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    Burke Williams Day Spa

    3.5 (770 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Aromatherapy massage

    Deep tissue massage

    Hot stone massage

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    Danielle B.

    As a 15th anniversary gift some friends of ours gifted me and the hubby each a 50 min massage with an enhancement add on for Burke Williams. I've been to a couple other locations and this was the hubbys first time and so we picked the Pasadena location. We made reservations for a Saturday at 4pm. We got there an hour early to take advantage of the spa. It is coed but separate areas for men and women. I loved the jacuzzi, dry sauna and steam sauna also. We also got a locker with a key to put our things in, as well as a robe and slippers to use which were super comfortable. Throughout the spa I loved the washcloths that were surrounded by ice to keep you cool and also the aromatherapy ones. I enjoyed my massage! Shout out to Stephanie!! She applied the perfect pressure on my neck and shoulders which I wanted her to focus on. After our massages we stayed in the spa another 30 min or so before leaving. We truly enjoyed our experience and hopefully will be able to go back in the future!

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    Van D.

    For Christmas, my boyfriend got me a sweet and thoughtful gift card to Burke Williams. I decided to use it to explore new locations. Previously I have been to the Orange and Mission Viejo locations, so I thought it would be fun to check out the Pasadena location. It's in the Old Town area, and the nearest public parking lot is off Green and Fair Oaks. I really loathe paying for parking and having to walk over. For any first timers to Burke Williams, they are a luxury European style spa, meaning the spa area is generally naked. Bathing suits are optional. In the spa area, they have lockers, a jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, showers, and vanity tables. There are also quiet rooms for napping in its' own area in the front by the lobby. This location only has the lobby as the co-ed hanging out area. Compared to other BW locations, they are smaller and more busy. I usually spend about 3 and a half hours at BWs and this time was the same. I started off with a strong shower. The other locations has their shaving cream for grabs outside, but this location has a shaving cream inside each shower. And then I went over to the jacuzzi, then the sauna, and then to the quiet room for a little nap. Then I showered again before my treatment time and headed to the lobby before my treatment. When it was time for 80 min Pure Relaxation Massage ($245 regular/$285 member pricing), Pearl came to get me from the lobby and welcomed me up the stairs. Most of their treatment rooms seem to be upstairs. The treatment room seemed to have the same equipment and general layout as other BWs but less square footage. I had an amazing time with Pearl. She started off asking me if I had any areas I wanted to focus on, and any injuries or areas to be careful with. She was thoughtful throughout the massage and made sure the pressure was to my liking. There was a good amount of massage oil used the whole treatment. I was soooooo relaxed. Pearl gave my wrist and forearm the additional attention I requested. When the massage was over, she placed my warmed robed on the table, just as expected with all BW massage experiences. I had such a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The highest compliment I can ever give someone is that I would come back and book another massage with Pearl. After my treatment Pearl walked me back towards the lobby and reminded me to stay hydrated for the next few days. She was super sweet and thoughtful and definitely the best encounter I had with the Pasadena location. After my service I went to take another shower and got ready at their vanity tables. Unfortunately there were MULTIPLE dirty brushes in the clean bin. Which reminds me the showers had a lot of hairs on the wall. Super turn off. There was a lot of staff in the spa area so I'm not sure if they missed it since it was so crowded or if they were more focused on other areas of the spa area. Staff also mentioned that this is the oldest location in the area... and I can see that... in the sense that the layout is less thoughtful than the other locations, such as locker rooms where you change is in high foot traffic areas. I waited for a bit at check out, but staff was very helpful. They were able to give me my day pass and bring a friend that was part of the gift card deal that the Mission Viejo location forgot to give me. Loved the massage and the amenities, but I don't enjoy the crowd and there's room for improvement with the cleanliness. I don't blame the business for doing well, but I do feel like they can maintain better cleanliness of their facilities for how much they charge for our services. Of the Burke Williams locations I have been to, my favorite is the Orange location which is the largest, and then Mission Viejo for an intimate quiet experience, and this places last. Nevertheless it's still a superior spa experience where I've never had a bad treatment at any BWs.

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    Nancy H.

    I am finally admitting that their is no place with greater consistency and breadth of treatments than Burke Williams and I drive monthly from Las Vegas; currently on a six month program for the ULTRAfusion facial backed up by at-home H2V skincare, (the BW skincare brand). I made the mistake of needing to depart after the treatment and moving forward I will allow ample time to enjoy the facilities. I am a fan of the shower amenities, the jacuzzi and sauna, the quiet room, the delicious tea and healthy snacks. The ULTRAfusion facial has transformed my skin and at 71 I was due for some transforming! I had had damaging deep laser treatments at other facilities and it was simply damaging my skin, not helping it. I kept thinking that stronger is better and I was wrong! I can honestly say that I don't recall when my skin has looked better. It is my goal to visit all the Southern CA locations; next stop is Sherman Oaks...see you there!

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    Ask the Community - Burke Williams Day Spa

    Do you have any male therapist recommendations (medium to firm technique)? I go to the Hollywood location, but Pasadena is a little closer to home.

    Hello and Good afternoon! We are so glad you want to visit Pasadena. We have multiple male therapists that we would recommend. To name a few, here are some names: Andrew, John, William, Craig, Levi. Thank you and see you soon!

    Does anybody know which shampoo they have in their showers? It left my hair really soft...

    I want to know too!!

    Can i make a same day massage appointment?

    Yes you can. However, if you are looking for a particular masseuse, you may not be able to book them. BW gets booked up very quickly due to their excellent service!

    Are they open yet and finished with the remodel?

    Yes but keep your expectations low

    What is your policy for transgender patrons; specifically, are biological males allowed to use the female areas of the spa?

    Are males allowed to use the female areas of the spa? Kinda defeats the purpose of the ladies having their own areas.

    Do they have a pool? Not just jacuzzi... and is there outdoor sitting area?

    No they don't.

    I was given a gift certificate almost a year ago, how do I find out if it's still valid?

    In California, gift certificates cannot expire, ever (so long as the company remains in business.) The only exception relates to promotional value-- eg similar to Groupon, where the buyer paid X but the certificate has a higher value during a… 

    Has anyone tried the 4 Layer Resurfacing Facial? Wondering about the recovery time. TIA!

    No down time! I had a lot of redness (sensitive skin) and it was all gone by 1 hour past. Glowing

    Do men or women or both do massages?

    Both. You can choose

    Do they validate parking?

    No they don't validate parking.

    I used to be a member of this spa. However, when I found out about their exclusion of men on Saturdays (which was a new policy at the time), I no longer felt comfortable being a member there on any day. Do they still exclude men?

    I've been there numerous times on Saturdays. Never heard of it.

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    Review Highlights - Burke Williams Day Spa

    “After our sessions, we met in the common area and enjoyed the jacuzzi, steam room, dry sauna, and showers.”

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    A Beautiful Day Spa Massage Pasadena - New hours Monday to Sunday 10:30a.m to 8:30p.m

    A Beautiful Day Spa Massage Pasadena

    4.6(1.2k reviews)
    1.2 mi•West Central
    •$$

    Dr Shi is a wizard. No, a fairy. No, a healer. Yes, definitely a healer…read more Although A Beautiful Day Spa is well known for their massage treatments, the well-kept hidden secret is Dr. Shi. Dr. Shi has been practicing acupuncture for decades. Dr. Shi can speak some English, but is fluent in Mandarin. As a patient who speaks some Mandarin, I'm fortunate enough to learn that Dr. Shi travels to give speeches in China and he continues to learn the arts of healing. Dr. Shi is an unorthodox acupuncturist in which his methods are not just sticking needles in your body. He asks your body to change the tendons, the muscles, the bones, the fascia, and even the skin. And yes Dr Shi talks to your body, it's so strange (I know), but he can find where the source of your pain is from and he tries to find the root cause of the pain so he can transform your body. Even if I don't tell him I have pain in a specific area, he will find out after assessing your body. As someone who suffers from multiple injuries, my chronic pain and musculoskeletal problems caused migraines, dizziness and pain with movement. I saw renowned acupuncturists twice to three times a week for three months and my symptoms never improved significantly enough to go about my daily life. I saw Dr. Shi for one month, twice a week and my headaches and dizziness improved right away. My range in motion also increased with less pain. Additionally, my stiffness and deep pain lessened. So why the magic... okay, I get it. You need a concrete example. I have a painful bump in the back of my head, it was about 2inch so not too big, but pressing on it caused migraines and shooting pain down my neck and spine. Dr. Shi placed acupuncture needles in my body, asked me to do some strange movements, and in three sessions the spot was less tender and I no longer have shooting pain down my neck and spine. This was also combined with Western medicine. It's not completely gone because he explained that healing is treatment, time, taking care of yourself, staying warm and moving correctly. I also like the way Dr. Shi inserts and takes out the needles. He prepares your body and gently inserts the needles. If it will be a painful spot, he will guide you on how to lessen the pain for that acupoint. I am excited that the acupuncture clinic will be opened soon. This way, Dr. Shi can help more people.

    I was really excited for this place from all the reviews I saw, but it wasn't what we were…read moreexpecting. I had booked a 60-minute massage for my mother and requested strong pressure. The receptionist confirmed that they had someone who had the strongest therapist booked for my mom and I had nothing to worry about. However, my mother told me there was barely any pressure even when she inquired they said that strong, deep pressure would be an extra charge. Which is fine, however, it seems that they just gave her light strokes throughout. She wanted to walk out mid-session but chose to stay to see if there would be any improvement but there was none. We would not recommend this place. Update: Dustin tried offering us 30% off for us to come back.. doesn't seem like a good/decent solution to anything. We declined and still would not recommend this place.

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    4.7(184 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Downtown
    •$$$
    Available by appointment
    Certified professionals

    I've been coming here for the past three years, and every visit has been an amazing experience…read more From the moment you walk in, the entire environment is incredibly relaxing, the soft lighting, warm massage beds, and cozy blankets create the perfect atmosphere to unwind. The best part, though, is my massage therapist, Merci. She is truly exceptional. She always takes the time to understand exactly what my body needs, whether it's relieving sore muscles, releasing tension, or simply helping me relax. Her attention to detail and skill make every massage feel personalized.

    I've been a member of the Now Pasadena for almost two years and it's been the best investment in…read moreself-care I've made. The front desk receptionists are always welcoming and I love the ease of the parking situation. The products are great too...I bought the candle and room spray to try to duplicate the relaxing feeling in my home. The first time I went to this location I was randomly paired up with the massage therapist, Kia, and how lucky for me that I was! She is kind, calm and pleasant. I've been requesting her ever since that first time and sing her praises to my family and friends. She really listens to what my needs are and varies up her techniques to fit those needs. Whether it's adding the gliding cupping, hot stones, or just the now massage, I look forward to relaxing and resetting during my monthly 80-min massages. I will continue investing in me and booking with Kia!

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    On Balance Massage Therapy

    5.0(31 reviews)
    0.7 mi•Downtown

    I can't recommend Christine Bond highly enough - she is…read moretruly an extraordinary massage therapist and a natural healer in every sense. From the moment you walk in, Christine creates a space that feels safe, warm, and restorative. Her presence is calm and grounding, and her intuitive understanding of the body goes far beyond technique. Christine doesn't just give massages - she listens deeply to what your body needs, combining skill, intuition, and genuine care. Every session feels personalized, with her adjusting pressure and focus areas effortlessly based on how your body responds. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, postpartum tension, or simply need to reconnect with yourself, Christine's work brings both physical relief and emotional balance. After each session, I feel lighter, more aligned, and deeply relaxed - like my whole system has been reset. It's rare to find someone who brings this level of expertise and compassion to their practice. Christine is a gifted therapist, and anyone who books with her will feel the difference immediately. Five stars isn't enough - she's truly one of a kind.

    My husband and I were in cloud 9 after Christine's massage. She poured her deep care into every…read moremovement and I can still feel it as a layer of support through a hectic day one day later. Christine was able to assess our body's alignment pre-massage and tailored her massage specifically for our bodies' needs. I came away lighter, more resourced, and with information on how to improve my posture. I'd have her again and trust her with my people.

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