I have gotten a few massages in my day at various places. I always walked away feeling like I spent more than I received, mainly because I have so many knots and so much tightness in my back I never feel totally relieved. But now I know where to go! Xut is definitely not a super relaxing spa, you keep your clothes on and you can definitely hear the commotion of the SQ1 crowd, BUT they really really do work. I usually 20 or 30 minutes, and they basically work every single knot out, crack your back and beat you until you feel great. Also SUCH a good deal!
FoodieFan A.
Place rating: 4 Melrose, MA
Much to my friends chagrin(sp?), I LOVE this place! If you are looking for a serene spa like environment with peaceful music and dim lights, this is NOT your place. Because you will only be serenaded by loud mouthed Square 1 Mall trash. However, what XUT does offer is a hell of a massage. I get horrible knots in my back and neck and these staffers here always get them out. Their style of massage is not relaxing by any means, as they are very rough and dig into to your knots. I personally like this style, but if you are not into that, I would not recommend. They are cheap too at only $ 1 per hour. I usually go for 40 min and give the masseuse $ 50. Lisa is amazing as are the others! My only gripe is that sometimes the staff members will talk to each other in their native language while you are getting worked on(again, not a serene environment) and this can be annoying. As they say though, «you get what you pay for». Come here if you are in pain or have a knot in a particular area you need out and fast. don’t come here if you are expecting a soothing and peaceful experience with a bottle of water waiting for you at the end. We are talking about the Square 1 Mall.
Jami N.
Place rating: 5 Saugus, MA
I love love love it there! They’re awesome they have great prices and they know exactly what to do to have you walking out of there refreshed & relaxed. The older Chinese gentleman is the best there, he is highly trained in his field, I request him every time!
Chris C.
Place rating: 4 Wakefield, MA
This place is pretty decent and a good value. Massage is so expensive usually but this past year a bunch of places like this have been popping up making it more accessible to everyone. So there is no private room and you do not get naked and listen to soothing music like you are in Karate Kid or at a tea ceremony. What you get is a table massage mostly above the shirt. Also you can get a foot massage if you like too which I recommend. I usually do 15 back and 15 foot and come out a new man. Massages can be bought in $ 15 for 15 minute increments which is awesome because it means you can go and get«tuned» up more often than if you had to pay more. Usually massage places charge $ 60-$ 100 an hour and rarely can you find someplace that does ½ hour. I like this place because it is reasonable and good quality. The tables are separated by faux walls and it is reasonably quiet. The therapists are decently firm and the price you can not beat. I had been doing«chair» massage in some of the other for the past year but hands down this is now my place. If I am being cheap $ 15 in and out but Back and Foot for $ 30 is a sweet deals as well. Go get one!
Christa S.
Place rating: 3 Lynn, MA
I never see anyone walking in, and I never see anyone walking out. This review is for the looping videos they have playing in the front windows of someone’s foot getting rubbed. This place is good for foot fetishists.