Essential Therapy
New York, NY 10010
Phone: (866) 370-6518
- Cross Street:
- Between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue
- Directions:
- 6; N, R, W at 23rd St
- Specialties:
- Relaxation Massage
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm
Message from Essential Therapy
Enjoy our Jacuzzi, Sauna and Steam Room!
- It Takes Two, Baby - $60 off
- Early Bird Massage $35 off
- Gift Certificates on-line
Instant Offers
- "It Takes Two, Baby" - $60 off couples massage
- $60 off a couples massage or $30 off two 60-minute massages!
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Editorial Review for Essential Therapy – by Sandra Ramani
The Scene
Owned by Carlos Araque, whose credits include a stint as offical massage therapist to the Mets, Essential Therapy is housed in quiet quarters at the back of a Flatiron-area office building. The warm waiting lounge, three dimly lit treatment rooms and sleek bathroom (with shower) are surprisingly spacious; the pervasive scent of essential oils relaxes clients instantly.
The Services
Expert in a number of massage styles--including Swedish, deep tissue, medical, craniosacral, shiatsu, hot stone and prenatal--Essential's staff of therapists tailor each session to a client's immediate needs, working towards pain relief and prevention. For chronic lower back pain, for example, Araque may incorporate stretching and pressure-point work; with a number of dancer and athlete clients, he's also a great resource for at-home techniques and tips on incorporating massage into fitness programs.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyThe therapist has worked with celebrities such as Harry Belafonte, Christina Applegate and the New York Mets.
The ExtrasThe staff considers clients friends and treats them as such by putting out a newsletter and offering seasonal specials.
Look GoodTake advantage of their Core Strength Vinyasa yoga studio.
User Reviews for Essential Therapy
12/18/2007 Posted by zanny22
I can highly recommend this place. The massage was excellent and the atmosphere very cozy and relaxing.
17 out of 36 people found this review helpful
12/18/2007 Posted by maryl_l
I love this place. Although it is a big place it is very warm and cozy. It's very clean, I love the people, they are very welcoming. My massage was excellent, exactly what I needed. Every time I go I get booked with someone different, and although each therapists technique is different I have not yet had a bad massage, they all have been great. My favorite time to go is on Sundays I go there and spend a lot of time in Steam room and sauna, it's very nice and quiet. I can probably say this is my favorite place.
21 out of 37 people found this review helpful
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