I am always hesitant to join a membership, but this is one I am very happy with and continue my membership throughout the year. Not only is the facility clean and relaxing. The specialists here really try to provide you with the best experience possible. They have a variety of people to choose from, and if you don't know who you'd like, they will have recommendations. I highly suggest that when you call into the hot line to ask the customer care to directly transfer you to the store. The staff members at the store is very professional and courteous to meet your needs with empathy and compassion. Time after time, I cannot tell you how much the staff personally takes an interest in my well-being from the moment I walk through those doors, especially the assistant manager (Miranda) and her team. My go to masseuses is Christian. Christian is trained in a variety of pressure and really pays attention to the reaction of your body. Christian's personality is so bubbly that it just makes you feel welcome every time he greets me. Janelle is fantastic with facials, too. She studied as a beautician and checks in on you every step to make sure none of the beauty products being used irritates your skin or you. She's also gentle with your needs and pays attention to the sensitivity of your skin, looking for any reaction if there is any. It's been a great pleasure being their customer, and I look forward to my next booking with them. read more

I usually get facials at the Dublin location but had the opportunity to get a massage here in Alameda. Thank you soooo much Tamauri! I was hoping for a focus on my neck and shoulders and got more than I was expecting. I felt like she was really listening to my body and not rushing. I was in and out of sleep haha. Thanks again! read more

There is always great service & people!!! There is an amazing staff and wonderful masseuses!

Please see Richard! Especially if you enjoy a firmer massage. He is really good with ongoing in permanent injuries to the body. He is flexible and kind throughout the massage by checking in with you. I've seen another therapist a few years ago and didn't come out feeling new with a mediocre light masseuse. I really like to gain something from my sessions have either tension released or looser muscles so my massages are more intensive which is how I like 'em. Only see Richard if you're the same. Everyone at the front desk is helpful, professional, and educated on the offerings for the specials. They offer spa water when you enter and upon check-in. There are usually two flavor options. Bathrooms are always clean. They are running a 10% off retail facial products and 20% off for members in March. Enjoy! read more

Oh, how I loathe to do this, however I think that current and future clients deserve to be aware. I have been a H&S member for 6 years. The front desk staff is excellent, the massage therapists are excellent, and the estheticians are excellent. They all deserve 5 starts all around. Here are a few things you need to know: 1. Canceling your membership is nearly impossible and you have to hound them for weeks in order to do so before being charged for your next cycle. I thought it would be as easy as showing up or a phone call, however only the manager has the authority to cancel memberships. The manager is only available on Tuesdays after 1pm. They will give you a call, but it's usually during your working hours so you will miss that call. And once you miss it, you're out of luck until they're in the next week. I had to play phone tag for weeks and still wasn't able to get the manager on the phone, but one of the staff members was able to work around the issue and I was finally able to cancel my membership. 2. Being a member for several years, I've seen so many faces come and go. The turnover rate for employees here is extremely high. I rarely see anyone last a year. That really should have been a red flag for me. I learned that employees here are mistreated by their employer, who isn't even a California resident, btw. Apparently, the owner likes California money, but actually hates California so they take their angst out on their employees. If you think you're supporting a local business by visiting Alameda H&S, you're actually not. 3. They raise membership rates with little to no notice. When I started, membership was $79 a month. At some point, it rose to $89/mo. Ok, fine another $10, I guess I could deal with that. But within the last year, it's been hiked up to $99. I didn't get an email or text that the price was being increased yet again. The only notification, because I happened to be looking in the right place at the right time, was a tiny little sign about the size of a Post-It that said that rates would be increasing on a certain date. So, yeah. While the services rendered and the customer service while you're on-site is great. Keep in mind that everything is wonderful until membership prices rise without notice and you try to cancel. I feel so bad for all of the employees at this location. On principle, I would advise against visiting or frequenting this business. read more

Hand & Stone - Day Spas Near Me - Alameda, California

Kendall is literally the best. She understands my skin and recommends treatments to tackle my dehydrated skin. My skin is literally glowing after every facial. Definitely book Kendall! read more

Wow!!! If you have any hesitation about treating yourself to a massage or skin treatment at Hand and Stone Massage (Alameda) - squelch anything that is keeping you from your own self care. I am in a priceless blissful state of relaxation right now after my treatments from Mao (Massage- ) and LED facial From Melvi (). I had an hour massage with Mao and added on CBD as well as Himalayan Salt treatments. Mao has such a cheerful and cute vibe and he even Guided me on a useful meditation while I was getting my treatment. He has strong hands and great intuition. Melvi gives wonderful skin care advice. She is well seasoned as an aesthetician- she is personable and really did an awesome job when she zoned in on my priority of relaxing. And finally- the front desk staff is so sweet and helpful in explaining everything- as well As making the space so inviting, relaxing and calm. I am not exaggerating when I say I need to sit down for a good ten-fifteen minutes due to the state of dizzy blissfulness that these treatments induce. Check it out today! read more

Love the service Love the vibe my face is so grateful I'm definitely come back next month read more

Had a great massage today ! Victoria is awesome & very professional . She 's sensitive & compassionate to my needs .

I had Susan today and she did a great job massaging the hard knots I definitely had and where my stress points typically are. The other staff has also been wonderful as per usual. The place is clean and has a very nice calming vibe in the waiting area. read more

I absolutely love Richard. His message was powerful, uplifting, and truly made me feel brand new. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! read more

Fantastic massage! Always feel better. Nicholas can find the spots that needy the most work. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Grace provides such wonderful facials. She and everyone on staff are so nice, friendly and professional. I just love coming here.

I had a massage today with Wendy and I have to say- it's the BEST massage I've ever had, and I've had a lot in my lifetime. I got FIRM pressure this time and it was absolutely amazing. I also upgraded my massage and added the Himalayan salt hot stones and it just elevated the whole massage. She offered me a complimentary aroma and I chose Lavender which was very soothing and made the experience even more relaxing. She was very friendly and good energy. I already scheduled my next massage with her read more

Someone gifted me three services here. It was nice. Ambience is "professional corporate massage". The people at the front desk are attentive and friendly, and they will give you tea or naturally flavored water. I dinged them a star for two reasons: 1. Of the three services I had, the experience was definitely hit and miss depending on who you get. I had a massage and two facials. They were all fine, but two were much better than the third. So I think it probably pays to look at reviews here on Yelp and try to figure out who the best, people are and set your appointments up with them. 2. They also do a ridiculous amount of upsell and you have to be very clear with them about what the cost of those upsells are and be very clear and definitive about saying no if you don't want to jack up the cost of your treatment. They're very pushy about it. I'm sure they're being told to do that by the owners. It's more than a little annoying. They offer discounts for purchasing multiple services in advance, I think it's worth it. I'll go back. read more

Dominique and Wendy are excellent Therapists, the environment is clean and the staff welcoming and professional

I've been receiving facials by Jacquie for almost 2 years. Not only was the facial incredibly relaxing, but my skin was glowing afterward--hydrated, smooth, and visibly refreshed. Jacquie's attention to detail and genuine passion for skincare truly set her apart. She explained every step, offered helpful tips, and created a serene environment that made the entire experience feel luxurious. If you're looking for someone who truly cares and delivers results, I highly recommend booking with Jacquie. She's a gem! read more

Fantastic wendy is the best I would definitely recommend Also had a facial with Jackie she was also the best definitely recommend read more

Kelsey is amazing! she's great and professional and listens to your Needs. Is quiet and gives great advice! read more

Had a great 80 massage today from Thomas. Definitely needed it after a stressful few weeks. Will be back for sure.

Jacquie is AMAZING! Best facial I've ever had but honestly I haven't had a bad experience with skincare or massages here!

I literally HAVE to share my experience with Kelsey. I vibed really well with Kelsey and she immediately understood the assignment on my concerns. Her pressure was the perfect amount of pressure to where I felt knots coming out but I wasn't suffering at all. She really knew what was up. Also, get the CBD upgrade, my body is really relaxed. read more

I've been a member here for a few years and always enjoy my services . I had several members here.

Nicole at Hand and Stone is amazing! I recently had a Swedish massage with hot stones, a scalp treatment, and a foot massage--it was pure relaxation. I always fall asleep during the foot massage! Nicole uses hot stones to really work out knots, which makes a huge difference. The facility is clean, the music is soothing, and the receptionists are always friendly. I highly recommend booking an 80-minute session with Nicole for the full experience! read more

Great massages every time! I love my membership at this place! Highly recommend so glad we have it here in Alameda

The worst facial experience of my life - ruined my birthday and my skin! I went to Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa to treat myself on my birthday, and it turned into an absolute nightmare. This was my first time getting a facial there, and it will definitely be my last. Everything started normally - the esthetician immediately tried to upsell me an extra hydration package, and since I was in a good mood, I agreed. Big mistake. Right after the first product was applied, I told her my skin was burning - not tingling, burning - on my cheeks and forehead. She literally laughed at me and brushed it off, saying it must just be a tickle. I kept telling her something was wrong, and only after my skin started reacting more severely, she finally removed the product and began slathering on moisturizer. At the end, she casually said, "Oh yeah, your skin definitely reacted to the product!" -- as if I hadn't warned her the moment it started. She clearly had no clue what she was doing. She just told me to moisturize and stay out of the sun. I followed every instruction and did my best to heal my skin, but here we are: two weeks later, my face is still peeling, and now I have dark patches on both my cheeks and forehead. As if that wasn't bad enough, I've been calling them for 10 days straight to request a refund. I've spoken to almost every staff member, but the manager is somehow always "too busy" to speak to me. No call back, no follow-up, no accountability. Just complete disrespect and incompetence across the board. This experience has been a complete disaster from start to finish. I am now left with damaged skin, frustration, and zero support from the spa. Do yourself a favor and STAY AWAY from this place. They're unprofessional, unqualified, and clearly don't care about their clients' well-being. read more

Great! This is a wonderful place for relaxation and feeling better than beforehand. Try it for Yourself. read more

Horrible business practices. Massages are mediocre, big turnover in their massage therapists. Do NOT get the membership. The membership is absolutely predatory- cannot cancel it or remove your card online- In order to cancel your membership, you have to call. Then they tell you a manager will call you back in a couple days. Then that manager will email you a PDF, which you have to fill out, and return. Then you're still liable for 30 days. When you do go be prepared for them to be constantly pushing add ons. read more

The sun really burned me yesterday and I didn't know it because my face is always reacting in a weird way to the environment but I just knew my face was in so much pain I didn't even want to touch it. I called the spa and got booked with Angela who was a God send she calmed my face down dramatically! I came in inflamed, red, and blotchy but after the service you could barely tell I had something wrong. I left with a glow, calm and face smoothed out. Her touch is gentle but firm, she's knowledgeable of products, and patient! Thank you again for your help Angela read more

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Larnice helped me on the phone the other day and she was so patient with me and answered all of my questions! I have been a member for about 4 to 5 years and I felt like she deserves an outstanding shout out! I have not gotten a massage since December 2019 and work with immunocompromised children so did not want to risk it for them when it comes to covid. I asked Larnice all the protocols that they are doing to prevent the spread and she had a wealth of knowledge. They clean and sanitize each room and they change the sheets as well. Rooms are in high demand so there isn't time to air out each room before each customer. But you can go early in the morning and be the first one in there. Also with facials, you can ask the esthetician to wear a face shield too since your mask will be off. I usually get massages and not facials but ever since wearing a mask at work for 12 hours I have gotten a lot of acne and now have acne scarring. Larnice explained the different facials to me and how it all works! I had questions after questions and Larnice answered them all with grace and patience. She also explained everything in depth for me and never rushed me to get off the phone. Great customer service! read more

Hand & Stone - My first facial! - Day Spas Near Me - Alameda, California

Facial with Jamelle. My first facial and it was an amazing experience! She was accomodating and very relaxing. Everyone there was nice and professional. read more

I had the BEST time. I had Melvi and Kelsey for my massage and facials. Talk about detail oriented!

Writing as a first time non-member here... I would give this place two stars for pricing and three stars for actual service. Let me tell you why! I came in for a dermalogica ad on treatment, as well as the facial. The facial was introductory price of $89 and the dermalogica ad on treatment luminfusion was $150. I was told the facial usually takes about an hour and the dermalogica takes about 30 to 60 minutes. My therapist was great throughout the process and I actually learned a lot from her about skin care about the order of which to apply certain serums or when to exfoliate etc. Usually most facials for me take over an hour and between the actual facial and the dermological treatment it was done in just 1 hour. While the facial was fine, There are no extractions done. This was the first for me and I found to be unusual. I didn't mention anything along the process cuz I thought she was going to get to it at some point but she never did. I feel like compared to facials I've had other establishment. It definitely is not as robust or thorough. The luminfusion treatment was done in between different facial steps and she also ended with a facial massage using these very cold glass balls which was amazing. However, when I got to paying it seems that in addition to the services that i booked which was the facial and the dermalogica treatment which should have been 239$ total, I was charged for for a "Dermalogica Pro Restore Booster" of $30 and then a mini cold stone face massage of 20$! At no point during the service did she indicate that these were up charges or inform me how much they were going to be. I honestly don't even know when she used the booster on me. I don't think this is good business practice to just do whatever you want to the client without telling them how much it would be. Who does this?? I've never had this experience at any spa before. The mini cold stone massage while felt great was a max of 2 minutes. I assume both things were included in the overall service as isn't a facial massage part of a facial?? I informed the receptionist staff that I was not told that these would be up charges and she said oh that's up to the service staff. The front desk tried to upsell me on a monthly package but at this point I felt a bit put off and wasn't very happy about the extra charges Obviously so declined it. Although I felt that therapist was knowledgeable about what she was doing I had actually considered coming back. Then upon paying another therapist came out from the back and told me that as part of my dermalogica booster charge I was supposed to get the full-size bottle of the remainder treatment that was not utilized But since they can't give that to me, she gave me this little sample. Womp. Confusing. It was then that my therapist came out and asked if I had any further questions and I told her that I didn't realize that there were up charges in that since she didn't mention, I assumed it was part of the service. Yet her response was a shrug on the shoulders . ?!?!! Its too bad their charging practices are a bit shady as I was planning to come back here but guess this will not be the case... First and last time y'all just lost a potential customer! read more

Hand & Stone - This little sample cost me 30 bucks! - Day Spas Near Me - Alameda, California

I really do like the all the Masseuse's here at this location they all are very experienced and know what they are doing! My favorite masseuse is Dominique! She is so in tune with the body and she reallllyyyy listens to you when you explain what your problem areas are! She helps me so much every time I go! Honestly she releases so much tension in my body that I feel a little light headed afterwards. If your looking for a masseuse that's knows what she's doing and is patient then she is the best choice for you. She also makes you feel like your her only client which always makes me feel good because I don't feel like a number where I'm rushed along. A lot of corporate massage places can make you feel that way but not with Dominique she's the best! Only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars is because the front literally always mess up my appointment. Not all the girls but I always have a miscommunication. If I book a 2 hour massage somehow it ends up only being an hour or an hour n a half. They will change it with out letting me know. It's so frustrating. It makes things so hard for me that I've actually decided to cancel my membership things never go smoothly. If I book with certain girls things go great but when I book with others theirs always confusion. If you book an appointment just be sure it's not canceled or it's the amount of time you hoped for. I will be back for my last 2 massages but I'm gonna move on to a different establishment. read more

I have had many massages over many years but I must say, the massage therapists at Hand & Stone in Alameda on Blanding has some of the very best massage therapist I have ever encountered. I have now had multiple massages with massage therapist Nicholas. He is perhaps one of the very best therapist I have ever had. He is thorough, skilled and respectful. He asks about the preferred pressure and the pressure he uses is perfect. Nicholas is great and I have had several massage therapists at Hand & Stone on Blanding in Alameda. all have been great! read more

My services was excellent from the time I walked in the front desk staff was friendly and professional. I had a massage by Erica and a facial done by Grace, both professional address my concerns and I feel wonderful. Hands & Stone Massage Spa is a wonderful place, I highly recommended. read more

New massage therapist Colin did a really excellent job on my back today. Highly recommend him. Thanks Colin!

Dominique is one of the most incredibly talented and effective massage therapists you could ever hope to find. As someone with fibromyalgia i've struggled to find a massage therapist who understands my condition enough to treat me effectively. She has a passion for her work and really listens to her clients to create a considered plan for their session unique to their needs. She practices with care, responsiveness and a wealth of knowledge shown in her wide range of skills and massage styles. She has become an indispensable part of my health care team that helps me function. There is truly no better place to be when you feel like shit than on her table and in her capable magic hands. The facilities are clean and comfortable. There's a lovely self care vibe about the place punctuated by their delightful staff who are always helpful and communicative. read more

DO NOT BUY A GIFT CARD - I was given a $90 gift card to cover a full introductory massage until I was told at booking that gift cards can not be used towards introductory pricing and that the new price was $150. Hand & Stone knowingly sold my mom 4 gift cards for $90 each for my siblings to get massages even though they knew we would be turned away when we tried to use the cards to pay for our introductory massages. Total waste of money, would've been better off gifting $90 cash and scheduling the massages for us. They also claim to not have a direct corporate phone number which is false. read more

Legit massage that offers a monthly membership. This is a bit of a unicorn, in that you can get a great massage and at a pretty decent price. It definitely benefits to grab that membership (especially if you can get that membership fee waived), but it's not too bad if you choose not to, either. I like that they actually have separate rooms (not just curtains), for the massages. Sounds like a minor thing, but if you like your privacy and not to hear talking, it's not. The space is really clean and a very chill and relaxing ambiance. The location is in a shopping center, so there is tons of parking available. If you get a great therapist (most are), stick with them and try and book in advance to ensure you will be seen. It can be challenging to get a massage last minute, but not always impossible (but this totally depends - booking in advance is the best rule of thumb). read more