Hua Kang Qi-Gong & Tui-Na

Love the place and the service! Super good price for the work they do! One hour massage and all my tension went away! More than happy with the services

I came here maybe 2 weeks ago because I had injured myself while running and I had a half-​marathon I was running within that week. I do not remember the name of the lady that gave me a massage but it was amazing. She didn’t speak much English but that wasn’t a problem once she started. I came out feeling like a new person, I even fell asleep during the massage.
I got a 1hr massage but it felt like it was longer then 1hr, it was a very relaxing experience
I find the price to be very cheap for the work they put into the massage Thumps up. I will be returning back.

This place is SUPER mediocre. You can find more than enough places that will do a better job for the same price if not less. Because I live right by its tempting to go for convenience sake, but at this point I just feel like I’m wasting money.

I live around the corner and was initially skeptical of this place (because a Chinese massage place in Washington Heights?) but it’s actually quite good and slightly annoyed at myself for not going earlier. I used to live in China and developed a very bad habit of getting weekly massages, which turned out to be an expensive habit that I could not sustain once moving back stateside.
Anyways. I have a history of terrible tension headaches that last for days and have been looking to alternatives to taking copious amounts of Advil. I finally decided I should give this place a shot to see if massages will do the trick. Called about a half hour in advance and they had someone available. I’ll update this review hopefully after a few more massages to update on the headache front.
Do not be deterred by the slightly strange lace curtains and neon signage! The inside of this place is very clean. It’s very no frills — each massage room has a curtain in the doorway. Once you go in you must take off your top and lie down on your stomach. You can cover yourself with the towel provided. The beds are fairly sanitary since there is a one use sheet thing that they have on top, which they poke a hole above the head rest (this way you know it’s fresh I guess). Not so sure about the towel part, but whatever.
I got the 45 minute massage ($ 38 without tip when paid in cash). Very good. Hit my trouble spots (neck and knots in shoulder without me having mentioned those areas). They end the massage with some nice steam cloths. I think if you don’t want the foot/​leg part of your massage you can just tell them.
The ladies that work there are very sweet but speak minimal english. I don’t know if there are male masseuses but if you are uncomf with that kind of thing as a lady, you can just ask for a woman masseuse.
Prices are reasonable, especially for NYC. Still not something I’d be able to do weekly but I’ll be back!

I was in such pain I could hardly move. I live five minutes away and didnt have the fortitude to go further. My therapist, Nanu, didnt speak English well, but her hands spoke to my back. She found the knots in my neck and kneaded them into dough, applied hot towels, and kneaded some more. Im not running any marathons tonite but can move without whelping in pain. I’ll be back. Reasonable, too!

Nana gave me a great massage. The pressure was extremely firm, which is what I like. She didn’t shy away from working on my knots in problem areas & she checked in with me often. It’s a no frills place, $ 48 for one hour and I was very pleased! I walked in with a tension headache and left with none. I recommend this place (highly) for persons who have tension, problem areas and are looking for relief.

Had my first massage today and it was great. I came out of there feeling brand new and will definitely be going back soon. It’s at a convenient location for me and affordable.

I called ahead and was seen promptly. I had a great 30 minute massage, and my shoulders and back have felt much better since my visit. I will be back!

Great massage. Great price. Perfect location! Ive been looking for a place near by for 3 years and this takes the cake. Im so getting a massage every week now!

An outstanding massage !!! I’ve been to professional spas before and it doesn’t come close to the amount of attention and heavy duty pressure that I received. Highly recommend if you don’t want to break the bank! Will be back in two weeks :-)

My back was in pain for the past week. Went on Unilocal and found this place near my house!!! Annie was amazing!!! 1 hour of pure bliss! She worked every knot with just enough pressure for my small frame! I’m hooked! If you’re in the Heights and in need of some relaxation this is your place

This is a long-​needed addition to the area. I felt great after my massage!

Lived in Washington Heights for nine years and so excited that we finally have a good Tui-​Na place up here! It’s similar to other Tui-​Na places downtown, but is much cleaner. No frills, AMAZING intense deep pressure massage, friendly staff, great prices.
If you’ve never been to a Chinese Tui-​Na massage studio, keep in mind it’s not a spa experience and the massage is anything but gentle. But if you need to get out some bad knots, this is the place.
Note: They charge an added percentage for credit card transactions. For example: $ 26 cash for 30 minutes, but $ 28.30 on a credit card. Still a great deal.
I’ll be back!

This was my first experience with tui-​na massage. Based on the reviews I’ve read of other tui-​na studios, this place was consistent in many ways: a simple, no-​frills environment with small rooms with curtains instead of doors; task-​oriented, therapeutic massages as opposed to a spa-​style experience; reasonable prices.
That being said, the studio was both clean and quiet — which apparently not always the case — and all of the staff were extremely kind and welcoming. The lady who was at the front desk was particularly lovely. Most importantly, the massage itself was terrific. Without me saying anything, the therapist knew exactly which spots to go to and prioritize. I was unusually tight and stiff for me when I arrived, and I left loose and limber and in a blissful post-​massage trance.
I’m thrilled to have found this place, and will definitely go back!

Finally a back/​foot spa in the neighborhood! Hua Kang is off to a promising start. Newly built space is very basic, it’s a small rental space after all and clean. Therapist was excellent. Knew muscle anatomy, asked how much pressure to apply. Cindy at the front desk was a very nice host. Apparently this is the 4^th location by the owners, so high hopes they continue to have skilled therapists at this new location. That’s what brings my business back.

I am so excited that this massage studio has opened in the neighborhood. I almost hesitate to get the word out as it is one of those local gems that you don’t want to get TOO popular that you can no longer get to anymore.
The staff knows what they are doing. If you like a strong, deep pressure Asian massage that includes some stretching, the two therapists experienced were some best. They got to very specific spots on my hamstring and neck injury, and I left feeling better than I have in weeks.
The atmosphere is non-​existent, just a bare bones, clean studio separated into booths for privacy. Calming instrumental Chinese music played softly in the background. The manager was really nice, as was the rest of the staff. However I highly recommend calling ahead to make sure they can accommodate you.

Studio is your basic Chinese Tui-​Na massage studio with white walls, narrow rooms and curtains instead of doors. Perfect for those looking for a therapeutic massage to release some serious stress as opposed to the luxurious spa experience. Staff is very friendly and cost for a full 1 hour massage is only $ 48. Had my first massage today and it was outstanding. Therapist asked if I preferred a medium or hard touch and did exactly what I asked. The massage was almost identical to what I’m used to in Chinese medical offices, so I felt comfortable it was done properly. What made this great was the end result. i never felt more relaxed after Tui-​Na. I would definitely go back again.