Deep Tissue & Chinese Tuina Massage in Chinatown

Firm, focused work in the Chinese tuina tradition: kneading, pressing and stretching along the neck, shoulders and back to loosen knots that light massage does not reach.

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Deep Tissue & Chinese Tuina Massage in Chinatown — YueYue Beauty Spa, Centre St, NYC Chinatown

How we do it at our shop

Tuina here is done dry through a cotton sheet or thin clothing, not with oil, because the therapist needs grip to knead and lift muscle rather than glide over it. You stay face-down on the table for most of the session, with a face cradle so your neck is not turned to one side.

The first few minutes are diagnostic: the therapist presses along the shoulder blade edge, the base of the neck and the lower back to find where the tissue is actually hard, then spends the bulk of the time on those two or three spots instead of covering the whole body evenly. If you want a full-body even massage rather than problem-area work, tell us and we will book you an oil massage instead.

Strong does not mean silent. Our Centre St therapists ask for a number out of ten at the start and again once they reach a knot, and 60 minutes is the shortest length we recommend for back and neck cases — a 30-minute slot only allows one area.

Not suitable straight after an injury, with a herniated disc under active treatment, with osteoporosis, or while on blood thinners. Say so at check-in; we will switch you to gentler work such as hot stone or an oil massage.

Duration & pricing

Length	Price
60 min	$80

Priced per session, no package required. In-store pricing is authoritative.

Who it suits

Desk and phone posture — stiff neck and shoulders
Lower back tightness from lifting or long hours standing
Guests who normally say "go stronger"

What happens in the room

Massage table and meridian chart set up for a deep tissue tuina session in Chinatown — Treatment flow$80Prep → treatment → finish · about 60 min in total

Wooden tuina tools and acupressure chart used for deep tissue work — Treatment flow$80Prep → treatment → finish · about 60 min in total

Common questions

Will I be sore afterwards?

Deep work can leave a mild next-day soreness, like after exercise. Drink water and tell us the pressure was too much next time so we can adjust.

Is this the same as tuina?

Our therapists work in the Chinese tuina tradition, so the session combines deep tissue pressure with tuina kneading and stretching rather than oil-only Western strokes.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

Walk-ins are welcome when a room is free, but Chinatown gets busy in the evenings and at weekends. Booking online takes under a minute and holds your time.

How do I get there by subway?

We are a short walk from the Canal Street station complex in Manhattan Chinatown. Scan the route code on this page to open walking directions on your phone.

How much is a deep tissue & chinese tuina massage in Chinatown?

Our Chinatown deep tissue & chinese tuina massage is priced per session. The price and duration are listed on this page and the booking page shows the same number before you confirm — no package required.

Do I need to book, or can I walk in?

Walk in whenever a room is free. Evenings and weekends are busier, so booking online or calling ahead helps.

What are your hours?

Open daily · 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM

How do I get to your Chinatown store by subway?

We are at 139 Centre St #7A, New York, NY 10013, about a one-minute walk from the Canal St subway station. Scan the walking-route code on the page to open directions on your phone.

Do prices include a tip, and how can I pay?

Listed prices cover the service itself; a tip is welcome but never required. Cards and tap-to-pay on phones are accepted in store.

Do you speak Chinese and English?

Yes — our team serves guests in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.