Thai Wellness Spa in LA

[JoeRS]

Tipping $20–$30 for a 2hr. massage is already low. Some therapists here have even received just $15 for 2hr.One client comes in monthly and rotates between therapists.

Not sure if the spa can refuse clients like this, but I feel bad for them.

[Peter Eater]

5 hours ago, JoeRS said:

Tipping $20–$30 for a 2hr. massage is already low. Some therapists here have even received just $15 for 2hr.One client comes in monthly and rotates between therapists.

Not sure if the spa can refuse clients like this, but I feel bad for them.

Yikes.

If the massage is substandard, a small tip is understandable. If it’s good, I do 25%. If extras are exceptional I raise the tab to an escort rate, which has happened here once (and will again). 

[S_G]

On 3/31/2026 at 12:41 PM, ChismeDaddy69 said:

In your opinion what would be great tip? 

On 3/31/2026 at 7:29 AM, Tactile Daddy said:

This is Los Angeles, not Bangkok 

Thanks for saying this @Tactile Daddy. 

I always take into account the time and effort that is put into a massage, with or without any extras. As a matter of fact I never go expecting extras, I just go with the expectation of having a solid massage and whatever happens beyond that happens.

Instead of trying to figure out an amount to tip, I always come prepared to give $100/60 min, $150/90 min, and $200/120 min no matter what. I think this is reasonable for the service they're delivering, and it's still less than what alot of independent MT's ask for on MassuerFinder or RentMassuer. I've never had a complaint or received any attitude about my tip, if anything they express alot of gratitude and I tend to get excellent services whenever I see them again. 

[JoeRS]

On 4/1/2026 at 7:57 AM, jdjd46 said:

I have been to TWS multiple times and have experience with many of their therapists.

while I agree with much of your response, your statement, “especially if there are extras involved, you should tip them even more.” The tips you recommended based on time of appointment don’t reflect an appropriate tip for basic service with no extras, at least based on the starting price. A 50% tip is not the usual amount for most other massage places. 
 

The issue lies in the starting price. The owner or therapists set their starting price very low compared to normal RM rates, and they are taking a risk setting that price so low, that they’re likely going to get customers who see a deal and want to jump on it or attract patrons who normally can’t afford a massage that we all enjoy. That’s a risk that they are taking and they should understand that and be okay with it. If they are not, and they get offended when tips are on the low end, they should increase their prices where they won’t be offended if they get a smaller tip. 
 

With that said, I’ve also had many massages with providers on RM, and understand the value that I get when going to TWS. 

I’ve had 2 90-min massages with therapist where no extras were involved, and I tipped $50. 
 

I’ve had many more “special” 90-Min massages with therapists and I tipped $100 or more. Especially since the therapists at TWS actually give a better therapeutic massages than most on RM or MF. While many aren’t formally trained, they do learn quickly and get markedly better with time. Even at a $200 all-in price point, I think most of can agree that is a steal. 
 

I’ll be heading over there tomorrow and am looking forward to another great massage. 

I get the pricing point,it is on the lower side but comparing it directly to RM isn’t really fair. Most RM therapists work independently, have private rooms, and can offer more flexibility, which is why their rates are higher.

TWS is a spa, so their pricing has to stay in line with other spas (and it’s still cheaper than many). Plus, their clientele is broader,last time I was there, I saw an older couple and a few women waiting too.

That said, I do agree they could raise prices a bit so therapists can earn more and things feel more balanced.

[jdjd46]

12 hours ago, JoeRS said:

I get the pricing point,it is on the lower side but comparing it directly to RM isn’t really fair. Most RM therapists work independently, have private rooms, and can offer more flexibility, which is why their rates are higher.

TWS is a spa, so their pricing has to stay in line with other spas (and it’s still cheaper than many). Plus, their clientele is broader,last time I was there, I saw an older couple and a few women waiting too.

That said, I do agree they could raise prices a bit so therapists can earn more and things feel more balanced.

There are pluses and minuses to each setting. As you mentioned, more flexibility and a more private setting are definitely a plus. I would also argue, thoigh, at TWS, you get less (or even none) cancellations, late starts, getting shorted on time. You also get hot towels and often times extras go above and beyond RM norms. 
 

With that said, I had an awesome 90-minute massage with Kenneth yesterday. I’d say he is the most technically sound therapist at TWS in terms of Thai (stretching and all) and deep tissue bodywork. Highly recommend him for that type of massage. 

[joe44521]

I tried Alex he is exactly what you guys are looking for

[JoeRS]

On 4/3/2026 at 5:21 PM, jdjd46 said:

There are pluses and minuses to each setting. As you mentioned, more flexibility and a more private setting are definitely a plus. I would also argue, thoigh, at TWS, you get less (or even none) cancellations, late starts, getting shorted on time. You also get hot towels and often times extras go above and beyond RM norms. 
 

With that said, I had an awesome 90-minute massage with Kenneth yesterday. I’d say he is the most technically sound therapist at TWS in terms of Thai (stretching and all) and deep tissue bodywork. Highly recommend him for that type of massage. 

I’ve had a session with him before. I agree he’s very skilled in Thai massage, and his pressure is excellent. However, he really needs to give a heads-up before stretching or adjusting the client’s body. At one point, he suddenly twisted my leg quickly and forcefully, which felt unsafe. Even after I told him to stop, he kept doing it and just said, “Ok, ok, good, good.”

What made me even more uncomfortable was that he asked a lot of inappropriate personal questions. Then he leaned in very close and whispered, in a strange tone,…. xxxx which was completely out of line.

After that, I tried Oliver, and he was excellent (he’s now one of my favorites, along with Nathan). I also sent a friend to try Kenneth, and they had a very similar experience.

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[Tactile Daddy]

4 hours ago, JoeRS said:

I tried Oliver, and he was excellent

Ive been to Oliver several times the past couple of years. Saw him again recently, he is consistently better each visit 

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[jdjd46]

21 hours ago, JoeRS said:

I’ve had a session with him before. I agree he’s very skilled in Thai massage, and his pressure is excellent. However, he really needs to give a heads-up before stretching or adjusting the client’s body. At one point, he suddenly twisted my leg quickly and forcefully, which felt unsafe. Even after I told him to stop, he kept doing it and just said, “Ok, ok, good, good.”

What made me even more uncomfortable was that he asked a lot of inappropriate personal questions. Then he leaned in very close and whispered, in a strange tone,…. xxxx which was completely out of line.

After that, I tried Oliver, and he was excellent (he’s now one of my favorites, along with Nathan). I also sent a friend to try Kenneth, and they had a very similar experience.

*Moderator’s edit 

Agree with Kenneth’s manipulation of limbs during stretching, especially for clients who aren’t use to getting intense Thai massages. I know exactly the move you’re referring to regarding the leg twist. He should take more heed prior to making quick moves like that. Overall, though, I did feel safe, with such an intense Thai massage. 
 

I didn’t get personal questions, but honestly, I didn’t understand some of his statements and I stayed quiet in those circumstances. I did finally catch one aspect of him promoting the silverlake spa a couple times, but I let him know that was too far for me. Definitely some communication issues. 

[JoeRS]

2 hours ago, jdjd46 said:

Agree with Kenneth’s manipulation of limbs during stretching, especially for clients who aren’t use to getting intense Thai massages. I know exactly the move you’re referring to regarding the leg twist. He should take more heed prior to making quick moves like that. Overall, though, I did feel safe, with such an intense Thai massage. 
 

I didn’t get personal questions, but honestly, I didn’t understand some of his statements and I stayed quiet in those circumstances. I did finally catch one aspect of him promoting the silverlake spa a couple times, but I let him know that was too far for me. Definitely some communication issues. 

That might be true. He’s actually a very skilled therapist, but he does have some communication issues. Sometimes he says things very directly, which can catch people off guard. I try to understand what he means, and sometimes I just stay quiet like you did.😊

[JoeRS]

2 hours ago, jdjd46 said:

Agree with Kenneth’s manipulation of limbs during stretching, especially for clients who aren’t use to getting intense Thai massages. I know exactly the move you’re referring to regarding the leg twist. He should take more heed prior to making quick moves like that. Overall, though, I did feel safe, with such an intense Thai massage. 
 

I didn’t get personal questions, but honestly, I didn’t understand some of his statements and I stayed quiet in those circumstances. I did finally catch one aspect of him promoting the silverlake spa a couple times, but I let him know that was too far for me. Definitely some communication issues. 

Yeah, exactly. He mentioned the Silverlake spa and tried to exchange numbers with me. From what I understood, he was inviting me to see him there on days he’s not working here. He said he’s very busy and hard to book, so I should text him directly and he’d set up the appointment.

But I wasn’t comfortable sharing my number, so I told him I could just book online. It didn’t seem like he really understood though,he just kept saying, “Ok, good,” and even said he’d text me later to set it up 🤣

[RunnerGuy]

I've said this before, but I highly recommend patrons who haven't had Thai massages before, dealing with injuries, have less or limited flexibility, etc. to communicate (to the extent they can) those to the masseur.

The stretching can come somewhat abruptly, or at a level you're not used to. A good masseur can adjust; I often can take a lot of pressure in my upper body, but my legs can sometimes be more sensitive, so I communicate that. But I've definitely been stretched where I've let out a little whimper lol.

I've honestly had great massages with all of the therapists there except Oliver, where our sessions seem to have progressively worsened (I pretty much tip a standard 30% so I don't think it's that).

I saw him at Sparadise and not only was in the room next to the laundry (which was banging loudly AND made the room shake), AND he was lackluster (he may have been under the weather). Then the following visit was also not up to his colleagues. So he is no longer on my list.

[GTC404]

While on the topic of Oliver, I’m surprised there aren’t more mentions of how heavily altered his photos are. 
 

Oliver was the first guy at TWS to catch up interest when I saw his photo. At the time he only worked one day a week and schedules never aligned. I also really enjoyed my sessions with Alex and Andre so I was happy to continue booking them. 
 

When I finally booked Oliver, I was shocked at how different he looked in person.  I felt like I had been duped. The massage itself wasn’t much of a massage. It was a one and done situation for me. 
 

[JoeRS]

On 4/3/2026 at 10:40 PM, joe44521 said:

I tried Alex he is exactly what you guys are looking for

Alex is another therapist I’ve been thinking about trying at least once. I’m kind of surprised he’s been working there for a while but doesn’t get mentioned much. And for this week, I’m thinking maybe Andy, Billy, or one of those three.
 

[WehoDaddy]

8 hours ago, JoeRS said:

Alex is another therapist I’ve been thinking about trying at least once. I’m kind of surprised he’s been working there for a while but doesn’t get mentioned much. And for this week, I’m thinking maybe Andy, Billy, or one of those three.
 

I’ve only been to Alex once so far.  He gave a solid massage and was pleasant.   I like his technique and felt well taken care of.   
 

[WehoDaddy]

So, I tried Josh again recently to see if it was a one off “weird vibe” last time, and the massage was good 8/10. It was just a weird vibe from the moment I walked in.  I’ll definitely be sticking to Andre and Kenneth for my first picks.  
I went to Kenneth at the Silverlake location and had a great massage.   I do like his stretching and while language is a barrier we seem to do just fine, I’ll definitely be returning.  
I would like to try some of the new workers at the Silverlake location if anyone has any details on those.   I just looked and only see Mark and Martin now, no more Parker. 

 

[Georges689]

I’m thinking of booking with Nathan, Andre, or Patrick. Would love to know about your experiences with them. 

[TonyDown]

44 minutes ago, Georges689 said:

I’m thinking of booking with Nathan, Andre, or Patrick. Would love to know about your experiences with them. 

Which therapist did you end up booking when you posted last year?  How did that turn out?

 

 

 

[Georges689]

13 hours ago, TonyDown said:

Which therapist did you end up booking when you posted last year?  How did that turn out?

 

 

 

I had a session with Teddy. Nice massage and great experience. I’d recommend him.