Pocca Poca Spa Japanese Ganban Yoku — Spa in Winnipeg

Reviews of Pocca Poca Spa Japanese Ganban Yoku

• Jack

  Added 2016.07.01

  Someone else did a review and explained the entire process, so I won't do it here.
• Brian

  Added 2015.12.11

  Great experience and such a friendly environment. Ganban-yoku experience is a must. I had Cindy as my massage therapist and she was awesome! 10/10.
• Devin

  Added 2015.10.31

  Great Experience!
• Joshua

  Added 2015.10.12

  I have had pain for a long time. I have studied things to help my pain... I understand heat can relax muscles. I am just unsure if this particular thing helps out as much as they say. Time will tell. At the cost of $45 per visit, its not something you can easily go to all the time for the average joe however. I am not saying I disagree with him (its hard to since I haven't studied it), but I just somehow wasn't wholly convinced. Probably because its one of those, "This is good for everything." I guess you can argue its like water... which is also good for everything that ails you. So maybe?
• Justin

  Added 2015.07.22

  I'm not 100% sure on the science behind it as I have not looked into it, but the owner explained it and informed us he has studied it extensively.
• Carter

  Added 2015.07.03

  We had the private room for 2 + the facial and neck massage.
• Dominic

  Added 2015.05.30

  We were never rushed, and they never shorted us time for the fact we took a shower and arrived into the cool room at 10 past. They in fact, gave us extra time which I thought was very nice of them.
• Lauren

  Added 2015.03.23

  I enjoyed my experience.
• Landon

  Added 2015.01.21

  Ultimately its a nice new thing to try in Winnipeg.
• Chase

  Added 2014.06.09

  With competition like Thermea and Float (they are in the same price range), they will need to prove that their stones do have the healing properties they say. Most likely with more reviews pouring in, over time, people will get a better sense of if it is worth it.
• Xavier

  Added 2014.06.09

  I noticed they will be doing a monthly membership... so for someone with a lot of pain, if the science works as they say, it might be better for someone to go a lot for a period of time.
• Richard

  Added 2014.05.18

  Compared to say a float, this is a lot simpler since you don't have to get wet. You can go in, lay down, rest, and get out. We had 90 minutes, but after 60 minutes I was personally uncomfortable and ready to go. It was not the most comfortable thing for me and I had issues laying on the stone due to my back. This is not uncommon, and they did warn us that might be a thing. They did say we could use towels to prop up certain body parts to help, but for whatever reason I didn't ask for extras... nor am I certain I know where to place them.
• Cameron

  Added 2014.05.17

  They also never came to tell us to leave so it felt like they are very relaxed and not rigid so long as no one else needs the spot, which again, is very kind of them.
• Carter

  Added 2014.03.21

  My massage was great. I have a hip that is always out and a rib that hurts, with in 5 minutes of being in the massage he helped my hip and my rib.
• Luis

  Added 2014.02.20

  I would also skip the facial and neck massage if you are used to actual massages. If you are going all out for a gift, sure get it, but it isn't something substantial enough for me to recommend.
• Alex

  Added 2014.01.29

  The people who work there are exceptionally friendly. The owners are a couple.
• Xavier

  Added 2013.08.31

  For the last 45 minutes of the Ganban-yoku I was alone in the room it was amazing. (I will say as I was leaving after everything the place was getting busier, I just went at a slower time)
• Devin

  Added 2013.08.10

  My sister went here and her friend who was in car accident went here and after their session, they said their bodies felt so much better. I decided to try it out for myself. When you come in, you're immediately greeted warmly by the owners. Your shoes are to be removed at the entrance and they provided you with Japanese-style flip-flops to walk around with. I noticed how immaculately clean the entire place is. You'll be given a Japanese-style robe, large towel, small towel, locker key. If it's your first time, get there 15 mins prior to your appointment. They'll explain the process, and the waiver that you'll need to sign. In the changeroom, you'll remove all your clothing and change into the rob. Then the staff will briefly remind you of your allotted time and provide you a tumblr of water so you can stay hydrated throughout your session. There are 3 beds to choose from; Jade, Maifan Stone and Tourmaline. I chose the Tourmaline because it is described that it releases an electric charge when heated and loosens the trigger points in the body and my neck and back had some tension the last several days. My session was for 1 hour and I pretty much stayed in the hot room the whole time. It was a very relaxing and tranquil experience. The hot room is a beautiful, super clean space and had bamboo decorations along with calming music which were all nice touches. At any time of your session, you can switch to the cool room to cool off. After the session, my neck felt much looser, feeling very relieved and dry skin on my face now feeling smooth. Before taking out my wallet to pay, they encouraged me to sit down in the waiting area and provided a me hibiscus tea beverage and we had a nice conversation with the owners. Overall, it was a marvelous and relaxing experience, exceptionally clean space, friendly and warm owners who seem to really care about their customers. Highly recommended and will return again to try out the other beds.
• Jack

  Added 2013.07.27

  I will be returning again and again.
• Juan

  Added 2013.06.19

  I went for Ganban-yoku and a massage. I was early so I could fill out the waivers, they also gave a great explanation about the benefits and the process. I was ready to wait till my time but they let me go in a few minutes early. I got ready and went in, at first it seemed a little strange but after awhile the experience takes over and you just melt into the stone. After my hour there was about 15 more minutes till my massage and they let me go back in and lay down till the massage was ready.
• Samantha

  Added 2013.04.12

  Excellent! Very clean. The staff are highly knowledgable and welcoming and the massage therapists are great.