Sunshine Foot Spa

Super spa.
Made an appointment on my mobile and they were ready for me when I arrived.
The space is clean and serene.
The practitioner put much effort and care into the session, and was silent the entire time.
I appreciate this as I have had spa experiences with chatty practitioners that even though you explain you want peace, they are incapable of providing it.
Very thorough and relaxing experience.
Look forward to visiting again.

You will rarely see this quality of service in America, unless you’re in a 5-​star hotel. And SO reasonably priced!!! An hour foot massage for $ 39! This is a small local business whose owners are from China and know how to give an amazing authentic reflexology experience!!! I go every other week because it’s so cheap and AMAZINGGGGGG. So important to take care of ourselves, reduce stress, and nurture our bodies! I love this place so much I almost didn’t review because I don’t want it to be booked all the time haha but felt bad bc the people are so nice so had to share this gem!

First time visiting. Got the combo foot and deep tissue massage. Amongst the best massages I’ve ever had. Be prepared to get a full body massage. They will massage your whole body. I would recommend to friends and family and will be visiting again next month.

This place is awesome when it was raining the lady in the front even used her umbrella to help us get in the car felt amazing!!!

Great first time experience! Did the hour reflexology and my feet feel great! May do 90 minutes next time.

Found this place after moving to the area. Great place for a foot massage. Very clean and relaxing atmosphere. We go here regularly.

Second time here and just as good! My fiancé and I did the hour combo of reflexology and message. Was wonderful. Great pressure, clean, relaxing environment. We will be back!

I’m pretty sure I have plantar fasciitis (although I haven’t been diagnosed with it yet). So, I was looking for someone to, literally, DESTROY my feet and get in there to work out all the pain! I went to Sunshine Foot Spa, hoping I would find some relief, and I’m happy to say that I did! John, my masseuse/​reflexologist, was extremely thorough, and when I told him I needed to go harder, he didn’t hesitate. He is truly talented at what he does, and I felt better immediately after we were finished. To top it off, after almost a complete hour of a foot massage, John gave me a quick 15-​minute neck and shoulder massage (with my shirt on and sitting upright, but really great nonetheless). Apparently, that’s included with the 1-​hour foot massage/​reflexology.
The only reason I didn’t give this place a full 5 stars is because I was really hoping for a consultation of some sort. I really wanted to explain what my problem was and why I was there. I also wanted him to explain to me what reflexology is and how he was going to do the massage to hit the correct pressure points. But there was none of that. I walked in, the lady at the front greeted me and put me in a room, and minutes later, John was there working on me. We had zero conversation. Would’ve been nice to have a better understanding of what was going to happen based upon my personal needs.

Great service here, I really liked their chair/​massage table things. Pressure was great, really deep and they really know how to work knots out. The combo massage is the way to go, they cover your head neck shoulders arms back legs and feet and it’s great. I’d recommend you go here with a friend to take advantage of the combo special for 2 which is less than 70 dollars.

My feet were burning when I walked through the door. When I left I was walking on a cloud. I don’t feel like my 30 mins were rushed. I was so relaxed! You must go !!

What a great place what a great find I will be coming here more often I was lucky enough to have Sam. He is is so strong which is exactly what I need.Fantastic.

I had the Chinese Foot Massage/​Reflexology service. It was excellent — very thorough, extremely relaxing and it really works out the soreness — I run and work out a fair amount so after a long work week this was perfect. Prices are very reasonable. Environment is extremely clean and relaxing. Music accompanies each spa room. Dimly lit. I will frequent this place at least once a month. Very friendly staff. Thank you.

I searched for and found this place on Unilocal,but since they are kind of far from me or booked, it took a while for me to try it.
I’ve had a lot of tuina in NY and a lot of Asian foot massage in Europe and China. The foot massage I had was close to the best ones I had in Shanghai. Also the place is very clean and spacious.
I also had a half hour deep tissue, and expected Tuina. I have a lot of neck pain now from this. They put your head in an extension attached to the massage table and press the shoulders hard putting a lot of pressure on the neck. My therapist was good otherwise but if I go again I would ask to be careful around the shoulders.

I came in with my grandma and aunt for a little day of pampering. Short of a regular pedicure, I never had a foot massage (or any massage for that matter) before.
The spa is very clean, and I really liked the modern, yet relaxing furniture and décor. We were led back to a nice room for 3, and were seated on some really comfy lounge chairs.
After soaking our feet for a bit, we got our massage. Not too painful, but hard enough that my constantly sore feet felt great. It’s the «reflexology» type of massage… I don’t really believe it cured my ailments, but It was relaxing. After 45 min of foot, you can choose 15 min of hand or neck massage. My traps were extremely sore from the gym, so I went with neck. Now this HURT! I was sore before hand so I think it hurt worse, but it was not pleasant. HOWEVER, afterwards I felt great. Soreness was almost gone, and my range of motion in my shoulders was back to normal.
My grandma enjoyed her hand massage, and my aunt also went with the world of hurt shoulders, but agreed it was worth it.
The best about this place, is the hour only cost us $ 34 each! If you come as a group it’s cheaper than if alone. I definitely recommend this as a fun ladies day, or couples trip! Try something different!

My experience was totally different than everyone’s consistent 5 star review. I was excited about this experience because of the 5 star review of this place.
Initially, I just felt like we should have some consultation or direction of how our foot massage/​treatment would work. I had no idea what to expect. I understand that there are tons of pressure points in your feet that correspond to different health conditions. I thought they would ask about that.
We were welcomed into a room for two. It was comfy and clean. I started to try to relax, but I noticed that the woman doing my husband’s feet, & the male doing mine seemed like they were in a tremendous rush. Felt like rush hour in Chicago hurrying to get to work.
So I started trying to rest. My feet were soaked, they were getting massaged. Then… it stopped. he came back, they left again… well turns out, the front desk person was not there. So meanwhile, hubby’s massage was on going. He had a better one. His foot massage probably would have reflected the other reviews of 5’s.
Afterwards, we had our shoulder massages. I felt like my shoulders were being squeezed like a super wet sponge trying to get all the water out. My back and shoulders were being pounded as hard as can be and I swear I feel like I had whiplash in my neck. I told him to make it softer but it was not softer.
I won’t be back. I feel bad about this, but my husband, not I said first I was shafted of this experience. Mine was even finished before his including the time the person walked away several times.
I understand needing to cover the front desk, but if that was what he had to do, then he should not have done my foot treatment.

Wow! A big thanks to Steve E and Coty S for writing a review on this place, because I probably would have never known it existed and definitely would not have stopped in.
I went here wanting them to do some Chinese reflexology on my feet, specifically the pressure points to get labor moving. The young lady who was the therapist was so sweet, but recently moved here from China so her English was very broken.
She brought me back to a private room, washed my feet and began the most amazing foot and lower leg massage ever. At the end of my 1 hour session, in her broken English, she informed me that she typically massages the shoulders too but didn’t because I was pregnant and didn’t want to touch the pressure points. She then tells me that there were parts on my feet she didn’t massage either, in fear of putting me into labor. NOOOOO!!! That was the main reason I went there. I am 3 days past my due date and am trying to go naturally so I don’t have to be induced on Sunday. Ugh.
But the language barrier did not take away from my experience. It was amazing and I can’t wait to have them massage my aching feet after I give birth.

I’m sure I’ll be a regular at Sunshine Foot Spa. After reading the 5 star reviews I woke up on Labor Day and told hubby we were going for foot massages. It was a day off for the both of us in between our busy travel schedule and we needed to start the week off with relaxation!
The building is right on Dale Mabry and we pass it all the time, but we never noticed Sunshine. If it weren’t for Unilocal I probably would’ve never tried this place for various reasons. I’m extremely picky about any massage and I know when someone isn’t «gifted» and are all about using techniques they learned in school. Rarely am I blown away by a massage therapist and haven’t found a good one in Tampa yet.
When we got there we noticed that there was a special: 2 one hour combos for $ 78. This includes the foot massage and a neck and shoulder massage. Great deal for hubby and me.
So, we ended up in the ‘group room’ where our feet were soaked then massaged. The foot massage itself was mixed with a little reflexology which I appreciated a lot. I probably could have used a bit more pressure on some areas of my tired feet, but it was a great foot massage. The therapist definitely has a gift.
The biggest bonus for me was the ‘neck and shoulder’ massage which was more than just neck and shoulder. It was a fully clothed back massage. I’m usually not a fan of getting a massage over clothes, but this was an exception. Great attention was given to my neck and scapula area where I carry a lot of stress. The therapist used some acupressure techniques in this area. However, my entire back-​side was massaged. It felt great to feel good pressure on my sciatic nerve from the buttocks and down my leg. I enjoyed the tapotement ending the massage which helped me feel refreshed.
The negatives I found were minor, but I have to point them out because they were not conducive to relaxation: 1) the relaxation music was turned on in the room very late so for most of my foot massage I heard the ticking of the clock on the wall 2) An alarm that wasn’t supposed to go off went off in the room and it took a while for the receptionist to come in and turn it off. 3) The 2 guys who massaged our feet were talking to each other a bit… hubby thinks one was teaching the other, but we aren’t positive. These items are minor because the massages themselves were outstanding.
Overall the ambiance is perfect for a foot massage. If I go back alone I’d like to see what it’s like to be in a private room. I look forward to adding hand massage to the package as well.

Perfect place to kick back, relax, take a nap while getting your feet massaged. What more can you possibly want. Ambiance is just about right, soothing sounds and lighting to match…
Leave your cell home, forget about your troubles and come here for the full hour feet and back massage. If you have a significant other, get the couples package for $ 78, worth every penny. They can be a little rough at times, but it pays off in the end. You should be doing this more often.
Good service, prices are reasonable, you may want to ask if they are running any specials the day you go. They will take reservations, but walk ins are welcome also. Great experience overall, time is split up on your feet and back. They will message your arms, legs, feet, head, back, you name it… Very chill place. Will certainly return.

My experience at Sunshine Foot Spa is totally different from any experience I have had at other «foot spa» locations. Usually, whenever I go to Atlanta or NYC, there are tons of foot spa places that are around $ 25 – 35 per hour for foot reflexology. All have been ok to excellent, depending on the employee and their confidence level with their occupation of rubbin’ people’s feet.
Normally, when you go to a foot spa, you enter a dark main room that has many chairs and customers are all in the same room together. At Sunshine Foot Spa, it appears that each customer gets a private room. The private room experience makes the entire process appear to be more expensive than it actually is, and therefore more relaxing with less noise and distractions. However, some customers that are new to this type of atmosphere can get creeped out by being alone with a stranger for a long period of time.
The chairs used are adjustable, padded, break-​apart chairs. There will be a warm basin of water brought in for you to soak/​clean your feet before massaging. During the foot soak, the timer will start and there is a covered sitting upright back and neck massage. This back massage is awkward because your body wants to fall forward because the reflexology technician is pushing on your back. That is why most places use those chairs that you sit forward on and put your face into headrest— they don’t use those here. After the back/​neck massage, you lay down on the chair and are covered to keep you warm (always fully clothed underneath). Then, your feet will be rubbed for the amount of time purchased (either 30 minutes total or 1 hour). The 1 hour is totally worth the extra $ 10. There is ambient spa music playing and the room is dark. I recommend closing your eyes and relaxing, but don’t fall asleep.
Make sure to dress appropriately— remove all necklaces and jewelry that may get in the way of the neck massage. And, if you are lucky hand and arm massage. Make sure your legs and feet are clean, wear flip-​flops, or easily removable shoes. Also, wear shorts or pants that can roll up just above the knee.
Like I said before, the entire experience really depends on the technician. The guy I had was very nice, but also seemed slightly uncomfortable with me. So, I did not leave feeling that refreshed last time.
The location is immaculately clean and new, the front desk receptionist is very friendly, they accept credit cards (even AMEX), inexpensive for the value, and they have convenient hours. Nothing better than starting off a weekend with a reflexology appointment early on a Saturday morning.
I definitely recommend making an appointment, because they are starting to get popular. I saw many people waiting in the lobby.

Wow, this was a very different experience for me, but I have to give top of the line marks for the reflexology services offered at the Sunshine Foot Spa on Dale Mabry in Carrollwood. The spa is located in a very nondescript strip mall at the intersection of Dale Mabry and North Village Drive, roughly diagonally across the street from the shopping plaza that holds Carmel Café & Wine Bar and Chuck E. Cheese.
I had a klutzy sports injury a few weeks ago when I stepped down too hard on my right heel, and ended up with a bruise on the bottom of my foot that was slow to heal. I mentioned this to my extremely adorable girlfriend and she suggested that I go to a Chinese reflexology spa to have it treated. She is a nurse, and spends long hours on her feet, so I figured I should listen to her advice and give this place a try.
I made an appointment for Saturday afternoon, and showed up at the spa without a clue in the world of what to expect. I was shown back to a private treatment area, and the technician set out a bucket of warm water infused with some herbs and bath salts. I was instructed to sit back and soak my feet in this bucket while he prepared everything else.
Now I have to confess… the bottoms of my feet are incredibly ticklish, and the thought of me paying to have someone play «This Little Piggie» on my tootsies was not giving me the warm and fuzzies. But, I promised to be strong and bear with the agony of someone dragging their fingers across the bottoms of my feet while I bit my lip and tried not to giggle like a little schoolgirl.
The technician was fantastic, and he explained what he was doing as he started massaging my feet, my toes, my ankles and my calves. He was applying pressure on the bones of my feet and then rubbing and lightly pounding in other areas as he released the tension and manipulated my feet and toes. (Pop, pop, pop… ahhhhhh!) He spent about 30 minutes on my feet, and dug in with his thumbs and broke up the sore spot on my heel. Think of something like acupuncture without the needles — just the pressure from his thumbs on various parts of my feet. Oh baby, baby make it hurt so good!!!
But wait, we’re not done yet… Next came a neck and shoulders massage where he had me sit on a stool, and then lean over from the waist as he once again used his thumbs and found all of my tensed-​up pressure spots across my shoulders and up my neck. His manipulations helped to relax my muscles, and he once again popped the tension in my neck and shoulders. By this point I was feeling like Jell-​O, but magically all of my aches and pains had disappeared.
This whole treatment lasted for about an hour, and I was charged an amazingly inexpensive $ 39 for the service. While I have experienced chiropractic massage in the past, this was my first time enjoying traditional Chinese reflexology and I am sold on the benefits. I will definitely be back to Sunshine Foot Spa for another treatment.