Oasis Spa

Aaah that foot massage (reflexology)…or for some, foot «torture» is more like it. My hubby and I come here for special occasions usually when both of us are feeling «old» and worn out which normally lands on one of our birthdays, what better way to celebrate another year! Anyway, this is located on Kona street (across the Alamoana mall, where Vim & Vigor & Saint Germains is at). If you park at the mall, just walk across the street VERY CAREFULLY. They do have parking just limited especially during Saturdays. This place isn’t «intimate or private» but they try to make it that way. You come in there are curtains, it serves as a «two-​room» area per se, however if you’re coming in as a single you may end up sharing that space with someone else (who could be quite chatty & that’s the end of your spa moment). You sit on big comfortable chairs, the nice masseuse ladies bring in a foot bucket, you soak in it for about 15 minutes, you get your yogi green tea and they speak very softly to confirm the time of your service. As always I get the 10 min hands & 65 min foot. If you’re lucky you get someone who’s pretty strong and massages you like some kind of pizza dough to a point where you say «ouch» & the nice ladies will adjust the pressure. The ladies are mostly petite but make no mistake they will knead you to painful bliss! I myself is pretty tiny but my body can handle the pressure. I often fall asleep during the reflexology UNTIL the front door opens, the neighbor’s start singing (yes it’s a daycare next door and yes, this place has hollow walls (cringe)). If only the owners could find a more «private» location BUT then the overhead increases, which will increase their prices which is gonna come out of yours & my pocket (BAAAAAH.another cringe). Anyway I will recommend this place as a «fast & quick» foot massage. As far as it being an oasis or spa well, if their location changes to somewhere more quiet then it’s definitely an oasis. but for now it’s more like a casual quick place to get that kidney flowing again. Which btw is another experience you’ll have AFTER… that’s a good thing now.

I can’t feel my feet !!! I see them floating down there in the bathtub all tomato red from the hot water. But I can’t feel anything past my calves. That never happens. I soak everyday in 30 percent salt water just to rid the aches. And now. I can say after my first reflexology apt today I can’t feel any more pain or ache. I can’t feel anything. I will be back for sure.

The massage was very good, my masseuse knew what she was doing and adjusted the pressure to my liking. The best part about this place was that it could accommodate me and my two friends at the same time. Also, the tea they served was very delicious! The big downside was that the spa was pretty ghetto. The walls were thin and the spa was basically one big room, so I could hear noises from outside, the people leaving and paying, the people waiting to be next, pipes running, the stranger next to me talking to her masseuse. This was not relaxing at all!!! However, I could tell the staff did their best to compartmentalize the room and give each person as much privacy as possible and be as quiet as possible. Also, everything seemed worn out/​down: the walls, the linens, the cups, the chairs – it was not a very pleasant, relaxing environment.

Amazing reflexology experience! I am rather new to the therapy but am a quick believer! Yuki is wonderful, strong and gets to the important points.
What to expect–
1. Soak your peds to warm an loosen them up before they get to business
2. Knead your pains away… pleasure pains will surface and the pain is going to be a problem area you know full well
3. Warm towel to remove lotions
4. Relax, take a nap or crash on the sand filled beach somewhere and enjoy the rest of your beautiful day :-)

I am on my feet daily at work so monthly foot reflexology treatments are a must. My fave staff is Fumiko. She is so wonderful. My feet feel light as air when I walk out of Oasis. I won’t lie, it is painful but you will not regret the pain. They also do combo shoulder or hand massage if you would like.

I went on a trip to Beijing, China in the fall of 2014 and experienced my first authentic reflexology foot massage. I was so hooked on it, I went back 3 times in a week. Since Ive returned to Hawaii, Ive been looking around for a place in Honolulu that offers this service. Ive found it at Oasis Spa! Its very similar to what I experienced in China and the therapists there were actually trained in China.
Now if youve never had a reflexology foot massage before, you may be in for a surprise. It can be quite painful at times, but that just means you have an area of the body thats a problem area. If you are feeling pain during your foot massage, your masseuse will inform you what area of of the body corresponds to the section on your foot. A typical length of time is a 45 minute session and itll run about $ 45, but trust me when its all over youll feel like a million bucks!
They are located on Kona Street across the Ala Moana Shopping Center Bus Stop, above Ailana Shave Ice. Now this place is nothing fancy, in terms of décor or ambience and at first youll endure a bit of pain, but later you will have happy feet!

My first time to get a full foot massage, I thought this place was all about Reflexology but I guess I was wrong, not once did the therapist do a finger walk technique on any of the pressure points or meridians and through out the who entire session, my foot was in pain while being massaged and this was explained to me as «this is normal as you are very tense «, I know I’m all tensed up but gee it didn’t have to hurt the whole time. The place was small, very small and the only privacy was a curtain divided the rooms, I was uncomfortable the recliner as I am a six footer, the therapist didn’t explain what the cup was next to me until I looked inside and it was tea, okay — it would have been professional if the therapist explained the whole process while being prepped for my massage. The therapist used gloves which was unprofessional, especially being massaged with surgical gloves causes friction and it hurts, also using gloves is not safe as some customers might be allergic to latex, if she was scared that I have some contagious disease, I wonder if they know about certain massage lotions that contains antibacterial and I think by soaking and wiping the feet with alcohol would have be a good enough sanitation before the massage, then to my amazement she pulled off the first glove on her hand that was under another glove, she was wearing two gloves, how can a therapist feel the pressure points if her hands are double layered with gloves. The place is very uncomfortable, dirty towels with brown spots, wall décor is not pleasing and relaxing, I can hear the other customer next to me being massaged, curtains are faded and stained (reminded me of the Emergency Room), wall paint is also not pleasing and relaxing, I felt cramped up in my space while being massaged. I’ve had other foot massages and I thought I try out Oasis Spa because again of the Reflexology status and advertisement but really it’s not a full on foot massage place to be, oh I forgot to mention that the towel at the end was freaking HOT, it was placed on my foot and then said «is it too hot «hello, your towel heater station should have a thermostat set to the right temperature but yeah it was hot, hot enough to uncurl the hair on my legs, mahalo.

Best foot reflexology and shoulder/​back massage that I have had in a very long time.
Ambiance — Relaxing and quaint; Not too many bright fluorescent lights.
Venue — Small, but welcoming, just right for their business.
Service — Great service

Want a place where you can just relax and let your earthly troubles melt away… well look no further. Oasis is indeed an oasis in the middle of bustling Honolulu. They specialize in reflexology… and although I don’t necessarily buy into the the theory behind reflexology. I do ENJOY the hell out of the massage. I mean it’s an hour long foot massage! It can be a little painful at times… but a good kind of painful ;-)
Although the store itself is small, they’ve done a great job of curtaining off each area so you do have a good sense of privacy. If you just need a ½ hour to an hour of me/​relaxation time, this is the spot

I had high hopes because of the Unilocal reviews, but I wasn’t so thrilled. I got the hour full foot reflexology for 65 $ and added a shoulder massage.
They start with the shoulders, but the masseuse really did an average job and she kept doing a head scratching action that wasn’t relaxing. She also really only just did the tops of my shoulders, neck, and head-​the upper back would’ve been nice!
Then, she switched the my feet and legs. It was meh. I asked her some questions about reflexology and the areas she was hitting, but she didn’t answer with any detail and she spoke too softly.
Overall, she was pleasant, but I wish she would’ve explained more and had more enthusiasm.

It’s an oasis in the concrete jungle. Located on the second floor near Ala Moana Shopping Center, Oasis Spa is an unassuming place of relaxation. Although the foot massage stations are limited, sheer curtains provide a bit of privacy allowing you to relax and enjoy the massage.

I have researched reflexology, but this was my first treatment. I was impressed by every aspect of this business.
The process of making the appointment online was very convenient, and they gave a courtesy call confirming the appointment the day before.
Although the spa is small and located in an old building, the treatment areas are arranged to be relaxing and private, and are very clean.
The person who did my treatment was very pleasant and accommodating, but also remained focused and professional. I am not a professional, but it was obvious that my reflexologist (if that is the correct term) was very competent. She asked questions to guide the treatment to be most beneficial to me, and the therapeutic result exceeded my expectations.
I hope to return as often as possible!

My goodness that hurt. It’s been years since I had a reflexology session. The task this past weekend was to break up the pounds of gravel embedded in the bottom of my feet. I read a review where someone fell asleep. Wow. Fainting, more like. They say the more often you do this, the less the build up. And you assume the pain level drops. My feet are sore to the touch 2 days later. And according to my kind and empathetic tech, my pancreas, neck and small intestine are a mess.
If you think this is a relaxing moment, think again. I consider it a therapeutic session.
I had the 30 min foot session. Just the right amount of time as an initiation. And I added the 20 min shoulder work. Oh, that was good. More gravel found up there too. Ay-​yah!

I love this place and am a firm believer that foot reflexology improves one’s overall health. It’s excruciating but so worth it. You’ll feel so much better tomorrow!

After receiving an awesome foot massage while I was in Las Vegas, I came home and sought out for something equally as great. Oasis Spa came up in my search for reflexology and after reading their awesome reviews (including one from my good friend Henry S.), I decided this place was worth a try. Unfortunately, I put this place in the back of my mind because I could never seem to find the time (or extra moolah) to make an appointment. I finally bit the bullet the other day and decided that I needed to treat myself. I was lucky that I got a same day appointment and went in right away.
I really enjoyed the mint tea that was presented to me upon my arrival and combined with me soaking my feet in warm water just sent relaxing shivers through my body. My masseuse was very soft spoken and polite while she started to work on my feet. Don’t be fooled by their gentle voices because their hands pack a punch while they work on your feet. I instinctively yanked my foot back after she started the kneading and she immediately asked me if the pressure was too strong. I said no because I wanted a nice strong massage and not the «fake massage» that they give you in a pedicure. I figured I could be able to take the pain… and it’s the good kind of pain, right? Halfway through, I had to ask her to lighten her touch just a tad because I was literally breaking out in sweat because of the pain.
Halfway through, I asked if I could do a add on shoulder massage because I usually get a lot of neck and shoulder pain. I only did a ten minute but two minutes into the massage I was wishing I could get another hour of this. I can take a lot more pressure on my shoulders than I can in my feet so her strong arms and fingers felt great against my tight muscles. The ten minutes flew by super fast and I was disappointed when my time was up.
I got a kama’aina discount and a stamp card to use on my next visits which are both great incentives for me to return. The only reason why I gave them four stars instead of the five is because in my opinion, it is a teensy bit expensive. As far as massages go, if they’re under a dollar a minute, then its pretty reasonable. But I got a 45 minute foot massage for $ 50 with a add on ten minutes of shoulders for $ 15 so it’s not unreasonable buuuuuutttt I think there are cheaper ones out there.

«Is the pressure okay?» My answer: «Yes, it’s a pleasure pain.»
This place is no joke… I was cringing in pain but knew it was a good pain. I run a lot so my legs are always very tight… so I thought a foot massage sounded great. Don’t be fooled by the soft spoken Japanese women… they have some strength in those hands!
I’m not quite convinced as to whether reflexology really works in the sense that it’s connected to the organs in your body. But what I do know is that you got muscles in your feet and it does feel good to have them massaged. I added on a 20 minute neck and shoulder massage… it was wonderful!
My only gripe… wish that they would’ve worked on my calves a bit more.

OMG I absolutely fell in love with this place. I often have aches in my calves, shoulder, neck, and balls of my feet. My service was to the point literally — lots of knuckle kneading with tons of pressure and you got to be brave or you can scream (as I was told I could do). It was amazing to know the very painful areas associated with parts of my body like the heart, lymph nodes, sinus, shoulder, and eyes! It’s crazy how our organs are connected to areas of our feet. I very much enjoyed the 60 minute reflexology and add on of 30 minute of shoulder and neck massage. Local discount offered here! The employees here are super sweet and I booked another appointment in two weeks :) Love it!!!

Want to know the secret to a girl’s heart? An amazing foot rub – and although this is the first reflexology foot rub I’ve experienced – it won’t be my last. I plan on becoming a regular for this indulgence for sure.
Don’t let the slight Japanese ladies at Oasis Spa fool you, they’ve got some power in those amazing hands! Their reflexology foot massages can be slightly sore – in the trouble spots that they try to work out for you, but every move of their fingers feels oh so amazing. They will leave you feeling refreshed and ready for the rest of the week!
Oh, and make sure to mention if you’re a kama’aina for 10% off!

WOW! Thank you Yuki for reaching out to me and getting me to give Oasis Spa another try. This was what I expected and more from a reflexology session and it did not disappoint!!!
Oasis is basically an open studio with curtains to divide you from the other customers. 4 chairs only and especially busy on the weekends, so if you want a weekend spot, book early! I had no problems parking with my scooter, but parking in that lot can get tricky.
Yuki gave me the 60 min massage and it was painfully relaxing. She starts off with a LOT of pressure, but be vocal about the amount of pain you can tolerate. But as I say, no pain no gain right?! I should mention that she was getting my circulation going very well since I was sweating just sitting there!
As she massaged my feet, she pointed out what body part was associated with the point of massage and what I could do to help improved my health. Towards the end, she even suggested what points to massage myself to help relieve my biggest symptomatic health problems as of the session.
I will DEFINITELY be back. Thank you again Yuki!!! You’ve converted me and I can’t wait to come back.

I recently got a 60 min foot massage here and OMG I was in so much pain… but the good kine pain. After the massage, they tell you which part of the feet were tough and tell you that you need to care for your blah blah blah. For me, it was my head, neck, liver, and intestines. Ah… more fiber, less alcohol. LoL.
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