Le Spa By Sophie

What a great experience. I love this place. Its always so relaxing. I will definitely recommend this to anyone.

Had a wonderful experience. Very thorough with the massage and facial. Very pleased with Sophe because she listened to my concerns about my skin issue and I fee satisfied with her recommendations. Katie executed the facials and she did a wonderful job. Definitely will be going back again.
*used a groupon deal*

I purchased a groupon 90 for gel Medicare signature fascial and signature massage. The service is great, stuffs are friendly, most importantly the spa is super clean! Definitely recommend this place and will come back!

I LOVE this place. I got a groupon for two and me and my sister had a facial, massage and mani. The girls are very experienced in what they are doing. The facial is one of the best i’ve ever had. Extractions are painful, but the pain is worth it because you come out feeling like a new woman!

I bought the $ 99 Groupon deal: 1 hr massage, 1hr facial & gel manicure. My service provider was Daisy n she was super sweet! She was also Very detailed in her facial (extractions was precise). This was a terrific deal!

I’ve been to Le Spa twice, the first time on a two-​for-​one Groupon purchased by a friend for massage, facial and gel manicure, and the second time today on a one-​person-​only Groupon, same services.
First the positive!
Massage: ⁵⁄₅. Rita is the bomb. I was lucky enough to get her the first time and so made sure to request her the second time. She adjusted the pressure level perfectly and went over the 60 minutes promised in the Groupon. I felt very calmed and relaxed after this massage.
Facial: ⁵⁄₅. Again, Rita is the bomb! Very thorough, very calming, and very positive vibe.
Gel manicure: 4.5÷5. Rita did a super job, cuticles and all! I’m just more a fan of regular manicures. She suggested a super nail color that’s right for fall and will go perfectly with my Halloween costume.
Now, areas for growth:
Confusion about Groupon: ³⁄₅.
The manager asked me if I had been there before when I called to make this appointment with a Groupon. I explained that I had but that my friend had purchased the first Groupon. Nowhere on my current Groupon did it say for «first-​time customers only.» She told me that they can make their own rules but that this time she would honor it, which I appreciate because Rita rocks. She also told me I should just call directly to see if they have specials, which they probably do. Will do!
No water/​tea/​cookies: ¹⁄₅. Maybe they are trying to drum up business for the cute café outside but I had to ask for water. Most spas have water, tea and snacks available so it was a little weird, especially since I was there for three hours.
Overall, I would say this spa does an excellent job and is well worth it if you have a Groupon. Tons of parking as it’s inside the Arcadia Fitness Center and you can use their lot.

This place is Awesome. Never had a facial before, originally came for a massage but thought I try both and boy did I make a great decision! The massage is excellent and my facial was a really relaxing experience. Definitely coming back and recommending all my friends and family here!

Had the groupon deal and the massage was fantastic and the facial was great. The only thing was that I was left under the steam machine longer than was necessary. I was able to upgrade my facial instead of getting the manicure.

I must say, Le Spa by Sophie really delivers a great experience and has wowed me. Bought a package for my Sister’s birthday where Sophie and her staff gave us the royal treatment from start to finish. Their facial, massage, and nail treatment was the best we’ve had in years. Didn’t know Arcadia had such a gem like Le Spa by Sophie. Definitely coming back and bringing my friends! ;-)

Perfectly fine place, but VERY hard to find. The factory itself is a bit daunting because it’s like they cluttered a spa into a tiny space.
The massage itself is a bit overpriced, but the therapist put me to sleep. It was relaxing. And what I needed after a day of work. Unfortunately, my knots did not all come out.
To get there, you walk into some members only fitness center. Then you walk through a giant hall, and it’s in the corner…
If you have to pee, you get to pee next to some washing machines…
Cute spot… 3-​stars. :)

Not a pleasant experience. I had a groupon.
The 60 min massage was the best part and even that was just average. The «60 min facial» was relaxing until they put a mask on my face and had me lie there for 35 mins with it on. It started getting itchy about 10 min into it. Then the «gel manicure» was a joke. She didn’t clean/​cut my cuticles and when I asked why she wasn’t her response was that it was «extra charge.» I insisted that that is part of a manicure, she did nothing. So this so called manicure, only involved her painting my nails. Would not recommend this place!

Usually not a fan of groupons but $ 99 for 1 hr massage, facial & gel mani was fantastic. Felt like a million bucks after, and I’ve had $ 300++ rejuvenating packages before at spas w/​accolades. Meh.
Massage was my favorite. I think her name is Stacy, she doesn’t speak much English, but that didn’t bother me at all. I hate it when the masseuse chats with you ! I’m there to relax not go thru the everyday what do you do, etc etc. She must’ve read the paperwork I filled out bc she got all the knots out my shoulders, neck, and worked on my head tension. Definitely made the work week a lot easier. 12 hr days in front of a comp & adrenaline junkie on the weekends (financial /​MTBing chick) ;)
Facial was nice too. Thought I had sensitive skin but products they used worked just fine. I’m just a cetaphil gal anyway. My face felt clean & soft and still is since my visit 2 weeks ago.
Gel mani was pretty & lasted !! Lasted a few weeks & I did some intense mountain biking that weekend.
The owner did my eyebrows too. She gave me a consultation based on my natural shape. That was nice. I hate the threading /​tweezer happy thin eyebrows. ;/​
Will be coming back :)

Love this place, every time I feel my face so clean, I have bad acne I went to someplace else before, they didn’t extract completely or the tools are not clean, next day my face was even worst„ this place is very neat and tools are very clean. I work in medical filed, the way they sanitizing tools and use disposal needles are very professional and clean, hardly recommend!

I had the Groupon deal with massage, facial, and gel manicure. When I walked in, the owner (Sophie?) was not particularly welcoming and she was busy on the phone. It was rather hot and stuffy. The technician did not speak much English, and she sort seemed to cower in Sophie’s presence. The facial and massage were fine, but the reason why I give this one star is because soon after my visit I developed fungus on my fingernail. I’ve never had this before and I recall wondering if the instruments were sterilized. The nail is separating from the nail bed and I have to get a prescription for very costly treatment that will take MONTHS to rid the fungus. I will not be returning.

3.5 stars.
Tried out Le Spa on a Groupon deal (1-​hr massage, 1-​hr facial, and 1 gel mani for 2 ppl for $ 179) w/​my mother-​in-​law.
Positives:
— Making an appointment was easy. Sophie called the day prior to confirm
— The massage was great. The masseuse (I believe her name was Rita) was thorough and the pressure was just right. The massage and the facial each lasted the entire hour. No time skimping here!
— The ambiance was nice — the background music was serene and the lighting was perfect. I felt like I was at a real spa, and not those $ 20 Asian foot/​back massage places all over San Gabriel Valley
— Although I heard chatter once in a while outside of the room, it was kept to a minimum
— The gel mani on my mother-​in-​law looked nice
— Each employee working there takes on the role of a masseuse, esthetician, and nail technician, depending on what is needed at a particular moment. It made things pretty efficient
Negatives:
— The esthetician who did my facial insisted that I get the few pimples on my face squeezed out. I’ve never gotten this done before… In retrospect, I wish I hadn’t. Not only was it supppper ewit;oIHET:twertrew PAINFUL, it left some scars and large pores
— The owner and esthetician kept emphasizing that it’s very difficult to obtain the iS Clinical and Skinceuticals products that they use, that it could only be purchased from dermatologists. I was curious and did a simple google search. Turns out many of the products could be purchased on Amazon
— I didn’t want a gel mani, so I asked if I could substitute it for a regular mani. For $ 8 extra, I got the worst mani ever. The nail technician said that she usually works w/​gel because it is much easier. She had to redo some areas 3x before Sophie got frustrated and told her to hurry up o_​O
— The bathroom setup was a bit awkward… I guess they were limited on space
Communication was a bit difficult at first when I spoke to them in English, but much easier after I switched to Mandarin.
Credit cards are accepted, but bring some cash for tip! You can hand them directly to the masseuse/​esthetician/​nail technician right after each session.
Overall, it was ok. If I come back, it’d be mainly for the massage.
Massage: A+
Facial: C
Gel mani: A
Reg mani: F :(
Ambiance: A

I got the groupon deal which included gel manicures, facials, and a massage… and I pictured a bigger place but its above a fitness gym, I got the couples package and we were pretty much separated the whole time, we were only together for the actual massage and the lady massaging me was pretty rough it kinda hurt… it took so long cause they were short staffed and at the end Sophie asked for their tips, I mean I was definitely gonna tip them but I just thought that was rude… NOBODY has ever asked me for tip!!! The only thing I liked was the gel manicure… and it was SO HOT inside… I didn’t really have a great experience like I hoped since this was my first spa ever!!! I won’t be returning, nor recommend it.

3.5 overall.
my girlfriend and i got a groupon deal. it was 90 bucks pp for a massage, facial, and manicure [gel nail polish].
thinking that we would’ve been able to do our services together so that we could chit chat but that did not happen. two staff working. staff are trained to do all three services. we both did not have sophie so we have no idea who sophie is.
my experience:
manicure-​i had my manicure first. she asked if i wanted it round or squared. i stated squared. lets just say i had to ask her to fix them at least 3 times. they were super sharp on the edges. i had to even file them down again after my spa experience to get it the way i liked them. i had to ask for three coats of polish because with two you can totally still see my nails [i painted them a seafoam green.]
facial-​i had no clue what was going on because there was a language barrier. this was my first ever facial so i have no idea what to expect. my nose was hella red afterwards along with my forehead and chin area. the experience did hurt but i hear that is normal. = result — after 2 days my face is no longer red and does feel smooth.
massage– definitely not the best. but definitely better than a korean massage. wasn’t a full hour.
Wasn’t super wowed by the experience. Everything was decent.
thoughts:
*everything was pretty clean.
*they had relaxing music playing.
*smelled like an american spa.
*not bad but wouldn’t come back for a massage. maybe a facial.
*staff kept having to step out/​pause to answer the phone. they are definitely short staffed.
*with a language barrier i felt like i didn’t get the best treatment. things weren’t explained to me. no recommendations were made.
tips:
*staff speaks limited english.
*located in the same building as arcadia fitness center.
*they don’t offer you anything to drink.
*small waiting area.
*they warn you that the arcadia police department may inspect without notice.
*shared parking lot as the fitness center and café maji.
*closed on monday & thursday.
*appointments only.
*they do provide robes and a towel. But you gotta ask.
*they also provide a locker with a lock.
*you can shower downstairs where the rest of the gym females do.
*you can also use the gym’s Jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna.
*the female restroom area has blow dryers that you can use.
*do pack sandals to walk around.
*super small spa.
*they also do parties, hair, and make up.

I had been dealing with acne for over a year before I finally decided to see a professional. I started coming to Le Spa last October, and it has really been one of the best decisions I have made.
Before my first treatment, Sophie asked me about my lifestyle, and the kinds of food I eat. She also asked me to bring in the products I use for my face and hair, so she can evaluate them. She basically told me all the things I should and should not do (no fried nor spicy food — oh no!). Sophie is nice, but she is very straight-​forward. She will not beat around the bush, and I like that. Needless to say, I thought this was a great way to start my treatment.
Every treatment starts with facial cleansing and a mini massage (shoulders and arms). I look forward to these every time I book my appointments. The extraction, however, is a different story. It is painful, it always is, but I don’t really mind since I know it’s making my skin better. After that, a mask or a peel will be applied, depending on my skin’s current condition. This is what I like best about Le Spa — they customize the treatment according to what you need, and Sophie usually explains everything before she applies any of the products. She even asks if I have any special events for the coming week, because if I do, she would delay doing the peel so I can look presentable and non-​peely then (haha!).
I truly feel that Sophie cares for her clients, and they are not just blobs with dollar signs on them. She takes the time to get to know us, and she shares a little about herself, too. The overall experience at Le Spa is so pleasant, and that is why I did not mind coming here every week for the first two months.
My skin has gotten so much better since then; for this, I cannot thank Sophie enough. This may sound cheesy, but my confidence has greatly increased since I started going to Le Spa. Most people come here to unwind and indulge themselves, and rightly so. I come to be comfortable with me again.

LOVE THIS PLACE! If you are looking for professional facial services, I highly recommend this place.
I have been coming to Sophie’s spa since its opening last year inside of the Arcadia Fitness Sports Club and became a regular ever since. I love having my facial done by Sophie. All facial treatments begin with a thorough cleansing then facials according to your skin type. BTW, If you are new here, she will identify each step of a facial and explain the reason for each.
There are other services available besides facial. I would love to try their body massage next time I am in.

To get here, you have to sign in on the clipboard at the Arcadia Fitness Sports Club on the left-​hand side when you enter the building. Then you go upstairs across the dance floor, and it will be on your left-​hand side.
They have a promotion going on for new customers: $ 20 off any service. My neck, shoulders, and upper back were really hurting, so when I told Sophie on the phone, she signed me up for the deep tissue massage. The massage rooms are really tiny like closet-​sized, but it’s not noticeable when you’re getting the massage done because the massage felt so good while the masseuse was doing it. There were times when it was a little rougher than I was used to, but I just had to tell her to make it softer, and she would. The good thing about their deep tissue massage is that it’s customizable.
Before or after the massage, you can go downstairs to the women only sauna, jacuzzi, and steam room. It’s shared with the other gym members, so abide by the gym rules: shower before going into one of the above and wear a bathing suit.
I have already bought a massage package, so I’ll definitely be back here and am looking forward to it.