Zhang’s Relaxation Centre

My friend rec’d this place to me as a good, intense massage and I’m glad I listened! Easily the most intense massage I’ve ever received and at a great price. I got a 60 minute session for $ 60 and she gave a great session. If you don’t like intense pressure this is not for you, but it was just what my neck and shoulders needed. I especially enjoyed the hot stone portion and how she stretched out my back. I wish I could afford to do this more often, but I’ll definitely cone back next time I splurge on a massage!

Mary was very nice and professional. She worked with my body very well and although this was a completely new experience for me, I relaxed and had an open mind. This isn’t your average massage. A+

Avoid even if I agree massage is good she Mary always complaining the whole massage simply put you should of said I understand Marcus see you next week… I got $ 25 parking tickets 2^nd time and she yelling at me… I been going there 2 years and unfortunately my parents 75 years old had some problems had to cancel and her text was never call her back… now considering I massaged 2 times monthly hmmm? you decide that’s $ 250 monthly I’m smart and you are also she only likes do woman she told me so… and there’s no parking available. whatever I would avoiding if asked me… Your running a business Mary!

I cannot say enough good things about Zhang’s! If you want a massage that is deep tissue and leaves no body part unchecked, this is the place. It is not a relaxing experience – I always feel like there’s a lot of work being done, but I also feel like every faulty muscle has been returned to working order when I leave. One of the best massages in Pittsburgh, IMO.

The majority of my running routes have involved passing by Zhang’s Relaxation Centre. I’ve been tempted to try them for a very long time — I love massages! — but I didn’t see many reviews on this business so I hesitated. However with their new location perched on a slight hill at the intersection of Ellsworth and Spahr I could ignore them no longer esp after seeing Brian S and Kim Y’s reviews (see Zhang’s Relaxation Centre old location listing):
* I walked to Zhang’s Relaxation Centre but you would have to find street parking if driving. I also don’t think an appointment is necessary.
* The entrance is narrow/​small and you enter the door that says «Open» (there are two doors to the building on the front).
* You pay essentially a dollar per minute in thirty minute increments (30, 60, 90). I picked 60 mins and was asked what area I wanted my massage to be focused on. My massage was not done by Mary but her colleague who didn’t speak much during my time there but was friendly.
* The room was clean and basic however I wasn’t sure where to put my belongings so I put them on the floor. You are advised to strip down and have underwear. I was also just finished undressing when my masseuse popped her head in to cover me with a towel. And the walls are thin — I could hear the train go by over the music and I could hear the other customer who came in — this did not bother me as I knew what to expect and zoned it all out. There is a sheer curtain and a sliding door to the room.
* The massage was fantastic and I’ve never had anything like this — it was a combination of deep tissue, hot stone and thai (lots of stretching and thank goodness I have been practicing yoga!). I also think they had put tiger balm on my back as it had a nice tingling sensation at one point. Note: if you are looking for a soft Swedish massage or if you are modest this may not be for you (maybe upon request?) because they work you and there is definitely pressure applied but it felt very nice afterwards. There’s also a full length mirror where your head is. Tissues and towers are also used throughout and won’t be fully covering you; and they will get your lower, lower back.
* Cash only (there’s a PNC ATM couple of stores down in the plaza with the laundromat) and a small bottle of water is given after.
I like Zhang’s Relaxation Centre for what it is — they get you in and out — it’s all business and for a reasonable price.