I was in need of a good massage after a stressful few weeks at work and some lower back pain and…read moreThe Royal Thai Spa did not disappoint! I decided to make a same-day appointment for a deep tissue massage on a Monday and it was easy to make an appointment online. One thing that I appreciated was that the person at the front desk called me ahead of my appointment and asked what kind of pressure I liked as it was my first time visiting. She said she wanted to ensure that I was matched with a staff member who would best fit my preferences to ensure I had a good experience. I don't think I've had that done before the actual appointment at any other place so that was thoughtful. They even offered to take me in earlier if I was available. Once I walked in, I could tell it would be relaxing as the environment was very quiet and peaceful. As soon as I was out in a room and ready for the massage, the staff made sure I was comfortable and asked if I had any areas I wanted them to focus on, to which I answered my lower back. I liked that they even checked in once they started applying more pressure to make sure it was okay. Overall, I was very satisfied with the experience and as someone who sometimes tenses up during massages because it's too much, was able to a actually relax during my appointment and even dosed off a little. Even afterwards, my body feels great and the lower back pain has definitely improved! Overall, I would recommend coming here and would definitely come back to try their other packages.

I came here for a much needed prenatal massage, and left feeling so relaxed and like every knot was…read moreworked out of my body. I suggest arriving a little early to check in, fill out paperwork, and use the restroom. The massage rooms are separated by heavy black out curtains. You can hear others walking by and talking, but everybody was respectful and kept their voices to a low whisper. They ask what areas you'd like more focus on and which areas are off limits, as well as the amount of pressure you'd like for your massage. I loved that they had a pregnancy pillow on top of their massage table; such a nice added touch to ensure optimal comfort. I loved my massage here and will be back for more!

I look forward to coming here, and the spa itself is well worth a visit, even without booking a…read moretreatment, in my opinion. I've been here about four times and find the spa to be a peaceful and relaxing getaway. My favorite parts of the spa are the dry saunas: both the jjimjilbang and the dry sauna in the women-only area. The jade and stone rooms have a nice scent of cedarwood, and when I have visited during the weekday, they're usually completely empty. I like to cool off in the rest area, where they provide mats and pillows, where I lie down and read for a bit before going back into one of the heated rooms. The women's spa has the typical amenities: dry sauna, wet sauna, cold pool and hot tub. Sometimes it can be a bit noisy (loud conversations) when there are women who don't know the proper etiquette, but once they get called back for their body scrub service, it gets quiet and peaceful again. :) When I come in the mid-morning on a weekday, at most there are a few other people, but other times I've had the entire space to myself (happened today). I especially enjoy the cold pool after using either of the saunas or the hot tub. If you purchase spa admission in bulk, it adds up to $35 a session ($350 for 10 "day passes"), which is well worth it, in my opinion. Day admissions includes the provision of a spa uniform (a robe for women), a small towel and a large towel, use of the lockers and access to all amenities (jjimjilbang, women-only saunas + pools). They provide spa shoes for free (upon request). The shampoo/conditioner/soap provided in the showers is decent! I like using the stool + basin to take a seated shower. Overall, the locker room and spa area are kept pretty clean. In the women's locker room they just got a new water cooler. I usually spend about three hours here. General advice: Come prepared to pay in cash unless you are willing to pay a credit card surcharge. Drawbacks: I think there could be improvements to some of the facilities, but nothing is a "dealbreaker" to me. Both of the women's pools could use some interior resurfacing, the himalayan sea salt room (jjimjilbang) doesn't seem to get as hot as it should in order for there to be a therapeutic benefit, the provided towels could be replaced (they're getting a bit raggedy), some of the hair dryers in the locker room need replacing. I've gotten the spa package of a body scrub, massage, mini-facial and hair wash but to be honest, it wasn't my cup of tea (during the body scrub it felt like they exfoliated parts of my body I didn't even know existed!). I'm planning to try a facial one day and hear they are great. I definitely recommend coming here as a way to decompress and treat yourself to some relaxation. :)

Psy Spa is one of my favorite local places to go when I need to completely relax and reset. ‍ You…read morewill seriously leave this place feeling like you have NEW SKIN. I usually get the #5, and sitting in the sauna and hot tub afterward is sooo relaxing. But the #1 is definitely worth it too! This is the kind of place where you can actually spend some time, unwind, and leave feeling refreshed from head to toe. One of my favorite little gems is that I also come here just to get my hair washed. Sometimes I don't want to go through the whole salon experience and sit bent back over a shampoo bowl -- I just want my scalp and hair thoroughly washed and to RELAX. I've been here enough times that it's genuinely become one of my go-to self-care spots.

I usually make a massage reservation the day of or the day previous so not a whole week in advance…read moreplanner. This place is great for that! So far had three different masseuse and have enjoyed the massages. Only thing I don't like is that there's not much air circulation in the curtain sectioned small rooms so it is kind of hard to breathe when laying with face down. Not to the point of suffocating but not comfortable. They definitely try to stretch you out more here and respond well when I request less pressure on my muscleless legs.

Great Thai massage spot! It's $90 for an hour, and definitely worth it--especially if you're…read moredealing with pain and need a combination of deep massage and stretching. I've had massages from several different therapists here, and they've all been awesome. They really know how to work on tight and sore areas while incorporating stretching when needed. Great service, a very chill and relaxing environment, and consistently good massages. Definitely a solid spot when your body needs some serious work!

Booked 90 minutes of deep tissue work. Therapist was extremely rude, refused to follow any…read moreinstructions to slow down or use adequate pressure, lightly rubbed a bunch of oil and left after one hour. Was also angry when I left them a 21% tip. Avoid this place at all costs.

Terrible massage The lady spit on my privates and gave me…read morechlamydia Just because I didn't want to give her an extra tip I have a credit card charge and diag to prove it

The service I got yesterday was done very professional , didn't get the girl name, hopefully she…read morewill be there next time.

Not sure why this place is reported as closed- it is OPEN for business. I've visited twice so far…read more First was about 2 months ago and again today. Clean place with individual walled rooms with soft lighting and spa music. Massage tables were comfortable with good headrests. First therapist was a bit firm and I had to keep reminding her to be softer. Minimal chit chat. Today I specifically requested a soft touch (different therapist) and happily that's exactly what I received. Was offered water and candy afterwards. Definitely worth a visit. Their prices are very reasonable- essentially $1/minute. Services were advertised for 30, 60, or 90 minutes. No fancy menu (Swedish, sports, aromatherapy etc). A couple of quirks to note: They require payment up front and are a bit disorganized regarding reservations. In the past I would just call for an appointment, which worked out fine since I'm very flexible; today I specifically tried to schedule a future appointment and was able to be accommodated, but there was no guarantee I would get the same therapist as today. Also couldn't be guaranteed a 90 minute massage. Never saw them pull out an appointment book- just looked at a calendar on the wall. Odd.

Sneaha is such warm and kind person. She really cares about her clients. The massages have been…read morereally helping issues that I have been having in my shoulders and my flexibility. Her space is so calming and peaceful! This place is clean, tidy and peaceful feeling.

I haven't been able to go as often as I should, but I finally got to visit their new place in…read moreHayward. Love seeing how much has grown since I first met Sneha. There's an area to just lounge and relax before your session. I'll have to come back to try the other services she now offers. My body always feels so much better after a session.

I got really lucky, I called Friday evening to see if they had an opening the next day and Karen…read morehappened to have a cancellation. This was my first facial ever and Karen was really helpful in explaining to me what would work for my skin type and how to care for my skin after the facial. The facial itself was amazing. I don't think I've ever felt more relaxed. We ran over the time a little which was more than fine by me. I left literally GLOWING. Afterwards the very sweet receptionist explained some of the products that were used on my fave and I ended up purchasing a sunscreen since I've never used one daily before and Karen highly suggested it. I already booked my next facial and can't wait to go back.

Claudia is awesome for electrolysis and skin care. The…read morelaser technician is unprofessional and rude. Go elsewhere for laser treatments.

I have been going to California Skin Care & Day Spa for many years, for massages, facials,…read moremicrodermabrasion and sometimes just to relax in the Oceana spa and sauna... The spa is clean, the staff is welcoming and friendly and they always provide excellent advice on things I can do to take care of my -- sometimes very troublesome -- skin... Elena and Mari are the best, and REALLY know their stuff! Great skin care products are always available for purchase as well. Five out of Five!!! Roger

UPDATE: Ronald Aleteanu, one of the owners, reached out to me via comment on here. He said "reach…read moreout directly so it can be resolved at the level it should have been", which is odd, because he was the one that initially sent me the business' refund policy when I asked for a refund and rejected my refund in the first place. It just feels like he is wanting to publicly look like he is addressing the situation properly. I did end up reaching out again today, per his request, and Elena Aleteanu, the other owner, has not changed her stance. She is telling me that they can't do anything on their end and that I need to reach out to Square. Square is telling me that they can't do anything on their end and that the business needs to initiate the refund. So, I reached out to Ronald again directly, and he did not respond. In addition, he got my Google review deleted and is trying to get this one deleted as well, but thankfully Yelp is a lot better about keeping honest reviews. I also forgot to note that the service was booked for two hours total, as a side by side massage. Elena tried to SCAM my sister and her partner by offering each a 1 hour service, one at a time (because of being understaffed), even though it is a two hour service. I paid $400 for the massages, so she's was trying to tell my sister that each service (which included a full massage and facial) of $200 was for one hour only, which is a lie. ORIGINAL POST: AVOID California Skin Care & Day Spa in Newark I prepaid for a service (it was a gift), received a confirmation reminder the day before, and made arrangements for my sister and her partner who are visiting from out of town. I even paid for an Uber to get them there. They arrived on time and the place was closed. No staff, no setup, nothing. They waited about 40 minutes, while I tried calling and messaging every available number. Eventually Ronald Aleteanu, one of the owners, responded on WhatsApp , but that did not change the situation and the service still was not provided. Between the Uber and waiting, this ended up wasting about 2 hours of their time (& money for the Uber), and they left with nothing. After all of that, Elena Aleteanu (who eventually came) claimed she had called and left a message (and at one point claimed that she talked to someone - a complete lie). I never received any call or voicemail, and I confirmed that the number I entered was correct. Their explanation just does not add up, especially since they had no problem sending a reminder the day before. What is most frustrating is that they still refused to issue a refund for a service they never provided. Instead, they only offered store credit, which is completely unreasonable. I would strongly recommend avoiding this place. I also posted this on NextDoor and numerous people replied noting that the same thing happened to them. So this is not an isolated incident. I've posted those screenshots here.

I absolutely had the most amazing massage with Tiffanie! She truly does have healing hands! I have…read moreto say, it was one of the best massages I have had- she knows exactly what to do. It was affordable, and I loved the music she played. She even put a healing spray on my bruises to increase blood flow and help them heal. Thank you so much, Tiffanie!!

This was a life changing experience. I never had a massage before (which I'm not beating myself up…read morefor) and have dealt with awful lower back pain for years after I had my youngest son. I had my first ever massage with Tiffanie and yall.... No pain. After it was done, I couldn't believe how easy it was to get up and put my pants on. No pain, no stiffness. She has miracle hands. Like frfr. I'll be going back even if my back pain is gone permanently because the experience was just that amazing. I was so nervous at first, a bit insecure and not really knowing what to expect but Tiffanie was so kind and inviting. There was no judgement. She gave me clear instructions and made sure I was comfortable with everything. She also talked to me about the importance of taking care of myself and even advised on other things we can do for next time - like acupuncture and waxing (for my facial hair). And her music playlist is on point! Thank you to my mans for making me go for Mother's Day and thank you, Tiffanie, for your healing hands.

I did this earlier wax removal, told them my ears are plugged. She assured me it would help. It's…read morebeen a week, I have seen 0 difference. This is a scam, don't do it. The wax they show you is fake.

I absolutely enjoyed my deep tissue massage! The price was $100 for 90mins and it was well worth…read moreit. I felt the tension in my shoulders melt away. It was the perfect amount of pressure throughout the massage. Penny has magic hands and I'll definitely be back!