Shizuka New York Day Spa

11/24/09

Best Facial I've had

by The Spa Junkie at Citysearch

The first thing you notice is how clean this place is. I like the Japanese esthetic and I especially appreciate that you don't feel you are being rushed like at other spas I've been to. The technicians are knowledgeable and polite and no one pushes products or other services at you. It is peaceful and calm and that's just how you feel after a facial over here. Definite thumbs up!

• Pros: Facial, Relaxing, Top Day Spa

11/19/09

Exactly What I Kneeded (Get It?)

by ethano at Citysearch

I recently had an awesome massage experience at ShizukaNY. I had never really had a professional massage, but boy was I in for a treat. I was greeted by a very pleasant woman at the front desk and was directed to go change into a Japanese-style robe and slippers. Very relaxing. The decor and lighting also helped set a very relaxing and mellow mood, which was nice. Next thing I know, I'm face down on a padded (very very comfortable) massage table getting worked on by one of their pros. The next half-hour or so were a blur as the masseuse took the tension out of every muscle in my body. I can't even remember what she did that was so good, you'll just have to find out for yourself! Needless to say, I felt like a human puddle after she was through with me. Most relaxed I've felt in a long long time. Little cookies and green tea afterward only added to the pampered feeling. The only down-side was having to leave. I was in a fog (a really really nice fog) for the next hour or so, so be warned: do NOT operate heavy machinery after an hour at ShizukaNY! Highly highly recommended.

• Pros: Best Massage Ever
• Cons: Having to return to reality afterwards

11/03/09

Nirvana on West 51st Street

by Leigh444 at Citysearch

I have found nirvana and it is located just off of 5th Avenue on west 51st Street at Shizuka New York. Last Friday, after an extremely stressful week, working for an extremely demanding boss, I decided to treat myself to a facial. A friend had recommended Shizuka’s and since I work in the neighborhood, I decided to give it a go.

Upon arrival I was immediately impressed with the Asian aesthetic. I was given a kimono, with terry slippers, and a cup of green tea. I could feel my stress start melting away. I decided to get the Micro-Facial, which is a deep cleansing facial with a neck, shoulder, hand and foot massage. Takumi, my aesthetician, has the gentlest touch. From the way she removed my make-up to the way she unclogged my pores. I was transformed; I left my body and floated away. After 90 minutes of sheer bliss, I was gently brought back to earth to find myself totally relaxed with fabulous looking skin.

If you’re like me, and need a mini-vacation to relieve the tension of working in Manhattan, Shizuka New York is the place to go. I can’t wait to go back next week for Anti-Aging Treatment.

• Pros: Relaxing, therapeutic, sheer bliss