Pandian Health

This is the best deal in silver spring. Jimmy, Stephanie, Frank and Peter are terrific.

I love this place for regular massages and chronic muscle pains or sports injuries. They offer affordable clothing-​on massages that get the job done. They don’t fuss with music and ambience because they don’t need to, and you can choose 20 30 40 or 60 minute options. More massage places should be like this and then people would go get them more often!

I love this place, especially Stephanie and Linda. They are so good that I feel like I’m floating afterward because I’m so relaxed and all the kinks are gone. SO obviously this in a mall and you’re in a room full of people so you have to be prepared for some noise and distractions, but I am one of those people who gets easily irritated by noise but the massages are so good and relaxing that I really hardly even notice — it’s really surprising. Now I’m used to going to nice massage spas, and I still do occasionally, but, quite honestly, Stephanie and Linda are better than any masseuse I’ve ever had at a high-​priced salon. The only reason I didn’t give them 5 stars (which actually they deserve given the reasonable rates), is because it doesn’t have that nice salon atmosphere with private rooms.

Good deal if you get an experienced therapist. Stephanie, Linda, Frank & Peter are good; each has their own style. Tends to be hit and miss with the other therapists, but I am told if you don’t like the therapist you can stop the massage and ask for another therapist.

I just went here for the first time a few days ago. I have consistent, sharp, lower back pain. It hurts when I sneeze. It is especially stiff when I get out of bed in the morning. I went to Pandian and got a 30 minute full body accupressure massage, and my back has not been hurting when I get out of bed or bend over. I don’t think I’ve sneezed since my massage, but I have a feeling I won’t get that same shooting pain. We’ll see.
It was $ 30 for 30 minutes, full body. This did not include feet. After the full body, he asked if I wanted my feet done, which would be an additional 15 minutes, but I declined. I don’t have issues with my feet.
In case it matters in gauging the validity of my review, this was my first massage ever. Not sure why I never tried it considering I frequently deal with body aches for a myriad of reasons. Interestingly, none of my doctors ever suggested massage either. Anyway, my back feels great three days later.

For a no-​frills, walk-​in, solid acupressure to relieve some pain or stress, Pandian hits a home run.
This is your basic, no privacy, in the mall, looking for a quick fix massage place. I came in on a Tuesday evening around 6, and to my surprise, there was no wait. I requested a 30 minute acupressure ($ 30), and the nice man at the front desk quickly introduced me to Annie, my acupressure masseuse.
I told her about my pain (in Chinese), and she quickly began the timer, and first relaxed my entire body with a combination of kneading and arm pressure. Then, she offered me a hot towel (wrapped with a plastic bag) which I really appreciated to relieve some of my hip pain. She had some Chinese herbal lotion to massage my shoulder and sore spots.
Despite this massage center being in the middle of an open mall, no doors, so you can clearly hear the top 40 music playing in the mall, other people’s conversation, the timers going off, communal massage tables, and so on – the technique was so good and the staff had such a warm presence, I didn’t mind. I got an instant quick massage without having to make an appointment, and the staff was really nice and caring. I really appreciate masseuses’ who take their time to apply pressure to acupoints and don’t rush each movement.
Pandian Health is the highlight of this shopping center, and I can definitely see myself coming back, especially with their free frequent member card, which they gave you a stamp after every 30 minutes so you’re tenth one is free.
Enjoy the massage, and have a good shopping trip at Marshalls which is located down the hall in the Mall after your visit to Pandian Health.

I was glad to find that you can do a walk-​in here. Getting an appointment with a healing center massage therapist in Silver Spring requires advance planning and costs a whole lot more. If you’re stressed-​out like I have been, the walk-​in works. I did a $ 55/​hour that included reflexology. It was good, not the best, but well worth the money. There are shorter time/​cheaper options, however this seemed like a bargain.
I will still go to a better therapist, but in a pinch I’ll come back here — no problem. I’m sorry I didn’t investigate it sooner. It’s inside the Mall, convenient to the Farmer’s Market and all the downtown shops, restaurants and theaters. They also offer a free 30 minute session after 9 half hours — not a bad deal.

This place is great! I took a chance and came here on a Sunday afternoon around 4:45pm. The place was very busy, but I didn’t have to wait at all.
Stephanie was terrific and gave me a great 1hr massage for $ 55. You literally can’t beat it! Sure, Groupons or other specials might get you a similar price at a spa, but literally nothing beats the convenience of just walking right in whenever you need a massage. For my busy schedule, this is literally priceless.
I have back problems and very tight muscles, so I wasn’t looking for a spa like experience, just some solid work on my sore muscles. Stephanie did the trick! I could tell she was tired because it was the end of the day, but she still gave me her all and I wasn’t disappointed with the pressure or technique.
I feel a lot better and I will definitely be back!

I am so thankful they are here in my neighborhood. Very skilled and they work very hard, and their prices are unbeatable in this area.

This place is awesome!!!
One of my favorite things about Pandian Health is that you don’t need to schedule an appointment ahead of time for a massage. I have walked past this place for years and finally stopped in on my lunch break because my neck and shoulders were killing me. I went for a 20 min massage and specifically told the guy upper back and neck. It was heaven! The second I got up I felt looser and the literal pain in my neck was gone! So relaxing and the masseurs were all very professional. I can’t speak for the rest, but my guy had wonderful technique. I will certainly go back the next time I have that much muscle trouble — especially because it was unpredictable and walk-​ins are welcome!
Very pleased Lady :-)

Since the other reviews included all the positive aspects, here are some othet thoughts. The biggest complaint was that they really didn’t know English. I made an appointment by phone and wanted to ask if there were any female therapists, but I gave up. And during the massage, the pressure was way too intense. He didn’t understand any of my comments or requests to go softer. I finally had to Unilocal out loud. That got his attention but for like 10 seconds and then painful again. and then I had to Unilocal again.
I came home and while my initial problem area-​lower back– is slightly better, I have new knots elsewhere that I never had. I almost feel like I have big bruises. It hurts pretty bad.
Walking out I thought I would give it a couple more tries, but now that I have more areas in pain, I am very hesitant to return.

After reading the reviews, I finally visited this establishment. I simply walked in and a lady greeted me at the entrance. She showed me a sheet of paper which lists the services they offer. I picked the 30-​minute whole body massage. She directed me to the back area where 8 massage beds were located. She found the knots on my back which felt really good afterwards. If you want a place that plays soothing music, this isn’t the place for you. A no frills massage place that definitely gets the job done. I will definitely go back.

I’ve been coming here on and off for over a year for my upper back and neck pain. The rates here beat out any place I’ve found, and if you get the right masseuse and have them target your specific issue, you can’t find anything better elsewhere.
Be aware that each masseuse here has their own style. If what they’re doing is not too your liking, tell them to go harder/​softer, or how you want it done if you know what works for you. Oh, and there’s a good chance that they may not understand English well. If they don’t understand, get one of their colleagues to translate (or tell the lady at the front desk upfront before you go back for your massage). I’ve had great experiences here, but also a couple not so great experiences too. When I first started going here, I had a lady masseuse who was amazing — every stroke she ever laid on my poor back and shoulders were purposeful. She even stood on my back and got on her hands and knees on me. Sadly she’s no longer here, so I found another male masseuse that I usually request before I head over here. I like my massages hard, but sometimes I’ve found that the men here just don’t have a good understanding of the body and it can be downright unpleasant. When my husband goes, he’s even requested a different masseuse if they cannot massage him hard and deep enough.
As others have mentioned, the atmosphere is lacking, but if you just wanted the spa/​zen experience, you probably wouldn’t be here. These guys work hard for every minute of your time, so definitely give em a nice tip.

I had passed this place several times while shopping in the «mall» and never thought I’d go in. One afternoon I really wanted a massage, and saw all these excellent reviews on Unilocal,so decided I’d give it a whirl. I am so glad I did. I paid $ 55 for a 1 hour full body massage along with a 20 minute foot rub and herbal soak. I also received a punch card that they stamped twice for me. Wow. So, not only are the prices good, but the staff was so friendly! I was helped by Qiang. He was excellent at massage, and very gentle when I showed him the giant bruise on my foot… he even put a special oil on it at the end to help with pain. The atmosphere isn’t really traditional, but you get over it in the first 5 minutes. I am going back!

I am hooked on this place! After reading the Unilocal reviews yesterday, I decided to give it a try. I have recently been having major upper back and neck problems due to a crappy pillow I have been using. When I went in there was no wait and Linda took me right back to get a 30 minute back massage. It was so relaxing that I decided to get a 15 minute foot massage right after. I had no idea how much tension was in my feet until she starting working the tension right out! Next time I go I will be getting a full body massage and a longer foot massage. Hopefully I can start coming here every week!
The good:
— no wait
— Linda is so sweet and amazing at what she does
— very reasonably priced
— all the staff are very professional
— did not feel judged about my ugly feet :)
— The very sweet woman at the front gave me a punch card. Cant wait to fill it up and get the 10^th 30 minute massage free!
The bad:
— some guy who thought he could rap was standing right outside the store and gave all of us who could hear a pretty bad performance
— parking
With all that said, I just wanted to give everyone some advice:
Give a great tip. They are all really hard workers and deserve it!

I have had many foot massages in my life (problematic feet, you know). Some good, some bad, some so painful I could barely leave the store.
I have never fallen asleep in the chair because it felt so good… until now. In fact, there were two other people having the reflexology foot massage in there and we were ALL asleep. The guy next to me snored a few times :)
As other reviewers have noted, this place is not fancy. You will hear typical mall noises-​kids yelling, people talking, crappy canned mall music. You will smell the food people are carrying by the shop. And guess what… YOU WILL NOT CARE. The roof could have collapsed on me and I would have just adjusted my head, brushed the dust off my hair, and fallen asleep again.
Did I mention I was only there for 25 minutes? Sleep does not happen lightly to me — I usually take about 45 minutes to fall asleep at night, even when I’m exhausted. This is why I cannot believe I fell asleep after about 7 minutes at this place.
So, this is how it goes down. I walked in and had to wait a couple minutes until someone was free to help me. I really appreciated that the staff who already had customers didn’t ditch their customers to help me. I’ve had that happen to me before and I did not like it one bit.
A man came out of the back and asked me what I wanted. I said, ’20 minute reflexology foot massage please.’ He offered, for an additional $ 5, the chinese herbal foot soak. DO IT. Don’t hesitate, don’t ask for it to be thrown in for free. Just nod your head and sit down. The stuff is magic.
So I sat down in the chair and he reclined it for me. I adjusted the lumbar pillow (heaven!) and settled in. He brought out the tub with the herbal foot soak and I (gently) plopped my feet in (no splashing, that is just rude). I was wearing slim jeans and he had trouble rolling them up to my knees.
Lesson #1, let the man work on your calves. Trust me, you want that. So don’t wear tight jeans that he won’t be able to roll up all the way.
He started the massage on my feet and, while my right foot soaked, began to work his magic on my left foot. As I mentioned before, I have really problematic feet. Sensitive spots, regularly hurt tendons, and (to top it off) since I moved last week, I’m also bruised. He wasn’t gentle, but it never hurt. He managed to find all my bad spots without me telling him. He even found a few I didn’t know I had.
The middle bit of the massage gets hazy because, well, I fell asleep. Not fully snoring asleep… but I was in a hazy, warm place where the world was right and good. The guy next to me? Well, I assume he was doing the 40 minute foot massage.
Repeat with the other foot.
He ended the massage with some leg thumping (amazing!) and then offered to work on my back. If I’d planned ahead, I would have absolutely let him. Sadly, I had somewhere else I needed to be.
The woman at the desk who checked me out was very sweet as well. I am now the proud owner of a loyalty card — with the purchase of 9, 30-​minute, massages, you get a 10^th free. Great idea but, honestly, I would come back here 10 times without the loyalty card. I don’t need an incentive beyond their service and professionalism and inexpensive prices. My massage (which was really more like 25 minutes, not 20) was $ 25 (plus a $ 5 tip for the amazing man).
They offer full body massages and acupuncture. I don’t have a lot of money, but I will be spending it here.
Final note: I have been a nicer person in the 2 hours since this foot massage too. So relaxed, am I.

I just spent 2 plus weeks preparing for a major move (all while entertaining my 15 month old) and I hurt. I tried to get into more of a spa place — because who wouldn’t want «me» time after that, but when I was told that I’d have a 2 month or more wait… I decided to go with the next best option, and BOY am I glad I did! These guys are great!
I walked in (on a Tuesday night) and was taken back to a table directly. I was asked what spots hurt the most (neck, shoulders, upper back) and the majority of that 30 minutes was spent on those areas. I was so relaxed, that I asked to have my feet done for an additional 15 minutes, and they didn’t give me any issues with the extended time — but made me feel like I was the only one there when they gave me a blanket, pillow, and an eye shade for my face (helps you go off to lala land… and it was so relaxing).
One thing that I like the best — if you live close enough to take advantage of this — get one of their cards… you get 9 massages, and you’ll get your 10 one free! (30 minutes). The prices are great too — 30 minutes = $ 30. and when you just moved, and you don’t have hundreds to spend at a spa… this is a great option!
Also — you can park in the parking garage (Wayne Parking Garage I believe) and it’s not a far walk around the block to get to the location. I will be making several trips back. Thank you Unilocal for helping me find this place!

This place is amazing. It’s not fancy, but it gets the job done. It’s like going to one of those reliable strip mall mani/​pedi places where you get a solid pedicure, a nice message chair, and a used People magazine. The atmosphere isn’t top notch, but you come away happy without spending a ton of money.
I needed a massage because I was in pain, and I didn’t want to spend $ 100 or be told that they were booked till next month. With this place, you just walk right in, pick your massage and amount of time and you’re on a bed in 60 seconds. There’s no privacy, but you end up not caring because you’re getting an awesome massage for 30 mins for $ 30.

I went to another massage place, it was like cheating: good, but not as fulfilling. I had to go back to Pandian a couple days after experimenting with ‘another’ cause I still had knots in my back.
I’ve been working with Daphne at Pandian, she is WONDERFUL! She kneads me to a pulp. I think I’m in love.

I don’t get a massage to feel good about myself. I don’t need a private room, with harps playing and candles burning. I like my muscles fondled like meat on a butcher’s block. Just pound the shit out of me and make me feel limber.
You’ll definitely feel like a piece of meat at this place. You kick off your shoes, lay (head down) on one of 8 beds, keep your clothes on (you filthy pig), and let one of any of their strong-​armed massage therapists get to work. They like to focus on the back but you can tell them to isolate other parts of your body.
You will get a no-​frills pounding, but you will walk away happy.
Cheap, excellent, strong massage. $ 25 for 30 minutes? Just do it.