1st time visitor, was pleasantly surprised! i'd asked for a Swedish massage, knowing the Thai…read morespecialty but wanting elements of both - and that's what i got from Lisa. I've experienced massages that were not enough pressure, and too much - but this fit right in the middle. The pressure was almost to the edge of what I could bear in places, mostly due to my tension and knots - but i'd certainly prefer being close to the edge than nowhere near it. Ultimately, i walked away feeling much looser than I arrived - and it was an ideal mix of Swedish & Thai that I didn't know I was wanting - but glad I got!

excellent value for a $95/hour emergency massage. I had a knot in my shoulder that had been giving…read moreme headaches for days, and went in for a deep tissue massage with firm pressure. "Rose" gave me a very nice massage with deep work in my shoulders and other large muscles. Now I'm completely relaxed and my knot and headache are gone. Tip: ask to not be put in the far room, where the fan comes on directly above the massage bed.

I'll definitely be coming back, Jennifer found all my problem areas a focused on what needed…read morefixing, overall great experience :)

Jojo and Jennifer are both incredibly kind and welcoming! This is my all-time favorite place to get…read morea massage. Jojo is amazing at deep tissue and neck massages- she can actually apply the kind of pressure I'm looking for, which is rare because most places don't go deep enough. The place is always clean and comfortable, which I really appreciate. I always leave feeling so much better. Highly recommend if you like a real deep tissue massage great service!

I know a lot of reviews say best massage ever but this truly was! Will definitely come backread more

It was amazing. I got the office syndrome massage and it was phenomenal. I've never had someone…read morestep on my back before. I will be coming back, they are so gentle and firm and gave me exactly what I needed. This place is very clean and very beautiful and well orchestrated and I felt very well taken care of. Best massage place in Oakland.

In town visiting my sister. Will come back every time…read more Amy gave me a great massage and was super kind as well. Good energy, awesome massage and nice people. Definitely recommend!

DO NOT GO HERE. I asked for a regular one hour massage for 60 usd and paid. During the massage she…read moreasked if I want harder intensity to which i replies yes but she goes onto say its "extra" and i said no thanks. After the massage is done, i tipped her and she told me its not enough!! That i need to pay extra 10USD for the "hard intensity" PLUS MINIMUM 30USD TIP. I shouldnt have tipped at all. The MASSAGE SUCKS ASS. Go somewhere else. This chinese place is a scam.

Very clean, professional and warm welcome. The person doing my massage was so gentle and knew what…read morethey were doing.

My partner and I booked massages in advance and were placed in separate private rooms when we…read morearrived. The place was clean and simple, no fancy decor but inviting enough with dim lighting and gentle melodies playing in the background. Beware, you can hear through the walls -- cars honking outside, staff chatter (in Chinese) in the lobby and shared space with massage lounge seating, even my boyfriend's snoring in the room next to mine during our sessions. We got the combination massage (30 minutes foot/30 minutes body), and my experience was positive. Pressure wasn't consistent during the entire treatment, but for the most part it was on the deeper side and effective. The first half focused mainly on the back, plus neck, shoulders, and arms, as well as a bit of the legs. The second half, my masseur asked me to "turn over" as he left the room briefly. He meant not only to flip over to lie on my back but also to change positions so that my head would be at the foot of the bed. From there, he did a very detailed job on my legs, feet, and each individual toe, borderline painful but overall good. We paid upfront before our services, including a credit card fee (2.50 per massage). Afterward, we gave a cash tip. They have a sign at the front asking for $20 (with very friendly language), which is the typical amount we tip anyway. The staff was incredibly kind and professional, so I have no complaints.

Hana is a delightful, skilled masseuse who spends the time to understand exactly what you need, and…read moreto adjust your massage as it occurs to ensure the best experience. She keeps up to date on massage techniques and practices. I find her massages both therapeutic and relaxing. Her office is in a lovely older building and is very peaceful. I go as often as I can, and now my husband goes more than I do!

Hana is thoughtful, practiced, highly effective, highly skilled, and has a great way about her…read more From the very first massage, she endeavors to find the right pressure, the right mix of modalities, and the right assortment of areas to focus on for each massage. I like that you can book extra long massages too. Booking through her website is straightforward, and you have plenty of opportunity to communicate what you want from booking to arriving to mid-massage. I can't recommend her highly enough, and am so glad I found her!

This place is a whole vibe. Think Desert oasis meets the Bay Area. And yes, it works…read more It was my first time coming here and I really needed a massage, so it worked out perfectly. They offer the opportunity to just purchase massages à la carte or you could sign up as a member. You can always decide to get your massage and then make a choice as to whether you want the membership or the à la cart fee. My masseuse was great. I told him the areas I needed to focus on and he was good at being an attempt to that. The pressure wasn't too bad either. I would say the only downside was that the massage was not long enough. Definitely could've gone for 180 minute one versus the 50 minute one. Checkout was nice and simple. Everyone was nice and friendly and what made this even more specialist that it is a black owned. Signing up as a member is just in paper because there's no membership fee, per se. But you do need to give them at least 30 days notice if you choose to cancel. The membership price is cheaper than the drop-in rate, and since it's pretty close to me, I decided to sign up for a membership. Parking isn't too bad. There's street parking and also a garage where you can park as well. Definitely worth checking out if you need to get your zen on.

Giovanni gave me the best massage I've ever had. I prefer deep, therapeutic bodywork, and this…read moremassage delivered exactly what I look for. I've had many massages where my target areas -- especially my feet -- are ignored, so I now keep my requests simple (shoulders and lower back) after giving up on most people truly getting pressure points right. Giovanni went above and beyond. His pressure, technique, and intuition were outstanding -- every area he worked on felt intentional, skilled, and incredibly effective. The breath work incorporated into the massage was a huge plus. This was real bodywork, not just a surface-level massage. Can't wait to schedule my next appointment!

Great massage! Private studio so it's very comfortable. Would definitely be recommending to all…read morethat I know. Location is very easy to find as well. Helped combat my tight schedule so I'm forever grateful! Can't wait to be back!

Excellent massage, amazing neck technique, and knew the exact amount of pressure to apply without…read moreme having to tell her. Thank you !

I originally booked a half foot and half body massage, but I modified it and requested shoulder,…read moreneck, head, and foot instead of the usual back and foot combination, and they were very accommodating. It ended up being one of the most relaxing experiences. I had a bad headache that day, and Sasa focused on my head massage, which helped a lot. I felt so much better afterward. I will definitely come back and recommend this place. They don't speak much English, but they are very open and accommodating to your needs. Their prices are on the more affordable side, so I highly recommend tipping generously if you're happy with the service. They do ask you to pay first, but I let them know I would add the tip after the service, and they were completely okay with that. I didn't feel pressured to tip in advance at all. The place is clean and neat. see the pictures for reference.

The front desk staff ended up doing my massage, which was already unexpected. I had booked a…read moreone-hour foot massage, but instead she kept rubbing the same spot on my head over and over--it wasn't relaxing, it was actually irritating. When I looked up, I saw she was on her phone, texting, and only using one hand to absentmindedly rub my head without paying attention to what she was doing. I immediately called her out, and she didn't deny it--she just told me to wait for another massage therapist. This experience made it clear that this business does not prioritize or respect its customers.

I absolutely love the vibe at this spa. From the moment you walk in, the front desk team greets you…read morewith a genuine smile, which immediately sets the tone for a relaxing experience. The membership discount is such a great perk and makes it easy to come back regularly. I usually go either by myself for some much needed self care or with a friend, and we book the couples massage. I love that we get a few minutes to chat before and after. The location is perfect too. It is so easy to plan a massage and then grab food nearby to extend the experience. Linda and Judy are my absolute favorites. They are both incredibly skilled, attentive, and consistent. I always leave feeling relaxed and reset. Highly recommend if you are looking for a welcoming, professional spa with a great atmosphere

Unfortunately I have to update my review to reflect my past few visits. I asked for Gina this time…read morebased on other reviews that said she focused well on their problem areas. This was sadly not my experience... I'm not sure what the little paper given at the beginning is supposed to be for, because most of the masseuses seem to treat the areas circled as "don't touch" rather than "focus on." This has happened to me multiple times at My Beauty Spa, where the areas I've asked for have remained untouched (especially the hands. I work with my hands and desperately need hand massage). The only masseuses so far who have given me a good massage here are Anna (no longer listed as an employee) and Linda or Judy (one did my massage and one did my partner's, I cannot remember which). I've now had poor experiences with 3 other masseuses here. I've attached an image -- circled in green are the areas I asked for focus, and circled in orange are the areas I was massaged. I got a 90 minute massage today and of the 90 minutes, about 1-2 minutes total was spent on my hands, less than 10 minutes on my neck/jaw/traps, and the area of glutes I circles was just glided over. I instead got about 30 minutes straight of shoulder blade scraping with elbow, 10 mins per side scraping my outer thighs, 25 mins on calves and feet. About 90% of the massage was done with elbows and knuckles, hardly any finger pressure was done -- I understand this technique is used to avoid hand strain, but it should not be so imbalanced. I can take very deep pressure and this massage hurt me, because she was using bone over bone. You should not use the elbow and forearm bone, or knuckles, to massage over bones and joints. Bone on bone is painful. She also randomly turned on the light and left the room without saying anything, I assume to gather some supplies, but it would be courteous to mention. I left my massage in more pain than when I came in. When I told the receptionist at checkout and showed her what was actually massaged on the map, no resolution was offered. She just turned the checkout screen with the $115 total toward me, and said next time I can just tell them at the front desk again to make sure the masseuse does the circled areas. Isn't that what I already did though? Why did I even fill out the paper at all if you are not giving it to the masseuse to focus on the areas circled? I never saw my paper hung on the door of my room or sitting in the room at all before or after the massage, though other rooms did have papers hung on the door mine did not. I paid in cash as well -- the cash discount was not honored, and no concession was offered for my pain upon leaving or for the complete lack of focus on my problem areas. I'm in a lot of pain now and even more tense than before in the problem areas, and extremely stressed out. I needed this massage desperately due to stress, chronic pain, and burnout. Now I have to wait for what they've done to heal and pay again for someone else to fix me, as I'm so incredibly tense. Whatever she did on my shoulder blades made the pain in my neck and trapezius much worse. I'm really sad and disappointed. I just paid $125 with tip (normally I'd tip more if it was well done) to get worse, essentially. I'm sitting here rubbing my sore neck and shoulders in my car and crying from the stress. This isn't even considering a previous time I came in for massage and the masseuse (Fion) was literally on her phone the first 15 minutes and barely massaging me with one hand. That time, I just walked out because it was so ridiculous. Unfortunately I don't find My Beauty Spa a reliable place for massage anymore which is sad because when Anna was there I would come every other week.