I had a wonderful hot stone massage with Susan. I would place it among my top three favorites. She…read moreapplied light-medium pressure and was attentive to how I felt and where my pain was. I was offered tea or water afterwards which was a nice touch. I found this holistic spa on Spa Finder. Some good friends gave me a gift card after having a baby and I was able to use it here. The location is small but very nice inside. They have a lot of beauty products to test out that are available for purchase as well! My only complaint was the parking. I came on a Saturday afternoon and it took me about 20 mins to find a spot. I still had to walk five mins from a neighborhood to the spa. I would advise you to arrive as early as possible (I showed up 15 mins early) if you plan to come on a nice day during the weekend! I definitely want to check out their facial services.

Is it possible to have a bad massage? Probably not. While I enjoyed my massage here, it was not…read moredeep tissue (which is charged $20 more). More like Swedish. The therapist was nice and we had an interesting conversation, but midway through my massage she had to leave for some reason (not sure why).

You seriously will not find a better massage therapist! She uses very creative ways of somehow…read morefinding and releasing what feels like old spiderwebs in my back, and she gets to those parts that nobody else seems to be able to get to, releasing me of stress and tension that I often hold onto without even realizing it. She's a true miracle worker. I cannot say this enough. Also, she's very reasonably priced. She could charge far more, and I'd still go to Jenn! For EXTRAORDINARY results, Jenn to the rescue!

Before I'd reached the end of my first massage with Jennifer Michels, I knew I needed to book…read moreanother. She is talented and enthusiastic, balancing body knowledge with a soothing touch. She's also really fun to chat with. Jenn has a clear passion for the body and you will definitely feel it in her work on yours. I particularly enjoy her use of heat therapy on me: to release tension in my shoulders and upper back she uses steaming hot towels that seem to make my muscles melt. It's such a relaxing and wonderful experience. Jenn's been performing massage at Moonshadow for 13 years, and I can see why - the little studio in the back of the salon is such a sweet space. It seems perfectly suited to her and is a great place for a getaway (if only a 60 minute one). If you're looking for a spot of self care, book an hour with Jennifer Michels.

Nina was very professional, friendly, and warm throughout the entire session. She quickly…read moreidentified the areas causing my pain and applied the right techniques to provide real relief. Her communication was clear and transparent, which made it easy to trust her from the start. As someone who works in healthcare, I appreciate the value of quality soft tissue work. I also work out 4-5 times a week, lift weights, box, and train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, so my body takes a lot of wear and tear. Combined with the stress of work, regular massage has become an important part of my recovery, and Nina delivered exactly what I needed. Her pricing is fair, and the quality of care is excellent. If this resonates with you, I highly recommend booking a session with Nina. Take care!

I have been a client of Nina Stavinga for years and she is one of my favorites. The pressure she…read moreuses is just right and based on our brief conversation before she begins. When I leave I feel refreshed and ready to get back to tackling whatever was twisting me into a pretzel. That reminds me, I need to make another appointment to see her very soon.

I reached out to Eli to treat myself to a birthday massage, and I was far from disappointed. Eli is…read morewarm, intuitive, and a skilled practitioner. He took care to make me comfortable and was very attentive when I shared about how my body is doing. The massage was all around wonderful... I cannot wait to book my next one!

I guess there is little on this Earth better than a satisfying massage. I've had my second massage…read morewith Eli and am more awestruck than I was the first time. From the moment you sit down to talk to him about what is going on with your body, his full attention is fixed on you. Its hard to explain but you will become aware that you are being completely heard, and that all of your concerns are being noted and affirmed. I am very adamant about having deep tissue massage, and recently had one elsewhere that got down to the grizzle, but didn't feel loving. Eli combines a great sensitivity with his strong pressure. He encourages you to sigh and breathe when he hits a rough spot (and oh man did I have some bad knots in my shoulders...). He has incredible touch. I literally felt like I was floating afterwards and sort of rested for a good 10 minutes before I got up. Again, the benefit of this not being a salon but at his home is that you are not being ushered out in a hurry. I felt so cared for and relaxed. You have no idea what you are missing until you experience an Eli massage. Either you'll believe me or you wont, but know that you'll only benefit inexplicably from one of the two options.

You're not paying for luxury spa deep relaxation vibes here. Rooms aren't separated other than by…read morethe divider thingy, so you can definitely hear surrounding areas. That's alright though since the Thai massage itself was great. I made an appointment for a 90 minute Thai herbal massage. I've had other Thai massages in the past, so I decided to try the one with the herbal pouch to see how that would be. I filled on the intake paperwork and you can point out areas you want more focus on and areas you want them to avoid. Cayla was my assigned masseuse, and she was really attentive and made sure the pressure and such was alright. She checked to make sure I was okay being stepped on, and I was like oh yes please. I absolutely loved how much more stepping and stretching there was at this place compared to the other places I've tried. I didn't get "beat up" as bad in comparison, but it was still really nice. The herbal portion was a heated herbal pouch and she'd tap that at various areas during a portion of the massage. The heat felt pretty great. There were times where she had to step out to talk to someone or someone needed to talk to her, but the massage itself was excellent. If I had unlimited funds and was closer to Malai Thai Massage, I'd be getting these a lot more often!

This place is awesome! I love traditional Thai massages, I always think the stretching techniques…read morerecalibrate any kinks and stiff areas that won't budge. The massage "rooms" are more so one large room with private sections divided by curtains. You may or may not hear other patrons but it's never bothered me. I'm usually pretty immersed into the service I'm getting and they do play relaxing music. It's clean, quaint and cozy-- although not a "luxury" spa environment I believe the massages absolutely compensate for it. I've also found this place to be a bit more on the affordable side compared to other Thai massage spots in the Bay Area. There are even 30 min services that run on average below $60 which I love. I've came once to just get a 30 min upper body massage because of a stiff shoulder and I swear they helped me so much with it. I've already recommended other people to try this place out and they love it :) I know these ladies go through a bunch of people daily and this is hard work yet I always feel like they really take the effort to become accustomed to your body's needs.

I made the commitment to regular body work when an imbalance of stress and life challenges were…read moretaking a toll on my health. When my massage therapist moved, I didn't know if I would be able to find someone who was both as skilled and as good a personality fit. Luckily, I did. Helena is a warm light as she greets you for a massage treatment. She is a kind and giving soul, which is reflected in her work. She takes the time to listen to your needs and understands how human emotion and experiences effect the body. I not only feel terrific when I leave, I also gain new perspectives on how to participate in my body's recovery and relaxation. Massage with Helena has been essential for me in managing chronic back, shoulder, and neck pain as well as the stresses of life that play out in the rest of my muscles and bones. Helena is a very professional, highly-skilled massage therapist. I recommend her for anyone searching for a massage experience that leaves you feeling relaxed, restored, and rebalanced.

I've been seeing Helena for years. Her unique somatic therapy helped me feel more safe and present…read morein my body. Highly, highly recommend, esp to complement talk therapy (I originally found her through my therapist's referral).

Julie is amazing. She can do whatever type of massage you're in the mood for (quiet relaxation,…read moretherapeutically targeting a specific problem, general maintenance, etc.). I have the typical deskworker's problems, with a tight neck and shoulders but weak back side, and I leave feeling like new kinds of motion are available to me. It's the same kind of creativity and insight that you find with really great yoga instructors, where it's balanced, intentional, and nothing I would have thought of to do myself. She's the best!

I found a diamond masseuse. She definitely knows how to address the muscles and fascia to address…read moreyour stiff muscles. Very strong hands and love the hot stones and other techniques she does to stretch out the muscles.