Magic Health Plus

By far the worst people you can find in the United states. Will rip you off by saying they don’t know English well. Stay away from the at all cost.

I’m so mad that I’ve been coming to this mall for years and never considered walking into this place. I’ve been long overdue for a back massage so I went there out of desperation. It looked busy in the front but I was willing to wait. I asked how long for the «20 minute whole back for $ 23» service and was walked straight away to the back where there were private rooms.
My masseuse was awesome, being firm where I needed it and being gentle in other places. He rubbed the back of head. I don’t know if you’ve ever gotten the back of your head massaged before, but it’s one of those things you don’t know you need until it’s happening. Goodness he even rubbed the BOOTY, giving each cheek it’s proper attention. I’m really not sure how much of a protocol that is, but I’m not complaining at all!

The last few visits to this «establishment» have been somewhat disappointing, but adequate. Today I finally was able to receive my free session after my 10 stamps on their card. First I was asked to use it another time, as they were not busy enough today. I declined that request gracefully. Someone new did my so called reflexology, which was underwhelming at best. However, I was willing to give a tip for his efforts. When I went to the front desk for change, I was told the «policy» today was the «free treatment» was now $ 5.00!!! The updated cards at their front desk STILL state:
«RECEIVE ONE FREE SESSION ON US AFTER TEN STAMPS!» When I questioned this so called «policy» she put my money in the cash drawer and refused to return it. I will never return!!! The Better Business Bureau will be interested in how this business deceives their customers!

After back surgery to address spinal stenosis, I was relieved of pain but left with no feeling in the sole of my right foot and part of my right calf and buttock. The resulting lack of «propioreception» inhibited walking. Neither time nor physical therapy cured the problem. In two treatments with electro-​acupuncture, the very professional southern Chinese acupuncturist here has been able to revive nerve connections that had been dead for nearly two years. This has restored feeling in my sole and allowed me to begin to recover muscle function and once again to walk normally. The use of electricity with needles is unpleasant but not unduly painful. More to the point, it has succeeded in stimulating and rewiring a broken nervous system to work again. The man really knows his stuff! Count me as fully satisfied.

The experience was horrid. I asked for acupuncture. Now it was my first time ever so i didnt know what to expect. But as I got in. Eventually they put needles every where like usual. I was fine with that, but then they added electroshock for whatever reason. They guy had it turn up so high that wouldn’t even relax as my back kept convulsing and flexing with immense intensity. I don’t know how I was able to stand up after everything. Like 3hrs went by and I have no idea. I guess that’s what u get for $ 60. Not going there again.

I love this place! The massages are so much better than I’ve gotten from fancy places that spend half the time trying different scented oils. I always ask for Michael (not his real name but I can’t pronounce his real name). He knows all the places where my muscles are tight and works them out. He does talk a bit with other employees but I’ve never heard yelling or any of the other behavior that a previous rater hated. I ask to go to one of the back tables so I don’t have to listen to the mall chatter and there is almost always a table available. You can’t beat the price and you get a marvelous massage!

I’m writing this review just because I think this place has A LOT of potential and i’m HOPING the owner reads this review.
First and foremost… i only get massages from the females here and there are two asian women that do an awesome job my apologies for not remembering their exact names… but they are INCREDIBLE!!!
My issues are the following: This location …1. They are located right in front of the childrens play area in the mall… this is already a problem… since there are like 3 stationary rides that children can sit on and play… and every five minutes this SUPER LOUD «THE ICE CREAM TRUCK» song comes on and just doesn’t equal pleasant relaxing experience. I know its not their fault but they could at least put some doors on this place to block some of the sound.
2. Even if they did block out that noise… the MEN that work in this place are the MOST ANNOYING people ever… it may not be all of them… but most of them are really OBNOXIOUS men that if they aren’t massaging someone… they are laughing and talking all the time… and they don’t just talk… to them… talking is SCREAMING… because of this i do not ever get a massage in the front room because they just don’t stop jabbering EVER or its their cell phones ringing… its rediculous. I“m here to RELAX… not to listen to a bunch of dudes carrying on like they are at a BAR or NIGHTCLUB. FYI, the women are never like this… they are quiet and focused and VERY in tune with keeping a peaceful environment… but the men here have serious behavior issues… i’ve literally asked them if they can SHUT UP when i’ve been there. no reason in being nice about it since they aren’t being professional themselves…
Just today i was there sitting on the couch next to the front desk waiting for one of the females to finish and a woman came in… chose one of these male loudmouths and took the front room back left corner… she is not 3 min into her massage and these two bafoons are sitting on the couch carrying on LOUD AS HELL…1 minute later the other guy is trying to show his co-​worker pictures on his phone… but he has his phone set to where anytime you press any button it makes this loud beep noise and this idiot just keeps hitting buttons… beep beep beep beep beep beep beep… i think it beeped like 50 times. and LOUD. I’m sorry but this is rediculous… OMG then right in the front room after all the beeps… this same dumbass makes this huge loud snort sound deeply. like Leonardo DiCapprio from TITANIC and then HOCKS A LOOGI right into the trash can 2 ft away from that poor woman and right in front of me. I seriously wanted to go body slam this FOOL… but my girl came out right after… I have mentioned these guys to the women that work there and they just roll their eyes and have asked them to keep it down… but even the women at this place think the MEN are idiots…
Someone like the OWNER needs to pull ALL the men aside in this place and straighten these FOOLS out… NOBODY WANTS TO HEAR YOUR PHONE OR YOUR MOUTH while we are getting a massage!!! Especially don’t want to see or hear you spitting in the main room right in front of clients. I SWEAR THESE GUYS SHOULD JUST BE FIRED FOR THEIR BEHAVIOR… its appalling!
If its not bad enough… these same OBNOXIOUS FOOLS… even come back into the hallway where the private rooms are and they are screaming in the hallway and talking and laughing… THESE GUYS DON’T GET IT… they don’t understand that this place is for RELAXATION… they think just because they are at the mall that nobody cares about their LOUD MOUTHS/​LAUGHING/​CELL PHONES RINGING and UTTER LACK OF RESPECT and COURTESY for people paying MONEY for a service… GROW THE HELL UP… i swear i don’t know why i come to this place other than the fact that the two girls there do such a great job… i guess i keep hoping someone notices it… but i was there today and they definitely HAVE NOT! FYI… i know this post seems heated but this is the culmination of 20 visits here listening and watching this unacceptable behavior… I’ve HAD IT!
And if thats not bad enough… this place backs right up to ABERCROMBIE and FITCH… with their obnoxious LOUD music pounding the walls. no wonder i just heard A & F is losing millions a year… they have lost their mind thinking people wanna buy clothes while they pound that ULTRA loud music in their ears… I just can’t get a break in this place!
I honestly believe if someone SUCH AS THE OWNER just STRAIGHTENS these MEN out that behave like they are 3 years old… this place would be 90% BETTER!!!

Thanks to Nyree W. for recommending Kathy. Kathy is really good and she does have the magic hands. She is a 5 star experience. Massage therapists are NOT created equal and it takes trial and error to find someone who you really like and hits your body in all the right places– especially if you have specific ailments like me.
One star off for the lack of privacy. Everyone knows your business here.
¹¹⁄₄ — Unfortunately, Kathy no longer works here, and I didn’t have a good experience with the management after that.

I have been here a few times and even got gift certificates for friends and family, so i know what to expect regarding the location, the open plan and the pricing.
So, today was an extra special massage occasion since I managed to injure myself performing domestic chores. Not the fun ones either, just laundry and mopping floors. So, as I was in an unbelievable amount of pain, so painful, in fact, I was cracking really bad jokes, I made my way to the Magic Hands Plus for some muscle correction.
For 90 minutes, Miss KC worked the devil out of my bones. She found the offending knots and beat them into submission. Miss KC worked on those muscle groups with such a skillful hand, I was in awe of her work. I am still in awe of how intense the massage was! I asked for very deep tissue work, and I got it, elbows, knees and knuckles. She worked the stones out of my kidneys. (I am not kidding! I didn’t even know they were there until she asked if I wanted to keep them as souvenirs!) Then the computer knots were annihilated. She even mentioned that I spend too much time sitting in front of a computer. I suppose, but, where else can a girl hunch over AND get paid for it?
I won’t go into too much more detail, there are some things I would like to think is just between me and Miss KC. I may not be her only client, but I would like to think we have something special. «sigh».
Anyway.
I am sore, but now I can stand up and even do my own stretches! I am so very grateful and will go back as soon as I can.
The price is worth it and if it weren’t for the noisy kids rides right outside, it would be a five star.

I love this place. I faintly remember the service being quite amateur when they first store hopped for a while many years ago… [brushes beard]
People are «get down to business» friendly. To me that is perfection. They don’t make small talk with you so you get mental peace. They don’t poke at you softly; they are kneading or «working on those spots» that are bad for circulation, posture, etc. Again, perfection.
Hats off to them. Visit’em. Tip’em. For $ 25 for 30 min. and $ 50 an hour you cannot go wrong in stopping by. Of course I’d prefer if the tables were not located at the front and opening of the store. But I learned to not mind the mall idlers. They are all too busy living vicariously through the customers.

Best thing I HAVE EVER had!
The price is very cheap, 25 dollars for 30min and one hour for 50 dollars.
Soooooo much cheaper than what I usually go for.
And they WORK YOUR body out! I LOVE IT.
And i heard that they are the first and original acupressure store in US.

I’m only reviewing the acupressure; I do not get acupunture here.
This place is great! We lead jammed up lives and need a place that doesn’t require a reservation multi-​days ahead and with more time to sit in a frou-​frou lounge waiting for a massage therapist.
You walk in; point to the amount of time you want. Remove shoes and glasses, lie down and 10 to 30 minutes later, you’re refreshed. Your back pain is abated; your wallet isn’t emptied out.
It isn’t off-​putting for guys — so it’s something you can do with whoever you happen to be with.
Hate shopping with you girl friend? Let her browse the nearby Macy’s while you get acupressure.

I’ve been here a couple of times and I do love this place. Every time I go by it’s packed. Very reasonable price for excellent work and service. I highly recommend.

Very good acupressure/​massage therapy and acupuncture. The staff are friendly and professional, and very good at their work. The cost is very reasonable. The location at Lakeforest Mall just outside of Macy’s is convenient, if you’re in Gaitherburg. I get acupressure

I travel for work sometimes and like a little unknotting when I get a chance. I like the froo-​froo massages okay, but I’m a HUGE fan of this place.
It’s located in the Lake Forest call next to Macy’s. Mind you, there is no real «privacy» as the tables are laid next to one another (clothes on – socks and shoes off only) and you can hear the mall chatter, but MAN OH MAN, when they get to working on you, you won’t hear a thing. And they are nice enough NOT to chat with you while you’re being worked out.
I paid $ 25 for a 30 min massage and it was just as good (if not better) than the ones where you get nude, have the scented oils and all that. They know exactly where your pressure spots are and use elbows, deep tissue massage and gentle streching to work you out. He even worked on my calfs, ankles and fingtertips… apparently high-​stress holding areas. I actually went twice in a week I liked them so much.
I am so loosey-​goosey, I am plan to sleep ultra good after I put on my night crème and say my prayers! Bottom line — try it – you won’t be disappointed!