Super Spa

My friend and I had the $ 25 ($ 30 for credit card) foot and body massage. We are both from out of town and were pleasantly surprised that we were able to walk in and only have to wait 5 minutes. We both *loved* our massages. I had a woman and my friend had a man. We were both very very relaxed afterwards. The place is on a busy street and since the massage chairs where right inside the front door I could hear all the traffic and people walking by. I think if you pay more you get the room that has a door so I am sure it’s much quieter. People kept coming in for a massage and the bell rang every time someone walked in. Since they told everyone they weren’t available it would have been nice for them to put a note on the door. So bottom line — the massages were great but it was noisy and we got interrupted.

This isn’t your fancy day spa but it’s a clean, frills, solid and very relaxing massage for $ 45/​hr. I’d definitely come back again. They did a better job with my full body than the Foot Spa & Tea Bar across from Lake Merrit. If you want ambience, then this isn’t the place.

The price is good, $ 25 for an hour of foot reflexology, which includes 20 min body massage. Average price. (I’ve had $ 20 before).
So, my friend and I went after our exam! We are both med students who spend all of our days sitting with such back pain. Okay, so the water was lukewarm :(and my friend got her foot massage WITH GLOVES ON! It’s just not the same.
I got beat up! Like his elbow was in my shoulder blade like no other! It was painful. But it lasted shortly so it’s okay. I felt loose afterwards. I understand pressure is hard to gauge. But it felt like my trachea was being pushed into my throat with the pressure! Ok it was good at times, but really painful at others. I have a tough back! There were points which were good, but others where I was just getting rubbed. Haha. It is what it is for $ 25.
I probably won’t be back, but maybe try your luck?!

Oh My Goodness!
I didn’t even get to talk to a masseuse let alone make an appointment.
This «business» if you can call it that, is beyond unprofessional. If the pathetic excuse for an employee they have answering the phone is any indication of their craft and legitimacy — avoid Super Spa all cost.
«Hello, do you have any appointments for today?» Simple right? It spiraled into a conversational passive aggressive mess. What kind of massages do you do? She didn’t know, then she said «medium». Wth does that mean?! «Are you the masseuse?» Simple again? Nope… «Yes, I’m masseuse, the owners are not here.» Ok… This is getting no where. «Can I leave my number to get a call back when they’re in.» … Like I would at ANY other business of worth?! «No, the owners will not call you back.» …And hung up on me.
Weird, must have been a miscommunication. So I call back to leave a message and number. Again she said she would not take my number and the owners would not call me back. Hung-​up on me a second time. I don’t think I’ve ever been hung up on in my entire adult life, for any reason. And twice in a 5 minute timespan from the same local business. Clearly they don’t need customers. The weirdest attempt at booking an appointment ever.
This place is a joke. I hope their credentials are checked regularly. Wouldn’t be surprised if this is some type front.
Man, I already needed a last minute massage for a frozen shoulder, now I need one to relax after this strange phone call.

Love the foot & chair massage! It’s an amazing deal and so relaxing!

Living in both the Bay Area and Los Angeles, I’ve been actively looking for a Thai massage spa comparable to those found in LA’s Thai Town, at a similar price point. I chose Super Spa based on the other positive reviews listed here. This review is for a full body massage. Reservations were difficult to initially make, since there was only one person working that day.
After an early arrival, I was shown to a room and given no directions as far as prep goes. When the masseuse returned, she asked me to disrobe and simply gestured over to the table, then left. After she returned the second time, there were no instructions given whatsoever and she did not ask me if there were any particular sore spots I wanted her to concentrate on.
The massage was methodical, but really didn’t work out any of kinks I came to fix. And when I left, while my legs were feeling looser, my shoulders had the same tightness with which I walked in. The masseuse wasn’t very friendly, I wouldn’t recommend this place, and am still in search of a good affordable spa in the East Bay.

Love this spot! Tina works out my knots. I come here probably twice a month, and it’s always such a treat.

I really enjoy this place. $ 25 for 60 min foot massage and body rub. I’ve also gone in for the 60 min full body massage. Great. Only suggestion call ahead of time, while they take walkins they may not have enough staff to work on you right away. For the price you just can’t beat it.

I had the most wonderful experience with ken as he is a fantastic masseuse. He is always working hard to advise my needs. Not only are they skilled here, they are strong which makes it a fantastic option for massage in Oakland. I highly recommend!

I got more than I paid for here. Tina, you’re amazing. Yes, that was me who fell asleep during the foot massage. What a treat. I’ve been to places thrifty to chic here and elsewhere. For this type of a massage business, this is better than average.

I’ve tried several foot reflexology places in the area and this is by far the best. I almost don’t want to leave a review because I want to keep it easy to get in, but they deserve it. Tina and Jim are an excellent team. They are the most skilled reflexologists that I have met, both with strong hands and attention to detail on the feet and back. Their prices are outstanding and it is a delight to lay side by side with my partner and both have our treatments. I look forward to going back again and again.

Well, I thought this massage was great. Instead of the typical Swedish routine where they tick off the checkmarks of a list of areas to cover, he used a more ad hoc approach and attacked my problem areas with gusto. I went in because my shoulder was spasming and I had about a thousand knots, and left with the soreness worked out. At $ 40 it was a steal, I will definitely be going back.

I’ve been to this business for the hour long foot reflexology massage and I’ve generally had a good experience. Due to experiencing some lower back pain, courtesy of boot camp, I needed a more thorough massage and thus, my appt for an hour long body massage. My story begins…
I called early Saturday morning and was able to make an appt for an hour long body massage during the Noon hour. I arrived a little bit early and I was shown to my room, which was incredibly dark despite the lamp that was used. Massage rooms are generally dim but it was so dark in there. When it was time for my massage, the female owner came in and before she began, she left the door slightly ajar. I think this was due to the fact that it was dark in the room and she needed some light to work. In addition, I think it was to allow her young son to be able to know where she was. This was incredibly awkward because I saw him peeping into the room, and I don’t thinking he was attempting to be a peeping tom, but rather to see what his mom was up to. If others clients would have went to the restroom, then they would have passed my room and would have been able to see into my room.
When the massage started, I was waiting for her to ask me if she should concentrate on any areas, but she didn’t. Although I did come in for a specific reason, I didn’t attempt to tell her my issue because of the language barrier. The massage itself was just ok. It seemed like she spent at least 45 minutes on my upper back. When she massaged my legs, she wasn’t as careful about draping me with the sheet so I felt a breeze in a area that generally doesn’t get a breeze. After she was done massaging the backside of my body, she went and got hot towels to wipe the oil off of me. The was super super awkward because she lifted the sheet near my feet towards my head. The entire bottom half of my body was completely exposed! I’m not super modest but I’ve never been this exposed during a massage. Please remember that the door is slightly open.
After being wiped down, I was finally asked to flip around. I think I had about 10 minutes left of my hour. The rest of the massage didn’t involve oil, it was more acupressure at that point.
When she was done, she left the room but didn’t fully close the door. I had to get up, completely naked and close the door to get dressed.
I will never get a body massage from this business again. However, I would consider getting another foot massage from the male owner, because I’ve had good experiences with that.

After reading the overwhelmingly positive reviews, I decided to check it out as I have been having intense muscle spasms in my back. Called ahead to make an appointment. The man on the phone didn’t take down my name or number, just said he would see me at 11:30. I had asked for an hour massage with 30 minute reflexology. When I got there, they asked me if I would do the hour reflexology and 30 minute massage instead, as they only had two massage rooms. I imagine that, since it was Sunday and the lady who posted a review some time ago said she and her husband get massages every Sunday, that they were in the massage rooms. I would like to point out to this nice couple that I have had a $ 130 massage, and my experience here did not come close to what I can get from a pricy CMT. But, it was cheap, so I went for it.
First the reflexology. Not having had this before, I did not know what to expect. I was a bit surprised that the lady did not ask if I was having specific body problems, nor did she give me time to tell here. But she seemed to speak very little English, and I could speak none of her language. She started with what another viewer claimed was a partial body massage. I feel that someone vigorously rubbing my arms and legs and head, missing all the pressure points and muscles in the process, can’t be considered a massage.
As for the reflexology, it was great. I was lying in a comfy chair with someone massaging my feet for an hour. I could tell exactly when she hit the part of the foot that connects to the sciatic nerve because it hurt like heck, and suddenly my back felt better.
There was a small child in the reflexology area. This was fine. He was quietly entertaining himself. Unfortunately he was doing so by whispering, «rock paper scissors» over and over in a voice that will forever haunt my nightmares.
Onto the thirty minute massage. Non-​standard table and a tiny little sheet, which didn’t really matter because they don’t practice wrapping. No problem for me, but I found it odd. The same lady who rubbed my feet then attacked my back. I wasn’t there to relax; I was there to get my back worked out. Which is just fine since there was nothing relaxing about the massage. The woman had very strong hands and no concept of where muscle groups reside in the human body. It seemed like she had learned a pattern and stuck to it. It was neither pleasant nor helpful.
I will go back for reflexology only, since it did make my back feel better. And you really can’t beat the price.

Nothing fancy but a good caring massage.
My husband and I love Tina.

$ 25 plus tip for a foot massage and body massage who could ask for more. 1^st time there today and I will be going back.

Holy awesome massage!
I walked in needing a foot massage and walked out a loyal customer that will be back and recommend them to my friends.
$ 25 for a 60 minute massage?
Yes, please :)
Everyone who works here are great and I felt totally welcomed and taken care of.
And, you get more than just a foot massage — it’s sort of a whole body experience!
Can’t wait to go back.

This is not a fancy place but they do the work perfectly well.
Pleased a hard-​to-​please Frenchman who was in severe pain after being away for work for three weeks.
I would definitely go to see for myself.

My boyfriend and I decided last minute to get a full body massage here last weekend. The place is very unassuming, but for the price (60 min for $ 40), it was a good deal.
We both agreed that they did a great job on the upper body (shoulders, back) but could’ve also spent some more time for lower body, such as legs and feet.
I had a male masseuse and he had strong hands and worked diligently on my shoulders and upper back. He didn’t speak much English so it was hard to tell him where I wanted more work. Also, I know that it’s only pretense, but I was a little weirded out when he pulled the sheet off me to work on my legs. I still had my underwear on, but it felt a bit exposing.
I might go back to try the foot massage, but not sure if I’d do the full body again here.

Perfectly competent little foot spa on Grand. Walked in at 4 on a Saturday and got in 30 mins later for a full body massage + foot reflexology appointment. There was one girl there when we arrived and she had to call for backup (there was one customer there to whom she was already tending). A man showed up on time for our appointment and both were very professional and good at their jobs.
Unlike a lot of similar places I’ve been to, they neither picked up their phones mid-​massage or chatted with each other the whole time. The place is small (only three massage chairs in the main room), but clean, with pleasant music. It’s no luxury day spa by any means, but they’ve got great prices, great service, and very nice people.