Essentials Massage & Facials

WORST waste of time and money! Appointment was at 8pm for a 1 hr DEEP TISSUE. She (therapist) came to bring me back at 8:10 then started around 8:15. The so called massage was nothing but a lotion rub down, like I was preparing for the beach. ZERO pressure was used! She called it and hour when she stopped the lotion rub at 8:45pm. I stood to pay behind 4 other people for about 10minutes. The girl up front asked me «how’d it go», I explained what happened and that I thought about getting up and leaving in the middle but was raised better than that. She proceeded to charge me for the «DEEP TISSUE» massage anyways and responded with «to her defense you are her last client and she’s been here since 3pm and also hurt her back»…in shock at that response, I paid and left. Receipt is timed for 20:58 (8:58pm). Id say the «massage» therapists name but again, was raised better than that. However management will be notified of the therapist and front desk girls behavior. Not that they will care of do anything. Especially if thats how they teach their staff to handle issues.

I’ve been here a few times now and every masseuse has been wonderful! The atmosphere is very relaxing and the place is very clean. $ 40 for a deep tissue massage when it’s double at other places. I’ll be back!

I went today and got a massage and facial for $ 50. Both the masseuse and the facial therapist were good. It was a Monday special and well worth the money.

My boyfriend likes coming here because it is affordable and we both like getting massages. I’m a LMT myself so I always request more work done on my upper body, especially my forearms and hands which were more sore than usual the day I booked my appointment. I can not remember my LMTs name but I was greeted professionally and brought back to the room. I expressed to her that I would prefer to only have my upper body worked on with more focus on my arms and hands since my lower body (legs/​feet) were not giving me any problem. She then explained to me that since I purchased the relaxation massage that she has to do full body and will still hit the problem area that I asked for. WTH?!? I wasn’t going to argue with her and waste my massage time so she went on and did what she preferred to do with the massage instead of catering to her clients needs. She spent very little time on my arms and hands, I don’t know what her deal was but I went there so I could not be in as much pain anymore. My problem areas didn’t feel any better after the massage so I left feeling unsatisfied. However, my boyfriend received a great massage. I would rather pay a little more for a massage that fits my needs.

I’ve been to the Palm Harbor Essentials location a few times and prefer it to the Clearwater location, it’s more pleasant and professional all around. My last massage here was a deep tissue/​couples massage with the hubby in their Paris room– there was a cute stencil of the Eiffel tower on the wall and little French accents around the room.
The massage itself was good; my masseuse was a bit heavy handed with the pressure but nothing I couldn’t handle. It’s quite affordable and a great way to pass an afternoon with your significant other after a long work week.

Try Sophia for massage if she is available she is good and great at deep tissue. I love it here because for one the price is amazing so you can have about 3 relaxation massages a week for what would normally cost for 1 at any other massage therapy facility. The massage therapist are most likely new graduates out of college but most of them has been practicing months if not years. The facility is always very clean and the staff are very nice. I’ve had hot stone, deep tissue and relaxation massages here at this location. As for a manicure and pedicure I love the sanitation of their setup, a new plastic cover tub is used for your pedicure so you don’t have to worry about cross contamination from the same tub used. If it’s your first time in you’ll have to complete a patient information from only a couple minutes to complete. Be sure to have therapist adjust the pressure as they are working on you. The music is always relaxing and the lights are kept dim and you don’t have to worry about hearing conversations from the rooms next to your room because it is quite and peaceful. If you prefer a male you’ll have to request that maybe ahead because most of the therapist are female. Also make sure you sign up for their mailing list… sometimes they have specials on Tuesdays for $ 29 for both massage therapy and manicure or pedicure. This is for the Palm Harbor location.

I had been looking all over town (N Pinellas) for a massage within my budget. I found Essentials Massage of Palm Harbor and tried it today. I got the 50 min relaxation massage and am very pleased! Everyone was very professional, the place was very clean and calming. My massage therapist was very nice and asked me if I had any areas to focus on. It was a $ 50 massage for $ 30 and I’m very impressed! I will definitely be back again and again!

I walked into the Palm Harbor location earlier this week to make a simple purchase. There were three girls at the counter and all seemed very rude and snobby even though I didn’t see a reason for them to be.
Most importantly, you should know that the owner carries a line of products I’ve never heard of, and does not stand behind them! There is no return policy if your skin has a reaction to any of their products which is unheard of at any quality day spa. There is always a return policy in which the spa will simply send it back to the manufacturer for a refund. That is not true here. They do not believe in their products and they do not stand behind them. I advise you take your business to one of the more reputable places like the SandPearl or the Safety Harbor Spa and stay away from gimmicks like this.

This review is for the Trinity location. I have been there at least five times for massages only and am very pleased. Make sure you call ahead to make an appointment. On several locations people stopped by and they were booked at the time so to save yourself some time call ahead. That is what I do.
When you enter for the first time they will greet you and ask you to fill out a patient information sheet.
Make sure you indicate the level of pressure that you would like. I like it medium. It’s important to communicate even when you meet the massage therapist for the first time and thereafter.
I had a hot stone massage once and relaxation massages for the rest of the times. My husband goes for the deep tissue massage.
I prefer a female massage therapist so if you do too make sure you request that. The music they play in the massage room is very relaxing. At some other places I could hear people have conversations but not at this one. The rooms for massages are private, dim, and peaceful.
I have been returning regularly. I am very pleased. The location is fantastic. So is the price and customer service.
Make sure you sign up for their email list.
I will be back at the Trinity location again :)

They have great massages for awesome prices. I have gotten prenatal and deep tissue massage from several different massage therapist at this location and they have all been great! I have gotten one pedicure here as part of a 2 for 50 $ deal and I don’t recommend getting your nails done, it took forever and the foot massage was nonexistent. My nails did looked nice but I wouldn’t do it again.

While I agree with the other reviewers assessment of the nail experience, I have had really good massages here. So I highly recommend the massages, espeically Lori, Allie or Felicia… but I don’t recommend that you go for nails. The technician (who also gave me a mediocre facial) put the Shellac on so thick that it bubbled up under the lights. She tried to fix it, but it was taking so long and I had to go. I ended up leaving and then the next day going to my favorite nail salon to have it fixed. It was not a good mani/​pedi experience.

Just had TERRIBLE mani-​pedi experience with MICHELLE! I left the place without finishing my nails. BAD attitude, NO professionalism.