The Name Says It All

If you're looking for a cheap but thoroughly professional massage, the Massage Place stands ready to serve you at one of its seven (and counting) locations. The humble name reflects the establishment's no-frills, unpretentious atmosphere. There are virtually no indulgent amenities for clients. Instead, it's all about the bodywork.

We dragged our weary bones to the Marina del Rey location one day at lunchtime and were expertly stroked and prodded for a full hour. Despite the low cost of treatment, our masseuse gave us her undivided expert attention; she even used her feet at one point to dig in where we needed it the most. We returned to work relaxed and revitalized.

The Massage Place's therapists specialize in Swedish, deep tissue, sports, acupressure, shiatsu, reflexology and pregnancy massage, so they'll match you with a specialist who can address your unique needs.

This joint may be cheap, but they know what they're doing, and they know how to treat their clients right.

Review originally published 8/26/2004.