I hate writing bad reviews. I actually never do but awhile back I was double charged for my services. I payed cash and then was charged on my card. My husband caught it just in time so I wasn't overdrawn in my account. That's a pretty big mistake. There was no apologies just " oh she made a mistake ". They did offer me 15% off my next service but after all that I had a bad experience so I didn't want to go back. I got refunded after a couple of phone calls. Then I just received a GC for my birthday and since that incident .I called and explained what happened ( silence on the other end. ). I also said I wasn't coming back to the establishment. You think being a higher end Spa their customer service would be better. Unfortunately this is not the case. read more

If there is a heaven on Earth (or at least Pittsburgh), it is the Evolve Wellness Spa in Shadyside. I had an hour-long massage that was the best massage of my life. First off they were really respectful with covid guidelines and I felt at ease. Second, it smelled like a garden full of warm cookies and flowers. My massage therapist was so attentive to my areas filled with tension and I felt like she could read my mind about the type of pressure each area needed. I work on my feet for 12 hours a day and run a lot so my body needed some TLC and Evolve Spa provided that. I've had a lot of massages and this one really stuck out. I will definitely be returning to have more massages and try out their other services. If you're looking for a massage spa, look no further. read more

As I told Heather, the massage therapist, it was the best massage I ever had! Heather listened to my requests at the beginning and checked in all throughout the massage. It was WONDERFUL!! I also had my brows lifted (which I didn't even know what it was until my daughter told me..lol) but Erin did a great job and now I love my eyelashes again!!! I will definitely be back! read more

Booked a birthday massage at Evolve, and I love every minute of it. First up- parking. It could pose a problem since it's on street parking, but thankfully my husband dropped me off. Atmosphere- SO RELAXING. You walk in to plants, candles, and amazing aromas everywhere. The receptionist was super duper nice, and brought me water while I waited. I booked a 90 minute massage with Becky, who was very attentive to what areas I wanted worked on the most. It was the most relaxing and comfortable massage I've had. I did have my massage during one of the wind storms, and Becky apologized for the wind gusts but I didn't mind at all. The one tip that I would say is that I love scented oils, usually lavender during a massage but the oils weren't scented. I'm guessing so it's suitable for everyone? Or maybe it's an up charge? I'm not sure, but for my next appointment I will inquire about that. My massage was so relaxing, I dozed off during it. I definitely see myself going back and booking with Becky again. read more

As a gift, my girlfriend booked a men's beard facial for me with Lauren. I've never had a facial before in my life and I absolutely loved it! I was treated like a king for my entire session- I especially loved the cherry face mask, beard treatment, and light hand massage. Would definitely book again on my own! read more

I've been going to Evolve for almost 2 years. I see Olga for facials and Leslie for deep tissue massage. I always feel welcome and leave feeling great. Both Olga and Leslie are extremely professional and highly skilled. I appreciate both of them a lot and am grateful that I can see them on a regular basis. read more

This spa is wonderful! Service is always excellent. It is incredibly easy to book online or over the phone. My massages with Leslie are always excellent! She is very attentive and is great at helping me relax (and also work on sore muscles). I highly recommend her and Evolve! read more

I have been to this spa three times, twice for massages with Kylie and Shimara (may be misspelling her name). They have very different techniques but I very much enjoyed seeing both of them equally, so you really can't go wrong between the two of them. More recently, I came in for a half Brazilian wax with Julia, and I have never had a more positive waxing experience in my life. She is incredibly personable, warm, and friendly; we talked the whole time, and it was easy conversation, like talking to a good girlfriend. She also made the entire experience significantly less clinical and awkward than it normally is, and she did a thorough and fantastic job on the waxing itself. Everyone I've encountered at this spa has been extremely lovely, I would - and have - absolutely recommend this place to a friend, and I do have several who have been here and loved it as well. read more

This place is fantastic. From the cleanliness and professionalism to the personable customer service and refreshing fruit-infused water, I couldn't be happier with my experiences here. Leslie is phenomenal. Extremely professional, courteous and soft spoken with a very in-tune sense for those tighter than normal spots. I couldn't be happier with my experiences at Evolve! read more

Price point is a little too high for my daily liking but their facials feel absolutely amazing and refreshing, and I feel much more energized yet calm after each session. The staff are also super friendly. Definitely recommend this place if you want to spoil yourself for a day or need a face lift for a special occasion. Notes: They only accept cash gratuity. read more

I've been getting massages every 1-2 months for the past, eh, ten years or so, either where I live or at random spas if I'm traveling. Becky, by far, is the best massage therapist I've had. She has a very mellow and compassionate personality, and she is super attentive to whatever requests you have. It takes a lot for me, as a Type-A mom with a running to-do list always in my head, to actually relax, but sometimes I even start to drift off in her sessions! I always request mostly a relaxation level of pressure (light/medium) and ask for more time spent on my shoulders and back than my extremities, due to my 36 pound preschooler that I'm still lifting and carrying on my hip from time to time. Becky also has some great signature moves that I rarely see with other therapists which really make the session; one is that when you're on your back, she'll run her hands and forearms under you down your spine, sometimes all the way down to your waist, and then slowly pull them back out, using your body weight falling into her fingers to do work along your spine. The other is that she'll run one hand across the top of your chest just below your collarbone, from shoulder to shoulder with steady pressure, while running the other across the back of your shoulders under you. It's seriously like a massage hug; so comforting and soothing! Evolve itself is a nice little spot; they've just updated some of their decor, and it's kind of like walking into a very zen living room. Even though it's right on Highland Ave in a busy spot, I never hear any outside noise. I also super appreciate that the massage therapist usually rubs off any excess lotion or oil from your back and/or your feet at the end of the session, that the massage tables are heated, and that you can book appointments online. read more

I am so happy that I found Evolve Wellness Spa for my acupuncture. Karen knows exactly what I need and how to help me. The staff is friendly and helpful. Prices are good. Calming atmosphere read more

Leslie provided an amazing all around experience as a part of my visit for a Swedish massage. She took care in confirming my preferred pressure levels before starting. The massage itself was excellent. I feel restored and rejuvenated. Leslie is an expert at her craft. I felt safe as everyone took sanitation precautions during my visit. I will be back soon! read more

Excellent spa for a massage and facial. This area is not my fortay usually, but I got a certificate for Valentine's day from my husband this year and it turned out to be an amazing gift. I would never had thought about getting a facial, but it was so enjoyable and my skin was glowing for a week. The woman doing my facial was really friendly and she even explained everything she was doing the whole time. I apologize, as I forgot her name and can't refer you to her; I was like a happy drunk already after getting 60 minutes of massage. But her legacy is that her consultation changed my outlook on daily skincare for the better. This place is pricey, but it is worth it if you can spare the cash. The atmosphere is very relaxing and clean and the staff is very professional. I left after a massage and facial and felt like a new person. It was quite amazing. The products that they use for facials are high quality and largely organic. Parking can be tricky because of the location, so leave yourself some extra time to arrive. You'll also have to complete some paperwork too, so be aware of that as well. Treat yourself to some serious relaxation at Evolve whenever you can spare the time and cash. read more

I was given a gift certificate to this spa, and I went online to look at the services offered. I scheduled a one hour relaxation massage and an organic refresh facial. All the services were great, and performed extremely professionally, but at the end when I went to pay I was charged more than I had anticipated. When I booked, I asked for an Organic Refresh Facial, which looked like it was the only one of it's kind offered on their website. When I left I was so relaxed and thought maybe I read the prices wrong on the website, so I went home to check online. I called the next day to see what my exact charges were, and the receptionist explained that There is a 50 minute organic refresh facial (known as a Custom facial on their website) and a 25 minute organic refresh facial (known as an Organic Refresh Express facial on their website). When I booked, I asked for an organic refresh facial and left out the express since no other facial was listed as "organic refresh". However, they put it as a custom facial since I did not specify. I feel very misled and upset because my experience was so positive there, except for this event. If they have two facials with the same name, but different prices, they either need to specify this on their website, or clarify with the person who is booking the service - especially if the person have never been to the spa before. I wish that this hadn't happened because I did enjoy my services, but I don't feel comfortable returning. read more

Like some of the other reviewers, I checked out Evolve Wellness Spa because of a Groupon. I go to the Waffle Shop more times than I should admit but never noticed this place before and am glad I did buy the Groupon. Groupon was for a facial and massage. Unlike other spas that I have been to, I was not directed to a women's locker room to change (i changed simply where I got my first treatment and put the contents into a bag) which I thought was unusual but the spa is in a house so I went with it. Gosh - I just wanted to eat my own face during the facial! The woman giving me the treatment used organic fruity product and I just remember the sweet smell of strawberries and blueberries. And then I got my first hot stone massage and that was heavenly. The staff was incredibly friendly and I have since been thinking of when I will go back next. read more

I am from Northern Virginia and maybe I'm not used to people being nice or maybe the service at Evolve is phenomenal.. I'll go with the latter. Robin at the front desk was really nice and very helpful, she recommended a place to eat before hand and squeezed my boyfriend and I in for a couples massage/facial pretty last minute. My boyfriend said the massage was great and the facial was pretty awesome, it was a chocolate facial (valentines day) and it made me crave something sweet. Once the facial was completed I sat up and found two chocolate covered strawberries for us, talk about service. I plan on going back to this spa the next time we visit, for Penguins games of course! read more

I'm very happy with the massage service I have received at Evolve. After reading the excellent reviews, I decided to buy the 3-month membership package--unlike certain unnamed chain spas, you don't have to pay a membership fee, so if you plan on getting 3+ massages or facials (or some combo), it's a great deal. I have gone to Becky for both of my massages and she has been really good in working with me on longer-term issues (e.g. posture) and ensuring that I still find the massage relaxing. I've had positive experiences with the other staff--there was an issue on my last visit with a dog barking, and they gave me a voucher for discounted services without me saying anything about it, and I stopped in a separate time to inquire about other services and the woman at the desk was courteous and helpful. I'm not much fussed about atmosphere, but I have to say I was impressed with the high-end feel despite the very reasonable prices. read more

Thanks to Groupon, I had a facial and massage here this past Saturday. The spa is in a converted old house. It is a great relaxing atmosphere. The staff are all really friendly and knowledgeable. This was the first facial I have had, it was pretty relaxing. The massage was really great. One of the best that I have ever had. The prices are reasonable, and if you book your next massage (not sure about any of the other services) right after your appointment, you will get 10 percent off, and 15 off the next time. I would defiantly recommend this spa. read more

This place is fantastic. I'm living on the road and have had six facials in six different cities - this might be one of my favorites. First, they were running fifteen minutes behind and out of courtesy called me about a half hour before my original appointment time to let me know. I really appreciated that. The facial itself was pretty much everything I want from a facial but don't always get - an attentive esthetician (in this case, the lovely Keri) who gives a lengthy décolleté massage as well as a hand and arm massage while the mask sets (too many times in the past my technician has cleaned her tools while the mask set or even straight up left the room for ten minutes). And especially considering my 50-minute facial was $85 (the least pricey facial I've ever had), this is total top-notch service. Huge bonus - not a single product was pushed on me. The only thing she recommended was to get myself some exfoliating pads. Love that. When I got to work afterwards, people were telling me I was glowing. I felt it, too. read more

I've become a regular at evolve after meeting Leslie who is one of the best massage therapists I've encountered! Thanks to her my back is in much better shape and my chronic pain is not as bad. I really appreciate her energy and effort into ensuring every client of hers has a positive experience! Highly recommend her services especially for a deep tissue massage. read more

I have had two poor experiences at this spa, once before COVID and once afterwards. Very horrible customer service from staff and management. With so many great spas in Pittsburgh there is no reason to visit this location. read more

The atmosphere is very serene and relaxing. The staff was very professional and my massage was worth every penny. Fantastic experience! I hope to be back soon! :) read more

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I highly recommend Evolve Wellness Spa. I have repeatedly seen Nora for massages. She is amazing! I always feel completely relaxed and rejuvenated after receiving a treatment from her. The spa atmosphere is awesome. The lobby area feels upscale but homey at the same time. The background music is soothing and enjoyable. Moreover, the staff are very professional and helpful. The spa also often give out great deals for a variety of treatments. I think I have yet to pay full price for a massage because I keep getting coupons from them. I have tried many other spas in the area, this one is by far the best. read more

I just got home from my mini spa / treat yourself day at Evolve and I am feeling SO relaxed & pampered. I started off my day with a massage by Chris. This was my first ever massage and it was MAGIC - Chris was great and made my first massage a great experience. He is extremely friendly and professional, which helped to put my first time massage jitters at ease. After my massage, I had a fantastic facial with Julie. My skin feels incredible and she gave me some great at-home tips to help me keep my skin looking fresh and clear all the time. She was also totally hilarious and had me cracking up the entire appointment - I'm not usually one for talking during my appointments, but Julie made me feel like I was just spending the hour catching up with an old friend. I will DEFINITELY be back to Evolve in the future. Big thanks for Chris & Julie for a great day!! read more

Highly recommend! I've had chronic headaches and soreness in the upper back and neck for months now. Leslie does an amazing job listening to my needs and targeting the trouble-spots - my shoulders feels so much more relaxed and my headaches have subsided after a few sessions - amazing!! read more

One of the best massages I've ever had! I went onto Yelp for recommendations for a massage since I was only in town for a couple of days. I saw the strong reviews for Evolve Wellness Spa and thought I would give it a try. I called to see if they could fit me in for an afternoon appointment and there was one available, so I took it. Darius was my massage therapist and I would highly recommend him. We reviewed what gave me the most problems and the man knows his muscle groups. I was highly impressed with his professionalism and knowledge. He worked out many knots and even worked on my golf elbow issue that has been troubling me for months. Thank you Darius! Overall the place is very relaxing and professional...I would recommend it! read more

I went to Evolve Wellness Spa for the first time today. The reviews were wonderful, so I was looking forward to it. When I arrived, I had to fill out some paperwork indicating where I wanted the massage to be focused. I wrote and verbally told the masseuse I wanted the focus to be on my neck, back, and lower back. She then spent over half the time on my head, arms, and legs. By the time I thought she was going to get to my lower back, she told me the time was over and she'd meet me downstairs. I was really dissapointed after looking forward to this for weeks to still leave with such bad lower back pain. It could have just been my masseuse, but to spend 85$ and not have all my issues addressed was very dissapointing. read more

Came back for another facial! Juli was fantastic. Super funny and knowledgable. I told her what I had elected online, but compared with what issues I have with my skin, she recommended a different set of products. So smart. It was a great time. This is such a nice spa! The atmosphere is so great, honestly you don't even realize you're in the middle of Shady Side. read more

I am a spa regular in my hometown of Washington, DC, so I'm picky about the facility and therapists. Looking for a girls' weekend treat for my sister, I found Evolve on Yelp. The old house in which it's located is spacious and walcoming, in no small part to the staff. I worked with Becky and my sister worked with Helen, and we both had 90 minute Swedish massages. On par with the best I've had in DC and beyond. Helen and Becky were both technically great, as well as having a really good sense for 'reading' clients. Like silence during your session? No problem. Like talking during your session? No problem - they're both professional and very friendly. The manager, Robin, is delightful, and made the visit extra-special for us. She also took the time at the end of the day to share some of her favorite kale recipies with my sister. Highly, highly recommended. Note: a vegan mani-pedi is offered. EVOLVE MONTHLY CLUB PLAN: They offer a monthly 'club' plan where you pay $59/month auto-billed on your credit card, and in return you not only get your choice of a 60 minute massage OR facial OR mani-pedi, you get a standing 'club rate' of $59 for any ADDITIONAL services you buy during the month. That's amazing for 'frequent fliers' - and you get the traditional spa experience, instead of the more clinical "physical therapy" feeling that comes with massage chains. I've never seen a private spa that can compete with the chains with a club like this - please patronize this wonderful local business! read more

I had a massage with Darius and it was incredible! I've had a decent amount of massages and this by far was the most thorough one I've ever had. Areas that we discussed prior were addressed and Darius was always attuned to the amount of pressure he was applying. I have nothing but good things to say and will definitely be back. read more

I went to Evolve today for a lash lift and tint. Olga was so sweet and did an amazing job! She asked about my makeup routine. I told her it's minimal. She suggested a brow tint to make my morning routine even easier. The brow tint was a game changer for me! I'm so happy she suggested it. I would highly recommend Evolve and Olga! read more

An oasis hidden in the heart of Shadyside/East Liberty. I've been going here over a year for facials. As soon as you walk in, you feel a sense of calm. The staff is professional. Olga is my go to for facials, and I always leave looking and feeling amazing. She really knows skin and always offers advice to keep my face at its best. read more

Amazing staff. Incredible environment. Always accommodating and understanding. I am a tough critic and haven't had great luck with spa services in the past... all of that changed when I met Heather. She's amazing and a true professional read more

Earlier today, I visited Evolve Wellness Spa for a massage and I'm still smiling about my experience. I LOVE massages and I get them often and I can confidently say that this massage was one of the very best ones I've had in my life. Heather was very attentive. She is such a skilled and gifted massage therapist. I'm SO thankful she was available. I keep thinking about how she made that hour feel longer than it was because she didn't make me feel rushed like some massage therapists can. On a very chilly day, the room was warm and comfortable. The massage table had the softest linens EVER. From the moment I walked into the spa, I felt relaxed. The lovely woman behind the front desk greeted me by my first name and made me feel very welcomed. I quickly grabbed a brochure because I intend to return VERY soon. read more

Very accommodating. Easy booking. Staff nice and attentive. Can't go wrong going here! Very relaxing!!

As a Healthcare professional, I have received many massages in my lifetime. I can honestly say that EVERY massage therapist that I have seen at Evolve has been wonderful! There is just something so great about a massage therapist that asks for and listens to your feedback. The atmosphere is also wonderful. The place is beautiful, calming, and always smells great. I'll definitely be going back! read more

Very pleasant experience. The only thing to keep in mind is that they only accept cash for tips. So you need to prepare around $30 cash per person before arriving, or they do have an ATM, which requires extra fee. read more

Oh my goodness. Darius and Flynn gave my husband and me the best massages of our lives. We've gotten many a massage (on cruise lines, spas, etc) and this was absolutely the best. Worth every penny. The atmosphere was very welcoming and relaxing. Darius asked a few times during the massage if I was comfortable, but not so many times that it became annoying. Tips are CASH ONLY, so make sure you have some cash on hand. We made the mistake of forgetting cash and needed to run to the ATM afterwards. read more

I was skeptical about massages as I have had back issues for a while d/t work. However I decided to give it a try and booked a deep tissue massage on a whim. I'm so happy I did! Leslie was awesome & very relaxing. She targeted the areas in my neck/upper back and although I woke up incredibly sore the next morning, it felt good. My neck is no longer tight like it used to be and I will definitely be scheduling a future appointment with Leslie! read more