I got the Advanced Lymphatic Lift Facial and it was AMAZING. The spa is so relaxing and serene and Paola does magic with her hands. I got super behind on my forehead botox and after this treatment the wrinkles were almost completely gone immediately after the treatment. I left looking so glowy and hydrated that my sister said it looked like I had a filter on while we were FaceTiming. Will definitely do it again! read more

I've had many great experiences here since I first went many years ago. Most recently, I had a 2-hour Bliss massage with Sue and a lymphatic drainage treatment with Gabriella. Both were exceptional. Highly recommend! read more

Charming and relaxing spot in the heart of Venice. Liz is the absolute BEST!! She is so knowledgeable, gentle, intricate, detailed, and loving on my skin. I leave relaxed and glowing every time. Also the products they offer have changed the health of my skin tremendously. Cannot recommend this place enough ‍ read more

Paola gave me the best facial I've ever had! She was so kind and gentle, she not only took great care of my skin, she took great care of me. I can't wait to go back to Spa Sophia! It was an amazing experience that I've already recommended to all of my friends. Paola is the best!!! read more

Liz C. is a stand out esthetician at this sweet little spa right on Abbot Kinney. I've been following Liz for fifteen years. She really takes time to learn about my skin and customize my facials. Her facials are the most relaxing and luxurious I've had. She's thorough with extractions, gives an amazing massage and I leave with glowing skin every time. Her knowledge of skin and product ingredients is impressive and it's obvious that skincare is Liz's passion. She really knows her stuff. We nerd out on the science of skincare and she keeps me motivated to stay on top of my routine. I highly recommend! read more

I went to Spa Sophia after my arms liposuction and I saw Paola for post surgery lymphatic drainage massages. She is absolutely AMAZING! She is knowledgeable, accommodating with her schedule and simply a pleasure to be around. Recovery after surgery is a journey and Paola is helping me SO much, my arms are smooth, my pain subsided and the swollen feeling I had is going away in record time. I rarely write reviews but Paola definitely needs one. I am planning to see her also for facials because her skin is absolutely perfect, I hope she will share her "secret for spotless face". If you aren't scheduling an appointment with her you are missing out. read more

Came back for an advanced facial with Liz and it was AMAZING! She is so great, the facial massage is divine, couldn't recommend her more!

I waited all pandemic to get my facial. Kim gave me the glow from within. I felt so beautiful that I wanted to cry. She was education based and taught me so much about my skin. She is analyzing my current products to figure out what's a better fit me. It feels empowering to know that I can take care of my skin while Kimmy is not there. She had such great energy. It set me up for a great day. The spa is very relaxing and zen like. It's on the quiet side of Abbott Kinney so you can get in and out easily. I am so happy I decided to get my post pandemic facial at Spa Sophia. read more

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I love the intensive facial that I received from Liz. It was very relaxing and I left with my skin glowing. She also recommend products to reduce my melasma and I am happy to report its working. The spa itself is so cute and I will be coming regularly. Love my skin! read more

The derma plane facial at spa Sophia is an absolute must have. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and the results of the treatment are absolutely stunning - my skin feels so much smoother and brighter! The procedure itself was quite relaxing; Liz Canalis is my go to aesthetician. I felt very comfortable throughout the session. She made me feel comfortable and took great care to make sure everything was being done safely and hygienically. read more

Total newbie to waxing my down under lady parts. And this was a great experience for something that totally scared me and freaked me out. I was expecting to walk out like a cowboy for the rest of the day, but afterwards - no pain and no issues! Booking reservations online are great. Sophia is super friendly, chatty and relaxed. Hooray! read more

Facials by Liz Canalis @Spa Sophia are THE BEST. Currently been getting hr Advanced Facials and Dermaplane which is amazing!!! I have been a client of Liz's many years and can only highly recommend her. Plus the space at Spa Sophia is super grounding and relaxed. Definitely an excellent spot to recharge battery in this oh so hectic world. Well worth every penny!! read more

I had a fantastic Esalen massage with Michael a couple weeks ago. The motion used in the massage is so soothing and Michael has a really nice touch. Firm but also gentle at the same time. He really helped me to loosen up and worked out some serious tension in my body. I left feeling relaxed and uplifted by Michael's upbeat energy. I also had some brow maintenance done by Vanessa and it was top notch. I really like my brows to look natural and Vanessa listened to me and was very precise. It was nearly painless and took so much less time than if I sat down to do it myself. Vanessa really goes above and beyond for her clients. This place is small but very cozy and has such a dedication to high quality services. I'll definitely be going back here again soon. Highly recommended! read more

This place is a beautiful oasis in the heart of Venice Beach. Right near some chic restaurants and bars on the ultra hip Abbot Kinney Blvd. Special recommendation for massage therapist Kaethe. She is truly gifted. I walked out of there in a state of bliss. Highly recommended read more

Shady business practices. Will not return! **Update: manager reached out shortly after this post and was nice enough to refund my spa treatment and apologized. I added a star back but will still not return personally. ** So my fiancé and I are getting married in less than two weeks and we're told that hydra facials were THE best thing to get before the wedding to look our best. So I did some research (knowing nothing about facials) and found that Spa Sophia was the best rated place near us and the rates seemed reasonable for the procedure. (More expensive than most for common things, but average for this as t is specialized) So my fiancé booked two hydra facial appointments for two weeks in the future. As we arrive, we cannot find the place because the sign is pretty small, but we locate the spa and go upstairs. Once inside we are asked "so who's getting the facial and who's getting the massage?" I should have known then this may not go like I expected but ignored that sign. I told them we both had appointments for facials. She apologized and had us fill out the paperwork. I finished my paperwork first so I went back to get started. Very polite people! I mentioned that I had never done this before but was told how great hydra facials were. The lady said, "oh, you're doing a hydra facial, go ahead and get ready and I'll go get the machine." So like 10 minutes later she comes in and says there is only one hydra facial machine so I agreed it was better for my fiancé to get the fancy one. She said she thought an oxygen facial (whatever the hell that is) would be ok for me. At this point I assume I am getting some lesser cheaper facial and am ok with it. Annoyed I couldn't get what I booked but was going to make the most of it. Procedure was ok, and the technician was actually good with extractions. When I was getting ready I looked up the procedure and found it was even MORE expensive than the one I had scheduled and NO ONE said a damn thing about it. I'm actually quite furious now. But trying to be a good boyfriend, I decide not to make a scene. Thats some shady shit. If you up-sell a person you have to let them know there's a price increase!! I would NEVER have paid that much money for a stupid facial. This was presented to me as an ok alternative... not a more expensive and less effective procedure. Honestly it was so much money flushed down the toilet because there isnt any difference in the after effects of this treatment or the ones you can get for about $45 elsewhere. I get similar results (minus the extractions) from using a Foreo Luna 2 at home and it's $199 to own for the rest of your life. Not for 45 minutes or so of your time. Stay away from this place or if you do go, ask for every price for anything they mention up front. read more

Had the best experience at Spa Sophia. Liz is extremely knowledgeable about skin types and products. First of all, the spa is the cutest, their cleanliness was noticed right upon arrival! Liz's hands were gentle on my face, and her massage pretty much put me to sleep. My thing is EXTRACTIONS! I love extractions. I walked out of their not wanting to leave, the environment was so ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, like a beautiful dream. I looked in the mirror and Wow! I was glowing! Ask for Liz, she's the best!! read more

Let me start by saying... the ladies at the front desk are SO sweet. When booking with my tricky schedule they are so patient & do everything they can to accommodate me! Even calling back when openings arise. Right when you walk in they greet you and are both so lovely! I've had two facials here. A signature facial wit Annette and a hydro facial with Robyn! They were both extremely knowledgeable and kind. Recommended products that they both sell or i could grab from whole food. I had seen GREAT results so far. I will continue going every three weeks! Highly recommend this little gem! read more

Robyn is so knowledgeable, she massaged my face to contoured perfection and despite bringing her a face full of clogged pores she had to extract, I'm not the tiniest bit red. I've had - no exaggeration - hundreds of facials from dozens of great estheticians and she's the holy grail Went for my second facial. It was even better than the first. I'm not claiming she's a medical professional but.... Robyn is the first person to identify and remedy the source of my migraines. She's legit guys. At the very least, you'll leave glowing, at most you'll leave a new person free of blackheads AND headaches. read more

Holy smokes! Tara gives the best massages. I highly recommend getting a massage from her! She is absolutely amazing and definitely knows what she Is doing. Look no further! read more

DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LEGITIMATE DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE. I am so upset and disappointed with Spa Sophia. I booked a 90 min deep tissue massage for my husband for his birthday, as this is all he asked for. After viewing all the positive reviews, I figured I'd go ahead and book the appointment. Upon arrival, my husband filled out paperwork explaining any injuries (he has an injury on his foot and specifically stated to beware of this issue). He had been looking forward to a relaxing massage for a while and couldn't wait. My husband called me shortly after the massage stating it was absolutely the worst massage he had ever experienced, which came as a complete shock as my husband is the last person to ever make a complaint. He told me the massage was hardly a massage (let alone deep tissue) and could be more described as a back rub with little-to-no pressure, the note regarding his foot injury was explicitly ignored and led to further injury, and customer service assistance was minimal and unhelpful upon voicing his concerns after the massage. I am to say the least extremely unhappy with how this experience went, and highly recommend people go elsewhere for massage services. read more

Ayla at Spa Sophia is a QUEEN GODDESS. I've been getting massages regularly for years and she is by far the best technician I've ever met. The experience heals you; mind, body, and soul. Do yourself a favor and book a massage ASAP. read more

I booked a massage and a facial for my graduation/pre-wedding gift to myself, and I'm so glad I did! The facial: Sophia fell ill the morning I was scheduled, but the receptionist called and got me rescheduled that afternoon. She also gave me a great discount for the inconvenience; excellent customer service! I saw Natasha later that day and WOW WOW WOW, my skin feels amazing. She was incredibly knowledgeable about skin care and gave me so much advice about my own skin issues. She also recommended products that would help with my rosacea, as well as products that would just be good to incorporate into my routine - she wasn't pushy about it though, she wrote everything down and gave me names and websites to look at. My skin is glowing. I mean seriously, I never understood that term before now. My under-eyes look heaps better too. The massage: Believe the hype, Connie has magic hands.... and elbows. My shoulders and neck were killing me, and my quads were so tight I was having trouble getting into my car. If she sensed the slightest tension she would make quick work of the area, it was honestly so great. I'm working out 5 days a week before the wedding, and I'm sore, but after that massage I'm not tight - I can move! I actually found the price to be quite reasonable compared to other spas. Bliss, Claudalie, and spas located inside major hotels all charge more but have poor reviews. I would say Spa Sophia is 50% pampering yourself and 50% self care. After this visit I feel like these are things I should be doing not just for my vanity, but for my health. read more

I'm convinced Kim is the best esthetician in the world. She does magic work and says everything she's doing as she's doing it (which I love). She is so meticulous and knows exactly what she's doing. She looked through all of my products and told me which to use and which to not as well as recommending other non expensive ones. I'd get a facial from her every day if I could. I'm moving to NY next week and while I'll miss a lot about LA, getting facials from Kim is at the top of the list. Also felt very safe and clean going during COVID. read more

I've never dealt with acne til early October of last year. Went to different clinics to get help but nothing worked. If anything, my skin broke out more. Been on sprinolactone and birth control for how many months now but it was when I went to spa Sophia recently that my skin actually got better. Kimberly gave me tips on how to take care of my skin at home and the facial she did really helped my skin a lot. My acne has dried up and shrunk and now my scars are lightening up already with just the first visit in the clinic. I highly recommend this clinic. They do not try to get you to spend a lot and they really invest their time in helping their clients. read more

The flutter of angel wings. The way light must feel dancing a breeze through leaves. The lightness of the body swirling through gentle, warm tides. If music were made of touch. All of this. And I thought I was going in for a simple facial. All tea candles in beautiful white ceramic lotus blossoms aside. All tiny succulents on a tiny shelf aside. All beach breeze blowing through a bungalow vibe of Spa Sophia's slice of heaven on earth aside. All soft-volume, deeply-relaxing music, just this side of cosmic aside, my facial with Amanda was Divine. Intuitive, inquisitive, masterful. Five stars are not enough to light the sky of this review. A galaxy may suffice. I have had the pleasure of Spa Sophia's facials twice now and advise you, while still under the swoony influence of my treatment today, get your beautiful face down to Spa Sophia and ask for Amanda or Robin. (Though I have a feeling that given the quality of these facials, you would be literally in good hands with any one of the specialists curated to work at Spa Sophia.) Tell them heaven sent you. Or the angels themselves. You can thank me later as you float away on your own private cloud. Grateful. read more

I have been a client at Spa Sophia for almost 6 years now. All of the estheticians are skilled at what they do. Each of them are also informed about the products that the spa carries as well, which are amazing. I've been using ISun for years now and more recently, Cosmedics. Robyn and Kim are my favorites. The reason I am writing though is to rave about the Abhyanga Massage I received from their wonderful massage therapist Connie. This treatment is above and beyond. Connie has a truly kind and nurturing presence. She is skilled at what she does and is gentle in her touch, yet, is able to target areas of tension and find points where more massage is needed. I felt 100% cared for. The Abhyanga Massage in particular is a must-do. The oils Connie used felt amazing, hours after my treatment. There are herbs in the oil that calm your body. Go and get a massage with Connie. You will be glad you did! read more

I had such an amazing experience at Spa Sophia that I booked another massage for just a few days later to ensure I had another great experience before heading home from my Venice trip. Michael's hands were firm but tender. He also engaged and connected with me on a deeper level than just a quick customer turnover like most massage spots. Highly recommend him! It's also nice that the spa is relatively close to the beach. I got a deep tissue massage, then ventured to the beach for a relaxing day. read more

Always have a great facial by Liz. Have followed her for years. She's the only one I've been to that gets my skin and pores clean and doesn't torture me in the process. Relaxing, great massage, knowledge about stubborn pigmentation suggestions, and just overall really pleasant experience. This is as good as it gets and I've been everywhere. I get compliments on my skin thanks to Liz. read more

I just got the most amazing eyebrow was from Tarsh! She was so informed about the skin, friendly and my eyebrows look amazing!! Definitely going back regularly and they also do eyelash tinting which I've been wanting to try. The spa is quiet, beachy and relaxing. It has a laid back Abbot Kinney vibe and yet was very luxurious at the same time. I loved it! read more

Natarsha is truly wonderful and just transformative for my skin. I have been going to her for nearly 5 years (followed her here from another spa) and there's no one else that I trust with my facial. She is knowledgeable, skilled and just an all around pleasure to be around. read more

Went here based off the other good reviews. I got my first ever Brazilian wax with Kimberly and she did a great job. She made it as painless and quick as possible, was professional, and helped ease my feeling of awkwardness. I would definitely recommend. read more

Love love love Liz Canalis for treatments, facials and waxing! She is the absolute best

Just finished my Advanced Facial with LED light add on. This was by far the best facial I've ever had. Robyn is AMAZING! She is so friendly and knowledgeable. During the facial she'll give you a wonderful face and neck massage. I look forward to coming back! read more

I've been going here for almost 1 year and Kimberly has saved my skin!! I have super sensitive skin and was experiencing a lot of break outs, Kimberlys knowledge was amazing and she taught me sooo much about my skin!! Now my break outs have stopped and I'm feeling so much more confident. Before going to Spa Sophia I went to the doctors, they tried to put me on roaccutane, antibiotics and recommended some horrid laser treatment. All my skin needed was TLC, it was trying to tell me something and now it is healed thanks to Kimberly. I will continue to keep coming here, thank you!!! read more

I love this place. From the ambiance to the great customer experience and services. Morgan did an advanced facial on me and I can't wait to go back. My face has never felt better! read more

Vanessa is a true healer. I came to Vanessa with terrible acne that I've suffered with on and off my whole life. At that point, I was losing hope for my skin. Vanessa told me she would clear it up, and though I wasn't very enthusiastic, I decided to let her try. And to my delight, she did! Within a couple of months I had clear skin. I've been to dozens of aestiaticians in my time, and I can say with whole-heartedly that Vanessa is the real deal. She knows ALL about skin, from the inside out. Aside from being extremely skillful and knowledgeable, she has an immense amount of integrity and truly cares about her clients. It's obvious that she works very hard to get their skin where they want. She doesn't push products, which I always appreciate, and besides that, she has great energy and is awesome to be around. I always look forward to my sessions with her and miss her. Oh and she's AMAZING with eyebrows! read more

This was wonderful! Lidia Silva was amazing. I've had tons of massages in all kinds of places and she might be the best I've ever seen. Thanks again! read more

I realize that I'm the oddball out here, but I need to post this. I've seen Sophia twice for brazilian waxing. Both times she did a great job and the procedure was noticeably *not as painful* as the other places I've been to, and I've tried a bunch. However, none of those other places got me sick every time I went. I'm healthy, I have a good immune system. I'm routinely around sick people and I don't get sick. I've been waxed at other places and not gotten sick. However, something about the products she uses or the level of sanitation in that place has caused me no end of trouble. The first time I went, I got a yeast infection afterward that took 2 rounds of treatment to clear up: two weeks of discomfort and frustration. The second time I went, I got a urinary tract infection. I don't get these kinds of infections very often at all, I'm 40 and this is only the second UTI in my life. Anyway, I'm never going there again. Sophia seems nice, but her sanitation procedures are causing me no end of trouble. read more

I wanted to love Sophia and her place, located in a little wooden-beamed lofty nest on Abbott Kinney. I have been waxing my bikini and getting facials for years now and have definitely experienced the gamut from absolutely awful to spot-on blissful. Facials and waxing with Sophia lacked attention to detail...changing her playlist in the middle of songs while I was on the table in mid-massage, clanging of bottles and product and a very lack luster neck and shoulder massage to boot. But, I returned several times because I really liked her space and it is conveniently located if you live in the Venice area. Here is where the one star comes in... I went in for a wax and in the middle of the process, as i'm trying to relax, a woman walks straight into the room and is looking straight at me. Sophia forgot to lock the outdoor patio door and talk about an awkward situation... It is not so much the incident that bothers me as it is the way Sophie handled the situation. While she did apologize to me, she profusely apologized to the other woman even after the woman shut the door and left, and at the end of the day she still charged me full price and did not offer any type of offer or discount for the compromised service. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. read more

WOW! What an amazing experience. I got my first facial from Amanda last week, and I'm hooked! The spa has really cute decor and a very serene atmosphere. I went in on a day that I had about 100 things racing through my mind, got to get this done, have to pick this up, blah blah blah.. As soon as Amanda put her hands on my face it was like what huh ummm what did i have to do? Ah screw it never mind, who cares... this facial is amazing! I was instantly put into the most relaxed trance. Amanda has a very nurturing touch and energy. You have no choice but to give into the pampering! My favorite part was all the extra little rubs, shoulders, arms, hands... total heaven. I have really sensitive skin so facials can go very wrong with me, If someone is too rough on my face its two weeks of looking like rudolph. And then on the other hand if someone is too gentle then I see no difference at all. Amanda found the perfect balance. I definitely felt like she was gettin in there, but I had no lasting redness. My skin looks amazing, I am so happy i found her! read more