Bathhouse — Williamsburg
Thermal pools, saunas, and Aufguss rituals in a restored Williamsburg factory. Opened in 2019 inside the historic Williamsburg Soda Factory, Bathhouse is a modern thermal spa set beneath the…
Massage therapists & bodywork in Brooklyn, NY
10 human-vetted listings in Brooklyn. Licensed massage therapists and bodyworkers — deep tissue, Swedish, lymphatic drainage, Thai, shiatsu, lomilomi and more.
See them on the map →Body of Clay
Medical massage, facials & body treatments in Bushwick. Body of Clay is a massage and esthetics studio in Bushwick, Brooklyn, where every session is tailored to your body — no scripts, no…
Brooklyn Banya
Authentic Russian bathhouse and spa in Kensington. Brooklyn Banya is a family-owned Russian bathhouse that has been steaming Kensington for over 20 years — 'the People's Banya,' a 10,000-square-foot…
Brooklyn N Wellness
Well-priced massage and reflexology in Park Slope. Brooklyn N Wellness is a calm Park Slope massage spa offering bodywork, foot reflexology, and combination treatments in clean, low-lit private…
Cheng Acupuncture Wellness
Acupuncture, Tui Na massage, and facial care in Bay Ridge. Serving New York since 2011, Cheng Acupuncture Wellness is a Bay Ridge wellness center offering acupuncture alongside Tui Na and…
Cynergy Spa
Award-winning Clinton Hill day spa for massage, facials and body treatments. Cynergy Spa first opened in Brooklyn on Valentine's Day 2003 and has been owned by Marsha-Ann Boyea since 2005.…
Open Care Community
Sliding-scale community acupuncture in Downtown Brooklyn. Open Care Community offers some of the most affordable acupuncture in NYC in a large shared treatment room, on a sliding scale with no…
ROWM Beauty
Clean facial rituals, sculpting and curated clean beauty in Park Slope. ROWM Beauty is a clean beauty spa and shop at 72 7th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn. It pairs immersive clean facial rituals…
Soundawn Sound Bath Center
Deep rest sound baths with aromatherapy and tarot in Williamsburg. Founded by Natalie, Soundawn blends intuitive sound healing and meditation, with sessions that pair a 45-minute sound bath with…
World Spa
Global bathhouse in Midwood — banyas, hammam, Finnish saunas, and a snow room. World Spa is a sprawling multi-level bathhouse in Midwood, Brooklyn that gathers the world's bathing traditions under…
About massage
Massage therapy uses hands-on pressure and movement on the muscles and soft tissue. Styles range from gentle Swedish and lymphatic drainage to deep tissue, sports, Thai, shiatsu and Hawaiian lomilomi.
A typical session is 60 or 90 minutes. You'll fill in a short health form, talk about pressure and focus areas, then undress to your comfort level under a sheet. A good therapist checks in on pressure and you can ask for changes at any time.
Choosing someone in Brooklyn
- Check that they're licensed. Most US states license massage therapists.
- Pick a style that matches what you want: Swedish for relaxation, deep tissue for firm pressure, lymphatic for a light touch.
- Mention injuries, pregnancy or medical conditions before you start.
Questions
How many massage options are there in Brooklyn?
Sanctuary Ground lists 10 human-vetted massage options in Brooklyn, New York.
How often should I get a massage?
It depends on your goals and budget; many people go monthly, others before or after big events or training blocks.
Should I tip?
In the US tipping 15–20% is common at spas and private practices, though some medical or clinic settings don't expect it.