J F Foot Bath

REMINDER: Unilocal map shows you to the wrong side of Hillcrest Blvd. It shows this place to be north of El Camino, while it’s actually on the south. When you’re at El Camino X Hillcrest, turn to the apparently brighter half of Hillcrest.
Love this place! I had a shoulder/​neck session with May today. I couldn’t even twist my neck in the morning, but by the time the session ended I felt soooo revived! Immediately purchased a buy-​4-​get-​1-​free package afterwards. Can’t wait to go back with my friend!

Does anyone know where Sam went to work after leaving J&F?
Shirley is great, but nobody beats Sam!

Wow, I love this place. First off, I always check the bathroom and observe the backroom to see how clean the place appears and this place is spotless. I’m not a neat freak but I at least like to know the place is clean enough for me to rest my energy and renew myself. It also has a great Feng Shui energy about it.
I had May today and for such a petite and lovely woman she sure knew how to zero in on my trouble spots. She did not tire easily or show any signs of tedium or boredom throughout the whole session.
She is very polite and made sure that I got a whole hour of time. By the first 40 min I was deeply relaxed and I thought I was finished. Much to my surprise I still had 20 min to go so I just layed there and enjoyed the remaining time of the session.
This was my first time and I already made an appt to go back next week for a Reflexology treatment. I’ll report back on how this goes!
But for today’s visit, i definitely felt like I got my $$‘s worth and i can’t wait to go back! Cheers.

I have stiff neck. Shelly massage my neck for 30 minutes. My neck was so stiff and it actually losened up a little. It was painful but that’s what I was here for. It’s hard to communicate if you don’t speak chinese but good thing I have a translator with me. I feel a lot better after 30 minutes of painful massage but it’s worth it.
$ 30 for 30 minutes.

Good job at Reflexology and Back massage.
Simon gave pinpointed the correct sore spots and ensure muscle knots are relieved.
Slight pain at first but after the session my muscles felt more at ease.
$ 30/​hr for 60mins foot reflexology and back massage.

the owner of JF Foot Bath was changed in July 2014. Newly updated interior design and facilities! Best massages

I went there last weekend for a 60 minute foot massage. It was by far one of the best massages I had ever had. I’m going back tomorrow to try a pressure point massage. The location is excellent and I was able to walk in with a friend and get to 60 minutes foot massages. Joe was my massage therapist he was excellent

SAM IS THE MAN!!! （＾＾）
This place is definitely a hidden gem. Wait, I’m sorry, Sam is the hidden gem here. I stand up all day at work, more than 8 hours. I also have a bad knee and scoliosis. The list goes on and on.
Sam took me in right away late in the evening. Since it was my first time, Sam would only let me sit for 30 minutes. I’m not going to lie, the foot reflexology was painful. I’ve never experience traditional foot reflexology before so I can’t compare, but holy moly Sam was killing me! Sam provided a pleasant conversation but the pain I was feeling was excruciating.
BUT!
After Sam was done my feet felt I so relaxed. I didn’t expect to feel so good after something so painful. Sam is also a psychic. He told me about my life and what I’m doing wrong and how to make my body healthier. Sam reveals all! If you want to relieve your aches and pains while getting a psychic reading all at the same time; GO SEE SAM!

Massage was good, but felt cheated on the time.
I had hip pain, so I scheduled a 1 hour massage with Sam ($ 60). I was asked to come in at 3:15 to allow time for the previous customer to exit. It took 5 minutes for Sam to come in and start on me, so it’s 3:20, then, during the massage he left to take a phone call, another 5 minutes. After the massage, I paid $ 60, and tipped. I didn’t realize, until I was back in my car, that it wasn’t even 4pm yet! So, the massage was at best 30 – 32 minutes, and I was charged for a full hour. I feel like a fool for tipping, but didn’t realize the time until too late. I feel taken advantage of. A professional should be cognizant of the time, and not take phone calls. I will never go back.

Omg. I don’t know what I would do if not for Sam. He is amazing. When I first went to him years ago for reflexology he told me so many things about myself it was strange. There was no way he could have known all those things about me right?!? After that freak out I started going to him for one hour massages. He kept telling me I needed a new mattress. Eventually I got a new mattress, didn’t mention it to him, and he never said I needed one again. Any time I am in pain (usually my back) I go to Sam for him to fix me right up. He always makes me feel better and tells me why I have pains (bad mattress, bad pillow, picking up my kid wrong). I don’t know what I would do without him. On a side note, his massages are not for anyone sensitive (or just get ready to tell him you are sensitive). His massages are by far the most pressure I’ve ever had during a massage. It can be a little painful at times but it is always worth it because he fixes all the kinks. His prices are great too! Thanks Sam!!!

I sleep in a weird position.
SHUT UP.
No, seriously, I sleep in a kind of Mighty Mouse here-​I-​come-​to-​save-​the-​day position. Which means my neck is all fudged up like 80% of the time. Anyways, I was working in Burlingame and experiencing some neck pain so I went on Unilocal and found J F Foot Bath.
Sam is really well versed when it comes to diagnosing chronic pain problems. I won’t lie and say the massage is pleasant, but you definitely walk out feeling better than you went in.
Some tips: If you can’t handle pain, this probably isn’t the best place for you. Drink lots of water.

Sam is awesome. He never charges more then whats needed. His techniques are awesome. I had numbness in my right hand from fixing iphones, and everybody thought I had carpel tunnel. Sam touched my back and his face glimmered. massaged my kneck and pop! the numbness when away. I have been seeing him for over 2 years, and reffered him countless people. keep in mind this is reflexology masage so gotta be able to handle pain. But its soo worth it. I make a point to see him every month.
Same is very genuine, and if he thinks 30 minutes is enough he will tell you on the spot, if you need more he will say so as well.
And he is there till late so seeing him is easy :)

Just tried to patronize this foot massage place. Lights were on, sign was blazing OPEN, but the man had the door locked and signal to me «closed.» Epic FAIL even before I could step in.

I’ve gone to Sam for neck and shoulder pain at least 6 times now. His massages consist of deep tissue with acupressure and some adjustments. You have to tolerate pain to reap the benefits from his work. Wear a light tshirt or tank as he’ll massage over a towel applied over the clothes. It’s a clothed massage.
He asks you what the problem is and goes right to it. After some assessment he’ll come up with a source of my pain which is often very intuitive and accurate. I stopped using a pillow because of Sam and it’s been the answer to my neck torsion.
The cost is unbeatable for the quality: $ 35 for a 30 min and I think $ 60 for 1 hr. I’ll be going once a month for maintenance!

I’ve been to JF four times. The first time Sam was very informative about what he was trying to accomplish to adjust my back. I visited for 30 minutes each time until the last time when Sam decided to milk me for an hour. I cannot remember how much time he spent massaging my head and at times he seemed to be in a haze, sleepy. Sam wasn’t at the top of his game. Unfortunate.
So my rating went from four stars back to two.
Note to Sam, if you wish to have customers return — please be consistent. I doubt I will be returning for any adjustments or wish to feel like a cash cow.

Sam is the greatest. For over half a year, when I get out of bed I felt a lot of pain in the soles of my feet. The pain gradually subsided over the course of the morning. I only found out yesterday that this pain has a name for it and it is plantar fasiitis! So I went to see Sam yesterday evening based on other Unilocal reviews here, and today when I put my feet down I’m pain free for the first time in months.
I had a 45 minute reflexology treatment. The foot reflexology does not feel good. He’s breaking up adhesions and increasing blood flow. It’s like torture. I was ready to confess anything, answer any question he asked! Like Sam says, «You’ll feel better later.» so true!

Need a foot massage? Back/​shoulder massage? Never mind those fancy spas, and you can kiss Massage Envy goodbye as far as I’m concerned. For any massage needs, all you need to do is to contact Sam at J.F. Foot Bath in Millbrae. He’s only a few minutes from the 101 Millbrae Avenue offramp.
This ain’t just regular massage. Sam definitely has a knowledge of reflexology, acupressure, and Chinese herbology, combined with an uncanny ability to figure out exactly where to apply pressure where it’s needed. The last time we went, my wife was suffering terribly with shooting pains through her head, neck, shoulders, and upper back. By the time Sam did his thing, she felt about 70% better, and was able to sleep the night largely pain-​free. Then it was my turn. I was just looking for a light treatment for a slight pain in my lower back, but I had no idea how tense my neck and shoulders were. He could tell though, and gave me a thorough kneading exactly where it was needed. The price was very reasonable as well.
I have also gone there for foot massages – those can’t be beat either. The ambiance here is a bit cheesy, and they keep playing the same mood music every time you come here, but you can get a top-​quality bit of bodywork here that will leave you feeling much better than when you came in – guaranteed. I can’t recommend Sam and J. F. Foot Bath more highly.

Love it. Can’t say enough about how wonderful it is to get a foot massage after a long stressful work week.
Sam is great and his diagnosis on problem areas by foot massage are amusing to boot.
I have slept well every time.

I’ve been guaranteed that I will sleep better than I can remember tonight, and I believe it if my afternoon nap post foot massage is any indication of later.
If you are looking for a traditional Chinese foot massage and bath, this place fits the bill. I have not been able to find one in Northern California that I would frequent, and this place is now on that list.

More than a foot bath/​reflexology place — this place offers therapeutic massages focused on alleviating problems.
So far, I’ve only encountered Philip instead of the owner that other Unilocalers have reviewed. I’ve tried the foot massage and body massages. For the foot massage, Philip was good about explaining to me what he was doing and with what part of the body it corresponded. For the back massage, he was good about identifying knots in my back and working them out. He also showed me stretching exercises to help alleviate the stiffness in my shoulders.
Rates are pretty reasonable, and they use the full time. Reflexology is $ 30 for 30 min, $ 45 for 60 min. All other treatments came out to be about $ 30 for 30 min and $ 60 for 60 min. Additional discounts if a package is purchased.
Exercise patience when booking an appointment since you’re likely to talk to someone who can be a little hard to understand.