What a terrific find! My Oasis is a fantastic way to unwind and experience total relaxation at an unbeatable price of $25. For this price, you get a paraffin hand treatment, aromatherapy, and a 1-hour reflexology treatment that includes your ears, hands and feet while you lay in a zero-gravity chair covered by a warm blanket. No offense to the Chinese reflexology places, which I am also a fan of, but the staff at My Oasis are all licensed practitioners who speak English, so you are able to communicate with them about your session. The staff here were all so friendly, welcoming and professional; truly a pleasure to deal with. I went in at lunchtime to make an appointment for after work. They had a lot of customers both times, so it seems the word is getting out about this place (with good reason!). I went in with a lot of stress and upper back/shoulder pain after being on my feet all day and left utterly and completely relaxed. At $25, this is the ultimate bargain for those looking for a little "me" time! read more

I went to get a massage at My Oasis Spa in Whittier Ca. This was my very first massage, as i am not comfortable with pain in the least. I read most of the reviews on her. There were some negative reviews. Mostly how people couldn't get a hold of anyone to make an appt. Some were due to the person whom they got their massage from plus i must add that these were older reviews. Everyone asks for Nancy specifically because she knows her business that is for sure. I got to my appt and I met Nancy owner and operator of this business. She was very nice and professional and very attentive. She asked what and or if I had a specific pain or concern going on. I gave her a run down of my aches and pains I told her I had a phone appt with my primary Dr for muscle pain all over my body, He perscribed anti-inflammatory meds. Wow big surprise. So after our initial greet she took me into a room and told me that she would be giving me a massage and also doing something called "cupping". Which is where they attach little plastic suction cups to different parts of your body to help get toxins out of your body. Once she started i was really nervous that she would hurt me, no lie. But she was super professional and patient. She explained everything step by step and asked many times if I was ok, if it hurt. There was soothing music, a good temperature in the room. She even knew where my pain was in each spot. I didn't even have to tell her. That to me was awesome. I'll be honest as I always am in my reviews because I expect the same from other reviews I count on. It did hurt somewhat but I did expect some pain. How can she help without some pain Right?! overall it was amazing I am definitely going back. I felt so 'light' after. I don't even know how to explain. The experience overall was satisfying. I truly recommend My Oasis Spa with Nancy. She has many years of experience. I just can't rave on her enough. If you want a good professional massage you've got to try Nancy she is a GOD send. read more

I booked again, through LS, this time for a Hot Stone massage, pretty sure I talked to the owner as I saw her pic on the wall from my previous visit. She seemed nice enough and confirmed that I was on the schedule for a few weeks down the road. When I arrived today, I think it was a surprise to the owner that I was on the books because she hurriedly rolled the stones cart into the room and said to wait a minute. SO Nancy the owner attempted to perform a hot stone session, and it was less than spectacular; she placed the TOO HOT stones directly on my back first, then tried on the sheet (still way too hot) and then proceeded to work like my legs like a honey badger in heat. Tendons throbbing and with no warm up or warning, just willy-nilly. She moved to the upper back and parked the stones in my hands, but then bent my legs in such a way that I had to hang my hands off the table and down still holding the stones. Generally the client is supposed to be relaxed and accomodated, I felt like I was being worked over, all the while she's chatting away about how many people flock to her and she makes the old walk again etc. The music was some crazy asian versions of Beatle tunes, I felt like I drank a bottle of cough syrup and watched some bizarre Adult Swim episode... Im done with Oasis and it's roller coaster ride. read more

I dont want to write a review because they are reasonably priced and have appointments right now.... and the more positive reviews they get, the less of this I might see. But their business is super duper. Friendly staff. Very accomodating. Amazing services. Ample parking. I booked a last minute massage and pumpkin peel which was a $100 deal they offered on their website. The peel lasted about 30 minutes and included an express facial. While I have had more aromatic pumpkin facials and gentler wash cloths (thread count matters on sensitive skin), the results were great. The aesthetician was a little bit cranky because of a long work day, but overall knowledgeable. I will return on another date to try this out again. I may have a new facial destination!! The massage was simply beautiful! Don was cheery and patient with my sensitive body. I am ridiculously ticklish, so I explained my do's and don'ts to Don: no kneading, no thumbs or fingers, mild pressure in the mid section, dont massage the sides... basically my back is like a landmine, once you set off the tickle, the massage is done. I've explained this to massage therapist before, and they still weren't able to manage my land mine back. But Don listened and adjusted. I swear I staggered out of the massage room in a trance like state of euphoria. Thank you Don!!! High Maintenance lady concerns: The table was not heated, even though they used hot water bags to achieve the same effect. You could hear the street traffic slightly. Cold room... That said, I deserve a negative star because I did not tip well because of my cash shortage. Guilty face. Everything was so amazing for the price. I will be a repeat customer for sure!!! And definitely a better tipper... read more

I got a Groupon and that was the only reason why I came here. I felt rushed the entire time even though there was no other client in the building that I could see. The therapist kept telling me to relax but it's hard to do that when your muscles are being rolled out by sharp elbows. She DID ask me if the pressure was okay. At the points she asked me it was and then at other points my fingers and toes curled from the pain. You could say that I should've said, "slow down," or "too hard." I've gotten a lot of massages before and you should be able to relax and not say ANYTHING to the therapist beyond the initial, "is this pressure enough?" inquiry. I also didn't say anything because I've never been kneaded and rolled like bread before and wondered if it had any therapeutic effects afterward. It didn't. At one point she kneaded my neck so friskily like a dog being scrubbed after rolling around in poo... The next day my muscles feel sore like I just finished a ground workout. If I lost any poundage from this experience I'll change the reviews but otherwise.... I will not be coming back here. read more

Went for a couples massage here with my boyfriend a while back after purchasing a Groupon for a couples one hour hot stone massage and 30 min facial. The place is decent, moderately sized, and I loved the ambiance and decor of the place, especially in the massage rooms, nicely decorated and relaxing. The masseuse I had on the other hand, was not so great. His technique was far too rough and made for an unrelaxing massage that left me with an array of bruises on my back the next day. As for my boyfriend, his masseuse was Aaron, and apparently he was very good and applied just the right amount of pressure. The facials we received were great. That was the best part of the visit for me. Even though it was just a basic facial, the esthetician did a great job making me feel relaxed and my skin feel rejuvenated. So overall, my experience was so-so. I would likely revisit this place but only for a facial. As far as massages go, I will stick to my usual spot in Monterey Park at Harmony Day Spa where the prices are more affordable and masseuses are much better skilled. read more

DO NOT GET GROUPON! My hubby had gotten me a massage here from Groupon. He even scheduled the appointment for me for 10am. When I showed up, the office was closed. Their store hours are 10am-9pm. I figured they were running late. I waited 40 min and this place remained closed. They never called to cancel or even called me to confirm an appointment.This business is horribly ran and unprofessional. read more

I bought my wife a Groupon for a one hour massage after two days of phone calls we finally got an appointment. Day of they clearly Seen she was pregnant even said so on the form that she filled out. In the massage room is were the therapist told her that the owner had to charge $35 more on top of what we already paid. Because she was pregnant. No where on the fine print on the Groupon or website did it say an additional fee for prenatal. The owner was very rude an unapologetic toward the situation. Basically just an oh well attitude. read more

This place is totally amazing! The atmosphere is totally serene and wonderful. The staff here are so kind and really do care about your experience. If you come here expecting a spa then I would say save $100 and go to Burke Williams. This is a $25 treat! I had the signature treatment which was reflexology on my hands, feet, and ears. The chair they put you just sends your whole body in a state of comfort. They also put lavender scents around to completely calm and relax you. I have went twice and plan on being a very regular member. I even took my mother here and she LOVED it. I went to Glen Ivy this past weekend actually and spent about $80 on a Swedish massage which was good, but missed my treatment here! read more

I'm really surprised to see that this establishment has over 3 stars. Professionalism is lacking and the cleanliness of the facility is also questionable. I highly discourage people from getting a facial here. First off, I'm not entirely sure what products they use, but they don't seem like good quality. My friend also went and walked out with mask still on portions of her face! I was literally helping her wash it off in the parking lot with some water they gave us. The massage therapists strike me as they are fresh out of a massage program. That's okay; we all need to start somewhere. Just don't expect an experienced therapist. The gal I got was nice enough, though. Lastly, the décor in this place looks like the owner bought everything at a garage sale. You've got a cross between zebra print and Victorian paintings. The massage/facial room really didn't look all that well put together either. I wouldn't recommend the Groupon here, but definitely don't pay full price for any services at this facility. read more

We made an appointment for the couples massage and facial package. Didn't know what to expect after reading mixed reviews on here. The "Spa" is in a little house-conversion on a busy street in Whittier. You enter around back through a non-descript door near the parking lot. The lobby was as others described, with staff sitting around watching TV, waiting for clients. The receptionist had to move a large purse from the couch to seat us, and we were placed right under the TV. So, the two staff members who were sitting across from us on another couch were watching a loud comedy directly above our heads and laughing as we were trying to fill out our intake forms. Not a great first impression of the place, but thankfully it got better. We were escorted back to a room with two tables. The room was appropriately dark and there was soft music playing and a water feature that helped muffle the traffic noise that some other reviewers mentioned. The owner did both facials, one at a time, while the other person had a massage. The only drawback to this is that the facial process requires light and creates noise that might be considered a distraction to the person who is getting the massage on the other table. But all in all, it was fine. The whole process took two hours and the massages were pretty good. The facials were really in depth and she spent a lot of time with the different applications. My boyfriend realy enjoyed the experience. My one complaint is that the room was pretty cold, even though we were under sheets the whole time. I would return. It was a nice treat. read more

My husband got me a hot rock massage and facial at this location for valentines day. it was my first manage and they made me feel really comfortable. My only complaint would be my facial seemed a Little rushed (but that could have been my Hansen's fault for showing up early and being ready to go) and i waited like 30 minutes before my session started (that could also be my husbands fault for not making an appointment). Over all it was a great massage and the people were really friendly! read more

I have passed this place for years on my way to work from Whittier to Los Angeles. I kept thinking it looked like a nice place from the outside and I should try it out. Well I finally did since I saw a Groupon for the spa. I read the reviews on Groupon which all seemed to be good, but then was concerned with the reviews I saw on yelp regarding this place. So I paid close attention about my experience. Booking my appointment was a breeze. I got a same day appointment as I called in morning and got an afternoon appointment on a Monday (not a busy day). The receptionist Brian was very helpful and pleasant. When I arrived, I also listened in as he helped other customers and he continued to be pleasant and courteous. He explained that he had been there for two months. I had a Hot Stone Massage and a mini pumpkin facial from Julissa Marysol. She said she was new to this Spa so I thought I would explain my concerns to her about the bad reviews on Yelp. This was my first Hot Stone massage, but I've had many massages of various forms. She was very professional and she took the time to ensure that my experience was a good one. She moved the hot stones around so that any one place would not get too hot. The strength was medium, which was relaxing and beneficial. The facial was a mini so it was very basic and not a pumpkin facial from what I could tell and smell. They honored my Groupon without hesitation and my experience was good. I purchased two Groupons so I will return for sure. read more

Went back a day later and they were holding my cream for me. I also couldn't pass up getting another "ultimate treatment"... So relaxing, I fell asleep! :) read more

I went for a couples massage earlier this year. It was the strangest experience. Some weird guy massaged me and he smelled like cigarettes. I couldnt get over the smell. In addition it just felt weird and awkward. My husband had someone that had very gentle hands and he couldnt get into it either. I dont think I will be returning. read more

Had a hard time trying to make a same day appointment because the person couldn't hear me or I couldn't hear the other person.... Anyways, after figuring everything out... I was able to book a same day appointment! Called an hour before my appointment and had a hot stone massage, facial, and back scrub. The only thing was the facial did not come with "steam" like it said on the groupon. Other than that... my massage was awesome! my therapist literally got all the knots out of my neck, shoulder, and lower back! This place looks a little ghetto, but seriously I don't care! I'm just happy my back feels better! =] read more

All I can say is WOW!!!!!! This place will leave you with your mouth wide open with Awwwwww when you leave it recently, I had my 32nd birthday party here with 8 girls and they treat you with 5star Royalty. Nancy makes you feel at home she gave me the works all her employees have a great warm welcoming,all my friends are still talking about there massages and Facials. Where planning our next group event so don't settle for the others when you can have the best treatment yourself don't cheat yourself read more

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I had a birthday celebration with my sister and cousins here. I can honestly say that we got pampered and even spoiled. The massage and facial were amazing and they even let us use the jacuzzi room. We we're even able to take food, snacks, and drinks. Nancy the owner made sure to take of us. read more

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I have been here about 5 times since 2012. It is small and it is right off of Beverly blvd at the light- parking in the back It is nice nothing fancy at all but nice inside you can tell they really tried to make you feel like you were somewhere else. They do have a couples room- They offer water once you are done. They do walk in's but as always make an apt or same day if you can. The owner was nice a tad pushy but not bad to be honest. I did the cash special which you can see when you drive by or just call and ask about it. They do facials, I heard they do cupping as well. some of the girls have been there for longer then the NEW owner. There are other spas in Whittier that are more $$$ and maybe more in town not right off the street but this one I don't mind going to and it is fine for me! when I don't go to my favorite which is Burke Williams- If you want your services done at different times if you get say a foot massage then some other massage ask- otherwise I do believe they do it at once. read more

So just have to say, if you're a Whittier native and you haven't stopped by to get a massage here, you're really missing out! The customer service is fantastic, the massages ALWAYS make me feel like I'm walking on air by the time I leave, and you really can't beat the price. I just LOVE having this local escape. I instantly feel relaxed when I walk into the spa. I know Roman will always do his best to get out all my knots (and I have a ton of them) and make me feel like I'm being truly taken care of. I can literally feel a point during the massage when all my stress just melts away. I don't know what he does, but it's amazing. His hands are really blessed. Even if you don't get him, you wouldn't be disappointed. I have told all my friends about this place and have referred a good amount of people. They have all come back with rave reviews. If you're still skeptical, try out one of their specials. What can you lose? Thanks for everything My Oasis! :) read more

I hadn't been here in a while and needed a massage badly. Nancy gave me a deep tissue massage and it was awesome! I'm joining the massage club and getting the microneedle done for the first time on Monday. I would recommend this place to anyone! Love it!!! FYI I purchase the deep tissue massage voucher through Groupon. I didn't print out the voucher because there is an option of pulling the voucher up on the phone so I did. Nancy hit the redeemed button and it was all good. read more

Totally enjoyed this relaxation experience. Great people, nice atmosphere, and easy on the pocket book. A 1 hour session for $ 25 is a real deal, and to top it with the level of professionalism and care is just icing on the cake! Thumbs up from me :) read more

I had an wonderful experience at the Oasis Spa on last night. I took a chance after reviewing the Groupon spas sites and decided to go with Oasis. Jessica did my facial and I was very pleased. My face looked alive the next morning and I did not wear any makeup because I want my face to breathe after that wonderful facial. Nancy did my massage and back scrub and I feel like I'm floating on air. I am going back next month for my birthday spa treatment. I'm so happy that I didn't focus on the negative reviews, because my experience was absolutely wonderful. I would recommend it to new comers like myself. read more

Justin, the manager here was amazing! Incredible customer service! I bought my gf here for a couple's massage on her bday. Highly recommend this place. read more

Came here as part of the day to celebrate friend's engagement. They fit us in that day and was so accommodating we have Casey and Henry. They were awesome! Owner was so great to fit us in her day and she does awesome facial treatment. All three of us loved it :) read more

I have done 3 wood and ice therapy body sculpting and lost 1 inch the first time!! after that I have been shedding fat and my body now has the hour shaped glass figure I've always wanted!!! Nancy has been amazing and takes care of me 100% and never fails to go above and beyond:) my mom recently started going as well has gotten 3 treatments and went from 42 inches to 36. I highly recommend if you want instant results. I just wish I knew about this sooner! read more

The owner gives the best deep tissue massages. Only giving three stars because the other masseuses seem to be fresh out of training school. My husband and I experienced odd intervals of massaging. Not sure if this is a new method; however, the deep rubbing was not continuous which made it very difficult to relax. Was not worth the Groupon. read more

This place is very nice inside , calm and peaceful atmosphere . The woman who runs the spot , i believe her name is Nancy ,.... gives the best massages . I work out in the gym 5 times a week and sometimes i get a horrible knot behind my shoulder blade . Other massage places don't cure my knot , but Nancy does. She really gets deep in the muscle . Even uses hot rocks . Feels beyond amazing . I always leave feeling back to 100% . Check this place out, she's a pro! read more

The experience was so bad that I didn't return to receive the facial I paid for! They reschedule my appt 3 times. When we arrived, we still had to wait because of overbooking. The therapists seem disheveled, unkept and argued in front of us. Their bathroom was overflowing with feces! The place seemed dirty and in need of maintenance. The therapist (owner) walked out 4 times during my massage and left the door open several times. She cut my appt short and asked me to come back for my facial. I never will! read more

I want to start off by saying the employees were good people but the owner; well unprofessional would be an understatement to say the least. The employees are abused and this woman (the owner) just seemed like a miserable person. The way she was talking down to the employees. My Experience: I walk in to the place and the owner is arguing with the employees because she is trying to take 10% of their tips to cover her credit card costs (RED FLAG ALERT). You would think that the owner would have stopped screaming because she has a client right in front of her but no, the argument continued. I finally get into the room and I have 3 employees in the room with me and they are apologizing, they were very embarrassed. So after all that finally the male masseuse asks me if I prefer male or female, and I said female. He said "not a problem let me get the girl in here" so I proceed to undress lay on the massage table, and I try to relax. The owner barged in the room and says "because you used a Groupon you don't have a choice, would you like to leave now?" WHAT KIND OF BUSINESS OWNER DOES THAT? So I asked her to leave the room so I could get dressed. and left without getting any services. Thankfully Groupon is a good company and they gave me a refund. I hope that this review will help you, I would hate for someone else to go through this experience. read more

i REALLY REALLY enojoyed my first visit today. I was looking for a good local place and this is one of them. I was able to take advantage of the 1hour for 45.00 special. I booked with a 45 min notice on a friday evening and was treated very kindly. The front desk staff is very courteous, welcoming and helpful. I had some tension in the neck and shoulders and some muscle fatigue from an earlier hike. I was lead to a VERY large dimly, but nicely light back room. There was a couple of work stations partioned off from each other using large changing screens. My masseuse asked me what areas bothered me and worked with emphasis on those areas although the massage was total body massage. The touch was medium and I didn't wince once with pain or discomfort. It was very soothing on my overworked muscles. I was so relaxed that i struggled to keep my eyes open. The massuse worked using reflexology and meridian points. I was not familiar with this type of massage but i can I say it relieved the pain and soreness in my shoulders and quads. I was given a great total body massage and a aromatherapy head treatment. They even went over in time because of all the tension in my lower back, shoulder and quads and asked if it was okay if went over just a little in time so he could finish up with my feet and head. I can not say how much i appreicate a job well done. Great experiance overall. read more

I will NOT recommend this place at all. I called last Thursday March 14 for a appointment for March 18 at 12:30 and a lady by the name of Nancy answered and booked my appointment. (Well I thought she did) I show up to my appointment and Nancy tells me if I can go back or go back the next day because she had 2 clients waiting. I don't even think she booked the appointment because she looked confused when I told her about my appointment. I got off of work early and then she tells me this. I was so upset. I have a busy schedule so I really don't have time for some me time. To make it worse it was my Birthday so I was treating myself to a massage. Hope this doesn't happen to anyone else, especially on their birthday. It's rare when I leave a review but this really pissed me off. read more

I purchased the couple massage through Groupon on recommendation of my sister who's been there before. All this before I read the reviews on Yelp. Mind you when I finally did read reviews it was a little disturbing. I mean half bad and half good makes you wonder. What I did notice about the bad reviews is that it was all for single person visits. All the great reviews were for couple massages which is what I purchased. You have to really pay attention to the addressed otherwise you'll miss it. The outside is not that appealing and the inside wasn't what I expecting, you know that serene zen ambiance but once they take you in the room it was totally zen. They greeted us right away and had us fill out the forms. Before continuing with my review, let me say that I called to schedule our appointment on Sunday a week before. The lady (I think she was the owner) was very polite. I told her the reason for my visit and she booked it for me. She asked me where I purchases the coupon and I said Groupon. She said that I didn't need to go through Groupon to get a good deal and as a matter of fact they offer an extra service if I would have purchased the package directly through them. I didn't know that but she recommended I try their services out and if I want to come back I could just purchase through them which I thought was very professional of her. When we arrived there was no one before us or after us so that made me happy as I do not like to feel rushed. They asked us if we needed to use the restroom before being taken to our room. As I said the room was very zen with soothing music and aromatherapy scents. The tables are very comfy and side by side. So I though we were going to get massages together and then the facials but I guess the way it works it one person does the massage and the other does the facial. Our coupon included a facial and a hot stone massage. This was a perfect ending to a great birthday celebration weekend for my boy friend and me and he was very happy and impressed. He had no idea I booked this for us. It was such an amazing experience that we both ended up falling asleep. Jessica performed our facials and I got Aaron for a masseuse. He was very attentive to my aching shoulders when I told him if he could concentrate there and believe me when you lift weights and take BJJ classes you'll need a massage. The best part was feeling the hot stones on my back it felt sooooo good. We both walked out of there very relaxed and very happy campers. They do not mess around at My Oasis Spa. I will definitely be back! I can't speak for single services performed here but I think I will try in the near future so I'll be updating sometime soon. For now you have to get the couple massage package it is so worth it but make sure you purchase it through the spa. You can call and book a time and a date and then pay there. read more

Found this place on groupon and I'm so happy I did! I never knew this place existed. This spa is quaint, and the owner is absolutely amazing. She is kind and very thoughtful. While I was waiting for the esthetician to call my name she offered me hot chocolate (which was delicious...especially this time of year) and explained all the benefits of reflexology. It was time for my facial and it was glorious! Antoinette, my esthetician, gave me an aromatherapy facial. The scents, products and pressure points she used on me were very relaxing and made me feel extra special. I rarely visit spas, but the several I have visited were nothing like this place. It's much better to visit a small place like this, they really pay attention to your needs and value you as a customer. I'm already thinking about booking my next appointment. :) Thank you ladies of oasis spa! read more

This place is BS, I rode my motorcycle to get a massage from north Hollywood for her to tell me she has a head ache and can't do the massage, she could of called me and said never mind but I had to ride 45 minutes to not happen anymore. Very unprofessional, there receptionist and workers don't have any communication. She said she called but they never did, i am very pissed off, I understand that stuff happens but easily could of been professional enough to call. They also called me to say that I can come in earlier but then called back to say never mind come in at the same time. Now I have to find something else to surprise my gf of 5 years on our anniversary when I had my day planned around this. Only putting 1 star because I have to!! read more

My question is how does this place have any stars at all! I could not believe my ears when I arrived for my appt and was told the facial part of my package was cancelled. I was given the option of coming back later or having a longer massage. There were two girls there working and neither one could have called me before to let me know? Even though I really wanted the facial, I went ahead to had the longer massage. Ugh!! The massage was totally blah, and not very relaxing. And then to top everything off, they didn't have any change so I couldnt Leave a tip!! And, get rid of the chaise lounge. Then maybe your employees will be more helpful and spend less time laying around on their phones! read more

Really Great experience. I have had a lot of massages with "rubbers" at other places. Casey is extremely well trained and really helped me out with the pain in my back and shoulders, he really takes your needs seriously and does a thorough consultation beforehand. If you are thinking about buying the groupon it's a great deal, but if you can pay full price you should because they really know what you're doing. This is my new spot for massages, better than anything I've had over in Beverly Hills. read more

Don't WASTE your money! I was given a Groupon for their service's for Christmas, I called at the beginning of January to receive a couples massage and facial. I received a voicemail the day Prior to my appointment informing me that I would have to be rescheduled because they did not have enough therapists to complete my service. (No biggie) I called back a few times over the next week and no one answered the phone every time I called. Here we are in April and I have been rescheduled by them 4 times already due to someone calling off or them not having enough therapists on duty. Today I was under the impression I would finally be getting my massage, however when I walked in the door the "manager" (who reeked of cigarette smoke) informs me that yet again someone called off and I would not be able to receive my couples massage because he was the only "therapist" on duty. I spoke with the owner and she attempted to deny the fact that her establishment had rescheduled my appointments due to no staff and she made ZERO attempts to rectify the situation. My experience with this place as been absolutely HORRIBLE, if I could give them negative stars I would. Take my word and don't waste your money with this unprofessionally Managed whole in the hall!! read more

So I have to admit that I began with pessimism but ended up so happy! I purchased a Groupon for my sister and as always got one for myself. Arriving at this cozy hidden gem we were a bit surprised that we were placed in a "couples" room. Well we are sisters so we laughed it off. My sister has Tom as her therapist and I had Jessica. We were both beyond happy with them. The only thing that removed a star from this review (probably only 1/2) was that it was a bit disruptive listening to the other therapist speak while trying to relax. And the facials did not include extractions. Still not deal breakers. Will definitely be back! So amazing and very relaxed! read more

Before visiting My Oasis Spa in Whittier, CA, my girlfriend and I attended the Women's March in LA to protest our new garbage president. There were many clever protest signs at the march, but one that especially caught my attention read quite simply, "Wow. This Sucks." I wish that I had that sign while I was visiting My Oasis Spa in Whittier, CA. "I'm sorry. I took us to a murder spa," my girlfriend said as we filled out our pre-massage paperwork. She had just returned from the restroom, whose wet floor and flickering lights led her to believe that we would likely have to solve some sort of riddle that involved sawing off our own limbs to escape with our lives. She was not far off. A bearish golem with tattoo sleeves emerged from the dark recesses of the office and asked me if I had any problem areas. Whenever I catch myself making assumptions about a person based on first cursory glances, I try to leave room for the possibility that I am wrong. "Maybe this man is a massage prodigy," I thought. "Maybe his hands are magic and I am prejudiced." Saucy, upbeat samba filled the air as his hard, meaty cudgels aimlessly pawed my oily back flesh. There was relaxing ambient music in the waiting room, but once we got onto the massage tables, it was apparently time to party. Some sort of Edith Piaf dance remix thumped in our brains while my girlfriend's masseuse asked her if she was ok for the twenty-third time. "You have to do his arms," she scolded to my masseur. "I already did them," he replied, like a child insisting that he had already completed his homework. He then did my arms--like a child who had lied about having already completed his homework. Then we got back scrubs, because that's a thing. After our scrubs, my masseur left and another woman took his place. I believe she was the owner. It was time for our facials. The music stopped. "Sorry, he doesn't give very good massages, does he? He's new," she laughed. This statement was perplexing for reasons so obvious and plentiful that I still try not to think about it too much or my brain will make hurt bad. Being inexperienced in the matter, I wasn't sure if what I was receiving was typical of a facial or not. I was, however, quite certain that I did not enjoy it. "Do women like this? Am I that out of touch?" I wondered, as she rubbed both sides of my nose like she was trying to make a snake out of play-doh. I was relieved when my girlfriend confirmed that being vigorously smacked with product and wiped with wet paper towels while the employees argue was not, in fact, a typical experience. At this point, the woman over my girlfriend ceased her refrain of "are you ok?" and skipped right to "I'm so sorry." So were we. We collected our shame clothes and went to the front desk to pay. "So it was $150 right?" the owner asked. My girlfriend reminded her it was $115 when they spoke on the phone. "Well, it's usually $136" she said. My girlfriend reminded her it was $115 when they spoke on the phone. "Oh right!" In attempting to do the right thing for their efforts, she inquired about adding a tip to the credit card bill. The owner said that would be fine and added it to the total. There was no line for the tip--it was just added to the total amount with no indication that she would give any of the tip to the employees. Why would she? She apparently doesn't even think they are good at their jobs, which she hired them for. My Oasis Spa is a truly bewildering abuse to the senses that leaves its patrons feeling like many leaving Los Vegas--disappointed, confused, and greasier than they'd like to be. The well-meaning employees were nice, but obviously have no instruction on how to serve the public. Save yourself, and spend elsewhere. read more