Downtown Massage — Sports massage therapist in Albuquerque, NM
Address508 Central Ave SW NM, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone+1505-730-9552
Websitedowntownmassage.wixsite.com
Downtown Massage offers professional massage therapy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a focus on relaxation, stress reduction, and pain relief. Their licensed massage therapist provides customized treatments tailored to individual needs, aiming to bring peace to both body and mind. Services include in-home massages, couples sessions, and group sessions. They welcome both walk-ins and appointments, operating seven days a week. The clinic emphasizes skillful massage techniques and rejuvenating methods to help clients achieve their wellness goals.
Best for
- Individuals seeking stress relief
- Couples
- Clients needing pain management
| Key services | Sports massage, Deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, Reflexology, Couples massage, In-home massage |
| Tags | massage therapy, albuquerque, sports massage, deep tissue, relaxation, pain relief, couples massage, in-home massage |
Reviews on Google4.4 · 274 reviews
I had booked a couples massage and paid online, arrived to my scheduled appointment and it took the worker 20 min to talk to his boss and verify, they didn’t not massage us for the time he took messaging his boss. They were talking back and forth in the room. Once we were leaving the lady said you need to tip very rude to say that we were going to tip more but after she told my husband you need to tip I told him to reduce the amount.
Cindy was AMAZING. I can be a massage snob at times and this is one of the best massages I’ve had. I’d highly recommend
Great price for the weekday combo, reflexology and body massage. Very relaxing, and felt refreshed after. Katie did a great job
I’m only in town 1 night for work. I walked in and Michael was available without needing a reservation. I did the special, $98 for 90 minutes, reflexology and massage. He was FANTASTIC and strong. He found my lower back issues without even asking me if I had any. Hope I get to come back again!!
My girlfriend surprised me with a couples massage for my birthday, and this place completely ruined the experience. We booked a couples session, yet we were put in separate rooms without any explanation. My therapist kept leaving the room and leaving the door open, which made me feel exposed and uncomfortable. After the massage, the therapist made an inappropriate comment about me being “a very strong man” in front of my girlfriend and her husband. Completely unprofessional. To make things worse, after my girlfriend left a tip, they told her she should leave more, which is incredibly disrespectful. We then stood there awkwardly while the staff talked amongst themselves and ignored us. My girlfriend worked hard to give me a nice birthday surprise, and this place turned it into the opposite. I work in hospitality, and I would never pressure someone for a larger tip. We’ll never return, and I don’t recommend this place to anyone.
Wonderful experience! Got a Swedish message and Michael was absolutely amazing. He found spots and released muscles that I didn’t know were sore. Highly recommend!
Very accommodating. Had a 60 min deep tissue and asked for some specific focus areas and Katy did a great job helping to relieve some very tight muscles.
The place is definitely weir and it has a strange vibe, looks clean but I believe the linen is used for different clients and it’s smell bad! My massage lady was good and giving me a deep tissue massage, but as she was in and out the room i noticed she didn’t close the door behind her leaving me exposed. I was not pressured to leave a tip but i still did. I felt uncomfortable the whole time I was there, and I wouldn’t come back even doo I like my massage. Thea place gets 2 stars and my massage lady a 4 star.
I was really pressured to tip at the end of the massage. The ladies don't speak any English and they told me through text messages that the tip is their payment. The facility is weird, not what one expects for a massage service. Overused sheets and no proper massage table. You also hear every other guests that enter. The rooms are not isolated. The massage was ok (wouldn't go again though) but the reason I booked was because of the price 70$. But given the pressure to tip that is not what I paid. And given the facility and overall experience, 1 star is more than enough. I don't recommend!
This was my first ever massage, and I can’t believe I’ve been missing out! I booked the 90 minute pamper yourself special online, which is 45 minutes foot/head and neck massage, 45 minutes body massage. The booking process online was super easy. The platform they use isn’t the best at integration, but on their end it’s amazing. I originally booked a 6pm massage at 3:30pm the same day. I got a confirmation text and got ready to go. I got a call around 4:30 by an extremely kind worker there profusely apologizing but someone was starting a 90 minute massage at 5, so could I come at 6:30? This is in no way a reflection of the business, and I really appreciated the communication from them. I got there and was greeted by the front desk person, who got me all checked in. They walked me around to a semi private area that had like low to the ground massage tables and was told to take off my shoes. Immediately they brought me a large bucket of hot water to start soaking my feet in. I just want to point out that the bucket had like a sanitary plastic wrap in it that they throw away in between each customer. Before they had me put my feet in they had me check the water temp. It was PERFECT!! My massage therapist named Sunny came over after a couple minutes of soaking my feet and asked me what I wanted to focus on and what level of pressure I wanted. (I’m a baby so I chose medium.) He had me lay back and covered my body (I am still in my street clothes at this point), with towels. He then got to work on massaging my head, neck, and arms. After my feet had soaked he massaged my feet and legs. He was always checking in and I appreciated that a lot. After the first 45 minutes of my session was over I was lead back to a private room with a massage table and a cubby to put my belongings. He told me to undress and stepped out. I asked how far to undress and he very politely said “everything”, and stepped out. Me being a dummy and at my first massage I only removed my shirt and shorts. I got a little braver and unclasped my bra too lol. After a couple minutes he knocked to see if I was ready. He came in and I told him I had left my underwear on and he didn’t look down on me one bit. I was completely covered with a light blanket during this part with the oil except in the areas he was actively working on. He worked around my nervousness to completely undress and made me feel SO at ease! The ambiance of the building was so nice with music and some dark red lights. At the end when I got dressed I wasn’t pressured to tip at all, which I’ve seen people been pressed to do in reviews of OTHER establishments. I will be going back as much as possible. I feel so relaxed and like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. If you are going for your first massage and are nervous, I SINCERELY recommend this place. With I could give it more than five stars.
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