This is the most incredible place. Not just a spa pushing product and treating surface problems- they really care about your individual health, skin type, and overall well-being. Lanshin has a knowledgeable and effective team of badass women who are masters in their industry. The last time I walked in they were taking a quick remote class on new techniques. They are constantly striving to provide the best care and the best recommendations for their clients. I would recommend to anyone looking for a more holistic approach to beauty.
From the friendly staff to the soothing ambiance, Lanshin creates a welcoming environment that immediately puts you at ease. As an athlete who doesnt stretch as much as I should, my therapeutic massage sessions with Ruth have helped me tremendously with tension I have built up from stress and overuse. It is a great way to escape and treat yourself to a thoroughly relaxing experience.
Sandra changed my life, or should I say given me my life back. She is one of the most intuitive and talented healers I have ever been treated by. Her knowledge of acupuncture and eastern herbal medicine is truly remarkable. I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about Sandra and her team and have no reservations in recommending her.
Karins hands are the perfect combination of sensitive and strong and she approaches her facials with vast knowledge and intuitive genius. Her sweet and caring nature create an atmosphere of healing and ease. I honestly didnt know my skin could look and feel as great as it did. I cannot recommend Karin highly enough!
Its always an amazing experience when I visit Lanshin and Britta is wonderful. I leave blissed out and my skin feels super grateful. I see it get better and better as the days progress after my treatments.Feels like magic!Highly recommended.
I have been seeing Britta for years now and love seeing her even more now that she is at Treatment by Lanshin. The space and staff are so welcoming and their holistic approach is so cohesive and genuine. I swear by the products they stock and Britta always steers me in the right direction with her dietary, skincare, and general wellness advice. I cant say enough good things!
Massages by Ruth are the highlight of my weekend. She is the perfect balance of masseuse and physical therapist, always working with me to improve the aches and pains Im feeling. I leave not just feeling relaxed, but also like Im making a lasting difference to my body, and this is what differentiates the Lanshin experience from other massages Ive had in the past. Not only is she a excellent practitioner, but shes also a wonderful person. Everyone who works at Lanshin is so friendly and welcoming, it really feels like a community. I couldnt recommend Ruth and Lanshin more!
Brittas facials are like nothing Ive ever experienced before - and Ive been to a lot of places. She is very intuitive and showers my skin with so much TLC during my level 3 facials. Treatment by Lanshin is a tranquil and friendly place.
I had my share of facials and I know when a facial is outstanding, not only by the way it feels during the treatment, but how I feel when I leave and most importantly: how I look! I had my first facial with Karin at Treatment by Lanshin a month ago and I felt absolutely like heaven. She has the magic touch! I felt she really paid attention to little nuances in my skin, drier near my scalp and a bit oilier around my nose, and when I left I felt my skin was balanced, clean, nourished and glowing. The products they select for the facials are all organic and made in small batches by companies I love and respect. I know they only hire top notch estheticians there and I am sure to return at least once a month. I wish I could it give 10 stars!
Sandra is the best acupuncturist I’ve ever been to. She is so thorough and her sessions are personalized. My acupuncture and cupping sessions with her helped incredibly with my stress and back pain.
I cant say enough great things about Sandra and her hands of holistic healing. Sandra helped me alleviate pain that I thought I would never shake, melting away scar tissue that seemed relentless. My surgeon was so impressed with how I healed. And if that is not enough of a recommendation, Sandra has built her practice around a great staff specifically Ruth and Teruko who are incredible with their hands when it comes to giving a massage. I truly feel whole and healed after having an appointment with her and her team....my body and I are eternally grateful.
Britta is a skincare wizard fairy goddess. The first time I came to see her, she really listened to me and my issues with my skin. I wish I could underline and make bold the word listen. So many facialists I have seen do a very general routine without trying to figure out what the root of the problem is. Britta goes so much deeper than the skin. She is a healer. I feel so lucky to have found her. She has become a friend and I finally feel more confident with my skin. I even go without make up, sometimes! :) Thank you, Queen B!
Im here to share my reviews already published on Yelp - they are LONG but if you are really serious about your skin youll want all the details. Short story is Britta is AMAZING and the entire Lanshin team is a pleasure.------Update from 8/17/15:I feel compelled to give an update, since its been over a year now, and Im still getting my treatments from Britta! Im getting married next year and have begun treatments every 6 weeks religiously, and I look forward to every one. Brittas keeping my skin in excellent shape for my big day, and will continue to do so post-wedding. She only gets more advanced and thoughtful with her technique and philosophy. Even if theres another place that is just as committed to natural products, you want HER to do your facials and skin care because she is very bespoke in regards to her process. She assesses what YOU need for your skin and adjusts accordingly. She also makes herself available between appointments in case of any major questions or feedback, which I find to be extremely professional and unheard of at most other skin care centers.All of the products Ive bought at Treatment by Lanshin are AMAZING as well. They last a super long time, and actually work, and are like food and nourishment for your skin, to keep it supported, hydrated, and healthy - NOT harsh chemicals that will thin your skin and make it look pretty now and terrible later on in life because its also more vulnerable to the elements. The entire staff has a hand in trying and testing products, to make sure they always carry the BEST on the market for their clients home care.Go now and also be sure to check out the reviews for Treatment by Lanshin for acupuncture, massage, orthobionomy, nutritional health coaching - I havent had any of these but I plan to!My first review from 4/7/14:Britta is wonderful - very intelligent and professional. I have had facials at many big and small establishments around Manhattan - by far she has the best approach. She is very good at making you feel at ease, and her extractions are thorough yet gentle. A rare find! Her products are all well-researched - they are of the highest quality and all organic, and without fillers/unnecessary chemicals. She always leaves my face looking healthy and feeling soft.She will send you home with samples of the regimen she recommends, which is also in its own way relaxing - no need to change your regimen until youve tried it out at home for a few days. I did in fact change my regimen to follow exactly the products she recommended, and Im so much happier. The easy regimen works so well for me.She just gets it - the experience of having a facial is supposed to make you feel good, and each step of her process is stress-free and relaxing. My skin is super soft, improving in texture and tone, my redness has decreased significantly, and my dryness has been cured. If you are looking for top-of-the-line results, service, and experience, you should definitely make an appointment ASAP. I look forward to my appointment every 4-6 weeks! Thank you Britta!
Ive received a few facials from Britta and shes amazing! Shes obviously skilled, and creates an extremely relaxing environment. For my most recent, I splurged for the LEVEL 2: Jade Gua Sha Restore Facial and it was so worth it. I have some scarring on my face from a procedure I had years ago and I saw improvement from just one treatment. Ill definitely be going back!
There is not enough praise in the world I can possibly heap onto Lanshin, their therapists, services, staff, facility. They are so thorough, attentive, kind, and its been an overall wonderful experience.Ive been going to Lanshin for several months now, for autoimmune and chronic pain issues. I began acupuncture with Samantha, then eventually started ortho-bionomy with Teruko.Samantha is so thorough and knowledgable in her acupuncture work. She tailors each session to your long term goals but also assesses whats been going on recently with your health. For example, if I had food poisoning that week, she will focus on relieving that area in conjunction with my broader issues. She also incorporates other gentle practices besides needle work depending on your needs. Every time I leave an acupuncture session with Samantha I am totally relaxed and any discomfort or pain is relieved. Samantha is also incredibly warm and kind. For anyone nervous about starting acupuncture, I can guarantee Samantha will make you feel welcomed and calm.Not only is Samanthas acupuncture work the best Ive ever had, but she takes time to give holistic lifestyle recommendations based on her observations and your needs. Ive experienced so many benefits from Samanthas acupuncture in terms of long term pain relief, and her recommendations have been enormously helpful as well. I even convinced my father, who was skeptical about acupuncture, to start seeing Samantha, and he is absolutely sold!Several weeks through acupuncture, Sam recommended ortho-bionomy, which I would describe as a more holistic, gentle form of physical therapy. It retrains your body to move in ways that it has built resistance based on past injury, posture issues, or just embedded muscular/joint habits. Teruko is so incredibly knowledgable and I wouldnt be surprised if ortho bionomy starts to get very popular, because it is just so effective. Ortho has helped me completely transform my posture, the way I walk, it has elongated my spine, alleviated a lumbar issue and helped my joints become more limber. Ive experienced so much pain relief thanks to Terukos work. Orthobionomy is very gentle and Teruko takes painstaking care to make sure she is aware of whats going on with your body and to respond in kind. Shes very kind and friendly also, and will definitely put anyone whos anxious about the experience at ease.I also had a massage by Ruth, who is very, very talented. It was the best massage Ive had in years, and she paid special attention to particular pain issues. Its clear that all the therapists at Lanshin are extremely well-trained and integrative in their work and practices.Additionally, Shirley and other staff are so, so nice and accommodating. The space is very relaxing, with tea and water always available, as well as wonderful products for purchase.I am SO glad I found Lanshin. I expect to keep going as long as I am in New York, and continue to recommend their services to all of my friends and family. They are incredibly attentive and I have been beyond impressed with their holistic and RESULTS-PRODUCING work. Wish there was more than 5 stars to give. The best!
I started going to Lanshin for adult acne that flared up after I went off birth control. First I went to Britta for facials and then she recommended I also do some internal work so I started going to Sandra for acupuncture. They both seriously know what they are doing and take a very holistic approach to solving the problem. They have both helped my tremendously and talk about not just skin deep ways to attack the issue, but healthy eating, physical and mental habits for overall improvement. I trust them both implicitly and highly recommend seeing them for any issues you might have. They will either be able to help or steer you in the right direction. Sandra is super thorough in her questions and approach, taking everything into consideration as we try to get to the root cause. And Britta give the best facial youve ever had- Im not even red afterwards!
Not to be dramatic, but this place has changed my life. Ive been seeing Teruko for ortho-bionomy for a couple of years, and have not only seen a drastic improvement in my breathing and alignment, but in my overall physical comfort and awareness of whats going on with my body. Teruko is always so dialed in to what the body needs, and she is great with giving self-care tips so that you can tune up between visits. I also see Britta for facials, and that lady will leave you feeling glowy inside and out. She uses all-natural everything, so there are no harsh chemical smells, no burning sensation - just aaaah! The overall vibe here is very warm and welcoming, and Sandra and the rest of the team are great at making a bodywork experience both informative and relaxing. Its kind of like having a spa day with your girlfriends, if your girlfriends are highly-educated mind/body experts with an arsenal of tips and tools to make you feel amazing.
Amazing experience. Beautiful, calming space. From acupuncture, to herbs, to ortho-bionomy, to gua sha, my experience has been top notch every time. Teruko (ortho-bionomy) has helped me immeasurably with chronic pain issues. The owner, Sandra has created a truly special studio. I cannot recommend Treatment by Lanshin highly enough.
Huge fan. I have been a client of Sandra (acupuncture) and Turiko (orthobionomy/massage) for 6 months and I am already planning to kidnap them both if they ever leave Williamsburg. Seriously though, the physical space that Sandra has created at Lanshin is a reflection of her knowledge and her way with patients: intimate, focused, effective, and serene. She has worked with me through two recent surgeries and I credit her acupuncture and guidance with herbs in speeding my recovery process. It has been remarkable. We are also working on recurrent vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss, and I am seeing steady improvement. She is a great listener and has an ease in the treatment room that allows her to switch modalities based on need (sometimes mid session) which has been highly effective for me. Literally, she just seems to know what my body needs and what to do. Working with her is a joy.Turiko is a freaking whiz - I will admit I had never heard of orthobionomy before I went to Lanshin (went in for a massage w/ Turiko which was great); I had been a devoted deep tissue, if it doesnt hurt youre not using enough pressure sort of massage person. So the concept of very light adjustment and listening to the body really smacked of some sort of woo-woo new age crap to me. But, I tried a combo Orthobionomy/ deep tissue massage, figuring what the hell Ill give it a whirl....And it was major. From recurrent neck pain, to the hearing loss issues mentioned above, Turiko is working on all of these with me via Orthobionomy and I cannot speak highly enough of the results - far more profound and gentle than the western massage techniques I have tried religiously in the past. The results speak for themselves and in concert with Sandras acupuncture I am feeling so, so good. Energy is up, posture and skeletal issues are resolving.... Im really pleased with the results so far.If you are looking for acupuncture and massage modalities, I highly recommend you try Lanshin.
Super relaxing and helpful!
Good food, small place, some noise due to small rooms.