Berenice T.
Yelp
Disclaimer: I get both massages and facials at this location. I am a member, and I don't forsee myself ending my membership anything soon because consistency is lovely. I actually might upgrade from 50 minutes to 80 minutes because the need is there.
Anyway. So, the massages. I LOVE my visits with Daniel. He is an absolute gem. He is my first male masseuse, and honestly, I am so happy that we got paired together because I feel so safe/comfortable, and I feel so much better after every visit. I've been seeing him for 4-5 months? Something like that.
Daniel is such a smart guy, and he is very knowledgeable about the body and the ways in which things connect. He does deep tissue, thai, stretch, and maybe more? Either way, he is very attentive and very considerate of the pressure you are comfortable with, and he will check in if you react or feel any pain. No one massage is the same, and we work together to establish what the plan is going to be the day of. Daniel will ask me what I want to work on for the day, and he's flexible when it comes to making adjustments if new spots come up during the massage. Additionally, he has taught me little tricks to do at home when I want to massage myself while we wait for our next appointment.
Off topic, but on topic, I really enjoy the atmosphere and the vibe when I go into his room. The music, when we play music, is always great, and the conversation is always fun and consistent. I genuinely feel like he cares about my day and what's going on in my life, and I feel comfortable asking questions in return.
To me, having good rapport with the professional I am working with is super important, especially when I trust them with something as key as my health. I have had a slew of injuries since 2018, and I have been in and out of doctor's and physical health professionals' offices consistently since then, so having someone reliable and trustworthy matters.
Now the facials. So, right now, I am seeing Claudia. She is great! When I scheduled my first appointment, I was very transparent regarding the run around I had gone through with all the suggestions beauty stylists would give me at Ulta regarding what type of skin I had and the products I used. When she asked me what my goals were regarding my face, I had no idea what to tell her beyond, "I want to establish some routine and figure out my actual skin profile." That was all she needed to move forward with me.
My first session was super easygoing and informative. Claudia explained the products she used and what they did, and she walked me through the entire facial, answering any questions I had. She made suggestions based on what she saw under the light, and she gave me samples to take home!
I've only gotten two facials with Claudia, but she is very pleasant, and I enjoy my visits with her and the atmosphere of her room as well. She is very relatable, and she is honest regarding her suggestions and her experiences that led her to be where she's at.
I really enjoy both team members I work with and am happy with the services I have received so far. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking to create a self-care routine.
Parking is available. Depending on what time you go, that'll determine what's open... but I usually find street parking just fine in the morning and late afternoon. This is an "appointment only" location, but appointments are super easy to set!