In my opinion best massage location in Bakersfield and I've been to quite a few, there's only one…read moreother that can compare however the massage therapist here are very friendly and ask what is bothering you and focus mostly on that to allow you the best experience. The gentleman at the front desk is running that place better than most people I've seen run a massage therapy business. He even takes text messages up into a certain part of the evening after the business is closed to try to fit you in and knows what his opens are within 5 to 10 minutes of you texting them. I would love to gate keep this place to myself but I know that they don't need my endorsement for the great things that happen here. Though I won't gate keep the location I will gate keep my therapist (for now) However if I know you personally message me and I'll tell you who she is.. Overall the only place I'll be going to in 2026 unless something changes.

I really wanted to leave a fully positive review because I genuinely enjoyed my massage. The…read moreenvironment was incredibly calming, and my masseuse, Karen, was wonderful. Unfortunately, the experience at checkout completely changed how I felt leaving. When I booked over the phone, I specifically stated that I would be using a gift certificate. Nothing was disclosed at that time about an additional charge. After my massage, I was told I owed an extra $10 because of the age of my gift certificate. I questioned the charge, and ultimately I was not charged the additional $10, but only after I pushed back and questioned why I owed anything at all. The certificate was purchased in December 2024 and states "4x massages," not a dollar amount to be applied toward massages. Hands of Joy has also not increased its massage prices since the certificate was purchased. What concerned me even more was that after I questioned the charge, additional wording was handwritten onto my gift certificate that had not been there when it was originally purchased or given to me. I will be attaching a photo of the certificate for transparency. Terms added after a gift certificate has already been purchased are obviously not terms the purchaser could have agreed to at the time of purchase. I am away for school for months at a time, so naturally it can take me longer to use a multi-massage gift certificate. Being made to feel as though that was somehow an issue, especially over a gift that had already been paid for, took me from feeling completely relaxed to feeling frustrated and belittled. My biggest concern is for customers who may simply pay an unexpected charge without questioning it. California has specific protections surrounding purchased gift certificates, including restrictions on expiration dates and service fees. I would encourage anyone using an older gift certificate anywhere to understand its original terms and ask questions before paying an unexpected additional fee. Karen and the massage itself were wonderful, and I genuinely wish that had been the entirety of my experience. Unfortunately, the way the gift certificate was handled at checkout, and having wording added to it afterward, left a disappointing impression.

Giving this place a 4.5 ! I received a 60 minute deep tissue couples massage. Linda gave me and…read moremassage, and omg she's so damn strong lol. What also stood out to me was that after the massage they used hot rocks, and stretched your body out. Bathrooms were also clean, as well as the rest of the place. I'll definitely be back!

Upon arrival, we were greeted with big smiles and were quickly shown to our rooms. The place is…read moretidy, cozy, and perfectly dim to set the mood. Angela took care of me! I asked for a deep tissue and boy did I get it ! Her forceful strokes really workout my stubborn knots. It felt incredible. My bestie got a deep tissue from Young and he just raved about how great she was! He reported back that her firm and deep strokes were the good kind of hurt. We both agreed that after the ladies truly went deep in order to release muscle tension the hot stones were the cherry on top. Overall, such a soothing experience, we are relaxed and so ready to enjoy Thanksgiving break with family and friends.

Was in need of getting my lower back worked on. Tweaked my back out and had some pain for several…read moreweeks. I needed relief as soon as possible. I reached out to Rissa and she got me in right away. She is very knowledgeable. She has most definitely perfected her craft and knows what she is doing. She explained everything that she will be doing during our session and even gave me some pointer tips to do afterwards. Overall very happy with her service and expertise. Definitely recommend.

Rissa has an incredible gift and she is definitely living in purpose. Her knowledge and healing…read morehands helped provide my body so much relief. I would recommend Rissa to anyone looking to get bodywork or massage services. I just wish she lived closer so I could receive more of her magic.

This is a great little massage spot--simple, no-frills, but very effective. I was helped by Mona,…read moreand she focused on my lower back and legs after hours of driving. She did an amazing job--really worked out the tension without it feeling rushed. I left feeling completely relaxed, and it honestly made the rest of my drive so much more comfortable. If you're on a long road trip and need a reset, this is a solid stop. I'd definitely come back.

I recently came in for an hour massage. I booked my appointment with John and he was great! Amazing…read morecustomer service and very reasonable price.

I've been seeing Dr. Schulze for about a year now, he is not only an amazing, talented…read morechiropractor, he is also a wonderful listener, and genuinely cares about his patients. His staff is very sweet and helpful, and always makes me feel welcome. I love that they offer muscle works massages before being adjusted, in my opinion, it really complements the treatment. I refer all my loved ones struggling with pain to Dr. Schulze, and will only ever go to him!

DR listens and takes everything into consideration. I get the impression this Dr and Staff have…read moregood Medical and Work ethics. Which is sometimes difficult to find in the Bakersfield Medical field. Staff is pleasant. It does get busy at times but the office staff seems to have everyrhing under control.

I have been here twice for a 1 hour couples massage with both experiences being satisfactory. I've…read morecalled ahead to make the appointments and to assure that we have female therapists. The limited language does cause a bit of confusion over the phone, but that's understandable. We have our temperatures checked, are asked to use hand sanitize, and to wear masks during the session. This does make it a bit awkward and difficult to breathe, but again, understandable. The rooms are very minimal and the towels/sheets are low quality, but we are only there for an hour. The ladies have been friendly and accommodating to our specific massage needs. They currently charge $60 per hour and we give $20 tip for each of the ladies so $160 out the door for a bare bones experience, but no complaints from us.

Very good costumer server and great massage well recommend it I like to go there every time I get a…read morechance to relax my body

OMG! I went to see Karen yesterday to try and loosen up my lower back, which has been tight for…read moreweeks and nothing I was doing was working. I made an appointment for the 90 minute hot stone massage and upon my arrival, Karen got right to work. Karen worked every muscle in my back to try and get some movement for me. Needless to say, she didn't disappoint! After completing the massage, my lower back had finally stopped feeling achey and tight. This was the best money I ever spent on myself and I will be making this a part of my workout/recovery routine! Thank you Karen! I look forward to my next appointment. If you're looking for an experienced, competent and comfortable massage therapist, then look no further. I won't go anywhere else!!!

Karen is absolutely amazing!!! Feel great when I leave very relaxing and reviving. Asks what you…read morewant focused on or not. Truly amazing.

My husband and I came in for a couples massage date night and we loved it! As soon as you enter…read moreyou're greeted by the front desk then given a tablet to answer questions to better assist with your preferences of massage! Staff were nice and friendly and great at answering questions as it was our first time there. And for the type of pressure, you definitely get what you ask for! We can't wait for our next massage

Saffron did amazing love going there for microderms she always gives good recommendations and skin…read morecare tips along with guiding me through what she is doing during each process of my facial or microderm treatments!

Karen is the supportive and knowledgeable person you need by your side as you go through pregnancy,…read morebirth and beyond. As a mama pregnant with my third baby who was unhappy with my first two births (first was a traumatic vaginal birth with complications and second was a cesarean) I was looking for someone to help me have a successful vbac. Karen was that someone. Karen is responsive and easy to get ahold of. She also is very open and respectful of your desires and wishes, not trying to push an agenda but also showing all of your options and providing information based on evidence. Karen directed me to several resources which were extremely helpful for me to continue to educate myself further on my own.  She is very positive and encouraging and will help keep you in the right mindset. When I had negative thoughts, she turned them into positive ones. When fear or concern crept in, she gave me the pep talk I needed. When I questioned myself if I could really accomplish what I had set out to do, Karen gently steered me right back to the path of what I really wanted.  Even though I was an experienced mama having my thrid baby, Karen still proved to be invaluable and she was an intergral part of having a postive birth experience. This was my third baby but first time having a doula and it made such a difference! If you are looking for a doula, or even considering the idea of working with one, hire Karen immediately!! You will be so glad you did!

Words cannot express how grateful I am for Karen. She is the BEES KNEES! :) Seriously, this is one…read morecompassionate, caring, insightful, fierce, get it DONE kind of lady. Karen was with me for the birth of my first baby in November 2019 (and will be with me for all future babies if I have anything to say about it). I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone having a baby (hospital or elsewhere). I didn't know too much about doulas before I got pregnant. After reading about them, I thought "that sounds like a good idea"- I had NO IDEA how detrimental she would be to helping me have the amazing birth experience that I had. Throughout the pregnancy, Karen was available to answer questions and give support. When she gave information, it was based on evidence. If I had a question that she didn't know the answer to, she would help me find it. She was (and still is) and amazing resource. When it was time to have the baby, she was the first call I made. I called her when I woke up dripping fluid at 4AM and she picked up the phone. When Karen knew I was close to my due date, she never missed one of my calls. I truly knew I could depend on her to be available. Karen has an amazing, sweet attitude. She was calm and collected- which helped me to stay calm. She was extremely attentive and present to help me through each contraction. Karen helped me breath through contractions and position my body in ways that would ease the intensity. She would offer suggestions, but always encouraged me to trust my instincts and listen to my body. I wanted to labor at home for as long as possible, and I was able to do that without fear - because I knew that Karen was watching and monitoring me, that she has done this before many times, and that she would get me to the birth center in time if it was at all possible. When it came time to push, she gave me helpful feedback to teach me how to get the baby down. She helped me get the baby latched to the breast as soon as possible. Then she held my hands as I got my stitches. I'm telling you... This woman was on her hands and knees with me in the delivery room. She goes above and BEYOND for her mamas. It's not just a job to her, She really is passionate about what she does and she is IN IT with you. I can't fully explain the confidence that gave me though out the birth. Even though my mom and my husband were there- they had no idea what the heck was going on. It was a huge relief not just for me, but for them too, to have Karen there. Since I had never had a baby before, having an experienced professional (she is DONA certified. I'm not gonna have just anyone with me in the delivery room) able to say "this is what might happen next" and "you're doing great" and "this is totally normal" made me feel like I could really have this baby, and do it well. I could trust Karen's wisdom, knowledge, and experience. I could also trust that she was dead set on doing what was best for me and helping me have the birth experience I wanted. She did just that and more. Karen also did postpartum work with us. She taught us ways to help the baby when he got gassy. She helped facilitate breast feeding after my milk came in. She helped my husband and I transition into parenthood by gIving suggestions based on her experience, but also through practical things like helping us do the laundry or watching the baby so we could take a nap. I still call her and ask for her advice when something comes up that I'm unsure about. She has seen a baby come out of me- if that's not a bonding experience I don't know what is. If you have any doubts about hiring Karen- DO IT! You will be setting yourself up for success! There is no one better to have by your side in the delivery room.