Reviews of West Coast Forest Massage (Massage Therapist)

alexrobotify

I'm convinced these people have magic hands

Stephanie Chenard

My boyfriend and I went for a 90-minute deep tissue massage last week and were thoroughly satisfied. The staff were very friendly and took great care of us. Thank you for making our stay in Vancouver comfortable! :)

Bella

Amazing massage, super relaxing can’t wait to go back

Margaret Hohner

Thank you so much to Lynne and Vanessa for their fabulous massage! I have never experienced anything like it! I was so impressed I made appointments for my two daughter's, my niece and my sister, all of whom thought their massage experience was truly amazing! We will be back!

Scott Shope

Great massage, good price and comfortable setting!

Kyla Wilson

WOW!!! Amazing. Beautiful spa, clean, fresh and so relaxing! Talented & sweet staff. Thank You!!!

JONATHAN HOLDING

Phenomenal 90 min session. Really got stuck into some serious tight spots. Highly recommend!

Hajer Awatta

Exceptional and friendly staff! I've had massages with Lynn and Elvie and they are both FANTASTIC! Definitely recommend them.

Ellen Tsang

Great Swiss massage. Nice and relaxing interior. Lynne was very friendly and even taught me two stretches to target my problem areas after the massage.

Dan Aiken

Bad reception. Bad service. Not RMT as advertised.

Christina T.

If you are searching for a spa to visit, look no further! West Coast Forest Medical Spa & Massage is such a find! Lynne, spa owner, is very friendly and willing to suggest options to work on problem areas. I always look forward to going again after my appointment!

Heather McDonald

I'm delighted to have discovered West Coast Forest Massage! It's rare that you find a massage therapist with such a thorough understanding of anatomy, but that is precisely why I go here. I'm an athlete and keeping in the game is highly important to me. Lynne has fingers with eyes it seems, she will always find the tight spots that even I'm not aware of! The spa itself is clean and beautiful with soft music to blissfully lull you to relaxation. Highly recommend!

SP P

Had an amazing massage on my first visit. I like strong massages and they are hard to find. I was so impressed with my massage! I recently went again and... guess what? SAME QUALITY MASSAGE AS FIRST VISIT! This place is seriously awesome and worth every dollar, whether you book with an RMT or not! Highly recommended

Sage Moon

My husband and I have been coming here for a few months now and have loved every massage we've had! Lynn, the owner, is wonderful. She is responsive, flexible with scheduling, and has an excellent memory concerning our individual styles and areas of concern. The prices are great and the massages are the best I've ever had.

Ben Valenzuela

Close to work (St. Paul's Hospital)

chris chackal

Lynn, the owner, is extremely good at what she does. She hires very adequate staff as well, in her absence. This is the real deal. The massages are absolute quality, professional, and unique each visit. Also, dont mind the 1 star below, this isnt a corporation with agents on 24/7 standby, its a small place with an extremely skilled owner.

Stella Cho

Elviie was amazing! Best RMT session I’ve had. She is very knowledgeable & professional.

britt permien

As a person who moves regularly around the globe and requires ongoing massage, I have regular practitioners in various locations. Lynn and Alvin at Westcoast are right up there! They are top professionals, really listen to what area I need help with and go the extra mile to uncover underlying problems which they’ll immediately address. The clinic is also a lovely space, very clean and peaceful.

Benjamin Hazlehurst

Amazing experience, I received a groupon as a gift for this location and I couldn't be happier with the service and welcomeness. Amazing customer care and knowledge of the trade!

Saqueib Khan

We have been a regular customer at West Coast Forest Spa since early 2014 and that says a whole lot considering we drive from Coquitlam area for Lynne's healing touch! Lynne and her staff are very accommodating and professional. The consistent high quality and reasonable rates makes this a rare spa. Their deep tissue and hot stone massage is to die for - no exaggeration here because we have tried several spas, clinics, both high and low end (Greater Vancouver, Lower Mainland and Victoria). In addition to all the comments other reviewers have posted, we would add that Lynne (the owner) is a wonderful human being and truly takes the time to make the experience as memorable as possible.

Keith Lloyd

I have been seeing Lynne at West Coast Forest Massage regularly for the last 8 months and I can truly say she is AMAZING! My back, shoulders and neck haven't felt this good is a very long time. Her technique is perfect for me and I highly recommend you go see her! She uses every means in her arsenal to get you better and healing... including cupping!

Kathryn Cullum

I was able to get scheduled for a 90 minutes session same day. Lyne was so professional, yet friendly. She was able to identify all my trouble spots and target them thoroughly. The overall experience was exactly what I needed during this short visit to Vancouver. I will be coming back the next time I am in town.

Theresa Thomas

Elviie was amazing!

Dinara Zhenissova

I love accupuncture sessions here with Alvin! I had back injury 10yrs ago, and therefore suffer from back pain quite often. I have tried a lot treatments. So far, Alvin's accupuncture is the only thing that helps me and relieves all pain and stiffness.

Andy Pinson

I had a fantastic experience, Christine was lovely and very professional. The massage was absolutely perfect and I would definitely highly recommend Westcoast to anyone.

Yorick van W

Unbelievable. They tried so hard to fit me in when I arrived as a walk in. They even had to split my appointment between two therapists. And without exaggerating I can say that both were mind blowing. I came in with a bad back ache and walked out straight. Tremendous.

Val

I love it !!

Lauren Jarvis

Lynne is outstanding! I can easily say I had the best, most relaxing massage I’ve ever had in my life. She will be my go-to when in Vancouver. I like the simplicity of the location - it’s not over the top which some people may prefer but most of the time those places are overrated. It’s hard to find a place so authentic with people who have lots of experience! I highly recommend this place.

Caroline Walker

Great massage with Chelsea to work on some nagging sport related problems. Highly recommended.

Jessica Fernandes

Excellent! My sessions with Elviie always pass so quickly! She has small but powerful hands, magic hands! Also she gives great tips about your posture, shoes, and exercises. Good communication, not excessively talking. During stressful times with COVID and crisis, I could relax, reduce tension and anxiety. I've been to three different places in Vancouver Downtown, and Elviie was the best RMT experience so far. Thank you so much!

Dragana

I had a compressed disk in my lower back. It caused it to re occur a nerve inflammation in my neck. When it would inflame my whole shoulder blade down to my hands and toes would be so tight I can't even lift a glass or raise my hand above my head. I went for my first massage today and Lynne is amazing and most caring person I ever met. The price is amazing.

Kate Martinez

I met with Lynne for an hour massage. She was professional and highly skilled in tackling my stressed out neck and shoulder muscles. It was a good experience all around including convenient location and clean and pleasant facilities. I am planning on returning and making this part of my weekly routine to counter work stress.

Paul Nguyen

Westcoast Forest Medical Spa was very accommodating. I had a great experience with my massage. I will definitely be using their services again.

Dara Kenny

Excellent service , Very Professional and friendly environment .

Olga Gomez Ortega

Last week I got a massage therapy with Chris as I have an shoulder injury. He always explain the procedure making me feel comfortable and confident. After the massage I've feeling excellent. Also he's really friendly and very knowledgeable.

Yeganeh Mehrbod

Lynne is amazing! She's not an RMT, but she does wonder. She listens to the clients and tries to resolve the issues while paying attention to the overall health. My mother has very tense, yet sensitive muscles and Lynne has been helping her a lot. The location is very convenient as well, with lots of relatively cheap street parking.

S. K.

I've been going to a lot of different Spas throughout the Vancouver area and this one is by far my favourite Spa! Why is that? Very professional and caring service! They really do care about you and you can feel and see it. Due to long business hours it is very easy to get an appointment and they make sure you will get what you want. Clean and comfy rooms. Heating pats. But what I find most impressive is the price/performance ratio! Don't forget the Spa is located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver and these locations usually charge more but not this one. You can get a 90 minute massage for as less as 79 Dollar!!! And as I have already mentioned: The level of professionalism is beyond any other Spa I have tried. You won't be disappointed! (My recommendation: Lynne or Stefanie)

Rauza Zhenissova

This is hands down the best spa in town. Owner Lynne goes out of her way to make your visit the best experience. She is very accommodative, has magical hands. I feel like a jellyfish after her massage, she knows what to do to relieve pain and tension. Brought my friends here few times and all of them rave about Lynne as well. I would give this place 10 stars if I could.

Elizabeth Royal

Lynne is friendly, considerate, and amazing at what she does. She has earned a loyal returning customer.

Eugenia Wu

Lynne was an amazing therapist. She was very accommodating for appt times. The facility was clean and soothing, and Lynne gave the best massage I've had in Vancouver. All my back pain was gone!

Anthony Cohen

I visited here for the 1st time on recommendation from my wife. I saw Alfred for acupuncture treatment to help relieve post concussion symptoms (headaches, migraines and sore neck). I have to say, I am feeling 10 times better than I was going in to the treatment. I will continue to see Alfred as well as highly recommend West Coast Forest Massage to others!

Len Dominelli

Had a very good experience with the the team here. Will definitely be back

Anna B W

I had a great experience! I went on a Social Shopper deal and I am usually disappointed but I will definitely be back. The interior is beautiful and the staff are warm and welcoming. My massage was one of the best and the masseuse was considerate. No complaints!

VERONIKA SHAYTAROVA

The best place for real massages, not "soft touching". I was helped with back pain in a few sessions. Highly recommend RMT Elviia, her strong fingers will fix anything.

Stephanie Ridgeway

I was lucky enough to get a last minute booking with Lynne, and I'm so thankful I did! She was welcoming, kind, and she massaged behind my ear in a way that made my jaw unclench for the first time in 10 years. When I got home, my hubby even said I looked like a different person. Can't thank you enough, Lynne! You'll be seeing lots of me!

Jan Depta

Fantastic place. Stayed for a couple of days here in Vancouver for a Congress. Had a deep tissue massage from Lynn. Very relaxed afterwards and helped relaxing my shoulders a lot. Booked immediately another appointment while here.

John Pickersgill SR

This is a gem of a spa located right DT , fantastic people with great energy. You cannot beat their 1 1/2 hour special for only $79.00 ( plus tip ) Every time I leave there I feel amazing. Love it !

Andrés Ruiz Echauri

I got a really good massage at West Coast Forest Medical Spa. The instalations are perfect, without luxuries, just the needs to do the best body and massages therapies. Really clean and a very friendly and proffesional staff.

Katia Hammerer

Great place! Im visiting Vancouver and needed to find someone to help me recover from many injuries. Lynne has been amazing! She's super nice and her hands work wonders! Ive been there twice already and going back for more!

zhe tang

Alfred is the best acupuncturist I ever had. Very professional and amazing skills, comfortable environment. I had knee issue for over a year, I tried many acupuncture, massage therapy, Physiotherapy nothing really fix the problem. I am so lucky met Alfred couple months ago by walk in. He really knowledgeable and friendly. After 5 sessions I found my knee pain disappeared, now in 8th sessions I can totally do regular workout. Highly recommend his services.

Rosemarie Cooper

My mother and I had a wonderful massage including hot stones which was just the ticket after an afternoon of heavy lifting and moving boxes. We both felt relaxed and rejuvenated, and I look forward to making a return visit soon.

Jim Grubaugh

Professional, athlete that gets it. Nothing sketchy.

Stephen C.

My review is strictly based on my experience with Alvin for acupuncture services. I've seen him probably 3x and my issues were the following: - more concerned about selling additional products than the actual healing i.e. herbal supplements and patches - communication rather lack of - just went straight to the acupuncture without asking about the history of the problem - inserted needles in areas that were not even relevant to the problem I dont rate companies or people unless there are clear reasons and based on my experience I would not recommend him. He wasn't rude, but felt the overall service provided was useless which ultimately is my main concern.

Odette Yeh

(This rating is merely for their booking service and communication) My first encounter with them was December 2016, I booked an appointment using their online booking method. I waited a couple days, no reply, decided to phone them. A man with a heavy accent answered my phone call. As far as I could understood, they were having problem with their email. I ended up not going there because the queue was til late January and I wouldn't be in Vancouver at that time. March 2017, I booked an appointment using their online system again because I had trouble communication with their receptionist. They finally replied after 3 days at late night, confirming my appointment. I asked if it's possible to change the time to 2 hours later because I booked it last week, and I had made plan with friends. (this part was my fault) They replied instantly (it was at the odd hour of 5 am) apologizing for no being able to accept my request, and kindly offer me other time slots. Other time slots did not work for me so I decided to cancel my plan with friends and accept the original appointment. No reply, I sent another email to check with them. And after 30 min I finally receive a reply (almost a day after their last mail), telling me that they can't offer me the original appointment. This just seem odd to me because they were able to email me at 5 am, but they weren't able to do it during their regular hours. I even replied to them right away, it just seemed unlikely that they offered my original appointment slot to another patient at 5 am? Overall, we had very poor communication. It left a bad taste in my mouth, resulting with me losing interest in going there ever again.

Jenna Qualtrough

Very good massage therapist. Continued to check in with pressure changes and my satisfaction. The only downside was the light above the sink in the room was quite bright and made the room less cozy. Otherwise, very friendly therapist and manager and great service all round.

Conor Morrissey

Fantastic massage

Varsha

Lynne is a fantastic masseuse! She uses such mighty power to loosen up the knots, and it worked! I highly recommend this place and will likely return for my next massage when I'm in town!

Jillian

I had a wonderful deep tissue massage from Lynne today. I highly recommend her and can’t wait to get back. Great massage and fair prices Thanks Lynne

Mhmmd

I’ve had the best massage Lynne!

Dianne

I run and play a variety of sports regularly, so I am a big fan of deep tissue massage. But as some of you may have found, it isn't easy finding a place downtown that has reasonable rates and really good deep tissue. Over the years, I've gone to both spas and clinics with varying results. With a few exceptions, high end spas charge a lot (more than $2 per minute) and seem to focus more on pampering than really getting in the tight muscles. I preferred going to clinics, but since I'm on a budget, I couldn't go often. I decided to try West Coast Forest because I found a groupon for two massages for $75. My first visit was back in December. The booking process was easy. I left a message and they got back to me within a couple hours. I saw Lynne and I don't know if she is an RMT or not, but she gave me the best deep tissue massage I've ever had! She asked me about my injuries and focused the therapy not only on those sore spots but also on the surrounding muscles. As a runner herself, she understood that my back pain is also related to tightness in the glutes and IT band etc. The pressure was as strong as I needed it to be, at points that have been needing a good kneading. I went for my second groupon massage in January. Since then, I've seen Lynne once more in March at their promotional rate of $89 for a 90-minute massage. This was a longer session and included hot stone massage as well as deep tissue. It felt amazing! I hurt my back lifting something in the wrong way about three days before this so I was a bit worried, but Lynne was careful yet competent. I slept soundly that evening. I'm not sure if she is RMT but she provides a great service. I know I should try the other therapists there but it's hard to choose someone else, given the quality of her services. I recommend a visit there if you love deep tissue. In case you like less pressure, I'm sure she can accommodate you. I believe their promotional rate of $89 for 90 minutes is valid for the whole year. The only thing I'm not sure about is that the website says they are open until about 10 p.m. but my experience is that they open until about 8 p.m.

T Jang

Super knowledgeable ! Lynn work on my old joint shoulder injury and really helped me to ease the pain caused by my activity. She was professional and had strong hands. She runs on time and has a great energy about her . Highly recommended!

Andy Abbani

Go see Chelsea. Life changer !

Amber Downing

Always a great massage! Love it here!

Stephanie C

I've been to a handful of RMTs in Yaletown but Elviie is my favourite! She's very knowledgeable if I ever have any questions or concerns and she is able to apply a good amount of pressure to knots.

Matthew Menzies

Very happy to have found Elviie! She is a strong and intuitive RMT, and is attentive to specific areas of concern. I greatly appreciate her conscientiousness and care throughout the entirety of every treatment. Appointments are easy to book online, and the downtown location is convenient. The West Coast Forest clinic's cleaning and safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic also seem to be extremely thorough.

Rhea Ravanera

Cassandra was great. Her massage really helped with my back and shoulder pain. Will definitely come back.

Alex S

Had an acupuncture sessions with Alfred. Effective and painless treatment. Came with the back pain ussues. Could feel the difference after second session. Also helped me to improve sleep quality.

Janet Hohner

West Coast Forest Massage was great. I was able to get an appointment without a long wait and once there, I was treated professionally. My massage was done by Lynne and she was amazing. I needed a deep massage and she was able to find and release knots I didn't know were there. Thank you so much - I will be back!

Jason Woodroff

Great experience and talented masseuses. I've been a couple times now, and always leave feeling relaxed.

Leah Sikorski

My partner and I booked head to toe massages. Despite ordering the same package, we had dramatically different experiences. The package said there was aromatherapy and reflexology. I had a 2 minute foot massage with no aromatherapy at all. My partner requested light-medium massage and said he had to constantly remind his masseuse to touch him as he couldn't even feel it. The atmosphere itself is more clinical than spa. There are no candles, scents of any sort. My room had a window so it was bright and there was a lot of street noise. The music was a 10 second track on repeat...for the whole 90 minutes. No warm towel wipe down to get off the oil at the end. To be honest, while my masseuse was clearly skilled, I don't feel i got what I had paid for and I probably wouldn't go back here.

Jennie Muir

Westcoast Forest was able to accommodate my booking despite it being less than 24 hours and the service was phenomenal! Sitting long hours at a desk has taken a toll on me and Cassandra was able to address these tensions effectively and explain mindful ways to avoid it. She is a very good therapist and is very conscious of my body’s reactions. I will definitely return whenever I am back in Vancouver and will recommend Westcoast Forest Massage to family and friends. I walked out very relaxed and relieved!

Doug Vicic

Massage with Monique yesterday. She is knowledgeable, effective and very pleasant. Highly recommend her.

Markus

Really enjoyed the massage by Chris, my whole back felt warm for hours after, due to the relaxed muscles and improved circulation. Awesome

dennis prodahl

I needed a deep tissue massage to get my legs and arms going again after a accident I had. The staff has given me weekly incentive to keep me going. I have been to a lot of massage places over the last 20 some years and highly recommend West Coast Forest Massage.

Ag L

Lynne without doubt will take the time to understand what and were you pain is being generated from and try her best to ensure that you feel comfortable with the way she treats you. My wife and I both agree our massages here are the best we have received in Vancouver or Toronto. The packages deals are the by far a deal in Downtown Vancouver. Try her once and you will not go anywhere else.

Rui Chen

I am a physician, after working extremely long hours, have been suffering stiff neck and upper shoulders like most of my patients due to muscle spasm. I have been to many different massage therapists, clinics, and spas in the past until I came across West Coast Forest Medical Spa and Massage. I have been coming to this massage clinic for 2 years now. This is definitely the place I recommend to all my family members, patients, and friends. The massage therapists are one of the most professional, friendly, and experienced therapists I have encountered. They are able to perform deep tissue massage, relaxation, acupressure, hot stone, etc. No matter how stiff I felt before the massage sessions, I have always left feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and refreshed. The therapists have always been on time, accommodating my tight schedules. The Massage Spa itself is newly renovated, very clean, the atmosphere is comparable to the high-end Spas. The price here is the Most Affordable in town, and often has promotions. Highly recommend this place to anyone. They are also open 7 days a week, and will try their best to accommodate you whether you schedule ahead of time or come in as a walk-in.

Cort Wylie

I highly recommend this place for getting a massage. Lynn is talented and I always leave feeling better. I have been going on a regular basis for many months. 5 stars!