Imagine: you’ve had a weekend that felt like a month. The Big Apple in full glory. When you feel like you cannot handle another day, a hidden jewel offering Chinese massage is discovered. Ah, salvation! Read more.
New York City has a plethora of spas that can soothe your soul. Let’s take it beyond the spa experience. Chinese massage brings ancient techniques into your busy life. You won’t just leave, you’ll literally float.
Consider MediTouch Oriental Healing Center. The therapists will not only get to your knots but also pinpoint them as if they were heat-seeking missiles. These hands are able to read you like a well-read book. Their Tui Na treatment uses rhythmic compressions and stretches, creating a symphony to your muscles – without drama.
Shizhen? Let’s discuss it in Chinatown. This may not look glitzy but you won’t be able to find another place where tradition meets therapy. Ever had cupping done? You know those purple circles you see on athletes’ backs? This spot, the master of such techniques, will guide you towards holistic well-being one suction cube at a tee.
Never forget about the amazing foot massages. BodyWorks Day Spa provides a relaxing experience for your feet. The practitioners at BodyWorks Day Spa have a natural instinct for finding precise pressure points. Every press on your feet reflects therapy for the whole body. After a few sessions, you’ll wonder what you did with anything else.
Magical? Magical? But there’s science and also experience. Chinese massage techniques include Gua Sha (where jagged tools are used on your skin to gently scrape it). This is a lot of pressure, yes? It is designed to ease your pain, and extend your range. Qi Gong, on the other hand, may make you wonder how such electric energy can be soothing.
Lily’s Body Spa can be described as a “street-gem” and is located in Midtown. It’s not necessary to have a stunning interior. Infusing you with a calm atmosphere and the scent of essential oil, it is the ratios of the skills that will leave a lasting memory. Imagine hot stones and acupuncture points mingling together. This unique combination is quite sublime.
It’s a dance of old wisdom and new needs. While it may seem like I’m letting a secret out, the lesser-known NYC massage parlors are a real treat. One day you are a mess and the next you discover a haven where you can escape from all of that.
These hidden places don’t use glossy ads. It’s almost as if the word of their mouth is their secret weapon. J & C Foot Spa combines reflexology with massage in a unique way. The foot spa will almost guarantee that your feet and mind will be rejuvenated.
You may be surprised to learn that Anne’s Spa offers “fire cupping”. The flames are used to create the vacuum within the cups and then placed on your body.
Health Trail Brooklyn has been a secret favorite for years. They are willing to go the extra distance, providing herbal tea for free at the end of each session.
No longer is massage a luxury or an occasional indulgence. It’s like resetting your city-induced frenzy. You’ll appreciate the expert help, and perhaps even tell these hands: “This saved me.”
Do not hesitate to visit these places the next time NYC is getting on your nerves. You’ll feel the difference in your body, mind and spirit. You will emerge rejuvenated, ready for another week of adventure in the city which never sleeps.