Handy Health Centre

The centre focuses on reflexology and chair massage for the neck and shoulders. It is a straightforward, functional spot rather than a spa.

Expect a no-frills session with little small talk. Some staff have limited English, but a chair massage needs little back-and-forth anyway, so communication is rarely an issue.

It sits on Richards Street between Hastings and Pender, an easy downtown stop. Walk-ins are usually accommodated.