I'm a pretty picky when it comes to massages, but this is my FAVORITE massage place ever…read more I used to live aboard and I have gotten massages in Vietnam, China, Thailand, The Philippines and I would say this is by far the BEST. They use good technique and the pressure is deep just how I like it. I have gotten the chance to get massages from all of them and I would say all the ladies technique and pressure are good. I am pretty spontaneous and would book last minute and they are very accommodating ! I usually request Elaine but after getting a massage from Hai Ying, I was blown away. I had this neck pain for a really long time... I got multiple rounds of acupuncture for at least 6 months to a year and it never got better. Each time I move my head left or right, it was super painful. After one message with Hai Ying, the pain was gone. I work from home so I gotten alot of knots and I believe some of the knots on my knees or somewhere was pulling on my muscles and causing pain my neck and shoulders. Honestly, I was super surprised I no longer had neck pain after my massage with her. After that, I been going ever since and would invite my friends whenever I could. I recently moved to LA but I do have family in the Bay Area so whenever I come back, I ALWAYS make sure to book a session with Hai Ying. Her techniques are also unique and I LOVE how she customized the massage based on the knots and my request. I appreciate how she doesn't follow a basic routine but would adapt based on the customers needs. Overall, my experience has been amazing and I would recommend them to anyone who has pain or need to untangle stubborn knots.

This used to be my number one spot, and I've been coming here for almost five years. Unfortunately,…read moreafter this experience, I will never come back. This was hands down the worst massage I've ever had, and I paid $185 for it! I called the day before to specifically request someone who would actually massage my back instead of walking on it because my back was really sore. When the therapist came in, I explained the same thing to her, and she said okay. Instead, she spent the session walking on my back and arms and then doing fire cupping. She wasn't even going to use oil to give me an actual massage! When I finally asked her, "So you're not going to use oil and actually massage me?" she said, "Not today. Maybe next time." I was so upset because I paid $185 expecting a real massage, not someone walking on my back and arms and doing fire cupping. After I expressed my frustration, she eventually rubbed some oil on me for a few minutes, but it felt like when I rub lotion on my arms in the morning. It was not an actual massage! I specifically explained what I wanted before my appointment and again when I arrived, yet my request was completely ignored. I should not have to ask repeatedly for the service I paid for, and I certainly should not be told that I can get an actual massage next time when I'm already paying $185 for one today. After almost five years of being a loyal customer, I am extremely disappointed. This is not the service I expected, and I will never spend my money here again. Zero stars if I could. Maggie what happened - even the fire cupping was horrible :-(

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.

Found this spot after dealing with weird kink in my neck. The therapist was attentive and when she…read morefound this knot by my neck and shoulder she was able to get rid of the knot. I will be definitely coming back to this place! It saved me from taking pain meds.

Haven Day Spa is my go to spot for last minute fixes whenever those random knots start making…read morethemselves known. I usually see Lucy who is amazing, but I have had a couple of other therapists who were great too... I just cannot remember their names. One thing I really appreciate is that the hot stones are basically included without an extra charge. I hope I am saying that right, but either way it is always a nice touch.

I visited this spa today and booked a couple's massage. My husband's therapist was okay, but mine…read morewas extremely unprofessional and distracting. Throughout the full two hours the woman kept looking at her phone and the massage itself was ineffective. She spent a lot of time working on only one hand and at times her nails were poking which was uncomfortable and repeatedly pulled me out of the experience. At one point, I even had to speak up and told her: Why don't you finish texting first, then resume my massage?" She responded that she was texting customers.This was the entire two hours. Honestly, it felt like a waste of money. I came for a relaxing massage and instead had to endure poor service while the therapist was constantly distracted. This should not be acceptable at any spa. If you want a real massage experience, I do NOT recommend this location.

Massage was good. Kept demanding tip soon as we walked in and demanded it again before we walked…read moreout.

loved my massage, I got a 90 minute shiatsu and it was heavenly. They really got into my knots and…read moreI can' wait to book again! Also was able to fit me in the day of so thank you

I got a 60-min massage, and it was on point! My massage therapist, Susan, did an amazing job with…read moregetting all the knots out of my back and shoulders. Thank you, Susan! This spot is super duper clean, an OCD person's dream! The gal at the front desk was so friendly and welcoming. I ending up reaching out to them via yelp at 4pm and got an appointment to go in at 6pm that same day. Prices are reasonable ($85 for 1 hour, not including tip). Will definitely be back! Highly recommended!

I have been coming to Carrie for years for my shoulder pain. I have worked in front of a computer…read morefor 40 years and I have tingling down my arm which I didn't understand. Over session after session the tingling has gone away along with other pain in my neck and shoulders. I also started getting my eye brows and at times arms waxed by Carrie and wow I don't trust anyone with my eyebrows. Of course I will be back thank you so much.

She may be fine for most, but my mother had a difficult time with her. I was fortunately with my…read moremother, who is disabled. This facility is not accessible for handicapped. That really stressed my mother. We were under the impression that it was, but in hindsight, I don't think was specifically asked. The massage lady (can't remember her name) did say she would be happy to help my mother in, but the massage lady was 15 minutes late. I wasn't going to go in with my mother, but since it started out a bit confusing, I did. The massage lady is probably experienced, but elderly disabled people seems to annoy her. I could see that my mother was getting more and more stressed, so we left in 15 minutes. The massage lady charged us full price. We understand that we had booked for an hour and that if we hadn't, someone else could have filled that slot. It's hard to find people who are good working on older people. This one really works only on younger people - it's not therapeutic ---- she's more of a recreational day spa type.

From the outside, Healthy Foot Spa doesn't look like much, but don't let that fool you, the inside…read moreis a completely different experience! My sister and I had a 10:00 a.m. appointment yesterday, and from the moment we arrived, we were welcomed and seated right away. We were taken into a relaxing room with comfortable massage chairs that recline, where we started by soaking our feet in warm water. The atmosphere was peaceful, with soothing music playing in the background, making it easy to relax immediately. Even though my sister was right next to me, the setup still felt surprisingly private, and I was able to completely unwind. While our feet soaked, they started with a head, shoulder and arm massage. After the foot massage they had my turn on my stomach and massaged my back. I had several knots around my shoulder blades, and my therapist did an amazing job working them out. He adjusted pressure when asked and was just awesome! I left feeling so much better than when I arrived. The prices are incredible for the quality of service. My one-hour foot massage was only $45, and a one-hour full-body massage is just $60, which I will definitely be trying next time. The entire experience was relaxing, professional, and affordable. I highly recommend Healthy Foot Spa and will absolutely be back!

Mona is great, her Thai massage is the best in the Bay Area. She was trained in Thailand and its…read moreawesome.

I was around the area and decided to come here for a 45 min deep tissue massage. The service,…read moreambience, and staff were all fantastic. When you check in, they give you a paper to fill out where you'd like a massage at, how long, what type, etc. I had Vivienne give me a massage and she focused on all the areas I listed. I've done a handful of massages and this one was the best I ever had. I feel so refreshed afterwards. For 45 minutes, the massage was $60 which I felt was so so worth it and very reasonable.

Super dangerous experience. Without warning, the tall woman jumped on my low back/spine and caused…read morepain. I've had deep tissue massage from other places but Solace was not very careful with their movements. Then I asked for another masseuse so Judy came in but instead of a massage, she lightly touched me in a ticklish way. Also, they don't speak English so it's very difficult to request pressure level and focus. FYI: they make you pay upfront before the service. And the first masseuse rushed me to undress and that was a little stressful. Pros: The two masseuses were pretty friendly and nice even though I did not enjoy the session. The studio is also very clean and in a walkable convenient area.

I text Mila on Monday morning while I was on a business trip in San Leandro. She responded very…read morequickly with her availability. Within minutes we were able to confirm an afternoon appt. she came to me and was really well prepared. She brought all her supplies including fresh sheets, blankets, heating pad, relaxing music, etc. She did a great job on the massage and check out was super easy with her "square" device. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for some relief and relaxation! :)

Found Mila on Yelp and read the reviews - what is said is ALL TRUE!!!…read more I can't say enough about the high level of professionalism and quality of her massage therapy skills; coupled with her desire to share her extensive knowledge and experience of preventive care and you can't go wrong with enlisting her massage therapy services. Her rates are competitive especially when you consider her flexibility to offer "come to you" service. She is very responsive and easy to work with for scheduling. She is also very conscientious, discussing what "ails" you and how her therapy skills can assist; I really appreciate her table-side manner, never pressuring, belittling or negative. In the past, I've used services from Massage Envy, high end boutique spas, and other individual massage therapists and IMHO, Mila ranks among the top for overall satisfaction!! The only downside (for us customers, but AWESOME of Mila) is that as demand for her services grows (and I am sure it will), she'll continue to be busy, so proactive coordinating with her for scheduling will be a must. In my book, she's a MUST HAVE in my rolodex for massage therapists!!

Colin Waters is the holy grail of massage therapists! It's truly physical therapy, he gives me…read morecustom stretches to do at home based on my vocation, and has virtually healed my body pain! Colin has truly changed my life for the better.

Watch out for bait and switch move here. They will go over the length of your massage acting like a…read moremistake because they have not gotten to all of your requested areas, but then will want a very big tip for going over.