TL:DR I was so thankful, I went to the bank and came back with more cash for tip Storytime: So I got woken up in the middle of the night by the pain in my shoulder and into my neck. This wasn't a good thing because I am supposed to be leaving for a trip tonight. Luckily, they have online booking. So I got on and made myself an appointment for as soon as they open for a focused massage. OMG Lucy is a lifesaver! She worked very hard on my very very very tight shoulder and neck for an hour! She also recommended me some other services that would help and explained why and how they would help. I was in so much pain I opted in to the suggestions. I am so glad I did. She explained what was happening in my body and why my shoulder and neck were so tight. We had light conversation, which I didn't mind, and we even had some laughs. I usually tip in cash so I had brought some cash, but I was so thankful I went to the bank and came back to tip her extra today. I cannot wait to go see her again and definitely go before it gets this bad so that both she and I aren't suffering too much. Thank you! read more

Great service for the cost. So many of the massage centers in Marin are over the top expensive. Renovia is reasonably priced and the people that work their do a great job. read more

I signed up for an hour foot massage and felt like I got the works from "Ken"! In an hour he did my feet and my back and arms and I was sooo relaxed. Plus the pressure was great because I can be a bit ticklish if not done right. Great!!! read more

I went to Renovia in Novato for a 70-min deep tissue massage, which cost $80. The masseuse was fine and the massage was satisfactory. However, when I stopped by the front desk to leave a $20 cash tip, the woman at the front desk said that I should give a bigger tip because my masseuse worked so hard on me that her thumbs were sore. I asked her how much she suggested, and she replied that I should leave "$20 or at least $10." So I added another $10 for a total tip of $30. I found this request extremely rude and unnecessary. My original tip of $20 was already more than the standard 20% gratuity, and I did not appreciate the request to leave more money. I will not be returning to Renovia. read more

I went here a while back for a bit of relaxation with my mom and sister. 5 stars for comedic experience, 3 stars for the massage experience. This place gets 5 comedic stars for massaging my sister in a literal shower and for massaging my mom in a hallway with bright lights and therapists constantly walking by and washing their hands nearby. I got the semi-private room next to my sister's shower. I'm laughing just thinking about it. Unfortunately the massages themselves were just kind of meh, not great, not bad. I much prefer a place on the other side of town which I believe is cheaper and an overall better experience. read more

Renovia Massage Center - Massage table in a shower... that's a first - Reflexology Near Me - Novato, California

I love this place. It is clean and the prices for massage are very good. Get the membership for an even better deal.

It hurt SO good! Decided to give this place a try since I was having an issue with my hamstring. It just felt tighter than usual and I haven't been able to run full speed for about 2 weeks. I asked Helen to focus on that area plus my neck and shoulders from being on a computer all day. She really felt like she had such a good grasp of the anatomy of each muscle and how to work it just right. I asked for a deeper/stronger pressure so this was not the relaxing type of massage but that was based on the direction I gave her. She definitely kept checking in with me on level of pressure preference. I was able to run full speed without any issues the next day and my neck and shoulders felt much less tense. I signed up for a membership and plan on coming here every 2 weeks minimum. read more

I'm giving Renovia a 4 star rating. Maybe 3, maybe 5. I'm so confused and conflicted. The price was right. $65 for 70 minutes. The massage began with an over the sheet massage. I like strong pressure. I got it, but I don't like knuckles? elbow? whatever it was directly on my spine. It was painful. I asked for softer pressure and she complied. I was having trouble with my left hip. I had a full butt cheek massage. Weird, but my hip doesn't hurt anymore. In an attempt to apply firm forearm pressure, Jenny came up on table, straddled me and it was a complete fix for any shoulder pain. I wish I would have gotten a better foot massage but my two biggest problems are so much better. Oddest massage I've ever had. A good one, but startling. read more

Well, I just got my first massage since this whole COVID thing started. I feel so amazing. It feels kinda like an out of body experience. My muscles are so excited and happy. My Practioner's name was Micheal. I usually ask for a female, but he was very, very good. He was especially good with the hips and shoulders. They close the doors for changing, but leave a cloth divider and the doors open during the appointment. The side door was left open as well for airflow. It got a bit noisy with the doors open, but, I understand why. I wore a mask the whole time and everyone there does as well. read more

With over 20 years of back pain from a car accident and later back surgery, I've visited many massage locations. Almost seeing one every other week, it's been hard with this current pandemic and it has been over 4 months since I have had one. With this and a decline in working out, my new chiropractor visits have helped, but definitely not the same. That being said, I have probably had the BEST massage EVER at this location!! To comply with safety, its 100% outdoors and I was the only client. Somewhat scared with female masseuse because they either lack the arm strength to even notice anything being done, or have to use their dull elbow to make any impact, Lucy gave 90 minutes of some intense deep tissue I have not felt in a long time. It's rare to trigger goosebumps from hitting a key spot, and the amount of goosebumps she triggered were too many to count. Will definitely visit this place again, and it would be a drive for many of my friends who suffer the same as I, but would say it's worth it!! Only suggestion: install hooks to hang clothes, storage bin to put personal belongings in. Maybe towel on floor (weird with bare feet on outdoor patio floor by table). This will bring A to A+ grade! read more

Looooovee this place Super kind staff. Clean and peaceful environment. Staff with varying specialties so you are sure to find what you like! They are more affordable than most places but do great work. They have great hours as well. I love to book with Ken when I go. He has such strong and stable hands and really goes deep without loosing control and slipping. His massages are PURE bliss and really help to loosen the body up. I highly recommend Renovia and Ken. This is coming from someone who has had back troubles for 14 years and has gotten many massages! read more

Luccccccyyyy!!! I'm so reluctant to post this because this woman needs no introduction! And spiking her demand will only worsen my opportunities to see her. I became a member in visit 5, should've done it on visit one is my only regret. read more

So far, so good! I signed up for a membership and my first massage with WENDY was amazing. I have neck and shoulder issues and Wendy's expertise really made a difference - her focused attention didn't allow the tension to remain! Just the right pressure without being too firm or too soft. I feel MUCH better and plan to make this part of a regular schedule. read more

I live in Marin County, and I've been looking for the good place for the deep tissue massage. Luckily, I found Renovia Massage which was recommended to me by my friend and I booked deep tissue massage with Ken. Since then I have already booked six massages with Ken. I love his 90 min deep tissue massage, especially when he adds hot stones!!! I can really recommend Ken as a professional and skillful massage therapist!!! read more

Just had a great massage at Renovia. I had been waiting and waiting for them to reopen and was finally saw that they are doing outdoor massage on their completely private patio. Had my temperature checked before the treatment and the masseuse was wearing a mask. You can check their website for other safety precautions they are taking. Quality of the massage was comparable to what I have had before here and I have been coming here almost since they opened a few years ago. They don't do any face work right now due to Covid precautions, but all the work on my back and shoulders and legs were very good. Happy they are open again - my body feels so much better after this massage. I will be coming back frequently! read more

Yesterday my wife and I shopping all day, my wife say she in a little back pain and her feet sore so I decided to take her to Renovia Massage Center. This is our third time there and I didn't know what kind of help they would do for us so I booked 1.5 hours for her and myself. My wife got Tina and wanted deep tissue massage and I got Helen. I have to say that these two massage therapist were very good and we booked another appointment with them next week. We both came out of there feeling like I just woke up and ready to go again. Thank you Renovia Massage Center I give you 5 stars rating read more

I made an appointment for a hot stone massage; I've had a few ... and I'm always a little disappointed. Jenny was my massage therapist, she was quiet (which I appreciated), she used the right pressure for massaging my flared up body (lupus/fibromyalgia) and about forty minutes in, she went and got hot stones to use on me. The entire staff is friendly. I'm big on hands and feet as well as chest and front of body being massaged ... that didn't happen. I little fist to the foot, and some snapping of my fingers between hers for the hands. read more

I was overcharged. I got a sixty minute massage and I was charged $95 instead of $75. Nobody has responded to my email and I can't believe they would rather lose my business. I guess that's how it ends. Well, I thought others who look at reviews would want to know. read more

I was looking for a good deep tissue massage in Novato and someone from Nextdoor recommended Lucy from Renovia. My first visit was early July and I have returned once per week since then. I have tried the hot stones, Chinese Herbal medicine, aromatherapy, and the cupping--all were incredible and perfect for different reasons. Lucy will tailor your massage to what your body needs at that moment, she checks in regularly about the pressure, she has a strong touch where needed, and a lighter touch where needed, she is upbeat, positive, and attentive. She has gotten knots out of my neck, shoulders, lower back, and quads. I feel amazing after each session. The facility is clean, quiet, and the prices are reasonable. I am grateful to have found this place. read more

Mary is amazing!! I am an ultrasound tech so I have lots of shoulder and arm pain. Every time I come here and see Mary I leave feeling brand new and all my aches and pains are gone! read more

Beware..notorious for overcharging. ALWAYS check and question your bill when you pay. I've been patroning Renovia for several years, but only regulary in the last 6 months when I signed up as a member. The last straw was my last visit when I was told my massage was $80 when I again, to the same lady who is the owner at the desk, reminded her I was a member and should be only $65. Every time I come in, she questions my membership, even though it's right on her screen, or tells me it expired. She then proceeds to charge my CC and still charged me the non-member rate, I corrected her and she became short with me. I showed her the total she charged me and replied, she didn't know how that happened. With an attitude, she credited my card and recharged it for the correct amount. Never did she apologize. After I signed the receipt, I said "thank you", she responded with "yes" and then I said "have a good evening" she made some noise like, uhum. Very unprofessional and rude. This overcharging happened during my last 4 visits. Two times before this visit, the same lady (owner) overcharged me and told me she would credit me on my next visit. My next visit, I reminded her of the credit, but because of all of the add-on's during my 1-1/2 hr session, she once again overcharged me, even with the credit!. You would think she would know me by now and that I was a member. I'm sure I was over charged on past visits, but never looked at my bill as I was too relaxed to think about checking what I was being charged. These people try to upcharge you with other services during your massage such as cupping, hot stones, aromatherapy, etc....A few months ago, one of the massagers told me my tip was not enough! I told the owner and never booked this massuse again. I AM DONE WITH THIS PLACE. They bring disgrace to Novato. There are many other massage spas in the area that treat their customer with respect and honesty. read more

My initial impression was favorable. So much that I purchased a package deal. My sig other and I did a couples massage both times we went. I know my first experience was better than his but we chalked it up to an old back injury and him not communicating his needs clearly. I purchased a membership package for myself and a few weeks later we booked again. This time it was uncomfortable from the moment we entered. We requested female only, when we arrived that wasn't an option. When we tried to cancel and reschedule they where able to accommodate us. At one point during my massage the gal was lifting the cover and pointing/touching my thigh whispered something to her co-worker and they giggled. Idk about anyone else but there's nothing quite like being naked in an unfamiliar environment with strangers speaking a language you don't understand followed by a laugh. Perhaps they weren't fans of my tattoo, who knows. Doesn't matter. The whole situation felt awful. I never went back. All the other reviews sounded so wonderful. I wanted to have a similar experience(s) instead I purchased a package I never used. read more

I got a appt the same day which was great! Jenny is the go-to person for a deep massage! I was so shocked how affordable the prices for a hour massage was! I will diffently be coming back and seeing Jenny! Ask for Jenny! read more

I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with a back injury, so I stopped here on my way home to get some relief. The place is clean and professional looking, but I am not sure this is the place to go if you have an injury. The receptionist gave me a drawing and asked me to mark the sensitive parts of my body (I found that to be a little strange). Jason was the massage therapist assigned to me. The pressure was good, but his limited English was a big negative. I was trying to explain where and why certain parts on my body hurt, but he said he did not speak English. The only way he knew that something really hurt was if I made painful sounds as he worked on me-not good. I may come back for a regular massage, but this is not the place for fixing injuries. read more

My husband and I had massages yesterday at Renovia for the first time. His masseuse was Maria, mine was Ken. We had Swedish massages. I paid extra for hot stones, which was heavenly. We were very satisfied with our massages, so bought the Club package. We'll definitely be back again. read more

I love this place best last minute massage in Marin that's a real full body massage. They give an excellent massage I am a CMT and I can be picky every single therapist is amazing! read more

I had an hour foot massage with helen. A M A Z I N G And very affordable. The center is very friendly and quite lovely inside. Online appts. Awesome place read more

Best massage in town for the money, Jenny and Tina are the best, it's like they know what part of my body hurts. I'm usually out after the first 15 minutes, I come back around when I'm asked to turn over. The ambiance is also very soothing, nice lighting, smooth music and heavenly hands. Couldn't recommend it more, had high end spa massages in the past and this is better, give it a try. read more

I was nervous-- reviews for this place have either 5 stars or 1 star. I was really hurting for a good Massage and I called in for a same day appointment. Jason was my therapist. He gave me the firm massage I wanted for my back but was also tender and soft around my neck and jaw due to TMJD pain. He checked in often. I fell asleep once or twice and he just kept going. I made sure to tip well-- it was a pretty damn good massage and I'd be hard pressed to try to find much of anything wrong with the whole experience. read more

I tried this place for a deep tissue massage and booked the 90 min. I explained to the masseuse (term loosely applied) that my left ankle and calf has a torn tendon and be careful in that area. She wanted to confirm the area and held my RIGHT ankle... The massage started with the slathering of some sort of perfumed oil, with the requisite pressure, etc. The room was massively overheated,stuffy and not particularly welcoming.During the face down portion of the experience my sinuses slammed shut like steel plates. The remainder of the back "massage" was done with me resting on my elbows.... with a tissue in hand. After about an hour it was obvious that the massuese had run the gamut of her knowledge, proceeding then to fill the time with a worthless body rub ( stated by another reviewer also). Clearly the person had little or no training in bodywork.... At the end of all this I left a tip on the table in the room, coming back to the front desk the masseuse was standing there holding the tip and said " that's it for 1.1/2 hrs? having never been shaken down for a bigger tip for a massage, I gave her a few more notes and immediately left - vowing never to return. The bathroom I used had no T.P and an overflowing waste bin. I told the front desk who said she would get someone on it. Like I said earlier, never to return read more

I got a last minute appointment because I haven't had a massage in way too long. I got in with David who is a strong dude. The massage was quite intense because I haven't had a massage for so long. It was good though since I'm a big fan of deep pressure massage. The music was nice, super relaxing and the rooms spare, but clean. It's definitely no frills. I lay down on the table and when David walked in he immediately went to work. No idle chit chat (i.e., time wasting) here. They have a membership I'm thinking of joining to get discounts on massages, but for the first one I paid full popl which is very, very reasonably priced ($60/60 min). I will be back! read more

Renovia Massage never disappoints. The massages are always thorough and consistent. The prices are very reasonable and I've never been turned down for a time slot that I've requested. This my favorite massage center. Always professional and courteous. Renovia is first class! read more

I had a great experience with Lucy. She checked in regularly during a 90-minute deep tissue massage to make sure I was feeling good. She was attentive to my body and the couple of requests I made throughout the massage. read more