I booked three massages with them as my two nieces were in town for a concert. I had my massage…read morewith Sharon, who has clearly been doing this for a very long time. I dozed off a few times, which for me means the massage is exceptionally good. The pressure and flow were perfect, even along my usually very painful IT bands (feels like I'm being stabbed with needles even with light touch). My nieces also reported that their practitioners were very good. For one of my nieces it was her first massage and she said she couldn't recall the last time she had been so relaxed. My other niece requested deep tissue instead of Swedish and she was very happy with her session as well. I would gladly book here again the next time I am in the area, highly recommended.

I had a wonderful hot stone massage with Susan. I would place it among my top three favorites. She…read moreapplied light-medium pressure and was attentive to how I felt and where my pain was. I was offered tea or water afterwards which was a nice touch. I found this holistic spa on Spa Finder. Some good friends gave me a gift card after having a baby and I was able to use it here. The location is small but very nice inside. They have a lot of beauty products to test out that are available for purchase as well! My only complaint was the parking. I came on a Saturday afternoon and it took me about 20 mins to find a spot. I still had to walk five mins from a neighborhood to the spa. I would advise you to arrive as early as possible (I showed up 15 mins early) if you plan to come on a nice day during the weekend! I definitely want to check out their facial services.

I do not have enough good things to say about this practice…read more Christy had a warm presence from the moment I stepped into her space. We started with a consultation, she assessed my problem areas, and begun the facial. She uses a lot of massage techniques that are absolutely amazing, as well as smudging, aromatherapy, warm steam to open the pores, let the product soak in, and release tension, homemade face masks catered to your needs, and extractions. While she allowed my mask to dry, she also massaged my neck, arms and hands. She explained the importance of lymphatic drainage and applied dry brushing techniques as well. Christy has such a healing energy and you can tell she puts so much love into her practice. At the end of my facial I felt I was on cloud 9 and so relaxed! I would absolutely recommend Christy to anybody I know.

Christy is amazing! This is a long overdue review as I have been seeing her a year and she has…read moretransformed by skin. She uses the best products, and customizes your facial based on your needs and concerns. You can either chat with her the whole time or relax the whole time. I have a membership and always do the cupping add on, as she is also a massage therapist. I can't say enough good words about her and her business. I am so grateful I found her! Plus is that it's easy to park, easy to schedule and Christy is always on time. The space is great, and I have never been pushed products by Christy. She gives honest recommendations, some things she carries, others she doesn't and tells you where to get them. All of her recommendations have been spot on!

Breathe Day Spa and Boutique on Piedmont Avenue is an Oakland treasure. Imagine a spa where you…read morefeel relaxed from the moment you enter! Now, imagine that the spa personnel place you, the client, at the center of a relaxed, unhurried and truly positive spa experience! YES, THAT! There are the usual spa services ranging from brows (perfect) to nails ( detailed, relaxing, awesome) and waxing, to extras like custom facials, citrus lemongrass pedicures with essential oils, and summer hydrating masques. Make an appointment you will be pleasantly pampered, and unhurried while receiving professional services from experts who care about their craft. The owner is there to make sure you receive the best services possible. It is nice when a spa owner understands that the business is about making people happier. Breathe Spa is an Oakland Green Certified business, which shows you that they care about people enough to care about the products they use. You literally have time to breathe there. That says it all. A relaxing spa where you actually have a moment to recharge. The salon itself is extremely relaxing! Just sitting in there will take some of the stress out of your day. The mani / pedi station is a super comfortable bench with a cozy nook that just feels like you have a comfy place to be away from it all. The icing is the boutique, which has many treasures to add to your life. A five-star establishment from top to bottom. When you go to a spa, you want to leave refreshed. And Breathe has just the right atmosphere and attentive professionals to make that happen. I tagged along with a mentor who was getting a mani/pedi and had recently added perfect brows. While I did not have an appointment, I was able to add a brow session. The reason I tagged along in the first place was that I had to learn the secret of these perfect brows. The secret is in the staff and the business. My consultation for brows was perfect, and I left with the exact perfect brows I was after. I also left less stressed and more relaxed than when I walked in. That is exactly what a spa is supposed to do! And I didn't even have any of the other services, yet! If you can get your brows done and leave relaxed, you are truly in the mellowest of spas. I will return for a mani-pedi when I have time to make an appointment. I will continue to return for the perfect brows and visit when I need a time-out from my busy life.

Nice environment. Comfortable & soothing. Kayla is very well-informed & knowledgeable. The chairs…read moreshe has for Yoni steams are top tier! Coming back regularly if possible! There's a tea she offers that you MUST get with the ginger honey! I felt so pampered and taken care of! Really great experience.

If you're contemplating booking a facial with Heather Johnson Studios in Emeryville, don't…read morehesitate. Treat yourself to an exceptional self-love facial experience. Heather's facials are renowned for their effectiveness in treating acne scars and pigmentation. I've struggled with acne throughout my life, and as I age, my face requires more attention to address these issues. After just one visit to Heather's studio, my skin looked remarkably improved. I've had the pleasure of experiencing two amazing facials, and during each session, Heather goes above and beyond to pamper your neck, shoulders, and décolletage. She applies peels, scrubs, and a variety of nourishing products to your face, massaging and cleansing your chest, neck, and the entire area. One of the standout features of Heather's facials is her genuine knowledge and passion for skincare. She genuinely loves what she does and infuses each treatment with love and care. I feel well-cared for after her facials, and she's always willing to offer advice on how to address specific skin concerns or areas you want to improve. Heather's facials are a self-care treat for yourself. I leave her studio with my face fully extracted, cleaned, and glowing from the treatments I receive. I've also tried her Hydro facial platinum facial, which includes a relaxing session under the LED light. The LED light is particularly beneficial for brightening your face, making it an excellent choice for those with upcoming weddings or special occasions. I highly recommend getting this type of facial before an event to achieve radiant, glowing skin. Heather is an incredible small business owner who's a true girl's girl. She's passionate about sharing skincare products for the face, body, and home. I can't say enough positive things about her, and if you're serious about improving your skin or looking to treat someone to a luxurious facial and self-care experience, I highly recommend giving Heather Johnson Studios a try. Heather's studio is located in a hair salon and when you arrive you need to push the doorbell to alert her that you're there and make your way to the stairway and she will let you in to her studio. Located on 65th St. there's usually parking that is free outside of her studio and that's always a plus to not have to worry about parking in a safe neighborhood.

I had an amazing, rejuvenating experience at Heather Johnson Studios. Heather is very attentive and…read moreaccommodating to your needs. She walks you through the procedure and product she uses. I left there feeling so refreshed, relaxed, pampered, and clean! I highly recommend this place. The facial and scalp treatment were incredible and worth every penny :)

Got a HydraFacial with Emjay today. She was so welcoming and easy to talk to. This was my first…read morefacial treatment ever and she was so informative on the purpose of every step and even gave me advice on how I can take better care of my skin after the treatment. The facilities were simple, clean, fun. It smells so good in here it's a super light waxy smell I don't think they use any room fragrances I think it's just a bouquet of scents from all their products and treatments because it's very fresh inside. The HydraFacial itself was incredibly relaxing. I felt pampered at every step and my skin is clean and glowing. I will definitely be back to try some of the other treatments.

Booked a Holistic Glow facial, my very first facial, and I couldn't be happier with the experience…read more I was a bit nervous going into it, but Rachel's energy was calming and she did an excellent job. My skin feels SO healthy, hydrated and deeply clean. There are also a ton of products to browse in their shop; mostly skincare, but also clean makeup products that I'm definitely going to check out next time I go.

Soizic does amazing things with her facial that I haven't seen anywhere else. She is a very gentle…read moreperson from Brittany. The hour-long "classique" included a big dose of body work on my back, and some hot stones. The products she uses are strongly-scented botanicals, with menthol a big component. Thankfully, she doesn't push product (hate it when facialists give me the hard sell). Instead, she gave me a cute little bag of samples and a schedule for how to use them. I might actually start to cleanse and moisturize at night. Spending an hour with Soizic, listening to her soothing blend of Chamber Music, Early Symphonies, and New Age tunes, had me believing some of her French beauty and sophistication might rub off on me. That's well worth whatever she charged me.

Soizic has been taking care of my skin for years. I am spoiled for anything else. I promise, a…read moreone-off visit is a treat but if you see her 4-6 times a year you will see an astonishing and ongoing improvement in your skin. Plus, her "bedside manner" is gracious and charming. Truly the best esthetician I have seen, on three continents.

Came to do a couple Swedish 60 minute massage. It was a great experience!! Felt super relaxing and…read morecomfortable. It was clean inside which I value a lot. When you walk in, you take off your shoes and check in (we had a reservation). We filled out a form and circled areas of our body where we want special attention. However, during the massage I did not feel any special attention to the area I chose. There was a nice little tea/snack station and they had a bathroom but it was pretty small. We will definitely come again and speak up about the areas we wanted special attention to! :)

I've been going to this place for a bit under a year now and as someone who's super picky about…read moremassages I'd say they do a good job while keeping their prices fair! There's usually parking around the area too :)

First off, WOW! Just WOW! I had such a wonderful facial today that included a neck and shoulder…read moremassage. I am truly grateful to have experienced my second facial with a skilled and knowledgeable esthetician! Lorena is amazing at what she does! Her studio is a definitely a place of relaxation: a warm bed, warm blankets, easy on the eyes, and soothing music playing in the background. Also, it's super clean! Her hands are warm and soft to the touch. She was able to relieve a lot of tension on my face (especially around my jaw), neck, and shoulders. Big plus... she uses high quality products that provide great benefits to the skin. I walked out feeling refreshed and I will most definitely be booking another facial/massage in the near future!

I've been in search of a local massage therapist who I could trust with my aching menopausal body…read more I was so happy to find out Lorena, who also has a thriving practice in San Francisco, decided to open up an office here in Albany. She is highly skilled and very knowledgeable. I felt I was in excellent hands with her and look forward to becoming an Albany regular.