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.

I was a bit confused at first, but once she started the massage, she was very thorough. Paid…read moreattention to areas of concern. The warming oil was a nice touch as well as the hot oil. Communication is a little difficult unless you speak Japanese. Other than that up

Best massage I ever had ! Such a lovely place ! They are super welcoming ! Offered me waters !…read moreCandy you name it ! , and honestly I felt super relax and welcomed. The massages was super good! Got an hour of massage and it went flying lol will Definitely go back !

Worst massage ever please save your money owner was very rude and has a sour face when you walk inread more

Did not receive a massage but the phone conversation alone deserves a review. Was planning a trip…read moreto Bakersfield and wanted to set something up for the 28th. She called back and informed us that she would not be available because she will be celebrating her anniversary. (I loved that she called back and not left me hanging) She then gave a recommendation of a fellow therapist and asked if it was okay to give my number to them. Thank you for such great customer service and recommending me to your friend. We look forward to their call. We still want to book Nicole the next time we are in town again from all the good reviews on here and Facebook.

Debbie is wonderful! I am 31 weeks pregnant with awful sciatic pain and couldn't bear weight on my…read moreleg. I came in using a cane because it was so painful. After I saw Debbie the next day I felt so much better! She is great with prenatal massages and helped me feel much better!

Debbie has been doing massage for many years. That is evident when she does a massage. She is…read moreabsolutely excellent and will do exactly what you want and need. I highly recommend going to her for a massage.

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!

Literally best massage I've ever had in my entire life. Angela had the perfect amount of pressure…read morewhile hitting all of the pressure points. She could tell when massaging me what areas were tighter and needed extra work. She also mixed in cupping into the massage for an extra $10 which I didn't even know they had. Those stung a bit, but she continued to massage which distracted from that. The stretches at the end were the icing on the cake. Highly recommend

I had a great experience!!! She was friendly and the pressure she used on my back was great!!! I…read morewill definitely come back!!! Super happy!!!

Very Relaxing! The masseuse was excellent! She was very welcoming and friendly! I will happily go…read moreback!

Amazing massage, I would go back again, amazing techniques they use to make your body feel good…read more These therapists are professional at what they do. Great job!

I work out every morning at in shape fitness. I keep getting cards for this massage place on my car…read morewindow which is highly annoying because the cards end up getting stuck in the mechanics of my car door!!! I don't know how many cards I have in my car door.. not to mention everybody else that parks there. I called to kindly ask if they could stop doing that and they acted like that they didn't know what I was talking about. I told them again and they mumbled something and hung up on me. Ok great 7-12 Yet again... more cards on my window after they sent me a message saying they wouldn't do that again. I know it's hard to not know who's car is who's. But mine is the BIG GREEN one. Just stop!

Great massages all around, I had nothing but good experiences. If you want something hardcore use…read moreJenny if you want something nice and pleasant use another lady. Nothing but good experiences

I got a 90 minute massage at this place, and the massage was OK. The lady that gave me a massage…read morewas not the main lady Jenny, and after my massage I tipped her $10 and she asked for more money. This is unacceptable. She really didn't even ask. She said you give me 10 more dollars. Not my favorite interaction

Erica was very unprofessional when calling to book. The place isn't kept up and she was very rude…read moreand unpleasant when I spoke with her. I do not recommend this place. I don't understand how people work in a professional environment and have horrible attitudes. Horrible. SMH

I want to than Erica for really taking her time and making sure that I was relaxed and…read more comfortable. I was not feeling good and really was due for a massage and she was amazing! I will be making an appointment for my wife, her birthday is coming up and she will thank me for sure! 5 STARS

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.

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.