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Relax

716 Greenwich St., New York, NY 10014
nr. W. 10th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-206-9714 Send to Phone
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Reader Rating:
1.0 out of 10
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3 Reviews | Write a Review
Type: Spa
Services: Massage: Specialized

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Official Website

rickrelax.com

Hours

Mon-Sun, 9am-9pm; by appointment only

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at Christopher St.-Sheridan Sq.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Late-Night

Profile

Owner Rick Sharpell’s deep-tissue treatment is used by injury-prone athletes, but it’s also perfect for stressed-out New Yorkers who think it’s not a real massage unless you cry. He improves circulation and flexibility, eases knots, and helps dislodge built-up lactic acid—great if you work out a lot.

Quality:	1

Service:	1

Selection:	(NA)

Value:	(NA)

Booked appointment after reading it was a NY Mag pick. Maybe the owner is a decent therapist but if the other therapists there reflect his abilities I wouldn't count on it. The review prepared me for a no frills environment but the place is a dump. This wouldn't be so bad if the actual massage was good but this was just absolutely awful in every way (technique, energy, attitude, massage table, room) and I've had all types/styles of massages. Avoid.

SOOO Not Worthy

seeow from 10012 | Posted on 6/24/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)


Quality:	2
Service:	2

Selection:	2

Value:	1

Only booked here because my guy at Cornelia is out on leave and this place had a good rating. Not sure who they paid or how much to get a "Best of NY" rating, but it is SOOO not deserved. I've had far better in dive massage parlors - the space was dingy & cold, the oil was dry & cold, the table wasn't heated, the room had 2 fans on & they cover you with crappy towels. The therapist was not on the level I expected with this rating - hands were scaly and rough and didn't seem to really know what she was doing. I don't feel like I had a massage - if you need this price range, go to Juvinex. Overall, go to what used to be Cornelia - a much better investment - Relax is a waste.

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