Healing Touch

Don’t be put off by the cheap prices — the massages here are great! I had the 90 minutes for $ 80 (absolute bargain) and came out feeling like a new man. They asked if I wanted «Relaxing, medium, or hard» and whilst I initially chose medium, I had to revise down to Relaxing as the medium was still really hard!
However, this isn’t a luxury spa — the rooms are tiny, and there’s no fancy waiting area, fluffy robes, etc. so don’t expect this. Another thing that I didn’t like was that there was no music/​incense/​candles during the massage, but again, you get what you pay for. If you’re just looking for a no-​frills massage in a clean, tidy, professional environment this is a good place to head to.

This review is for the branch at Alexandra. At the recommendation of my friends, I booked an massage with the highly experienced therapist, Faith. It was simply the best massage I’ve ever had in Singapore. And trust me, I’ve been to many. I’ve been looking for a good and inexpensive massage in Singapore, and I can’t believe Healing Touch has been around for 14 years! Why hadn’t I found this place sooner?
I’ve been dealing with shoulder injuries for years, and I’m glad I found Faith. I explained to her my injuries and problems, which she listened attentively to, and it helps that she speaks fluent English. For 90 minutes, she did a fusion of Deep Tissue massage combined with Sports Massage focusing on my upper back and neck. Faith managed to release the tension on my shoulders by slowly combing through the muscle knots and easing them away with precise pressure.
After the session, I was shocked that I can now turn my head fully without much restrictions, considering it was only a 90 minute session! My shoulders are completely loosened and I walked out of Healing Touch feeling peaceful and free.
Of course, nothing is perfect in this world. Here’s what I feel could be improved at the Alexandra branch. The rooms are quite small. I’m not a big person but the rooms really do feel quite claustrophobic. The walls are bare with no décor to speak of. The rooms located at the front are quieter, whereas the ones at the back (close to the bathrooms) are quite noisy. Do consider asking for one of the front rooms if possible. The tea served after the massage was good, though it came in a styrofoam cup.
I do appreciate that one can reach this place via public transportation, but it’s a good amount of walk from the Queenstown MRT station to the spa. Taking a bus would be a better option, since the bus stop is located literally in front of the spa. Driving is also an option as parking is available within the condominium which the spa is located.
Despite these little setbacks, I will no doubt recommend Healing Touch and therapist Faith to all my loved ones. The best massage in Singapore need not cost a fortune. It can be cheap and very affordable. Thumbs up!