Spa Organica

It took me a while to find the right esthetician after my favorite in the city moved away. It took almost a good 3 years to find Christina but it was worth the wait. Christina is so knowledgeable about facials and skin care. I love that her products are paraben free and as clean as you can get.
Christina is very kind and gentle and talks me through the process. I tried quite a few places in the city and in the East Bay and none make by skin glow afterwards the way Christina does.
This is now my go to spot for monthly facials.

The right treatment on the right day. Very nice. I’ll go back

Not going back. Far from relaxing experience. I called one week in advance to book an appointment and she told me her next available one was Wednesday at 2:00. Because I work by the hour as a consultant, scheduling is important to me. At 2:00 TWO of us showed up and, rather than admit she’d double-​booked, Christina turned me away because the other client had booked a facial AND a massage. She said I must have made a mistake. The other client was quite willing to let me have the facial and come back at 3 for the massage, but Christina continued to insult me by saying I hadn’t shown up for whatever time she’d written down.
The facials I had there before were 3 stars, but I don’t bother to write 3 star reviews, only 1 or 5.

Update: four years later and i still love Christina and everything she has done for my skin. I don’t even live in the bay anymore but i still come back to her a few times a year because she’s the best. She is so great at what she does and an absolute pleasure to be around. So happy to see her business thrive with new offerings !

Christina is fabulous and Susan was such a doll! Not only were they friendly and welcoming, but they both do an amazing job. I will definitely be back!

I love, love, love Spa Organica and Christina. I decided that, since it had 20 years since my last facial, it was time to give my middle-​aged skin some attention. Not only did Christina put my mind at ease, she did an amazing job! My skin is so much more even and less dull than I ever remember it being. Upon request, she recommended some amazing products without pushing anything at all on me. Her retail offerings are great, and she is extremely knowledgeable about her products and stands behind all of them. Plus, she is a genuinely nice person. I’m so glad she’s in my neighborhood, and I can’t wait to try more of the services Spa Organica offers.

I just got a massage here yesterday. I had been eyeing this spa since I moved into the neighborhood, but it looked pricey. I was lucky enough to get a gift certificate so I opted for a much needed massage.
The masseuse was super friendly and I was able to book the same day! The spa itself was adorable. I immediately wanted to start looking at everything, but I had a massage scheduled. The masseuse did a good job of asking what spots I wanted targeted during the massage. I indicated that these were mostly my shoulder/​neck area.
The massage itself was good, but I must point out it is really important to communicate. When she started, I was on my stomach and the pressure she applied to my neck/​shoulders during the first 15 minutes was quite light. I thought this was perhaps just to open up the muscles. Unfortunately, this was all the work she did on my shoulders while I was on my stomach. She later started working on them while I was on my back (from under), and I indicated that I’d like more pressure — and she delivered. Next time, I’ll be sure to indicate a medium pressure. I’m a petite person and I’ve had this happen before. I can definitely handle more than it looks like I can!
The rest of the massage was wonderful; I think I even dozed off. At the end, she indicated some of my problem areas and ways I could remediate pain moving forward.
Afterwards, I wanted to peruse the shop, even though it was closed. There were a lot of room fresheners, lotions, candles, beauty supplies that were amazing, organic products. I had tried a peppermint foot lotion sample and decided I needed it (plus it was on sale for a February/Valentine’s Day special). Unfortunately, the register/​atm machine was either shut down for the day, or the masseuse didn’t know how to use it… which was a bummer, as I’m very much a spur of the moment purchaser. Oh well. I’ll be coming back though, as I’d really like to try a facial. I wonder if Spa Organica ever does Amazon local/​Groupon/​Yelp specials (hint hint, wink wink).

Wonderful facial by Christina and excellent massage by Megan. Great positive energy here. Christina is very sweet with a nice sense of humor. The spa is very hospitable. Megan has magic fingers and has a real knack for knowing what a body needs. She is personable and friendly. I left relaxed and energized at the same time. Lovely goodies for sale as well. Looking forward to my next visit!

I went here for the first time today for a facial. Christina was very sweet and knowledgable. I enjoyed my facial and she helped me pick out a foundation that matched my complexion. Theres lots of products for skincare, cosmetics, nail polishes and cute trinkets. The area is great it has lots of shops, I would definitely recommend this place. Can’t wait to go back! :)

Christina is amazing. She really knows her stuff. On one of my first trips here I asked her what product she recommend I purchase after my facial and she said none — she thinks my skin should just breath for a while. How refreshingly honest is that?! I’ve been going back for over a year now and my troublesome skin has never looked better. It’s a fabulous shop, with lovely products and absolutely superb services. If that isn’t enough, it also feels great to support a locally owned business.

This is a follow up review to my recent one when I gave Spa Organica one star only. Christina, the owner, contacted me with her apologies for the poor service I received from Megan. She also offered me a complimentary massage. I returned to the Spa last Friday and Christina treated me with great respect and also provided me with a wonderful full body massage. Megan also send me a written apology. People and businesses make mistakes sometimes but when the owner does the right thing to correct them, treating customers right, they deserve my business. I will come back to Spa Organica and encourage others to do so. Christina is an excellent massage therapist and she also provides facial services.

I love Spa Organica. They have been nothing but helpful and wonderful to work with. The products that they carry are great and I love the service I have received there. I will continue to come back regularly.

I absolutely love Spa Organica! The setting is calming and pleasant, there’s always some interesting, new product that catches my eye, and the customer service is outstanding. I feel like I’m given the absolute best care possible. Ever since I started going there I haven’t considered another source for waxing or facial care.

I hate to do this because the reviews on here are all amazing, but Spa Organica completely failed me. I had such high hopes for this place. My girlfriend specifically said she wanted the $ 200 spa package from Spa Organica for her birthday. I called weeks in advance. A nice woman answered the phone, and took my name and number down and said she’d call me back shortly because she was on the phone with another client. I hung up, feeling confident that she’d call back and book this amazing appointment. It never once crossed my mind that that would be the last time a human picked up Spa Organica’s phone. I didn’t receive a call back. I figured, «maybe they’re busy because they’re in high demand.»
Days passed by and no call, so I called them back and left a message stating that it was my girlfriend’s birthday and her only wish was to receive a full service package by them. No returned call. I let the weekend pass, and figured I’d call on Monday. At this point I was irritated and frustrated and just wanted to find out what the hell their problem was. I wanted to see if they were just ignoring MY phone calls. The creep in me called multiple times every day from my phone #…no response. I even blocked my number and called… no response. Needless to say, my girlfriend never got her wish fulfilled. I hope this is just a rare situation :(

A weird medical condition leaves my skin exceptionally dry and the hydrating facial at Spa Organica actually managed to hydrate my skin. This not easy to achieve and a lot of facials elsewhere have left my skin drier (not quite sure how that happens, but it happens). So a hearty thank you!
The shop and treatment rooms are well appointed, comfortable, and the treatment itself was conducted professionally, friendly, and helpful. I came back at a later date to buy some products and not only was I remembered, the needs of my skin were too! My new favorite cleanser and lipstick are from here.

I don’t normally write reviews, but this visit was extraordinary! I went to Spa Organica after my annual fieldwork as an archaeologist, which consists of 3 months of sweat, extreme sun exposure, loads of dirt, and lots of sweat and stress. Christina devoted her time and attention to my visit, my skin needs, and educating me about what would improve my skin care régime, but without pushing products on me.
I had a Diamond Dermabration facial and was incredibly happy that at least half of the treatment was an actual facial, devoted to cleansing and prepping my skin and learning as much about it before going through the dermabrasion. Afterward my skin felt and still looks amazing, unlike other dermabrasion treatments I’ve had, which have left it irritated and quite sensitive to light and touch.
I will definitely be going back to Christina for the same and additional services. She is a fantastic find!

I haven’t had a facial since high school (I know, I know – but college isn’t all that cheap. :P) Anyways, I was looking for an organic spa around Berkeley that’s similar to Kym with a Y in Stockton (my hometown!) and this one had the best ratings of all the spas so I decided to check it out and pamper myself a bit since I had finished finals this week. I have a history of acne problems for the past eight or so years, and I’ve always been self-​conscious about my skin. Although this spa is a bit pricier than other spas, I think it was well worth it and I definitely plan on coming again. PLUS everything is organic, which I find to be very important.
I arrived 15 minutes earlier than my appointment, and Christina (the owner) gave me a questionnaire to fill out to get to know a little more about me and my skin history while she was with another client. The place looks like a typical boutique in the front. When she was ready, she had me come to the back and she opened the curtains. I was a bit skeptical because the room was SUPER TINY. But the overall ambiance was quite soothing with the background music. I changed into a soft towel-​like robe and then Christina came in and she immediately got to work with cleansing and massaging my face. The table that I laid on was heated and very comfy and I was covered in a satin cloth with another layer of warm sheets.
I got the Zit Zapper facial, although I don’t have any more acne pimples; I thought it’d be the better choice for my blackheads and oily/​sometimes dry skin. She did an amazing job and I love the results! She talked me through what she was doing and explained everything I didn’t know about my skin (which is apparently a lot) and how to care for it. She was very careful and attentive the entire time, my session was a little over an hour. During the few times where she had to allow the serums to sink in, she gave me a little neck and shoulder massage which was a super plus.
I was a bit embarrassed, but since it was bothering me for quite some time, I told her for the past 3 or so years, I’ve been very self-​conscious about the back of my neck. She was very reassuring and said she’d take a look if there’s time at the end, but may have to schedule a mini session another time since it’s considered a back treatment and not a facial.
What happened [ugh sorta long story]: I got a spider bite on my neck during badminton practice and to prevent from infection, I covered it with a bandaid and apparently the bandaid had irritated my sensitive neck skin and caused a scar-​like line and made some of the pores enlarged and open. I played two sports in high school (badminton and tennis) and the accumulation of dead skin, sweat, dirt and oil had built up in these pores so it appeared to be like blackheads on my neck over the scar. It looked gross and it was difficult to have my hair up in a ponytail knowing its existence.
I started going to a dermatologist when I came to college (because of my mom’s nagging) and it pretty much cured my acne pimples, but I still had those clogged pores especially on the areas of my nose and that specific spot on my neck. I had shown my dermatologist this (he’s an old man) and he asked me, «How do you even see the back of your neck?» Obviously, guys don’t care to analyze their entire body… lol. He just said to put some of the Retin-​A topical he’s prescribed me onto the neck as well. Which didn’t work. :1
Christina ACTUALLY took the time to steam the back of my neck and check it out. She managed to unclog all the pores and said that some of them had actually shrunk when she got the gunk out! She said that the Retin-​A wouldn’t work if the pores are that clogged from 3 years ago and that some dermatologists don’t really get down to the extracting work, but only prescribe stuff (LIKE MINE). When she had finished, I got dressed and looked in the mirror and couldn’t have been more ecstatic! My skin is satin smooth and clear and dewy radiant. I went to pay, and I thought she’d charge more for the additional neck, but she didn’t. I really wish I could have tipped her more since she did an amazing job, but being a college student, this isn’t something I can often afford. The next time I want to pamper myself, I’ll definitely be coming here again!
I wrote too much… oh wells. ;A;
tl;dr — If you’re looking for a place to get a facial/​pamper yourself, GO HERE!!!

I had a great first visit to Spa Organica. I was on a business trip in the area, and wanted to have both a massage and to have my eyebrows done — given the reviews on Unilocal,this place was the obvious choice. Unilocalers did not disappoint!
The massage was delightful. Christina, the owner, was very responsive to my needs and did a wonderful job on my neck and shoulders. My eyebrows came out really well too — she did a wax and tint and she got the color just right. My only feedback is about staffing. It seems that she could really use having two folks on staff at all times, as she seemed to be running the place alone during my appointment, so she was a little frenzied. My appointment started late because she was wrapping up with the person before me, and she almost forgot to do my eyebrows without my prompting. Still, this is a new small business and she does *great* work. I highly recommend!

I’m more than happy to add my 5 stars and praise for Spa Organica.
Feeling over worked, achy, stressed and grumpy I decided that it was high time to treat myself. I found this spa thanks to Unilocal and gave them a call and got an appointment the same day for the Pampering Package. Susanne gave me a wonderful 1.5 hour massage (including a 30 min foot massage). She was very gentle and I could easily let go and sink into deep relaxation. Next, Christina gave me the best facial I have ever experienced. I didn’t think I could get more relaxed than I already was but she has hands of a healer and I not only felt relaxed but restored, recharged and in a great mood. Spa Organica has got themself another long term client. Thank you guys!

Thank you Christina and Spa Organica! i have had a very rough few weeks so I made an appointment for their pampering package which includes a 1-​hr massage, 1-​hr facial, foot soak and reflexology treatment. It was heaven!!!
After the facial I consulted with Christina about recommended products for me to use at home. Up until now I haven’t had a good home face care routine and Christina really helped me put together a realistic plan with great products. She even wrote down the plan we discussed so that I wouldn’t forget (remember that at that moment I was in utter bliss so my mind wasn’t at 100%).
I would HIGHLY recommend Spa Organica and will definitely be going back for more pampering!
Update: I have now been using the products I purchased from Spa Organica for a little over the month and my skin is gorgeous! I have been receiving compliments about my skin and my skin has truly never looked better!