In my opinion best massage location in Bakersfield and I've been to quite a few, there's only one…read moreother that can compare however the massage therapist here are very friendly and ask what is bothering you and focus mostly on that to allow you the best experience. The gentleman at the front desk is running that place better than most people I've seen run a massage therapy business. He even takes text messages up into a certain part of the evening after the business is closed to try to fit you in and knows what his opens are within 5 to 10 minutes of you texting them. I would love to gate keep this place to myself but I know that they don't need my endorsement for the great things that happen here. Though I won't gate keep the location I will gate keep my therapist (for now) However if I know you personally message me and I'll tell you who she is.. Overall the only place I'll be going to in 2026 unless something changes.

I really wanted to leave a fully positive review because I genuinely enjoyed my massage. The…read moreenvironment was incredibly calming, and my masseuse, Karen, was wonderful. Unfortunately, the experience at checkout completely changed how I felt leaving. When I booked over the phone, I specifically stated that I would be using a gift certificate. Nothing was disclosed at that time about an additional charge. After my massage, I was told I owed an extra $10 because of the age of my gift certificate. I questioned the charge, and ultimately I was not charged the additional $10, but only after I pushed back and questioned why I owed anything at all. The certificate was purchased in December 2024 and states "4x massages," not a dollar amount to be applied toward massages. Hands of Joy has also not increased its massage prices since the certificate was purchased. What concerned me even more was that after I questioned the charge, additional wording was handwritten onto my gift certificate that had not been there when it was originally purchased or given to me. I will be attaching a photo of the certificate for transparency. Terms added after a gift certificate has already been purchased are obviously not terms the purchaser could have agreed to at the time of purchase. I am away for school for months at a time, so naturally it can take me longer to use a multi-massage gift certificate. Being made to feel as though that was somehow an issue, especially over a gift that had already been paid for, took me from feeling completely relaxed to feeling frustrated and belittled. My biggest concern is for customers who may simply pay an unexpected charge without questioning it. California has specific protections surrounding purchased gift certificates, including restrictions on expiration dates and service fees. I would encourage anyone using an older gift certificate anywhere to understand its original terms and ask questions before paying an unexpected additional fee. Karen and the massage itself were wonderful, and I genuinely wish that had been the entirety of my experience. Unfortunately, the way the gift certificate was handled at checkout, and having wording added to it afterward, left a disappointing impression.

This is a great little massage spot--simple, no-frills, but very effective. I was helped by Mona,…read moreand she focused on my lower back and legs after hours of driving. She did an amazing job--really worked out the tension without it feeling rushed. I left feeling completely relaxed, and it honestly made the rest of my drive so much more comfortable. If you're on a long road trip and need a reset, this is a solid stop. I'd definitely come back.

I recently came in for an hour massage. I booked my appointment with John and he was great! Amazing…read morecustomer service and very reasonable price.

Came for a deep tissue massage since my back has been hurting lately. Walking in, it's so clean and…read morepeaceful. I got helped right away and into a room asap. Oh man I never felt so relaxed in my life. He massaged my scalp, back, arms, and legs. He even used hot towels and hot stones. It's a semi dark room with smoothing music playing. I did not want him to stop! They even offered me candy and water afterwards. This place is officially my go to now. Will be trying the other massages.

I was a bit confused at first, but once she started the massage, she was very thorough. Paid…read moreattention to areas of concern. The warming oil was a nice touch as well as the hot oil. Communication is a little difficult unless you speak Japanese. Other than that up

I had a great experience!!! She was friendly and the pressure she used on my back was great!!! I…read morewill definitely come back!!! Super happy!!!

Very Relaxing! The masseuse was excellent! She was very welcoming and friendly! I will happily go…read moreback!

This was the best message ever! I can't wait to come back in town. James, you are so accommodating…read moreand knowledgeable! I'm still feel relaxed after 2 days. You know the exact pressure to use and maintained it through out my entire massage. I/we will be back very soon!!

My husband and I get massages every week from these massage therapists. They are great at what they…read moredo and very knowledgeable of the problem areas that we need work on. The heating pad on the massage table is a nice touch, and the atmosphere of the room is very relaxing.

Do not go to this place for a massage. They demanded a 30 dollar tip and I was going to give them a…read more10 dollar tip. This place is a very unprofessional. The place is very dirty as it is. I felt like the lady that was there took advantage of my nice nature and was demanding for a large tip. Beware because they will always try to get 100 bucks out of you. Posted om 5/6/25

Jenny and her assistant are superb!!! Highly recommend…read more Don't forget to tip as it's normal and not built in to the rates

This place is never open. I have been by at least ten times since early September and there has…read morebeen and still is a sign on the door that says I am out please call 421 XXXX . Not sure what happened.

I paid $93 for a 90 minute massage. I asked the lady if she did deep tissue massages since it…read morewasn't specified on the service menu. I'm not sure if she understood me or not because of the language barrier -- so if you have past injuries or specifications for your massage, I wouldn't recommend this place due to lack of communication and language. Luckily I didn't so I just told her I needed a deep tissue massage hoping she understood. To start, the table had a thin sheet I laid out to cover myself with. Usually places have another thicker sheet/blanket but oh well! I told myself it didn't matter. I'm pretty conservative mind you, so when she started whipping the sheet around and exposing me without consideration and bending my knees while exposing between my legs, I felt uncomfortable and couldn't relax the entire time. At one point, my entire back side was completely exposed and the sheet wasn't covering me. I was extremely uncomfortable with that. When I flipped over for her to do my front side, she accidentally exposed my breast. Again, I felt extremely uncomfortable even though she said "oops, sorry!" As for the massage itself, it felt unorganized and all over the place. Usually therapist will slow their way into it and work their way around. This lady was all over the places and wasn't smooth. I felt like her thumbs were poking me all over instead of doing a deep tissue. Some parts felt great, don't get me wrong, but she rubbed my triceps so hard with her thumbs I was bruised the next day. When I flipped over to have my front side done, she never worked on my traps, front shoulders, or chest. She spent all her time on my legs (which I couldn't care less about compared to my back, traps, and shoulders). Last thing, when I went to pay at the end of it, she was hovering over me to see if I was going to tip (I'm assuming). Normally people don't hover over you while you're tipping, it's awkward and kinda rude. Overall, I won't be going back. Maybe this is just a bad experience for me. Idk but most massage places are considerate while exposing only the necessary body part and being methodical with the massage.

Ling gives a strong and great massage Works on all my sore…read moremuscles. Been going to her for over a year

It was one the best massage experience. I wish I took their name down for the next time.read more