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Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, Shiatsu Massage
5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn it's a good massage. I felt woozy when i left though. I think that's the sign of a good massage, feeling knocked out or sluggish when it's over.
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They were very friendly, there was parking right out front, great price, and the massage was just amazing. I will be counting the days until I return.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, great price. Highly recommended, and very convenient.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The place is definitely no-frills, which is fine. I was there for a 90-minute deep-tissue massage, not a spa treatment. My masseuse spoke not a lick of English. Not a problem at first, since I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Note: The pain does not stop until AFTER you leave this place. They are not kidding around!No frills, no relaxation. You are in for a "session" at this place. Do not go here if you want an ounce...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best massage I have ever had!!I get massages once/twice a month, and this one was amazing!! the deep tissue is really a deep tissue!!Affordable. Same day appointments available, and walk ins as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a foofy robe, some pleasant smelling candles, and incessant wave-crashing background noise, this isn't the place for you. Also, if you are looking for a relaxing (soft touch)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give this zero (0) stars...I would do it. Horrible doesn't even begin to describe the experience my mom and I had here. We called and made appointments and thought it was a little sketchy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have scoliosis and massage for me is vital, I totally rolled the dice on this place and came out on top - got over the naked thing as the massage was great and she focused on the same area the PT...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
came here again today. still the same great, intense massage. my masseur unlocked some crazy tension --- ripped it out of me from the root and, in doing so, made me want to yell out "HOLY FUCK" and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First time I've ever used Yelp and I'm not disappointed.I'm originally from a suburb of Chicago but have been in Alaska the past few years, and I can't seem to find a good massage out there. After...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Um yeah so when I got a massage here I was with my boyfriend. They put us in the same room and ordered us to get naked, with no towels or sheets to cover any private bits. I didn't care, I am not that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sad to say that I have to update this to a lower star rating :-( After quite a few wonderful, deep massages here in the past year my best friend and I went for massages and both had equally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I'm massaged, I want to feel like a Kobe beef cow being prepared for slaughter... not some fru fru cucumber water b/s with oriental music. The Chinese ladies at the Pain Stop pull out all the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So the same friend that I sent to Exhale was in need of another massage a few days later (really rough week for her!) and looking for a last minute place I came to yelp, saw all of the awesome reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When things get a little crazy in my work-life, it starts to show in my shoulders. After walking around with a tense perma-shrug, I decided it was time for a massage. So to summarize: I'm not an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best.Massage.Ever.Srrsly.I had some killer knots in my back that were so large they were pinching nerves. I needed help. Pain Stop to the rescue. Here, I had one of the most thorough massages ever....
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything a foot reflexology massage should be . . . I am hooked after one visit.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Chipotle! This place is amazing!Straight outta the gate you gotta know, this place looks nothing like a spa, and feels nothing like a spa. There are no flowers, scents, heck....not even any...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Leave your modesty at the door. There will be no organic cucumber canapes. There will be no lavender and hibiscus water to drink. No aromatherapy. No hot rocks and no new age "plink-plink music". What...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Walk ins accepted! Excellent for us spur-of-the-moment type people.I walked in one day because I was in the neighborhood and wanted a good massage. A GREAT massage is what I got instead! I haven't had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today I was groped, prodded, and oiled by an Asian man in a darkened room where I was lying face down and completely naked............getting a fabulous Chinese accupressure massage!Thank you Yelp for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went I lay there thinking, "the frickin' massage that never ends..." The Chinese woman had set the timer for sixty minutes and then proceeded to ram into my back and just about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm training for my first marathon. Before training started, I had never run more than a mile in my life. I'm not an athlete or a runner.http://afc.aidschicago.org/netcommunity/syamalakrThen...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't live without this place! I love my massages painful and that's what you can get here (if you prefer). The prices are reasonable which is a huge reason why I keep returning! And, I can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best feet massage ever!
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It took me awhile to pinch enough pennies, because I'm on a tight budget. I looked forward to going back, to try the cupping with the hour table massage. It was nothing short of miraculous, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best foot massage since Singapore. If you've never had one, I highly recommend one. You will feel great. By "foot," it means they do everything up to your knees. All the knots, everything. I also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To repeat most other reviews this place is no nonsense pain relief. They do a great job and the cost is very fair - possibly even cheap!The only complaint is their English language skills. Mostly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a pretty big wimp, so if I could do it, anyone can do it. I admit the 45 minute massage hurt and I was getting a little thankful by the time it was over. It was a controlled kind of infliction of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my.I've had my share of massages. Some good, some ok, and some just bad. This, I believe, is the best massage I have ever had. (I am in the midst of massage after-glow but I don't think it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What you need to know:Cons: there is some awkwardness regarding the fact that you're totally naked and not always covered, that they have no problem rubbing your glutes, and that your rear end is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a follow up review. I went back to Pain Stop and this time had the cupping as well as a massage. It was the first time I had been "cupped." The combination of massage and cupping left me...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ethel admits she has a selfish streak and she has resisted Yelping about Pain Stop and that's just how awesome it is. Her head hangs in shame.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would never have gone in here if it weren't for all the positive Yelp reviews. I'm sure I walked past it a hundred times without noticing and that's a shame. Whenever my body is feeling out of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was 10 minutes late for my 4:15 appointment. The lobby was dark. The door was locked.I shifted my weight apprehensively as I knocked, waited. A small Chinese woman appeared at the door and ushered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! You can't beat the price. JASON is the best. No frills
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best massage since Bangkok, hands down, and a great value.I've seen Tina and Jason, and they both do an excellent job (Jason is much more observant about butt-coverage, which I appreciate--he is a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap.... This place is a gem. It's in no way flashy, and the owner might answer the phone while she's rubbing you down, but it does not get better than this. They know how to WORK your muscles...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by writing that I've never had a massage before my visit to Pain Stop yesterday. I have neck and upper back pain and made an appointment for a 30 minute massage. I can tell you this. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was searching for relief from a completely knotted up calf that was totally painful. I found it at pain stop. There was a bit of miscommunication between my masseuse and I about areas I needed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree that this is more of a "Kung Fu" massage, as Robert O. said. After having surprised my boyfriend with a massage here, he returned the favor for us both today and booked us a 45 minute...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ok the only the way i can describe the awsomeness of this place is if one member of rush, journey, boston, and dio all formed one supergroup and played on the roof of my apartment whenever i wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is not a "fu fu" massage. It's more like a "Kung Fu" massage. I went there with the typical midwestern winter time back ache. I wanted to get rid of that feeling you get when you are sitting in a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If, when you think "massage," you picture a soothing, relaxing or otherwise generally pleasant experience, then this is not the place for you. If, however, you picture your body as a slab of knotted...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got the BF a massage for Valentine's Day. I actually sat in the room and watched the dude give him a massage. I'm not sure how it actually felt (he tells me it was great), but it looked to be pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Pain Begins should be its name. Not for the faint of heart as I almost yelled Kelly Clarkson a few times. I'm sore now, but know I'll be feeling better soon. It's a legit establish, so no wash...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the reviews on Yelp, we decided to try it out. I have a 3 month old baby and this was our break to recharge so we decided to head to Chicago and check out a few places. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
no frills, you get exactly what you came for. I feel great each time I leave.
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally checked this place out this afternoon...A nice lady at the front desk asked what was wrong & told her "sore neck / tight back"... She sent in "Jackie"... He beat the hell out of the little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With all the hype surrounding Pain Stop I knew I would be disappointed with anything other than a mind blowing, eyes rolling in the back of my head, full body tingling experience. The bar was high,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These ladies have magical hands (and knuckles and elbows). If you have back pain or muscle tightness look no further. They will need all your knots out in no time. Clean, above board, run by...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i don't usually write reviews--neither good nor bad ones. in fact, i had to register on yelp just before writing this one. but the work is so good here that i had to say something. i did some quick...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING!! I dream of this place.
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the REAL DEAL!!! Hong Kong style authentic foot massage and body work...NOT FOR RELAXING....Ask for TIna, Ben, or Maggie!
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Intense neck & shoulder pain resulted in a yelp search to find a reliable massage place. I read every single review on here before my first visit, and thank god I did, because I think I would have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok first the details. You are buck naked on the table the whole time, there is a small towel but it doesn't cover much. You are face down the whole time. So, I wasn't sure about what to expect,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy cow. I just got beat up by a Chinese woman. For those who enjoy the experience of a spa massage - relaxing ambiance, soothing music, aromatherapy candles and pampering all over, this is NOT the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Punch me in the face and call me a masochist!I actually was afraid to ask for the deep tissue because everyone said they got beat up. I had to go against my better judgment and ask for the deep...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No nonsense. Great, strong massage. Easy on the wallet. My back was killing me the past three days. I just went in and I feel so much looser now.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a professional massage before and have been meaning to have one done...but I'm not into all that new age stuff. Luckily, after reading the reviews of The Pain Stop Massage, I thought...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't mean to drag down the average of this place but my little ladies not only switched midway through my massage but also had to answer the phone twice. Despite those hiccups in my service I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
O my lord jesus did this massage hurt so bad!!! Pain stop I dunno about that more like pain pain teeth clenching pain! Strangely I like pain so twds the end either my body was numb or I was just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this spot after reading all of the reviews. Yes, it's a bit skeezy, but as everyone else says, it made the pain go away. I get massage on a regular basis and will definitely go back. If...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty sure the sweet old lady drove a car on my back. Pretty sure said lady was disappointed after realizing that no matter how hard she pulled my toes, they just weren't going to leave my body. She...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, still 5 stars. I must be a masochist, because after my 2nd Asian pummeling, I'm totally sore today... and lovin' it!Also, the cute little Asian lady said business is on the up since all of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Yelp!Best massage for the price, if you don't care about the usual high end formalities. The place is a simple loft space where you may hear other people getting massages as well, but in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first massage. EVER. Not counting those awkward neck rubs they give you at Aveda Institute before they start hacking away at your hair. The people there are very pleasant, considering...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had to post on Pain Stop...because I am absolutely shocked that everyone else has given it 5 stars. I didn't enjoy my massage and I didn't feel any better after. First, by "no frills" people mean...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really have any new information to add here. I went to the Pain Stop back in June after reading the reviews on Yelp. It was exactly what I expected. The pain of a strong massage is fucking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, the power of Yelp. Because, seriously y'all...there is NO WAY I'd be stepping foot in this place had I not read about it all up in here. Not that there's anything wrong with it. Just a no-frills...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous.I got an hour long massage the other day and am still pain free.It was nice, but as others have said slightly rough...No pain no gain!!This is no frills massage heaven!I will be returning for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow.seriously, dudes -- this must be what it's like to be shot with a horse tranquilizer. all my muscles, and my brain, are total mush. its 1:34 pm and my eyes can't be bothered to stay open; i just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place. love love love. they are always super nice. the massage is a bit rough but i kind of like it that way. i go here often for the foot reflexology. its painful but it feels great. i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came to yelp to get some help on massages but with an alternative approach such as cupping or accupressure and I found this locale. I was accepted with a warm welcome and called ahead before my walk...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Kevin A. and Yelp!Last night when I logged in to yelp, I saw the ROTD and mentioned it to my guy who is a massage whore just like me (I ask him if he wants massages just so he can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW. I've had a lot of massages from many different places in my lifetime. It wasn't until I visited Pain Stop today that I realized that I never truly had a real, good massage.This place is no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come here for pampering. Come here for serious stress relief. If you have muscle cramps and tension headaches, these women will WORK IT out of you. Be prepared for no frills, no modesty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One time I thought I had plantar fuh-shizzle. It was saturday at like 7:30. I'm talking to my roommate and said, "I'm going to get a foot massage, screw this." He was like, "I'm down dude, my feet...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure quite what I was expecting when I came in here, but I sure was pleasantly surprised (insert happy ending joke here).No, this isn't your father's massage - all Enya, whale noises, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!!! This place is awesome. The women are soooo nice- best massage ever. The prices make a monthly massage realistic for me. Everyone should go here!!!So I just very tired and crabby from the long...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here after I found it on yelp and I highly recommend checking it out. It definitely seemed authentic (but I'm not the authority on Chinese medicine).This is not a spa at all...rather a Chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place IS the real deal. As said below - this is not the place to sit and drink champagne and be pampered - it's a place to come and be pummeled, and then try not to walk into the walls because...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DISCLAIMER: I DON'T WORK HERENo really, I don't. Yes I know I'm Asian and I'm in a Chinese establishment, but your first clue should be that...oh I don't know...I'm not sitting behind the desk. Or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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