Recently three of my friends and I were in Aptos for a girls weekend and had Tamar come to the…read morehouse for a surprise 90 minute massage for our friend's birthday and then 3 back to back 60 minute massages. She spent 4.5 hours massaging and each one was PERFECTION! Her technique was spot on, she is so friendly and positive and is an AMAZING masseuse. Highly, highly recommend!!

I was recently visiting my son in Santa Cruz and got a muscle spasm in my back. After seeing…read moreTamar's GREAT reviews I contacted her and learned just how DESERVED those reviews were. She was able to get me in the next day. After my wonderful massage my back felt significantly better. By the next day it felt exponentially better. I know I avoided many days of back pain by having Tamar treat it right away. On top of being incredibly skilled and intuitive, she is kind and makes one feel comfortable around her. Thanks so much Tamar. I have had hundreds of massages in my life and this is right there with the top ones!

Went in for a massage to relax and ease my tension. Sadly it was not a great experience. All the…read morelady did was just rub her hands on my back and legs. I asked for an hour which was $80. I was not even kidding when I say I came back out even more sore because I wasted my money on a hour of just laying there. 0/10

My husband generously bought me two 90-minute massages, just because. They must not get a lot of…read moresuch gifts because they don't have traditional gift certificates; instead the person used two of their loyalty cards and wrote on each that it was good for a 90-minute massage for one year from the date of purchase. So I scheduled my first massage. The woman spoke almost no English which makes communicating difficult about what kind of massage I want and where things hurt. She gave me a reasonable massage but the pressure was uncomfortably hard. You would think a masseuse would notice that the person she is working on is tensing up but either she didn't notice or she didn't care. Afterward I gave her one of the cards. Apparently she didn't understand that the massage had been paid for, and insisted I sit down while she made several phone calls trying to sort it out. After about 15 minutes I left, the experience completely ruined. A couple months later I hesitantly scheduled the second massage. This woman spoke a bit more English, and did ask about the pressure. But throughout the entire massage she used too much pressure and kept hurting me. I told her each time, and she eased up, but then went right back to working my muscles to the point of pain. She also left the room several times for several minutes at a time with no explanation. And she giggled repeatedly, about what I don't know. Afterward she had no problem with the gift card, thankfully, but was careful to tell me that the gratuity was not included. My husband said it was, because I asked him before going, but I wasn't going to argue with her. I gave her $10 and left. I will not go back, and I do not recommend the spa. A massage should not hurt, and I shouldn't have to say so more than once.

I tried this spa after checking at least three or four Asian foot spa type places in the…read moresurrounding area and this is the only one that got really good reviews mostly five stars. Here was my experience from beginning to end. I called to make an appointment and the lady that answered the phone acted like she knew me already very upbeat and bubbly like she was my friend! I then made the appointment and was able to get in within an hour. When I entered, I was greeted and able to tell the person I was talking to exactly what I wanted. She directed me to a room and the person massaging me began the massage face down with my body covered, and she began doing compression, which is light pushing on my back arms, glute area, legs, feet and neck. She then rolled back my sheet all the way down to where my butt cheeks end. Just so you know this is the Asian massage way. It's not weird at all. If you are weird about these things, you should not get a massage at these places. It's just a body. These places get a bad rep because of the things that go on at other places. Anyway... She then used oil and massaged my body (neck, arms, shoulders, back and lower back, glutes, legs for about a half hour, then she turned me over and massaged my feet and my legs. She used hot stones on the same areas briefly, then she used a very warm towel to wipe off the oil on my body, which I appreciated. She gave me a very nice scalp massage as well. For $60 this is amazing and I gave her a $20 tip because it was worth it! If you go and get a regular massage at a regular spot, it cost about $130-$160.00 at the very least. The only constructive criticism I have would be that the room itself had nice relaxing spa music in it, but the general area in the front had some pounding music going, which competed with the spa music and made it really difficult to fully relax or fall asleep. If it wasn't for this, it would've been absolutely perfect and so I'm writing this to allow the establishment to understand that when you are in a Zen state, it's important to keep things consistent. Maybe have the music the same on the outside as the inside of the rooms, and when you have no patron, that's when you can play your thumping music That would be the only thing that I would love to see improved upon. When I was done with my massage, the lady that had answered the phone to begin with checked me out and was very very kind and caring. I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be back at least once a month if not more.

Got an 1 1/2 hour combo massage on 8/2/26. Was a decent massage, didn't focus on my muscles/knots…read morelike An experienced masseuse would. The reason for 3 stars is that I paid for a combo massage and she didn't massage my feet at all. Completely skipped them. That's my favorite part of massages. Most likely won't be back . Update.....To the owner who commented on my review. I was never asked which massage I wanted. I just asked for 90 min massage. In the future I would suggest letting the customers know what the options are for different massages. Most people want foot massage.

The lady was so sweet and very strong like I asked. Very…read moreintentional in her technique, great customer service. The facility was very clean and organized and warm and inviting. I highly recommend this place.

Wonderful massages, quick to reply and attentive. The location is nice and clean. Very reasonable…read moreprices. I make sure to go every month while living here in Santa Cruz.

April is amazing at what she does…read more She has an excellent understanding of the body and how to make it function at a higher level. I came to her with a sports injury that I had been harboring for years. After the first visit I had increased range of motion and reduced pain. After continuing to see her I feel like I can use my body the way nature intended me too. I have increased strength and flexibility since seing April. Thanks April! Also April is a genuinely nice person. She is so easy to work with and extremely kind. I have already recommended her to friends and plan to continue to do so.

April is amazing. She is friendly and gives a fierce massage. So I guess you could say she is a…read more'Fiercely Friendly Masseuse.' I would recommend her to my Mother and my brother. So there is that too.

This review is about Erin Brummett, massage therapist only. I am not familiar with the other…read moreservices offered here. I have had several massages with Erin when she was in another location. She is a caring, skilled and excellent therapist. I have found none better. She pinpoints your areas of concern and always making them better! She's a person you can trust, and that's so important when working with a massage therapist. I miss her! And so dos my back!

Claudia has been my masseuse for at least 2 years now, typically every 2 weeks or so. First she…read morehas is a genuine care for her clients, and a commitment to knowing what is best. I would say she has a healer way of being as she does massage. She takes into account the kind of pressure I do best with, and will go deeper where we know I hold knots of tension. The office she uses is serene and so cozy. I would recommend her without hesitation.

From the owner: To make an appointment feel free to contact us@ (831)419-6408 to make an appointment or email us…read more@ claudiarojasrojasnl@gmail.com Thank you.

I enjoy going to Jessica Kennedy for massage When my body…read morefeels the need for self care ! Being a massage therapist myself - I know Know she knows her profession well . Her flow and strength feels nice to receive ! I would definitely recommend her to others ! John Carter ~

Jessica knows what she's doing. She's intuitive and empathetic, and it shows in every movement…read more Treat yourself! She's amazing!!

Great massage. Super clean spot and very professional women! Left feeling fantastic!…read more Will go back when I'm in town!

Kadek is the best of the best in Santa Cruz County! Nobody gets in those problem areas as deeply…read moreand effectively as she does. You'll walk out of there feeling like you just got a new, pain-free body!

Everything was amazing! Massage was one of the best I've ever had and the price unbelievable! I've…read morehad many massages in my life and this one covered all the bases, from arthritic hands to hip joint. I was hesitant about getting a massage in a strip mall but the moment I stepped in I felt serenity. I had Lucy as a masseuse. Don't hesitate to ask them if they can handle more than one person. They were able to accommodate myself and two friends.

I've had a lot of massages in my life, but Jing is the best! She is strong, personable, and…read moreknowledgeable. My body feels so much better with the work she's done. JJ Wellness really is a serene sanctuary, and I feel blessed that it's so close to my home.