La Casa Spa and Wellness Center

I’ve been an off and on long time customer of La Casa and I’ve never had any problems (well, except that one time many, many years ago when Greg and I had a little misunderstanding about a scheduled/​cancelled (?) appointment; but we settled it amicably). I don’t trust anyone else with my colon therapy. Cher and Gaia are excellent at putting you at ease (I have shy bowels) and getting to the root of your health issues. Then Greg gives you a nice piping hot cup of tea afterwards to help you relax before you hit the road (colonics can be draining if you’ve been eating poorly).
It’s always so nice and quiet there and you never run into other customers in the common areas. Also, I like the convenience of storage lockers for my things.
Sadly, I haven’t availed myself to any of their other services, so I can’t comment on them. But I’m willing to bet their other services are just as relaxing and restorative. I plan to visit to begin detoxing again as soon as my schedule permits!

Jane, the owner, is super knowledgeable and so sweet. My knee has been bothering for a while and she suggested the pulse magnetic machine. After just 20min I could tell a huge difference. I like the vibe in la Casa, it has a very zen feelIng. I highly recommend this place:)

Ordered a gift card online and after a month I still have not received it. I emailed them and still have not heard a response… it’s been over a month since I sent the email.

I have been developing craters (actual craters!) in my skull for the last couple of years. At the front of my head. They got really more pronounced last winter and I figured out that it was a Vitamin D deficiency. I have been taking 1000mg of D3 daily for the last couple of years, but it made only a slight difference.
Then Jane Goldberg at La Casa recommend I start taking this PH Miracle D supplement, and the craters have completely gone. And I have been taking it only once every 3 or 4 days. Getting this problem resolved is a giant weight off my mind.
These guys REALLY know what they’re talking about when it comes to health.

Ugh. I wish I had read these reviews. I went for the floatation and had the exact experience as Ross B. — the DAMN CLICKING. I thought I was hallucinating and it was not a relaxing experience at all. The water temperature was definitely off and you can hear people moving around outside as well. Does not rate well in terms of cleanliness either. I will likewise be asking for a refund though, as Ross points out, there is a nice man at the desk so I feel bad leaving this review.
TLDR; Do not go here for floatation.

I did the 1 hour flotation. Let me start out by saying I had originally rated it as 1 star, but after walking around afterward, I decided to walk back and ask for a refund. The nice man at the front desk was very accommodating and refunded me my $ 80. So, as far as customer service, this place is great.
Unfortunately, the rest of my experience was quite bad. The idea of the flotation tank is sensory deprivation. Its supposed to be pitch black. It is. It’s supposed to be completely silent. It is not. The whole time I was lying there, I heard something clicking. Every couple of seconds: click. And 2 seconds later: click. And as if that was not annoying enough, once in a while, the clicking stopped. For about 8 or 10 seconds, I thought «Finally, it’s quiet!»
Then it starts again. Clicks and clicks and clicks, every few seconds or so. Turns out, I learned while I was leaving that the clicking noise was the water heater that’s designed to match the water temp with your skin temperature. But, it is so distracting that I just kept getting more and more ticked off.
All the while, it’s hot and humid, so the sweat begins dropping into your eyes, but you can’t do anything about it, because if you wipe your eyes, you get Epsom salt in them. Actually, on second thought, that would’ve been preferable. But neither lying in a humid bath tub with tapping sounds every 3 seconds nor putting Epsom salt in my eyes are worth $ 80.
Nice guy at the front desk, though.

My Mom gave me a gift certificate for a colonic for my birthday. I thought maybe she had started to hate me — lol :-). I decided not to let the money go to waste and made the appointment. I was surprised: the whole experience was pleasant and relaxing. The therapist was friendly and very experienced at making people feel comfortable. The hour flew by. After the treatment I spent a little time in their waiting room sipping herbal tea (felt like I was in the tropics) and picked up a flyer on a new therapy called the Metatron. I have a chronic circulation issue that’s caused me to be on medication for several years and I’ve been looking for a more holistic approach to understanding the underlying cause. This afternoon I went in for my first Metatron appointment and was utterly amazed. The system scans your body and gives information about biological imbalances. It immediately picked up on the precise location of my circulatory problem and pinpointed specific pathogens that were contributing to the condition. In short, it confirmed a lot of what I already knew from medical testing, but in addition gave me information on the root causes so that I can treat them. I’ve had 2 great experiences so far. I wouldn’t recommend the place if you can’t do stairs (there’s no elevator and the stairs are steep) or if you’re looking for a high-​end luxurious place. Guess what mom’s getting for her next birthday…

Float Room Review Only: unfortunately I have to say: stay away. I’d read the reviews calling it «outdated», etc, but I’d really wanted to float, & this is the only place in NY w a float room (other than 1 other spa that has the worst reviews ever, including claims of feces in the water). I’m sure this was a really nice float-​room setup when it was 1^st installed, but they need to spend the cash to make necessary repairs, thoroughly clean/​disinfect, & install a system in the exterior shower/​locker room area to keep the float tub’s moisture from lurking & turning into mold & mildew. I’m FAR from a germaphobe or neat-​freak (I don’t blink twice about showering & changing at a public pool), & I can handle places that are a little «unkempt» or «locker-​room-​level» of clean, but this was below locker-​room-​clean. (Maybe we can nominate them for an Extreme Spa Makeover, or call Tabitha to set them straight! I’d love to see this place succeed, and a good float place is badly needed in this city.)
The walls of the float room itself have some ripples & bulges where the moisture has caused them to buckle over the years. The guy told me the music speaker hasn’t worked in years. It was dimly lit when I went in the float room, but I spotted small sections of mold/​algae/​mildew in the lower corners on the walls. The shower itself has lots of mildew in the grout, & the tiles are black so who knows what’s growing on them. They should keep their spa at least as clean as I keep my bathroom – (I don’t even clean my bathroom that often, but it is WAY cleaner than this one). I was glad I brought flipflops & my own towel & toiletries, because I was pretty grossed out showering in that space (& it takes a LOT to gross me out). Unfortunately, after you’ve relaxed by floating, your muscles tense right up as soon as you get out & have to shower down in that gross shower. Other reviewers have stated that the exterior changing area is more like a locker room, and although I don’t require a lot from a bare-​bones «spa», this place needs to do a few simple upgrades to make this room clutter-​free & upgraded so that it at least feels like a nice, clean, tidy place that you don’t mind changing & showering in – right now, it reminds me more of a shower area that your kinda-​crazy-​kinda-​hoarder-​dollar-​store-​shopping-​great-​aunt might have in her house: Crappy old towel shelves from the dollar store, a tiny hair-​dryer that is permanently attached to the wall like you’d find in a seedy motel, and they have a bunch of plastic bath scrubbies hanging around, but they’re not sealed & don’t look new – so I assume they’ve been used & then washed & hung out for reuse: no thanks. As someone else pointed out: shampoo etc are in a push-​dispenser glued to the wall of the shower – is it really that hard to install an IKEA shower shelf & have «nice» bottles of toiletries for spa visitors?
As for the float: yes, it was very relaxing, & my muscles have never been looser (until I had to get out & shower in the mildew-​shower, then I tensed up again). But I also suspect the float tub is maybe not cleaned as regularly as it should be, because: …I wound up calling them a few days after my float because I got ear infections in both ears, even though I used ear plugs. (I haven’t had an ear infection since I was 4.) I asked if the water had been cleaned recently or not, as I was concerned I might develop other health problems if the ear infections were due to something in the water, rather than just water getting caught in my ears. The guy was concerned about my ears, and was nice about me calling, but mostly just gave me ear infection advice (saying «it’s just water trapped in your ears»). He also told me that the water is so salty that no bacteria can grow (then how is mold growing on the walls of the place?) and he said that they completely changed the water after every floater – maybe this is true, but I’m skeptical, since I was told to hurry my shower for the next floater booked in the next hour block right after me, but I didn’t see any staff go in after I left the room to do any maintenance/​water-​changing…& I certainly didn’t see anyone «readying» the «new» water right before my float session began. Don’t get me wrong, they were nice people, it was reasonably priced, they don’t mean any ill intent, & floating IS incredibly relaxing & wonderful. But they need to clean & renovate this float area before they allow people to use it. Sadly, unless another CLEAN spa opens a float room, I’ll have to float only when I’m in some other town with a reputable, clean float room, because I’m not coming back to La Casa, & I’m sure as hell not trying out the other «poop tub» float place that is also in h

I go here for the float tank. Its big and roomy. More of a giant shower than a tank. Everyone is super nice and really helpful. Wish I had a tank in my house. This is the place to go for floatation. I called blue light floatation but the guy was a jerk. These people were super nice.

Got a flotation session here for my birthday and really enjoyed it. The man working that day was very friendly and welcoming and the overall atmosphere itself was calm and relaxing.
I was hoping for a bit more of a sensory-​deprivation experience, but I kept floating into the corners of the flotation tub which kept grounding me in reality. Also, even with earplugs in I could hear music occasionally coming from other parts of the building, but that’s a New York problem, and not the fault of the spa.
But even though I couldn’t really lose myself in the flotation experience it was still really soothing and forced me to blow the dust off of some of my meditation skills which is always a good thing. I did feel very relaxed and exfoliated afterwards, and would like to try it again.

La Casa Day Spa is a fantastic place and I can’t believe that everyone and their mom isn’t beating down the door to get an appt. The setting is very relaxed and extraordinarily peaceful.
I got my first colonic here today and it was a much different experience than I had pictured in my head. First of all, the room is very calming rather than sterile and cold. Cher was very friendly and great at putting me at ease and making sure I was comfortable. She was professional and respectful of the situation at hand. Not chatty like some spa staff we’ve all encountered. She asked questions about my lifestyle and diet to make recommendations on how I could improve my digestive health.
I enjoyed my experience so much that I scheduled my next appt before I left. I’m very interested to try a float on my next visit!
The only «note» I can make about La Casa is that it could use a cleaning lady. The treatment room, lobby and changing room were all neat and tidy, but the bathroom was in need of some attention. Not in an offputting way, but more along the lines of the small things we notice in our own homes and accept out of our own laziness.

The waiting room in this spa is really relaxing. nice hardwood floors, a cozy vibe with almost tropical décor. I went here for floatation, I read about it and figured it was just the thing I needed. The guy who was working (name slips my mind) was really helpful and explained everything to me which was nice because I had no idea what I was walking into.
The floatation itself is kind of a crazy idea, but I can see if I did it a few more times I would really get into it. The facility though, wasn’t the greatest. I expected a lot from just being in the waiting room, but the room with the floatation pool reminded me of a locker room at a swimming pool. It just didn’t have that spa type of environment at all (even though the rest of the spa and the massage rooms look really nice). There is a shower in the same room as the pool, but the soap and shampoo (no conditioner) were in this wall mounted device, and after using it I really didn’t feel that clean-​and you need to shower after because there is so much salt from the pool. I would just expect that for what you are paying, and at a spa, you would have a nice line of products to use. So in that aspect, after the floatation I was relaxed, but I didn’t feel so clean-​I was using some crappy soap. I just think the facility itself and their products could use an upgrade. If I were to go again, I’d bring my own shampoo/​conditioner/​soap to use.
Maybe my expectation is not accurate, I don’t know what other floatation tanks/​pools are like since I’ve never done it, but I was told if you want to experience floatation, go to this spa because it’s so nice. I guess I can do a little more research…

I’ve been obsessed with the idea of floating for a while now, and when I discovered that La Casa has a floatation room, I knew I had to go. The spa itself has a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere that reminds me of being in a bungalow. It sets the tone for what customers can expect for the rest of their time at La Casa.
For all you float snobs out there: it is indeed a room, not a tank. This was my first time floating, so I can’t speak to which is better. I wish I could remember the name of the gentleman who was working there that day. He was very helpful and explained everything to me thoroughly. They provide shampoo and soap for you to use before entering the tank to make sure no excess dirt and oil gets into the water. You then step into the room, close the opaque black door behind you, sit in the tub and lay back.
I feel like I made a few rookie mistakes. 1) I really should have given myself some time with the lights on to get adjusted to the sensation of being weightless before turning the light off. Complete darkness and weightlessness all at the same time can be disorienting. 2) I should have just been honest with myself and used the little inflatable pillow from the get-​go. I thought I could just «force» my neck muscles to relax, but if I had used the inflatable pillow from the beginning I would have gotten better results 3) I should NOT have shaved before floating. Definitely felt the sting in a few places 4) I should have asked the gentleman to keep the music off. The deep bassy tones under the water were almost deafening at points
As far as what I actually experienced, well, I’ll let you all try it for yourself. I’ve read about a lot of different experiences, and I think everyone will have different results. If you are itching to float, I would definitely do it at La Casa!

I went to La Casa a few days ago to get a colonic. I had never gotten one done before, so I was naturally very nervous to have something shoved up my ass. But I felt very comfortable at this place. The waiting room is filled with comfy chairs and plants and relaxing décor. All the equipment they use is very clean and they explain everything to you before they do it to make you feel at ease. My colonic was not uncomfortable at all and after, they gave me suggestions and ways to change my diet that would better my health. They were very hospitable and professional and I would definitely recommend his place.

I agree with most of what I see posted about this place. And I know most people don’t talk about this stuff in polite company, but if you are ever going to get «colon therapy» (aka a colonic), you should get it done by Sher. I really can’t imagine the experience going better unless there was a unicorn holding my hand and a Pegasus massaging my temples. That’s all I’m gonna say about that.

The service is good, the people at La Casa make you feel at home and comfortable. I had the Body Polish and it was not up to my expectations. I thought the sea salt rub would be done to brush off the dead skin but all I got was the person applying the sea salt rub as if it were a lotion instead of a rub. I wanted her to really apply pressure to the rub on my skin. The actual spa is due for a make over– the plants by the window were dead and dried up and there was dust in a lot of places. Overall, the service was satisfactory.

I agree with the first review, granola vibe all the way.
Went for a day of treating myself to pampering with a friend
from out of town. Was hopeful and excited about this place
because the prices seemed reasonable for a deep tissue
massage.
Looks outdated, but people are friendly and the place is basic.
My masseuse was good, very strong! My friend got a salt
bath and said it was awesome.
There were lots of posters of the digestive system and tons
of appointments seem to be coming in for colonics. I have
never had one, but it freaked me out a little bit to think of
people getting their poop sucked out in all these different
rooms around me.