Washington Body Work

I needed someone who delivers no nonsense deep massage and work on my shoulder knots. It was amazing! I would definitely go back again! It is not very private — I was in the room with three beds but I was on my own so it was fine. We didn’t really speak too much apart from him asking where I needed and he checked in with me about pressure, etc. He worked non stop for my 30 minutes and only cost 32dollars. Great pressure and serious acupuncture that felt amazing! I walked in off the street and didn’t need an appointment which was also handy! It is slightly off putting when you walk in but I have been to fancy spas and paid fortune for massages and not gotten as good! I would definitely recommend!

A great little place to get a good massage. Don’t expect a fancy spa environment, but just a plain small massage parlor. I’ve been there a couple of times and will absolutely go back and can only recommend the place. The guys there know what they are doing and it’s great value for your money.

Sophia gave me a great massage on my visit. Firm and responsive to my requests, asking during the massage if the pressure was ok. She was very friendly and skilled at what she does.
My only reason for dinging one star was that it was a bit pricey, given that I was in a room shared with others (separated by a hanging sheet). While that does not bother me, I was a bit shocked that I was paying $ 82 for a 90 minute massage. Yes, I’ve paid more for 90 minute massages… it wasn’t that much more, and I didn’t have to share a room with anyone.
I’d recommend this place for sure, but know that you are going in to a small studio that has 2 – 3 people in the main massage room.

Great service. Clean. Got an appointment the same day. The massage therapist was very polite. I got a great massage. I went with the 60 minute deal which cost $ 50 if you pay cash. She worked me out. I asked for a deeper massage and she worked a few knots out that had been bothering me for months. The only draw backs were that there was a bit of a language barrier, and she used the hot stones without asking me or letting me know they were coming. I was surprised (to say the least).
The overall massage was very satisfying, very relaxing. I’ll definitely go back. Next time I’ll specify more foot work as there was very little done.
For the sake of fairness to fellow Unilocalers, I must disclose that this was my first massage so I may not be the best judge. I was worried that something unseemly was about to happen the entire time but I think it was just me, and it never did.

Amazing massage. Def a no frills place but who cares they work out every knot. Def worth the $ 50 for an hour!!!

I’ve been looking for a great massage ever since I stopped working in the city. After several so-​so ones from Groupon, I turned to Unilocal and found this gem.
Clean, no appointment necessary, and down to business kind of place. Beware if you’re shy, though– this isn’t the kind of place that caters much to modesty. That being said, BEST massage I’ve had in years; intensity was perfect, and he kept checking to make sure it was; great prices, and a cash discount? I will be a very, very loyal customer for as long as they’re established.

For me this place deserves about 17 stars, but I can see how A LOT of folks might not be comfortable here.
My body and I were in a fight. It said I wasn’t treating it right. I said it was being too sensitive. It started giving me the silent treatment, refusing to respond when I tried to tie my shoes or check my blind spot. So I came here in an emergency reconciliation attempt.
To start, the bathroom is down an extremely shady winding back hallway. There were some weird looking dudes back there. My mind went crazy places. Go at home.
I have an aversion to male masseurs after a creepy experience a while back. This is not the type of place that asks. I went into the room, which had three beds that were curtained off, undressed, and was greeted by a man. And this dude went to war with my knots. It was intense. He was sweating, grunting. At one point he yelled, «your neck too tight!» Me, «yeah that’s why I’m here.» He continuously asked if I was okay or the pressure was too rough. And he did some serious work.
Now, I’m not saying he took liberties, because I don’t think that was the case. But this is not the type of place that carefully drapes and is mindful of where they are touching. He spent a lot of time on my glutes and was all up in my nooks and crannies. If you’re sensitive about that, this may not be for you.
While my boy was digging a huge knot out of my lat, two other people did come in the room for massages. I didn’t care. If you require total privacy, go elsewhere.
When my 60 minutes were up, I had not received the foot massage bc the rest of me required so much attention. He asked if I wanted the feet. Yes, please! How long? 15 minutes. Set the timer again and we were off. I appreciate that level of flexibility for the treatment.
All said and done, 75 minutes of amazing deep tissue massage was $ 63. This place will accommodate all comers, whether you want 5 minutes or 5 hours of massage, and give you the cash discount. I’ll be back again soon. I can afford this but I can’t afford to have my body revolt again.

Called the same day, and went for a 60-​minute massage with Hugo. Like other reviewers have mentioned, the price is great at $ 50, plus tip. The massage itself was very good, he seemed to know what he was doing and asked about pressure feedback a few times.
This is definitely a no-​frills place though– you are curtained off, not in a private room. Room temp was perfect, and bed was comfortable. I went on a Saturday afternoon, and found it was quiet.
There is very little communication when you come in– they don’t ask about areas of focus, injuries, medical history, or anything. I would recommend speaking up for yourself before entering the room in order to get what you want out of the massage– and so you don’t disturb other massages who may be next to you.
My favorite part was the foot massage with reflexology-​style techniques. I will definitely come back, especially to get a foot massage on long days.

Horrendous experience at Washington Body Work!
The female boss is an unprofessional, unscrupulous, and untrustworthy individual that I have had two extremely negative experiences with. She is so completely unprofessional that I am thinking about reporting this place.
First time we made an appointment for 2 female masseuses, when we arrived, my girlfriend somehow ended up with a male masseuse. She strongly wants to have a female masseuse, especially for a full-​body massage, so I took the male masseuse, and was very unsatisfied with the massage. The female boss should’ve learned that first time what our preferences were, and not to promise us an appointment unless she could provide female masseuses.
Second time we made another appointment for 2 female masseuses, and I made an appointment with a specific masseuse for a specific time. I only discovered that I wasn’t going to have that masseuse once I was on the massage table and asked.
The boss’ answer? «Oh, she’s busy.» She didn’t seem to care and she didn’t even apologize! If I was not going to have the masseuse I requested, she should’ve told me and maybe I wouldn’t have made the appointment that day! Again, my girlfriend wanted a female masseuse, and I asked for one while making the appointment, which the female boss agreed to!
When we went into our «couples’ massage», there was supposed to be no curtain between us, but the female boss drew the curtain. My masseuse said, «Oh no, she prefers to have it open.» The female boss still closed the curtain after that comment — which should’ve been an immediate red flag that she was trying to hide something.
After about 15 minutes, I opened the curtain between us to check, and I saw a male masseuse! My gf was shocked as her face was in the massage table and she didn’t know that the boss had left and a male masseuse as massaging her!
The female boss had pretended to be my girlfriend’s masseuse for a few minutes, and then a male masseuse sneaked in to replace her!
That is completely unprofessional and just wrong! She should lose her license for this!
I asked, «Why is there a male masseuse when we specifically asked for a female masseuse??»
She responded saying, «He’s very good.»
I said, «I don’t care — my girlfriend wanted a female masseuse, and you massaged her for only a few minutes and changed to a male masseuse without telling us!»
Then she made a bunch of excuses saying that she only thought that I had asked for a specific masseuse for me, but not for 2 female masseuses: a complete lie. She understood me completely, as I repeated it several times over the phone to confirm when I had called. Then she said that she was the boss so she had to work out at the front desk, and that’s why she couldn’t do the massage.
When she came back in to do the massage, my gf said that she kept massaging her in a way that caused a lot of pain.
When my gf said, «Ouch, that hurts!» the boss’ response was, «It’s bc you sit too much.» (My gf stands almost all the time for work).
Then the boss blamed it on her and rudely said, «You have a problem with your legs. If you can’t handle the pain, then I won’t massage you anymore, but then there’s no point in getting a massage.» We are NOT newbies to massages, and we know what an appropriate massage should feel like and how much pain is too much pain.
I COULD NOT BELIEVE this boss was arguing with my girlfriend about the pain caused by her massage.
Before we paid, the boss said, «Next time speak to me in Chinese so I understand» This is complete nonsense, as my gf is fluent in Chinese, and I spoke enough to make sure that she understood everything I was saying.
Then my gf repeated the complaint in Chinese abt how she asked for a female masseuse, and how she switched in a male masseuse.
In fact, she did it in a deceptive way, hoping that we wouldn’t know the difference. My gf could not believe the boss’ response: «I didn’t change masseuses on you. I just went out to wash my hands and change clothes.» Bullsh*t. And somehow a male masseuse just wandered into my gf’s massage room and started massaging her? Finally the female boss came back to finish the massage, after we made a big deal about the issue. We don’t think she would’ve come back otherwise.
At the end, I still tried to tip my own masseuse bc this wasn’t her fault. Somehow when I was pulling out my money, I saw the boss take $ 5 from my pile, move it to her drawer and bring it back, and she said it was hers! I said, «No, I was planning to tip $ 12, and this $ 5 was from me.» Then she so vehemently argued that it was hers, that I said, «Fine — I’m only going to give one more dollar, but this was all meant as tip for my masseuse, not for you!»
My gf was so upset at her experience that she didn’t even give any tip, and the boss gave her this angry look that scared her.
I don’t care if this place is considered a cheap massage place — we will NEVER come back!

This tui na style massage place is on my way to the train so I stop here at least once a week for a short foot or chair massage or a longer hour long one. They are always fantastic, no matter who does them. I have been here so often I finally got to redeem the pinch card for a free 15 minutes and it will be no time before I get another one (after 10 half hours). One room is private and the other has three beds in it with curtains between but no room is completely soundproof/​private. They also have two chairs if you just want a foot massage and a chair if you just want a quickie back massage. FYI They offer a discount if you pay cash.

Went today after ready positive Unilocal reviews… everything is true!
I had excruciating neck pain upon waking up this morning and aleve/​heating pad didn’t help. So I went over and got a 30 minute massage by one of the strongest women ever. She was thorough and very focused on helping me with my pain. After the massage I could move my head again — still sore but so much better!
It’s a no frill place but for $ 30 I got 30 minutes that helped me feel good again. I’ll definitely be back for the full body and reflexology.

I’ve passed this place several times every day and never even considered stopping in for a massage. The location (wedged into the basement next to Room 84 and under Tiger Schulman’s) definitely doesn’t do it any favors as far as perceived sketchiness. However, I had an enormous knot in my neck and couldn’t turn my head. After checking the reviews on Unilocal!,I was surprised to see that it was rated at 4 stars. I decided to give it a shot, and I’m so glad I did!
No, it’s not a spa-​like atmosphere, and yes, there’s a faint trace of a thumping bass line from upstairs — but I don’t care. They are open late every day and you don’t need to make an appointment in advance. For $ 32 ($ 30 if paid in cash) plus tip, I was able to walk in around 7 PM on a Tuesday and immediately receive a 30-​minute, half-​body massage including hot stone treatment at the end. The place is clean and the massage was great — I woke up the next morning and the literal pain in my neck was almost completely gone.
They also offer a loyalty program — for every 10 massages (at least 30 min each), you receive an extra 15 min for free.
I have a strong feeling that this will end up being my go-​to spot for massages from now on…

Great deal for a 60 minute massage. It does appear a bit run down at first because the rooms are only separated by a sheet, however once I relaxed down on the table, I felt completely comfortable. The masseurs are small but strong. You will leave feeling relaxed and de-​tensed. I will definitely be returning here for a good, inexpensive massage

I have always been uncomfortable in a situation where I am getting pampered, so I like places that are judgement –free. For massages, this is it! After going here twice, I no longer feel anxiety about getting a massage as a man (I am complicated, OK?) and the staff is accommodating and professional. Sure, the place looks a little seedy but the massages can’t be beat. If you pay cash, it’s 50 dollars for an hour massage, and they really work the crap out if your muscles. Plus, if they aren’t finished when the timer goes off, they actually keep going until they finish the massage (an extra 5 minutes or so) no charge. Give this place a try if you like massages but are uncomfortable with the prospect of walking into a «Massage Envy» looking for a rub down.

The massage is really good but the only thing I didn’t like was the rooms and the owner or manager lady coming every time to the room to talk something to the girl who was giving me the massage… maybe about the time or something about that.
I try to get massage with my friends in the same room and when I called they told me yes, when we got there I didn’t understand her clearly and at the end we finished doing the massage in different rooms… I couldn’t get total relaxation, But again I can’t say that the girl who did my massage did a really good job and price is not bad at all.

I go here all the time! It’s so cheap, so I can afford to go as much as I need to bc my neck and back are always tight. This place doesnt have the best atmosphere, that’s why I gave 4 stars, but it is clean, has soothing music, and have heated tables which I love! Anyone there will give a great massage. I always feel awesome when I leave and I will continue to go back. It’s a hidden little gem you def need to try

I love this place. It’s where I go for a no frills massage when I need one pronto (no appt needed). You will get a good massage from anyone who works there. For some reason I’ve gotten a male masseuse the last few times I went but I think the owner (middle-​aged woman with frizzy hair) is the best. She applies great pressure and always finds the knots! You can’t beat the price and location (if you live in downtown Hoboken). And the best part is that they open late (until 10pm) 7 days a week. Yay!

I went here last night for a 60-​minute massage and enjoyed my experience for the most part. You can’t beat the price ($ 60 after gratuity). I was a little turned off when I walked into the room and there was a stain on the bed that went through all of the sheets — it must have been fresh because it was still moist. I voiced my concern, they flipped on the light, while I had my shirt off, and replaced the linens. After this blip, the massage was great from a small lady with strong hands.
This is a no frills spa that I would go back to in a pinch. Despite a little awkwardness, I still recommend for the quick massage fix.

I go here as often as I can. The people who work there are so sweet and they really know how to give amazing massages. One tip though– do ‘t go during the children’s kick boxing classes because you can hear them stomping and jumping. Even with that noise, they massages are so relaxing that I always end up falling into a deep sleep during. I love this place!!!

I like to write posts about businesses that haven’t been reviewed. I was walking back to my home for the week feeling pretty exhausted and less than excited about my project of living in a different neighborhood every week.
So on a whim, I walked into Washington Body Work and got a 30 minute foot massage for $ 26 which is a pretty good deal in my opinion. Tony, who is from China, did a good job and I walked out of there feeling refreshed and relaxed.
So check it out. Seemed like nice people who might need some help in the marketing department.