Clement Stress Reductions Center

Used to be a straight no extras place years back.
Nowadays a sleazy operation. Avoid.

If you come to Clement Street for a high end spa experience, then the single star review is your own fault. If you want deep tissue Thai/​Chinese massage that kicks your ass, then this place is for you. I have never had anything less than an intense massage from any therapist… sometimes even painfully good. Stop pissing on small businesses like this center and redirect your immaturity to self-​assessment.

They do not deserve any stars! Terrible place total rip off. Paid for a 45 minute reflexology for $ 25. Got a 30 minute «rub down» and the masseuse was begging for a tip.
Would never go back

yes, I read the bad reviews and can’t speak to that, but I had Annie a few months ago, and she did a really good job. I was in the couples room, which wasn’t lavish, but was clean, warm and reasonable. She was a good, competent masseuse, was able to change how much pressure she used, and was very responsive. I’d go back again, and go to the same person, not sure I would risk switching to someone else, but maybe, it depends. Overall a pretty good place, and yes, you have to be clear you get what you pay for,
1 hr $ 45 or
combo, Full body for 1 hr + foot for 40 min is $ 65. that’s the one I did and it was great.

First and last time I visit this place. It was clean, and I was able to get in right away which is why they get 2 stars.
I expect to get a so-​so massage for $ 45. And it was SO SO.
But, when I give money for a tip and the «therapist» (doubtful) says «we expect 20% so you need to give me $ 10,» I was furious. So I said «well, technically %20 is $ 9. And, that is rude to demand a tip.»
I’m in the service business and would get fired if I demanded a tip. Ridiculous. Will never be back.

I came here 2x. Outside the bldg you see a very nice, inviting sign w/​a Chinese MDs name and pic there suggesting that this is quality, therapeutic massage by an md. Not so. I came by once before as i desperately needed a massage as did this time.
I was herded in the same room i was last time. The room was very cold b/​c it’s been cold outside. They brought in a mini portable heater which helped a little bit. Yes, they charged before the massage, which as the other poster mentioned, was strange. I’ve never experienced with pre-​paying for a massage before, even overseas. What do they think, you’re gonna run without paying? Maybe with many unsatisfied customers demanding for refunds they decided to pre-​charge before svs? The lady wasn’t experienced, as most of the workers as i dont think they get trained or even an orientation. She used alot of force and strength. she just kept pressing instead of kneading or pushing gently. I had to cringe a few times and a couple of times i just couldn’t tolerate the pain (and i’ve undergone plenty of intense asian massages) so i just pushed her hand off. It was just an auto reflex, that uncomfortable. And she said «I’m not using any strength. You need to tolerate». She said this at least 2x. I’d like to see her tolerating that! When i got up the next day i felt so sore in the spots she worked on where she practically used her body wt and pushed on me.
The massage table had a sheet that was very thin and perhaps some rips here and there. After returning home & reading the reviews here after my massages, it dawned on me they might not even launder the sheets and towels ! Yuck!
But the most unclassy thing is what most ppl echoed. when i got all dressed and left the room, i stopped by the reception desk and i handed the lady a tip and i said «this is your tip»…she didn’t say thank you. she just unfolded the bills, rather disgusted and annoyed and said it’s not enough. I explained to her what a tip was and she was demanding more. Seems like this has been a re-​occurring ongoing pattern. Not sure if the owner is aware of this. I’ve had massages done many times and diff places but never even heard such unclassy behavior for them not only to ask for a tip, but to explicitly demand/​expect a tip, and a big tip was esp when they aren’t trained, is just plain a huge turn-​off.

This massage «center» has gone from good to infrastructure melt down! I have been using their services (massage and reflexology i.e. foot massage) for about 2 yrs now, every two to three months, and the women who do the massages are a «revolving door» show! Meaning, you finally find one that does a good job (and can communicate, somewhat) and she disappears! As they all do! But I did manage to find a very good masseuse, Michelle, not a girl but someone very strong and knowledgeable. I hadn’t been to see her for several months (life got in the way), so I called on Saturday for a Sunday appointment, which was very common for me to do, and was told that she doesn’t work on Sunday anymore and furthermore they are closed on Sundays now. So begrudgingly, I made the appointment for Monday at 11am and as work would have it, I had a client make a last minute change so at 10am I’m on the phone trying to reschedule or cancel my massage; no answer until 10:50. The gal who answered spoke very little English and I heard her «yell» (customary style of communication) for Michelle and they yell back and forth to each other for a few seconds, then Michelle comes to the phone and I ask her if I can reschedule for later this afternoon (I’ve done this before without any problem) and she became very angry and said something about having «to drive here» and «I don’t work here anymore!» I was shocked, I had no idea that she didn’t work there anymore and that she had driven in just for ONE appointment, the one with me! This place has gone down hill, that the owner can’t keep at least 3 available masseuses on a full-​time basis, says to the world, very clearly, that they are not a «center» of any kind. Needless to say I canceled, had to. Will never return there; I will probably go to one of the places a couple of reviewers recommended. Thanks fellow reviewers!!! Happy Holidays!

I figured out that this place deserved a better rating, so I’m writing this review.
I went there with my GF yesterday, it was cool to be massaged in the same room.
The massage room is pretty decent, and warm. The ladies were very professional and didn’t spend much time talking, but anyway I think they speak mainly Chinese.
The massage itself was average/​good; not the best I ever had, but enough to relax me. Very energetic, but this is anyway what I expected from an Asian massage, and I was able to say to the MP to be lighter and she did it.
The price is very reasonable at the moment: $ 45 for 1 hour, plus $ 10 for the tip (more or less mandatory). So I would definitely recommend to try it, at least.

Honestly when I first walked into this place, I felt a bit on the sleezy inside. Why? Because of the way it’s arranged. You walk up stairs, there are quite a few rooms down the hallway, and there is a little lounge with chairs right in the middle of the whole place. Usually massage places I go to feels more like an office building will a tiled floor reception area, and there lights everywhere. I guess this place you walk up stairs, and the way it seems with everything so close together… I felt awkward.
Enough said about the place. The lady who massaged me did an okay job. At first she was squeezing a bit too hard and it was painful. Boy, she has muscles to break a bone! I had to tell her to ease the pressure especially on my foot, and finally I was able to relax a little.
I went for their $ 65.00 (plus $ 15.00 tip) special for 1 hour and 40 minutes which includes a forty minute foot massage and a hour massage. I chose a private room which can house two people. So my friend and I was in the same room. The only thing separating us was the curtain. LOL.
The massage parlor came out fine. They are legit without hanky panky stuff. I kind of appreciated that this place is for reals despite me being uncomfortable from the get go.
I’ve been to better places elsewhere in Los Angeles. This place is okay.

This massage place is what I could only describe as a hole in the wall. I must say that the reviews on Unilocal for this place leave me skeptical. However, I have come here twice, with no complaints or negative experiences. A lot of reviews describe the workers as greedy and always wanting more tips. I have yet to experience this.
The reason why I came here was because my sister told me that her and her co-​workers come here often to get massages. She knows the masseuses by name and always requests the same one.
Anyways, I decided to take my gf here for part one of her birthday. She had a blast, as she does with any massage. I did not partake in the festivities because I was too busy planning the other parts of her bday festivities!
I got her an hour massage and picked her up after she was done. She seemed to be very relaxed. I tipped the person at the front counter $ 8 since the massage was $ 45. She accepted and seemed pleased enough. Prior to this, I also purchased two more 1-​hour gift certificates for the gf for future use.
We cashed in the gift certificates nearly 6 months later. We came on a weekend around 5 or 6. They said they would be booked for another hour. So we just roamed the streets of Clement and bought scratchers.
After waiting, we went back upstairs and were led into a room for two. I was not expecting us to get massaged in the same room. You usually have to pay more for this as, this is called a «couple’s massage.»
As for the massage itself, I rather enjoyed it. She spent a lot of time on my upper back and neck. I LOVE getting massaged there since I am very tense and perform lots of manual labor.
–1 star for my masseuse sneezing and coughing up a storm, running back and forth to get tissues, and not washing her hands!
I also wanted more massage time with my hands since they want to feel good too :(
Oh well… Overall great massage. I felt excellent after. I left them a $ 20 tip for the both of us.
Probably won’t come back here again just because I want to give other places a try. But based SOLELY on my experience, I would recommend this place.

I have been twice, and had Rosanna both times. She is great. A 90 minute massage, with Rosanna walking up and down my back is a great way to relax, and get my muscles feeling much better after working out, or walking 18 holes at the Presidio.

I made the big mistake of coming here despite the warnings from other reviewers and even my friend. This place still has the problem of the massage ladies asking for more tip! My rule for this type of place is $ 5 tip per half hour, meaning $ 15 for a 90 minute massage. The masseuse (Lily, I’m happy to specify by name) said explicitly it wasn’t enough. I definitely won’g come back to this location. At least at their Jackson Street in Chinatown location the masseuse i mostly been patronizing won’t do that.
UPDATE 6÷13÷2011: A complaint letter has been written to be sent to the owner.

This place has been under new management since the past year or so and is quite different from what I remembered. The new masseuse really know how to do effective bodywork, especially Rosanna who really gets rid of the tension without being awfully brutal. This place also offers foot massage, which really hits the spot after long days. I’ve also dropped in for a few sessions without appointments, and there was no wait time.

I’ve seen Rosanna 3x’s now and she is amazing every time. She is really a gifted masseuse. $ 65 for 90 minutes is such a great deal for incredible bodywork.

I’ve gone to Clement Stress Reduction Center about dozen times between 2008 – 2009 and maybe once or twice I’ve gotten a massage that really relieve the pain & tension. The only good thing I have to say about them is no waiting even without an appointment and the prices are reasonable. This is about the best I thin most will agree.
After my last visit (because I received another gift certificate from family & friends), I will not return again. Not only was did the massage not hit the spot after I mentioned to the therapists that my left shoulder was aching, but after I finished, I gave her a $ 10 tip (20% as this is the typical minimum that I give all therapists), she said «whaaat?» I asked if there was something wrong and she said «I usually get minimum $ 20 tip!» I could not believe what I heard where she was not happy with a 20% tip.
I wished I had read Unilocal reviews earlier… I would have never come back seeing that Unilocal member rave about 2 other massage clinics that are close by to this one. If you want a bad experience, then try out this place, otherwise, stay away!!!

DO NOT go here!
I don’t know what kind of operation they are trying to run here, but I don’t think any of the people here are qualified to do what they claim to do. My right foot was tender after much running and improper stretching and I was looking for a foot reflexology massage like the kind you can get from an old Chinese man in Asia.
I’ve had great reflexology in Asia that made me want to cry because the pressure was so painful but great at the same time. They actually take the time to explain certain points and you leave feeling your whole body relieved of tension. People at this place definitely did not know what they were doing. First, they make you pay in advance, sketch bomb number one. Totally did not keep accurate time, sketch bomb number two. And lastly, the massage itself? It was like 30 minutes of having your feet licked by kittens. I kept asking for more pressure and for whatever reason – because the lady didn’t understand me or she was incapable of it — it didn’t get better.
Again, don’t go here.

This place was located above Johnson Acupuncture where my wife was a repeat client. We booked a 1 hour massage based on her acupuncture experience. I wish we had checked the reviews first. It was $ 50/​hr so we paid $ 110 total with tip. This was my first massage ever and I was unimpressed. The lady I had gave weak massages. I’m pretty sure the coin operated ones at the mall work just as well. I know the massage chairs at Brookstone were certainly more effective. Even the mall setups starting at $ 15 you see nowadays are more intense. At the end of the massage, my masseuse had me turn over and started swinging my arms around in a circle. WTF?!

I’ve only been here once, but that’s enough for me.
If I could give it less than one star, I would. Sadly, that option is not available.
My shoulders were so stiff that I was actually in pain. I was trying to go to U2 around the corner, but they were all booked up for the evening. I walked around the block to get my car and chanced upon their sign «stress reduction center» I walked in and asked for a one hour massage. The person at the counter took my money and yelled something in Chinese. Another woman yelled back something and took me to a room and just left me there. She returned before I even started undressing. I told her that I wasn’t ready yet, and she took off and came back a couple of minutes later.
The «massage» itself was weird. She climbed onto the massage table and stepped all over me. I told her to stop and use her hands instead. She reluctantly climbed back down and just moved her hands back and forth (all over) my backside. She smelled like garlic.
My «massage» was interrupted repeatly. She and some woman outside was yelling at each other for a while. She took a couple of phone calls on her cell AND she took off for a while to move her car!
Very unprofessional. My pain did not get any better and I was out the $ 45 plus tips.
Eventually, I ended up at Suchada and got the knots worked out. Thank you Unilocalers for the suggestions!

I had an one hour (45 min) full body message done there ONLY ONCE n’ will definitely not go back. The workers their are not real professional therapist. The girl whom I had a ½ session only was actually sitting ON ME, chating with her coworker in mandarin (cause me and my sis shared a room). No offense, but I am chinese too. I thought that the therapist should be quiet all the time for relaxation. I am not a big girl (115lb and about 5’2) and I felt real uncomfortable thru out the sessions. I actually stopped her and pay for the one hour session with my sis and will promise not to return again. MAYBE I JUST GOT LUCKY!!! Must try for yourself. I certainly didn’t get my $$$ worth it and will not try it again. This massage had caused my frustration to kick in, instead of calm mode!!!

This used to be my spot whenever I really needed someone to walk on my back, work out the knots, and generally make me feel like a pounded (free-​range) chicken fillet. I mean, there is no way to feel tough when you are paying a 100 pound woman to beat your ass. I always felt a sense of pride when she would tell me, «You’re not spoiled. Most of these American girls can’t take it like you can. No, you’re not spoiled».
Ok, so maybe I had a little straight girl crush on her as well. But, sadly, those were the old days. Now it is just a wank house (uh, allegedly).