This review is for massage therapist Maryah. Simply put - BEST DEEP TISSUE I've ever had. I'd been struggling and getting chiropractic care for over a month with a very aggravated nerve and sharp pains in my left shoulder area, but after her deep tissue is went away and I could sleep a full night and not wake up in scorching pain. Life. Saver. The sauna outside is Rad and they give you sarongs and I love the whole vibe here - I'll be back again and again! read more

I love it here! I have gone for the infrared sauna and the spa. The staff is very friendly and I love the decor complete with lots of stones and crystals. The hot tub we rented was under a giant redwood tree--amazing! read more

As part of my brilliant plan for self-care after a grueling trip and long international flight, I enjoyed a great soak and very skillful, present, and healing massage from Jessica Vanlandingham, my new favorite therapist at the always satisfying Almonte Spa. I am a fairly discriminating client, having experienced many highly gifted massages from world class therapists. I can reliably state that Jessica is among the best I have ever experienced and will be scheduling follow ups with her. Her deep-tissue massage was very tuned in to just what my body and soul needed to re-calibrate and heal after several weeks of intense stress. Will book 90 minutes next time, plus the included 30 minute hot tub soak in one of their pristine clean, zen garden private tubs, equals 2 hours of healing bliss. read more

Never been much of a spa guy, but I must say, I was really happy with this place. I got a hot tub before my massage and it felt like it really helped loosen up the usual concrete consistancy of my shoulders. Dawn worked on me. She really opened up my neck. Nice to be able to check the old blind spot while driving. Also haven't felt that twitchy lower back thing I was getting. I came completely unprepared, but the staff was really nice, kind of walked me through what to do and provided a towel and some kind of hippy dippy wrap for the walk from the hot tub to the massage room. Overall really good experience. read more

Was really excited to come here for a Mother's Day massage, my husband had booked me for a hot tub and 75 min massage. The hot tub was fine, but not very hot. The massage was one of the worst experiences. The masseuse asked what I was looking for -- I said relaxation. I'm a mom, I don't get much of it. She asked about pressure -- I said firm. The massage proceeded to be so bizarre that I jumped off the table and had to leave after 20 minutes. The masseuse kept pushing me to "relax more" and that I needed to "relax my bones" and that if I couldn't do that she couldn't do her work. She kept saying I had to meet her halfway and to "let her in" and then commenting on how I wasn't doing it right. I felt berated and degraded by her tone, attitude and approach. It was truly a constant statement about how I wasn't relaxed enough, I needed to breathe more and I wasn't letting her in. The endless commentary made it impossible to relax because it was pressured, incessant and shaming. The point in being there was to relax, which is impossible to do when someone is yelling at you to do more. She eventually just stopped and said loudly and irritated "tell me how I'm supposed to help you." And that's when I lost it. There was absolutely nothing relaxing about this and it was so weird and disorienting. She was aggressive and rude and offered no apology. My reaction certainly wasn't something to be proud of, but it was a garbage experience. I've had so many massages in my life and I've never had anything like this. I am still trying to piece together this experience the day after because it was so weird, shaming and unsafe. Still haven't heard back from them about a refund. I am in awe at the lack of responsibility taken. What a joke. read more

I booked a reservation for my best friend's bachelorette party. There were 4 of us in total, and we went in on a Thursday morning. We had the entire spa to ourselves which was awesome! We started with a 30 min soak in the outdoor hot tub togethern, then 70 min massages in separate rooms and finished with 15 min cedar sauna. The service was great, everyone loved their masseuse, some of us got deep tissue and others got swedish style. There was 2 showers available for washing off between treatments, if desired. I initially made the reservation for 3 and then at the last minute had to add a 4th. They were very accommodating and were able to get a 4th masseuse for us. It was all very affordable, at $145pp. I will be going back for sure! read more

I love this unassuming spa! My favorite massage therapist is Levon who is a wizard with the body. He is incredibly knowledgable, gifted and intuitive. He works deeply, mindfully and deliberate after assessing the imbalances. Every time I see him, my body is transformed, more open, spacious and relaxed, with the effects lasting for days. I highly recommend Levon for deep, transformative work. Tamara read more

I had the most incredible massage of my life with Jane yesterday. She was so intuitive and thorough with all of the tension spots in my back. She was also extremely kind and accommodating to my dog (we're traveling and due to extenuating circumstances had no choice but to bring him. Jane and Almonte were so nice about it, even though it's probably not something they encourage!) I booked 75 minutes but should have sprung for the 90. I thought the outdoor setting was perfect. There was some light traffic noise from the road outside but my massage was so relaxing it didn't bother me in the least. read more

I had such a great experience here. The spa itself is very understated and not as flashy as some other spas, but the high quality is there. I got a lymphatic drainage massage by Liya, who specializes in drainage. 7+ hours later and my head and neck are still tingling from the stimulation of my lymph nodes. I felt like Liya and I were intuitively on the same wavelength. She was very gentle, but effective. Everything the spa sells and preaches is 100% holistic. After my massage, I snuck a peek at what type of oil Liya used to make sure it wasn't some cheapo stuff. It was certified organic coconut oil--actually the same exact brand I have in my bathroom right now. I'm sold. I can't wait to go back and try the other massages the spa has to offer. read more

This place is great. My boyfriend and I have been here twice and our third time is on Saturday. I love that there are private tubs, so he and I can just relax in and out of the tubs. There are gorgeous redwood trees to peer out at and if you happen to be there when it's sprinkling, you're in for a real treat. The locker facilities are good and the massage was great. Friendly staff, good pricing, I will keep coming back to Simply Inspired Day Spa. read more

This place is open LATE!! If you feel restless and tired and need a massage at the end of your work day, guess what?! They are open until 9pm!! I called on a Wednesday around 2pm and was able to book 2 sessions at 9pm for me and my boyfriend the same day. Marin just got an upgrade because of this place. read more

I own my own business in Mill Valley and have been here for more than 6 yrs. All this time, I had no clue that this gem of a place existed so close. I called because my neck and shoulders were a mess and I needed to see someone as soon as possible. I called and the staff was exceptionally helpful. They called their massage therapist to see if she could come in a bit earlier and called me right back to schedule my appointment for the same day. I can't explain how wonderful that was. That is real customer service. I was scheduled with Maryah and it was one of the best massages I have had in a long time. I got there 15 mins earlier and managed to soak in their hot tub under the trees and it was a wonderful way to start my appointment. I felt my muscles relaxing and then Maryah went to work. She knows exactly how to work the muscles and took care of my problem areas. By the time I left, my body felt rejuvenated. I highly recommend this place and Maryah. Book an appointment with her! read more

Great experience. The place is amazing! I'm sure you'll like the vibe. Highly recommended !!

Love this place to get away! Small friendly, clean and peaceful. I would like to come here once a week if I could.

Recently I went to see Ocean, an energy healer on staff at Almonte after she was recommended by a friend. I had never been to an energy healer before, and wasn't sure what to expect. I had been through a couple of fairly traumatic and stressful experiences, and wasn't feeling "myself" so this was my motivation--I had always been curious about energy healing, and figured I had nothing to lose by trying it. I went once, and I felt very calm afterwards. The following morning I felt extremely clear-headed and spiritually renewed in a very special way, and I am convinced this was an effect of my energy session with Ocean, who is very gifted, although I really have very little idea how it works....this doesn't really matter though, as long as it does, and I recommend her highly. read more

After all the wonderful reviews, I was quite disappointed. The whole experience was kinda meh. I booked a couples massage online. The couple ahead of us took a little longer to get out of the room, the masseuses took quite a bit to get back in the room... Long story short we got jibbed out of about 10 minutes of our massage. My masseuse left in the middle of the session for a few minutes (that's a first), had pretty cold hands and wasn't particularly friendly. She didn't ask once if the pressure was OK, didn't put a lot of effort into the massage and at the end didn't say goodbye or anything, just kinda left. Boyfriend's masseuse seemed a lot nicer, asked the right questions through out the process wished him a great day and reminded him to drink plenty of fluids. He seemed happy with his massage, so yay! Wish we both had that lady. The room was clean, but quite small and for my taste a little too bright to properly relax. The music glitched out a few times and was a tad too loud, I assume it's a failed attempt to mask the sound of the street. read more

Holly Heaven. I have a horrible spine. To put it in simple terms, they put my MRI next to my 85 year old Grandfathers and said mine was significantly worse. We both use(d) walkers. One work accident destroyed my life to put it bluntly so now I do my best to take care of myself and the other person in my life and to do that I use massage therapy besides PT, OT, diet, etc. I must say that this place used to be my favorite as I collect rocks and Dawn, the massage therapist is there. I tend to follow her wherever she goes if possible. However, when Joseph left I was hesitant it was too snobbish for broken body so I waited to return. Insteadhave those inexpensive places in town that charge $35 for group massage - sit in a room and get a dressed full body with 20 others. It does the trick in a jam. However, I decided since I had a funeral to attend and 2 hours to kill between the doctor and the funeral to go for a visit. SO HAPPY I DID! The place was the same but de-cluttered! They had a great special that included 15 minute hot tub - totally clean as was the shower I used before hand with EO products and fresh towels and a wrap around to cruise from the hot tub for 30 minutes. (Might inadd the hot tub areas just looked better. I can't say why but they were a slice of out of heaven. After that I met Gill. I don't mind male therapists except Deep tissue ones that forget and end up hurting you when you just need Swedish and have no touch zones due to spinal injuries. Boy was he fantastic for my Swedish. He remembered each disc (7) that were out of place, areas my body cannot handle the slightest touch with tears (i.e. Small of my back and upper arms with light pressure). He asked how the massage, music and temperature was throughout without being annoying. You know some places force them to ask constantly...annoying. I have heart issues and limited mobility but he was so kind and gentle even when I puked as I rarely lay on my stomach. He didn't make me feel bad - I also didn't make a mess which was likely good. Anyway, so as you can tell I have had massages since I was young and intensely since I could move again post accident. SO I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BOTH GIL AND MY LONGTIME THERAPIST DAWN! Now, the other amenities besides the run included with my treatment were great including changing areas, sauna and check in and out. They still sell all the pretty crystals and stones and include some healing stones in one treatment package. I choose for a sauna instead but my heart erred on the side of caution and just went in and out. Anyway, great place, great therapist, gray facility, great staff, great online presence and UI (user interface so you could go to their web address now and get an appointment - I requested mine in the. Idle of the night when I could not sleep for the life of me due to pain) and if you really care about someone or need some tlc just go there. No matter the treatment (although I like the moon spa best) you will be a happy camper. Or you could pay it forward and treat a friend or loved one to a reasonable priced treatment for any area - not just Marin comparisons. Take care. read more

A stint of sustained days in the chair at the computer made a massage sound like a good idea, and Simply Inspired had a pm opening, which fit the spur of the moment needs, and seemed particularly luxurious. My massage with Doug was literally transformative, which may sound hokey, but he got at a spot that was the linkage to all the past acute and chronic low back issues I've had. And I have had a lot. The next morning I had movement in my low back I couldn't recall having had in years... So , excessive and indulgent as it might have been, I went back the next day. And I will be back for more to come. I'd given up on popping up on the board again, until Doug. Now I have reason to hope and in the meantime, am reveling in the absence of that nagging deep hip ache that had become a baseline. read more

A 'heads up'. This is co-ed spa. Sharing hallways w/ male gender. Semi-dressed/sweaty and 'surprised' w/ male fellow patron. Massages were excellent. Overall the' by word' is 'ask' about everything that concerns you before you go in. read more

I absolutely love this spa. I swear it's as good as everybody says it is!!! As a female, I, sadly, see the word, "Spa," somewhere that isn't exorbitantly overpriced bs and I automatically assume that it's a seedy "massage parlour." NO NEED AT ALL to worry about THIS amazing place-- they've been around since 1978, so they have that long-standing, genuine hippie-era reputation and history that hardly any spas I'm familiar with in the Bay Area can speak of today. I absolutely love their soft, but not overly abrasive, infusion of crystal healing energies throughout their amazing spa. It's the absolutely perfect antidote to a stressful day of hard work. The prices are beyond reasonable, and you're guaranteed to leave feeling thousands of times better than when you came in. :) read more

Had a lovely experience here. We arrived early and were taken to our private hot tub, and given an extra 30 minutes in it at no additional charge. My massage therapist was very nice, respectful, and thorough. I don't normally get massages but this was a great experience. Definitely would recommend this place to others, and I would come back! read more

Awesome spa, with amazing massage therapists - every single one of them understands the concept of deep tissue. Flexible booking schedule... meaning - I called on the drive back to Marin from a stressful day of work - I'm on the Golden Gate Bridge and they said I can get a massage in 10 minutes! Amazing! Outdoor hot tubs are a dream with the redwoods all around. Love experiencing the outdoors while soaking. Even was able to do a spa day for my daughter's 12th bday party (her request) at this location where all the girls (10 of them) alternated between sauna, hot-tub, and chair massages and LOVED it! Said it was the most unique and cool bday party they'd ever been to. Love this place! Highly recommend! read more

Beware, Not a Safe Place for LGBTQ or Anyone with Looks Outside of Rigid Norm! This place WAS one of my favorite places to go for years. I have sent numerous friends here who all loved their experience. The staff at the counters are always cheerful, friendly, and easy to deal with. Recently I met the new owner as we waited for our spa booking. She approached us with thinly veiled contempt, commenting on our outrageous looks. We have tattoos and 2 of us had colorful hair, not that unusual or outrageous in the bay area. She proceeded to launch into reminders that we needed to make sure to shower before we got in (I told her I'd been there several times before A. and B. that's what you ALWAYS do before getting into a public hot tub, its called etiquette), and to make sure we kept our voices down when in the tub. It was obvious we were being singled out and that she would never have approached other patrons such as a group of people that looked like herself in the same condemnatory manner. She then pulled me aside to make sure that my friends with the colorful hair weren't going to get that hair in the water of her hot tubs and went into a monologue about how expensive it is to change out the water. I assured her that we are well aware of how to behave in public hot tubs and that there was no way that anyone's hair dye was going to get in the water. The owner then stated that she would trust me on that, giving a disingenuous smile, and then condescendingly stated she would need to take a credit card from me in order to use the tubs as some insurance that we wouldn't ruin them. Let me just add here that we are all people in our late thirties. We were not a group of teenagers looking for an easy place to party. My 2 friends were visiting from out of town and I had been talking this place up all week. (one is a travel blogger so this experience will be outline on her blog as well). Instead of a relaxing soak under the trees we were treated like pariahs. I don't know if her prejudice was because we looked like "weirdos" or maybe she is homophobic / transphobic but her venomous hostility cloaked in a perky, patronizing, stepford wife attitude was offensive at best. I don't know who she believes her clientele is but she clearly needs to get out more and understand the diversity of the Bay Area. She managed to tell us we were filthy, loud, destructive, and irresponsible all in a 10 minute wait for our hot tub. I will be telling all my friends to avoid this place from now on. Update 10/22/16 While the owner gave me an apology (generic as it was) for the hair dye interogation and demand of my credit card, stating it was a policy, I have been here many times and have never been asked for this. If this is in deed a new policy, it needs to be posted and inflicted upon every patron fairly. Incidentally, there was no response at all about the thinly veiled accusations that we were filthy and loud. She made no such statement to other patrons in the spa. read more

Wow! What an amazing place. I had a crossfit injury and I met with Dawn. After the AWESOME soak in the most relaxing tub ever I had Dawn deal with a neck injury. My pain was gone within a few hours, everyone there was super professional and welcoming. I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants an experience! read more

I saw Laurel Thorton for message and she is wonderful. I've been holding a lot of tension all over recently and Laurel's technique was on target for releasing it. The spa is tucked away at the bottom of a hillside and speaks "peace" the moment you open the front door. I love the decor. I hope to try their hot tubs in the near future. read more

Sore next day after massage! No bueno. My friend and I booked the reservation and about an hour before we went to the massage place. They quoted us a price of $85 over the phone and me both indicated we wanted deep tissue. At the end of our appointment turned out that we both had to pay $105 and they said that the prices have changed. That's quite astonishing. I explain that to the person who clearly was likely the person that took my phone call but I wasn't going to argue. I added a minimal tip and that was it. Highly not recommended. Do not be full by the five star recommendations as who knows who actually put them on, I highly doubt they were customers. Thank you for the call. I sent you an email related to how you can make this right. Advise. read more

I visited Almonte Spa last week for a sore back and was treated by Kerin who was fantastic!!! She was very knowledgeable and relieved the tightness in my lower back. I will definitely be returning and asking for her!!!! read more

Just had another AMAZING massage experience at Simply Inspired spa. It's the only place I never feel rushed, and I actually leave feeling like I got a longer massage then I came for! So restorative - especially when I have time to unwind & warm up my muscles in one of their magical hot tubs under the redwoods. The new owner has done such a wonderful job of preserving the unique spirit of this historical gem, while updating it with her own simply inspired style and warmth. read more

Wonderful place. Susan and Leon were super professional, we had the best massage ever. Highly recommend.

Best massage ever! I came in tight and tense. Asked for a deep and relaxing treatment. (Lots of pressure from work and home.) The concierge listened carefully and directed me to exactly the right massage therapist. My masseuse responded with just the right touch and knew exactly the right spots. I left relaxed and loose. I recommend Simply Inspired completely. I'm a regular, now, and I wouldn't miss my appointment for anything. My health depends on it. BTW, I've had massages all over the world, so I know what I'm talking about! If you want the right massage for you, check them out. read more

Relaxing and incredibly clean hot tubs under an open sky. I've also had a few massages here and they've been wonderful with friendly and receptive therapists. One of the great things about this spa is that you can make a last minute, same-day appointment -- they seem to be very flexible and open. Overall, a great value for a relaxing experience. read more

Had a great time there today at a private party which was so fun and renewing. Enjoyed one of the outside hot tubs, then stayed in the sauna for a bit and the grand finale was a massage by Doug, who was just wonderful. He used the right pressure and found my hot spots on his own. My back now feels so much better than before the massage. Susan, the owner, is just fabulous and doing a really great job at making this a great spa. I can't wait to go back. read more

I've been here a few times since the new owner took the place over. It is now my go-to place for a massage. Doug and Kevin are both amazing. I get horrible tension headaches and an hour with either of them is all I need to be pain free. read more

I used to come to this place in it's former existence (F. Josephs) and I must say the new owners have re-done this place RIGHT! First, they cleaned up the house and built a beautiful new interior. It's much brighter, more welcoming and relaxing. The staff was very welcoming and friendly when we came in - always a good sign. Secondly the hot tubs are still private and an awesome place to soak for a few minutes and relax. Third; the massage i had was quite good. My masseuse gave me a gentle but strong massage - enough to make me relax but also to really dig into my sore muscles. This is a great place to escape for a few hours with a friend or partner to soak in the tub and get an excellent massage. I am glad the owners have put so much care into this place as it shows. I look forward to coming back again. read more

Amazing & relaxing getaway so close to SF. Only regret is not knowing about it sooner.

KRISTEN, the other massage therapist I have had there, also rules the earth for deep tissue. I highly recommend

Love coming here now that it's changed hands and is under new management. I've had nothing but great massages. Recently when I called to book a massage to relieve tension headaches, I got assigned someone for Crainal sacral massage, which was more like a hands on healing. Afterwards, I discussed with the owner that this is not what I was looking for and we agreed that I would see if it resolved my issue.. It did not and Susan was wonderful in coming up with a resolution which felt very fair. I then got introduced to Nania, and wow, what a great experience her deep tissue massage was. Susan has made this place beautiful and welcoming and I love going there to get a massage when I need it. We bought our own sauna after experiencing the sauna package and are very grateful Mill Valley has this place to go and get relief from the stresses of daily living. read more

I am so picky when it comes to massages, this was possibly the best deep tissue/sports massage I have ever had. I am a personal trainer and I am constantly sore and tight everywhere. Phil McKee was very attentive and asked me where and what was bothering me, and then proceeded to find pressure points I didn't even know existed! He was amazing and I felt great post massage. read more

The review is for the massage therapist Jennifer R. It was one of the best deep tissue massages I have ever had! And I have had a few! She is seriously strong, but would check in with me to make sure the pressure was perfect. I can't wait to go back! read more

Another stellar experience at this beautiful location. Good customer service prior to a soak in the clean and comfortable private hot tub and another great massage. Each time I visit theres a new improvement to the site and the massages by different therapists never disappoint. These folks know how to hire great bodyworkers. Thanks again Almonte Spa for the mini stay-cation! read more