Massage Therapy Works

Greatest foot massage ever! Had Roger give me the 60 min foot massage. It was a great deal with the Groupon I had. I am definitely going back. Exceptionally relaxing!

The foot massage is awesome but the table massage was brutal. English is a challenge but even with that in consideration the roughness of table massage was lacking in technique.
I would do foot massage again and rate it a 5 but look out for table massage.

Wow! Foot massage! Wow! Did I mention Wow?!
I could have sat there all day long! Roger was the best! My feet have never been happier. Thanks guys!

Best massage I’ve tried in NOVA– solid five stars! The place was clean and quiet. I initially tried the 30-​min Chinese massage. Toward the end of the session I couldn’t help asking for another 30 minutes! Susan did a thorough massage on my neck, shoulder, and back, where I have suffered from ache and stiffness. After the 1-​hour session I felt completely relaxed, aroused, and energetic. It was totally worth of the $ 70 price. Will definitely visit again. Although their massagers do not speak fluent English, they do a fantastic job on massaging. Personally, that’s all it matters.

A great no frills massage place. Don’t be fooled by the small ladies, they have strong hands with great techniques, and it’s all about relaxing those muscles. It my first time here and I’ll be back. Don’t judge the industrial building it’s in. The only thing missing here is a few good smelling candles to help set the mood. Other than that I highly recommend this place. The prices and specials are attractive too.

Finally found an awesome massage therapy place that works for sore muscles. Clean and comfortable place. Will definitely come back for my regular massages.

I’ve driven by this place a couple times and was always curious about it. My sciatica was bothering me so I decided to give it a try. One of the best massages I have ever gotten! The therapist seemed to know exactly where my problems were and dug in deep. This was more like a medical massage than one just for relaxation and was exactly what I needed. My back and glutes are super tight so it was painful to get it worked out but worth it! She used something that may have been Tiger Balm and it felt great!
I plan on making me this my «go to» place for massages. The prices are more than reasonable and the therapist really knows what she’s doing. The facilities are really nice; with great décor.
Not only did I get a great one hour body massage I also got a hour foot massage. I never really thought too much about foot massages but the male therapist who did the massage did such an amazing job and I felt so relaxed I actually fell asleep for a couple minutes! The foot massage starts with a rose petal hot water soak which they put something soothing in.
All in all, a great way to spend two hours on a Monday night!
Please keep in mind that the people who work here are not native English speakers so communication may be an issue if you’re impatient but the therapists here are first rate and genuinely want to help you feel better in the long run!

I’ve had the best reflexology session there and I’m already looking forward to trying their massages. Yoyo, the owner was very knowledgable and friendly. The gentleman who worked on my feet deserves special praise. He is a true professional and well educated way beyond his field of practice. He may not be proficient in English but Yoyo is always there to explain everything. Every massage can be called therapeutic, but very few really are. This is the right place for wellness with a more holistic touch.

I have been back many time to get a massage here. I am very particular about the massages I get. I prefer someone who can actually do a deep tissue massage. One of the newer therapists Hanna suggested that I try a Ashiatsu massage. I was pleased how much deeper she was able to get by the back walking technique. If you like deep tissue work all the therapists are very strong but for that extra work you may want to try Hanna and have her walk on your back. Also recently have tried the foot massage. If you don’t have the time for a full body massage try one of these, just as relaxing and you feet and legs feel so refreshed afterwards, very relaxing.

I think this is best quality message at the best value. It is deep tissue and really can revitalize your entire body. In addition to delivering a top-​notch message, there is a desire to please and satisfy the customer. If something is not right, there is a strong desire to make it right. This attitude comes from the owner and it is shared by every member of the staff.
If you looking for a friendly staff, who deliver a quality message at a great value, you must give Message Therapy Works try. I assure you that you will not be disappointed. People are their business and they know it.

I have no idea how this place can ever have any decent reviews. I wish I could just give ZERO star. Went to use the second groupon which I had bought and was shocked with the treatment. I didn’t even get a massage for 60 minutes as promised and on top of it someone kept walking into the room while I was getting my massage. I even tried to explain and was told that the masseuse didn’t know the correct massage and hence they cut down the time by 20 minutes. Also, was given lot of bullshit about membership and getting a paper printout of groupon which is nonsense as I didnt do it on the first visit for my mom. No wonder she was so disappointed with her visit as well.
Please don’t embarrass yourself by going here.

In love! Just discovered it by my job and Nancy took out knots that had been there forever. They have a buy 10 get one free massage card system. Great space and am coming back next month already :)

Very disappointed with this place & the service. One of the reasons I checked out this place was of the reviews, WRONG !!! So I schedule an appointment for a regular massage. I came in & got ready, one of the ladies that worked there ask if she could put hot stones on my back, I replied «no «because I am not getting a hot stone massage. Then another (elder) lady came in didn’t really speak English & starts massaging me rough & hard, jumping around the bed to get in a different angle to massage like if she was Spider-​Man ! Which She also thought that I was getting a deep tissue. Then I cutted the 60 min to a 30 min because the service got worst !!! Then 2 other women that work there had apologize & offered a free 30 min massage, I gave them a chance, she went past 30 mins & end up charging me. She didn’t even bother telling me that 30 min went past & didn’t ask If I would like to continue the service.
I mean how do you operate a massage center without filling out a form, focusing on a certain back joint & consulting before starting the service? This place is kinda like a hole in the wall. It’s one of those places that you pay what you get. I also agree that the place was disorganized. This was the worst massage service I have gone to, I would not recommend this place !

Thank you Jenny! I had a rough day on Friday and Jenny took me last minute and was super awesome. I think that was the best massage I’ve had in a LONG time. Be back soon :)

My first impressions. When I first walked up to the store I was taken aback didn’t look like much but when I walked in I was pleasantly surprised by the relaxing aroma and music. It was definitely setting the mood. I was nicely greeted by some ladies who asked if I had an appointment and I had told them that I did. She promptly guided us into the rooms and asked if I had any problem areas. She asked if I liked it harder or medium. She nicely addressed so many areas that I didn’t know I had problems with. I left feeling fantastic and I only did 30 min… the price was great and the service was prompt. I can’t imagine how it would be like if I had done an hour! I have no complaints. I’ll definitely be back to try all their other services.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:
I have mixed feelings about this massage business.
The good:
Prices are very, very good. Foot massage was amazing. Best ever. Body massage went deeper into the tissue than I’ve ever had. Painful but necessary to get through the knots.
The bad:
I do find it concerning that there was no paperwork to fill out regarding your relevant medical history/​problem areas. Nor was I verbally asked about these matters before being treated. That is not a good practice in the massage industry. I do think a language barrier may be part of what’s going on in this regard.
If you are modest, this may not be the place for you. They are following a more European model where you are pretty much exposed during a body massage. In USA you are typically covered by blanket except for the area being worked on at that moment.
They seem disorganized. I booked a second appointment when I finished my first massage. But when I showed up 2 weeks later for that appointment they had forgotten about it and had no one available to treat me. I confirmed that the appointment was written down in their book but apparently that didn’t mean anything.
FOLLOW UP COMMENTS Posted 1 day after original review:
I immediately heard from the Owner who was very gracious about my comments. She seems sincere in her desire to provide excellent customer service. My sense is that she will honestly evaluate feedback from customers and incorporate changes when feasible to make her business the best it can be. The business is off to a strong start and I believe it will get even better as they make a few tweaks to their business model.

I had my first Foot Massage at Massage Therapy Works Friday, what a treat. This is the first foot massage in the U.S. that was worth my time. I had foot massages in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, but hadn’t found a place in America that compared until now.

Located inside a small, one story office complex just a minute or two walk from the Merrifield Mosaic District shopping center, the Merrifield Wellness Spa is a little known gem that is well worth discovering. The massages are professional, therapeutic, and target your pain areas as needed. Plus you can’t beat the price as they are an incredible bargain especially when compared to massages my wife and I have received at «high end» spas.
The spa itself consists of two rooms — a single room and a double one for couples massages — with tasteful, simple décor. It is clean and fresh sheets and towels are on all the tables. Relaxing music plays in the background and there is an incredible scent in the air. Here I’m going to a channel my inner yin for a moment for which my daughter teases me, but I really like the smell as it is fresh, slightly spicy and musky and has just a hint of orange. I like it!
Yue owns Merrifield Wellness Spa and is assisted by her sister Yen. Yen doesn’t speak much English, but Yue helps translate and both are attentive and make sure they ask where you need attention so they can target the areas where you might be having pain. They use hot stones, hot towels, and Tiger Balm or as they call it «Chinese Medicine.» Massage pressure ranges from soft, gentle, and relaxing to hard, deep tissue, extra tears. However, rest assured that Yue and Yen are responsive to your needs and will only use as much pressure as you need /​can take in order to alleviate your pain symptoms or just give you an incredible, relaxing massage. I’ve had lower back /​sciatic pain for eleven months now. The treatments I’ve received at Merrifield Wellness Spa have helped alleviate my pain better than the pain killer injections I’ve gotten in the past.
Again, this is professional massage. I’ve recommended Merrifield Wellness to my friends and neighbors and taken my brother and sister when they’ve been in town. My wife and son get massages there too. Truly a bargain. You’re not getting a cut rate massage at a cheap price, you’re getting a great massage at an incredibly reasonable price.

Here was my experience. I went here based on the 5 star reviews on the page but now I question if they are legitimate reviews.
I scheduled an appointment via email and had a quick response. I scheduled in the morning for just a few hours after my initial email. I read all about the people raving over deep tissue massages and have been recommended to get one based on physical therapy.
When I arrived the location is easy to find and very clean. I was greeted by a woman who was the only one there and spoke extremely limited English. There was no paperwork to fill out and she just kept saying to me «you call?» I showed her the email and she brought me back into the massage room. The room was also clean and calming. Just the basics which are fine.
She asked me a few questions but I struggle with hearing people when they speak with a low voice and tried to tell her that. She couldn’t understand me and I think she thought I meant to massage my neck because she dug her fingers deep into my neck and throat a few times.
There was no opportunity to tell her problem areas or anything like that. If you have a medical issue, forget about telling them about it because they won’t have a clue what you are saying.
I laid on the table and got under the covers. When she came in, she quickly pulled the blankets off of me leaving me naked and under a very thin sheet. I was freezing. I could tell almost 2 minutes in that this was going to be a long 90 minutes but I gave her the benefit of doing the massage. I’m pretty sure there was no training here because my husband could have given me the same massage for free instead of paying $ 100. There was a lot of palm use with some elbows and forearms thrown in. She asked if she could massage my face and feet. The face massage was cheek rubbing. After a while I started noticing a trend of her doing the same repetitive movement about 15 – 20 times at a time in the same place.
I question the validity of the other reviews on this website. If you are modest or aren’t sure about people seeing your naked, be wary of this place because I’m sure with the sheet manipulation, she saw part of my cha-​cha.
I won’t be returning.

STRESSED OUT!
I finally couldn’t take it and broke down over the holiday stress, the job and the life I’ve created coming to a head. I needed a break!
I called several places on Saturday at noon and everything was booked solid, but I called MERRIFIELD MASSAGE and was told to come within an hour.
Their location was easy to get to, plenty of parking, and very well marked. Immediately upon entering I felt welcomed and I knew i had found a special place. Their reviews were right!
My stress was immediately put at ease as I was asked exactly what I needed and a masseuse, YAN, was recommended.
For 90 minutes she expertly worked from my back, shoulders, arms, hands, legs, feet, chest, stomach, face and head.
I’ve had many massages before but this one was the perfect pressure, perfect environment, and absolutely the best group of people.
Many thanks, and I’ll definitely return!