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 was really excited for this place from all the reviews I saw, but it wasn't what we were…read moreexpecting. I had booked a 60-minute massage for my mother and requested strong pressure. The receptionist confirmed that they had someone who had the strongest therapist booked for my mom and I had nothing to worry about. However, my mother told me there was barely any pressure even when she inquired they said that strong, deep pressure would be an extra charge. Which is fine, however, it seems that they just gave her light strokes throughout. She wanted to walk out mid-session but chose to stay to see if there would be any improvement but there was none. We would not recommend this place. Update: Dustin tried offering us 30% off for us to come back.. doesn't seem like a good/decent solution to anything. We declined and still would not recommend this place.

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!

This is my go-to place for massage in Los Angeles. I've recommended it to multiple people, and it…read moreimmediately becomes their favorite place as well. Staff is welcoming, the price is unbeatable, and the experience is excellent, every time.

Decided to get a couples massage last minute and the lady at the front desk was very attentive and…read morenice. They took us in right away. The rooms were clean and the massage was amazing. Great price as well! Definitely would come back it was good experience.

Burke Williams does an excellent job of creating a true spa experience from the moment you walk…read morethrough the doors. The facility is consistently clean, well maintained, and has a relaxing atmosphere that immediately helps you disconnect and unwind. Making a reservation is easy and convenient, and the overall experience is organized and professional from check-in through the end of your visit. The locker rooms and spa areas are also very clean and well cared for, which is something I really appreciate. Everything about the environment feels comfortable, relaxing, and designed to let you slow down and enjoy the experience. For this visit, I booked a deep tissue massage with Ofelia, and she was absolutely outstanding. Before we even started, Ofelia took her time listening to my concerns and asking about the specific areas that were bothering me. She also asked about previous injuries and anything else she needed to be aware of before beginning. I really appreciated that she didn't just go through the motions, she took the time to understand what I needed and tailored the massage accordingly. I've had numerous deep tissue massages over the years, and one thing I've noticed is how difficult it can be to find someone who can maintain the same level of deep, consistent pressure throughout an entire session. Ofelia is the first massage therapist I've had who was able to maintain that steady pressure from beginning to end. That alone sets her apart. Throughout the session, she frequently checked in to make sure the pressure was exactly where I wanted it, and she was spot-on every time. She never faded as the session went on and never became overly aggressive either. The pressure remained strong, controlled, and consistent throughout the entire massage. Deep tissue can sometimes cross the line between therapeutic and simply uncomfortable, but Ofelia found the perfect balance. She knew when and where to apply pressure and spent the necessary time addressing the areas I had discussed with her beforehand. What stood out most was that I never felt rushed. She was attentive, professional, and extremely skilled at what she does. You can tell she takes pride in her work and genuinely wants her clients to leave feeling better than when they arrived. Between the clean and relaxing facility, well-maintained locker and spa areas, easy reservation process, and the exceptional level of service I received from Ofelia, this was exactly the experience you hope for when visiting a higher-end spa. If you're booking a deep tissue massage at Burke Williams, I highly recommend requesting Ofelia. I've had plenty of massages over the years, and she genuinely stands out. She is amazing, and I will absolutely be requesting her again!

I haven't been back to Burke Williams for a long time. I finally decided to go back because I had…read moreheard from a friend how great their facials and massages were. I booked a Regenerative Anti Aging Facial 80 minute session priced at $390 with Lety. When I arrived, the entrance was modern with their skincare products laid out for sale on the side walls. The receptionist took my information, she walked me inside to give me a tour of the facilities. Everything was clean and spotless! She showed me the restroom, makeup area, and shower area which consisted of products such as makeup remover, q tips, cleanser, curling iron, flat iron, brush, combs, hair gel, hair spray, hair mist, etc. Everything I needed, they had. There was a jacuzzi, which was very hot, a dry steam room, a wet steam room, and bath tub area as well. I wish they had a cold room to balance out all the hot rooms. There were wet towels with aroma therapy, cucumbers for your eyes, and plenty of body towels everywhere. The facial I had was wonderful! Lety had magic hands! First, she applied different serums onto my face. It felt so relaxing as she massaged all the products on my face. Then she cleaned off all the dead skin. She applied vitamin c and hyaluronic acid on my face before using the derma pen for microneedling. It didn't hurt at all and just felt like sand paper rubbed all over my face. This is supposed to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles and hopefully help with sunspots and pores. The next thing she did was use nu face, which is a device for lifting your skin. I'm in my 40s, so I really needed this procedure. This didn't hurt as well. The last item she put on my face was a face mask. It felt cool on my face and by this time, I was so relaxed. The other bonus items that she did was massage my shoulders, arms, legs, and feet, which is part of the package. When I went home, I had a little bit of redness, but not too bad. It is slowly going away. Overall, did I think the price of this facial was worth it. Definitely, but maybe it depends on the esthetician you get. Lety has had many years of experience, she is knowledgable, and she's good at her job. When I come back for another facial, I'm definitely booking with Lety again. One of the best facials I've ever had! I just feel like if you're going to pay a lot for a massage or facial, you want you're experience and time to be worth it.

worst massage in town. no lie…read more at least for my experience. i brought my girlfriend here for a couple massage for her birthday. 90 minute couples massage. first five minutes was mild at best. we had to ask them to massage with a little bit more effort. shortly after it was pure sharp elbows, digging into our backs from the weight of their bodies, which overhang above. they use gravity and their elbows in an effort to avoid actually expanding effort or using their muscles at all. i don't know about you, but that's not a massage to me. shortly after i looked over to my side to notice that the man that was massaging, my girlfriend was sitting down on the bed lightly massaging her upper back with no more than a few fingers contact. there was no effort or work there. just sitting lounging doing the absolute minimum contact possible. this was almost the same for me however, my masseuse, also using only one hand, would pause for many seconds at a time before exerting some pressure then again another break of many seconds before pressure again. she was systematically conserving energy and then applying the minimum level of pressure from one hand only. after a couple warnings, she finally started to get that. i am not gonna leave us alone and she started massaging more correctly. then excuse the man who was pretending to massage my girlfriend and replaced him with a woman that was massaging me. then they sent one man to massage me who was lazy and barely doing anything so let him go when they sent him them yet. another one who is doing the same thing. at about 45 minutes i finally told him to leave me alone and just continue with my girlfriend. i don't know how it's possible that others aren't reporting this more often, but i cannot speak on what i do not know but what i do know is if you are sore, tired, and just looking for some muscle, relief and relaxation and you expect some discernible level of quality and effort than do not come here. these people do not care at all about giving you a good experience and i gave them multiple chances they are lazy and do not care about their customers at least not for my girlfriend and i if you doubt me at all, please read my other reviews. i'm very honest in my reviews and i take great care to be fair. and i write these to help others. it certainly doesn't provide me any benefit other than that. thank you for reading and feel free to contact me if you'd like more information

Did you know there was a Korean spa in Pasadena?? I didn't…read moreknow! So when my fiancé told me he booked us plus his dad a 2 hour spa in Pasadena I was pleasantly surprised that there was more to this than just a massage! Located on a main street with parking in the back - not much spaces and you have to be careful where you park because other spots are for other businesses. But once we found our spot, we went in and from the outside it looked small, narrow, and tall. But once we walked in it looked so different than it did from the outside! It was nice and dimly lit. There's a waiting room in the lobby as you wait your turn, cause get this - it's a PRIVATE session with us you and your party! They book sessions where you pretty much have this whole section to yourself without sharing with strangers. They let me in the dressing room first as two other women were still wrapping up their session. So my fiancé and his dad waited in the lobby until they were ready to let them in. They led me into the changing room that has a bunch of lockers, big mirrors, hair dryers, and bags for your wet swim suits to put in after! There's also 1 connecting bathroom to the changing room. Once I changed they led into the back room where the hot tub, cold plunge, and steam room was located. WOW. It looked so nice! Plus I was the only one there so I got to enjoy it by myself for a good couple of minutes! They told me that the other 2 ladies were wrapping up and once they left my fiancé and his dad could join me. They told me where to rinse off and let me just enjoy myself, and it was nice. The hot tub was nice and bubbly and the cold plunge was a nice escape from the heat. The steam room was nice but I couldn't last in there for too long. Our appointment time was 2pm but my fiancé and his dad couldn't get in till 2:10 and due to the 2 ladies that asked for a little more time to do a cold plunge and they let them rather than telling them that there was another party waiting. Once they finally left my group was able to come in and enjoy but they didn't get to enjoy these extra services long enough, maybe just 10 mins? Before we were told it was time for us to start our massages. They went to another room for a massage while I stayed in the wet room for my body scrub, I had to remove my swim suit so they can properly scrub me and UGH. They scrubbed me like they scrubbed away my sins! It felt so good and when they asked me to flip over I nearly slipped with how smooth I was! My masseuse/scrubber was an older women but she knew what she was doing! I had the body scrub, cucumber facial, body massage, and a hair wash/massage! It felt pretty worth it for me! After I was done they led me to the dry room to sit in the heated salt room and clay room. This was where I got to meet up with my group again and eh these rooms where just okay to me. You lay in there in a warm room with salt or clay balls around you. I got to chat with my fiancé and it seemed that there session was okay and he was quite jealous of what I got and wished he chose that too. After we were in the dry rooms for a bit we went back down to soak some more but they cut us out right on the dot at 4 and it was a bit of a bummer because my fiancé and his dad had much shorter times because of the 2 ladies before us. For me, my session was great but had to knock a star because my fiancé and his dad didn't have that great of a session and had their time cut short but still enjoyed it. Pros: You get the whole spa room to yourself but need to have a party of 2 or more Cons: If another group before you is late, they cut into your time and don't give you extra time to make up your full paid session

super great massage therapy highly recommended. been coming here twice a month and leave feeling…read moreamazing everytime!

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've been coming here for the past three years, and every visit has been an amazing experience…read more From the moment you walk in, the entire environment is incredibly relaxing, the soft lighting, warm massage beds, and cozy blankets create the perfect atmosphere to unwind. The best part, though, is my massage therapist, Merci. She is truly exceptional. She always takes the time to understand exactly what my body needs, whether it's relieving sore muscles, releasing tension, or simply helping me relax. Her attention to detail and skill make every massage feel personalized.

I've been a member of the Now Pasadena for almost two years and it's been the best investment in…read moreself-care I've made. The front desk receptionists are always welcoming and I love the ease of the parking situation. The products are great too...I bought the candle and room spray to try to duplicate the relaxing feeling in my home. The first time I went to this location I was randomly paired up with the massage therapist, Kia, and how lucky for me that I was! She is kind, calm and pleasant. I've been requesting her ever since that first time and sing her praises to my family and friends. She really listens to what my needs are and varies up her techniques to fit those needs. Whether it's adding the gliding cupping, hot stones, or just the now massage, I look forward to relaxing and resetting during my monthly 80-min massages. I will continue investing in me and booking with Kia!

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.

My mother got us a Groupon to get an arm and neck massage as well as a scalp and hair treatment. It…read morewas my first time ever getting this type of treatment and Melosa and coco took amazing care of us! My hair genuinely looks so much more cleaner, healthier, shinier after this and the staff was so welcoming! Truly a 10/10 experience and worth the money!

I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday present since he's always wanted to try it, so I got a…read moreGroupon for 90 minute scalp massage and a mini facial for both of us. The place is so clean and it was nice and cool when we walked in. We were welcomed by warm hello's and were brought to the back to get our scalped checked. It was so cool seeing how it looked before and after the treatment. When we came into the room it was nice and comfortable. My boyfriend and I were next to each other and received the same treatment. I felt great during and after it. The person that helped me was Melosa and she had a gentle touch and I would want her to help me again next time. We would definitely come back!

The spa was phenomenal -- so relaxing that both my husband and I almost fell asleep! The pressure…read morewas perfect; even when my husband asked his masseuse to go harder, it never felt painful or uncomfortable (which can happen at other places). They paid great attention to small details. I loved the soothing, meditative music, the sound of flowing water, and the gentle scent of incense. The only thing they might want to fix is the strange noise coming from the fountain. They also offer complimentary access to the sauna and steam room. Unfortunately, the sauna on the women's side was under maintenance, but the one on the men's side was available.

Hi to everyone writing in here that also was scammed out of their money by Dtox. Please remember…read morethat this company had written that they were going to be reopening, and that anyone's packages/services they already purchased would be fulfilled (at a new location) and that anyone who had gift cards would be using them in the future. You have options to report them: If you lost money on unused packages or gift cards from Dtox Day Spa, you still have paths to recover your funds: Credit Card Chargeback: Contact your credit card issuer or bank immediately to dispute the charge for services not rendered. Note that banks have strict time limits (often 60 to 120 days from the transaction date) for filing a chargeback. File a Consumer Complaint: Report the business closure and unfulfilled services to the California Attorney General or the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs. Small Claims Court: If the amount lost is substantial and credit card recovery is impossible, you can look into filing a small claims action against the business owners, though collecting can be difficult if they have completely shuttered operations. What they have done isn't ok. As far as what I could find, the owner is Austin Adduci (Since it was sold in 2016)