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    Shumin Yu, CMT

    4.9 (170 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Therapeutic massage

    Reflexology massage

    Deep tissue massage

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    I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel I need to share my experience to help other customers. Yesterday, I visited this massage spa because I saw that it had many great reviews. Before booking, I called and specifically requested a 90-minute full-body deep tissue massage for relaxation, and I also asked for foot massage because my feet had been very sore. Unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing. My massage therapist was a Chinese woman who seemed to have very limited English. Communication was very difficult. Many times I could barely understand what she was saying, and it became clear that she did not understand my requests because she did not provide the massage I had asked for. During the massage, she repeatedly used her elbow with excessive force around my shoulder blades and along my back. She also performed cupping directly over the middle of my spine and dragged the cups forcefully along that area. She frequently applied pressure directly on my bones instead of the surrounding muscles. Throughout the session, I repeatedly asked her to be gentler because I was in pain. She would reduce the pressure for only a few strokes, then immediately return to using the same excessive force and speed. When she worked on my lower body, she used her forearm to apply very strong pressure along my IT band. The pain was so intense that I cried out. Again, she eased up briefly after I asked, but within moments she returned to the same painful pressure. To make matters worse, she never massaged my feet at all, even though that was one of the main reasons I booked the appointment and specifically requested it when making the reservation. After I got home, my entire body was extremely sore. My husband noticed the severe marks on my back from the cupping. I understand that cupping normally leaves temporary marks I have had cupping many times before but I have never experienced long bruising and discoloration running along the center of my spine like this. This is the first time I have been in so much pain after a massage. Because of this experience, I called the owner to ask whether the therapist was licensed. He told me that everyone working there is licensed. However, based on the way I was treated, I genuinely question whether the therapist had the proper training or qualifications. A licensed massage therapist should understand appropriate anatomy, know where excessive pressure should be avoided, respond appropriately when a client says they are in pain, and provide the service that was requested. The owner did not seem concerned about what happened. He simply said he would let his wife know, and that was the end of the conversation. I am not asking for a refund. My purpose in writing this review is to let the owner know that this therapist provided a very poor experience, could not communicate effectively in English, ignored repeated requests to reduce the pressure, and failed to provide the service I booked. This was without question, the worst massage I have ever received. I sincerely hope no other customer has to go through the same experience. If the therapists at this establishment are indeed licensed, I hope the owner provides additional training and supervision. If not, I hope the appropriate licensing authorities will verify that everyone providing massage services is properly licensed and qualified. I encourage anyone considering this spa to think carefully before booking.

    Katrina D.

    My partner likes to come to Napa to do the floating pods for relaxation. It's not really my thing so I'll drop her off and find somewhere to get a massage. This business will always come up on my search, but since we always decide to come out this way spur of the moment, there's usually no more appointment times available. This time we planned ahead and were able to sync up our appointments. Today I received a 90 minute deep tissue massage from Anna and left feeling extremely rejuvenated. She had me so relaxed that I fell into the deepest sleeps throughout the entire session. I remember waking up often, forgetting where I was. My muscles feel soft like jello and my mood is calm and zen. Anna had the warmest and kindest energy from the moment she greeted me. Even when I mentioned that the pressure was a little too much in a certain area, she was very receptive and adjusted the pressure immediately to my liking. I asked her name at the end of the session and she told me while giving me a warm hug. It was really sweet. Oh and the hot stones were a nice surprise!! There are 2 dedicated parking spots in the back of the building, through a very narrow driveway. And if you pay cash, the price is cheaper than paying with a card. Their online booking system is really easy to use and you can specify which therapist you want to book with. Will definitely be back when visiting Napa.

    Jessica L.

    I have only been here once but will def come back, and have already recommended this place to friends and fam. I had the 60 min Relax & Balance TuiNa Massage. It's normally $75 for 60 min, but if you pay with cash it's $70. She gave deep pressure, used hot stones, and facilitated some stretches that kind of made me feel like I was pretzel shaped. Grace relieved so much tension and knots I had! Place felt clean. It's not a spa but this was an incredibly effective massage for me, and for Napa, the price is GOOD.

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    Grace does an amazing job at targeting my problematic muscle groups and pays attention to my needs.

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    Just go. One of the best massages I have ever had- and I've had lots. These people know what they are doing.

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    What a great massage. They were friendly, easy to book with and when we were running a little late , they didn't give us a hard time

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    Always invigorating and Greg always seems to know which muscles need attention. I'm a regular. And he and Julie are really wonderful people!

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    Great massage! My husband was very pleased!! Will definitely go back there again soon! Thank you!

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    Great massage, the place is super clean and cute. Will definitely be coming back, Highly recommend!

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    Ask the Community - Shumin Yu, CMT

    Do you offer sabadora massage?

    No we dont not our massage is based on Chinese TuiNa

    Do you offer couples massage?

    Yes there are two masseuse and we many couples enjoy receiving our full range of services in the same room at the same time .

    When did you open your new office?

    We decided we would only open when we found the right location. In May we found Dr Arellano’s Gitali Institute we knew it was a perfect. Convenient and easy to find, lots of parking, and a spacious lobby with healthy calming ambiance everything we… 

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    After his massage with Julie, my husband's foot and calf pain disappeared.

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