Oh I finally found my masseuse!! May knows exactly how much pressure and is very affordable. She does light cupping too if you're extra tight and does hot stone massages. It's a no frills place but she gives the BEST massages! Call to make an appointment I even like the tiniest but efficient bathroom read more

She is so great. She will get your knots and kinks out. For someone who works out a lot, I feel like deep tissue is the gift needed from the overwork we put our bodies through sometimes. She is friendly and dedicated to her craft, strong. Just a side note, it is an extra $3 charge for credit card so bring cash! I feel as if most folks from SF have experienced an array of Asian masseuses, but she's the best I found yet. read more

Went here for a 60 minute massage and it was the best she got rid of all my knots stress off my shoulder was able to breathe. My body feels way better. May was excellent masseuse. read more

I was feeling really sore from going on the pull Ups higher. I was also warn out from the weighted step ups. Following this session, I got stronger in all of my exercises. I will be coming here again. read more

Very good massage. They know exactly what they are doing. Muscle knots and tension in the connective tissue. By applying precise pressure, they temporarily restrict local blood flow. read more

I searched through yelp looking for a quick massage. It's hard to find a good masseuse in the SF/peninsula area, that I have to venture out for massage places around the Bay Area. This is a solid massage place. She was very nice and worked out my deep and LOUD knots. My shoulders were quiet when I tried rolling them after the massage. She's very welcoming and skillful. Definitely give this place a try read more

I just had the best massage from May. My usual guy was out of town and I was in desperate need of a massage and cupping. I highly recommend the 1 hour pain management plus cupping. May is amazing. She knows what's she doing and really works hard to alleviate body pain. One of the best massage experiences I've ever had. I can't wait to be back already. read more

Tweaked my back the other day and started asking co workers about places that take walk ins. Finally I decided on trying Yi Kang Massage because I wanted reflexology and usage of Chinese medicine for my pain combo massage. May was awesome she went right to the area on my lumbar that was hurting and the other areas. May is phenomenal I didn't have to tell her anything it's the touch i left there feeling like a million bucks. I highly recommend this place. Prices are great. I will be back read more

I had four sessions with May, after the last session I decided to stop coming because she tries to con me in paying a deep tissue massage. Every time I come in, I told her I want a regular body massage. After the session, she insisted that she gave me a deep tissue massage, which I did not ask for. This had happened every time I came in. Finally, on my last day, I explained to her that I do not want a deep tissue massage before going in the room. She said OK. While paying she charged me for a deep tissue, which I realized when looking at her pricing at the cash register. I explained to her that she was being unfair and that her actions were deceiving and conniving untrustworthy. I told her I will pay for the regular body massage and that I will not tip her this time and that I will not be coming back. Beware of this place. read more

I don't ever get massages in the U.S. I usually get them in Thailand. But Mai has hands of a Thai masseuse. It was fast, easy, felt good then it was over. I HAVE TERRIBLE BACK PAIN and I feel that if I make trips to Yi Kang consistently I will be able to recover from my pain. Average price is 50-60 and a tip on top. The whole world is expensive right now so idk I think the price was ok for the first time! read more

They took me in right away but she keeps looking at her phone, stopping, and walking away which took away my time. I thought she would do more to cover the time she stopped and walked away but no, she didn't. She actually stopped before my exactly 1 hour. I soaked my feet at 15:48 pm, she stopped at 16:42 pm. Bad massage,my feet still ache because she didn't do much. She payed attention to her phone and check who calls. The previous owner was better. read more

Oh man. I cannot say enough good things about Yi Kang Massage. If you're looking for a no-frills massage by someone who knows what they're doing, you've found the right spot! The massage bed is heated, which is an incredible feeling against your tired and overworked muscles. After a full hour of cupping, a hot stone massage, and bodywork, the heat was a blessing. I could've melted right into the table then and there! I strained my neck at a concert over the weekend and was in so much pain I could barely move my head. I left with my head bobbing around, unused to my muscles feeling so relaxed and loose! I've had many, many massages my whole life, ranging from sports med to spa to inexperienced masseurs in training. Yi Kang is none of those. They are a utilitarian, no-frill, exactly-what-you-asked-for muscle relaxing experience! This is a one-woman show and she does it well!! Although she had to answer the phone during the appointment, she made sure I was in a comfortable and good place when she paused and was apologetic. They would probably benefit from an online booking system, but honestly, the excellent price offsets the inconvenience of her taking a 30 second break. Seriously, call and ask for their prices. You'll be pleasantly shocked! Parking is easy in the area as well. There are a few shops and restaurants nearby. read more

Other than the price, I can't recommend this massage parlor. I came here to relieve back pain from two bulging discs in my low back, booking a cupping and hot stones 60 minute massage arriving the same day. It's run by one lady. From my experience, she took phone calls negotiating future appointments while my appointment was ongoing on speaker phone and texted as well. She used disposable gloves for the massage, which was a painful feeling around any of the hairy parts of my body. Heavy smelling oils were used for the massage and not removed before leaving so I went home smelling strongly of eucalyptus. The internet went out while I was there, a man was coming in and out of the room to try fixing it. I needed to zelle for final payment. I felt a cold draft flowing through the room while I was on the hard table, heat control was nonexistent. Noise control was terrible as well, I could hear people stomping around upstairs and conversation that she was having at the front of the parlor. They had the strangest public restroom I've seen before. A sink coming up out of the back of the toilet, using the water that cycles through the back of the toilet after flushing to wash your hands with. Very odd and narrow set up throughout the clinic. Communication was not great, if my girlfriend did not translate in Cantonese it would have been even more difficult to communicate prices and areas of pain. read more

Mei is great, the ambience is mediocre but very clean! They are very well priced and easy parking across the street. The one hour massage is so good, full time working on the body. Not like a foot massage at all. The are attentive and they make sure the pressure is right! read more

Mei is a diligent tradition Chinese massage therapist who is very skillful in managing muscle tension and muscle strain. Her clinic is simple yet relaxing, with ample parking space in the area. And the price is reasonable. I recommended 90 mins or a longer session for a comprehensive massage treatment. This place is a true gem! read more

Mei has the strongest hands ever. I get the 90 min Pain Therapy Massage. She knows how to get your knots out. This is my second visit and I added on the cupping this time. She has great table side manners and lets you enjoy the massage. She is amazing and that's all I can say. Looking forward to my next massage with her. I leave like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and my legs feel so light. read more

Great price. Great custom massage. My husband and I made an apt the day before and were seen right away. I asked her to focus on my shoulders and upper back, she did a great job. I left feeling relaxed and my muscles weren't as tight. I would park in the neighborhood- but make sure the read the street cleaning signs. read more

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This place is a secret gem. I joke that I found Jesus in the body of a Chinese lady in a hole in the wall in Daly City. Mei, the owner, is the real deal. She has the training, the intuition, and the lack of B.S. to just actually help heal your body, and work the knots out (vs. some people brute force it without sensing, some gently rub you and rest rocks over your chakras and charge you a ridiculous amount). Mei's rates are very fair. She focuses on the healing and not on the fluff. She's in integrity and honest. She speaks Mandarin mostly. May the right clients come to her. When it was my first time here, she got me on the table and I wondered, wait should I tell her about the pain in my shoulder, jaw, neck, mid-back etc. No. No, I dont. I don't need to tell her. She'll tell me, and get all the right spots. Boom. Mei is so awesome. For her sake, I'll share her with you. read more

Yi Kang massage. May is pofasnal for massage. I had a massage three weeks ago and feel much better. May is very skilled at relieving my aches and pains and has helped me a lot. This is my second time coming back for a relaxing massage. Thank you, May. read more

Went here based on another review that mentioned May had helped address sciatica symptoms. Since I was unfortunately experiencing the same issues from a gym injury, I hoped to get the same results. The location is easy to reach near the intersection of Mission and San Jose Avenues, and is very "no frills". As other reviewers mentioned, there's no green tea or music playing. I selected the same one hour pain relief massage the other reviewer mentioned, and I must say, it was very effective! I normally don't go for deep tissue massage because, frankly, deep tissue work often replaces one form of pain with another (and sometimes the massage hurts more than the pain it's trying to address.) In this case, the massage was firm but I experienced absolutely no pain from the process. I think this is due to the technique May employs which avoids small pressure points like finger tips in favor of palms and elbows which allow the pressure to be tolerated much better while still being effective in stretching and loosening muscles. For a day after the "pain treatment" massage, I had no pain at all which was a tremendous change compared to the near constant pain I had been dealing with before. Sciatica is hard to get rid of and the pain did return (to a lesser degree), so I went back for a different massage referred to as 55/15 (55 minutes normal pressure body massage, 15 minutes foot massage). This was OK for relaxation, but not as effective at addressing pain as the pain treatment. If you have back pain or sciatica, *definitely* go for the pain treatment massage - that's what I'll do next time. read more

Amazing!!! Made me feel whole again. Can't recommend highly enough. Super clean. Friendly staff. High quality massage!!

I called saying i needed sliding/moving cupping for my congestion from a bad cold. Mei doesn't usually do just cupping only so when i arrived we renegotiated and she gave me some hot stone treatment for free. It was a 30 minute session for $45. I have had cupping for bronchitis in the past with other practitioners and it helped me get through it easier and faster. Mei did a combination of strong moving and static cupping in order to induce blood flow to release toxins. She noticed i had some very tight areas on my shoulders, neck and back and gave attention to those areas and released some knots. My back has 10 very red/dark plum looking 3" circles, and 2 small neck circles which is normal with cupping, and the spots do not hurt at all. I do feel a bit achy and drink a lot of water to flush out more toxins. The spots usually fade in a week or two depending on the amount of toxin accumulation i have. Mei and others have said the more red it is shows that the more toxins (or blood stagnation) were released. I am coughing up a lot and hope this will help to resolve the stagnation in my lungs sooner. The only thing i would ask next time is for Mei to go a little slower with the sliding. read more

I loved this place ! I was in so much pain it really helped me. The care quality and the whole massage was so helpful.

Outstanding place if you want high quality massage work with no frills at an excellent value. This definitely isn't a spa experience, so be sure to manage your expectations about the ambiance. read more

I was suffering from sciatica from a gym injury and I opted for the 1hr pain relief massage for $75. I was referred to May by a close friend and I must say she relieved my sciatica! Her strong fingers and technique did the trick! She performed a deep tissue massage on the piriformis. She also used hot rocks, and a heating pad. All in all, I recommend May who knows how to relieve muscular pain issues. She also does cupping to rid your body of toxins and get fresh blood flowing in those areas so enhance healing. My wife went today for a regular 1 hr massage and she said May was awesome. Her strong fingers dug in and released the knots she had in on her traps and lowerback. read more

Credentials: I'm a second generation massage therapist who grew up in this industry helping my family run multiple shops. I've helped train many of our massage therapists by providing feedback on touch and technique. I've also trained with many different therapists from around the US and Thailand. Blahblahblah been doing this for a long time. What I need is good bodywork and I need it often or my arms will fall off. Mei has the touch and knowledge that comes with time and an intuition that's hard to teach. Their prices are more than fair, if not generous, and this allows me to come often. I get the pain management massage for 90 minutes and I have her do only focus work. Anatomy is complicated, but she always knows where to go. I've gotten many massages, from no frills to high end. This shop is no frills -- I prefer it and let me tell you why: All I want is good body work, I have frills at home. You pay a whole lot extra for frills. Some of the best massages I've ever had were in no frills shops. We had therapists who also worked for [a very popular luxury spa] that charged more than double (and their pay was the same) Would you rather pay double for the same massage? Mei does everything herself and she works hard. She's friendly, attentive, and helpful every time I come. I don't speak Cantonese and can communicate with her fine. She could use a better system for phones/appointments, but I don't mind it. The noises are pretty minimal and don't bother me, but I'd bring earplugs or earbuds if it did, your own music is always better anyway. For the price and quality of work, she can honestly bring in a mariachi band and I'll still be chillin. read more

I fell down the stairs yesterday and woke up with so much tension and discomfort in my neck and shoulders. Mae helped me relieve the discomfort and did a great thorough pain treatment for my body. It hurt so good! I am so grateful to find this place on Yelp based on other helpful reviews. Give this place a try! Can text or call for making appointments. read more

My first time here my low back hurt and may she help me out now I feel a lot better she know what she doing i give 5 stars I will back again ask for may read more

I had one of the best massages that I've had in the city at this little unsuspecting whole in the wall location. Mei was really amazing at what she does and was super friendly and welcoming. I felt amazing when I left and even the next day(today). Will definitely be coming here from now on for my biweekly massages I like to get. read more

I've been coming here for the last year, I usually get the pain treatment and cupping. Mei definitely knows what she's doing. I always leave feeling less tense and more relaxed. Just a disclaimer this is not a boujee massage place, it is only her that is working most of the time. However, she does such a great job at taking out knots and without telling her she knows what areas in my body need more attention. I've been to other places and nothing compares to her massages! read more

It's best to make an appointment. No frills, no tea waiting for you, but you will however get a solid, therapeutic massage. The combo massage with hot stone treatment from May was an absolute godsend after a long and difficult week. I'm making another appointment to add cupping next time. read more

Tried their combo massage with hot stone,it was the best!!!you better look for May,she focused exactly where I requested with a perfect pressure. I just hope they have a better relaxing music and essential oil humidifier to complete the spa feels. But nonetheless,this massage place is a must try!!highly recommended and will definitely be back read more

I came back for a second time. Great pressure and overall a wonderful massage with cupping. It's now my favorite place!

This is a great place to get a therapeutic massage for a good value. My massage therapist was skilled and offered a hot stone during my 60 minute massage. It was also clean and quiet. I'll be going back. read more

Reasonable prices! Very soothing. No shenanigans. May was very nice in my full body and made sure I was comfortable.

Excellent massage from May!!! Very fair prices as well. I added the cupping for $10, which felt great especially since she was massaging my legs, while my back was cupping. Some places will just let you lay there while cupping, but she kept massaging my legs the whole time. Way to kill 2 birds with 1 stone! Highly recommended, I will be back!!! read more

This is my third time coming for a massage. Reasonable prices and great massage. Thanks May!