Tres Tray Bodywork

Tracy was amazing, one of the best and most relaxing massages I’ve had. Beautiful, intimate space, too. She definitely knows what she is doing, highly recommended.

I purchased a massage for this place from one of those deal sites a while back. I had tried for months to make an appointment, would always get the answering machine. Wondered what business never answers their phone, everyone at the business is busy? That should have been my first sign… Tracy would always call back leaving me a message. Every time, she would essentially state, very kindly, that she was booked up about a month in advance. I never wanted to make an appointment a month prior… my schedule is too crazy, so I would wait and call back. Went on like this for months, finally after the fourth time, I did my best to finally get a live person on the phone. Finally we spoke, she seemed angry about my comments — again she always called me back I just didn’t understand why I always had to leave a message — afterall this was a business — she stated she was probably in a session and could not get to the phone. Whatever, ultimately I got my appointment, I believe 3 weeks wait instead of 4 weeks. Frankly speaking I just wanted to get it over with and use the deal voucher and be done with it.
I goggled the address for directions before heading out and was confused… I just saw and apartment building… must be wrong. I went on Unilocal and looked her up and sure enough other reviewers stated she does massages at her apartment, studio no less.
Listen I’ll get to the point, even with all her well mapped out directions I still had trouble finding her room #, strange how its placed. Would be nice if she had a sign.
Ultimately, her studio apartment is very lovely, well decorated, very relaxing, and better than some massage studios I have seen. I would ask her to get a partion to cover up the kitchen area, since it distracts your attention. Also, she does this thing where she goes in the bathroom while you are getting dressed, which felt strange.
The massage was not to my liking. Very light, didn’t care for her techniques, seemed like someone who didn’t have alot of massage experience, i.e., someone fresh out of school who was doing massages in their apartment. Also very amazed by her standard prices, good lord! Her prices are what you would pay at a spa.
In the end I will state the best part of it was her apartment, though its hard to find, the ambiance is very lovely and relaxing. But again the massage was just not to my liking.

Every time I leave Tracy’s, I have a lightness and energy that often times I did not walk in with. The woman is simply a magician on your limbs, a sorceress coaxing your muscles, the queen of Feel Good. On top of that, she’s super professional, super reliable, and delightful to visit.
I have been coming to Tracy fairly regularly since settling in Santa Monica a few months ago and I wholeheartedly recommend her services. I have had massages at some of the best places in southern Cal, and Tracy easily outranks many of them in quality of care and relaxation.
For restoring my calm and connecting me more deeply to my body, Tracy is worth every dime and more because she delivers consistently, intuitively and with heart. I’m so glad I found her. Grateful even. Very. Thanks, Tracy!

This was my first time at Tres Tray. Tracy was great in terms of coordinating the appointment and being very accommodating. The massage was very good, and Tracy focused on the areas we discussed and worked on my knots with the right amount of pressure. The table was comfortable (the blanket/​sheet could be a bit thicker), and the oils she used smelled great and did not leave me greasy at the end. The only reason that I didn’t give 5 stars is that you have to be prepared to walk into a residential neighborhood to a studio apartment set-​up (I wasn’t quite ready for this), so it’s not a commercial environment. That also means some inconvenience when parking and then borrowing Tracy’s parking permit after 6pm. I’m not quite sure it was an hour massage, but overall I was very pleased, and I give a definite thumbs-​up.

So the 3^rd person that I bought the Unilocal deal for back in April finally redeemed her gift certificate, and as much as I was hoping that she would give her experience a glowing review, she definitely did not.
1) Everything about the website, phone calls, pictures and emails imply that Tres Tray Bodywork is a professional «boutique» facility and spa. Tres Tray pricing especially ($ 85 to $ 125) made me believe that I was sending my three friends to a gorgeous spa where they would get an experience they would never forget! Well they would never forget it alright!
In reality, the «facility» is a studio apartment. I wouldn’t be against this if I knew this information up front. The thing that bugs me that most is the fact that I feel tricked into buying gift certificates to a business I thought was 100% legit with an actual business location, when it is an in-​home business. Now it makes sense that she wasn’t able to do the couples massage for the other two people I got the deal for because in all reality, no one else officially works there. None of this was told to me up front.
2) Her customer service was better with my 3^rd friend, however, the gratuity problem came up again. This just really makes me think she’s money hungry and with the experience my 3^rd friend received, it did not seem like $ 25 was a fair tip to ask for. Yep. ASK for. The email and the owner do not let up in making sure you pay 20% gratuity on the FULL price massage, not your deal price. I get it — I’ve been to restaurants and other massages before where gratuity on full price would be a general and untold thing to do. But there’s just something about it being SO IN YOUR FACE that makes you feel reluctant to leave it, especially if the experience was sub-​par.
3) She complained about pressure as well. Many of the deep tissue massages I’ve received have left me pretty sore, yet tense-​free, for the rest of the day. My 3^rd friend said that the massage was soft and when confronted, Tracy said that the deal only covered a Swedish Massage, not a deep tissue. No where on the Unilocal Certificate did it say that. It just said «$ 60 for $ 95 at Tres Tray Body Works»
I think there should be clear photos of her «facility» on this Unilocal page to let people know what they’re really getting, especially if they’re getting these deals as gifts like many of the Unilocal reviews reflect. If I would have known it was this way, I wouldn’t have had a problem maybe going to this myself… but had I known, I never would have given gift certificates.

First off, Tracy was SO accommodating. And for a Groupon purchase no less. I had purchased it a while ago, and just like any other reckless Grouponer, I waited until the last minute to book a massage. Of course she was booked through and passed the expiration, but gave me her first available. Well, that date rolled around and I caught that terrible flu strain. She was so sweet and told me I could reschedule — WHENEVER I felt better. Her manner over the phone and email totally caught me off guard.
Second, yes, it may be so-​called difficult to find her place, but it’s just different. It’s not the run-​of-​the-​mill storefront, or the shady backroom. It’s a really cute, tidy and well-​decorated living room with collectibles right out of East Asia. In fact, I applaud Tracy for such a well thought –out space for her business. She’s a small business owner, and an entrepreneur to boot.
Third, about those directions/​instructions. Her email indicates exactly, point by point, how to get to her place (up the driveway, past the stairs, number 3!). Despite the fact it’s near Main Street, the one-​way 2^nd street it’s on has ample non-​permit street parking, at least during the day. There were signs for street cleaning though; sorry, I didn’t take note of which days. So, you might have some problems with parking then. :/​
Also, with regards to the wonderful discounts made available to consumers via Groupon, Living Social, Unilocal and the like, comes the fair warning — pay gratuity on the FULL VALUE. It’s a known rule, even if unsaid (although the small print will almost always declare it). There ya’ go. However much the service was worth (and if you don’t trust the value written on the discount, go to the original website itself!), tip on that.
Getting to the massage. So, clumsy me decided to strain a low part of my back a week before the massage. I was hurting pretty badly and the last thing I wanted was to make it worse by a massage I wasn’t sure was going to help or hurt. So, I asked Tracy to avoid it. She noted it was swelling and said, to ease my mind, she would let it alone. She also said it would get better on its own, before she proceeded to rub a bit of homeopathic lotion on it. LOVE IT. I’m all for non-​prescription means, but the only one I really know that works is Arnica. It’s that and then over the counter painkillers. She even pointed me to a great natural medicine store in Santa Monica. LOVE IT x2.
The massage itself was wonderful. I did notice she tended to work a bit more on the knots one upper side than the other, but I didn’t mind — they were knots that she took out after all. She didn’t just work it generally; her fingers got really into the tiny crevices. It’s amazing how simply pinpointing parts like that can relax the whole area.
Tres Tray is a simple, beautifully and carefully built place by a sweet lady who knows what she’s doing, and will go that extra mile to make the massage memorable.

I recently tried Tracy as I had a Unilocal gift certificate from a friend of mine for my birthday. I love her little studio space, as its set up so warm and cozy. The music she had playing was great it really put me in that trancendal mode for a massage which I believe is a key element.
She asked me what was going on with my body she should be aware of I had some really bad tension on the left side streaming all the way into the neck area, she definately worked it out and knew exactly what key points to hit.
I must say that she has a knowledgeable intutive sense when it comes to massage, I really appreciated the massage
Thanks Tracy hope see you soon

I had received this massage as a present from my sister because she knows I’ve had back issues for a long time now. This was my first time having an actual «professional» massage so I have to admit I was super excited not to mention the exceptional comments mentioning this place.
I think I was expecting way to much for the experience that I went through here at Tres Tray Bodywork. First of all, I was expecting an actual facility. I had no idea that her massage studio was an actual studio apartment so naturally I was a bit lost finding the location and parking was a hassle. Since its a neighborhood area and right next to Main Street in Santa Monica.
Next problem was that while giving my massage she would pass my high tension areas around my neck and shoulders. I have had a close friend who was a masseuse (but never asked to massaged me) and he was able to find my problem areas by simply patting my back. I keep hearing of this deep tissue massage and I don’t remember any deep tissue work done what so ever. Though she was very gentle and nurturing in her touch, that was not what I needed for all the stress I’ve been carrying since I graduated high school. I partly blame myself for the lack of pressure added because when she asked if she was hurting me I said «no it’s fine.» I was forcing myself to relax and not think of anything so she sort of took me by surprise by asking me that.
Last but not least the gratuity. I was not aware I was forced to pay tip of the full retail value. All I had in my purse was my keys and 8 bucks so when I handed her the cash the last thing I expected was a confused and slight aggravation over the amount I handed her. Tracy was perfectly nice and seemed excited to have me, but because of the reviews I received from my friends was horrible I was a bit frightened to even use the coupon I received through Unilocal.
I received this as a gift and there was nothing special about this massage that will make me speak of or recommend another friend to Tres Tray. It was only and hour after my massage giddiness wore off. I’ve already had 2 friends who received the same exact present as me and they were both very disappointed by it. First word of advice place a picture of the actual place the massage is being done instead of a random picture found online and second when a complete newbie to the massage world enters please explain things about massages and ask questions. Thank you.

I found Tracy through Groupon and was so impressed I have continued to go back. Tracy has created a peaceful space in her studio in Santa Monica. She is a very skilled massage therapist and very knowledgeable about the body. She discusses your needs prior to the session to make sure she is targeting what you want. I found her technique to be both relaxing and really directive towards getting results with deep tissue work. I felt amazing after each session and feel like it stays with me for days afterwards. I highly recommend Tracy for excellent bodywork in a low frills yet tranquil environment.

I was really excited to get my massage after reading all the great reviews here on Unilocal.From the get go I was a little put off because I couldn’t quite find the unit number and Tracy popped her head out to say she was located at number 3. The way she said it I could tell she was annoyed that I didn’t have her email in hand with the unit number listed. It would have been helpful if there was just a small sign stating where she was located. That aside, the massage was just OK. I said I wanted it firm and it just felt for most of the time like someone was rubbing lotion on my skin. She did work deeply on a couple of knots in my shoulders, but it was like 5 minutes out of 60. Had I not already paid for the massage with my Groupon, I would have stopped it early because I didn’t like it. I did tip her $ 20, but I really didn’t want to have to. It brought the price of the massage to $ 85. For 1 hour. And it just wasn’t any better than say a massage at The Massage Place for less. It’s unfortunate for me, but she just didn’t have the flow and connection I was looking for. I kinda felt like she didn’t want to be touching me. At any rate, I am glad other people have had a better experience, but there is no way I would ever spend the regular price of $ 150, tip included, for the massage I got. Plus, the location is just her apartment. Which I’m pretty sure is not legal for a massage business is Santa Monica.

My wife bought me a massage offer from Groupons as a fathers day gift at Tres Tray Body Works. Tracy scheduled me on August 8 (2 months after fathers day). They first accept regular price customers. If they are not flexible for scheduling Groupon customers, they should not use Groupons. No stars.

My Boyfriend and I recently had a couples massage by Tracy and another masseuse and could not have been more pleased! They pulled out all the stops to make sure the massage was special and romantic since it was in celebration of our anniversary ((rose petals, strawberries, cupcakes…). I would happily recommend Tres Tray Bodywork to anyone in Los Angeles!

Tracy is an excellent massage therapist and a wonderful person too. I had been working tons of hours for tons of months and my back was feeling it. Tracy healed all my pain. Her studio is in Santa Monica and is very peaceful, parking isn’t so bad because you can park for two hours on her street, though there is metered parking all over the area if you can’t find a spot. I highly recommend her, she’s magic.

Tracy is so lovely! My deployed fiancée books her to come to my apartment and work on me every so often, and I have zero complaints: she’s punctual, and her massages are wonderful! Some massage therapists will just chat your ear off while they work on you, and Tracy doesn’t do that all — if you talk to her she’ll chat back, but she’s respectfully quiet if you just wanna zone out. She’s great with requests too — if I just want to do my back and neck entirely for an hour, not a problem; if I want the full-​body with arms and legs too, equally great. I recommend having her come to your house — it’s so nice to be able to go lay on the couch and watch TV or something afterward, rather than getting back in your car and dealing with LA traffic right after your relaxing massage.

Tracy is absolutely amazing! Her massages are so nurturing and healing to the mind, body and spirit! I highly recommend Tracy!!!
Donna

Tracy is reallllly good. I am still on the everlasting hunt for a regular massage spot on the westside — having moved here recently. I tried her out through one of those deal sites and I have to say she didn’t treat me like a second class citizen at all. The ambience was great (the massage is in her studio in Santa Monica). although parking was a little bit of a hassle, dealing with meters, etc. The massage was firm, relaxing and I woke up feeling like putty in her hands. The only reason I am not giving her the full 5 stars is because I am on my hunt for a DEAL … with limited resources, I am always looking for the best bang for my buck and when I get those emails from her about her «deals» I always look for a time slot I can go too and have yet to find one (as I work pretty much 9 – 5 every day). I would totally recommend her to anyone looking to try out a new massage therapist.

Tracy rocks! I saw her throughout my pregnancy when I had painful backaches and she was simply amazing. I am so grateful to her. She knows exactly what to do and happens to be the loveliest person as well.
I also sent my mom to her while she was in town, and she was blown away as well.
I could not recommend her more highly!

I just had the most satisfying, relaxing massage by Tracy. I’m so glad I snatched up the Lifebooker deal, a mobile massage for 2. She came to my home, set up the table, put on some soothing jams and carefully worked away at all the stress weighing on my body. She is incredible! My bf, who never had a massage before, started out super nervous but ended up feeling calm and relaxed.
Definitely worth every penny. We’ll be hitting her up for another massage soon!

Tracy is AMAZING! Okay, so amazing might not be strong enough of a word to describe her abilities as a massage therapist. Magical is more like it! She has a lot of strength, but knows how to use it. It’s very refreshing to have a massage therapist that pays attention to your musculature. She was able to tell where I’ve had previous injuries and always manages to use the perfect amount of pressure.
I just started getting regular massage from Tracy and I’ve been able to stop taking my Vicodin. I’ve been sleeping better and feel more relaxes overall. My work involves me sitting in front of a computer for up to 16 hours a day, so having a weekly respite is a lifesaver for my neck, back, shoulders, hip, legs, feet, arms, wrists, hands, you name it.
To top it off, Tracy has great prices and a wonderful attitude. She is very down-​to-​earth and puts me at ease with her sweet demeanor. I highly recommend giving her a call. You won’t regret it.

Wow!!! I just got the best massage of my life! Tracy did my massage and she was wonderful. Strong hands and a gentle calming personality. Loved every minute of it!,