the therapy room contained the massage tables, the banya (dry sauna), a hot tub and a shower. The massage therapist guided us through the process. First, we were told to strip down, cover ourselves with a towel and lay face down in the banya. The therapist checked in on us a couple of times to make sure we were comfortable and provided water in case we needed it. The shocker comes when the therapist comes in to beat the crap out of you (in a good way) with oak leaves. He gave fair warning before he began slapping us with the leaves. He said it was to stimulate sweating and detoxification. After being in the banya for a bit (10 or 15 min maybe?) we came out of the banya, onto the tables and began our massage. After the massage was over we went back into the banya for another session (this time face up) and yes, we were beat again with the leaves.
So…how was it? It was pretty amazing. The massage therapists were skilled and respectful and the experience was very relaxing and therapeutic. If you’re in the area and have a chance, stop by and check it out. If you’re looking for a recommendation, ask for Matthew. Good guy with great skills.

I have to agree with most of the reviews, the place is neat and the overall experience was OK, however a few things ruined it for me.
We went for a couples massage, my husband really enjoyed his deep tissue with Amanda, and highly recommends her.
My masseur was ok, I never had to meet him until I was lying down and he started with the session, I found that odd.
When we were in the middle of the massage the door of our room opened and keep hearing voices in the hallways, my massage table was the one immediately to the door, I felt really uncomfortable knowing the door was open, and I was half naked in the table, so i raised my head twice to see what was going on and I saw this other guy at the edge of the door holding a written piece of paper to my masseuse. I was thinking that however need it to talk to him couldn’t wait until the session ended and open the door to do that. At that point I couldn’t relax and enjoy the massage.
I never experienced anything like that before when in a reputable spa. Maybe something for the management to work on.

Best massage I have ever had. Period.
My boyfriend and I made a reservation for Thursday at noon for the Deluxe Package ($ 140 per person) which includes an hour massage, a half hour sauna/​banya treatment, three showers, 15 minute hot tub session, and a choice of a salt scrub or mud mask. (not in that order– but equalling 2.5 hours) And then when your are done you get to enjoy fruit and tea in their lobby area.
My boyfriend got massaged by Eugine, and said he is amazing, and would request him again. Eugine has been doing this for 20+ years, and found all of Dan’s knots, and made everything very enjoyable and professional.
If you are looking for an amazing couple massage– check out this hidden gem and enjoy yourself.

A friend of mine kept telling me about Izba, so I finally checked it out with 2 friends. I was actually a little scared as I was told you get beat during the massage… what?!? It ended up being a great experience — no frills atmosphere, you do get beat with banyan leaves in a sauna and then cooled down with a bucket of cold water followed up by a deep tissue (and I mean deep tissue) massage. All in all a great experience for a reasonable price!

My husband and had a couples treatment at Izba Spa to celebrate his birthday and it was an excellent experience. We went with the Izba Special, which consisted of a hot tub soak, massage and banya. We were told what was involved by a friend who had been before, but it really exceeded our expectations. The room was private and contained the hot tub, massage tables, sauna and shower. So once you entered, it was all in one place and very private. The massages were excellent, we had Jeff and Dimitri. The banya part was so much fun and so different from anything I’ve ever experienced. All of your senses are engaged while you lie there. You feel the heat, smell the aromatherapy oils in the air, hear the ticking of the heater and are surrounded by the wooden benches and walls. Your back, arms and legs are beaten with dried oak leaves to bring circulation to the surface of your skin and get rid of toxins. Then they pour a cold bucket of water over you, which feels awesome with the heat of the room, and you are lathered up with honey to moisturize your skin. After, we took a shower to clean up and were treated to apple slices and tea in the outer room. I wold recommend this treatment to anyone who enjoys a great massage and a new experience.

I have been wanting to go to Izba for two years now and recently had the opportunity to do so and it was well worth the wait and then some…
At first, you go down these stairs and all of these corridors until you reach a hallway marked Izba… We were greeted by the office worker who was very friendly and explained to us that as soon as our forms were filled out that they would take us back…
When we were summoned back into the room we were instructed to start first with the hot tub session… I went with my partner and we both brought swimsuits but were informed that they were optional because the room was going to be completely private… Wow…Really…This room was pure perfection… The room was completely private, it had the hot tub in one corner, two massage tables set up in another corner, shower in another corner and the enclosed steam room in the last corner… The room was decorated in intricate wood work all over the walls and the ceiling… The aromas that filled the room were delightful… The lighting was low lighting and perfect and even the music that was being played suited the mood… very relaxing… It was pure perfection!
After the 10 – 15 minute hot tub session, you start with your first massage session laying face down on the massage table… You are worked at the same time along side whomever you decide to experience this with and it’s just delightful… What an incredible massage… I’ve been lied to my whole life because I’ve never quite experienced a massage like this… Intense but perfect!
After the first massage session then you are told to enter into the steam room… You lay in the room at the same time with whomever you’re experiencing this with and then the steam treatment begins… Then you are beaten with a bush basically… I know that might sound horrible but it was delightful… After that, you are lathered up with cool honey and then told to go rinse off in the shower…
After you shower you walk back to the massage tables facing up and the second series of massage starts… My masseuse was SO good… He was able to work out some muscle pain that I didn’t know I even had… I felt stretched out and relaxed!
After the second massage session you are told to re-​enter into the steam room this time facing up and the same banyan treatment ensues… Then you are lathered down with the cool honey again and it’s just awesome!
Before you are told to exit and go into the shower one last time, you are told to flip onto your stomach… I knew that this was part of the session but next time, I personally might ask for slightly warmer water to be poured instead of what felt like ice water… Now my partner enjoyed it, but I am not a fan of ANYTHING cold! So maybe you might enjoy it but I personally would either just say forget it completely, or ask for slightly warmer water… Then you are told to shower one last time and they have great smelling shampoo, conditioner and body wash available to use.
You don’t have to bring anything like a bathing suit if you feel comfortable in going in the hot tub naked and they even provide cups of cold water to drink and towels…
What I loved was the privacy of it all… It was very romantic and relaxing… This was an experience I hope to have again sometime much sooner than 2 years from now like it took me to go in the first place!
This is something that everyone should at least experience once in their lives… Kind of like going to New York City… It’s so delightful and worth the money for a 2-​hour session. Anything less than that would not be as great!
And at the end, when you’re all dressed and out by the office to pay, there are freshly cut apples and hot tea waiting for you!
Don’t forget to tip your masseuse too… What an experience… I seriously was trying to figure out a way that I could include this into my monthly budget, it was THAT good!
Thank you Izba!!!

Oh… My… God…
Best massage ever. Amazing banya! I felt sooooo relaxed and loose, but not dizzy or sleepy. I felt like I had just gotten up from a perfect nap.
I will DEFINITELY make a habit of coming here.

This is the only place I go for a massage. I have received the best sports massages ever at Izba. The staff is very professional and well-​trained but everyone has a sense of humor. You will thank yourself for this experience. It’s the best value in town. :)

Amazing experience. Will go back every time I’m in Denver. Unlike any other experience with the birch leaves. Take a friend and enjoy a girls spa day. My skin has never been softer. Left relaxed and rejuvenated. The people were professional and attentive. A must if you’re ever in the area. Go get your relax on.