Best Chinese Bodywork

Had a great massage. Very peaceful and worth every penny. It was so peaceful and i was so relaxed i fell asleep and started snoring (quickly woke up though). Will tell friends about this place and I will return.
Note: Tax is not included in the Groupon voucher and was $ 3.00, Tips must be in cash.

This place is nothing fancy by any means but gets the job done. For the ladies, you get a one hour massage for $ 45 that can’t be beat. The pictures that are posted here are not accurate (maybe from a different location). This location is tiny and each «room» is separated by a curtain. So if you’re in the mood for a great massage at a low price and don’t mind the look of the place, then this is it it.

This is a good no frills place. Always seems clean and they do a consistently good job.

Just got a 30 min session. I feel great. Got all the knots out of my neck. Fair price and I will be going back!

As another reviewer had commented, this place has a location on E 93^rd. I went to this location, and had the worst foot reflexology treatment in my entire life. Mind you — I’ve had more than my fair share of foot reflexology treatments having had them on a weekly basis while in China.
I came here through a groupon deal, for a 60 minute foot reflexology treatment plus hot stones plus mud mask treatment. A breakdown of why you should not come to this establishment:
— Incompetence: the woman who gave me the massage seemed like she had no formal training in foot reflexology. There are specific movements and pressures a masseuse is expected to follow, and this lady knew nothing. Believe me, I know.
— Unprofessional: at the start of my massage the masseuse kept on checking her phone. She thought I didn’t realize (she put a towel over my face and told me to sleep), but I knew because I could see through the towel and also I could feel her hands losing grasp each time she got distracted. Not only was she constantly distracted by her phone, she was also distracted by outside noise. I noticed she kept on leaning back from my massage booth to see what’s going on in the reception area.
— Incomplete: I paid for the foot reflexology + hot stones + mud mask in my package. I received a lackluster reflexology session, a brief and sped-​over hot stones session (she basically wiped hot stones over my legs and soles for two minutes. Yeah.), and skipped the mud mask session. (I only realized she skipped the mud mask after I left, because I had given her my groupon printout already). Wtf.
I added one star because the massage environment is acceptable inside — I was pretty comfortable for the duration of my foot massage. Beyond this, avoid at all costs.

Great message! Nice clean quite place. My masseuse was Laura she was wonderful, not too hard where is painful but hard enough where worked out on my kinks. Gladly pay $ 45 for the convenience of being two blocks from my house. Less noisy then some Chinatown massage places, (no tourists talking loudly)
I had a wonderful experience and a great massage and I will definitely be back!

Great massage for a great price! I love the fact that it’s a block away from my apartment. They have a great deal everyday til 4pm — $ 45 full body massage for women. I might just have to go back this weekend! The rooms are separated by curtains, so not the most private experience — but hey, you get what you pay for! The space was very clean too. My only complaint is that someone was snoring super loud in one of the rooms. He wasn’t getting a massage either, so he must work there. Not the most plesant thing to hear when you’re trying to relax, but whatevs!

i bought a groupon for foot reflexology and mud mask– when i called the woman said it was at 312 e 93 st ny– i went there 3 weeks ago for same thing but through living social and under business name green forest spa– it was same place same people and a very bad experience– the woman basically gave a foot rub with vaseline– she did not know how to do foot reflexology. I don’t think she had a massage license because she did not know what she was doing. Plus the room was near the front and the owner was yelling at her husband and the door was slamming etc. I paid more than $ 30 for this and it was not worth $ 0. I went to relax but this was far from it– But when I called for an appointment the woman who answered told me she wants $ 3 tax and tip. Tax s 4.25% on 30 I paid so she was doubling the tax fee. She insisted she wants $ 3 tax. If you have a business you need to understand the tax is variable and you can’t charge what you want and you have to have a good service. I called Groupon and told them they are promoting a place with two business names and masseuse with no training or expertise in reflexology. Oh instead of refusing the refund as they always arrogantly do, they sheepshly and quickly Gave me a refund. because my next action was the BBB. Don’t go there.

I travel often and sometime when days are rough, I could really use a professional massage. I am very picky when it comes to massages since I’ve done this all around the world. This place is a new discovery in the city for me.
I was exhausted, so when I passed by this place, I just walked in without an appointment, and luckily they have got an available slot for me. The environment is very relaxing and clean. Staffs are very polite and well trained. I requested an hour of back massage and a short young girl was my therapist. During the massage, she politely asked me if she was pressing too hard or too soft and it seems liked she cared a lot about her customers. Out of my expectation, her tiny hands somehow managed to give just the right amount of pressure to press on my tiring muscle and relax my nerves, and the whole massage was perfectly done. I felt reborn afterward.
The whole hour has gone quick. I was very satisfied with the overall experience. For $ 55/​hour in the city, this is one unbeatable deal. Exceptional services, exceptional professionalism. Highly recommended!

Stopped in on a whim because my shoulders and neck were so tight, I couldn’t turn my head. Asked for 15 minutes, and they took me right in. I asked for a lot of pressure, and got it, elbows and all. When the timer went off, I said, 5 minutes more! And when the timer went off again, I said, please 5 more minutes! It’s not a foo foo place, which is great because I don’t want to pay extra for l’eau de cucumber and scented candles. It’s clean, nicely decorated, inviting, and everyone was very nice. Left with total neck mobility.

AMAZING but be prepared… they are tough and rough… but I prefer a SUPER DEEP muscle massage. At one point I almost got creeped out because I thought my massuse had 6 hands because what she was doing was AMAZING but there was no way someone could do that with just 2 hands!!! lol

Just had the most intuitive hot stone massage from Sophie. She worked out all my knots and I am feeling brand new. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. When weariness gets the best of you, this place rejuvenates.

I went in there and asked them for a Unilocal deal which they happily gave me. The girl that worked me was 4 – 11 85 pounds but wow was she strong.
I looked up once and she was completely leveraged against the wall. I was impressed.
I had been there before and will go back again. I like a good deep strong massage.

This is my second visit and my 1^st back message at this establishment. This was by far the least enjoyable massage I have ever experienced. It started out well with a soothing back rub but then the guy went to business with his elbow and overall it was a combination of painful to unbearably ticklish. I then fell asleep at some point but I don’t think it was because it was relaxing. I think I just got so exhausted from the pain, I fell asleep. Too expensive for an experience like that. The trek to china town is a bit of an inconvenience but the prices are cheaper and I think better especially for a foot massage which they charge more here.

It was a great massage, but I took a star away because they kept re-​iterating the fact that I should have bought the massage through them, not Unilocal.I know that they make more money when I buy directly, but I thought the Unilocal deal was a good way to try out a new place, and I shouldn’t be told where and how I spend my money.
I probably won’t be back just because of that. There are plenty of bodywork places in the Upper East Side that are similarly priced and just as great.

I cheated on my massage therapist! Shhh, don’t tell Paul I came here. I normally go to a Chinese massage place in midtown and have been going there over 5 years every 5 to 8 weeks and love it. However, my back was really hurting and it was the Fourth of July and I needed to go in the morning before a BBQ and Paul wouldn’t have been available until later in the day. So see, you understand why I had to cheat. So I went to a place in my neighborhood, really close by and open at 11:00 a.m. I purchased a Unilocal Deal. $ 75 worth of massage for $ 50 dollars and my massage was around an 1 hour and 20 minutes. Not bad at all. It was clean enough and the people were really friendly. The guy who massaged me did a great job getting out my knots. I left here feeling more relaxed and had a spring in my step. I would definitely go here again for a good massage when my normal massage therapist is not available of course! If you are looking for a luxury spa, this is not the place for you. I have found when I have gone to those fancy spa places that I end up paying way too much just for the ambiance and the massage is sub-​par. At places like these, you get a great massage for a decent price. My only major complaint is that the music they were playing would just play a few bars of one song and then skip to another like it was broken or something. They need to invest in better and more soothing music and a couple of speakers throughout the place, not just in the lobby.

IT was Amaz-​ing! There was one point where I actually told the lady that I loved her, and I meant it. I am a trainer and have knots in my shoulders and my legs, especially my IT Band, and my amazing masseuse really dug in for 90 min. I mean the poor lady was out of breath by the end.
I would go again and again, rave reviews!

Given that I’ve been racking up many running miles lately, I decided it was high time for a good massage. I perused the typical Groupon, LivingSocial and Lifebooker options but decided I wanted something closer to home, so Best Chinese Bodywork (good Lord, what a name!) popped up on the radar. A Unilocal offer of $ 50 for $ 75 sealed the deal, so I figured I’d treat myself after running a weekend 10K.
I called Best Chinese Bodywork on a Saturday morning and made an appointment for 2pm. The lady on the phone in somewhat broken English instructed me that I could come in with my Unilocal deal for a 1-​hour massage including both deep tissue and hot stone treatment. I headed over and was promptly directed into a curtained-​off area where I disrobed and waited for my masseuse. The masseuse came in and we had a bit of pointing and explaining before she understood that I wanted her to focus on my feet and legs (both sore spots from running), but she got it and began.
The first step included her stepping on my back which I only realized when I was like «Are those feet grabbing at my back!?» Yes, yes, they were. That was a fairly gentle start to what would be a deep and rigorous treatment. The back massage was good, but short, and then she went into the leg and foot business. The masseuse really gave my legs the business and got into the muscles well. She gave my thighs a good treatment but I was kind of like, hey-​o, watch where you’re putting those hands! After an extensive massage on both legs, she applied hot oil and massaged them again. She then asked me to lie on my back so she could massage my feet, which she also did a great job on. I think she was using some hot, ridged stones to dig into the muscles and tendons down there, which was awesome. The finishing touch was a fast wipe down with a hot towel to get off some of the oil and lotion used.
The massage parlor itself is simple with curtained off areas for each customer and low music playing. I agree with another Unilocaler who wrote that some aromatherapy here would make all the difference. Overall, this is a fine option for an affordable massage in the Upper East Side. For an hour-​plus massage, $ 50 is a good deal! I honestly would never have come here without their mostly high Unilocal reviews. Walking by (which I have done many times), I would’ve been like «Oh, seedy…» but it turned out to be a good find and a great spot to get those knots out and treat sore muscles from exercise, stress or whatever ails you.

Quiet and relaxing little place to unwind. The masseuse ladies are very sweet and helpful so this is never a bad thing lol. Check them out and see for yourself.

Women greet you with friendly smiles. 80’s muzak plays while you lay down and slowly become a blob of mashed potatoes. Your wallet doesn’t hurt too much after the fact.
This place is great because the prices are good (55 dollars per hour), the hours are awesome (open ’til 10 on Sunday night which seems to be my favorite night to go) and the massages are hard and skillful. I used the Unilocal deal and chose the recommendation of 35 minutes back and 35 minutes feet. The woman who massaged me got all my knots out and definitely seemed to know what she was doing.
Three minor cons: Knee massage. This felt weird to me. But, it probably feels good to knee enthusiasts. My masseuse stopped when I told her I didn’t like it and skipped the other knee. She was quite receptive and kind. The other con was the gurgling sounds of something being washed near my head. Finally, I recommend better smelling lotion or aromatherapy of some sort. The place smells totally neutral; like nothing. However, it is certainly better than some other smells it could contain.
Overall a very positive experience and if you are looking for an affordable find on the UES where you can relax and be potatofied, this is your place.