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Backrubs and Bodyworks
Category: Beauty and Spas Massage Massage [Edit]
355 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
Neighborhood: Downtown
(412) 201-1777
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 10:30 am - 6 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
S.N. L. said: "Went into this new business to try out their massage with their cheap intro incentive (will be trying the facial next week and will report back). So far, I have to say that I am thrilled. Everyone was efficient and friendly, but,…" read more »
4 reviews for Backrubs and Bodyworks
4 reviews in English
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Review from Dustin T.
Pittsburgh, PA
11/20/2006
Like an oasis of comfort in an urban jungle, Backrubs will smooth you out after a hard-working, heavy-lifting day (i.e. sitting on your ass, pounding a keyboard and talking on the phone). There is something quite serene about having one of their talented masseuses give you a 20 minute chair massage while the buses, cars, and pedestrians jockey for position on the street below. The fact that Backrubs is on the 2nd floor of the Clark building with windows looking out over Smithfield and Fifth somehow only adds to the pleasure. Like somehow, you're above all that craziness (literally, you are!)
These guys are professional, courteous and know what they're doing. They offer a nice facility in a just-somewhat-nice building. If you're in town, definitely stop by. Prices are fairly typical for a professional massage (about $1 per minute). -
Review from Rosie T.
Watauga, NC
4/25/2012
Absolutely terrible. The guy who appeared to be answering the phones (the receptionist? The manager? He looked about 14) did my massage. It was like being poked with a stick for 30 minutes. I actually started laughing at one point it was so absurd.
You know when you finally convince your spouse to give you a massage, and they do, and you're like, "never mind." This was like that, except it wasn't free, and while I probably should have gotten up halfway through, I didn't want to be rude, so I suffered through it. Thank goodness for the wine that followed - much more relaxing!
Avoid this place. There are plenty of other options in the area (one about 3 doors down). Don't be sucked in by the relatively low prices. You get what you pay for. No, I take that back. You get far less than you pay for. -
Review from Lucretiz C.
Pittsburgh, PA
2/2/2012
Under new management spelled disaster on my last visit to backrubs and bodyworks. I previously enjoyed getting the hot stone treatments here. Since they have changed management they have also started doing their hot stone massage all together different then what I was use too. Currently the "Hot Stone Massage" only uses the actually hot stones for the last 20 minutes of the session. This was such a let down.
The woman who gave me the massage was very rough and rubbed everything but the kitchen sink on my back!!! Nothing about this was relaxing I was more stressed afterward than I had been before.
One thing that boils my blood is when the manager of an establishment tells me something is "too expensive" I never know if its racism, sexism, classism or ageism, that would make them say a thing like this to me.
After suffering through a brutal massage I went over to a display of aromatherapy I wanted to purchase a bottle. Instead of assisting me, the manager said "those are too expensive."
Needless to say Backrubs and Bodyworks has forever lost me as a customer. When I exited Backrubs and Bodyworks the security guard at the front desk said very ignorantly."I don't know why any one would want to do that, it's a waste of money." Harassment from security guards and being talked down to by the manager was enough to have me in near tears.
This all happened in June my last visit was a birthday gift from my boyfriend. I wanted to appear as thankful for him treating me to this massage, but I broke down when I got home and told him what a horrible massage I had. No worriers though for Christmas I got a gift certificate for Massage Envy. -
Review from MaryE M.
Pittsburgh, PA
1/8/2010
This is one of my favourite places in PIttsburgh. It's a tiny oasis of calm in a busy day and I've never had a bad massage in over 10 years of going. Just walking in and smelling the slightest hint of the aromatherapy oils is almost as good as a nap - coupled with their massages, table or seated, it's a quick and wonderful refresher.
The masseuses are friendly and professional and clearly well trained. When you call them up, even last minute, they will do their best to squeeze you in and work with you.
This is honestly one of the nicest things you can do for yourself and I would recommend Backrubs and Bodyworks to anyone without hesitation.
Specialties
Professional therapeutic seated and table massages - Swedish, Neuro-muscular, Sports, Couples, Pre-Natal, Trigger Point, Reflexology, Foot, Seated, and Corporate Events .
Experienced and relevantly-trained male and female massage therapists.
Appointments available same-day or in advance.
History
Established in 1997
Providing masage to Downtown clients with highly trained and experienced therapists. Massage when YOU need it, not days or weeks in advance. We work with weekend warriors and individuals suffering from workplace stress.
