Leelavadee Thai Wellness Center

I’ve been on the hunt for a great foot reflexology place on the westside, after 2 very trusted recommendations I decided to try Leelavadee. I called to ask if I needed an appointment and was told yes so I booked a one hour foot massage for 2 people. Great.
Upon arriving I was greeted by a man who self identified as the owner. I explained again that we were interested in foot only, he argued for a solid 5 minutes that it was only $ 5 more for full body. We said no very clearly, multiple times, that we were interested in foot only. Finally he agreed, we paid him up front (which was a bit odd in itself)
We were taken to a very cute waiting room. The décor is actually really cute and would totally love this place had my experience been better, but I digress. 2 women came and took us to a room with two beds. They asked us to get under the sheet, where again I confirmed FOOT ONLY. They were clearly confused, and said for foot only we could keep clothing on.
They returned and proceeded to give us traditional full body Thai massages. WTF. Fully dressed. This was just getting bizarre.
After the massage we went back to the waiting room where the women hovered for a tip (they did not receive one). As we walked to claim our shoes and go on with our day confused and still not relaxed, the owner asked us to tip– we explained we didn’t receive what we asked for, politely. He offered no apology, no acknowledgement, nothing. This sent me from confused to a bit angry.
I’m not sure how this business has such great rating but I’m very disappointed and will continue my search.

What a great business model. Call us from an airport hotel or from the airport, and we’ll come get you. They were careful to describe the car that picked me up so I would feel comfortable about getting into the car, and confirmed pickup time by phone.
Massage was flat amazing. Therapist was thorough and efficient and effective. Best massage I’ve ever had. Don’t say you want hard unless you mean it. Even if you are familiar with deep tissue, this is a whole new level of therapy. She targeted my specific problems accurately, and coupled the massage with great stretching. Next morning and feel great.
I added facial service and wax. Kim is a gifted aesthetician. Fantastic skin service that was perfectly tailored to my complexion. Waxing was nearly (nearly) painless. Quick, clean, and thorough. Add to that, she is one of the most pleasant people I have ever met. Made me extremely comfortable, and the whole experience very pleasant. If I lived in the area, I would be here often.
Don’t hesitate, great spa.

Went here for a couples massage and it was amazing. Relaxing and very friendly. They take good care of you from beginning to end. They give you hot green tea before the massage and water at the end. It’s good to drink water at the end of a massage. My husband and I will definitely be back.

Excellent experience! It is Thai a like a «just massage» for Thai Massages. You feel like you are in Thailand when you walk into the upstairs and sit in the tea room.
I LOVED my experience here with my very good friend. I had a 90 minute hot stone massage. The Thai stretching was AMAZING.
A women in the waiting room shared that she could not move her neck when she first arrived and now she could move it really well.
All three of us felt fabulous from our experience. I would highly recommend.
They take Spa Finder cards too.

Excellent customer service, incredible massage, and free pickup and drop off from anywhere near the airport! Highly recommended!

Incredible Thai massages. Very cultural. Wonderful service. Very friendly people. The stretches and massage combo are fantastic. They also pick you up and drop you off anywhere near LAX!

This place is awesome. I walked in there yesterday with a stiff neck and walked out feeling awesome and re-​energized. Channel was awesome and will visit her spot in Hawaii.
Clean, private and not costly.
Will definitely go back.

If I could give it 10 stars I would.
I literally went from a dreaded 10 hour delay to a life changing 90 minute massage! This was just amazing. Thank you Suzy!
After finding out that I had 10 hours to burn, I decided to go to Unilocal to see if I could get a massage.
First off, thank God for calling. I was excited to hear the owner state that he would grab me from airport (I was ready to take a cab over given its a 5 min drive). This made the experience painless. He’s also very animated. so that was fun. :-)
Got to the shop. fell in love with the original Thailand furniture. This in itself told me something good was coming. Was asked to remove shoes at the door and given some new slippers. Sat at desk, choose massage, made payment and 3 mins later was sat in lovely, lovely lounge and given a nice small cup of green tea with ginseng. At first I expected it to be the cheap kind, but this was the real stuff.
Once done, Suzy (miracle worker) hauled me off to room and instructed me to just reduce clothes and lay on sheet and then it began! I choose a thai combination which proved to be amazing. Between stepping on my back (note, don’t do this on a full stomach), some amazing hot oil, insane head massage my body was in dopamine overdrive!
I decided to go for the 90 minutes as the cost made more sense. but could’ve easily stayed for 3 hours! Just amazing. I was massage thoroughly from head to toe. she always checked to ensure I was K (not too hard), hot oil was amazing, then I was stretched on every limb! Suzy has a gift. I will be back here again… so unexpected but so grateful. Completely transformed my day and delay on airport.
Got back with enough time but a nice clear mind and body.
highly recommend! Ask for Suzy!

Had a very stressful few weeks. To decompress I had the Thai combination massage. It was great. Everyone was very nice. Will definitely go back.

I usually do not write reviews because I feel I can be overly critical of things and I do not need to relive my experiences if I have nothing nice to say. That being said — if there was something so egregious that it would hinder the health of another person I would give a review to advise others of potential dangers. Thankfully that day has not come. Let me break it down for you by the facts — objectives facts. I find many of these reviews, though helpful if many say the same thing (which usually never happens) can be very subjective because we do not know the individuals expectations or personal experiences to really take the review for face value — if you are reading this, maybe you could be like me and use these reviews taken with a grain of salt.
1. They offer FREE pick and drop off service from the airport — which they are near so this is a great spot for convenience for layovers, which is how I found it. I was a bit hesitant at first, but when the person on the phone told me where to be and gave instructions on the car, etc… I realized they had done this before. The ride was short, 5 – 7 min and no charge for this service. After my massage, Sak offered to let me walk around and have dinner if I wanted before taking me back to the airport as I still had some time — NEVER had someone offer this before.
2. They offer showers — this was nice to get all the oil off after the massage as I had another flight to catch and would have been uncomfortable getting back into my clothes. They have a variety of shampoo/​conditioner/​body wash to use so you don’t need to bring anything with you — if you have specific sensitivities you could use your own. The shower is clean, they provide towels and robes.
3. Mani/​Pedi — I did want this and the person they had was coming back from a trip and not available. This was a bit disappointing and perhaps they could use more people to provide this service in the future.
4. Arrival/​Departure — all employees regardless of what station they worked, all acknowledged me and said hello when they saw or passed me. I received green tea with ginseng in real little tea cups (maybe ceramic? and decorated served properly with serving plate) and tea upon arrival and departure. Because I had 2 sessions (massage and body scrub) I was (told) served a larger cup of water — every massage I have ever had (over 100+ as I worked in a hotel that had a spa and crew members received a free massage monthly) all provided water cups — if you have never received this from a place you get a massage — well, I would think twice. I was thanked after my services, both the driver and the therapist waked me to the elevator saying goodbyes till the door closed.
5. Massage/​Body scrub — As I have not had many body scrubs, my experience to report on this may be limited. It was effective in making my skin all over feel very smooth as promised. It was a lemon mix with lavender oil added to help with any sensitivity. I usually have sensitive skin, and I can report not having any reaction/​not even red. However — this is an individual assessment. I would describe it as a satin feel — but you will have to judge this on your own when you check them out. Massage — at the very beginning the therapist advise if at any time I wanted an adjustment to the service or pressure to let her know. This is understandable as everyone has a different body and by default different wants. She gave clear instructions on the dress expectations (what to take off and what to keep on) and provided the service as she was instructed. I personally did not have any objections — in a personal opinion, she did a great job and got the kinks out of my lower back and neck. More of an authentic feel if you have ever had a massage done in Thailand — where she is from. I already made a reservation for her (Anna) for my return trip layover and will schedule for my boyfriend as well as I was informed they do couples side by side in the same room if you prefer.
If you want a personal, critical opinion, the only thing I wish was improved on was the music — wish it was louder in the rooms as I could hear some outside noise and barely heard the music which I personally find relaxing. I am excited for my return flight — and I don’t like flying, but knowing I have that appointment makes me feel like the 2^nd leg of my journey is that much more plesant. They did a great job for having time restrictions and providing free transportation and showers. This is a hidden gem that is clean and close to a variety of shops if you need — there is a Ralph’s (CVS) store across the street and In and Out Burger is walking distance (5 – 7 min) if you desire.
No harm in checking this place out. Prices are pretty standard. I was there for 2 hours and spent $ 155 on a combination (thai and swedish) massage and a full body scrub. Wish they were higher ranked on Unilocal so I would have found them sooner.
I am going back… enough said. Thank you for reading.

The owner was amazing. He picked us up from our hotel, let us walk to eat lunch after the massage, then he took us back to the hotel. The place even have us green tea & water. Do NOT purchase your massage on groupon because they will match that price & you’re not supposed to get a ride using groupon. I would definitely recommend this place.

Had an awesome deep tissue combo massage with Noi. She asked me what areas she should focus on, and I asked her to work mostly on my neck/​shoulders because that’s where I carry a lot of tension and knots — and she really did pay particular attention there. She worked at my knots in a way that wasn’t extremely painful, but firm enough that I really noticed them loosening up.
This place is really a hidden gem. I live in the area and never knew it existed — I will definitely be back!
Thank you Noi :)

After a stressful week and trying to mend a pulled groin due to a hockey game I stumbled upon this sanctuary of wellness. Had a blend of Shiatsu and Thai massage which went from extremely relaxing to a mild assisted stretch and felt like a new man. The tea before and after we’re bonus points:
Ambiance: A
Massage: A+
Service: A

Love this place so far. Great atmosphere. When you enter you leave your shoes at the door and then order your services. They will then escort you to a room to wait for the therapist. It’s a great way to transition from the hustle to a calm mind. The therapist was very good and responsive. I will definitely be back

This place is great! Sak, the owner, is very nice and accommodating. I originally booked online through Unilocal for a traditional Thai massage but after discussing with Sak about my sore shoulders, neck and legs he recommended a deep tissue massage with Wayne and I’m glad he did. One of the best massages, I even extended it to 90 mins ($ 110). Wayne hit all my trouble areas and pressure points! The space is huge and very clean including the massage rooms. Sak offered green tea before and there is a water dispenser to hydrate afterwards. Sak even drove me to LAX when I was done. Great experience all around!!! If you need a massage during a layover this is the perfect place!

I treated myself to a Mother’s Day Thai Combination massage and it was worth every penny! The man at the front desk was great and made my friend and I feel right at home and I loved the green tea that they served us beforehand.
The masseuse was excellent and I asked her to concentrate on my shoulders and back, since I have knots from being hunched over a computer. She worked on that area for 20 minutes and that was exactly what I needed. I am definitely coming back soon!

Disappointing management. This spa is pretty inside and has a nice feel. I have given two gift certificates for massages here and the recipient has been pleased.
I received a gift certificate via SPA FINDER. I knew they did manicures, because I’d visited the spa to purchase the gift certificates. I went in to inquire and there was no one at the front desk. I called out for a few minutes before someone came out to say that the owner was not there and to come back later. Instead, I called the next day to make an appointment in advance and the owner said that manicure/​pedicure was not available and I could only use the card for massage. But I didn’t need a massage, I needed a manicure. Finally he said that he didn’t have a manicurist on staff at the time.
Well… I think that’s unfortunate and a time waster for customers. They advertise that they do manicure/​pedicures, so that service should be available at least within a couple of days if someone calls to book that service. He couldn’t tell me when mani/​pedi would be available because he needed to hire someone.
What he really needs is to hire someone else to run the spa. There should be someone at the front dest when customers walk in. All services that they advertise should be available when a customer calls to book them. This could be a lovely place, but it needs much better management.

I thought this place was going to be perfection. The man at the desk was great. Very nice, helpful and good customer service. He offered green tea before and after the massage, which was nice.
Now the massage… I purchased deep tissue and my son who is 15 had a thai massage. Wrong wrong wrong!!! I usually fall asleep but I was awake the entire time and the entire massage was more like a lotion application. No slip and glide but rubbing extremely fast on my legs and thighs… no smooth rhythmic touch. When she got to my back it was even worse ;-/​no pressure point movements just vigorous movements. Effleurage at a rapid pace. I literally wanted to just tell her to stop but I would have to pay anyway so I let her continue. All I could think was If my son was going thru the same unrelaxing massage. I tipped because that is what I’m supposed to do but when I left I said to myself «was that even a hour» I asked my son and he said the same thing. There is NO possible way she should have license in massage because that was not deep tissue massage I paid for …$ 175 and I still feel like I did when I walked in!!!

I had a 90min deep tissue massage in between a 6 hr layover at LAX. I could not recommend this more — it was such a wonderful and relaxing way to spend time as opposed to sitting in a mall like airport!
I was picked up and dropped off from the airport which was an added bonus.
I was given tea and offered the option of having a shower.
Will definitely return if I have a long lay over in LA again.
Thank you!

This was the best massage I’ve had. I used to swear by Swedish massages until I discovered the Thai combination massage here. :D I recommend Fon, she is the best. The place is beautifully decorated, very clean and very professional. Loved my 90min Thai combination massage. They took out knots that no Swedish massage ever could!
Amazing experience, especially for those waiting to kill time on a long layover. They pick up and drop off to and from all nearby hotels and even dropped me off to the airport for free!