The expertise, quality of care, cutting edge modalities, and welcoming, bright, knowledgeable staff. The positive results were immediate and continue to improve. They know what they are doing!! read more

It you are looking for the best in cosmetic beauty, this is the place! Dr. Shay and her staff are all amazing. My Botox came out beautiful and I'm even booked for a follow up to make sure I'm happy with my forehead. Dr. Shay took her time, even iced my forehead and did an amazing job. If you need cosmetic enhancements you should book an appointment ASAP! read more

I had the best experience with Shiva for Botox and filler. She was so welcoming and took years off my face. Thank you!!!

I think I found the fountain of youth at Nubo Spa. Two weeks ago I went to Dr. Shay for Ultherapy. Everyday I look in the mirror and I am amazed with the results and it is only suppose to get better. Dr. Shay makes sure you are comfortable as she works her magic paying attention giving your 100% of her undivided attention. Nubo Spa and their staff is amazing, thank you for helping me fight the exterior signs of aging while making me feel appreciated and heard! read more

I'm a 47 year old who was starting to look my age. I was looking for a medical spa that could help me looked refreshed, not fake or over done - I wanted my natural look just less wrinkly. I cannot say enough positive things about Nubo Spa. I found this gem a little over a year ago, when I was looking for a medical spa that offered Ultherapy. I had a consult with Dr. Shay and knew I was in good hands. She did not try to over sell me and discuss what realistic results I should expect. My treatment went as expected just like Dr. Shay said it would. I made an instant connection with Shiva, one of their RN LE. who has help me look more refreshed and less aged - my natural self, just better. You know you are doing something right when your friends and family comment on how good you look not knowing you've had a little help. Jenny is one of the owners and always wants to know how your treatment went and make sure you have had an excellent experience. Their staff all really care about what they do and how you feel, which is a rare thing these days. Nubo spa offers Ultherapy, botox, fillers, facials, messages and all kinds wonderful stuff. They are knowledgeable, friendly and easy to work with to achieve your desired results. This is a first class spa that truly works magic. read more

Amazing! Great experience. Really understanding and very professional. And the facial was great! a lot of people noticed it right away. I would definitely cone back here for sure! read more

I had a wonderful experience and love my results, Shiva is an artist, she took her time and made me feel at ease through the entire process

I am very happy at the professionalism and just the whole way the doctor and her assistant approaches skin care. I recently had a face lift by a very good surgeon. But I needed fillers done afterwards since I am up in years. Usually the derma fillers are to complement the surgery since the surgery can only do so much. I used the suggested lady to do my dermatology fillers at a place suggested by the surgeon. The young lady at the first place left everything uneven and overfilled in some places and under filled in other places.,She filled one deep laugh line part way and left the other side of my face undone and hanging and made my face look awful. So I went to Nubo Medical Spa after a virtual consult. I was at the spa for two hours and got almost everything fixed and redone like it was suppose to be done. I have another treatment to do in a few weeks. I got very minor bruising . But I can tell it is looking beautiful. All those deep lines smooth and even. This is the place you want to go to get your dermal fillers or Botox or all kinds of skin care. These are people that really know what they are doing and they make you feel so comfortable and you walk out feeling like a million bucks. I will post more pics later after my little bruises are gone! read more

Go to Nubo Spa! Whether you're a newbie, like me, and the word "Medical" in "Medical- Spa" invokes fear and anxiety, or you're a seasoned professional, you will love Nubo! While I do consider myself a "novice," I have spent years trying to find solutions for my skin, damaged in the harsh New Zealand sunshine of my youth. My search took me to a variety of "non-invasive" laser treatments, which ranged from visibly ineffectual, to very traumatic! The customer service experience ranged from bland, to obnoxious. In one company, I was literally treated like a piece of furniture (review to follow.) After discussing my experiences with a friend who has had a LOT of experience with cosmetic procedures, she validated my feelings by saying that her lesson through the years has been: "They mislead you beforehand, and abandon you afterwards." Yep, that's how it goes. Not so at Nubo! When you walk in, you know instantly that you will be treated with warmth, kindness, respect and so much care! Dr. Shay, and her partner Jen Guthrie have set up this business with the goal of sincerely trying to make people feel better about themselves. Each time I visit, I threaten to come back just to hang out for coffee (or wine) because the company is so lovely. They will treat you like you are family, and do whatever it takes to make you feel comfortable and truly valued. On top of that, importantly, they are consummate professionals, and are highly skilled at what they do. You will love your results. This is a budding new business with so much integrity, it absolutely deserves to flourish, so book an appointment today! read more

Nubo Spa exceeded my expectations. Jen, the co-founder was terrific. She supported me in choosing the best treatment for my face/skin concerns. I scheduled the Vivace microneedling with PRP. The experience was 5 star. Nurse Practioner Nicolette who did the majority of my treatment is a gem. She explained each step. Nubo also uses a great numbing cream so the process was pretty painless. Dr. Shay is warm, confident and exceptionally professional. She oversaw the PRP process. I notice the results of the Vivace microdeedling already. My skin is smoother and brighter. I have had treatment such as injectibles and facials elsewhere. Nubo Spa is my new go to business! read more

Nubo Spa is one business that is filling a market demand that I spent up in the Berkeley Oakland area. I was pleasantly surprised by the friendly staff, calming and clean aesthetic and the non aggressive approach towards sales. I had a facial peel and am looking forward to trying other treatments. Love the positive attitude of the treatments for self care and graceful aging! read more

I would not recommend this spa for the hydra facial though I cannot speak for the other services. It is incredibly expensive at $250, was not an enjoyable experience from a facial relaxation standpoint with incredibly painful extractions (and I've had extractions done many times before) without the results I would've expected to see from the cost and pain. The Facialist seemed affronted by my asking questions about what products she was using, what step she was on and what the goal of each step was supposed to be. My goal was for a skincare maintenance facial ahead of an upcoming wedding that left my pores cleaner to prevent future breakouts and overall smoother more glowing complexion. Yes, my overall face felt relatively smoother (though I've felt similarly smooth after an over the counter face mask) but the after facial glow was minimal and my clogged pores were barely cleared with white and black heads still present. This is not the experience I've seen with other facials and was also despite the pain of the extractions and the marketing of the hydra facial being specific to pore cleansing. It actually flared a couple of my clogged pores to acne. I've had many facials before with extractions and without and can say this was one of the most underwhelming and by far the most expensive. If you're interested in a hydra facial specifically I would say it is not worth the money and wish I'd known that ahead of time. read more

Shiva is brilliant. She has an artist's eye. She takes your innate beauty and enhances it. You walk out looking like yourself, but the best version of yourself. She's amazing! Plus the spa is clean and lively and the staff knowledgeable and friendly. read more

I had never had any work done on my face but wanted to try some fillers out so I came here and met with Dr. Shay. I was super nervous that 1. It would hurt terribly and 2. It would look really unnatural, but I definitely didn't have anything to worry about. Shay was very gentle and talked me through everything, and when she was done filling in my cheeks, lips, smile lines, chin, under eyes and lips, I still looked natural and like myself! It was so perfectly done that I looked much more symmetrical, which I've always had problems with due to slightly lopsided lips and a deep smile line on my right side. I automatically looked as though I had slept well the night before, which is a huge deal to me because I work nights and sleep very little (and only napped an hour after work before the appointment). The procedure was slightly uncomfortable but she went at a slow and steady pace and made it so that it barely hurt. She told me there would be swelling and bruising but I iced on the way home and was able to go to work that night 5 hours later with only the tiniest little bruise next to my lips. Someone even commented that I looked as though I had slept well that day...HAH!! NuboSpa is also gorgeous with blue lighting and beautiful metal work. I felt extremely relaxed just walking in. They also offer other cosmetic procedures at extremely fair prices and a line of really high quality skin care products. I'm 25 and will definitely be coming back!!! read more

Shiva is the best injector period. She listens, communicates and brings trust to the process and is anything more important when you are having work done on your face?! She has perfect sense of balance and artistry. I have been getting Botox/Dysport done for awhile, loved the results but was afraid of having filler, but trust Shiva so much I decided to very tentatively try. I have a very asymmetrical face and without a ton of filler she was able to bring me to a more symmetrical shape than I've ever had. I have been seeing her for 5 years, if you are ready for this step and investment run don't walk to Shiva! read more

I have been working with Shiva at Nubo Spa for over 3-years. To say she has helped to transform my 45-year-old face into its best, most natural version would be an understatement. Shiva has incredible technical skills when it comes to injectables and lasers AND she also understands the art that is involves in facial aesthetics. I am so grateful I get to work with Shiva! read more

I just left Nubo Spa and had Miconeedling with PRP.... amazing! it was my 2nd treatment and I can not wait for my 3rd. I met with the owners Jen Guthrie and Dr. Shay. They are both amazing, very professional and simply kind. What an amazing find in the bay area. Look no further for all your skincare needs. This med spa is the best I have been to and I have been to a few. read more

A wonderful experience at Nubo Spa. What a great new spa in Berkeley! Great client experience. Warm, welcoming and beautiful space. Dr. Shay listened to my concerns and addressed all of my questions. I had PRP, Botox and filler. I love the results and will be back. The co-founder, Jen Guthrie made me feel welcomed and made the whole experience easy. read more

I have been going to Shiva for few years now. She was the first person to do my fillers. Her artistry and attention to detail is unparalleled. I would not trust anyone else with my lips. I am so glad I found her again at the beautiful Nubo Spa. This location is wonderful, staff is very attentive, and I really enjoyed meeting Dr. Shay. There's never any pressure, and Shiva provides options and allows me to decide after answering all my questions. read more

Had the occasion to get a deep tissue massage here - it did not disappoint. I was so tight but I got a good working over, not every masseur can get that deep. The place is nice and very clean, modern decor. I would recommend to anyone, and I will be back read more

I went to Nubo Spa yesterday and everything about it was perfect. First, I didn't have to worry about parking or crowds. Second, the staff and doctor were professional and saw to my every need. The treatment I received was less painful then any other place I've been before. They even played my favorite music. But here is the best part. Their prices are very, very, reasonable. I was shocked. I certainly will be going back to try out their other services. read more

I went to Nubo Spa for the first time recently. Such a beautiful space, and a nice location. Lots of parking. Dr. Shay was wonderful, professional, easy to talk to. She was also very responsive before our appointment. I look forward to my new experience at Nubo!! read more

Took a day off from work to do a procedure. I was told that the doctor was going to be 30 minutes behind so I stepped out to get a snack. Came back ended up waiting another 30 minutes until the doctor came out and said that she can't see me because they had over booked the rooms. For my time off that I took from work being that I live in Marin plus travel all you can offer me is a facial? Disappointed read more

Update (10/25/19). This review is for Jen who reached out to me to address my concerns. I appreciate that they offered me a free facial to identify which Skinceuticals product that I may be allergic to. Frozan did my facial and she did a fantastic job. I also appreciate that they will reimburse me (50%) for the products that I previously purchased. Thank you for your excellent customer service! read more

Update. Got a different aesthetician this time. Not so good. Rough treatment with the vacuum thingy and she did no manual extractions to get the spots the vacuum thing missed. I emerged with significantly less radiant results compared to last time. She also wasn't knowledgeable about certain products. Also took much less time than the last person. Hope they get more consistent because there is a lot of potential here! read more

This is a lovely, welcoming place with very conscientious and attentive service. I have been very happy with the quality of the treatments I have received over the last year, including micro needling, Botox and some filler. It has made a subtle but rejuvenating difference, which I attribute to Dr Shay's skill. Highly recommend Nubo Spa to anyone looking for excellent treatments. Bonus points for their fantastic playlist! read more

I just had the worst experience at this spa. I went there for a facial, hoping to get relaxed and refreshed and I came out with tears! I originally booked a hydra facial, and then called to cancel because I have an event in two weeks and didn't want any irritation to happen to my skin. They told me I can get a much milder facial that includes very light products and a massage. So, I decided to do that. When I went in and talked to the aesthetician telling her about my skin sensitivities, she kept telling me that I have two options, I have to do hydra facial or regular facial which is the same thing. I got worried and tried to tell her that's not what I'm looking for, but she kept saying that and stressing me out by giving me attitude and even when I try to leave, she told me that I probably was under stress when I went in!!!!!!!! WTF!!! I'm not sure about these positive reviews that I saw, I've been to many med spas and I had never had such a bad experience!! read more

I immediately felt welcome... I was given a thorough consultation and felt I received incredible treatment... this was such a self care treat!!!! My skin looks amazing... read more

Emily and Shiva are awesome! Emily gives amazing facials, and Shiva is the filler queen. Both are so sweet and communicative. I can't imagine going anywhere else!!! read more

Loved this place! Beautiful high end spa with a very cool, relaxing and welcoming vibe. Dr Shay and Jen are very professional, warm and attentive. They make you feel like you've know them forever. I had my first Ultherapy treatment with Liz, RN. She was very professional and attentive, and continued to put me at ease. She kept checking in with me to make sure I was doing okay during the treatment. I had some discomfort but I found it manageable. Amazing improvement after 3 weeks! My skin tone and texture, and wrinkles are noticeably improved but in a subtle way. My husband can't believe it! I am looking forward to my second visit at Nubo Spa. My experience there was awesome, and really opened my mind to skin therapy. read more

I came to Nubo Spa because Shiva is amazing at what she does. I have never been happier with my fillers and botox because Shiva has the perfect eye for what exactly is needed. She takes the time to really exam, listen and then performs her magic. She is the best in this industry that I have come across. So glad to have her help....aging gracefully. read more

Shiva is the best. She has great attention to detail and can give advice and suggestions on how to make improvements that are subtle, but enhancing. I definitely look younger, but I don't feel like a plastic person. read more

Nubo is a very nurturing, professional, one-shop for all needs, and I am especially an enthusiastic fan of Shiva, the resident artist who has such a talent for enhancing one's beauty. She is a master at creating a natural, youthful look with the many tools at her disposal. She listens intently, tailors her recommendations to the clients needs and genuinely cares about the well-being of her customers. I have sent friends to her who share in my excitement about her work. I can't imagine going to anyone else at this point. She will be my beauty consultant for life :). read more

I am so thrilled I found this place. I have been trekking to SF for three years now and have finally found a real medi-spa in the east bay. Dr. Shay is the gold standard, incredible training, and terrific bedside manner. read more

I love Nubo Spa. The space is beautiful and very professional. I love Shiva who I have been seeing for years for Botox and Fillers. I am so happy she is working at Nubo. Such a great combination! read more

i went in at nubo for a consultation and it went very well. i was given options on treatments for my skin and i decided to try their facial. it was a great experience overall! Mel was the one who attended to me and gave me the most extensive facial treatment. Shes very detail oriented and very professional. and what i also love most about nubo is that they dont pressure you to do anything right away. and above all theyre friendly! read more

Nubo Spa is a wonderful place. Dr Shay and the team are very friendly, knowledgeable, give great services and results. It's the New Year, so do something loving for yourself and go and see them, you will be very happy that you did. read more

This place really is as good as it gets! I was looking to throw a spa party and had trouble making it happen until i called Nubo Spa. I was trying to find a high end spa with great atmosphere to do facial and massage and man did they come through! One of the owners, Jen told me she could absolutely accomodate and personally made sure i got what i needed. When me and my ladies walked in we were greeted by the friendliest staff with mimosas and an assortment of fruits and chocolates. They shut down the whole facility for about 3 hours so we could all have a one hour long facials and one our long massages. These were literally the best i ever had thanks to Delvon and Emily. My entire party felt the same thanks to Cliona and Paola! What an amazing team of people. I also had the pleasure of meeting both owners, Jen and Shay and these women are amazing. They are smart, caring, community involved, talented and really understand what we look for as clients. I can't wait to go back! read more

What a cool neighborhood gem! A friend told me about Nubo because they offer massages (Cliona is excellent), so at first I thought this was mainly a "relax and get a massage" or facial kind of spa. Turns out they are so much more than that. The friendly staff and owners explained to me the wide range of services they offer and I was impressed. I was curious, but also have a deep-seated fear of needles, and didn't know much about how things like Botox work. But everyone I encountered there was friendly, patient, informative, clearly very experienced, caring, and thoughtful, and they've made every visit I've had there pleasant and even fun. And the results are transformative. Within days I had friends ask why I looked so radiant (was I working out, or madly in love?). I was happy to tell them that they should really talk with Dr. Shay and Shiva. I've only scratched the surface of what they offer, but I'm a convert. I plan to keep coming back. Thanks for bringing excellent quality care and services to our neck of the woods. read more

I arrived and was greeted very kindly. My services were excellent and no one was pushy about me buying products. Who needs that when you are trying to relax? I will definitely go back. Loved it! read more