OK, this review is LONG overdue! LOL. I decided to treat my husband to his very first massage for Father's Day, and what better way than to make it a couples massage? Yes, I know Father's Day was months ago, but I've had this sitting in my drafts because I wanted to make sure I gave credit where credit is due! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is peaceful, quiet, and relaxing. The staff made us feel comfortable throughout the entire experience, checking in to make sure the pressure was just right and that we were getting exactly what we expected from our massages. I also added cupping to my session, which I absolutely love, and it made the experience even better! We both walked out feeling completely relaxed, refreshed, and very happy with the service. For my husband's first massage, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Definitely a place we'll be returning to! Maybe we'll treat ourselves to another couples massage before Christmas. After all, who says you need a special occasion for a little relaxation? read more

Improved from last bad experience, I just didn't update review. I think it helps, when you give direction upon arrival of how you would want your massage. It helped me after the last bat experience I had there. I've returned several times since. read more

They are very kind here. It was easy to book over the phone. I went in for the 60 minute massage. I noted on a card that I would like more emphasis on the lower back and shoulders. I've been to different massage places but this was the most unusual experience. Most of the time the massage was dry rubbing or constant rubbing me. It was also pulsating massage instead of a nice subtle pressure. I've done deep tissue and swedish at multiple places so I thought this was odd. Additionally, when they massaged my neck, I felt like they were pressing down on my carotid artery. Overall, I felt like the person doing my massage wasn't trained well or it was overall very odd. I disliked the constant repetitive rubbing over my shoulders. There was no compression and it just felt like they were just rubbing to make me feel like this was deep. There was no variation in technique at all. I was really disappointed by my experience. read more

First time last week! Clean and accommodations were on prompt. Called a few minute before closing too Recommend this place read more

I give 3 1/2 stars my boyfriend gives 4. They don't answer the phone, so we walked in got seen in a little over an hour. A lot of elbow & arm work not so much finger/hands for deep tissue. There were times were it was too much on my bone spinal cord. Was looking for more knots to be found and worked on. Total for us two $140 + the tip I gave. What made the massage was the warm oil & hot stones. I would go back for a hot stone only massage not for deep tissue (I've had better deep tissue else where). read more

Body Central Spa - After math room - Massage Near Me - San Mateo, California

Solid massage spot without the thrills. Massage therapists are all very friendly and have good pressure and ask if any adjustments need to be made which I always appreciate! One thing is there is no noise insulation meaning the private rooms for massages have no ceiling and you can hear other people getting massages or clients checking in or out. Other than that it's not too noticeable and people are generally mindful of the noise anyways I always come here for chair massages or Swedish massages! I want to try hot stone next read more

Came in with shoulders tied in knots from months of desk-hunching and work life stress. Vivian immediately knew exactly where to focus without me having to explain anything -- genuinely impressive intuition. Great communication on her part. The pressure was perfect, the room was calm, and I left feeling like a new person (and walking slightly taller). Already thinking about when I can book my next appointment. Can't recommend Vivian enough read more

Great massage, as mentioned in other reviews - you can hear people coming and going and the occasional car pulling into the parking lot. Would recommend bringing earphones for this. I recommend discussing with the masseuse the time you would like them to massage a particular area. read more

Body Central Spa - Massage Near Me - San Mateo, California

Great spot to relax and unwind, the best therapists ever! Shout out to CiCi and Sweet, they're both awesome! The facilities are always clean and the beds are warmed. I've always had a great experience here. * Make sure to get an appointment online or over the phone. They do take walk ins, but are usually booked unless you have a reservation. read more

I did not get services , but I did enter in to check it out! 1) too strong of there fragrances which got wholeness and health people is known to be toxic to the body 2) prices compared to where I have gone a a bit higher 3) asked if they did lymphatic massage (they had no clue what that was) 4) services are limited (knowledge) in my opinion... basically they said deep massage or we can do lighter.. do results match skills & knowledge .... read more

Amazing!! All around a wonderful experience. I booked a session for deep tissue massage with any technician- I was assigned Cindy and am so glad I was paired with her! I had been ailing with neck, shoulder, back and glute pains for a bit so I asked her to focus on those areas (they give you a chart to mark) and asked for the pressure to be heavy. She targeted all my knots and really pressed into them until they were improved. The facility is pretty big. Room setup was nice and clean. I am definitely coming back! read more

This place looks like a hole in the wall from the outside, but it is actually peaceful, spacious and pretty nice on the inside. The employees are great about getting you in last minute and all of my massages have been super great. read more

I have a shoulder/neck injury that I have been dealing with for about 3 years. For last few months I had been trying different places for deep tissue massages and accupuncture as suggested by the therapist. I happened to find this massage place on yelp which had great reviews and decided to call them. The receptionist who answered my call was very friendly and accomodating. She said there was a slot available for an hour of deep tissue massage so I went. The place was very clean and ambience was very relaxing. She greeted and explained the services and packages they offer which I did appreciate and asked me to try once before signing up for one. I saw all their professional lisences posted on the wall so I knew it was legit place. She said my massuese will come out in 15 mins so I waited and right on time Vivian came out and took me for my massage. I have to admit this most likely was one of the best massages I have ever had. She was professional, thorough, and focused. She was told by the receptionist where she needs to focus and she started right there. It was not just an oil rub! It was an amazing massage which incorporated hot stones, oil and deep tissue technique with methodical progression and whole body was addressd in one hour time. I have had numerous massages and many places but she outperformed all of them. I am thankful for the experience and will go back and sign up for a package deal. They do have a "tipping guideline"which is very reasonable and anyone who would get thia kind of service will be more than willing to tip them. In essence, I left very satisfied and relaxed. Thanks Vivian and the receptionist lady (do not know her name). read more

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First time trying out cupping. I am not sure if I am a fan yet but I would do it a few more times before deciding. The massage was okay. The pressure was great and what I asked for but the massage itself wasn't smooth and rhythmic. It felt very choppy and not relaxing, which for the price was fine. read more

I came here back in September for the first time. I really enjoyed it so much that I am returning for some more relaxation and pampering. If I lived in the area I would definitely be there once a week, unfortunately I come out to the Bay for work quarterly. Thank you for making your clients feel good! read more

I've come here several times now for 1 hour massages and they've always been excellent! I love that you can point out the areas of focus and although I've had different masseuses each time they've been good. The price is reasonable and there is always availability. The only small negative is that the "rooms" are just partitions that don't go all the way to the ceiling, so you can hear everything happening outside. However, for the most part it doesn't bother me as it's usually pretty quiet. read more

I wanted to love this place but after trying this place out twice for body massage and once for foot massage, it's a real hit or miss. Starting off with the body massage. - I like how you can mark up the sheet with areas you want additional focus and detail the strength - Overall the strength is pretty good, I typically ask for hard and focus on shoulders, neck, lower back, and foot - However, the foot massage is not really that great. It's a couple of strokes and moves on - you do get a more private room with two beds but you are required to be almost naked with just underwear on - the ceiling is open so when others are talking you can hear everything. That definitely ruined one of my experiences when someone in the room next to me was having a loud phone call as he was preparing for his massage. Would be great if the staff there can help control this and either ask the customer to take the call outside or in the bathroom. There are clear signs about noise but obviously there's always someone who thinks there call about moving boxes was so important. You know who you are. Don't be a Karen. Moving onto the foot massage. I found this to be subpar. If I started off with the foot massage as my first experience, I would have never came back. See notes below on why. - the chair was highly uncomfortable when I have to get my feet dipped into the bucket of water. As a short girl, the angle of the chair bends on my upper back. This can be remedied by adding more water to the bucket so my feet don't have to touch the bottom, putting a short stool under the bucket to raise the height, or offering a pillow to support my back. - the foot massage did nothing for me, I requested a hard massage but it was very light. I peeked my eyes open and I saw the rocking motion that correlates to the strokes but felt more like a foot rub than anything. - coming in with tired feet left me with tired feet still. Major disappointment!! read more

Body Central Spa - Latest pricing - Massage Near Me - San Mateo, California

My husband and I have been coming to this location for several years now! Even during/after covid, we would make an appointment to get our massages here although we had to have masks on we didn't mind. They usually have openings the day of and although the massages vary depending on the masseuse, we always come out nice and relaxed. The prices have been steadily rising, to the point where we're unsure how often we can make an appointment now but if you're looking for a place to get those knots out this is the place for you! Just make sure to put down what pressure you want and your problem areas! read more

~ NO for Vivian ~ I had a big bruise on my back because of her unprofessional rough massage. I don't feel relaxing at all, instead I feel pain. Also she was so rude. She knows that I took off my leggings and used a towel to cover half of my body. After she finished the massage, she pulled off my back and my bottom towels at the same time. The male masseuse who was helping my friend was looking at me. So embarrassing.... I mean the front staff was friendly. The place was nice and clean, but they had the worst masseuse which is VIVIAN!!!!!! Definitely not recommend VIVIAN!!!!!! *This event happened yesterday at five pm. read more

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Great spa! I've been there so many times and it's always a fantastic experience. The prices are reasonable, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is so relaxing. read more

Been here many times over the years I was really looking forward to a relaxing experience, but unfortunately, the massage didn't meet my expectations. The pressure was inconsistent, and I didn't feel the usual relief or relaxation I typically get from a massage. Overall, I left feeling disappointed and won't be returning. I hope they can improve in the future. read more

I've been coming here consistently since around 2019-2020, and it had always been a great experience. I used to recommend this place to friends because the massages were consistently relaxing and therapeutic. I always requested the same type of massage and knew what to expect--until my most recent visit. This time, I left extremely disappointed and unfortunately won't be returning. I came in feeling fine, but left with intense soreness in my shoulder blades. For the majority of the session, all i got was an elbow was being pressed into my shoulder blades, with little to no variation in technique. No other area of my back got massaged. The rest of the massage consisted of dry rubbing and what felt like pinching on my neck and arms with no oil/lotion, which was uncomfortable and felt more like a rug burn. I ended up pulling my arm back because of the pain. The entire session felt choppy, unstructured, and honestly careless. While the pressure was definitely firm, I wouldn't consider it a proper massage. Instead of feeling relaxed, I was in pain and wondering the whole time if a massage would actually start. It never did. read more

Great massage at, dare I say, cheap prices!? I had Amy, and she did a fantastic job! Like others have said, you can hear ambient noise since the "room" have not ceiling. But it's really not bad given the relaxing music that's constantly playing. All the staff are super nice and helpful, will def come back for sure! read more

Had a hard week of work where I spent many hours of the week driving so figured I needed a treat. I was delighted to see they had so many appointments open and reasonable prices. I selected Jenny since I saw a few reviews mentioning her. It is a no-frills massage place so you can hear voices and it won't have any additional amenities. But that's reflected in the price. That being said, this has been the only massage place where I asked for a light touch massage and I got it. I don't get massages to undo every knot I have, but to relax. I needed the stress relief from a light touch and this was perfect. I actually fell asleep at parts of the massage. She did some light reflexology so I had a comfortable stretch. The massage bed is heated so don't come inside super hot. You pay upfront and tip at the end. There's mini water bottles, soothing music, and a variety of massages to choose from. Parking is sparse, but seems doable. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area for work. read more

I came here for a couples massage in a room and it was so nice and very well priced. Our massage was great and the room doesn't have a ceiling so if there is nice, you can hear others but it is very quiet in there. I will come back for a massage here read more

Massage itself is great! I got the prenatal massage and I was so relaxed. The only thing I took a star off for was that the rooms aren't sound proof since the walls don't go all the way up the ceiling so you can hear when anyone else is talking as well as moving things around. Price is great so if you can look past that, I still say it's worth going! read more

This place is great, customer service is on point and their massages are good too! Though I got 1 hour of body massage with 30 minute foot reflexology, they didn't use warm water as they typically do. There was no water involved. The massage was great, I was sore for a few days but good sore. Will definitely be back. Making an appointment is easy, I called and booked for the same day, through they ran behind due to them being busy. the wait wasn't terrible. The place is a bit hidden, it's a quick sharp right turn into the parking lot but they have plenty of parking so that's a plus. Place is super clean, Ans maintained well, their service was good, friendly and welcoming. Overall I relaxed and almost fell asleep during the massage so that's a plus (haha I usually fall asleep during massages). read more

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I've been here quite a few times and they have always been able to accommodate a massage the day of. I have generally had a great experience. I don't think I have had the same therapist ever. I said I wanted no dry massage and it's been great. Also when they do the hot stones it's so relaxing and feels great. It's been a great experience every time and the prices a reasonable read more

All the employees really know their job.i love this place.massage here is worth for your money i really recommend this place to everyone.

I've been coming here for a while, and the massages are pretty good overall. For body massages, I usually book with Amy. She knows the pressure level I like and is able to work out all the knots from working at my laptop all day. For foot massages, Alan is my go-to. He's thorough and skilled. The place itself is clean, quiet, and has a very relaxing atmosphere. Prices are reasonable, especially for the quality of service you get. I always leave feeling refreshed and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable massage spot. read more

The massage was ok. The ladies were nice. The two employees at the front desk were nice too. The location is on a busy street so you can hear trucks go by so it was hard to relax. Also, if the vehicles honk then you can really hear it. In addition, there was a customer who was on his phone and talking loudly for a while. However, when we were done with our massage and was in the waiting area I asked my friend how was her massage and a guy worker popped out of the massaging room right in front of the waiting area and started knocking on the door and ssshhh us. I was shocked because his knock was a lot louder than us whispering. I don't understand why there is a massage room right by the waiting area . . . as there are about 5-6 massage rooms in the opposite direction that were not in use. read more

Excellent service. My go to spot! I have used a lot of Bay Area spa spots but this one is by far the best prices. I was a little hesitant by the low prices, but you get twice the time for the same price as most nearby. They follow the focus/avoid spots. Every masseuse here has been phenominal, I have used 5-6 of them and they are all amazing. My favorite deep tissue is Alan - ask for Alan. Recommended! read more

I have been coming here for a couple of years now. I get full body massages and the cupping, always a relaxing, rejuvinating experience!

It was very relaxing and really comfortable. The massage was super nice and felt pretty good after. Cindy is very nice and I will come back.

I want to update my previous review and give credit where it's due. After my initial experience, the business reached out to address my concerns and went above and beyond to resolve the issue. It's clear they truly care about their clients and are committed to providing excellent service. Their proactive approach and willingness to make things right show how dedicated they are to customer satisfaction. I appreciate the effort they put in to ensure I left with a positive experience in my second complimentary visit (they offered me). Huge shout out to JENNI as she was amazing. I was dealing with some serious neck knots and shoulder pain, and the she did an incredible job targeting those areas. She really took good amount of time to work out the tension, and I felt a noticeable difference afterward. I'm glad I gave them another chance - I left feeling much better this time around. Thanks for taking customer feedback seriously and providing the care I needed. read more

This is my go to massage spot! The place is clean, service is great, and booking is simple. I typically get the 60mins full body Swedish massage for $65. You can either book an appointment online or over the phone. When you check in they give you a sheet where you can select areas you want the masseuse to focus during the massage. All the masseuse are great and I always leave feeling like a brand new person! Aside from the wonderful massage, I love that the massage table and body oil are both heated. It's especially nice during the cold winter time. They have a parking lot behind the building so parking is never an issue! read more

Best deep tissue massage by Anna that I have ever had. It's open ceiling so I bring my headphones and listen to my own playlist because it's a bit loud at times- but not outrageous. The prices are great too! read more

Body Central Spa - Massage Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Came by the other night for a foot massage and it was a decent experience. Made a reservation a few days in advance via their website with an email confirmation but it appears that they weren't able to find my reservation upon arrival? Parking in the paved lot is available and there's an overflow unpaved lot for additional parking. Hand sanitizer was available throughout the massage parlor, including upon entry. Client registration and temperature logs were at the front desk to assist with contact tracing?!? Foot massage chairs were behind the partition in front of the front desk. Clients were placed 6 feet apart. The foot bath was quite warm and very nice. The head massage was strong, hitting on lots of pressure points! The arm massage was good too. The masseuse used gloves when massaging the feet and it was very good, hitting numerous pressure points. The last 10 minutes of the massage was a back, neck, and shoulder massage, fully clothed. $35/hour for a foot massage. read more

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A good massage gives you a new perspective on life...and this place did not disappoint! They fit me in right at opening and it was easy to book. The massage itself was thorough and relaxing-my masseuse focused on my "problem areas" but also devoted time to my entire body. It's at a great price, but there is a cash discount (which I'll remember for next time!) Don't forget to tip your masseuse. They can add tips into card but I prefer giving tips in cash directly. Will definitely come again. read more

Everyone was friendly and accommodating and my masseuse was pretty good, the hot stone massage was a wow factor indeed I wasn't expecting it at all. The only negative thing I could say is that it was kinda loud? There was random banging here and there and I kept falling in and out of sleep, the masseuse wasn't really communicative so when they left the room me and my bf thought the massage was done and it hasn't been 60mins but all in all the massage was really good and the booking was easy read more