i booked a couple's massage for myself and a friend who was two weeks postpartum and we had a wonderful experience. the vibe inside is so cute, quirky, and calm. the owner also has an adorable small white dog that hangs out by the front desk! the dog did bark occasionally during the session, which i could hear from the upstairs massage room. it didn't bother me much, but i thought it was worth mentioning for anyone with noise sensitivity or those who prefer total silence during a relaxing escape. we both chose the hot stone massage and it was absolutely magical and exactly what we needed. alison massaged my friend and alonzo massaged me, and they were both truly fantastic. next time i am back in town to visit, i will definitely be booking another service here! ‍ read more

Spa Jema - Day Spas Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I only have good things to say. We arrived a little before our massage time. The owner is a very nice woman, and she gives you chocolate when you leave. There is a little puppy but it's very very sweet and I loved it. I have some health issues so when I told Derek that I only like medium pressure, he listened. He really helped my muscle spasms in my neck and he was a wonderful masseuse. My husband had Linda and said she was very aggressive but it was a "hurts so good" kind of massage for him. The place smelled very nice and the music was perfect in the rooms. We will definitely go back next time we're in Pittsburgh. read more

I came in for a massage a few weeks ago. The location itself is right downtown, which is nice. The spa is cute and cozy. They have a cute little dog who is happy to greet you when you arrive. I scheduled a 90 min massage. The massage room was nice and dark which I like. The massage was relaxing. When it was time to pay, I had a gift card. It was expired but the owner still accepted the gift card, which I really appreciated. The only reason I took a star off is because there were no candles or essential oils used when I was getting my massage. The room smelled like wet tennis shoes, which wasn't great. I wish they would have used some kind of aromatherapy scents like I've had at other spas I've been to. Other than that, this is a great little spa and I would visit her again. read more

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An amazing surprise! I picked Spa Jema because they use Eminence - a Hungarian Biodynamic product that works well with my skin. The vibe is friendly and the massage service is amazing. The folx genuinely seem to love what they are doing. I've already rescheduled and will be back again. read more

This is a gem of a spot! I had my nails done by Emily and she was an absolute delight. I was about to get trapped back in the gel nail cycle, which honestly isn't my preference but just lasts so much longer than regular polish. She let me know about Dazzle, which is less expensive, healthier for your actual nails, and better for the environment! Plus, it dries super fast. The spa itself is calming and has a really great atmosphere. The menu of services is varied and super affordable. I've already scheduled my next appointment and I'm looking forward to being a regular! read more

Spa Jema - Painted Fingernails - Day Spas Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The vibe was amazing- the music, waterfall background noise, everything. We got the couples massage and I would highly recommend. This was the first massage my boyfriend and I have ever had. If you're thinking about going, go!!! read more

This place is amazing...I got a massage/facial combo..Brittney did a wonderful job as did Linda..10/10 highly recommend..

They took my back immediately. Nathaniel was amazing. My body felt so relaxed after my 1 hour massage. The stress in my shoulders was released and he even suggested some stretches and exercises after. read more

I just got a massage here the other day and WOW. Not only is it a peaceful, aesthetically beautiful and cozy atmosphere but I can honestly say that I've never had a better massage. My therapist was Linda and she is a miracle worker. Definitely a firm massage but instead of feeling beat up afterwards, I felt as if my body was floating on clouds. This place has my patronage forever. read more

What a fabulous, relaxing spa! The atmosphere inside is so zen. They use top tier products here, including the all organic Eminence brand. The owner Jen is so kind and knowledgeable. I've gone to a lot of places for massages but always come back here!!! Linda is the best massage therapist that I've came across so far! She applies the right amount of pressure for me and definitely pays attention and knows where all my sore spots are without me even having to tell her! The best part of this spa? It's Jen's dog, Lucky!! He's usually there to greet me and he's oh so friendly and provides me so much joy when I pet him! read more

Couples massage was amazing! Everyone was so accommodating! Clean, and soothing atmosphere.

Couple massage- my massage therapist was so lovely and informative. She was aired and shared good information with me afterward. Only a few suggestions to make it a perfect massage experience..iced water offered at the end, candles, and essential oils used during massage and turn the spa music up just a tiny bit. read more

Great great massage, will definitely go back when we are in town. The atmosphere was lovely and we were impressed by the whole experience. You won't be disappointed. read more

Ive been to this spa 4 times already so far and it has always been a nice relaxing experience. I would recommend this place for massages. I plan to visit again in the near future. read more

Make sure you call to book your appointment. Apparently the online booking site isn't reliable.

My manicure was done by Emily and it was truly fantastic. The setting in the spa is relaxing, clean, and designed really well. Emily was super sweet and made my very rough nails look beautiful. I got a shellac and it lasted for two plus weeks. No chips at all. I was really pleased. read more

My boyfriend and I had a 60 minute couples massage while in Pittsburgh visiting. We both had a wonderful and relaxing experience, and wished we had booked 90 minutes! We will definitely be back the next time we're in town! read more

They do hair here people!! Absolutely amazing experience . I came here to basically get a blowout by Lee, and he did a phenomenal job ! Shampoo washing by him is almost like a free head massage . Thorough , feels very clean afterwards, and relaxing ! He has 20+ years of experience, and it shows ! He does use great quality products which can make all the difference in your salon experience as we all know. He does take his time which is another bonus - nobody likes to feel rushed during a service . The entire spa is super cute , decorated , and most important, clean . The owner is super sweet too ! I'd definitely recommend this place! read more

Great place in downtown Pittsburgh. It was easy to book online and I was even able to schedule for the next day. I had a 60 minute with Jennifer who is also the owner. She did a great job and took her time and applied the right amount of pressure. Rooms were nice and quiet. She has two poodles that greet you when you enter. And it was a bit funny having them in the room during the massage. read more

Wow.... I wish I was local and could visit regularly. Allison was fantastic! She addressed some hip/back issues I'm dealing with and shared tips for me to improve mobility/reduce pain. Maybe THE best massage I've ever had. read more

I had an 11:00 detox wrap this past week. I arrived 10 minutes early in case I needed to fill out paperwork. No one was at the desk to greet me to I stood around for 10-15 minutes until greeted. After finally being greeted, I was asked to move to a second sitting/waiting area where I continued to sit for another 10-15 minutes before being taken upstairs for my service. I do like the ambiance of the space. They have a great location and I love the decor, soft lighting, candles, water, etc. The bathroom upstairs is bright and nice with lots of towels and a shower to use. I did not like the service I received (a detox wrap). I thought the bed was ice cold, the single small towel she laid over my body while rubbing the wrap onto me felt cheap and thin. After she placed the detox mask on me and wrapped me up, it felt like I was in the arctic. I was SO cold - my teeth were chattering and I was counting down the minutes until I was done with this service. It was that bad. When I asked why it was so cold, I was told it's menthol and has a heating (when? where? not here) and cooling affect. She did get a hot towel and placed them on my feet. It scalded/burned at first (too hot), but then felt good after it cooled down. Thank goodness for the warm shower I was told to take afterwards. A few other things I didn't like: the shared bathroom (jack and jilled) which was confusing. And there were some loud people laughing in the room next door during my service. The woman who did my wrap was very nice and I liked her a lot - but I was underwhelmed by the experience and the price tag is very high. There were portions where she rubbed my shoulders/neck and it felt like she would be a wonderful masseuse. I had already booked a second one for this Thursday and wanted to think about if I should return. I called Tuesday at 4 pm (well before their 8 pm closing) to cancel. No one picked up, so I left a message saying that I wanted to cancel before 24 hours so I do not get charged a cancellation fee. Here we are -- 10:30 a.m. the next day and no response. I've called 3 times this morning and it rings and rings then says "memory full. please enter the remote access code." and does not give the option to leave a message. Needless to say, I am not impressed. And I will am praying I don't get charged with a cancellation fee. read more

My first time coming here. I had booked on-line with Jennifer for a massage and Linda for a facial. I was looking forward to getting a massage from Jennifer based on her on-line bio. Instead, I was told upon arrival that I was getting both the massage and facial with Linda. She combined the facial treatments with the massage instead of separating the 2 treatments. The massage was the most painful experience I have ever had. I couldn't relax and the music in the room was loud and fast. By far the worst self-care day I have had! read more

I came to Pittsburg for a girls weekend from California and to visit my daughter. We got up Thursday morning and started calling around to see who could fit 4 of us in for massages. Jennifer was the 4th call I made and on such short notice and she was able to schedule all of us for massages, pedis and mani's within our time limitations and the next day (Friday). From the minute we walked in we were met with professionalism. The spa was clean, friendly , and absolutely welcoming! What a beautiful charming place ! One of the best pedicures I've ever had, thank you Christa! My facial \ massage combo was unbelievable, thank you Linda! The next time I come to visit my daughter we will definitely go back!! Thank you Jennifer and staff for an amazing day!! read more

Linda is a gifted deep tissue massuse. Be prepared for her to discover some deep seeded tension!

My visit was on Tuesday 10/16/18 I'm not sure who my tech was and I'm from out of town. I had a pedicure and gel manicure. While the ambiance and massage were amazing, my nails came out awful. The paint on my toes looked like a child did it and the gel on my nails bubbled up and there was no paint on some of the sides. Very disappointed for the price I paid. read more

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An easy 15 min walk from the Renaissance Pittsburgh via Penn Ave/Stanwix. Nice looking and welcoming from the outside as well as brochures available by the entry. My appt was at 10am, so I arrived about 20 minutes early in case I needed to fill out paper work. They door was still locked, but the building owner was right there and he called in to them to let them know I was outside. Very friendly guy and gave me some restaurants options as well while we waited. Inside is very clean, with a nice pop of colors. They carry Eminence skincare line. The staff is super friendly, especially the small poodle that greeted me with barks of interest as I came inside. I told him no barking during my massage, but he didn't listen. The receptionist (who also owns the dog) was very nice and offered me my choice of teas or water. About 10:15 I was taken into the room to make myself comfortable. The dog stayed with me, but left when the therapist came in. My appt started rather late at about 25 after. Luckily I wasn't on a schedule, but this could have been a problem, and my sweetie was wondering why I was so late getting back afterwards. I did have a 90-min massage scheduled, and she went close to that, so I didn't feel shorted. Thank goodness the British Open was on to keep him occupied. My therapist was Portia and she was very friendly. Although my muscles needed the pressure (which was good throughout), I was a disappointed in her lack of variety in massage techniques. Throughout most of the massage she would use the same technique (raking across the adhesion) 10-15 times (I counted), without any holding or compression of it. As I said, I needed the pressure, but without more variety in technique I left with my skin sore. Even two days later when my sweetie would pat my shoulder or back, I'd wince a bit because of the tenderness of my skin. There were a few other distractions - heavy, clomping footwear going all around and up and down the stairs, washing and putting away dishes next to the massage room, barking dog, fast music that would cut off suddenly and then another song would come on, it would be very loud (to drown out the dog?) and then get turned down and up again - nothing that was truly relaxing. I think that this is a good place to go, although I'd like to try a different therapist. I think that they should have more awareness of some of the little things I mentioned to take it up a notch. read more

My experiences with Spa Jema have been great. I regularly have eyelash tint, eye, chin and lip waxes with Julee. She is excellent- thorough, gentle (of course it isn't pain free) and professional. I would recommend her to my most particular friends. I've also had a massage with Porsche and it was amazing. I had nagging neck and shoulder pain for months- massages at two other places and regular chiropractic adjustments. Porsche was very thorough and methodical in her approach and uncovered the origin of my problem which was referring pain elsewhere. Everyone else simply treated the site of my pain and never bothered to investigate why I wasn't improving. read more

I visited Spa Jema a few weeks ago for a manicure and pedicure with Krista. It was a fantastic experience! She did excellent work. Spa Jema is a darling, clean hidden gem. I will be certain to return. read more

Long wait even though we had an appointment well in advance. Two terribly loud & aggressive dogs. One of the dogs tried taking something out of my purse and I tried to push it away when it turned back and bit me so hard it took off a nail. My finger was swollen for 2 days. No one was there to watch over the dogs and no food was involved. Normally I don't leave this kind of review but after reading about a few others who had a similar experience I thought it was necessary. read more

This place is so relaxing and Jennifer has magical hands, fingers, etc. I had a hot stone massage because I just love the way they feel, and this massage did not disappoint. She also found all of my trouble areas and got them to relax in a way they haven't in awhile. The music and vibe are cool, too. A bit eclectic, not quite the norm, but excellent all the same. There are also a couple of cute pups walking around, which just makes the place feel home-like. Will definitely come back if I get a chance. read more

Beautiful and relaxing environment. Jennifer is amazing at massage. Such a great atmosphere and a wonderful experience.

Great spa tucked away in downtown Pittsburgh. The facility is beautiful. The staff is wonderful, very professional and welcoming. The massage therapists are the best that I have experienced. A great way to melt away the stress from a long day. I highly recommend Spa Jema for massage services. read more

First of all I'm not sure if this is a professional Place not sure even if they aesthetic and masseuses are licensed I went in with my daughter and they asked me if I would share a room with her because it was on a Saturday and they were busy I told them I would and would like to have two females because my daughter was younger when I got there They gave her a Mail and he totally kept her buttocks area uncovered even when he was doing limbs which I thought was very unprofessional you should be discreet when you do this when you're getting a full body massage also my girl refused to do feet and hands on my full body massage even after I asked twice I believe she acted like she didn't hear me finally at the end I said oh you don't do feet and hands and she grab my hands and did them for a minute but no feet it was the worst experience ever I would just like to say that anybody considering spending $100 for a full body massage go to a true Day spa please!! read more

Very good experience with Jennifer and Linda for massages. Nice room and environment. Little different having her dog in the room but what the hey...she was quiet :) We will definitely be back. read more

Lee, the hair stylist there is the best! It took me so long to find a stylist in Pittsburgh that I wanted to stick with, Lee has now been making my curly head of hair look the best it can for about 4 years. He's really great at listening to exactly what you want and doing it, and also skilled enough that if youre not sure what would look good he'll be able to come up with just the right style for you. Lee is also really great at teaching you how to style your new do. The salon is very clean, and has a nice calming spa atmosphere, definitely a relaxing experience. Couldnt recommend this spa more! read more

I flew booked online, flew into town and spent the day with these amazing ladies. Everything was awesome and luxurious. I booked them because I could book online, they were able to accommodate short notice booking (probably because I needed a Tuesday) and they had a package I couldn't resist. A wrap, facial, massage and Mani/pedi later I'm relaxed and refreshed. If I ever make it back to Pittsburgh this will be a stop for sure! read more

Spa Jema is an incredibly elegant yet comfortable spa with an amazing staff that is above all, genuinely concerned with your well being. The interior design is clean and modern and really helps to start the relaxing process as soon as you enter. Massage treatments are firm and deeply satisfying and target muscles throughout the entire body to relieve stress and tension, not just a specific area. I always leave feeling happy and relaxed. You will not be disappointed! read more

found this place on yelp and it did not disappoint. got a couples massage and both my boyfriend and i had a great experience. their hands were magical and we both left relaxed and happy. highly recommend!! read more

My best friend and I came to Pittsburgh for a girls weekend and booked facials at Spa Jema. The spa is beautiful and the staff is extremely friendly. I had one of the best facials I have ever had. I will definitely return next time we are in town. read more

I don't remember who did my wax, but she was terrible. And I have had many many waxes. Not only was I burned (and had a scab for 5 days afterwards), but I had to give her a tip on how to wax the top part of the bikini and ask her to stop after she couldn't figure out how to properly set-up most strips. It was incredibly painful and took way too long. She also seemed super nervous. Needless to say I won't be back for that service and I am very disappointed. read more