Dosha 5th Avenue

07/29/2008 Posted by soggybiscotti

i don't even know where to begin: 1. the place is so cramped, you literally have to wait in the hallway, dripping wet after your steam, b/c there is only 1 shower. this is the best feature of the place. 2. the massage therapist was the ABSOLUTE WORST i have ever experienced. i asked for deep tissue and got an oil rub with NO pressure that would have tickled if i weren't so angry. 3. supposed to get 90 minutes; got 50. 4. customer service from everybody on the staff is ridiculously unprofessional. 5. advice: always check your bill!! so slimy of them!! i have never been so tense AFTER a massage before!!

Pros: absolutely nothing

Cons: unprofessional, inexperienced, unethical

04/19/2008 Posted by cityguide9

This is the true story of my one and only experience with Dosha: I responded to an ad I saw on Craiglist that was looking for licensed massage therapists in the Portland area. A rep at Dosha contacted me the next day and set up an interview appointment with me for the following day. I asked a few harmless question during this phone call about Dosha; just general questions about the job and about Dosha. I noticed a little resistance from Margaret's voice and a definite 'holier than thou' attitude on the phone when she replied with short and abrupt answers to my queries. I could tell instantly, that this was one of those places where they pay the massage therapist around $9 or $10 per every 1 hour massage performed instead of the usual $30 to $40 per 1 hour massage standard rate. I decided to schedule the interview anyways, because I was going to be in the local area dropping off my resume at other businesses. I showed up for the appointment as scheduled and as soon as I walked in the door I got a bad vibe about the place. For starters, the place is adjoined to a nice classy hotel in the downtown area of Portland and I was escorted immediately in the lobby area as soon as I walked in. Apparently, the entire interview was to take place in the hotel lobby waiting area... I was told to wait a few minutes as I filled out an application. An application I thought. What kind of place is this? I just handed them my resume which had all my info on it and they still wanted me to fill out one of those things... Strange. Ok, at this point I'm thinking.... maybe they pay their massage therapists right at the minimum wage cutoff and offer no medical benefits. After waiting about 5 minutes, someone came out and kindly informed me that Courtney, my interviewer, was on the phone and didn't have the time to interview me. So I was told to come back at a later time. That was irritating to say the least and highly unprofessional. That's my experience with Dosha

Pros: It was clean and tidy; that's about it...

Cons: Parking is next to impossible because it's located right in the downtown area of Portland. Very tiny and compact place.

02/17/2007 Posted by bellawilder

When this place was owned by Aveda it was in fact a diamond in the rough but since Dosha took ownership it is just like all their other places. I thought "well hopefully they still have some or all of the same staff so at least the treatments will be good. Not the case. It has changed and is no longer a serene getaway but rather just another place run by corporate Dosha. Too bad, it was one of my favorites.

08/30/2005 Posted by spabuff2

It's funny whenever I tell people about this place they say they didn't know it even existed. Maybe I should keep it my little secret! It is Aveda so with that comes the lovely smells. However you don't know what to expect with treatements. This place is wonderful. It is small, personable, and quiet. I have said it before and will say it again, the facial is not exactly result oriented but that's Aveda for you. However it doesn't mean they don't feel wonderful. It's a diamond in the rough, this place.

Pros: valet parking at hote, staff, Aveda

Cons: nothing really

09/24/2003 Posted by life2draw

The facilities are a bit antiquated compared to other offerings in Portland, but the talent and care received is beyond expectations. The treatments offered such as the elixir and himalayan body wrap transports you from a hectic day to another world. The treatments are one thing, but it is the massage therapists that truly are the creators of the experience. I have had the opportunity to receive spa treatments from two of the massage therapists on staff. I recomment each highly: Rainbow and Angela.

Pros: Professional, Calming Atmosphere, Exceptional Treatment

Cons: No evening hours