I went to this place for facials a few times after my regular place closed overnight. the oxygen facial is great - thorough, lots of face massage, and no break-outs afterwards. the esthetician is professional, the products work well, and the place is clean. I'm not sure, though, that facials are a large part of their repertoire, so it was really hard for me to schedule a treatment during the limited available hours, unfortunately, making it impossible for me to keep it as a regular habit. the only other thing is, that while clean and professional, it's a little on this side of bare-bones (no locker room, no spa/sauna, etc), without the price to match. read more

Booked a last minute facial with Qua Spa. They were able to get me in on short notice for a 75 min oxygen facial. It was so relaxing and clarifying. The esthetician did a great job of explaining the process while letting me relax and enjoy the treatments. I highly recommend Qua Spa facials! read more

This is my first Yelp review--EVER...that is how good my massage was today!! David was fantastic and he helped me with knots in my back/neck that no masseuse was able to before. I get massages regularly, but I will most definitely be back to see David soon! Reward yourself and your body--go and schedule a massage with David ASAP. read more

I've had my share of massages at places in San Francisco and Marin; Qua is the best!! I've done the $25 foot massage at those cheap places, as well as the $175 professional massage at private spas and hotels. At Qua I felt like I was getting the hour long professional massage for only $39 -- wow! Arnold is the best -- he asks what areas you'd like massaged in addition to your feet, and he can tell exactly where your muscles are tense. You know how sometimes at other foot places they all do the same exact massage pattern? At Qua they actually vary the massage based on where your muscles are tense and sore, and each masseuse seems to have a specialty. Arnold knows anatomy really well, and was great for my back and neck in addition to my feet : ). The room is also so relaxing and calm. The design and spa chairs are high-end for sure. This place just opened, and am sooooo glad they did. I will definitely go back again! read more

I purchased a bloomspot for this salon and am very, very pleased. A lovely young woman called Sandy gave me the most decadent manicure complete with massages, scrubs a mask and a lovely polish. She was also very meticulous when cutting my cuticles, which many manicurists either don't know how or simply don't perform. I had the Moroccan Mint tea and was enveloped in a tranquil and zen like ambiance. I will definitely be back for more mani and am going to try the massages next. I also inquired about the salon possibly offering monthly mani packages - mention it to the front desk and perhaps that will entice them to offer this service as well. read more

Came here with a yelp deal and got a pedicure. It's right at the Soma Grand condo. Cute little nail salon and they offer massages and I believe facials as well. -good nail color selections -sweet staff -cute decor and clean salon -love the masked pedicure -good dim lighting and light music -complimentary tea or coffee -private room for massage -open until 7pm! yayyy my only negative comment is they only 3 mini/pedi station so if it's busy, you're going to have to wait. overall, I had a great experience and would go back! read more

Go see Saisha! She is amazing. I have gone to her twice now, and she is hands down (pun intended) the best in the business! She's so sweet and makes you feel super comfortable, and she gets the job done. I literally dragged myself in on Friday and told her how completely awful I was feeling (my head felt like it was about to explode from sinus pressure plus a tension headache), and she totally eased my pain. I felt like I was walking on air by the timeI left. The foot massage and complimentary tea was awesome too! I will be back again...and again... read more

The only reason I didn't give Qua 5 stars - I've yet to try all their services. However based on my initial visit and pedicure I will be returning often. A quiet oasis in the center of mid-market construction and chaos. Friendly, cheerful, and professional staff - and extremely reasonable rates. read more

I absolutely love this place. Everyone is so friendly and the place is very clean. I was recommended to get the massage and facial package and loved it. Wish I had time get my manicure and pedicure too. I walked out of here feeling relaxed and my skin feels amazing with that oxygen. Will be back to get a gift package again for my sister. read more

4 stars for the customer service but 5 stars for my foot masseuse Seisha!!! She was awesome!! Great personality, genuine!! Gave a wonderful foot massage with passion!!! Now how often do you see people actually enjoying what they do? read more

I bought my husband a 60 minute body massage here and it was awful. He left with no relief...just a headache. They spend 15 minutes soaking his feet???? WTF. 15 minutes rubbing his feet (which he specifically had stated he wants no work done) and than they said to leave all his clothes on and they rubbed his back and legs with his thick long sleeve shirt and layered pants on!!!! He couldn't even feel the pressure. Total waste of money!!! And of time. read more

Went in the other day for the Rejuvenate package: $175 for the Oxygen Facial and Classic Massage. My face has been parched lately and my shoulders are a mess thanks to being in front of the computer all day, but unfortunately my visit did nothing to remedy either issue. Three days later, my face feels tight and my forehead is now actually peeling and flaking. The massage, meanwhile, didn't focus on any of the areas of concern I was asked to point out prior to the session. Trips to the spa are a treat that I rarely splurge on unless there's true discomfort--it's a disappointment that my money just went to waste. read more

I always love my experience at Qua! Very friendly staff and consistently superior services has me returning to the spa every other week to get a massage by Rodney or a mani/pedi. I highly recommend taking at least an hour out of your day to relax and enjoy the great ambiance and a friendly face while you pamper yourself. read more

I live right next to this spa and used to frequent it for my pedicures since it was right next door. Their service which was never great has especially become worse. The pedicure I had today barely did the cleanup correctly, didn't apply lotion properly and to top it all smudged the nail polish and the lady who was doing it just shoved my feed under the dryer and left without even repairing the damage. Very sad and I will not be frequenting this place again. read more

4/5 stars for the masseuse I had today. She was very attentive throughout the whole massage. However the entire experience was not as relaxing as other spas I have visited. Checking in was quick and efficient. Offered tea and cookies while waiting.. however the small waiting area was full so we sat at the checkin counter instead. A little awkward but the spa is small and wasn't much of an alternative. My husband and I were promptly taken on time for the massages. The massage itself was enjoyable however it was very distracting due to the noise outside the room. Half way through the music cut off and so the conversation next door about the client's problem areas was difficult to ignore. Person at the reception desk was also either coughing or clearing their throat.. very audible from the room I was in. Also when I purchased the classic 60 min Swedish/deep tissue massage on groupon the original price is listed as $124 ($79 as the Groupon price). However the spa menu lists the 60 min Swedish as $95 and deep tissue as $105. It is still a discount so I can't complain but it felt a little misleading on the "discount" obtained from Groupon. My husband very much enjoyed his massage from his masseuse Gary so that is a plus. read more

When you go ask for Michael. He was so amazing. I cant wait to go back. It felt so good, I didn't want to fall asleep because I didn't want to miss anything. Great atmosphere. Very clean and comfortable. I plan on bringing everyone I know. read more

Just finished my second spa appointment. My experience was even better this time! Outstanding staff, great service. Definitely gonna become a regular at this place. I can't wait till my next massage at QUA! read more

Qua Spa is my second home! I absolutely LOVE this place. Sandy does an extremely great job! She is super friendly & professional. She gets 5+ stars! All staff is really amazing! They provide such a great service! Being a neighbor, I highly appreciate the opportunity to have these awesome people right next door to me. I would absolutely recommend this place to everyone. read more

Today, Tina made my day. I've finally secured a job, but was concerned that my days off didn't work with her schedule. I thought I was going to have to say goodbye to her. She has done my mani/pedis for 28 years, and try to find a salon in my neighborhood, who, from experience, don't do the quality work I expect. Yes. I'm a princess, but I was having separation anxiety. I mentioned this today and she works Sundays. I will now have my nails done perfectly by Tina on Sunday. Also, big shout out to My and Henry, owners of the spa for taking a big risk. Glad that all of your hard work is paying off. read more

Went in today with a couple girlfriends for a much needed massage. Johnathan was my therapist. I have never in my life (and I've had a lot of massages) had such an amazing service. I choose the hot stone 90 minute ($145). Personally I just wanted a little nap after the holiday rush but I ended up with a complete total body experience! I asked for soft pressure and it felt like butter haha. I will definitely be back and I will send all my friends to him!!!! My girlfriends enjoyed their service very much too. Great spa! read more

I came here with a girlfriend for a foot and body massage and we were both really pleased with the service, massage, and atmosphere. I casually mentioned that I needed my Gelish polish removed and they did it for free since I was waiting for my girlfriend anyway. Staff was very welcoming and pleasant. My foot/leg massage was divine - just what I needed to unwind from a workday! I enjoyed the jasmine tea they served as well. A great gem in the the city to get some R&R after a long day! read more

I have come here (almost weekly) since they opened in the Summer of 2012. The therapists have all been knowledgeable and practice some sort of Chinese therapy-- mostly reflexology and/or acupressure, but a couple also do a little shiatsu and/or Thai massage. These methods in addition to traditional deep tissue is exactly what I needed for my injured and tight neck and shoulders. They start with a hot foot soak in tea leaves of your choice, followed by foot reflexology, which is a great way to start relaxing. Afterward, the therapist will work in whatever areas are bothersome to you, and will use whatever method seems most appropriate for your needs. I always request David when I book my appointments now, but Joan, Arnold and Rodney are all very good as well!! ;-) read more

UPDATE: finally, refunded from groupon! _______________________________________ I think the staff is waiting for this posting. Took me a while, but think I should share this. I purchased a groupon deal and was very excited to get a relaxing and enjoyable facial and massage treatment on the date of my birthday. I even added in an additional 30 mins massage to make the experience better. I planned this 2 weeks ahead and even planned the rest of my "day" around this 2.75 hr appointment. I talked to the booking agent, confirmed the services available and made sure again that a female massage therapist was available when I booked. Nothing is wrong with male therapists, but we all have our preferences. On the day of the appointment, was having a great day and even made sure I got to my appointment 30 min early. Then, first thing I see is that I have a male massage therapist. My only request, female therapist. The front desk seemed apologetic and I was starting to feel worried. I tried to find out what options there were. Could we maybe do a facial first and then wait for the female massage therapist. But of course on the day of, they are all booked and really no other option. She did offer for me to come back another day. But come on, it's the actual day of my birthday! How can an alternate day be ok? Given I had 3 hrs planned there, I needed to try and find another location asap or my whole day would be ruined. I didn't even want to sit there to find another place. It took me almost 1.5 hrs to find just a place that had an opening for a massage. Thank god it was great. They did try and call to see if they can book me another date or for me to go back because they had already paid the therapist but that is not my concern. So this is just a review that they were not very conscious to make sure my day was special, relaxing and preferences noted. Not a review on their therapists' skills. Just caution when making an appointment to confirm and reconfirm. Would NOT want anyone else to have had the experience and shock I had. read more

Sandy's manicures have me coming back every time! I used to go to Rosy Heels, and while it's nice to sit there and the ladies are very nice, they don't do as great a job on gel manicures. Sandy is the only manicurist there and takes only one customer at a time so she is not rushed. I also come a little early so I can enjoy tea while I wait :) read more

Recently took my mom to Qua for Mothers Day because they do mani/pedis now! A great addition to an already beautiful location. Mom got a massage while I got my nails done and then we switched! Perfect for a girls day so I'll be back for dad's and grads. First time I tried gel on my nails and so far so good. read more

What a wonderful experience! I received a spa package from my partner and was fortunate enough to spend a couple of hours with the lovely ladies of Qua Spa. Alessandra was amazing, thoughtful and considerate regarding my needs throughout my services. Sandy did an amazing job with the mani and pedi. I definitely left feeling refreshed, relaxed and hope to return soon enough. read more

I had one of the best massages here! The ambience is unlike other foot spa, it's tranquil and upscale, and smells great! My therapist listened to my concerns and worked on the areas I felt sore and I left feeling so much better and relaxed! I will definitely be coming back and bringing my friends! read more

Sandy at Qua Spa gives the best manicure in San Francisco. She pays attention to things that other people don't even seem to know about! The result is a beautiful manicure that lasts and lasts. And Qua Spa is beautiful and serene. It's always a pleasure to be there! read more

I fell into the strong and capable hands of Michael and my stress melted away. It was pure bliss. The decor is beautiful, serene and zen. The welcoming Lavender tea is a big plus. I am a blogger and SF columnist and cover many spas. So I know a rare gem when I found one. Give Qua foot spa a try, it will exceed your expectations. read more

Yelpers, I am a proud mother of a 5 month baby girl but MAN, am I tired. So when my girlfriend said we needed a spa day, we both came up with Qua. I opted to go with a relaxing swedish massage and a pure oxygen facial. My poor tired body was complete putty after my relaxing massage. My face was revitalized with the oxygen facial; i was so dry and dehydrated from breastfeeding. My husband told me he hasn't seen me this relaxed since finding out I was pregnant. I can't wait to go back to Qua for another relaxing day. read more

The place is clean and quiet. Very friendly receptionists and staff. The reason I did not rate with 5 stars is because I asked for a Signature Pedi ($35), specifically for the salt scrub and soak, with a GEL($15) add-on. I mentioned I knew the difference when I called to book my appointment as well as when I WALKED IN for my appointment. My pedicurist decided not to do what I asked for and when I noticed, she simply said they are the same.... I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. They charged me for a GEL Pedicure which I am not complaining about. I don't care that I saved "some" money. I know what I want and when I ask for it, I EXPECT the exact service I ask for. Overall, she did very well on my cuticles. read more

Went to Qua Spa today for the first time for an hour massage. It was HEAVENLY! :D I love their calming setting, and the lady was very soothing, and would ask me throughout the service whether I needed her pressure adjusted which was nice. The music was soft and put me right to sleep. Mind you, I had just gone to get a foot massage two days prior at those $25 reflexology places which left me with almost bruised fingers and super sore shoulders from excessive force. :( The lady concentrated on the areas which I had more soreness in and I felt great and relaxed after. I haven't gotten around to trying their mani-pedi, but it looked like fun and they seemed to have a good selection of nail polish colors. I can't wait to book my couple's spa date with my boyfriend, but maybe I'll book one of their facials next time for myself too. :D read more

Best deep tissue massage I have ever had. Stacey the massage therapist was amazing!!!!!

I loved this place. Rodney was an amazing CMT. The design of this place is phenomenal, very relaxation-inducing. I do wish they had private rooms but there is plenty of privacy, nonetheless. read more

Someone in an earlier review said they pay yelpers to write fake reviews, which is absolutely despicable to make false accusations, especially for small, family owned businesses like this one. So here's my honest (UNPAID) review: My mom and I have been going to My for a facial for years now, and she's the sweetest, most professional person I've met. I've been to several spas for facial treatments in San Francisco, and this is by far the best quality facial. You can see the results immediately, and it leaves your skin brand new with a healthy glow. My works with each individual personally to understand their needs based on their specific skin type/conditions. You can see that she truly cares that you achieve the results you're looking for. Sometimes I feel like she cares more about my skin than I do. Honestly, cannot recommend this spa enough if you're looking for a facial that's worth every dollar! Can't wait until my next visit! read more

So to update on the peel; it was a little crazy. My face was painful and even a little swollen for days... It was Thursday (5 days post peel) before it was done being irritated, and a full week before the peeling stopped. I'm very happy with the way my skin looks now, but for something where I was told there was going to be "no down time" it was kind of crazy. read more

I got a groupon deal for an hour Swedish massage here. Not only was it a great massage but the education at the end was much appreciated. Great, friendly staff that remembers your name and make sure your needs are met. Highly recommend this place. read more

Best place ever! I got a full set of eyelashes and got a pedicure. I felt so stressed free and relax. Everyone was super helpful with me and went beyond what I expected. Will be back and love this place!!!!!!! read more

Came back today for a with Melissa. She worked on all the areas my back and neck that was sore. I will definitely be back again. Ask for Melissa. You won't regret it. read more

i'm not sure what to think about a spa/salon that only has one good masseuse, but an extremely good one. unfortunately, i had a pretty horrific, incredibly painful experience most recently -- waiting for the bruises to come up at the moment. i can no longer recommend this spot, either here on Yelp or in person (as i had been previously). here was my summary of my last massage: "I unfortunately had a pretty brutal experience yesterday with [ ]. I always ask for firm pressure, with [ ], or other masseuses outside of Qua, but I've never been in so much continuous pain ever before -- I asked for the pressure to be softer two times and I actually cried. Additionally, during the massage, he not only applied hard pressure to my muscles, he applied pressure to my bones, including the tops of my feet (which are...primarily bones and skin), and flesh. At points, he was simply rubbing my skin extremely hard, causing a lot of friction and making it feel like I was getting rug burn. I came away feeling like I'd gone through mild physical torture but thinking/hoping maybe this is what my body needs. Unfortunately, my body (not the muscles themselves) today is now tender all over and will likely show bruises in the next couple of days." read more