Head Massage NYC

I was very much looking forward to the mead massage. I heard so many great things. But this person is very unprofessional. I walk into a desolate office, no indication of a human anywhere. Waited a quarter of an hour and she was a no show. Never again.

I had a face massage (not champi) and it was excellent. She shares a doctor’s suite and the massage takes place in a room that is small but tidy and lined with essential oils (the pictures here they she has provided are accurate). The whole session was completely relaxed — no feeling of being rushed. One session is expensive, but there are package deals/​coupons — she is compassionate and skilled and I really saw a difference in my face after the massage. Highly recommended.

For me, the massage was excellent. I do not agree with the angry review about lacking method. It is very clear that the therapist knows her technique well, there’s nothing subjective about that. It might not be for everybody, but I really enjoyed it. I recommend to anyone who likes massages and wants to try something different and new. I did not mind at all sitting up right, as it is clear that that’s how it’s supposed to happen. I’d give her 5 stars, but the place is a bit odd. You have to go down to get to the office she shares with some kind of doctor, and the office itself feels cluttered and a bit too «medical.» Once inside her room, it’s a bit better, but still a bit cluttered. Lastly, since lately I have been a snob about the music they play at spas, I have to complement her selection and volume. It was nice and not distracting at all. I recommend trying this place.

I strongly recommend champissage (Indian head massage) to everyone who likes massage and other alternative healing modalities, but it’s important to understand what actually happens during Denise’s head massages because it’s not like a «normal» massage. You sit upright in a comfortable but firm backed chair (like a regular chair, not a massage chair that reclines) and Denise gets to work on your head. She used her hands (no brush, no implements). I didn’t book the additional oil treatment and I liked it just fine, but I will go back and try that. She explained to me a little bit about how she came to the practice and what it entails. (I started to kind of worry about time because I’ve had some crappy experiences before with talking before a session, but she was genuinely just sharing this with me for my benefit, and in my treatment, definitely got the *full* allotted time so please do not worry. This information was useful for me.)
I can’t believe I dozed off a little during the session SITTING UPRIGHT. I felt really good from the beginning, and it’s remarkable that very little pressure is used, quite different from a regular body massage, but you definitely feel tension leaving you. It’s not pressure points or anything like what you would get at a really good hair salon — more like chopping, tapping, pulling. There are definite energetic effects (aka you feel really good but you didn’t go through the massage wringer). I am definitely going back. I felt great walking out of there, and Denise also answered some of my questions about other alternative therapies. There was no upselling or sales pressure. Great experience. Had a lot of energy.
advice: Denise’s name does not appear on the office directory (so don’t be alarmed! You’ll see a different name for the suite #), although the lobby guy definitely know who she was. Her office space is in a suite with another medical tenant, but the suite was quiet when I was there and Denise’s actual space is very comfortable and private.

I got a head massage — it was «just ok». Surprised to discover this is done while seated in a hard, upright chair. This was my first time getting such a massage, and my research did not prepare me for this arrangement.
Masseur is a super friendly lady, though with her quirks. I was told that I don’t drink enough water — a fact that I already knew — but then she went on to say only this brand and that brand were good for you, and only room temperature. I’m thinking «If I need to drink water, getting picky about the brand and temperature is not important.» Personally I’ll stick to tap water.
Also a 10:45pm text the night before to confirm appointment is really inappropriate. I look tired? Oh maybe that’s because I was woken up last night.
Be sure to take small bills, as they «don’t have change.»
Would I go again? No. But, the one time I went wasn’t a total waste and it might be just right for others.

I have been going to Denise for medical reasons for a number of years. All her treatments have medical impact but it depends on what works for you. I end up feeling much better for weeks after the treatments
Her digs in a medical office space are simple but warm and welcoming.

I have been going to Head Massage NYC consistently for over 5 years now and Denise is without-​a-​doubt a gifted and thoughtful healer. Her Rain Drop Essential Oil massage is AMAZING, everyone should try it! Since the first one, I was hooked and simply will not go to anyone else. Denise listens to the body and includes Chakra Balancing as well as various massage techniques PLUS the essential oils which add another level of detox. I have sent many friends and colleagues to her who have all had great experiences like mine.

the best head massage specialist in the city!

I purchased the 45 min head and 45 min foot massage through Spa Sally. I was surprised at first that I was getting the treatment at the owner’s apartment, not at an actual spa — the ambience was not the best for me. I would have preferred even a tiny that was uncluttered.
However, unlike the previous reviewer, I think her technique was amazing, I was completely relaxed after each of the 2 massages. She used light to deep pressure and I thoroughly enjoyed the massages.