The buzz: The story goes that one of the owners, the Foot Master, flew to Taiwan to learn the original science from the Taiwan Foot Reflexology Institute. Unlike Thai foot massage, which is primarily relaxing, Chinese foot reflexology aims to act just like acupuncture, healing the body through the nervous connections in the foot that are linked to all your organs.

The vibe: Predominantly black with wooden details, the small space of Foot Master is perfectly relaxing. Guests looking for more privacy can book a private room behind cotton blinds and bamboo trees. Small personal TV and free WiFi for those who want to counter the effects of the massage by staying connected.

The treatments: Numerous foot treatments are offered but the most popular and recommended is the 70-minute Foot Master Reflexology (B480) that starts with a foot bath in warm water mixed with more than 20 kinds of Chinese herbs while the therapists massage your back and neck, and is then followed by the reflexology. The foot bath alone is priced at B150 for 20 minutes.

Why you’ll be back: Though a bit more painful than a normal Thai foot massage,
it effectively relieved our back pain. Could the legend of the Foot Master be true? Either way, the space is cozy and the treatments are affordable.
3/F, Amarin Plaza, 02-684-1506. BTS Chit Lom.