I have never experienced a place that wants a tip BEFORE the service. I took my elderly mother for…read morea massage and they asked for me to leave a tip before the massage, and when I refused they cancelled her appointment. They refused her service. This is absolutely unacceptable.

Today was my second time having a massage at Blue Ocean. It was just as amazing as the first time!…read moreLucy was very kind and professional. I carry a lot of tension in my shoulders and neck and she spent a lot of time on those areas. I always prefer a hard massage and she is very strong and definitely got the job done! I feel great! I do not do a lot of things for myself, but moving forward this is a must. I highly recommend Blue Ocean Spa. The price is very reasonable and I recommend at least 60 minutes. You'll come out feeling brand new! Thank you, Lucy and the team at Blue Ocean!

I have been going to Lucy for a very long time. I no longer live in Merced, but prefer to drive…read morehalf an hour just to see her. She makes you feel comfortable and does an amazing job. I never have a regularly scheduled appointment and often have to text her when I know I'll have time to come to town. While she can't always get me in the same day, she is awesome at almost always being able to accommodate my schedule. The environment ia very relaxing. It's always a great experience. I can't say enough good things about Me Time!!

It took me a while to book a massage with anyone because I'm particular with experience,…read morecleanliness......so after looking around, I decided to book with Lucy and she exceeded all my expectations!! She's super nice and listens to what you need. I suffer from back pain and every time I walk out, I'm like a brand new person. I got my parents to go to her too and when they come out from their session, they look lighter. My dad never had a good massage, so he was super skeptical, but afterwards he said he would give her 1000 star review if he could. We have to drive quite a bit, but we all agree it's extremely worth it. Plus, it's affordable!! Highly, highly recommend!!!

Very good massage! Great technique on back. Lady works very hard at making a comfortable experience.read more

Have been in 4 times! Always a really good massage and fair priced!…read more She is always really good at finding and working out sore spots

My daughter and I found Body Balance Massage from a Groupon. It was wonderful! We had a massage and…read morefacial and her pricing was fabulous. Will be returning

Owner is rude, unprofessional, and unorganized. I had tried out the Groupon deal and booked the…read moreappointment a month in advance. Morning off, gave a call to confirm my appointment. Well, she forgot to book it. We worked it out to reschedule for 5 days later. She went ahead and redeemed my voucher for the day she forgot to book my appointment and when it came to the rescheduled day, I show up early and the place was closed. I called with no answer. She texted back around half an hour later and was defensive and claiming I no showed. Couldn't believe her. Needless to say I would rather take my business elsewhere.

I love coming here to get a 1 hour massage. They use hot stones and there is a heated table for…read morecold days. I feel like I don't have to tell her what is hurting she finds it! Highly recommend. You can call ahead to ask if they have a slot for the day or make an appointment in advance. Very clean and they are very nice.

The massage was good and all except for the end when she demanded a tip. I tipped her $4 after the…read more$70 plus $3 credit charge which the total would've been $77. She got mad and said "Only $4!?" So then I changed the 4 to an 8 and she still wasn't satisfied with that and said "$10 minimum tip I massaged you good". Funny enough she had a letter on the front desk saying something about 'tips are greatly appreciated' but never does it say tips are mandatory and must be at least $10. Besides it being a little pricier than I'm use to paying I'm never going back to this place. I got there in so much pain and she helped a little with that, but I left feeling even more stressed because of that interaction. Never again!

Kalina did such an amazing job I did a full body one hour massage and it felt amazing can't wait to…read morecome back

Do not go here. They don't listen to what you want. All the lady did was rub oil on me she never…read moreeven massaged my neck. My husband had to wait almost 20 minutes for his masseuse and she didn't even massage him for the full 30 minutes that we paid for. It was just overall a very awkward experience and not relaxing at all.

The BEST massage that I have ever received here in the Merced Area! Nancy is AMAZING!read more

A great find! I…read moremoved back to my SMALL hometown and after living in LA for the last 16 years I thought finding the kind of quality service I had grown accustomed to would be difficult. I couldn't wait anymore for an appt with my LA estheticians and called to many places around town for a specific type of service. Much to my dismay I couldn't find a local spa that offered what I wanted. FORTUNATELY I found her online and booked an appointment for the next day. Not knowing what to expect, I was pleasantly surprised to find a quaint location near downtown that spoke to the "spa" feeling I was hoping for. Nice cozy seating area, with that lovely spa sent of lavender in the air. Good assortment of product on the shelves. The owner and esthetician Elia Brummell greeted me right away and took me to the room after paperwork was filled. The room was immaculate with all her waxing product extremely clean and organized. She was very professional and thorough in her explanation on her services and during the appointment. I'll definitely be back and if you're in need of a local place here in Merced, I give her a five stars!! Yeah!!! :)

Jennifer is what happens when a dermatologist, an artist, a therapist, and a wizard form a very…read moreglamorous skincare supergroup. You arrive with a breakout behaving like it has legal ownership of your face, a dry patch visible from space, and a skincare routine assembled through equal parts hope, panic, and internet recommendations. Jennifer does not flinch. She listens. She examines. She remembers. She explains ingredients without requiring you to earn a chemistry degree. She dispenses brilliant advice without judgment, follows up because she genuinely cares, and somehow makes your most annoying skin crisis seem entirely solvable. Her knowledge is encyclopedic, her touch is exquisite, and her calm could probably de-escalate a national incident. But Jennifer's greatest talent isn't found in a bottle, serum, steamer, or mysterious little glowing machine. It's how she makes you feel. You can walk into her room bare-faced, blotchy, insecure, and contemplating whether dim lighting should become a permanent lifestyle choice - and walk out glowing like you've successfully renegotiated your contract with your boss. Jennifer is part scientist, part artist, part healer, part magician - and apparently part mind reader, because she always seems to know exactly what your skin needs before your skin has issued its formal complaint. Five stars seem woefully inadequate. Give Jennifer the stars, the moon, excellent lighting, and her own constellation. My skin has spoken. It wants Jennifer. Dr. J Ballesteros Walt Disney World, Florida

Definitely recommend. I go here for my facials & massages. Jen & Sherri are amazing, along with…read morebeing very knowledgeable in this field.They also create a very calming & positive atmosphere, in which I can relax.