Spa Sasse'

12/05/09

Out of this world massage!

by RelaxdKat at Citysearch

The review of being taken to another planet through massage is true!!! I wished I lived in this town I would go to this spa as a wellness regimen! I travel often & get massages everywhere, this was one of the best!The location although conveient is easy to miss as their front door is the only part of the spa at street level. However, this keeps the downtown noise out, truly making it an oasis in the heart of downtown. I was mush! Relaxed and refreshed after by my massage, the therapist showed me a stretch I could incorporate into my work day to help me fight my chronic neck pain...so helpful!!!

• Pros: fabulous massage
• Cons: I don't live in Portland

12/04/09

Awesome experiance

by Bassman at Citysearch

Very friendly and accommodating. Very soothing atmosphere. My massage sent me to another plane of existence. Just what I needed! Can’t wait to go back.

• Pros: Just what I needed
• Cons: I can't go everyday

12/03/09

Perfect place to relax in the city!

by Clight at Citysearch

When you walk by this spa, it doesn’t look like much from the outside, but DO go in! My first sensory treat was the wonderful aromas that filled my olfactory system as I entered ~ from all the bath bombs and sea salts they sell. It’s much, much larger inside than it looks from the outside. I was greeted by friendly staff and picked up a brochure. After perusing the extensive menu of services, I chose a massage, facial and a pedicure. They were able to get me in right away and escorted me into the back where I changed into a soft white robe & slippers, relaxed with some hot tea, munched a few cookies and filled out a form. My first service was the massage. I have had many, many massages but this had to be the BEST massage ever! She was highly knowledgeable about several techniques and used a combination of them on me (I really love the stretching part!) and had a real gift for finding the sore spots and working them out. I was so relaxed!

Next came the facial, and my esthetician also was highly knowledgeable. I had been feeling clogged and congested, and was somewhat worried about the facial part because I have experienced all kinds of nasty rashes and breakouts from past experiences, but am always open to try a new place. The product line she used was heaven, and my skin felt great afterwards. No pushy sales of products, either. (Which I really appreciate).

Lastly, my pedicure. I was escorted to a massaging pedicure throne with whirlpool bath, very nice. My pedicurist seemed to actually enjoy giving me a pedicure. (I cannot imagine that!) My feet were soft as a baby’s bottom when she finished and my polish job was perfect.

All in all, it was a great experience for me and I highly recommend this spa. The décor is nice but not over-ritzy. Even though it’s right downtown, it is very quiet and soothing. The staff is pleasant and welcoming but not overly-so. There is no feeling of snootiness or pushing of products. If you want to relax downtown Portland, this is the place.