Zen Wellness Center

When I came to this spa I was skeptical. Honestly the outside of the spa looked kinda questionable. Not well maintained. In need of some sprucing up. However I did get a great massage from an older Chinese lady. I left feeling relaxed. It cost about $ 50. If you really need a good massage I would recommend going there. Also there wasn’t any hidden extra costs.

Was looking for a last minute massage and the Zen Wellness Center came through. Was greeted upon arrival and escorted to my room. The woman the massage me was great. Just enough pain that I could actually feel my muscles being worked. No complaints there.
Only issue I had was they are not RMTs so I could not submit my receipt. But at $ 49 for an hour, I shouldn’t complain.
But to the woman that was getting a back massage in the room next to me … Please learn spa etiquette. The reason they call it an «inside voice «is because it should be like you are talking inside yourself not because you are inside a building. Talking loud enough that we all can hear you even with the door closed is unacceptable.

As others have mentioned, from the outside this place is pretty nondescript but inside is just lovely. Very relaxing space. We had the first appointment of the day and the space was cold but they were quick to turn on heaters for us and offer blankets. The reflexology was great! Will definitely be back!

Booked a last minute massage while I was visiting over the weekend. Great service and really good value. Arguably one of the best massages I’ve had in a long time. The place is calm and clean. Wonderful spot to relax.

hidden gem. This was my first visit and have been using other spa’s on broadway. This one is between Main & Cambie on 16^th and has plenty of parking. The décor isnt as fancy as some of the others but the service was great.

I live very close by. I called last minute to get foot reflexology. I was able to see someone within 30 minutes. The couple that runs the place don’t speak English very well but service is good. The guy that helped me used good pressure. The place is clean and convenient. I would definitely recommend it. My tired feet was thankful.

Not good. My friend and I are in town for the weekend and wanted to get massages as it’s her birthday. The place was quiet and small, only one woman manning the desk. We ended up having to get the massages one at a time because I guess the receptionist was also a masseuse. Takes an extra hour out of our limited time in Van but we figured we really wanted to get massages so it would be worth it.
The receptionist went behind to a back room, spoke to someone, and then came to massage my friend. I kind of wondered why this second person couldn’t be massaging me, but not big deal, I just relaxed in the front room.
At 1:30 another customer came in and the woman stopped my friends massage to discuss this persons appointment. He had made one for 1:30 and she said he should wait. Again, I wondered why the second person couldn’t help this guy out. At 2 my friends massage was over and that poor guy was still just sitting there. They don’t honor appointments? Seems unprofessional.
Finally she told me to get into the room and it was my turn. I’m so ready after my hour wait. I de-​robe and am lying face down, topless. I hear her taking to the the mystery second person and then she comes in to me. She tells me that she can’t massage me anymore, they’re too busy. What the heck?! After I was literally lying on the table naked. I was so disappointed and confused. And why is only one person doing everything? Where is the second person? They’re losing customers and annoying the ones that they do have.
It was so unprofessional and a huge waste of time. I know it’s not fair to rate this place without actual having been massaged. Well, my friend was and she was less than thrilled. It wasn’t relaxing — The woman talked to her during most of the massage, kept asking her questions, stopped her massage to talk to another customer, and she used her elbow for the entire thing, ouch!
Maybe something was lost in translation as an American in Canada getting a Swedish massage in a reflexology joint. But I don’t recommend this place.

Really friendly owner and professional. I’ve been to another foot massage in the same area but didn’t have good experience.
The place was really clean and had really fair price and good service. After all day standing at work I was really satisfied of the massage. Will keep coming back!

I love coming here. I think this is one of the best foot reflexology places I’ve ever been to. The owners are friendly and you can tell that they really care. I usually ask for Cindy, her hands are like magic and knows where all my sore spots are.
My only complain is that the place can be a bit noisy with cars whizzing by. But other than that, this place is great!

I absolutely LOVE this place! I go for the Reflexology and the two owners are so friendly and warm.
The foot massage is really great and I love that they give you a scalp and shoulder massage before starting on your feet. They also give you a cup of tea and a little cookie to snack on.
I’m now a regular here and try to come back twice a month to treat myself!

Intrigued by reviews of Zen Wellness Center, my daughter and I came in one day to check it out.
I had a one hour foot massage and my daughter had a 45 minute chair massage for less than $ 100 total.
My foot massage was nice but the gentleman didn’t explain what he was finding in my feet. I also believe he was giving me only medium pressure. Maybe he thought I didn’t want to know or didn’t understand foot massage/​reflexology — I should have been a more pro-​active client, I suppose, but Zen might want to put on their intake sheet a question regarding the client’s pressure preference and if they want explanations.
My daughter LOVED her chair massage — got really worked out and felt great.
A professional, clean place with good service. We will return!

Relaxing atmosphere. Sincere and friendly staff. I did find the room a bit bright and not that relaxing. The walls and floors in the building were thin so you could hear everything from above and next door. Not what you normally want when you’re trying to relax. The massage was good and the masseur took great care in locating areas I needed help with, but I didn’t feel a huge difference as I have had with $ 70 massages.

My fiancé and I recently purchased a condo on 16^th avenue a block away from Zen. We had been in the space before as our massage therapy place, Harmony Wellness, used to be in the same location. We were really impressed with the renovation the owners of Zen did. The space is welcoming right down to the lovely water feature in the reception area. We usually go to Golden Feet on Broadway where we are welcomed by the receptionst screaming at someone on the phone or the staff. Zen Wellness is the complete opposite. We were greeted by a lovely woman and given the option to sit in a private room or the main area. We chose the main area and were brought tea and the famous crackers mentioned already by other reviewers.
I have had numerous foot massages before, even at the reflexology training centre in Guilin, China and this was by far the best. I dubbed my therapist «Kitty Soft Paws»: the man had the softest hands ever but knew the right spots to get into to make the experience worthwhile. As other reviewers have already mentioned, the price is right and the place is quite lovely. It was truly a Zen experience. They also have a punch card for frequent clients, which is a nice bonus. We’ll probably have ours filled before the end of the month! Terrific, polite, professional service in a wonderful location. Thank you Zen, you made our weekend. See you soon!

Thanks to Amy’s review, I just had to poke my head in there. Needed to treat my feet (after walking from one restaurant to another, does take its toll) and recommend Mimi, she knows what she’s doing in terms of technique. I’m sure with repeat visits that she can probably apply stronger pressure.
While I’ve had better, the extra star is the location, free 2 hr parking right on 16^th so make sure you’re a good parallel parker like me.
And as long as you don’t mind cars whizzing by, their foot massage section is right by the window facing the sidewalk, though you are facing the wall. So not exactly zen-​like quiet, but it’s decent. Nice bonus of the 3 spots, the right side had an outlet to charge my cell phone while working on my laptop for a bit… yes, i know an oxymoron, supposed to relax, right? lol.

I have been here numerous times and always leave a new and refreshed person!
Their couples massages are simple yet effective– sharing the room with my partner. I usually get the male masseuse and he can really do a deep tissue massage!
I suffer from chronic pain due a whiplash and often stop in for a 30 minute chair massage with the female masseuse and I melt like butter, she is so intune with where I hold my stress. Last time I added a reflexology to my chair massage and it was so relaxing– I was also given green tea and delicious rice crackers to enjoy during my massage.
These are skilled body workers who are very accommodating to fitting in appointments even last minute. The prices are also very reasonable, basically a $ 1/​minute which is fantastic.
There is an RMT but I haven’t had the opportunity to meet them yet. Definitely a hidden gem of relaxation in Fairview!

What can I say I love this place. it is on a sleepy part of 16^th with lots of other quaint building. Upon entering i was warmly greeted and the spa appeared either freshly painted or very well kept. After I used the soaps amd hand lotions in the restroom I was whisked away to a very private very cody room. I was in such ecstasy at the time I cannot recall if there was another one or two beds in the treatment room, giving enough space for a couples massage. The woman who did my massage was very polite and very thorough. As I was leaving I noticed a sign for 30min foot massage for just $ 30 which I will be certain to try next time!

The best foot reflexology I’ve received in Vancouver.
If you’re passing by and judge only on the outside appearance of Zen Wellness Center, you won’t be impressed. It’s a little drab, dark and doesn’t stand out. However, once you walk in, the place is clean, open and welcoming.
My appointment was for 10:30AM, but I showed up 20 minutes early and they happily accommodated my schedule. Next I was given tea and some Chinese crackers while I was given a little massage on my shoulders. So far, so good.
Now, the foot reflexology was amazing and only $ 40. The gentleman working on my feet asked me how much pressure I wanted and I said, «a lot». It was almost to the point of me squirming in pain so it was perfect. The session was 50 minutes and I almost fell asleep. Either I was exhausted or the massage was so relaxing. It was probably both.

I was just looking to go there due to good reviews and just got plain lucky to find myself with a $ 39 special going on deep tissue massage (50m) for first timers same day. I must say I was very impressed with the works. Head to toe… Cindy knew all the trouble spots it seemed. I had total relaxation… it was Zen for sure!

Absolutely FLAWLESS experience. From the moment you walk in, there is some buddha/​zen music softly playing and you are greeted with smiles. While he massaged my feet, I had a nice cup of tea with a cookie. but to be honest, I was almost in a state of meditation so I didn’t even have a sip! Then, we go in the room for the full body massage and the masseuse asks me about my trouble areas (which I specified was my lower back). OMG! This guy’s hands are incredibly strong and he knows just when to apply pressure and when to let go. I mean, guys this was the best back massage i have received in my LIFE. After the 60 minutes, I got up and could feel a release type of sensation from my heal that spread throughout my entire body. I will be back…100%.
P. S. If you want a strong deep tissue massage, ask for the male masseuse.

One of the best massages (foot reflex and deep tissue back) that my fiancée and I have EVER gotten. Prices are reasonable too. HIGHLY recommend