Serenity Spa of the Orient

Every time I come back to visit Boston where I grew up, my friend and I have to come and get the foot reflexology massage. They give such a wonderful massage here and in a very peaceful setting (my friend falls asleep most of the time!). We walk out feeling anew and relaxed. They not only massage your feet and lower legs, they first massage your shoulders, back, and down your arms.
Thank you!

I want to thank cici for the massage today. I called last minute and she gave me amazing foot massage and deep back massage. She knew exactly where to put the pressure and her techniques are amazing. I am going back next week.

Excellent massage reasonably priced! Coco, Katy and Shi Shi are excellent at working out the kinks and issues the body accumulates. I would rather get a full one hour massage from either of these ladies than waste my money on dinner and drinks! You will not find a better massage!

I have had some wonderful massages here in the past, but lately, over the past year or so, there have been many distractions during my sessions. I understand it is still a relatively new business, but answering business calls during the massage takes you out of the moment completely. It is also really important that the therapist listens to the client’s request for areas to focus on or avoid as my requests have been overlooked the last few times.
I recently sent my boyfriend there who really needed help with a knot in his shoulder and regret it because the therapist who worked with him slacked off and was even checking her cell phone during the massage.
I am taking a long break from the place and hope that the standards can be brought back to the way they were originally.

I used to live near this location and only went when I was in serious pain. Everytime I go I ask for the owner, because she’s closer to a physician than a massage therapist. Titles aside, I have had serious back pain from lifting my infant over the years and Coco has pretty much brought me back on my feet each time. I sent people to her throughout my career, as I am a graphic designer and spend most of my time sitting hence the back pain issues. Honestly, you won’t find a better massage therapist than Coco!

This place is terrible, I don’t always hate a massage parlor but when I do its because… The lady who gave the massage had no idea what she was doing, she massaged my bones, not the muscles. She did the same three moves over and over… Full body, nope. Never in the whole ordeal did I feel relaxed! She answered her phone twice! And checked multiple text messages.
And the worst part was that on multiple occasions I felt her remove her hand from my body… Then I heard her scratch her head then resume the massage. Gross! I don’t want your skin particles and possible head lice on my body.
This was the cheapest place I could find and I guess I got what I paid for.
Next time I’m going to more reputable place!

Can’t say enough good things about this place. Great atmosphere — calm, relaxing and very welcoming. And the massages and foot reflexology are fantastic. CoCo knows just where to go to get the knots out. She’s amazing. The prices are way lower than what you’d pay for comparable services in Chinatown, etc but the quality is just as good or better. I try to go as often as I can and it’s never often enough — I’m totally hooked. I always leave feeling super-​relaxed and slighly euphoric. Definitely recommend them — I’ve been coming here for just over a year and have never had a bad treatment.

This place is very competitively priced. They do a 1 hr foot massage for 25 dollars and full body is around $ 40. These prices are hard to beat and even turn down. They lady at the front desk speaks very little english so it can be easy to get confused or schedule the wrong time. The overall spa is very clean and well kept. They have some private rooms and a larger open room for foot massages. We ended up getting the 30 minute foot massage and 1 hr full body combined. The foot massage was solid and comparable to Happy Feet in Chinatown. The full body was decent. If your looking for a cheap foot massage then this place is a great option.

I live a few blocks from Serenity Spa and walked in today seeking relief for the crazy knots in my shoulders and neck (I’m in grad school, so I carry a heavy-​ish backpack every day). I’m on a tight budget, so I decided to get the one-​hour foot massage, which includes a shoulder and upper back massage while your feet soak. I asked the massage therapist, Mr. Li (didn’t get his first name), to focus on my shoulders, and he went to work right away, spending a lot more time and effort than what is probably normal for this service to get my crazy shoulder knots out. He was attentive and asked several times if the pressure was ok. After some serious kneading, my shoulder and neck muscles felt so much looser and lighter! Exactly what I needed.
The actual foot massage was nice and relaxing. In the individual reclined sofa I was sitting in (with legs fully extended), I was practically falling asleep.
I can’t speak to the other services, but the one-​hour foot (and shoulder) massage was awesome!
As far as the facilities, the spa is clean, modern, and homey. Also the foot massage room is big and has several foot massage sofas, so it would be great for small groups.
I’m so glad I found this West Medford neighborhood gem!

I had a foot massage here and had a great experience. I ended up buying a package. I went with a friend and it was a wonderfully relaxing experience. For only $ 35 my feet were soaked in a bath with flower petals, then massaged. But then my back and neck and arms were massaged. When finished, you lay back on the lounge to rest. I will be going back on Friday with a friend.

I hate to diss a brand new business, because everybody deserves a shot, but this was the worst massage I’ve ever had … by a landslide. I live one street over and had some shoulder discomfort, so I made a last minute appointment. I currently have a standing monthly appointment at Massage Envy in Burlington, but my shoulders are always killing me because I work at a computer all day.
The worst part was technique. The therapist was just not a skilled massage therapist, plain and simple. She literally didn’t know how to work out the knots in my shoulders. It was like having my husband rub my shoulders, but frankly, he does a better judge.
I was super clear that I only wanted work done on my shoulders and back when I arrived, but even after clarifying several additional times during the massage, I still got a full body massage.
There are no sheets on the bed, which I’ve never experienced before. Everybody has varying levels of comfort with nudity during a massage, but this leaves no options. I left my sweatpants on. There were paper towels on the face support, which is not very therapeutic and tranquil.
Additionally, it was about 10 degrees too hot in the room, which makes for a miserable massage.
She did not use massage oil until about 20 minutes into the massage. When somebody uses their hands and basically twists your skin in two different directions, it feels like the «indian sunburns» we gave each other as kids. Ouch!
Lastly, I was taken by surprise when she climbed on top of the bed and knelt on my back with her full body weight. I actually found this to be extremely uncomfortable on my abdomen, and I think techniques like this should be asked about before implemented. Normally massage therapists ask how the pressure is or things like that several times during the massage, I don’t’ think it’s too much to ask to say something before you put your entire body weight on somebody’s’ lower back.
I hate to even bring up this last point, because I certainly don’t want these women to be in a difficult situation, but the sign on the back of the door that mentioned not asking for «sexual acts» just made me think «where AM i!??» It says something about the kind of establishment you are if you have to mention that! I’ve never seen a sign like that at any other spa!
P. S. The 5 star rating on this company has never written another review before … INTERESTING?

Very nice place. Very feng shui design. Rooms are large and clean. Staff is very nice. Had some back pain when I went in and felt much better when I left. Will definitely be returning.