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    Crystal Cove

    4.0 (45 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Deep tissue massage

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    Jocelyn C.

    Nice place. Peaceful & clean. They have little bottle waters in the front when you come in. I had a Groupon 1st 2 times. Great prices for those. The first time, both my husband & I had deep tissue massages for 90min. It was my 1st time getting that. Swedish is what I get generally, and I much rather that. So, for my birthday, got that the 2nd time, while my husband enjoyed his deep tissue for 60min. If we went 2 times already, that means we enjoy it for the prices, as long as I get Groupon prices. Had Mia & Monica the 1st time, and Even & Yanni the 2nd time. Yanni said don't purchase the Groupon, they'll match the prices.

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    Amy Y.

    New to massages, Crystal Cove is somehow the third massage I've been to in the span of a year, thanks to Groupon. It seems they've recently opened, as the facilities look new and clean (it changes a little bit when you wander into the back and the rooms; I don't recommend needing to use the bathroom here). To my luck, they accommodated us an hour earlier than scheduled. The rooms are dark with small beds and soft blankets. The furniture and wall decorations are dated, and the rooms for different clients are separated by a fabric sheet. Not the best, but I'm glad we were the only ones here at the time of booking. During my massage, I felt that my masseuse did a lot of same stuff. I got my elbows and forearm worked on a lot, which was cool but not necessarily what I wanted. There was a language barrier so I couldn't really say anything. I was surprised to receive hot stones resting on my back at some point, which turned into a hot stone rub. They then put oil everywhere - like, EVERYWHERE. The Chinese massage oil was mild, almost diluted with no real smell, but I preferred the lack of potency. Despite the language barrier, I did feel comfortable throughout the massage - out of my first three massages, this was the least painful and ticklish. My fingers and toes also got cracked. The background noise was piano music over water with constant chirping sounds which became rather annoying. The result of this massage was great, though it was more of a relaxing great than a massage that fixed problem areas. I had gone on a hike right before the massage, and the massage made me feel much looser and better. At the end, they offer you lemon flavored water and candy, and request for your tip. I do wish they didn't watch you as you put in the tip, as that pressure feels unnerving. While I enjoyed the massage, I wish I had gotten results with more impact, and also prefer better facilities.

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    Karina D.

    Yesterday I booked the 60 minute massage. The place was very clean, calm and quiet. I felt very relaxed and the woman I had did an amazing job at getting all the knots out of my neck and shoulders! I loved the hot stones that were used as well. I would come back again, especially for the price.

    Linyi Y.

    Had such a relaxing time at Crystal Cove ‍‍ We booked a couples massage and the staff were so kind and welcoming. Before the session, they had us fill out a survey to customize the pressure levels and focus areas, which made the massage perfect for both of us. The room setup was super calming and peaceful We booked through Groupon, but later realized it's the same price in-store -- so I'd definitely recommend paying them directly to support the business

    Nancy at Crystal Cove just delivered the best massage of my life, hands down. I genuinely can't remember a previous massage that even comes close; she completely redefined what "best" means. You can feel her love for what she does in every single touch. She masterfully balanced medium and heavy pressure, surprising me with every seamless transition. Just when you think she's finished with one area, she beautifully circles back, deepening the release in a way I can barely articulate. Every single knot was expertly untangled. I feel utterly reborn! The entire experience, from the moment I booked, was fantastic. Crystal Cove provides the most beautiful service, and Nancy's skilled, comforting touch felt like coming home. This is exactly how a massage should be! Thank you beautiful humans!

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    Jefferson M.

    Worst massage I ever had, not coming back anymore. I feel sore on my back after the massage,I even had to tell her to stop because she didn't know the pressure. I told her to stop massaging my back, but she kept going.

    Stopped by Crystal cove with a friend the other day and honestly, it was awesome! The place is super clean, chill, and the vibe is just really relaxing. Staff at the front were friendly and made us feel welcome right away. My therapist was amazing -- pressure was perfect, not too soft, not too hard, and she kept checking in to make sure I was comfy. Left feeling totally relaxed and refreshed. Rooms are cozy and neat, you can tell they actually care about the details. Prices are fair too. 10/10 would come back, and I've already told some friends about it!

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    Excellent massage! Been going here quite awhile! Will return! Nancy is the best! Customer service is excellent!

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    I was there yesterday and I really highly recommended. Their masseur is good and price is reasonable. I will come again soon!!

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    Stumbled across this place and had a couples massage. We will be back. The massage therapists were amazing.

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    I just finished my six month work with Dr. Melody, and I can say without hesitation that she…read morechanged my life. When I first came to her, I was dealing with an overwhelming mix of issues--SIBO, extreme candida, leaky gut, and parasites. My body was a mess, and I felt lost and discouraged. Dr. Melody guided me through every step with clarity, patience, and real expertise. She didn't just hand me supplements and push me out the door--she actually helped me heal. She listened, she educated me, and she supported me through every stage of my recovery. My stomach, my energy, my whole system feels like it finally belongs to me again. I'm grateful for her professionalism, her compassion, and the way she treated me as a whole person. If you're struggling with complicated gut issues and you're ready to actually get better, Dr. Melody is the one you want in your corner.

    My body thanks me everyday since working with Dr. Wong. I…read morehad felt from various symptoms that my digestion was not good for a long time. Then, after one painful bloating incident, where others eating the same food had no issues, I decided to seek advice from Dr. Wong. From the beginning, Dr. Wong quickly educated me about her approach, how we would learn more about my situation, and how she proposed to treat my situation. Dr. Wong listened to me about my goals for myself, and we discussed a plan to which I was willing to commit. Within a few weeks of starting treatment, digestive changes were noticeable, and maybe I was also lucky that in a few months, my digestion became stable with regular healthy stool output. Through those observable improvements, I am certain Dr. Wong's treatments and advice, including a much reduced appreciation of wine, has resulted in distinctly improved digestion. As mentioned at the top, my body feels like it is internally working much better than before.

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    Posting for my wife: The Sage team is great. Dr. Iris Lee in…read moreparticular has been amazing. I was having repeated poor IVF outcomes, and my outcomes improved significantly after I started to see Iris regularly for acupuncture treatments. I have seen multiple acupuncturists across multiple clinics throughout my long IVF journey, and Iris is a true stand-out. She goes above and beyond to personalize my acupuncture treatment each week, gives sound advice on other actions I can take (from sleep and diet habits..to questions I should ask my IVF doctor), and soothes my stress/anxiety with her own calm, kindness and counsel.

    November 2025 I was diagnosed with degeneration of my lumbar and cervical spine, right knee torn…read moremeniscus with a cyst, and two torn tendons in my left elbow. From 0 -10 on a pain scale, I was at about 10-12... in agony! My daughter an OT suggested I try acupuncture so I looked up acupuncturists in my area and read good reviews about an acupuncturist named Jewelz and decided to give her a try. My pain was significantly and surprisingly reduced with just one session and after 2 -3 sessions, reduced to 2-4. I am so grateful to have found this establishment and Jewelz she is a gem!

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    Kimberly Burke L.Ac., O.M.D - Inflammation we found and resolved in 3 weeks

    Kimberly Burke L.Ac., O.M.D

    5.0(10 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    If this photo (3 weeks apart)doesn't convince you to see Dr Burke, maybe this will... 15 years of…read morenot feeling well and Kaiser running their usual bloodwork and telling me I am fine. Fast forward to 12 months ago. Swollen, weight gain, hot flashes, not going to bathroom, chronic indigestion and fatigue, migraines galore, I finally had enough and paid out of pocket to see Dr. Burke. She is kind, caring, detailed, thorough, and responsive. Within a day of seeing her, all but 2 of my symptoms were resolved and we could focus on the results of her bloodwork findings...findings Kaiser said didn't exist. I am now 4 weeks into this journey and will never look back. Thanks for all you Dr Burke! If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired and no one doing anything about it, start here!

    Share review Embed…read morereview Write an update Edit review 5/27/2020 Kimberly Burke has been treating me for over 14 years. When I first went to Peninsula Holistic Health Center it was to treat my immune system. I follow her Functional Medicine program and receive her wonderful Acupuncture treatments. My immune system and health has really improved. My skin glows with her skin care treatments. I flowed through menopause with ease. All with the help of Kimberly Burke. I went on Kimberly's detox eating plan, take her supplements and use her Zriya facial products. The results have been amazing. My favorite is the FACIAL REJUVENATION OIL Kimberly is so knowledgeable, gracious, smart and supportive. I recommend her to anyone in need of a good holistic doctor. Her many years of experience and wisdom will be exactly what you need in these challenging times. Right now she is helping me build an even stronger immune system to help fight this new COVID 19 epidemic. You too will be amazed at her knowledge and wisdom. Taryn Smith

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    4.8(37 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    Free consultations
    Locally owned & operated

    This is an overdue review. I saw Dr. Raphael during the pandemic. She was my first naturopathic…read moredoctor and the first doctor I had seen completely virtually. She took detailed information and concerns of mine. She was able to put in bloodwork I needed to the lab but I was able to take her recommended lab work to have my doctor put it in so that some of the lab work would be covered by insurance. The lab work is much more extensive than the basic lab work your traditional doctor does for you. Her lab work was able to have her give you recommendations on supplements and diet. The lab work is an eye opener to seeing how unbalanced my body was. Just before having the vaccine, she instructed me on what tinctures to take prior to having the vaccine so that wouldn't have any or mild side effects. The first two vaccines I took the tinctures and I barely had any symptoms. When the booster came out and I completely forgot about taking the tinctures, I had a headache and was tired for two days. I won't forget to take this going forward now. If you're looking for a naturopathic doctor, I highly recommend Dr. Kizzy Raphael where ever you are located. She does a wonderful job working with patients virtually. Her attention to detail and her eagerness to want to resolve your health issues makes her a vital part of your wellbeing.

    Dr. Kizzy has helped me obtain a quality of life I didn't think was possible. I had lost faith in…read moretraditional doctors, having been told countless times from more doctors than I can remember that "I'm fine". I'd been through Kaiser, PAMF, Sutter Health; nobody would listen and nobody would help. I felt so hopeless, defeated and truly sick. I was experiencing debilitating fatigue, excruciating pain in my tailbone, extreme nausea, issues with overactive bladder, blood in my stool, a swollen abdomen, weight that I couldn't lose no matter what I tried ...the list goes on. Every day was a struggle and every day I felt so unwell, and there was no explanation. The nausea has been affecting me for over 30 years. The final straw that pushed me to find help outside of what my insurance would cover, was testing positive for colon cancer at 46. I didn't really have the money to seek alternative care, but feeling like I was on the brink of death motivated me to reprioritize my life and figure it out. I found Dr. Kizzy out of sheer desperation. I chose her because of the reviews I read. I could write pages and pages about how wonderful she is, but to summarize, I feel amazing! I don't have colon cancer. I was completely misdiagnosed by Kaiser. They kept running the same tests over and over. They refused to deviate and expand the parameters of their testing even though I wasn't getting better. They told me my ailments were all in my head. Dr. Kizzy was able to determine I had SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth), H.pylori (very common, from food poisoning) and that my adrenal gland function was extremely low. I've been a patient of Dr. Kizzy for a little over a year now and for the first time in my entire life, I'm ok. I will be forever grateful for her help! She actually listened and cared. · Debilitating Fatigue - Dr. Kizzy treated my adrenal gland function, and I have so much energy now! · Excruciating Tailbone Pain - It was from chronic stress, which led to pressure and muscle tension in my pelvic floor muscles. She recommended an amazing therapist (Taryn Weinkam, PhD) who helped me release the trauma I've been holding onto for so many years. My pain is gone! · Overactive Bladder - It was my body's response to being in a constant state of "fight or flight". The therapy helped with this as well, it's no longer an issue. · Extreme Nausea - It was from H.pylori. Nausea is one of the main symptoms. If Kaiser or Sutter had run a simple test, this could have been diagnosed decades ago. My nausea is completely gone. · Swollen Abdomen & Bloody Stool - Both of these were from SIBO and both are no longer present. · Excess Weight - SIBO contributed to this, but so did the feeling of hopelessness. I credit both Dr. Kizzy and therapy. Our bodies react to our mental state. I've dropped 30 lbs and fit back into clothes I never thought I'd be able to wear again. There is really something to that whole "mind, body, spirit" thing. I highly recommend Dr. Kizzy!

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    4.9(17 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Dr. Enfield is wonderful. She has a great personality. The office was located in downtown in an…read moreolder building with a lot of character when I first started seeing her. The office is very welcoming and comfortable. Dr. Enfield is now located just a few blocks away from her old location and a very modern and upscale building. I love the office. It is larger, nice reception area, and easy parking. Dr. Laura is amazing. I went to see her when I was unable to get any relief from my sciatic, joint pain and pain from bulging disc in my back. She introduced me to ozone therapy and after almost 2 years of pain I finally had some relief. My physical therapist was amazed at how quickly I was having a response to the treatment and how quickly my recovery was once I started the treatment. I love the office that I get one on one experience with Dr. Laura and I was always very well taken care of. When traditional medicine had completely failed me I am so grateful that I found Dr. Laura and was able to get relief from my pain after so long. She came highly recommended by my acupuncturist and I see why 10 out of 10.

    I've been seeing Dr. Laura for a little over a year, and she's been instrumental in helping me get…read morebalance in my health. I've had arthritis in my knee from a car accident that happened 26 years ago, and was managing chronic pain as result of it. Dr Laura had suggested Ozone-Therapy (or probably a more medical term for it), which seemed to really make sense. As my leg had discloated and the condyles had smashed each other, I was in a bone-on-bone connection. We've done a few of these procedures, and for the first time in 26 years I no longer have any pain in my knee. I've been doing a myriad of different modalities, including yoga, pilates, chiropractic, acupuncture and rolfing, and I believe that it's a whole practice of wellness. Even so, getting this ozone-therapy is a serious game changer. I'm no longer living in constant pain, which is increasing my energy levels and general joy in life. I'm so grateful that Dr. Enfield has options that solved some real life conflicts for me!!!

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    San Mateo Acupuncture Center

    San Mateo Acupuncture Center

    4.7(62 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I've been seeing Angela for acupuncture for over a year now. I'm so grateful she takes my…read moreinsurance. I always feel amazing. My body relaxes, my mind slows down, and I feel so at ease. Her cupping has been a game changer for my neck and shoulder (I had frozen shoulder) and am very active so I'm often hurting myself one way or another. Angela herself is warm, authentic, and wonderful to chat and laugh with. We love sharing restaurant finds. But what happened this week completely blew my mind! I had horrific calf pain after running stairs with a 20 lb weighted vest two days in a row. I was miserable. I felt like I had calf surgery! While treating my calf, Angela said it felt like the needle was going into a steel plate! I was horrified, thinking what did I do and how long before I heal? The very next morning I woke up... and the pain was gone. I could not believe it. I went to the gym and did leg press and my full leg circuit like nothing had happened. I had no idea acupuncture could be that directly effective. I'm weirdly excited to see what Angela does with my next problem! Thank you, Angela!

    I have been consistently going here for a few months (every 1-2 weeks) and am sorry to post such a…read morenegative review, but I feel like a place with a main goal to heal people should embody that philosophy in how they treat customers, but unfortunately have found that not to be the case here. First of all, I want to echo previous reviews that Minal indeed has amazing bedside manners and I have seen her several times and have been treated with nothing but respect and kindness. Unfortunately I can't say the same about the front desk person working on Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 - Alyssa, and to a lesser extent, Angela the owner. Again, like previous reviews of interactions with the front desk, it seems they are incapable of having any empathy for customers. In my case, I was running late for my 4PM appointment and called around 3:30PM (answered by Alyssa) to see what could be done. I was told the policy was strictly a 10min grace period so if I arrived at 4:11PM, I would be charged a $75 late fee. This was very frustrating because I was scheduled to arrive right around 4:10PM, but a simple traffic light could be the difference between arriving at 4:10 or 4:12, but Alyssa firmly stated they wouldn't even make a minute exception even though I had never been late before in any previous appointments. This stressed me out so much so even though I managed to arrive at exactly 4:10 (got lucky with the traffic lights), I was dis-regulated and accidentally slammed the door that was the entrance to the clinic (it is super light, definitely one of those indoor hollow doors). Alyssa glares at me and states there are other patients and I said something to the effect of Oh well I was very stressed out trying to get here on time due to the policy, so sorry and obviously this won't happen again. And she continues glaring and mutters ..crazy... while looking me straight in the eye. And then she's like ugh whatever Minal will talk to you, in a tone straight out of Mean Girls and leads me to the room. A minute later, I come back out asking if I could use the bathroom (not sure if I would be charged the late fee for it so wanted to check) and she glares at me for a solid few seconds, as if in disbelief I dare talk to her again, before begrudgingly saying uh yea whatever... The next day, Angela the owner called me to talk about the incident, so I told her what happened and mentioned Alyssa called me crazy, and she said that she heard from Alyssa that she said "That's crazy...", and not "YOU'RE crazy...". Now my question is does that make a difference? When your front desk receptionist looks a customer in the eye and says CRAZY, does it matter if it was preceded by "you're" or "that's"? It felt like 75% of my call with Angela was her basically saying she didn't know who to believe with the he-said-she-said (then why call me to talk about it) and nitpicking on the details of the name calling. I called her out on it and she apologized and emphasized she does not condone Alyssa's behavior, but it didn't feel sincere due to her previous comments. Philosophically, I hate places that can't make a 1 minute exception as a one-time deal (I get if someone is chronically late that you gotta respect other people's time and pay for it), but I would say if it were only this, I would be giving this place maybe 3 stars for the inflexibility since it is their right and it's just preference but not a crime or anything. But 1 star for Alyssa's behavior and the very confusing defensive call from Angela afterwards.

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