White Tea Med Spa

Best facial I’ve ever had! Granted I’ve only had like 5 but Ivana is the best.
She’s experienced — at least 35 years of it! And I knew that she was good when she did the extractions and used her fingers instead of the extraction tool! Most spas use the tool and damage your pores but she cares about patients. She cares about extracting every blackhead. It’s painful but worth every minute of it :)
Normally after extraction, I look like I have lupus or chickenpox on my face but she used a very cooling facial mask and left it on for 15−20min and I didn’t look like I’d even gotten a facial! Normally, the next day or two, my face still shows signs of intensive pore extraction lol
Good thing I got a groupon! So worth it :)

Best facial ever. More than an hour of extraction, I’ve never seen my skin so clean.
It is a little pricey though compared to other spa but you get what you pay for.

The new Endermologie machine works amazing! It’s like a massage, and I had that post-​massage daze feeling, and really clears out toxins and water weight. I felt slimmer for days after. Also had the Hydro microdermabrasion facial, am very acne prone, and my skin felt nice and soft afterwards.

This little spa on 14^th street is up a flight of old school NY stairs that are reminiscent of the 80s when you found the most amazing things in the strangest of places. Well, White Tea Med Spa is one of those gems. You walk into an adorable little day spa that is bright and airy, serves delicious tea and are greeted by the best staff! Everyone, from Jennifer to Evana (the lovely manager) is really really really really nice. They are always smiling and taking care of you and generally making you feel superbly special. The spa is small, just a few rooms in the back, but it is clean and fresh. I had the Velashape done by Abby — who took time to explain everything about the Vela to me, what it would/​could feel like, what the expectations should be, how to take care of myself, and then proceeded to do the procedure with friendly banter and amazing professionalism.
This place is a little treat in an otherwise expensive and crazy city. I will definitely be back for my next Vela session — and wouldn’t mind trying any of their other services if it means getting this type of experience (and results) every time!
Thank you, White Tea Med Spa!

Mixed feelings about this place and my two experiences there. First time I went two weeks ago with a groupon for two vela shape. When I arrived I was greeted by Jennifer who was wonderful. I was taken on time by Ivana. As soon as I got into the room I was told how I should upgrade to vela shape III which was much better than vela shape 1. When I purchased the groupon and hit the link to their own website it only showed information on vela shape III so that’s what I thought I was getting. No I was told so I agreed to vela shape 1. My service was an entire 18 minutes. WTF??? Round trip from Delaware to nyc for an 18 minute vela shape on the oldest model. Really? I asked Jennifer for the manager. She was kind and listened and offered for a $ 50 fee to allow upgrade next time but nothing was done about this visit and how short it was. I went back last Tuesday for the better machine. And was booked with Donna. She was awesome. She did a full service smd was really good. I wish I had her before. I paid the upgrade and noticed I wasn’t offered to buy more at the returning rate special maybe because they would only be for vela shape 1. Sad actually since I think vela shape III does work. I asked that day about a second area at an upgrade to ale up for first visit but was declined. Oh well I asked. I would return to see Donna and suggest if you are going to ask for her. She is amazing. I wish overall I had a better experience and the chance to come back for a fair price on the service they actually offered according to site. I waited to write this in hopes they would offer but alas I was dreaming. Nice décor. Terrific front desk staff too. Just don’t think the bait and switch was nice. I’ve had vela shape at four nyc locations and If anyone wants to know what I experienced and where to go and to see please message me. I’ll be happy to pass on what I know.

My happy place! I was there earlier today for a VelaShape III treatment and have been so happy with the results. This is my 2^nd treatment and I am already seeing amazing results. This new treatment is no joke!
I started going to WTMS for facials and once they successfully got my pores in check I thought it was time to move on to body contouring. I could not be happier!
I won’t go anywhere else in the city for my beauty regimen and plus no one else has VelaShape III! You can’t go wrong. All their aestheticians and beauty technicians are amazing!
I can’t wait to go back for my already scheduled appointment later this month!

So since my first review, I’ve been here several times either through a Spa Week deal, Groupon, or deals that the spa offers sometimes on their website/​emails. On my last visit, I was told this is not okay and that I can no longer get discounted facials here. For the record, I read through the details of every deal and none were limited to new customers only, so I didn’t foresee that this would be an issue. No harm, no foul, but I think management should make some changes to the fine print of the deals they offer to avoid such a situation in the future.
Fortunately, I’ve found another facial spot that is within my budget. Unfortunately, I won’t be seeing the wonderful ladies who work here anymore. To Ivana and Jennifer, thanks for making my visits here so enjoyable. I would come to my appointments straight from work and be greeted by Jennifer at the front desk, who is so sweet and kind, she should really be nominated for an award for best customer service. She always offers me something to drink and never makes me feel rushed at the end even though I’m the only thing that’s keeping them there.
Everything I said about Ivana in my first review is true, plus more. I highly recommend her for facials, and would not hesitate to recommend her for any other service that she offers. She is honest and hard working, and is the type to be great at what she does for her clients. An appointment with her will melt away a great deal of stress. I can’t rave about her enough. Go see her if you’re thinking about coming here.

This med spa is awesome. The desk ladies are all very kind and always ask if I need some water or tea when I arrive. I never have to wait long, maybe 2 – 3 mins before my appointment. My facialist, Maria is the best. She is very knowledgable and does an amazing job of making sure I am comfortable while she throughly cleans my face. She knows exactly what my skin needs and couldn’t be nicer of a person. She’s genuine, authentic, and an expert at what she does.

I was a bit wary because I went on a Groupon, and I always think places give me the stink eye when I use a Groupon.
But the spa was nice and soothing, a refuge from insane 14^th St., and the people at the front desk were welcoming. Not super luxe, but not intimidating either, so a good balance.
My facialist Ivana was stellar. Very knowledgeable and nice, a virtuosa practitioner of the extraction arts. I’m used to thorough (and thoroughly painful) Mario Badescu, take-​no-​prisoners extractions, and Ivana was so gentle and non-​punishing that I didn’t believe her extractions would be effective. But about a week later, and my skin is still bump and blackhead-​free, with tiny or invisible pores. Who knew a good extraction doesn’t have to induce quiet weeping?
Ivana also suggested a stem cell facial after my first choice of facial wasn’t available (more on this later). Again, I’m still glowy and dewy and have that burnished look that I normally associate only with the really wealthy.
Ivana was also very good about only recommending one or two services that she felt would be good for me in the future, but wasn’t pushy about it and didn’t try to hard-​sell me on products.
So the actual facial was wonderful. But, and this is the reason for 4 instead of 5 stars:
Word of advice for Grouponers, so as to prevent that unfortunate suspicion that you’re being bait and switched. Go through their extensive selection of services then CALL beforehand to make sure that you can get what you want with your Groupon. And get the name of the person with whom you spoke. I had wanted a microdermabrasion facial, which at $ 160 was $ 10 more than my $ 150 Groupon. Despite the very kindly Ivana asking at the front desk, they wouldn’t allow me to make up the $ 10 difference in price (even though the microdermabrasion was on sale for less than $ 150.) It turned out fine, and I loved the facial I got, but nobody likes the feeling of being – not exactly cheated or short-​shrifted — but somehow being given the run-​around.

I get facials every months for years. This was one of the worst facials I’ve ever gotten. The lady giving me the facial was sweet, nice, friendly, polite, — nothing against her as a person, she was kind. Yet, maybe, doing facials is just not her calling… I got a facial with Rivka. here is why with lots of sadness I have to say this: 1). extractions — she simply doesn’t know how to do it right and if you have oily /​clogged skin, she will just make it worse. 2). no clue how to access and alter facial based on your problems, so little knowledge of skin problems. 3). she had all the right tools at the spa, spa is equipped with everything, but she simply didn’t know how to use it! 3). i broke up after the facial and had to go to a different facial lady to fix my skin same week… moreover, during the facial those it was nice atmosphere, i could tell she simply wasn’t sure what she is doing…
The spa is nice, cute, cozy and pleasant, so maybe they do great massages and other services — but if you are looking for a good /​professional facial — stay away.

I think this is a wonderful Med Spa, attentive, responsible and best of all high quality.
They have wonderful products and state of the art technology at the highest level.
Maria took wonderful care and suggested which treatment would be most beneficial.
I highly recommend this Med Spa.

I took advantage of a Groupon for a facial + eye treatment add on at White Tea Med Spa. It was my first time at the day spa and I would def go back. I thought the space was nice, quaint & clean just as described online. And, they use great product lines for the facial. I never felt rushed and my skin felt fantastic after the treatment. I’m a fan.

I finally utilized Groupon to receive a facial that I heard rave reviews about in Time Out NY. Yesterday I had the pleasure of experiencing the Anti-​Aging Stem Cell Facial at White Tea Med Spa and couldn’t believe how amazing my face looked immediately after and still today. The most relaxing treatment and overall experience with the sweet team at the spa. Definitely enjoy a white peach tea upon arrival and opt for the eye treatment add-​on.

I don’t just give 5 stars freely. I adore Maria’s facials at White Tea! I’ve been a loyal client for about 6 years. I am a cosmetologist and worked in a spa for over 12 years. When I left the biz and moved far away from there I searched monthly for a new esthetician… then I found Maria. Plain and simple, she loves what she does. And it shows (thankfully on my face!) Everyone there is sweet & accommodating, start to finish. They also update their equipment when needed *very important, and I love the product lines that they carry. Not to mention their rates are reasonable… I trust Maria with my skin.

I had krisy this time for my endermologie. She is so sweet and very friendly and also listens to what you want as a customer. I’ve never had a bad experience here but wanted to update my review because I wanted to let you know that no matter who you end up with, you always get someone good, they just have different styles and vibes and I got along with krisy both times I had her. Waiting to get a facial or something else done besides endermologie and vela shape to give it five stars.

Great velashape treatment

It took me a moment to remember where this spa was actually located, but to my surprise, realized how close it was to my old job. It’s on 14^th and 6^th; not the Moscot corner, not the Urban Outfitters corner, and not the bank corner, but that last corner with the pizza place. It’s located on an upper floor above one of those really ghetto all-​or-​nothing gift stores that you generally see on Canal st.
The inside was pretty quaint, relaxed and reminded me of a café. I was surprised they weren’t playing Enya. My husband and I were warmly greeted by the front-​desk person and asked to fill out multiple, standard forms just to clarify any health risks that either of us had. The fact that we had to fill out multiple ones, was because of our appointment for the funnily named Major HotTEA spa package, which includes a facial, back facial, hot stone massage with deep tissue massage for $ 220.
After sipping on some freely offered hot tea and deliciously cold water, we were greeted individually by our aestheticians, who escorted us to the waiting area in the back, which is also the path to the mini-​locker room area. Warm robes and a pair of slippers awaited us, as well as our small lockers for our things. The only downside is that if you’re going with another person, you’ll be occupying the bathroom one at a time to get changed, since there’s no changing area.
With the comfortable robes on, we were warmly escorted again to our rooms, which were cozy but dim lit and welcoming. Be wary if you’re tall, since the padded tables aren’t too long, although I fit on mine just about perfectly (i’m 5’9).
Disrobed and laying comfortable under the lightly warm blankets, It made me happy that they’re smart enough to have a paper filter over their ceiling light fixtures, unlike some places I’ve gone too, where it feels like my eyes are about to burn inside my skull.
My aesthetician was lovely and talkative when necessary without bothering me. She was a total sweetheart and definitely knew what she was doing. I wish I had opted ‘high’ when asked on one of the three forms of the level of pain I was able to tolerate, as well as intensity of the massage. If you’re the type of person that is okay with a hard massage, then I’d recommend not checking off ‘low’ or ‘medium.‘
I unfortunately gave only 3 stars, not for the service, since that was lovely, but for various things that could of been better:
1. My husband for some reason without us being aware, had two people handling his session; one that did the massage and one that did the facial. Obviously as an American, and it being customary to tip, it’s not fun if you only budgeted for one person to tip.
2. Although the aesthetician kind of called this out before I did, she would of probably wanted the facial to happen first, and then the massage. I left happy, but I probably would of preferred pain first, then relax later.
3. Keep in mind that if you have a lot of work to do for your facial, such as myself, where I have a crap ton of blackheads, 45 minutes within a spa package for a facial won’t 100% do you justice.
4. I don’t recall getting the hot stone massage, although I’m not complaining about it. I was appreciative that more time was put into my facial, since the deep tissue massage was indeed nice, as well as the back facial.
That’s about all. I’d probably go again, but not in love. Definitely in like with the place. It’s clean, welcoming, and conveniently located.

I purchased a deal through Bloomspot for a service. From making my appointment to thanking Maria, I found White Tea a class act. Maria, my laser technician was the consummate professional. My expectations were managed, the procedure was clearly explained with her recommendation for my future treatments.
I would give it 5 Stars, but their prices are high. Another discount certificate and I will be back!

I had purchased a deal through Bloomspot for White Tea Med Spa. The staff at White Tea were very polite and the spa itself is very tastefully decorated with beautiful tea pots and cups. Everytime I came in for an appointment, I was offered a cup of hot tea which always tasted wonderful as it warmed up my insides from the cold.
Overall, I thought the laser treatments provided at White Tea were effective and executed well by a knowledgeable technician. Would I pay full price for one of their packages? Probably not, but I haven’t paid full price for a package in over seven years so I doubt that will stop anytime soon.

I went to this place last year (yes late review I know :() for my birthday with a friend. I loved this place. It had a separate bathroom to get changed. The environment was pretty quiet and clean. They provided us bathrobes to change into. The massage oil that they used was lavender scented causing me to be this close | | to falling asleep.
The entrance to the place looks a little shady but there is a huge flag indicating it’s location so you can’t miss it.
They allowed my friend and I to be side by side because I have never gotten a massage before so I didn’t want to be alone :((. My masseuse was great. She asked me if I wanted a more deep tissue massage and I said yessss please and she really dug hard to make sure I got all my knots out. Being a runner I also had a mild case of shin splints and she made sure to be more gentle in those areas.
Definitely come here if you want a nice relaxing massage but don’t come here if you want the whole spa experience with pools and showers and soaks, etc.