Shanti Healing

Hi, Do you do myofascial release? Thank you,…

Hello! Yes that is one of the techniques that's possibly included into the session. I customize…

Hello! Do you offer couples massages?

At this time, I'm the only therapist, so unfortunately, I can not provide couples massages.

Are you covered under united healthcare?

No, we do not work with any insurance companies. However are FSA/ HSA approved

Does Shanti Healing offer prenatal massages?

Unfortunately not at the moment

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Review Highlights - Shanti Healing

“I made an appointment with Sneha at Shanti Healing as a birthday present to myself and what a gift it was...”

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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

My husband and I decided to finally schedule an overdue couples massage…read more The lobby was clean and relaxing. The wait was not long. Both massage therapists did not speak English. It was ok because we were still able to understand each other. However, there were a couple of times during the session where they would walk out- which made my husband and I wondering where they went- we didn't know what to expect. The first time they left- they brought hot stones- the second time- they brought hot towels. I didn't expect a deep tissue massage. I felt it for a whole week. If you do get a discount if you pay cash.

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Health Day Spa

3.9(207 reviews)

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I am a frequent customer of Health Day Spa and truly enjoy coming here. I have my favorite people,…read moreand they have a good group of massage therapists offering different types of massages and package deals to accommodate a variety of needs and preferences. I appreciate the reasonable prices, find the spa clean and nicely set up, and enjoy the convenience of ample parking, including two designated disabled parking spaces conveniently located up front. Jennie, the owner, is very nice and always does her best to accommodate my appointment times. However, I have one significant concern that keeps this from being a five-star experience: the lack of a consistently quiet, peaceful atmosphere during massages. Loud conversations among employees are a common occurrence, and customers can also be quite loud when entering the spa, checking in for appointments, or asking about availability. Conversations often carry throughout the space, disrupting the relaxation of customers who are already receiving massages. This is an issue in both the front room with the massage chairs and the private rooms in the back. In the foot massage area, where the reclining chairs are positioned side by side, continuous conversations among employees while performing massages are particularly distracting. I would like to see these conversations kept to a minimum unless they are directly related to the massage being performed or something that requires attention in the room. Customers come to relax and enjoy their treatments, and ongoing employee conversations can take away from that experience. A quieter environment would allow everyone to fully enjoy their massage. I would really appreciate a stronger emphasis on maintaining a quiet atmosphere throughout the spa. Posting visible signs reminding both employees and customers that massages are in progress and quiet voices are appreciated would be a great start. Perhaps a gentle reminder of spa etiquette could also help everyone be more mindful of the peaceful environment that customers come to enjoy. Employees could keep conversations among themselves to a minimum and speak quietly, while customers could be encouraged to lower their voices upon entering and checking in. These small courtesies would make a meaningful difference for everyone. I have asked for quiet on several occasions, and employees have been respectful when approached. I appreciate their cooperation, but customers should not have to interrupt their own relaxation to request the quiet that should be part of the spa experience. A spa should be a place of peace and tranquility. Quiet should be the standard, not the exception, and maintaining that atmosphere should be a shared effort. I enjoy Health Day Spa and want to continue coming back. With a greater commitment to reducing noise and creating a consistently serene environment, this would absolutely be a five-star experience for me.

I love Health Day Spa. They offer affordable, quality massages and the environment is very warm and…read morewelcoming. I like to get their 100-minute special, which includes a 40-minute foot massage to start and ends with a 60-minute body massage. I noticed they specialize more in acupressure massages so if you like strong massages, this is the spot for you. Ask for Jane or Andy - they're amazing! To avoid a credit/debit surcharge, make sure to bring cash!

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Holiday Spa

3.5(188 reviews)

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Shout out to my favorite massage therapist in Castro Valley - Lisa, at Holiday spa is amazing at…read moredoing deep tissue sports massage! https://yourholidayspa.com/

If you're a sensitive girly like me and like massages for relaxation, but not for muscle relief,…read moreyou may want to reconsider this place The place is very clean and the staff is nice, but please note, the foot massage is in a shared room with others I had a massage two days ago and now I am limping because my foot is in so much pain from the hard tension Also, come prepared with a cash because they wait for you at the end standing near the exit door expecting a tip

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Venus Massage Therapy Spa

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I think my masseuse name is coco. $90 for 1.5 hours. It was more an acupressure. First you soak…read moreyou feet. Massage feet and leg. Head. Face neck hands. Flip over head down. Massage shoulders, back, butt. She was gentle. I feel relaxed. My friend next door said I was snoring. Walls do not go up to the ceiling. You get a card and 10 stamps get you a free Massage. The oil they use do not have any smell which is good. They wipe you down with a warm towel. That is the best part. They offer you a small bottle of water. Please drink it. My skin is now super soft.

Massage was terrible and they demanded a tip. Had the massage been good I would have had no…read moreproblem tipping but it felt like a toddler was performing it

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Chinese Massage Castro Valley

1.0(2 reviews)

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Worst experience ever! Called in for an appointment but when I got there they told me they were…read morebusy but I reminded them that I have an appointment. So the receptionist told me to go to the room and change. I ask if the bed was just made because it look like somebody just used it so she went out and got me some towel and change the sheet. So if I didn't complain I'm gonna use the old sheet that's have been used. I laid down then the receptionist came and did my massage. I feel that she just practice on me. The worst part is there was this other costumer that had their kids with them and I heard the kids talking for the whole time I was having my bad massage. I don't usually write bad review but I just don't want other people waste their money to this place specially when you want to have a quiet relaxing time.

I had gotten great massages here before COVID. Today was the first time returning there in over a…read moreyear. A pretty, petite gal around 30 yrs. old who said that her name was "Bobo" attended me. I paid for the table shower and a one-hour massage for $70. After the shower, I waited around in the massage room for about 15 minutes as she attended to other clients that entered the business. Finally, she came into my room and tried to explain to me (in broken English) that she was so busy that she wouldn't be able to do the massage(?). Instead, she offered to refund me $20. I told her that I was not in agreement and desired to have the hour-long massage that I had paid for. However, she denied that request, pretended not to understand my English, and refunded me $20. So, basically, I paid $50 for a shower today and didn't get any relief for a very sore lower back. I'll never return to "Chinese Massage" again. I don't recommend that you risk getting played either ;(

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Exceptional service, this is a walk-in and is my first time here. The lady in the front was nice…read moreand friendly. I went for the 1 hour massage. The service was awesome, she really did a great job loosen me up. Will be coming back soon!

PLEASE READ: This place offers more than just massages which…read moreis not advertised. Not only they charge a great sum of $70 for a hour but it seems you must comply with the extra sexual services out of fear. The worker mentions they do not get a cut and will pressure you or their boss would have to be mentioned, even brought to the situation. If you deny the extra services they get aggressive (language barrier definitively does not help) and tell you it is bad for business and to not come back. The place is dirty and the massage is mediocre at best. They will stop half-way to push these services and will keep insisting no matter the rejection. They will get handsy in a very uncomfortable way and will ask for money instead of letting you leave. I never felt more disgusted and violated. I would never step a foot in a massage place, especially one like this after my experience.

Green Tree Day Spa

2.9(18 reviews)

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I took my mom for massage she said it was terrible service and then when she was coming out the old…read morelady with short hair was asking her for tip she paid her after that she was asking 40$ tip my mom said i didn't like the service and lady started getting upset with my mom then she said dont come back go go leave I was waiting outside for my mom she said she behaved like this and then i went to talk to her she was again rude to me and said i deserve 40$ i said you can't force people to tip you if they didn't like the service she said i did good job i said you can't decide that let the customer decide then she said i know it did good job then i said but you can't be rude to customers or get mad.. then she started saying leave leqve talk to owner not to me i said give me the number or name she said idk they are not here. And refused to give me information then she left i was still talking to her she started yelling leave leave so then i left.. i didn't even liked the vibe there felt so disrespectful would not recommend this place i wish i could give 0

Horrible business practice. I cant believe the audacity of these people. My wife booked me a 90…read moreminute massage which cost $100. It was decent. Nothing to write home about. When I got out of massage I handed the masseuse $25 (25% tip). She handed it back to me and said it wasn't enough. WHAT? She said $40 would do. WTF? Since when does the person working for tips demand the tip amount? Especially wanting a 40% tip on a $100 dollar service. In shock, I gave her $40 and walked out. They will never get another red cent from this household. They could have had reoccurring customers but instead, they lost our business forever. My wife an I get massages on a regular basis. We were looking for something closer to home, so we tried them out... Never again. Horrible business practice. Do yourself a favor and find some place else.

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I'll start by saying, Ken was amazing !!! I did a 60 min massage and as a female you can request a…read moremale masseuse and get $20 off! I'm all for the deals, so I definitely took advantage of this one. The place is clean, quiet, comfortable, and the massage was excellent! I really enjoyed it and I will DEFINITELY return! Thank you Lotus Massage & Ken! Also, in regards to folks having issues with tipping, if you can't afford to tip properly, you shouldn't be going to get a service. Period. I had no issues as I tipped properly and paid them with respect. So I got the same in return!

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The Royal Thai Spa

4.7(540 reviews)

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I was in need of a good massage after a stressful few weeks at work and some lower back pain and…read moreThe Royal Thai Spa did not disappoint! I decided to make a same-day appointment for a deep tissue massage on a Monday and it was easy to make an appointment online. One thing that I appreciated was that the person at the front desk called me ahead of my appointment and asked what kind of pressure I liked as it was my first time visiting. She said she wanted to ensure that I was matched with a staff member who would best fit my preferences to ensure I had a good experience. I don't think I've had that done before the actual appointment at any other place so that was thoughtful. They even offered to take me in earlier if I was available. Once I walked in, I could tell it would be relaxing as the environment was very quiet and peaceful. As soon as I was out in a room and ready for the massage, the staff made sure I was comfortable and asked if I had any areas I wanted them to focus on, to which I answered my lower back. I liked that they even checked in once they started applying more pressure to make sure it was okay. Overall, I was very satisfied with the experience and as someone who sometimes tenses up during massages because it's too much, was able to a actually relax during my appointment and even dosed off a little. Even afterwards, my body feels great and the lower back pain has definitely improved! Overall, I would recommend coming here and would definitely come back to try their other packages.

I came here for a much needed prenatal massage, and left feeling so relaxed and like every knot was…read moreworked out of my body. I suggest arriving a little early to check in, fill out paperwork, and use the restroom. The massage rooms are separated by heavy black out curtains. You can hear others walking by and talking, but everybody was respectful and kept their voices to a low whisper. They ask what areas you'd like more focus on and which areas are off limits, as well as the amount of pressure you'd like for your massage. I loved that they had a pregnancy pillow on top of their massage table; such a nice added touch to ensure optimal comfort. I loved my massage here and will be back for more!

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4.4(72 reviews)

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It was amazing! My leg pain was gone and it was able to work again. I was whimpering with tears of…read morerelief & joy in my eyes, begging for more. The British say it best, "Brilliant!"

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Mallika N.

13 years ago

I'm usually very selective of where and by whom I get my massages from, but Sneha of Shanti healing has to be the best I've ever had! After i got into a car accident, my body was always tense and in pain even months after. I'm so glad I came across Sneha because not only did she listen to my needs as a client, but she took the time to help me relax as she directed my aches and pains with care. Her soothing yet simple techniques have really helped me since my accident. She lets you choose from soft, medium and hard. Whichever you choose is worth it because the end result makes you feel like a new person. Her relaxing lotions smell amazing and she even makes you a sample size to take home with you. I can truly say, that everytime I get a massage from her I leave with a smile on my face! I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a good relaxing massage! read more

Andres P.

2 years ago

A Welcoming Haven with Heartfelt Care! Shanti Healing is an extraordinary place that immediately made me feel comfortable and cared for. The atmosphere exudes warmth, thanks to the welcoming ambiance that is sure to bring the focus to an amazing experience. Sneha Patel's dedication to fostering inclusivity and creating a nurturing environment is truly inspiring. I applaud the Sneha's commitment to cleanliness and hygiene. I wholeheartedly recommend Shanti Healing for those who desire a compassionate approach to a truly customized therapy massage experience. It's a welcoming sanctuary that embraces you with genuine care, leaving you feeling deeply nurtured and revitalized! read more

Abdullatif I.

10 years ago

If you have ever experienced pain in your shoulders and neck areas, and you don't know quite where it's coming from, it hurts only sometime, then nothing it goes away. Well after going to a Laser chiropractor, I decided to try Shanti Healing a Licensed Massage Therapist. Man! after just one vist, I felt 80% better She works miracles, There something in her hands, or the hot rocks,or the warm towels, the comfortable warmly heated massage bed, that makes you so relaxed, after only a few vist all the pain is gone Thank you so much Sheha! You have a client for life, Sincerely Abdul read more

S B.

10 years ago

Such a great experience! Shanti Healing is a one of a kind massage, everything is customized for each client and you can tell she loves what she does with a great passion. Thank you for helping me with open my muscles up and improve my posture. Excited to see what happens when I actually start my stretches (lol , yes she knows you haven't been doing them so don't even try to say you've done your homework) . read more

Kofi E.

11 years ago

The best massage I have had up to date! Sneha was very professional, gifted and very patient with me. She gave me good advise on where I had tightness in my body and what I can do to stretch. After the session, I like new again! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for the best massage they've ever had. I am definitely going back again and again. read more

Marco B.

10 years ago

I want to give a shout out to Sneha of Shanti Healing for getting her car detailed by Clean Culture Mobile Detail Shop. Be sure to schedule your appointment, my wife did and she recommends the harmony package and said the hot stones were amazing. read more

Tim G.

11 years ago

Amazing! Sneha is THE best. As long as she is available, I will not go anywhere else.....to be continued.... read more

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