297 Grand St 2nd Floor (2B, New York, NY 10002, USA
(917) 562-1310
Charlie is the most hardworking, honest and competent practitioner. He has healed me of ailments that have stumped doctors. I tip my hat to such a kind soul and ethical businessman.
Session started off really well. However, about ten minutes in, I noticed the masseuse frequently clearing his throat. Initially, I gave him the benefit of the doubt, assuming it might be due to allergies. After all, one would expect that someone providing such close-contact services would not do so if they were unwell. Unfortunately, a few minutes later, he began blowing his nose directly over me and continued the massage without bothering to sanitize his hands. In hindsight, I should have left at that moment, but after 20 minutes of being exposed to coughing and breathing, I felt my fate was pretty much sealed. Unsurprisingly, I woke up the next morning with a cold. It’s a shame because the massage itself was well-executed, but under the circumstances, I won’t be returning.
This place is amazing! Charlie gives great hard massages, so please be ready for it to hurt but it is a good kind of hurt. I work out six days a week and he really helps me stay mobile! They also offer tea while you wait!
There's a few massage places clustered together here, but this one is THE BEST. The guys working here are so friendly, greeting you as you walk in. You can make appointments or walk up - haven't had to wait yet. I have been seeing a guy David here - incredibly firm, but what I need to have therapeutic impact. They go hard and you'll wince at times, but afterwords you feel like a new person. I always have difficulty finding massages that are "deep" or firm enough - that was definitely not lacking here. $28 for a half hour. Ten time punch card promo, so if you go 10 times you get a free massage. They ask you your problem areas and then attack the problem, never slowing or tiring.
Truly the best deep tissue massage I’ve ever had. Just a warning, it will hurt (in a good way).