Graceful Services, Inc.

09/13/2008 Posted by mbowbyes

Not quire sure why it's award winning when you get the same massage everytime, regardless of what you tell them before hand. I have scoliosis, so massage therpay is regular for me, and I find that they never focus on your knots here. They have this routine they all do, and that's all they do. They can djust the pressure, but they don't really understand much about pressure points to deal with various knots or issues - or at least they havent proven so in any of my treatments. They might touch on a knot, but they're not very dedicated to getting rid of it. English is not their forte, so sometimes it's like talking to a brick wall. Cheap and cheerful, but not very well customized to your needs.

08/03/2008 Posted by haydenlove1

I go to Graceful Services once a week. Being that I am planning a wedding, I get so stressed out and it seems like everyone really knows what they are doing at the spa. No, it doesn't have the best "look", but it's the best massage I have ever had and I am lucky I can afford it so often!!

Pros: perfection!

07/23/2008 Posted by draxel415

i had a 2 hour treat - hot stone massage and a swedish massage .. it was amazing! great price, very relaxing atmosphere, and wonderful service! felt like i was walking on air for the rest of the day!

06/04/2008 Posted by itsmybirthday2585

45 minutes for $50 plus tip, the woman worked out all the knots on my upper back. I fell asleep and woke up relaxed and the best part is, they took my appointment 30 minutes before, when I called after finding them on City Search.

05/18/2008 Posted by jamesfedsy

Graceful Services is simply the best service available and an exceptional value. If you want a lot of show for a lot of dough, go to a luxury spa. If you want an exceptional massage with no frills and great value, check this place out. You'll be glad you did.

05/12/2008 Posted by chriga

The Heaven on Earth!!! The Heaven on Earth!!! The Heaven on Earth!!! The Heaven on Earth!!! The Heaven on Earth!!!

04/23/2008 Posted by stytown

Last week I went to Graceful Services for the first time. My friend suggested I take advantage of Spa Week and treat myself to a Hot Stone Treatment Massage and a Facial Massage. Upon entering, I was greeted by the receptionist immediately who was friendly and attentive. My therapist was very knowledgeable, making every effort to make me feel at ease and comfortable for the duration of the massage. She was very efficient and so polite. I felt so pampered and relaxed . What a wonderful experience ! The service ,massages, staff and cleanliness are excellent. Five stars to Graceful Services. I am looking forward to my next visit.

Pros: pleasant staff, clean premises

Cons: little privacy

04/20/2008 Posted by Nissun

Recently I had the good fortune to find myself at Graceful Services. My neck and shoulders had been bothering me so I decided to treat myself to a good massage. I entered the second floor spa and was greeted by a courteous receptionist who asked me to have a seat and offered me a cup of water. Minutes later I was introduced to “Ying” – who was to be my therapist for the session. I followed her to a room with a few massage tables which were separated by curtains. I have been to many “Qi-Gong” spas before so I knew more or less what to expect - subdued lighting, hushed tones, etc. Here the atmosphere was similar, but more professional – almost clinical spa environment. I was given a towel and my therapist drew the curtain and waited until I was undressed and comfortably situated on the table. After a few pleasantries, Ying went to work. She expertly kneaded and manipulated my shoulder and neck muscles, focusing on the source of my discomfort. Her touch was firm and deliberate. It was as if she knew the exact spots to address. Before long I was floating in a state of complete relaxation, almost a semi- sleep. All the cares of the day melted away. Ying continued to work her magic until an hour had passed, time seemed so short. Ying signaled to me that my massage was finished and slipped away. I would have stayed another hour or more if I could. Getting dressed, I felt invigorated – rejuvenated! I felt great! I forgot all about my neck and shoulders. I wondered to myself, why don’t I do this more often? I’m worth it, and the price is certainly reasonable. I was told that Ying does a great “Hot Stone” treatment and an excellent facial as well. I promise that I will try them both in the near future. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Graceful Services during Spa Week. The wonderful ambience combined with the talent and skill of the therapist, make Graceful Services one of the best places in New York to get a great massage.

Pros: Convienent to Bloomingdales and the great shopping around it.

Cons: I would have liked to extend my session, the next time slot was already booked.

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04/16/2008 Posted by Seerikin

Please do NOT waste your money or time on Graceful Services. It was the farthest thing from relaxing or graceful. Yesterday I got a "spa week" hot stone massage. It was the worst massage I’ve EVER had. The massage therapist was very rough and abrupt in her movements rather than being fluid and gentle. She didn’t work out any knots. It felt like she was in a rush. I usually like a harder massage but she was downright abusive. The paper covering on the table crackles in your ear throughout the service(not relaxing). When she was at the head of the table, she would bump my head as she rubbed my back. I told the therapist that the stones were too hot but she did little to cool them before using them again (still too hot). She used the stones to rub my back rather than placing them at my energy points at the end of the massage (customary method). Finally, I just asked her to stop using the hot stones since they were burning my skin and to continue with a regular massage which was awful. Overall, it was the farthest thing from relaxing. I should have just stopped in the middle but thought things might improve. I spoke to the manager/owner afterwards who only said that the therapist had worked there for 4-5 years and that she would try training her. I’ve since cancelled my body scrub appt for this afternoon for fear that I will have no skin left due to their rough techniques. The curtains don't bother me but the therapist doesn't warn you before opening the curtain to ask if you're ready (i was half dressed). The people were definitely nice but it does little to make up for the subpar massage techniques. Its a shame b/c I had a massage here 1 1/2 years ago and don't remember it being bad. Seems the quality has declined dramatically since they won "Best of Citysearch". I just don't understand how they won that award. There are plenty of places that offer excellent massages at only slightly higher prices. Try one of them instead!

Pros: Last minute appointments

Cons: Rough, rushed, don't speak English, no privacy, not relaxing, very poor technique

11/09/2007 Posted by endofanera

I went to this place with my friend today for a simple 30 minute massage, which we were both pretty excited for. We went in to see that there aren't any actual rooms (none that I saw, anyway), but areas separated by curtains. To see if I was done undressing and under the sheet on the table, the woman simply whipped open the curtain and asked, "are you ready?" instead giving me a decent shred of privacy. Honestly, 90% of the massgae was uncomfortable or painful. It made me wonder how well she really knew anatomy because she was crushing the hell out of me, and not in that 'good pain' sort of way when you get a great massage. Instead of evenly distributing massage time on different parts of my back, she worked my trapezius muscle so much I thought it would be sore until next year. I even asked her to lighten up a little--and I have always like a good, hard massage--but she didn't listen at all. Thank God I used my credit card reward on this because it was not worth the $40.00 they normally charge. Other than that the staff was pretty friendly, but that didn't make up for the experience. My friend and I were pretty disappointed.

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