Amy Gerard, LMT

Walk-ins welcome

I absolutely love the vibe at this spa. From the moment you walk in, the front desk team greets you…read morewith a genuine smile, which immediately sets the tone for a relaxing experience. The membership discount is such a great perk and makes it easy to come back regularly. I usually go either by myself for some much needed self care or with a friend, and we book the couples massage. I love that we get a few minutes to chat before and after. The location is perfect too. It is so easy to plan a massage and then grab food nearby to extend the experience. Linda and Judy are my absolute favorites. They are both incredibly skilled, attentive, and consistent. I always leave feeling relaxed and reset. Highly recommend if you are looking for a welcoming, professional spa with a great atmosphere

Unfortunately I have to update my review to reflect my past few visits. I asked for Gina this time…read morebased on other reviews that said she focused well on their problem areas. This was sadly not my experience... I'm not sure what the little paper given at the beginning is supposed to be for, because most of the masseuses seem to treat the areas circled as "don't touch" rather than "focus on." This has happened to me multiple times at My Beauty Spa, where the areas I've asked for have remained untouched (especially the hands. I work with my hands and desperately need hand massage). The only masseuses so far who have given me a good massage here are Anna (no longer listed as an employee) and Linda or Judy (one did my massage and one did my partner's, I cannot remember which). I've now had poor experiences with 3 other masseuses here. I've attached an image -- circled in green are the areas I asked for focus, and circled in orange are the areas I was massaged. I got a 90 minute massage today and of the 90 minutes, about 1-2 minutes total was spent on my hands, less than 10 minutes on my neck/jaw/traps, and the area of glutes I circles was just glided over. I instead got about 30 minutes straight of shoulder blade scraping with elbow, 10 mins per side scraping my outer thighs, 25 mins on calves and feet. About 90% of the massage was done with elbows and knuckles, hardly any finger pressure was done -- I understand this technique is used to avoid hand strain, but it should not be so imbalanced. I can take very deep pressure and this massage hurt me, because she was using bone over bone. You should not use the elbow and forearm bone, or knuckles, to massage over bones and joints. Bone on bone is painful. She also randomly turned on the light and left the room without saying anything, I assume to gather some supplies, but it would be courteous to mention. I left my massage in more pain than when I came in. When I told the receptionist at checkout and showed her what was actually massaged on the map, no resolution was offered. She just turned the checkout screen with the $115 total toward me, and said next time I can just tell them at the front desk again to make sure the masseuse does the circled areas. Isn't that what I already did though? Why did I even fill out the paper at all if you are not giving it to the masseuse to focus on the areas circled? I never saw my paper hung on the door of my room or sitting in the room at all before or after the massage, though other rooms did have papers hung on the door mine did not. I paid in cash as well -- the cash discount was not honored, and no concession was offered for my pain upon leaving or for the complete lack of focus on my problem areas. I'm in a lot of pain now and even more tense than before in the problem areas, and extremely stressed out. I needed this massage desperately due to stress, chronic pain, and burnout. Now I have to wait for what they've done to heal and pay again for someone else to fix me, as I'm so incredibly tense. Whatever she did on my shoulder blades made the pain in my neck and trapezius much worse. I'm really sad and disappointed. I just paid $125 with tip (normally I'd tip more if it was well done) to get worse, essentially. I'm sitting here rubbing my sore neck and shoulders in my car and crying from the stress. This isn't even considering a previous time I came in for massage and the masseuse (Fion) was literally on her phone the first 15 minutes and barely massaging me with one hand. That time, I just walked out because it was so ridiculous. Unfortunately I don't find My Beauty Spa a reliable place for massage anymore which is sad because when Anna was there I would come every other week.

The difference between our Classic Mascara Look and Volume Full Set

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That was ceci did my lashes before and after,love it! Will co e back for refill

W Body & Foot Spa

4.5

(52 reviews)

3.2 km

Discounts available

Had a combo massage with Emily. Her pressure was perfect. She started off with a foot massage then…read morewe went into a different room to do the back massage. Much needed after a long work week!

Decided to check out the sister spa of the one I liked in Foster City. This location is not as…read morescenic or zen but is functional and easy to access at the South Shore shopping center. You can hear the receptionist interacting with guests from the foot massage area and there are only 3 foot massage set ups. Massage was good but same comment about the 40/40 foot and body massage combo as I have for their sister location: I think they don't give you the full 80 minutes because you need to switch to a room and change for the body massage so the only advice I would give the owners is to consider having 5 more minutes for the body massage portion if it's advertised as 40 minutes for each service. It is nice they have $10 off on weds for the 40/40 combo and $10 off Thursdays for their 90 min services. There's a membership for $100 to get discounted pricing for a year also.

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Tehwalai Thai Massage and Wellness

(26 reviews)

3.7 km

My husband had muscle and body aches for decades due to boxing. Hes had massages from time to time…read morebut nothing was like this place! Im so grateful he found Bill because now he doesn't have to bug me about massaging him. It not only cure his pain, it also healed him in many ways! I highly recommend this place!

Bill is a master of their craft - a knowledgable healer who is fully focused on identifying and…read morefixing the cause of tensions during the session. They also take time to explain their work and help you understand the source of symptoms. One massage here is worth ten elsewhere - it is therapeutic, healing, and very peaceful - I can't recommend highly enough.

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Bespoke Wellness

4.5

(595 reviews)

6.6 km

I've been seeing Dr. Ten for the past two months to address a pinched nerve in my neck. Through…read moreboth Orthopedic Acupuncture and Acupuncture with Manual Therapy sessions, I am 90% better and on my way to full recovery! Dr. Ten take the time to clearly articulate the treatment plan and answers all questions you may have regarding your treatment.

Dr Sage is very skilled and thorough in her work. Also great interpersonal communication. Best…read morechiropractic care I have received ever! 6 stars!

One of many doors in the building

What you see in waiting area

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Pleasant waiting area

The Massage Clinic

4.7

(33 reviews)

3.6 km

Women-owned & operated

The Massage Clinic now has Aēsop products for complimentary use in the charging rooms. What a…read moregreat and high end benefit. There are phone chargers and mints available along with bottled water of course. There is also a small bar cart available for refreshments, which will always be appreciated in my book. As for the massage, Baby provides one of the best swedish massages I have had.

I went there a while ago. I would thoroughly recommend this place. The person was welcoming and…read morepolite. Over all very satisfied with the service!

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Dusit Thai Healing Arts & Spa

4.8

(48 reviews)

3.6 km

A combination of having to carry my dog up and down stairs for months because of an injury, life…read morestress, and a bad pillow made it so I could barely move my neck last week. I tried heat, acupuncture, theragun, muscle relaxers, tiger balm, relaxing massage, etc., and it got a tiny bit better but came back with a vengeance this week. Last night at 11:30 pm as I couldn't sleep because of the giant knot that was taking over my neck, I looked for deep tissue massage for this morning, and was so glad I found Dusit Thai. Tai was my therapist and is the owner and she basically saved my life. She did a combination of deep tissue Swedish (I think) massage and had great strong pressure and clearly a lot of knowledge and understanding about anatomy as she worked on both my neck things that weren't my neck but made my neck feel much better. At the end she said, "This might feel a little weird but if you're willing to sit on the floor rug and lean against the table, I can use my knees to get even deeper." I put my clothes on and sat on the floor and I couldn't see what she was doing but somehow she put all her weight in her knee and the knee on my shoulder and it was the best thing that's ever happened to my muscle knots. They have Thai, Swedish, and deep tissue massage and also reflexology. They can do a combination of things like they did for me. I will DEFINITELY be back and I recommend you all check it out!

Highly recommended this place. Nice decorations. I have relaxation combination Thai massage with…read moreSorn. She found all knot on my back and I feel so much better after the first session.

The spa owner also has a green thumb! (Plants are not for sale)

More greenery!

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Inside the store

Knotwurk

(33 reviews)

3.3 km

After struggling with severe back pain for quite some time, I finally scheduled a therapeutic…read moremassage with Erin, and I am so glad I did. From the moment I arrived, she created a calm and welcoming environment that immediately put me at ease. What really stood out was how attentive and knowledgeable Erin was throughout the session. She listened carefully to the issues I was experiencing and focused on the areas causing the most discomfort. The massage was not only relaxing, but incredibly effective. I left feeling significantly better, with much less pain and tension than I had been dealing with before. It is rare to find someone who combines professionalism, skill, and genuine care the way Erin does. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone dealing with back pain, stress, or muscle tension.

Erin is a massage therapist that knows the body well. She listens to her clients and helps with not…read morejust general well-being but also targets areas that may be ailing her clients. For example, I went in with a recurring kneecap pain that was flaring up again. Erin applied her bone work techniques with absolute care and by the end of the treatment I was feeling a difference. By the evening the kneecap was back to normal. Thank you, Erin!

Offers customized solutions

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Erin Parod - KNOTWURK

Beauty Unlimited

I've been going to Beauty Unlimited for years and Fei has always been great. Her services are very…read morerelaxing, she explains everything thoroughly, and overall I've consistently had good experiences with her over the years. She's knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable during appointments. The only thing I will say is that at times I felt a little pushed to purchase additional products that honestly are still sitting on my shelf unused. Besides that, she truly does great work. I'd just recommend standing firm on your budget and what you're comfortable spending. Overall, I still highly recommend her services!

Got a gift certificate for a massage and facial. This studio is situated in a quiet Alameda…read moreneighborhood with street parking. I had a great massage with Fei. Nice strong hands on my shoulders as requested by me. I have never had a facial before and was very hesitant and did not know what to expect. Boy was I surprised. I asked so many questions as to what was being done to my face, the products, the procedures were all gentle and my face feels great. Very clear Fei knows what she is doing with over 20 + Years of experience. I enjoyed myself so much that I will book another appt.

Microblading eyebrows. After

Microblading eyebrows. Before (top) and after (bottom)

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Skin tag / mole removal. After

Viva La Vida

(25 reviews)

0.7 km

If you book a massage with Claudia then you are in for a real treat…read more She's kind, incredibly intuitive and she makes you feel comfortable, listened to and supported. At the start of each session, Claudia asks what's going on in your body/life so she knows where to focus. I had a lot of pain in my lower back and her gentle and rough (when needed) massage work smoothed it all out. To further help my back, she kindly helped me develop my own stretching/rolling routine to do at home. Every time I get a massage from Claudia I walk away feeling good and with something to meditate upon. She listens with her ears, heart and hands

Claudia is truly a healer and gives wonderful massages. As soon as I walked into her therapy room,…read moreI felt safe. Before the massage, Claudia sits with you and asks why you came in and what you're looking for, etc. Her vibe is very warm and welcoming, so I couldn't help but be open with her. It almost feels like a mini therapy session, but it's helpful in her assessment of where you may be storing tension, etc. During the massage, she checked in on me consistently and made whatever adjustment I needed. She also anticipated my needs and I always feel very well cared for when I'm receiving a massage. I highly recommend Claudia!

The outdoor view from my office

Sign directing you to the entrance

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Office

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Walk-ins welcome

I am always hesitant to join a membership, but this is one I am very happy with and continue my…read moremembership throughout the year. Not only is the facility clean and relaxing. The specialists here really try to provide you with the best experience possible. They have a variety of people to choose from, and if you don't know who you'd like, they will have recommendations. I highly suggest that when you call into the hot line to ask the customer care to directly transfer you to the store. The staff members at the store is very professional and courteous to meet your needs with empathy and compassion. Time after time, I cannot tell you how much the staff personally takes an interest in my well-being from the moment I walk through those doors, especially the assistant manager (Miranda) and her team. My go to masseuses is Christian. Christian is trained in a variety of pressure and really pays attention to the reaction of your body. Christian's personality is so bubbly that it just makes you feel welcome every time he greets me. Janelle is fantastic with facials, too. She studied as a beautician and checks in on you every step to make sure none of the beauty products being used irritates your skin or you. She's also gentle with your needs and pays attention to the sensitivity of your skin, looking for any reaction if there is any. It's been a great pleasure being their customer, and I look forward to my next booking with them.

Had an hour massage with Taty today. Wow ! I need to do this more often! Great massage, got some…read morekinks out. Feel great for the weekend!

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Delane's Natural Nail Care

I had the best nail experience of my life at Delane's Natural Nail Salon, all thanks to Brandi…read more From the second I walked in it was different. Nobody rushed me with "hello what do you want" or shoved a color wall in my face before I even sat down. I actually felt like a person, not just another number to get in and out. It wasn't until I was sitting there that I realized how used to bad treatment I'd gotten. Other salons trained me without me even noticing, packed into a tiny space, treated like I'm on a conveyor belt, rushed out before my nails even had time to properly dry. I had honestly forgotten my time and my experience mattered. Delane's brought that back for me. The professionalism was on another level too. No games with the price going up if you don't tip in cash, which is honestly tacky and rude and tells you exactly how little they think of their customers. Nobody crowding me in next to three other people either. It was calm, it was peaceful, it actually felt relaxing instead of stressful. And the cleanliness. Towels were fresh, equipment looked properly cleaned, none of that murky blue water sitting in a dirty container that's clearly been there for who knows how long. Even the bathroom was clean, and that alone tells you a lot about how a place is really run. Once you go to Delane's and get treated with that kind of value and respect, you won't want to go back to anywhere else. And honestly, you shouldn't have to. Ask for Brandi.

Service is amazing! Environment is relaxing and service is professional. Now that I've moved to…read moreSan Leandro, I look forward to more frequent visits.

Fungus and thick toe nails

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DripDropNailz

(10 reviews)

7.2 km

I always get compliments on my nails! Mani is the sweetest and is a talented nail tech. I love the…read morepersonal studio experience. I never feel rushed and her studio is quiet with a sense of peace. I get gel polish on my natural nails, and after 6 weeks I was still getting compliments. The studio is conveniently located on Bay Street with ample parking and lots of shopping and places to eat to have a full day of pampering and self care.

I wish I would have found Mani sooner than I did because I have nothing but great things to say…read moreabout her. She is very professional and the girl is goodt (yes with the T for emphasis!). I can show her ANY design and she always makes it even better than I had imagined. She's thorough and very knowledgeable about nail care to ensure my real nails still thrive under the acrylics and her pedicures are super relaxing. She's also in a private suite so you don't have to worry about other people being in an appointment with you which was an added bonus for me.

Acrylic overlay x Detail nail art

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The Total Package Salon

I'm so in LOVE with my new hairstyle! I'm so happy i found this place and only 20 mins from home…read moreYASSSS!! . I spent 4 years in Atlanta (a.k.a- hair capital of the world to an ATL resident) there are creative stylist on every corner in ATL. So when I moved back to the Bay Area, it was a struggle trying to find a black hairstylist who knows what they are doing. I would read every review, scroll every pic on their Instagram page and nothing! Then I stumbled across TTP Yelp page - excellent reviews and IG pics showing off their work didn't disappoint. I sent them a message via Yelp and Starr hit me back immediately. GIRLFRIENDS!!! ....My forever new stylist Starr is the TRUTH! Girlfriend has skills! My cut and color is on point and people are constantly stopping me and telling me how beautiful I look. She is the BEST!!!! I plan to dip my feet a little more in the cut and color world.... I trust Starr is going to have a few creative styles just for me.

My regular hairstylist is Nikita, but I love everybody at this location!!!!! I usually get a wash…read moreand press, but this recently I got cornrows put in and I loved them!!!!! I got so many compliments. I'm going back next weekend.!!

Men's hair cut by stylist Gina book today (323)217-8570

Mother Daughter STARR AND GINA owner of the total package salon

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Traditional African style.

Glam House

4.6

(11 reviews)

6.9 km

Chipping after a day. Rest of nails are now chipping as well. Horrible communication. I texted Anna…read morethat my nails were chipping after a day of seeing her. No response. I went in on 4/11, texted her on 4/12. It was raining pretty hard so I was stuck at home not doing anything crazy to justify the chipping. It's now the 16th and crickets. I spent $150 ($50 deposit, $100 day of service) for gel nails that haven't even lasted as long as regular polish. Not to mention, when I arrived there were no instructions on how to get into the building. No signage. No way to communicate with her. I almost left until she texted me 7 minutes after the scheduled appointment time. I'm pregnant and I was out waiting in the rain as I had taken a Lyft there. I want my money back! I work hard for what I have and this is definitely not worth $150.

Yesterday was my first-time working with Anna Faith after having several lackluster experiences at…read moreother salons in the Bay Area. She has a calm and professional demeanor and was attentive to my needs. I forgot to bring sandals with me, but she took the time to wrap my feet, so they would stay protected in my sneakers. I am appreciative of her and recommend her to anyone looking for high-quality nail services with a kind and thoughtful person :)