Chung Hwa Massage Spa

As you know, it’s very tough to pick the right foot massage place in LA because it has soooo many! I appreciate all the Unilocal comments and I’m glad we gave this place a try. The lady who answered the phone was accommodating. I brought my mom, who owns a spa in MI and does massages, and she was impressed as well. By let me tell you about my masseur «Master Frank». I really think he was a kung fu master prior to doing this. His pressure was firm without hurting. I got the 1.5 hr massage for $ 40 and it was way worth it. I wish I could take this home with me… def stop by if you are in the area.

masseuse was great but the hygiene needs some improvement. When I laid down on the face cushion, I smelled something funky. And I got a bad sore throat the morning after. That thin layer of tissue paper does not protect you from anything.

Finally found ‘the’ place.
3 of us went there, because this place was referred by one of our friends. We all loved it. They really hit you at the right spot. One of us is very picky because his body had some injuries from sports from his young age, and the injured areas are mainly at his lower body. He has been to so many places and never like one, but this one. They really listened to you if you have any request. We had Jack, Paul and ??(Sorry i forgot. lol)
My masseur really kept the consistency, and the main thing is I didn’t hear anything phone calls during the massage, though it is a big room. Unlike the others, they maintained the atmosphere in a quiet mood.
The price is amazingly inexpensive, only $ 15 for that quality. We were 3 little happy kids when we left. ^^

I think it’s safe to say that I’ve had more than my share of massages in my lifetime. I prefer to go to an actual massage place and block out an hour of heaven but every now and then, when I’m feeling impulsive, I like to hit up the SGV.
I came here with a friend and meh, It was just okay. The massage I had was good. Not great but good. If price is your main concern then sure, come here. But if quality is what you’re after then I’d fork up the extra $ 15 for a massage at a reputable place.

I came here for a foot massages with my bf. And they ended up doing body massages on us. Fine.
Gave them cash and asked for changes back. The guy said no changes. Seriously??? A business that has no cash in changes??? The massager stood beside me and kept telling me that the difference in enough for tips anyways. So it’s okay. First of all that is more than 30% tip. Secondly, no one has ever stood next to me and tell me how much tips I should be paying.
I was gonna say this place is a ⁵⁄₅. But with how things ended. It’s just bad. You may like this place if you’re paying with credit card

I called in the morning and made an evening appointment for two people for a 1 ½ hour body massage. We arrived 10 minutes before our scheduled appointment and they were busy and acted surprised we showed up. After 15 minutes of waiting we were told that they could take one of us and the other in 15 minutes. I went in first and after my massage saw my husband waiting for me in the front. I asked what happened and he said there was no one available until an hour after I went in so he passed getting a massage. I was really disappointed at their customer service and although my massage was decent I would not return.

Came here after being turned away from usual foot massage place around the corner. Even though I showed up basically at closing, they were nice enough to accommodate me. I opted for the ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ foot & body massage for an hour and man did my masseur work me! You know a place gives good massages when your sweating from the rigor. This will be my new go-​to!

My review of Chung Hwa is LONG overdue! I had thought that I reviewed this wonderful massage spa when I first joined Unilocal,but I see now that I forgot to do it.
When I last visited Southern California, I went to Chung Hwa three times. Each time, I had a Chinese lady named «Selena» (probably not her Chinese name) who gave me the BEST massages!
On my first visit, I did a one hour «foot» massage, which is a bit of misnomer because the masseuse massages your body, too. After the first hour, I had another one hour FULL body massage in a private room. Selena worked out all the kinks in my muscles and even used hot rocks.
During both the «foot» massage and the full body massage, I actually fell to sleep because Selena relaxed me so much.
For my next two visits, I got two hour body massages because it clearly is a better value and you do not have to wake up after the «foot» massage to walk over to the private room next door. Each time, I fell to sleep and Selena gently woke me to turn me over on my back so that she could finish on front.
Selena massaged my entire body from head to toe LITERALLY!
I think that I paid the spa $ 60 (cash) for the two hour massage, and I tipped Selena $ 30. $ 90 overall (including tip) for a two hour full body massage seemed like a great deal for how great Selena made me feel.
I wish that I could find a masseuse as good as Selena in Phoenix, and I definitely will return to Chung Hwa on my next visit to Southern California.
I recommend that you call Chung Hwa in advance and ask for Selena, who seemed to be in high demand because she is such a great masseuse.
Relax & ENJOY!

Based on my friend recommendations and the numerous Unilocal reviews, I finally made an appointment for a two hour body massage with the wonderful Selena and her MAGIC HANDS recently, and the experience was even BETTER than I had hoped.
Selena is extremely sweet and intuitive about which areas of the body need help. She also understands the importance of pressure points, and she knows just where to find them.
I paid $ 60 to the spa for a TWO HOUR body massage in a private room. The massage included hot rocks place on the back. With all the pampering, I actually fell to sleep so that Selena had to wake me after the first hour so that I could turn over for her to massage my front.
I tipped her $ 30 because she made me feel so great.
Total Price: $ 60 (Spa) + $ 30 (Tip) = TWO HOURS OF BLISS!
It’s a very good deal that could become VERY addicting.
Bring cash, wear loose fitting clothes, park in the private lot behind the spa, and make your appointment with Selena, who currently only works on Sundays (I think).
The owners and the massage therapists — including Selena — speak poor English. So, be patient and explain what you want slowly and carefully.

I love this place! Me and my boyfriend always come here every 2 weeks and no matter whichever masseuse we get, we always leave feeling super relaxed and sleepy.
If you are looking for a male masseuse, ask for Frank. He is REALLY good and can always figure out what part of your body needs the most work.
BUT it you prefer a female masseuse, make sure you ask for May! She is REALLY strong when she needs to be and is also very receptive if you tell her what part of your body is tight.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!

I have been frequenting this spa for more than two years with my wife, and we are nearly always satisfied by the cost-​effective and relaxing treatment that we receive here!
Perhaps be warned that some ladies, if you are a lady, will mount your back while giving a massage. Maybe you should mention if that will happen and if it will be a problem for you.
Also, for the full-​body massage, they will use hot stones. So good… if you like that kind of thing.

To keep my muscles limber, I usually schedule a two hour body massage at least once every month with SELENA, who is a great masseuse and a real sweetie, too.
English is not her first language, but you can communicate with her if you speak slowly and point to body parts that hurt.
Selena has magic hands!

I just had a 1.5 hour session with Annie and all I can say is I appreciate her experience, technique, & her English.
On the other hand, the owner should really ask the employees to smoke further away from the building.

The 4 stars rating is for my therapist May, not for the store. I have been with her for more than two years. No matter where she goes, I just go with her.
As to the store, I hope they can stop changing their price for charging full body massage because I don’t know how to recommend May to my friends who are annoyed by the keep-​changing price.
I’m a very strict person when it comes to massage. If you have any problems, try to receive a real massage from her. If you are the person who pays money to people just simply giving soft touch, go to her at least once. Then you will what’s the real massage.
Been massaged in my life for 29 years :)

That was the most painful massage I have ever had. He used his elbows and knees to hit every major muscle and nerve group. I really thought at times I wanted to tell to stop or ease up but I was determined to finish it without saying anything.
My wife was saying I was making a lot of noise and grunting. It was after I left the place That I realized how relaxed my muscles were.

I wad in a really bad car accident a few years ago and my neck would get really stiff. It would go from by shoulders to my neck till I can’t move, so painful too. I have noticed it getting worse so I’m in search of a really good one.
My bf had deep knots so it’s rare for him to compliment any place but he did with this place. Other place I enjoyed only had one appointment, maybe because we have groupon, eh.
Tony is so good, he knew the places I had problems with without me telling him. Some parts of it was painful but the I’m going to do some crazy break dance afterwards feel. I have never let a guy massage except my bf so that says alot lol

Let me just start by clarifying that a «Chinese Foot Massage» is seriously only 12% foot massage, if that. It’s a full body massage, only, WITH your clothes on. If you get a «Full Body Massage» you’ll be taking your clothes off and be covered in a towel. They will also bring out hot stones for the full-​body.
Chung hwa spa… This was possibly my favorite foot massage location for the sheer size of it, since 2011. It doesn’t show from the outside but this place takes up the entire building. The main room for «foot massages», and then two hallways full of rooms for full body massages. Come here on a busy night, and there even are private rooms upstairs on the other side of the building that they’ll take you to. Then one day… I showed up and it was shut down. I was utterly heartbroken.
Until just a few months later, as I drove by, I noticed that the neon foot in the window was once again glowing and when I peered in through the dark windows, I could see they were back in full-​swing operation with, probably a new owner, and a new name. This is when I met Tony.
Tony knows my back better than my chiropractor. He’s a scary mofo. I love him. I’m in love. I’m not joking. Who needs a boyfriend, when they’ve got Tony? This man can find every kink and sore in my body… and make it worse. HA. I see that some people have given Chung Hwa negative reviews because they woke up the next day feeling beat up. But the fact is, many people are in fact, looking for that effect after going to a massage. If you’re rubbing into your muscle tissue, you’re definitely causing some minor injury, and hell, it’s about the same type of pain you get after an intense work out– and as for me, I LOVE IT. If it hurts too much, then just tell them to go softer– Granted, they don’t speak engrish very well, but they understand that much– and they won’t have a problem with it.
The reason why I give this place five stars, though, is not just because of Tony. The reason is because it took me but two visits, before I became a familiar face to them, and three visits, for them to remember how I liked my massages. If Tony is available, they will send me to Frank, and if Frank is unavailable, they’ll find someone just with a similar touch for me =) I don’t live nearby and I am hardly ever in town, but with the friendly aunties and uncles, I am a regular now, and At $ 20 an hour, (plus tip) It’s well worth the drive.
(oo and an afterthought: if you have stockings or uncomfortable skinny jeans on like I do most of the time, they now have shorts for you to borrow)

Woke up in pain. Back is killing me. I can’t even bend over to put on my shoes… what happened to me?
Let’s rewind 24 hours.
So my gf and I decided to go get a massage. After debating over a few shops we decided to come here (worst decision ever). We have called to find out the 1 hour massage was $ 30.
We arrived to this place soon after to get the 1 hour back massage. Little did I know this was a front for a Chinese/​Neo-​Nazi torture center.
They asked if we have a preference for male or female and we didn’t care. So I got a guy by the name of Tiger (who was a reincarnation of Hitler himself). My gf got a female. And we proceeded to be tortured for 1 hour of pain.
Right off the back Hitler started torturing by applying the most painful torture you can imagine on my back. He knew all 28 most painful torture points humanly imaginable. I was screaming in agony and told him that he was hurting me and to take it easy. He did not listen and continued. 30 mins later after a painful start my back was already aching and he applying some scalping hot stones to my back and it burnt me!!! I told him it was too hot and he still continued. After sucking up all the pain I decided to call it quits 15 mins before my massage was over.
My gf got out and her face was not well so she got similar torture as I did. We decided to ask for a discount after this horrible experience and not only did they not give us a discount but they proceeded to ask for a $ 10 minimum tip. I wanted to walk out and leave but I didn’t want Hitler to follow me home and execute my whole family so I decided to throw $ 70 in the trash. I did not tip Hitler and walked out and took off.
Now if your a sadist and into torture and pain then welcome. This is the place for you. As a massage veteran, being gone to 10 different massage places this is absolutely the worst experience ever. Please save your money somewhere else and do not listen to other reviews. This place probably does money laundering by the mafia and is not a legitamit business.
You have been warned!!!

While on vacation in LA, the bf and I came here to get hour-​long body massages, which occur in the room next door to the foot massage part. It was $ 30 for the hour-​long body massage and $ 20 for a foot massage. We were asked if we preferred male or female masseuses, and we decided that I would get the female while bf got the male.
The bf had a deep tissue massage, and afterward he said it was tough but worth it. I didn’t get deep tissue work because the masseuse said she thought it would be too intense and painful for an infrequent massage-​receiver such as myself, but she definitely helped with the stiffness in my neck and lower back. My masseuse was friendly and spoke some English, though she clearly wasn’t fluent. While I would definitely recommend this place, I think those who come here are better off knowing some Mandarin to be able to communicate with the masseuses.
There is parking available in a lot behind the store. The driveway to enter the lot can only be accessed while going north on San Gabriel Blvd.

I love, love, love this place. Very relaxed, very consistent massages. Frank, especially, is amazing with the oil massage. (There are private rooms next door for full body massages.)
As of September 2015, prices are back to $ 15 for foot massage and $ 30 for body massage. See updated photo above.