Dr Shi is a wizard. No, a fairy. No, a healer. Yes, definitely a healer…read more Although A Beautiful Day Spa is well known for their massage treatments, the well-kept hidden secret is Dr. Shi. Dr. Shi has been practicing acupuncture for decades. Dr. Shi can speak some English, but is fluent in Mandarin. As a patient who speaks some Mandarin, I'm fortunate enough to learn that Dr. Shi travels to give speeches in China and he continues to learn the arts of healing. Dr. Shi is an unorthodox acupuncturist in which his methods are not just sticking needles in your body. He asks your body to change the tendons, the muscles, the bones, the fascia, and even the skin. And yes Dr Shi talks to your body, it's so strange (I know), but he can find where the source of your pain is from and he tries to find the root cause of the pain so he can transform your body. Even if I don't tell him I have pain in a specific area, he will find out after assessing your body. As someone who suffers from multiple injuries, my chronic pain and musculoskeletal problems caused migraines, dizziness and pain with movement. I saw renowned acupuncturists twice to three times a week for three months and my symptoms never improved significantly enough to go about my daily life. I saw Dr. Shi for one month, twice a week and my headaches and dizziness improved right away. My range in motion also increased with less pain. Additionally, my stiffness and deep pain lessened. So why the magic... okay, I get it. You need a concrete example. I have a painful bump in the back of my head, it was about 2inch so not too big, but pressing on it caused migraines and shooting pain down my neck and spine. Dr. Shi placed acupuncture needles in my body, asked me to do some strange movements, and in three sessions the spot was less tender and I no longer have shooting pain down my neck and spine. This was also combined with Western medicine. It's not completely gone because he explained that healing is treatment, time, taking care of yourself, staying warm and moving correctly. I also like the way Dr. Shi inserts and takes out the needles. He prepares your body and gently inserts the needles. If it will be a painful spot, he will guide you on how to lessen the pain for that acupoint. I am excited that the acupuncture clinic will be opened soon. This way, Dr. Shi can help more people.

I want to address an issue regarding my appointment last June 23, which I inadvertently…read moredouble-booked and failed to cancel. This was an honest mistake on my part. The front desk staff were understanding and indicated they would let it slide, which I appreciated, as I have not visited your establishment in quite some time. However, I recently noticed an additional $20 charge on my credit card for the double booking. While policies are in place, this is excessive given the circumstances. I'm willing to accept the charge, but I must express my disagreement. I am never going back to your business. To be clear, I was a generous tipper for your staff during my visit, yet that seems to have had no bearing on my overall experience. This has led me to reconsider my loyalty to your business. Numerous alternatives offer similar services, and their customer service is worth considering. You may have lost a long-term customer due to this incident. I hope you take this feedback seriously. Is your business really that desperate for $20?

Wendy is by far the best massage therapist I have ever gone to. She is what I would call a…read more"healer". She knows how to work into the knots and tight muscles and free them from discomfort. I go regularly.

Went to Wendy for the first time today. She worked on all my subjective complaints and also…read moreeducated me and worked on her objective findings (I didn't even know were problems I had!) She's knowledgeable and professional, definitely going back!

The atmosphere is very clean, relaxing, and serenity. The…read moreworkers are very knowledgeable and accommodating to your needs for a massage. The price is very good for the service. I do recommend calling for an appointment. They do get busy.

Blue Moon Massage - Ask for Apple!…read more I stopped by Blue Moon Massage today expecting to see someone else, but I met Apple -- and I'm really glad I did. From the moment she greeted me, her calm attitude and professionalism made me feel comfortable. The way she talked and handled everything convinced me to give her a try, and honestly, I couldn't have made a better choice. I'm a hard-working guy with long hours on my feet, and Apple gave me exactly what I needed. She truly knows how to find every tight spot and apply just the right pressure. It wasn't just a massage -- it was full recovery. I left feeling lighter, relaxed, and ready to take on another busy week. If you're looking for a place that actually understands what your body needs, come to Blue Moon Massage and ask for Apple. I believe she's there Sundays and Mondays -- trust me, you'll walk out feeling brand new. thank you Apple

Coming to Shiatsu of Pasadena is always a treat! Very welcoming & helpful staff. Well-decorated &…read moreclean space. Prices are also reasonable for such a quality spot in Pasadena. They even serve hot tea & dark chocolate post massage. Bathroom available for customers & ample street parking.

I never leave reviews. But wow, thank you. I had Nana, and…read moreshe was the best massage I've had in Pasadena. There's other great places in Pasadena but this is #1 for me now.

Its an incredible place that my wife and I highly recommend. The tui na and other massage skills…read moreare unparalleled as well as all the standard massage techniques. They work with your medical condition and needs and are extremely polite and the manager was especially accommodating with my difficulty in walking. Rooms are fantastic with the special lighting, heated beds and relaxing music. Everyone is also so polite to handle the needs of the aging.

Kelly is very nice and patience. She did a great massage for me, relaxed my shoulder and back. The…read moreenvironment is very soothing and clean. Will definitely return again with my friends.

This was the worst massage of my life. The lady did no speak a single word of English. So unless…read moreyou speak Chinese you won't be able to communicate with them at all. My girlfriend asked the lady what a Swedish massage was she could not explain anything to her besides my English not good. Me and my GF both got Swedish massages it's and extra $10 here because you get to table shower at the end. Massage felt like the lady was just poking me with her fingers the whole time there is no way in hell they are licensed professionals which it says they are. Also at the end of the massage she said "all done" and walked out so I got up and got dressed (was told nothing about table shower after massage) This is not a good establishment and only go here if you want to waste money. Better off spending $20-40 at the foot reflexology places. Hope this helps people who care what they pay for

I really suspect they are not genuine massage place…read more The girl who give me massage is obvious not trained masseuse. I took 1 hour massage, and somehow she treat my left body differ from my right body.

I went in for the 60min deep tissue massage. The staff were friendly at first despite the language…read morebarrier. The massage helped a lot with some shoulder pain I've been experiencing. However at the end of the session the staff brought back out my receipt (I had paid with card before the session) to ask for a tip. As I was writing my tip the staff member told me to tip more, and then told me again to tip more (she directly said "Tip $20, no tip $25. Tip $35 yes.") I ended up tipping $35 for a $60 massage. I felt pressured and hadn't had any experience with full body massages before so I thought maybe this was standard? However I talked with my friend who recommended the place right after and they were shocked and upset at what had happened. I've worked in the service industry for a long time and I understand how necessary tipping is with how high cost of living can be. However, in this instance I felt taken advantage of. I won't be coming back to this establishment and neither will my friend who has been recommending this place for years.

Well I think is time for another review of Pasadena Day Spa…read more This place is wonderful,very clean and cozy. The staff is very professional and caring. The background music enhance your relaxing experience. The atmosphere very positive and you can feel the zen vibrations. After more than two and a half years going to this place I have never had a bad experience. You really get your moneys worth. I highly recommended. If you are looking for a good massage and a great relaxation time Pasadena Day Spa is the place.

Chuan Spa has become my go-to place for an extra treat. I have an autoimmune disease/chronic pain,…read moreso I get a 90-minute massage every other week at Massage Envy--which is a better price point for regular treatments. I've had probably 1,000 massages in my 43 years of life. But after seeing her twice now I can honestly say that Jenae (Jenay?) is the best masseuse I have ever had. Hands down. And I've had some really good massages. My regular guy is amazing. But she is life-changing!! I just wish I could afford to come here more regularly to see her. This last time I had a 90-minute massage with her and it was epic. Perfect combination of therapeutic/working out tightness and relaxation. Every single movement of hers is purposeful and exactly what I needed. In general, I actually prefer the amenities at Burke Williams (Pasadena) better--and it's not as expensive. But I will continue to come here exclusively as long as Jenae is here! I hope you do whatever it takes to make sure you hang on to her!

The spa was so nice and everyone was so helpful and welcoming! The staff made the whole experience…read moreso peaceful and I can't wait to go again! Loved every minute of it. The CHUAN massage was so nice to experience.

Ana Rodarte!!! I had the pleasure of getting treatment from her. My wife booked an appointment for…read moreme because my shoulder and neck was hurting a lot. After the first session, I was 75% recovered! She's by far the best therapist I've had in a long time. Here are her skills: She is VERY good at finding trigger points. She finds them and destroys them. She has a deep understanding of how the muscular system works. She knows how long to put pressure on a trigger point. She's friendly and easy to talk to. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the session and would recommend her to anyone who needs pain relief therapy.

Came here for the first time yesterday and had a great experience! I got the sacred simplicity and…read moreit was exactly what I needed. My masseuse, Barbara, really paid attention to the knots on my shoulders and made sure to address it throughout my back and not just my pain points. It helped me realized that everything was connected! It was truly a full body massage from head to toe and was really relaxing. The room is nicely dim with some light music and they were quick to get me in. They also offered me water/tea. There's a lot for parking as well, would recommend!

After 5 massages and 1 acupuncture session for back/leg pains (due to muscle tension/stress) all…read morewithin a two week period at another place - the pains continued. I found Pasadena Acupuncture through Yelp and decided to go see him. From making an appointment to the treatments, he was an absolute professional!! He knows his stuff and answered any questions I had -- without giving me a short answer or being condescending. He was extremely kind, listened to my concerns, and explained the process. During the treatments, he checked on my comfort level and encourage me to let him know of any discomforts (if any - which none were from the needles) I was experiencing. He was extremely calm which made me feel relaxed and comfortable. I've had multiple acupuncture treatments with other Acupuncturists (for other reasons).. and by far, Ryan Fong is one of the best! I've had three treatments so far and feel better than I can remember! Thank you so much!! I think I'm ready to run that marathon!

I went to Dr. Li for a sprain Ankle. He performed some amazing therapy that significantly shortened…read moremy healing time and reduced my pain. My treatment consisted of acupuncture with electro therapy. Then a hot foot soak, then he applied some special Chinese medicinal paste on to my ankle and wrapped it up. I went in with extreme pain in my ankle and after the treatment my pain was reduced by 50% I was really amazed. Thanks Dr. Li.