iDo Holistic Center

I’ve been to Ido center regularly since I knew this place. Now they have great promotion going on. Their original package price for 1 hr massage plus 30 minutes sauna is $ 140. now if you purchase 6 massage package, it’ll come down to $ 65 each time. Isn’t this great? This is more than half % off from original package… I LOVE this offer!!! I need Ido Center to survive chilly winter time…

Like so many others, I got initiated into iDo via some voucher site (might have been Groupon). But I’ve since pledged my undying loyalty because they are just so awesome:
— Friendly, attentive service
— Skilled, intuitive massage therapists
— Beautiful, clean facilities
— Relaxing, cleansing sauna
Like so many Japanese things, there are a ton of tiny little, elegant, efficient touches at iDo that just enhance your overall experience and make you wonder why other spas/​wellness centers don’t do the same thing. E.g.: Having a basket under the massage table for you to place your things rather than leave them on the floor or in the way. E.g. #2: Giving you a small pouch attached to your locker key in which to contain your small essentials.
#love #recommend

This place is a hidden gem in midtown. I’ve done both cheap ($ 50/​hour) and expensive ($ 130/​hour) massages at different places, and this place is truly the best I could find in terms of service and price. The staff are always smiling at you and make you feel warm and welcomed. It’s a very clean and relaxing setting. You can do massage; sauna and acupuncture here. Sam is a GREAT practitioner. He gave me a shiatsu massage and it’s just AMAZING. My whole body feels much more relaxed after the massage so I don’t have any problems with tipping $ 20 for a one-​hour massage.

These guys are scam artists. I bought a deal on living social for my girlfriend to get a massage. They are happy to book a massage for you until you tell them that you have a living social deal and then they magically don’t have any availability. She tried at least three different times to book her massage and they gave every excuse not to and in the end she was not even able to use her living social deal. This is a very dishonest way to do business. Not wanting to give massages at a very good discount is understandable, but if that is the case then don’t work with Living Social or Groupon.

Required to tip $ 20 regardless of service outcome.
Came in on a Groupon. The place is posh, clean and has a sauna. I had this young lady that was only a little bigger than me but boy was she strong. I needed a strong massage but had to ask her to tone it down a little. Totally worth the Groupon price but they try to say the massage is worth $ 105 for 50 minutes and to tip accordingly. No matter how good she was, I will not return until they lower their prices and remove their tip requirement, which should really be based on the service you get. The fact that they do this makes me think the establishment is greedy and must under pay their employees so the customer has to overcompensate. I can get a good massage for $ 48-​$ 88 for 60 to 70 minutes so why pay their regular price of $ 105 for 50 n minutes. Massage was 4 stars but establishment’s price and rules/​lack of customer service brings it to 2.75 stars.

I bought a Groupon back in December and had a really hard time trying to schedule an appointment for two people. While the online system was convenient to book without having to call, it was difficult to schedule two people with two different vouchers. I also tried calling, but it was hard to find someone (I don’t think they have a dedicated receptionist, so the front desk is unmanned when therapists are giving massages). I finally went ahead and booked 2 different back-​to-​back sessions (booked in January, only available time for me was in March) and asked them to combine them. Wasn’t sure they were going to accommodate my request until day before they called to confirm my appointment. So quite a bit of difficulty with the appointment set up.
Now onto the actual massage experience itself. We arrived a few min before our appointment, they gave us slippers to change into and were very cordial, nice, the place was very clean. As some other Unilocalers have mentioned, they do dry massages (so no oil/​lotion, etc.). Once we’re in the massage room, they told us to remove outter clothing and get under the sheet. The massage was SUPER relaxing, I fell asleep and when I woke up I felt properly relaxed, muscle tensions alleviated. My masseuse (Saki) was really attentive, asked me where my problem areas were, and told me where she felt the most tension and focused on those places. My boyfriend had Sam, who was also great as my boyfriend said it was one of his favorite massages compared to other places we’ve been to.
Overall a very positive experience (aside from the upfront difficulty with scheduling).

Amazing. Amazing. So good. Tucked behind this hole in the wall entrance lies all oasis. Sauna. Locker rooms. Showers. And of course amazing massage. Went here on a Groupon, and would return to pay full price. 75 min massage was heaven. Ask for Lilly. She’s magic. Beautiful place and great service. You won’t regret it.

I came here for a 50 minute massage. I cannot recall if it was deep tissue or Swedish. The masseuse was friendly (though I don’t remember her name– I visited in December). The facility is clean, and the noise minimal so you can relax. She got out some knots from my shoulder, and I told her she could apply more pressure/​more firm hand. I would recommend this place to a friend. I think the only issue I had was making an appointment, so do that at least a month in advance (unless that time of year was incredibly popular and you may find no trouble in booking an appointment).

So I visited here on a groupon and it was ok. I’m definitely glad I didn’t pay full price, but not bad for a girls day out. First of all the place is absolutely beautiful and extremely clean, which is a plus for me. We started by removing our shoes and changing in the locker room. Next they sent us to the sauna which was EXTREMELY hot and uncomfortable. They did lower it for us, when we asked.
For the massage it was really nice but they didn’t use any oils which was a little awkward. It was for 75 minutes which was Great, but the no oils took some getting used to. When it was over, they kind of bullied me for a tip, which a major turn off, but hey to each his own. In all, I’ve had better massages and I doubt I’ll be rushing back to get here, BUT if you must, definitely get the groupon.

Eh, this place is okay. I’ve had better massages.
I bought a groupon and my friend and I called in early to make sure we got an appointment before the groupon expired. They were able to accommodate us both in one room which was great. For $ 69 each, we got a 75 minute massage, and 30 minutes in the herbal sauna. They have a bathroom with a shower in it for after you come out of the sauna.
I do not know if it is the Japanese way to do a massage but they massage you with the sheet over your body. I would have preferred them to use oils and such to massage my body and really get into the muscles, but with the sheet acting as a barrier, it almost felt like a dry rub. I’m glad my body was already motioned from this morning.
The 75 minutes lasts a while which is nice but like I said, the massage would have been more productive in my opinion if it was done without a sheet over my entire body. The massage left me feeling good but only for a few hours.
The location is inviting and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. They try their best to make you feel comfortable which is nice.
My overall experience was that of a 3 star rating. Nothing special and nothing horrible. Not entirely sure that I’d come back.

I found this place via Groupon and am very pleased with my experience. I just went last night with my gf, and we both left feeling better than when we came in. Although I am used to «medical massages» where much firmer pressure is used, my masseuse (his name was Sam and was great to work with) was still able to work out some hot spots. Additionally, instead of concentrating on one area, he worked the entire body, including the legs, which was new to me and felt great. The only reason I didn’t give this a full 5, is because I’ve had more productive massages, but by medical masseuses in a rehab setting.
The place was very clean and well kept and the staff was unbelievably polite. Their attitude and professionalism is, without exageration, some of the best I’ve experienced in this city. They were also all genuinely thankful when receiving tips, instead of the «open hand» attitude that you commonly see elsewhere. Refreshing to see.
I would recommend to anyone looking for a good relaxing massage. On the other hand, if you are an athlete who requires serious deep muscle work, this may not be the place for you.

If you want a real good deep massage, this place is not for you.
If you want a touch massage, then it’s perfect for you.
I asked my massage therapist twice to go stronger or harder, no luck. I had to go home and ask my boyfriend to give me some shoulder rubs…
I love massage and likes my massage more therapeutic then just soft motions, and has being a fan of shiatsu and deep tissue massage.
I gave three stars for its cleansingness and nice attitude, BUT I WILL NEVER GO BACK!

An athlete, I have to get massages often. I can be quite demanding about them and unforgiving if I don’t get what I want. I had had extraordinary massages and terrible stressful ones. I always leave a Unilocal review, to help others.
This was one of the great ones.
I admit: making the appointment was complicated for me. I don’t like doing online appointments — it takes forever because, so often, the day you want is not available. However.
The space is lovely, clean and well lit.
My massage therapist was Megumi. She was friendly and she listened when I told her what I needed and THEN she DID it! How often have I told massage therapists not to touch my legs, only to have them do it? Every time. Today, Megumi listened, as I told her about the tension in my neck, traps, back, lower back and left glute. Those are the exact areas she worked on. I told her I prefer deep tissue — the harder, the better. She did it. She did EVERYTHING to PERFECTION.
I am definitely going back!
Ask for Megumi.
PS I read a review where someone said they wanted to do backflips on Madison Avenue. I actually DID dance after I left. I had on my Ipod and I danced on the street, on the subway platform, on the train and when I reached my destination. My friend said «after a massage, I am usually low key» and I told her that this massage was so great I had no choice but to dance.

Had a 120 min deal with groupon or living social. Everyone was extremely friendly at check in. The massage was left to be desired. Had Issa. The pressure was too hard. When I requested less pressure I could barely feel anything. There was no middle ground. You either felt like you were getting beaten on or hands poking you with minimal pressure. The 15 minute add on was a joke. Requested a head massage. At times I felt like Issa was just holding my head. Definitely no massage going on. I was counting down til the entire experience was over. I have had other massages at Ido and they were great. This experience was not. What a shame.

Just left this place.
Kind of feel like doing backflips down Madison Avenue but I’ll save everyone the confusion.
Came here on a Groupon Deal– one 60 minute massage, a 15 minute special treatment and 30 minutes in the herbal sauna.
First things first– i came at 6pm and the place was pretty empty which was great for me and my friend because the locker room can for maybe 4 people comfortably. We were given robes and towels then hopped into the Herbal Sauna. A M A Z I N G. I’d come here for this alone however be weary because it IS co-​ed so if you’re uncomfortable about sharing a sauna with a man this might not be the place for you. (But we’re all adult here aren’t we?)
My fiend and I both had our massages right after the sauna and I had a gorgeous gal names Ami while she got an awesome guy named Kenji. I opted for the Immune Boost for my special treatment, it helps with digestion and inner organ regularity. All in all the massage was awesome and super professional. I totally recommend this place for sure if you’re looking for a quiet, non-​judgmental, comfortable place to have some quiet time.
Bonus: they provide slippers, robes and towels so you don’t need ANYTHING. Also the bathroom is SUPER tidy.

I came with my groupon voucher and was very satisfied. I love the service they provided. I had Sam as a massager. He did a great job. He was very polite and understandable. He took my questionnaire and talked to me about my problems in the room. Also he asked me if need more or little pressure when he touched a new parts of my body. He concentrated on my cervical spine because I had problems on this area. So he did a great job. Also I had 15 minutes special service. I chose feet massage. At the end I understood that he pointed out to to my problem zones… I loved it.
If we will talk about the place itself. The place is very clean and quite. Music was classic and not too loud. The space is very clean (!!!) I will definitely come back. Moreover, they provided a lot of services and you can find deals on their Facebook page. Highly Recommend to visit this place.

Came back a second time with a livingsocial voucher. This time the process to make appointment was a little annoying. Right after me and my fiancé purchased the voucher, i called to make an appointment but the woman told me to make the appointment through their website. I tried that but it was not working then i called back, the woman tried guiding me to making the appointment online but it didn’t work too so she made the appointment through the phone eventually.
On the day of the massage we arrived about 30 minutes before our appointment. Presented our voucher picked our treatment and we went in early. I had Ami massaging me. She did a wonderful job. I told her initially i had lower back problems and she focused a lot on the issue. At the end my back felt a lot better and more loose.
Overall this is a great place. Friendly staff and professional.

First of all these facilities are super clean and comfortable. I was greeted when I entered and quickly shown to the locker room and sauna. Had a relaxing 15 minutes in the Sauna before proceeding to my massage.
The massage was amazing! NaNa was my therapist and knew exactly the amount of pressure to apply and all the right areas. I had a pain in my arm running along my left thumb — she did more than any other massage therapist has ever done.
I left feeling very adjusted and ready to conquer my day :)
My fiancé also came here the following week to see NaNa and she also had a similar experience. We will return for sure, probably become regulars.
Don’t hesitate, many places in NYC but few really are worth it. Why take the risk when you really need a good effective massage.

iDo is clean and spacious! Making an appointment was a breeze. Although largely ignored for the first 10+ minutes of my arrival, I finished my paperwork, was led down a hallway into a dimly lit but quiet room and ready to go by 7:10p. Glad I didn’t hold that against them as my massage & therapist was wonderful.
Tomo was professional and continuously asked for my input on needs/​pains and pressure. I found it funny that she kept stressing how tightly wound my muscles were. Did appreciate her explanation of the differences between shiatsu, swedish and deep tissue & why shiatsu was best suited for me. With her medium pressure and hands, she was able to lull me into a relaxing sleep. There was a towel over the parts she worked on, and a thin blanket over my body. When I started to feel cold, she turned on the heater for me. The first 40 minutes focused on my neck/​back/​shoulders while the last 10 were focused on the hands/​feet/​lets. Definitely appreciated the attention and her whole demeanor.
Enjoyed the atmosphere and massage. Even received a coupon for my next visit that I’ll definitely be using!

Sam gave me the best massage of my life. Every point in my back I ever wanted massaged by my boyfriend was accomplished by Sam.
Out of Swedish, Thai and aromatherapy massages, shiatsu is by far my favorite.
Some moments were painful but Sam listened well to adjust. Sometimes I just gritted my teeth through it and am so glad I did. Halfway through the massage I felt like I was going to fall asleep despite their being a nimble Asian man kneeing me in the back.
I tipped more than 20% which I rarely do but this was so awesome. Can’t wait to go back.
I have a herniated disc and thought during the massage that possibly this massage would cure all my ailments.
By the way. Got this off groupon on Monday and booked for Thursday. This is a straight up massage place. It’s clean but don’t expect bells and whistles like candles, music, etc. expect a good and proper massage.