Chelsea Body Work

I've been here several times, mostly for massages, once for a facial. Clean, courteous, and 100% EXCELLENT!! Deep tissue, hot stone, reflexology, you name it. Although English is not their first language, it doesn't really matter. I left without the knots I walked in with, and I was calm & serene. This is my place. And check out the unbelievably reasonable prices! I've seen reviews where people try to justify poor tips, even with their prices being a good 50% lower than other spas in Chelsea. People: tip nicely, please! These are hard workers!

First time getting a massage here. My husband and I were walking on 7th and came across this place. Decent price so we went up. Pleasant first impression and staff. Had a double room with my husband. My massage was great. Hot stones were placed on my back and it was great. Wasn’t sure if it was included with the price. My husband’s masseuse asked if he wanted hot stones but didn’t know they were included so he said sadly no. Only downside was the giggling and chatting at times. Felt they talking about us. lol. Also, I think they ran out of time because the buzzer went off and they rushed to finish. Gave$20 to each Massause as a tip, which is way more than 20%. I’ll go back and hope to have the same experience minus chitchatting. 😊

Such a great experience! Had no clue what to expect. The prices are amazing for the service. I got a 45min massage and it was incredible

My massage was really sub-par. I was constantly in pain during the massage and gave feedback few times too. I am not a massage expert but it felt like the masseuse massaged me in places that would hurt while the place that wouldn't hurt is right next to it and needs a deep tissue massage. On top of that, the attendant at check out gave me grief for not tipping enough when I tipped 20% of the value I had paid for it. Overall very disappointing experience and will not go there again.

I'm only leaving 2 stars because my massage went well for the most part. It wasn't until they got to my feet & after my left foot was massaged, the person pulled my right foot hard and I was extremely startled. It was a completely different masseuse. They didn't even communicate that they switched. The new one was so rough, kept deep sighing & hit my foot 4 times as a part of the massage. His thumbs had sores on them & it was so uncomfortable. I even ended the massage early. It ruined my whole experience & the new masseuse was the cashier & he rang me up, didn't ask how anything was & it was visible I was upset & he just watched me walk out. Will never come here again. It's sad because the original guy was gentle & I enjoyed his massage but wow....horrible customer service to not warn the client they're making a switch. I felt unsafe & disrespected.

Maybe I’m not a massage expert so I don’t know if it is normal but it almost felt like hell. I had the Signature massage and It was fine until she went to the cervicals, I thought she was gonna break one as the pressure was very strong. Because of this I was contracted during the all massage and left more tensed then I came. Even the day after I can feel that when I’m lifting stuff it is hurting.

Great massage, really got to the point and wonderful hot stone work. Never got a massage before this place and I felt respected and cared for every second. Great value. Would come again and would bring friends.

Excellent massage and good prices Thank you Chelsea Body Work!! I ll be back

Went in for a 60 min massage with my sister and left feeling like a different person The masseuses and receptionist are really nice and the shop is very cute! Highly recommend! I was also able to use a groupon coupon here so got some money off which is nice

Was a G- level massage. It was clean pleasant space. The massaging person was dressed in street clothes that just didnt seem right to massage someone. He didnt speak much English which was difficult at times he would just do the same movement over + over until I asked him to stop. It was quite inexpensive

The staff was friendly and the massage felt very professional. I especially liked the head massage. The room could have been warmer, but I would still come back.

I'm only leaving 2 stars because my massage went well for the most part. It wasn't until they got to my feet & after my left foot was massaged, the person pulled my right foot hard and I was extremely startled. It was a completely different masseuse. They didn't even communicate that they switched. The new one was so rough, kept deep sighing & hit my foot 4 times as a part of the massage. His thumbs had sores on them & it was so uncomfortable. I even ended the massage early. It ruined my whole experience & the new masseuse was the cashier & he rang me up, didn't ask how anything was & it was visible I was upset & he just watched me walk out. Will never come here again. It's sad because the original guy was gentle & I enjoyed his massage but wow....horrible customer service to not warn the client they're making a switch. I felt unsafe & disrespected.

I had a massage scheduled elsewhere and I couldn't get there, so I called this place and they were happy to take me. I had a $50 special that they advertised here on Yelp. The person who massaged me is named Mia, she was excellent, I feel very relaxed and she used deep pressure. The establishment was nice and clean. I will return another time.

I had a massage today with a guy didn't introduce himself to me. The massage was horrible. A lot of oil didn't ask any questions. I even tip him 20% customer service awful I will never go there again. I do not recommend this place. Just awful. Customer service zero.

Came here for body works & hot stone massage through classpass and it was great. All the knots in my body feel relieved and I felt like I was floating on clouds after. They do an upper body massage first, then move on to the hot stones, then lower body massage, then full body again. It was a super relaxing experience and will be coming back. Note that they only accept tip in cash tho, so make sure to bring some.

Booked a massage here through classpass and had a good experience. The establishment is decently clean and receptionist was friendly and polite. My masseuse was patient in working through my knots, and I felt super relaxed after.

I would not recommend this place. The masseuse used too much pressure in odd parts of my body and said it was cause my muscles were extremely tight there when I don't really have or use muscles in my back upper arms. I also left with a lot of oil in my hair.

Calm and clean facility. Would have appreciated if the masseuse would have asked me about my own problem areas. She was a little on the rough side too, it felt very much like a routine and rehearsed movements instead of reacting to the tension areas in my body.

I had been to Chelsea Body Works several times before through walk-in and had a decent experience - it did the job for a low price, so I was satisfied. It's no frills and pretty transactional, get in, get some of your knots out, get out, but that was expected for the price. I booked an appointment today through ClassPass but unfortunately had a delayed bus and asked if there was any way the appointment could be pushed back. I've never experienced someone be so short as I was asking about any options for coming later or pushing the appointment back and was shocked to be hung up on mid conversation (and know this wasn't a heated conversation of any sort). Super disappointed in this place and would definitely not recommend. There are plenty of other no frills places and hopefully those have kinder employees or some semblance of customer service.

Decent massage at a great price. Booked a couples massage through ClassPass with a friend which would have been $90 for a full hour if I hadn't used credits. Just absolutely unheard of how cheap it was. The place itself is a little dumpy, on the second floor above a Dunkin Donuts, but they did a decent job with the space and the waiting room was pretty relaxing. We were taken in for our massage pretty quickly. I did notice that they rushed us a little bit to get settled on the tables. The massage itself was good, a little too rough at times but they were good about going lighter when asked. I felt great and refreshed after the massage, and the process of checking out was easy. Despite encouraging cash you can tip on card which was nice because I didn't have cash with me. All in all I would go back for a massage again.

I have been here a few times before and it was good but lately not so great for a few reasons: - The space was cold and they have drapery curtains and not doors to separate tables so not very private, tables are not heated. - Also they charge more than what they advertise on their website for "fees" so ask for a receipt and keep an eye on your credit card statement as it may be more than what you expected to pay. I asked why the extra charges and they tried to say it was because of taxes. Taxes under New York tax law are not taxed and it was an excuse for them to charge more than what they advertise - New York tax law reads: "Sales of tangible personal property are subject to New York sales tax unless they are specifically exempt. Sales of services are generally *exempt* from New York sales tax unless they are specifically taxable.

Bought a massage package deal from Groupon. Called to booked an appointment, fast, easy and hassle free. Showed up 10 minutes early to the appointment as recommended. Was greeted by a man at the front desk who took care of the preliminaries, after he showed me to my room. The room was clean and brightly lit. The masseuse knocked and asked to enter. The deep tissue massage was not the typical kind, I think they mixed in the Swedish style as they used hot stones to massage as well but did not leave it on your back. Overall, the experience was very professional, affordable and clean. I recommend.

I have been self-treating (with some success) a hamstring and knee injury. I finally searched and found this place. I got a 90-minute session, which was so reasonably priced it stunned me. I tipped the therapist what I would tip at a fancy spa. She was that good. I have zero pain right no. Zero. I haven't felt this good in ages. The place is not fancy, but it's clean and orderly and just fine. I am very fussy about this stuff. And I almost never review things. But this deserves another five-star review.

The most pain I've ever been in. I came in for a couples massage and it was so much less present than any massage I've ever had. Honestly I have a super high pain tolerance. One of my shoulders is hurt so I asked the masseuse to be easier and she was for like 10 seconds then I had to ask her again on the other shoulder. It was awful the entire time. There were literally tears on the pillow when I rolled over onto my back. I kept thinking that she'd ease up soon or maybe if I went through the entire thing I'd feel better later but nope. It's a day later and all day today my shoulders have been throbbing and so insanely painful. The only reason it's two stars is because my husband enjoyed his massage. He has a tiny bit of bruising but nothing like mine.

I had a bad massage experience and do not recommend this place at all. The masseuse was very rough, her movements were to quick and very surface, like she was rubbing seasoning into steak. I asked her multiple times to slow down, and she just said "tight". What does that mean? I'm thin and muscular, so rubbing me with your forearms like you're starting a fire is not relaxing at all. Then of course her nails kept digging into my skin and I mentioned multiple times that it hurt. By the end I was ready to leave and never come back. I should have stopped it after 15 minutes and not waste her time, maybe I wouldn't have to pay for this painful treatment. Today I called to speak to a manager and he wasn't available. I was told no one knew when he will be back. I hope someone from there sees this review and gets in touch with me. This is not ok and I deserve a refund.

This place is a block from my office and I was in desperate need of a strong, deep tissue massage. Jackie at Chelsea Body Works did not disappoint. I checked in on yelp-free hot stones added in as part of a $40 hour long deep tissue massage. It was amazing. The place is clean and quiet, with a relaxing vibe and mellow music. When I arrived, they asked what service I wanted and if I preferred a man or woman. Jackie asked how much pressure I wanted and was able to adjust as needed. He was strong, kind, and very thorough. I like that he used pressure points to narrow in on tension I wasn't even aware of. It felt incredible and I can't wait to go back! I'm so much more relaxed and in a total daze. Thank you Jackie and Chelsea Body Work!

I found Chelsea Body Work on ClassPass and was able to book an appointment for the next day. When you first walk in, it looks pretty unassuming and there are none of the frills that spas usually offer but don't let that keep you away. I regularly get massages and this was quite possibly the best massage I've ever received. I arrived 10 mins early and was promptly taken to my room. I had scheduled a Swedish massage and it was very relaxing while also addressing all my problematic areas. The person who was massaging me used gentle pressure to find all my knots and tense areas and was able to relieve a lot of the pain that had built up from sitting at a desk for long hours. I walked out so relaxed and can't wait to return for my next one!

Booked a 30 minute reflexology through class pass. Pros: Everyone there was super nice and welcoming. I came 10 minutes early and was immediately sat and started on. My masseuse was kind and even put a towel down for my feet to keep it sanitary. and checkout was easy since I already paid. Cons: This place is seriously seriously no frills. It was very transactional so I did not get the sense of relaxation at all. The lights are super bright, the chairs for the reflexology are in this tight area facing the massage rooms as well. My "reflexology" was a light pressure foot massage which I did not mind but I was definitely hoping for more relief than I got. People seem to love their massages so go for that instead of the reflexology.

I went with my husband for couples massage on Sunday night. They are new, so they still have many openings for the day. Very reasonably priced. Massage was good, from head to toe. Hot stone was very good as well. Those could be painful sometimes but not at this place. The only weird thing is that when we were in the room with my husband, ready for massage, one masseuse and one masseur came in. Male straight went to me and women to my husband, I asked them to switch which they did. I would never have a total body massage done by a male. I also was not comfortable of a male being there in the room during massage. I was wearing just underwear. I really would've enjoyed massage much more if it would be done without male being next to me. I would come back to couples massage only if they have 2 women available.

Amazing deal! I was on Groupon hunting for a good massage deal and nothing came close to this without any deals. $39 for 60minutes is amazing and they had both female and male staff. I chose a female and she was great, strong and thorough. She used hot stones on my neck and it was keeping my neck warm while she did my legs. Also super easy booking, legit went on yelp and pressed a button. See screenshot. Would 100% return

My go-to place for massages. It's clean, affordable, no frills, and gets many knots out of my shoulder in 1 hour. Don't come here if you're a total wimp and can't handle a deep tissue massage. Come if you want to feel your muscles be released from whatever bind you put them in with your terrible WFH posture - you will be sore the next day and feel like you worked out when all you really did was pay for a massage. WAY better than any high end spa where I would pay 4x more and not feel a thing. They prefer cash, but also accept credit.

Great massage. Place was nicer than I expected. Booked via Classpass. Seems a lot of complaints are based on them asking for tip? Well don't be cheap. I tipped $20 for an hour and they were super grateful. $15 would be cool too if it was just ok. But my masseuse worked hard for a full hour.

This was the most painful & unpleasant massage I've ever had. I wanted to leave the whole time and couldn't wait for it to end. Granted I was too shy to tell her to stop or go lighter, but my whole body was tensed in pain. I recommend speaking up about what you can and can't handle! She couldn't read my body at all. I have had good massages here before but this one was very unpleasant

Thankful to Yelp for finding this hidden spot. I was in desperate need of a massage so I researched somewhere that was good and fairly priced, this location came up and Im happy that I decided to go! Upon arrival I wasn't really greeted and was immediately placed in a room, which I would say was one of the few negatives of the experience, along with the fact that you can hear everything that is happening outside of the room which takes away from the relaxation aspect, but the 1 hour deep tissue massage itself was wonderful and for checking in on yelp I got a hot stone treatment included. Also the price point can not be beat so aside from the few negatives I believe it is definitely worth checking out when in need of a good massage!

As good as it gets for $40 per hour! I got a knot on my upper back. Called in 30 mins in advance, they got a spot for me! Yelp was spot on this time. Workers may not speak any English, so it was difficult for me to communicate with her. But she did a great job on it. The hubby and I will come back tomorrow for more massage! Pros: - Cheap - Take credit card - Know what they are doing - On time Cons: - The sheer paper sheet cover the body was odd! - The paper towel to get your face on down was unusual. - Noise

I slept so well last night, and I'm 99% sure it's thanks to the amazing hour-long massage I got at Chelsea Body Work yesterday. I'm not a big massage person having only gotten two other ones in my life, but this experience has turned me into a convert. I literally thought to myself "I wish I had a promotion coming up... I could use some more massage money." I was so impressed by the cleanliness and peacefulness of CBW. The last place in the city I went to was exactly what I expected for a one $ sign establishment--in a basement, hot, and not very quiet. CBW had really soft towels, the perfect amount of AC in summer, and I was led into an area behind a door so that the noise from the lobby didn't carry through! I went at 4:15pm on a Tuesday and was able to walk in without an issue, but as I was leaving I did hear them say to someone else that there were no more appointments for the day so I would book ahead. My masseuse was so kind but really worked out all my knots using a combination of lotion and hot stones! I've also never experienced a place that asks you to flip over so they can get the front of your chest and head. Loved the thoroughness and the fact that my arms and legs were also addressed (some places skip these). An hour is a LONG time. The last place I visited made me wonder if they had rushed me because I felt done too quick. My masseuse used a timer, but even if she hadn't--I felt like I was laying there all day relaxing. For $40 this is an excellent deal. It's so good I'm terrified they're going to raise the prices!

I wanna give 3.5 stars. It is ridiculously hard to find a cheap bodywork place where they will go all in, or maybe it's just me I like strong massages with technique to them. The woman took her time and it was meh. The Asian places are hit or miss mostly miss because they don't know what they are doing most of the time.

Went for the couple's massage and it was INCREDIBLE. Pressure was perfect, hot stones were lovely. Highly recommend!

Californians are not used to all this waking! Chelsea Body Work was great and affordable $40 for 1 hour. My fiancé and I went in for a couples massage with no wait. The best idea we felt great after.

Relax you are in good hands. This place is amazing. Just what I need for my sore body on a Sunday. I got the one hour body works and hot stones. The hot stones is very unique and helps the body melts away tension. The place is very clean and staff is friendly, the owner is very kool. The price is great, can't beat like no where else. No need to go far perfect for me I'm between Chelsea and midtown. I def feel different walking out feeling much better and relax. Will come back and tell friends for sure. Keep up good work.

Very friendly owners! We were running a bit late and called them to let them know and even though they couldn't push our start time, they were super nice about it even though it was our fault. My only con is that there are no doors to the rooms? It feels like if someone wanted to, they could easily come in and look at me while I'm getting my massage and I wouldn't even know. Loved everything else about this place and my massage. No frills, but it's definitely worth the price.

Came here for a couples massage, great prices! Tucked above a Dunkin' Donuts which gave me reservations however the inside was clean, quiet, and relaxing. Greeted by friendly staff who directed me to the room which was way too hot. They immediately changed the temperature to my liking. The massage bed was sturdy and comfortable. What was NOT comfortable was the head rest. By the time I was flipped onto my back, my sigh of relief was about as good as any point in the massage. The overall massage was good. The lady started off ridiculously rough. Like, not even a bit of "foreplay." She adjusted the pressure to my request. I felt some of my more tangled and painful muscles where identified and then treated like Trump treats those he doesn't like. Tips: softer/higher quality head rest. Encourage Masseuses to get to know the landscape before excavating.

Great massage in a clean room. And no waiting on Christmas Eve was a plus. Staff was friendly. Price was great as well.

I just had a spur of the moment Massage at Chelsea body work. They are competitively priced and from the outside you may question the integrity of the place. It is a walk up on the second floor. It's not fancy but it's OK and you get a good massage for the money. And it was one of the best deep tissue massage as I have had. I'm giving it four stars because the ambience in the massage room could be a little bit better and they don't have real massage table where you can stick your head through a head support at the end of the table but what they have for sufficient. I will most likely be returning. It's a great value and my therapist was excellent.

Had an excellent massage! Clean, professional friendly staff. The massage tables are in their own rooms--nice and private. Be sure to take advantage ofthe Yelp check-in bonus of hot stone along with your massage. I really liked it.

Very friendly staff, clean place. One hour massage was great, they use hot stones and finish with a head and face massage. My only recommendation: add a section where you can select wether you would prefer a male or female masseuse when booking the appointment on the website. Will return.

Great work. Mona was fantastic. I started with 30 min back but added 30 more minutes. Felt safe and not "seedy". I'll be back next time I visit NYC

10/10!!! Loved the environment and the patience of the staff because I was laughing would definitely come back, well worth the money.

Chelsea Body Work , is racist I walked into their establishment and before I get the service rendered the man at the front desk was denying my service saying I had no money. I entered the establishment very nicely despite what most Racist would think about a black couple. I greeted the man at the desk , let him know my name and and appointed time he asked me about a tax charge immediately although I have a groupon in the past, I have never paid my tax and tip upfront. I still offered to pay the tax fee right away immediately after the man at the front Desk asked me about a tip. I asked them if they had a standard which I usually see and many establishments in that area.A minimum gratuity usually is in place ,the man at the front Desk told me no I accepted his answer he then charge my card for a $10 tax and 1.50 charge for using a credit card he then explained to me it was a $12 minimum per person. I agreed to pay the $12 minimum per person. He initiated the payment and the 11.50 was pending. He did not complete the transaction, and then proceeded to tell me that I had no money on my card when I showed him the pending charge, and then I myself looked at the cash register working in customer support for more than seven years I was able to tell he did not fully put the transaction through, he repeatedly told me I had no money and then decided that this business owner simply did not want me to receive services from him before I left I inquired about getting my money back from Groupon. I sat there until I was sure the money would be returned.A young Caucasian lady was coming out of her appointment and paying her tax and tip after her services were rendered by credit card, why is it that an African-American couple had to pay their tax & tip before service ?I eventually had to call the cops because the front desk man did not want to give me my money back once he seen that I was calling the cops. He immediately refunded me my voucher. I gave them a chance after I saw reviews about sexual-harassment and racism, but they prove me wrong anyway, this establishment is not good for African-American people and if you support this establishment well, we know who you are.

Great massage for $45. They don't do the quads on the hour massage but it's probably worth it to take on the extra 30 minutes. I'll be doing a lot of walking and sightseeing so I'll be back.

I went for the first time last night. I called about an hour ahead for an appointment and they very kindly accommodated me. I live in the neighborhood and this is absolutely my new go-to massage place. The facilities, the incredibly kind and professional staff, and the quality of the massage are far and away the best in the neighborhood, and the price is unbeatable. They are so nice, good at what they do, and just a wonderful business. I wish them every success and will go back soon!

I made a last minute appointment and they were accommodating. People were nice and friendly there and the massage was good! It was a deep pressure massage which was what I needed for my back, I will definitely come back.

I loved this place. I will definitely be returning. The ambiance is simple but relaxing. Everyone is very professional and super friendly. I had the deep tissue massage and it was fantastic! A price you cannot beat and the quality for me was great. I would highly recommend this place!

What a city hidden gem! Clean. Friendly. Professional. Great massage technique! I have to do this 2x a month at least. No regrets. Well worth the money! I'm definitely recommending this business.

Went to this place based off the reviews and it did not disappoint! A friend and I made online appointments for the same time and they were able to accommodate us in the same room, with the option of separate rooms. The massage therapists and owner are very polite and welcoming. They just opened in the past week, everything was brand new and extremely clean. The massage itself was wonderful. We opted for the 40 min deep tissue/10 min hot stone/10 min foot reflexology but the owner threw in an extra 10 mins. A total of 70 mins for $48 plus tip. They ensure they're applying a comfortable amount of pressure and pay attention to your knots and trouble points. There should be no hesitation at all in going! Location is very accessible and across the street from FIT.

The massage I received today was one of the best I've had in the city. She was able to apply a good amount of pressure while still making the experience enjoyable and comfortable. The space is located up one flight of stairs and is very no frills, but don't let that turn you away. It is very clean, the staff is kind, and the massages are amazing and the price is ridiculously good. You'll want to come back again.

I made a last minute appt and I really enjoyed my massage last night. The hot stones was a nice added touch. The place is very clean, great ambience and I felt very comfortable there. My massage therapist got all the knots out of my back and I had a great night sleep. I think next time I will go for a deeper tissue massage.