Naomi is one of my favorite facialists in LA! She is kind, sweet and attentive to my needs. She give amazing gua sha massages and i keep coming back for more. She even asks if i have any questions at end of session which I think is very thoughtful. I cant sing enough praise of the Kang team! And they sell Elemis products ! read more

Maya is THE BEST aesthetician around. . . AND, I have to give HUGE props to Yoko as well. These two (2) experienced facialists are the beauty powerhouses that make up Kang Eastern Medicine Spa's marvelous facials and its accompanying [facial] massages. Honestly, these gals are, quite frankly, the best of the best aestheticians who's ever "worked" on my face. Their demeanors are both so calm, cool and collected, as I always try to de-stress and remain "zen" during my sessions. Being quiet and reflective while getting a facial is challenging for me since I'm normally chatty; however, the facials are definitely more "therapeutic" when you can zone out. I highly recommend Kang Eastern Medicine Spa as it's a calming place to get a facial, massage, and acupuncture. . . take my word for it. You'll leave here feeling relaxed and refreshed. You'll wonder why you hadn't gone here sooner! read more

This place is so nice! It feels like an actual doctor's office and everything is so clean and professional. I bought the monthly membership the premium one that gives me 80 minute massages or facials. And the best part is, I can use my HSA! I did their January special and I literally did not know how to process it. I sat in my car for five minutes, snot running down my nose, and brain in a fog just thinking like omg what was that?! Ruimin was amazing. I believe I got a lymphatic combo massage and it was insane. Apparently snot and congestion are a good sign of a proper lymphatic massage. I also went to Winnie for my second combo massage and she was great too! I am looking forward to what I will get next! read more

This is one of the best hidden secret spots in Pasadena! Located in the strip mall across from Huntington Hospital with easy parking, this little gem of a location offers a variety of spa treatments. Ask for Maya (the owner) for your signature facial and you'll leave looking younger, plumper and hydrated. They use top-of-the-line products and techniques. I've been going for years and it's always a great experience. So relaxing! They also offer massage therapy and acupuncture, which are also highly recommended. Stop by, book your appointment until Maya I sent you. Enjoy read more

They offer a wide range of services. On two different occasions, I tried the Gua Sha facial massage and Gua Sha facial. Her hands were so delicate and it was the most relaxed I've ever been. I hope to go back! The man at the front desk was slightly unfriendly but perhaps he was going through something! The birds on the ceiling was a touch id never seen before. So beautiful and calm read more

I purchased a Groupon since I've never been here, which is a 80-minute experience with a custom massage, fire cupping, and gua sha. I made an appointment for Friday morning and the process to schedule an appointment was super easy. Robert checked me in when I arrived and was also my massage therapist. He asked what areas I wanted to focus on before we started and explained to me the fire cupping marks. The massage was amazing - Robert was really thorough with the massage and did check in with me on the pressure. The massage did leave me feeling super relaxed and relieved tension in my shoulders and back. Awesome place - highly recommend to give it a try! There's also free parking in the plaza! read more

Wow. I am in bliss. It's been 23 minutes and I'm sitting in my car after the insanely thorough massage I got by Ruimin. I don't really like massages since I find them painful and don't really like getting touched. But I've had really bad upper back pain, along with possible lymphoma (in 3rd month of test to determine, and docs are telling me that everything is pointing to that), and sciatica. So I found this place on Yelp and they took me in same day. I got a custom 50 min massage for all my health issues and absolutely wow. I think I'm converted to love massages now. Cannot wait to come back. read more

I was gifted a Groupon to use at this medical spa facility. I asked for a deep tissue massage and that's exactly what I received. Robert digs deep into your muscles so at some points it hurt but afterwards my body felt much better. The deal included fire cupping and my back is full of large dark round suction marks. read more

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I had 2 exceptional treatments here. I was very pleased with the quality of massage provided and the knowledge and understanding the practitioner showed around the body. It was a clean and comfortable location and very accessible (close to the hospital where my husband was having a treatment) The only thing I would say is that the cost of the treatments is higher than most other places in the vicinity. Noa, make no mistake-- the practitioners are clearly far more qualified and have extensive training in Eastern medicine- however it is difficult to justify the price tag in comparison to some of the local places. That said, if you do not do massage frequently and you want to be rest assured you will be in good hands-- you should absolutely check this place out! read more

Maya is the lash tech/estitician there. She is very gentle. She learned the art of lashes in the US AND in Japan! There were a few extra steps that she took to prep and finalize the service. She makes sure you are comfortable and cleans the area before the next person. New, first time customers get a discount for their lashes. First-time is $50 and refills depend on how many weeks you go back to get them filled. Regular new set is $100. The lashes feel so light and is thin. And looks natural. Love the lashes. Definitely recommend. read more

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It was my sister and my first time here and we opted for the monthly promotion of guasha facial and a 30min massage of choice. It's a smaller spa with what looks to be a handful of rooms in the plaza across from hospital. The spa is clean, the staff friendly, and the massage relaxing and excellent. We had a great and relaxing time here read more

I had been looking for a place to get regular massages in Pasadena for quite some time and found Kang Eastern Medicine Spa around 6 months back. I have chronic joint pain and very tight muscles in addition to the typical aches one gets with constant desk work. Both Ruimin and Robert are excellent at what they do and very knowledgeable. Given how skilled they are, I am grateful (and surprised!) at how easily I can arrange a same day appointment. I recommend them both wholeheartedly. For Pasadena, I think their prices are very reasonable (~80 USD for 50 min. in 09/2022), and I appreciate the monthly specials. There are other places in Pasadena with lower prices, comparable service, but tighter spaces, so I appreciate that the rooms at KEM are larger. The atmosphere is unpretentious, and it has feels like an acupuncture clinic rather than a day spa. I'm there for relief, not pampering, but frankly, both for the price and my needs, that's exactly what I want. read more

The facial and lymphatic massage were incredible. Romi really knows what she is doing. I highly recommend.

I can't express in words the level expertise i've experienced at Kang Eastern Medicine Spa !! Quality products, educated staff, and an excellently curated environment. It simply doesn't get better than this. read more

I first had a massage with Riumi, and then a gua sha facial with Maya, and I loved both. I have a very hard time relaxing, and for both I felt calm and at ease, and I could tell a physical difference in how my body felt after my treatments. Riumi is very knowledgeable in eastern medicine from her training and life experience growing up in China, and I enjoyed getting to know her and hearing her knowledge. Maya is also great, and helped me a lot letting go of physical tension in my face from TMJ. The facilities are clean and calming, and the staff is professional and informative. I really appreciate the very reasonable pricing, especially for how knowledgeable the staff is. I've already made my next appointment, and I look forward to being a customer for years to come! read more

Highly recommend Robert Recalde. One of the best massages I've received in recent years.

I was referred by a friend to see Helen. I wanted to try a more holistic approach to addressing some health concerns. I've been dealing with hand tremors, runners knee, and a feeling of sluggishness. She recommend do the fire cupping along with the acupuncture. It was my first time for both. I enjoyed both. The fire cupping was not painful at all so don't let the description scare you. It helped to loosen my tense shoulders. The acupuncture needles were strategically placed to help overall flow throughout my whole body specifically targeting my stomach, the center, which make sense when you think of how your overall gut health can affect your entire body. I walked out feeling more relaxed. It was recommended that I do acupuncture once a week for maintenance. I will keep you posted on progress or lack there of. read more

I found this through Groupon and it is will worth it. I came in stress and body had tightness, but coming out body feel relax and with good soreness. read more

I have to give credit to Amber C's review of this place. I had previously only ever had a facial with another place in Pasadena that rhymes with Peeps & Co. They were okay and I had felt slightly underwhelmed with their Gua Sha facial treatment as the Esthetician had little to no pressure during the session. I told myself there was probably another place that could do better. Enter Kang Eastern Medicine. I had scheduled a same day appointment and was lucky they had a vacant time slot. Robert was great calling me back to alert me that they had an opening. From the moment I stepped in, customer service was polite and attentive. I had Yoko as my Esthetician and she was similarly just as polite. But the real gold was the legitimate Gua Sha massage i received during my deluxe facial treatment. The pressure was more substantial and you could feel the Esthetician's years of experience. The entire session was 80 mins long but I swear it felt longer than that. She kept explaining the steps along the way, which was super informative and kept checking in on me to ask if the pressure of the massages were just right. And the best part, she was whispering which was great ASMR in and of itself. The entire thing was affordable and better quality than most other local facial treatment places. I will definitely be coming back as long as the quality stays consistent. read more

Got a massage from Robert. Incredibly effective and restorative, especially for the price. Highly recommended!

*HIDDEN GEM* 1st visit beginning of September 2021: I was introduced to the concept of gua sha facials and I wanted to see if there were any places near me that did them. I found this place and I decided to try the gua sha 25 minute facial. All I can say is WOW. The facial was honestly more like a face massage. It was so relaxing and my face was GLOWING afterwards because of the enhanced blood circulation that the gua sha provides. I felt as if I had blinked my eyes and the facial was over because I was enjoying myself so much. The esthetician was so gentle and she even noted that I have tightness on my jaw area and asked if I grind my teeth! I do, something I inherited from the stress of the pandemic... The store is in a packed parking lot so something to consider, but I have never had any issues finding parking. The store itself is very clean. I noticed a review said otherwise and I honestly think they must be reviewing the wrong place because that was one of the first things I noticed. I've been to several estheticians and this is by far the cleanest. 2nd visit end of September 2021: I decided to go back to the spa for a more intensive facial, the Customized facial, because I wanted extractions but also the magical gua sha. Unfortunately when I went, the esthetician had an emergency and they called me to reschedule BUT they have great customer service because they apologized several times and offered a free upgrade to the 80 minute Deluxe facial. I just came back from the Deluxe facial and it was just as amazing I thought it would be. With the calming music and the esthetician's gentle hands, I could lay there for hours! The esthetician cleans your face, then extractions, high frequency machine to kill bacteria underneath skin to prevent acne, gua sha face and scalp, and finally head and neck massage. My favorite part about this facial was that they actually focused on the décolletage and included that in the facial and massages. I've found that's pretty rare. The esthetician even remembered me from my last appointment and said she saw an improvement in my acne. Those little things make me feel very welcome to become a regular customer. I noticed this place doesn't have too many reviews so I had to add my two cents in just in case anyone else is thinking to try this place out! read more

found Maya's lashes on groupon. excellent overall experience. - scheduling was easy and painless, location was easy to find, they are in a plaza with a parking lot. - she was super meticulous on my eyelashes, told me it would take around 90 minutes and was actually exactly on time for the full visit. - she asked me questions about what i wanted and really listened, was very gentle. Lashes came out the best i've ever seen, and i've gotten my lashes done in many places over the years. read more

Pros: -very professional setting -very relaxing Cons: NONE :) Bought a groupon for a new set of eyelashes for $50. And Maya was the best! She is very sweet and gentle (my anxiety was high that day and she understood). I told her I wanted full natural lashes, and she did exactly that. She took her time; I think the whole process took about 1.5hrs. These were probably the best set of eyelashes I had ever had. Will definitely recommend to all my friends! read more

I absolutely love this place. I've been coming here for self care for the past couple years, and always walk out of there completely rejuvenated and refreshed. Thank you Robert and Reemie, you guys are amazing. read more

Super clean and relaxing environment! I got the Gua Sha Facial with Megumi last Friday. Megumi was super sweet and friendly she definitely made me feel at ease during my facial. I don't get facials often (once had a horrible break out after my facial) but I felt like I was in good hands, which I was! The facial was extremely relaxing, I dozed off! Loved the upper body massage that came with the facial! Best part, my skin was super soft and clean (after some minor extractions) and I didn't get a single break out. :) read more

I have been here twice, I'm very picky! I cannot tell you how! But in return when I find someone or something I like, I'm faithful just an example! I've been with my manicurist 25 years! I had struggled with eyelash places I was going up 30 miles when someone would recommend a good place! I tried places on my own this had been going for about 6 years. I found Kang Eastern about two months ago, I not only had my eyelashes done but had a blissful massage, right away I called my friends who by now know that when I recommend something it's got to be better than they're having! Because I have been there needles to say they followed my recommendation and went in feeling such a difference with the courtesy, the professionalism of course the price! Well today I tried one of their products it's called "The Beauty Roller" I am skeptical about things like this so I tried it when I got home, thinking yeah it feels fresh! Oh boy was I surprised when I was done with it my face felt alive I also used it on my arms and felt the same thing, like I was wrapped it's unbelievable! I'm a customer for life! read more

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It's really hard to find someone who can understand your body's needs with a holistic approach. And I've definitely experienced that here with Riumi. I had a lovely massage and fire cupping which helped me feel lighter. A true hidden gem! read more

Dr. lee and the staff @ Kang are awesome, this is my to go Plc for preventative care or when I am feeling stressed. Dr. Lee is very patient & graceful. Been a regular for the past 4 months. I just want to give praise to Megumi's gracious hands, her fingers really move like a humming bird...delicate and with purpose. She is my go to gal making me look like a billion bucks read more

I was anxious but happy to sedm Dr. Kang. My friend told me about this place a while back and had couple acupuncture session with Dr. Kang. I need some treatment done so I made an appointment. I was surprised that Dr. Kang could speak fluent Japanese! She took her time to consult me with my problems and she got right on it. She had pointed out couple things I should do and I have been doing ever since. My body has gradually getting better but wont know for sure til my goal succeed at the end. That is why it is an 4 star than 5. My whole experience with Dr. Kang and the staff are good. My husband did a walk-in and got a acupuncture and cupping session. Pros *Clean *quiet atmosphere *modern style *friendly staff Cons *parking space gets packed quick since it's next to the fwy enterance and Huntington Hospital. *A lot of street construction going on during the day. *Need to take side streets to avoid any traffic read more

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super lovely experience here doing a custom facial for the first time here! the products were great for my super sensitive skin :) I wasn't able to get rid of a tiny bump as I'd hoped but they explained it was not acne related. would love to go back sometime! read more

Ok, Maya was the business! I am very particular about my lashes and I took a chance with Groupon. She allowed me to pay in store and i explained what I wanted. For whatever reason most lash techs don't give me what I want; either making the lashes far too natural or far too dramatic but Miss Maya made them perfectly balanced! I love my lashes and I'll definitely return. read more

Mayumi is wonderful! She's always jovial, informative and has a very relaxing touch. Ive almost always left feeling extremely relaxed. Overall, excellent reception, service and reasonably priced!! read more

I had an acupuncture session with Dr. Lee, and have booked my next session in a few weeks. During my session he was patient, give me a lot of information, and made me feel comfortable. My initial reason for trying out acupuncture was for stress relief. During the session we talked about the other benefits, and we discussed other services which I could try out. I also enjoyed the friendliness of the entire staff, and the fact that no one was pushy. The overall environment of the spa is very relaxing. I was also offered some tea, which was delicious and a nice end to my visit. read more

Absolutely wonderful! Gua sha facials really work!! I looked younger right away and everyone asked if I had done work! Great place. Clean and comforting! read more

I almost want to keep this a secret. My wife and I recently tried Dr Kang's Med Spa. We both had the acupuncture with a 1 hr massage. Unbelievable! My wife who has had many more massages than I said it was the best treatment ever! Thank you Dr Kang! read more

I don't know how to express how much I love Kang Eastern Medicine! Dr. Lee: Lymphatic Massage, Cupping, Acupuncture... you name it all of them are amazing. I have been going to Dr Lee for the last year to prep for my wedding and I feel so confident and beautiful! Lymphatic massages and cupping have significantly helped. Megumi's Facials: Best ever. My skin always feels so refreshed and hydrated afterwards and it absolutely glows. The entire staff always makes me feel so welcomed. The location itself is always clean and relaxing. read more

My home away from home everyone is so great here and the services are amazing I'm a huge fan of the gua sha facial. I can't say enough about this place it's just a secret slice of heaven. read more

I just had a 30 minute message with Helen and it was Fabulous. What a great lunch break. I'm so glad this place is right by my work because they are wonderful. I'm feel like a new woman read more

Dr Lee has magic hands I have been seeing him for over 3 years - he is my doctor -I was hit by a car ( driver was video blogging ) while crossing on a green light I was hurt really bad broken leg broken arm and herniated disc. I was a cry baby for sure I shuffled in back in March after one session I was able to get off the table without pain . It has taken 3 month to get back to normal -dr Lee did his magic and now I can back to teaching pilates read more

I've been coming every week consistently for a few months now, and I couldn't recommend this place more! Vickie is caring, compassionate and a talented acupuncturist. She goes the extra mile to make sure that the treatment session are comfortable and effective for me. Love this place and highly recommend! read more