Shalomtouch

I have been going to Corinne for Brazilians for almost 10 years now. Hands down, she is the best there is in San Francisco. She is extremely clean, proficient, quick, and is great at distracting you during the process. I originally stumbled upon Corinne as my masseuse for a birthday massage a friend had gifted me, and from then on she was my go-​to place for any waxing or massages. The ambiance & aroma inside of Shalomtouch is very calm relaxing.

I can’t rave enough about this place. Corinne has the strongest hands that I’ve ever experienced. She is a powerful little lady that not only massages you but heals you. She knows how to release the tension and has a gift to find the places that are harboring the tension and pain. I miss her dearly and everyone time I’m in SF I try to book an appointment with her. I use to get 2 and even 3 hour massages with her every Monday. It was a dream and at times it could be painful because my body was extremely beat up from being a competitive Latin dancer. She listened to my wimpers and adjusted accordingly, the woman knows how to work miracles. I give her tremendous credit for getting my body salsa competition ready and helping me to heal supernaturally fast from injuries. I love her sweet spirit and our conversation. She became a friend after all of those hours. She is encouraging, kind, efficient, always goes above and beyond and cares deeply for those she works on.

This woman is off her rocker. After getting a gift certificate for my birthday, it took me 6 weeks of emailing to schedule an appointment with her. I finally got one and I showed up to ActivSpace where the address is listed. The company isn’t listed in building’s directory, so I have to google her. My phone has 19% battery. I get a voicemail that says to text her and wait on the corner (seriously, no mention of any of this when the appointment was booked!!! ActivSpace is confusing enough.). I text and go to the corner. Nothing. I call again. Nothing. I call again. I’d seen in reviews that she regularly bails on appointments so I’m getting really worried now. Then she finally texts back and says someone else will meet me. I scheduled the appointment with her, not with someone else. They let me in and we go into the room and someone else is there. So she screwed up the scheduling. I am actively stressed, annoyed, and bothered. I will not deal with this «company» again. It’s a scam and she’s completely screwing over the people who work for her by being incapable of scheduling. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

Called to make my appointment shortly after getting a Groupon. No answer. Ok, no problem. Emailed to make the appointment the next day, asking which times were available. Got a follow up asking which city — I replied shortly after. No response for two days, then: «What days and times are you available?» Really? I told you «soonest available already. Okay, whatever. I reply „Earliest available afternoon or weekend?“ The response, again, comes 2 days later, this time „Today at noon?“ Email was sent at 8:30am. Okay, a little too soon, and at this point I am blaming myself for being too vague.
I tell them I need more notice than that, and ask if there are any appointments next week.
Response: „Tomorrow at 11:30 is available.“ Are you fucking kidding me? „Tomorrow“ was Wednesday, last time I checked „next week“ means 7 days from now, or even Monday if your week ends on a Sunday. Not TOMORROW. Jesus.
FINE. I reply „I’m planning on working from home tomorrow, sorry :(can I take a morning appointment next week? Thursday or Wednesday or Friday?“
Response: „Wed what time?“
Me: „Earliest available.“
Nothing.
Then I decided to text, waiting a whole week before doing so. Maybe theyre just slammed.
Me: Can I make an appointment for the SF location?
Them: Yes when?
Me:» Friday ⁶⁄₁₂ in the AM for 60 min deep tissue” because maybe i wasn’t specific enough the last 3 times.
Nothing.
I followed up today to share that I have never had a massage appointment CREATE stress for me until today. It’s been 3 weeks, and no appointment. Clearly this business doesn’t want your money, so don’t bother making the effort.

Corinne did an amazing job: not only is she an excellent masseuse, she also brings a sacred quality to her work that is indispensable to a complete experience. Many thanks, Corinne!

I have a few points that I need to make, but first of all it was a great massage. I asked for a 1 ½ hour deep tissue massage and it was one of the best I have ever had. I’m a big guy and I just recently drove all the way across the country so my lower back needed some TLC, and she did great. For such a small woman, Corrinne has VERY strong hands and she is not afraid to go «deep tissue» on me. Most of the time it was just a little bit shy of painful, which is just what I needed.
Her workspace is tiny, kept very warm on purpose, and it smells great (very relaxing). There is a security gate outside, adjacent to a café, and I had to call her in order for her to come downstairs and let me in.
The workspace is located in a seedy part of the city known as «The Mission District» and it is ugly in places. This is Skid Row at night and there are bums sleeping on the sidewalk nearby. Unfortunately this is a fact of life in San Francisco and Corinne is not responsible for it. During the day, younger people who bathe regularly and have jobs come out so the whole energy changes for the better. If you can bring a friend to drop you off and then pick you up later so that you don’t have to worry about your car being broken into.
I had much the same experience with scheduling as others have said here on Unilocal.Corinne needs to either employ someone to handle her scheduling or she needs to just do it better. It was frustrating for me to make an appointment and then show up and find that she forgot the appointment. We had some terse words but she apologized and all was OK after that.
Like I said, the massage itself was wonderful. Once she sorts out all of these issues then the complaints will stop.
I highly recommend Corinne, and I will go back. Although next time I will be sure to confirm the appointment several times beforehand.

I purchased a Groupon, but Corrine was unresponsive and unhelpful when trying to book an appointment. I’ve read that she gives excellent massages but other reviewers are correct that she has poor communication with new clients. I’ve refunded my Groupon and decided to take my business elsewhere.

I haven’t even had any of the services yet, and I’m already disappointed. As Mindy and Danny mention in their reviews, it’s extremely difficult/​impossible to get Corrine to respond to appointment requests. The responses are intermittent at best with no follow up; i.e., me: «are you taking any appointments this coming weekend», Corrine: (whoever is on the other end/​receiver) «no». me: «How about the following weekend», response: «no». I’ll request another date and will receive no response. This has happened on 4 occasions within a 5 week time frame. Why is this so difficult???
I’m completely empathetic to busy schedules BUT strongly believe in common courtesy especially in running a «professional business». And I agree with the comments in some of the reviews that there is A LOT of competition in this space… and amazingly, the competition knows how to operate their phones!!! The irony…

Go somewhere else!
I should have known from the start this was a mistake because the communication was so bad.
First, she only texts, so setting an appointment is difficult.
Second, location, location, location… she is located in the Mission dist. and parking is barren.
Third, when you arrive you have to text her you are there and wait for her on a corner. I did not know this prior to purchasing my Groupon.
My story…
Finally after a few weeks of trying an appointment was set with Corrine. Upon arrival it was necessary for me to circle and circle her neighborhood for a parking spot. Whew, I still arrived at my appointment 3 minutes early. I texted her that I was at the corner (mind you it is raining and cold). I wait and wait and wait… I call her voice mail and leave a message, I text her again. NOTHING!!! So I left and I let her know that I would be reporting her to Groupon and Unilocal.
She did text me and called me after a few minutes telling me she understood my frustration and was sorry she was late. I was already in my car and leaving the city. She offered me a free service, but after that experience I would never go back.
Competiton is extreme in the city, you have to be on the top of your game and you just can’t have bad communiation with potential customers.
Groupon gave me my money back: o)
My advice is to try the Aveda School for a facial and massage. They are really good, great prices, and really professional. The appointments are easy to set up and you don’t have to wait outside on a corner before your appointment.

I was never able to book my appointment, first she was booked for another 2 months and then she simply would not reply to my texts. I called Groupon and they offered to contact her but I said I wanted a refund /​credit which is what I got.
You can’t run a business if you’re not willing to talk to people on the phone. Not to mention the setup as people describe it is horrible.

I’m really glad that I found Corinne! She is quite strong, and has done deep work on my back over several meetings. I am highly satisfied with the experience and results after these sessions.
It has also been easy to communicate and schedule appointments with her. Before I even saw her the first time, I got sick and had to reschedule. And she WORKED WITH ME! This was a great beginning. So I have gone back numerous times since then, because I know she is reliable, and also because she does such good work.
In fact, I have purchased 2 «package deals» from her now. It has been a seamless process, and her packages are a great offering for repeat customers!
Hope this helps someone :)

Hands down my most favorite massage experience to date!
I grabbed a Groupon on my birthday and quickly scheduled a massage. Corrine replied soon after and I was on my bike over. I was so nervous I would be late I actually left my cell phone on my bike seat. She came down to greet me and lead me up to her parlor. The room was warm and smelled nice, with soft music playing. We discussed a bit about what I wanted her to focus on and then she left the room and I got ready.
SO relaxing! She used just enough massage oil on each portion of my body and before moving on to the next area, she massaged with peppermint oil, so I had a coolign sensation to release any left over tension.
Corrine is a real professional, very skilled and sensitive to the clients requests.
Also, my cell phone was grabbed by the girl at the coffee shop downstairs! She left a note on my bike and I got it after my massage, for all of you wondering what happened to it. A wonderful birthday!

This was a great experience but I’m glad I read some Unilocal reviews before contacting her. It took her a day to reply and we were quickly able to set up a time a couple days in advance. Exchanged messages were short and to the point, though certainly not unprofessional. I had no problem scheduling an appointment.
She told me she’d meet me on the corner of Treat and 18^th and when I arrived a few minutes late she was having a snack on the corner but very quickly pulled her stuff together and ushered me into her studio which was very clean, calm and inviting. She was very friendly and asked me what I wanted her to focus on.
What proceeded was a very vigorous, fast-​paced, aggressive massage which I loved. I think she has strong intuition and I did tell her I liked deep tissue work, though those preferring, slow, subtle strokes won’t be pleased with her style or will need to speak up to ask her to slow down and apply less pressure. Again, I enjoyed it but I can imagine many recoiling from how aggressive and fast-​paced her strokes are.
A couple things that were a little jarring for me: she is very religious (quietly prays at times during the session and has some Jesus knick knacks in the office) and talks about being guided by God. Wasn’t a big trigger for me, but it was definitely a little off-​putting as a non-​Christian. On the other hand, I think most of us get through life with a little help from a higher power and I respect how her relationship with God aids her work and benefitted me. It definitely came through in the product I received, for which I’m thankful. I was also touched by how intuitive and emotional she got while working on certain areas of my back, noticing how much I was carrying and helping me release the tension.
At the end of the massage, she first applied some hot wet towels and then this menthol-​like liquid without warning that were a little too hot, and burned a bit too much, respectively. A couple seconds in I was able to enjoy both experiences it but the initial shock would have been lessened had she told me what she was about to do! I suggested this after our session and she was very receptive.
All in all, a very positive experience that I would repeat. She was sweet and attuned. but she’s definitely a very busy lady hustling through Groupons with an aggressive approach but even still she went over time with me a few minutes which I really appreciated. I think this is a fantastic Groupon deal but probably not for everyone!

What a find! VERY skilled massage. The massage was strong and I could feel her finding the tight spots and working them as deep as I wanted to go. I’ve had other ‘deep tissue’ that simply were hard (lots of pressure) but Corinne really worked on the areas and she was sensitive to my experience and comfort.
The appointment was easy to make… yes…via TXT… but easy. She was very responsive. The room is comfortable and mood very relaxing.
Her skills are top notch.
I’m so glad I found her.

Came here with the Groupon.
The massage itself was great. Very very intense and deep. I usually get a massage every 1 – 2 months just to keep everything cool from workouts. So this definitely helped. She used coconut oil which I am a big fan of. And after the intense massage in certain areas, she even put on some tiger balm.
As for the bad, there are two points:
1) Scheduling is very hard as she communicates by text and email. When I asked for availability the response was usually «no» or «booked that day». No suggested alternatives. So it took about a week of emails and waiting to finally book a time.
2) I had to wait outside for 20 minutes before she was ready. You are at the mercy of her seeing your text message or email when you are there. So we started late and I noticed that when we finished I only had about 80 minutes instead of the 90 I paid for.
Overall the massage itself is good and worth it. And she has some strong hands. If you don’t mind waiting for an appointment and waiting outside with the possibility of starting late, it’s not bad. But it isn’t worth the hassle. I personally like places like East-​West near Glen Park which have a website which you can schedule your appointment right there. Much easier.

Nice lady but I would have liked to know about the setup before going. I couldn’t find the buzzer and was not told I had to text to get inside. I then went to Unilocal and found this out, when I got stranded looking around the complex…
Corinne has 1 tiny room. It’s functional but I would think the regular price of a massage there should be $ 50 or less. Not $ 50 with a Groupon.
There is no bathroom en suite. You’d have to go outside and find it in the complex. I didn’t go.
I think my skin got kind of raw from the concentrated massage on my back. And the strokes were kind of staccato and sometimes way too concentrated on one spot – ie: neck .
Feedback:
–Make the texting situation clear when booking appts
–Lower your prices. $ 100 for a massage is definitely too much and for that, I’d go to a real spa. $ 50 is not a Groupon price. it should be the full price!
–A lot of people are not into religion. It’s beautiful that she is, just that it may not suit everyone.

Came to Corinne after buying a groupon. Wanted to try her deep tissue massages. I was given fair warning regarding everything (via reviews), so I was skeptical I would like it, but was optimistic the massage would squash any concerns. And I’m glad I went for it! When I texted her, she responded quickly, albeit with brief single syllable type responses. No pleasantries, just business. I was scheduled in 2 days.
I got to my appointment 20 minutes early, so I expected to wait outside the establishment (an industrial building for small businesses). Fortunately, the day was sunny and warm with a light breeze. I Was greeted by Corinne at the gate and brought in. The room was small (as was Corinne), but had a very calm, relaxing atmosphere. After a brief talk, she started the massage. It varied from soothing, to painful as she focused on sections of my back with the most tension/​knots. This is where most of the work was done. She had told me that she didn’t want to rush the treatment, and I was glad that she didn’t. She is intuitive to each of her clients, focusing on what needs the most attention. I’ll admit, I was put off initially, then as the massage progressed, it was hard to relax at times as she REALLY worked on the tense sections of my back. But after the session was done, I came to realize why she has been getting praise! My back felt great!!! She used the last 10 – 15 minutes on my legs, but it was as if she just gave me a new back! Great massage… and normally I don’t like deep tissue massages. But, she worked out ALL the knots, and all the soreness went away as soon as the session ended. One hour is all you need, because I wasn’t sure if I could have taken much more after that. Haha…
So word to the wise: There shouldn’t be any surprises as to what you will be getting. It’s not a spa, its a space where a masseuse will really work out the knots. There is no receptionist, no waiting area, no changing room, no pampering amenities. You come here for the massage… a DEEP tissue massage, not swedish! And it was great! All the tension in my back… GONE! What you do get: Nice petite lady (much stronger than she seems) who will massage, a zen-​like calm room, and a nice ginger/​honey cup of tea afterwards. Definitely would come back when my back gets all jacked up with tension again.

Corinne gave me *the* best deep tissue massage of my life. I have recently moved back to the East Bay and have been scheming as to how I can get back to her table stat without having to make my way back to the EB via car or public transit. The only suitable mode of transport after one of these massages is probably that oversized bubble that Glinda the Good Witch travels in. Gentle and soundproof.
The massage was very therapeutic and it took nearly a week for my habitually tense shoulders to return to their usual state of knottiness (when usually it’s back in 24 hours). I walked out of that room in a daze that can only matched by that of prescription tranquilizers. It’s a miracle I was able to drive myself home.
I pride myself on being the type to restrain myself from moaning during massages but this was just too good not to. Seriously. Do realize that the deep tissue is truly a therapeutic massage… if that’s not what you’re into you’ll want to pick another type of massage.
I had no issues with the location… it is an interesting complex (google: ActivSpace) with small studio-​like spaces that can be rented for «art, hobby and business.» Actually quite cool. Yes, I could hear what sounded like a tutoring session next door but it’s San Francisco. Quiet does not exist. It wouldn’t stop me from coming back.
Now the question is… how can I get myself one of those jumbo bubbles?

Got a massage as a gift.
Enjoyed my massage. Back felt really good afterwards. I need more massages in my life.
Met her outside, she took me up to the suite, then had tea afterwards, it was great.
The complex is locked, so meeting outside isn’t so weird. It is not a storage unit. People are so idiotic sometimes.
I would go there again.

Corrine gave probably the best deep tissue massages that I’ve had, and I’m usually not a big fan of deep tissue massage. She applied the right amount of pressure and didn’t make it a personal goal of hers to tear up your muscles like some people who give unpleasant deep tissue massage sessions. I’m sure if you’re into a more intense deep tissue massage session, you can simply advise her. The end of the one hour session finished with a soothing cup of ginger honey tea.
I noticed she offers multiple session bundled offers for new or existing clients, make sure to inquire about that to save a few bucks. Regarding communication, I only communicated through text messages and the majority of her responses were within minutes! Without LivingSocial, I wouldn’t have found Corrine and would contemplate coming back if I’m in the area. And when you do come to Shalomtouch for your massage, it seems like it’s best to meet on the corner of 18^th St and Treat Ave, and she’ll come to the street level to take you in. I was a bit distressed when I didn’t know where to go when I got to 3150 18^th St.