Serenity Wellness Spa

ASHLEY SAVED ME! I am getting married this weekend and last minute had a huge blemish appear on my cheek. The last thing I wanted for my wedding. I was stressing about it all day. Last minute I called Serenity to see if they could do anything to help. Ashley was kind enough to stay late and slip me in last minute. She went above and beyond to make sure I looked better and had an action plan for the days leading up to the wedding. Thank you sooo much!

It’s been 3 years since I found Serenity Wellness Spa and every trip there is always an amazing one. Sharon has an awesome team of therapists that can conduct both male and female clients. I do not live in USA at all but I can tell you that every time I make a trip out here, I definitely always make an appointment with Sharon and is never disappointed. Sharon always recommends good skin products that suits me and never tried to make any hard sales like some places do. Totally recommend it!

After researching reviews, I had a facial with Sharon and it was a subpar experience.
Don’t expect a nice luxury spa place, it’s a no frills lobby and rooms.
first checked in, not a warm, inviting welcome from her– she didn’t intro herself– I didn’t realize she was my facial person. I filled out a form, she went to another room and I waited around after I finished the form as she was talking to colleagues.
by the time of the facial, she warmed up and we got to talk. her touch is very delicate– I would have preferred a bit firmer. when I had my mask on, she left the room for longer than she said she would. There was no chin/​neck massage. The facial was mediocre and wasn’t very satisfying. Maybe I’ve had amazing facials in the past with great face massages.
It was almost as if she kinda gave up on putting effort into her work to give clients an excellent experience. Maybe she wasn’t having the best day.
She was nicer and warmer later on but given the whole experience, I’d go somewhere else for facials.

Ashley is an excellent professional and highly knowledgable about skin and body care as well as health and wellness. Had an amazin facial, wrap and massage all by her!
Highly recommend

I have been to Serenity Wellness Spa several times now for a facial and a massage I am pleased each time I go. The estheticians are professional and polite and are always willing to answer questions for you. I usually get the custom facial and massage package for around $ 140 (so reasonable!) and they even give you a discount if your last services was within 8 weeks. On top of that, they take SpaFinder Gift Cards so you can end up with a really good deal. You can book your appointment online too which can come in handy.
I couldn’t give this spa 5 stars because I feel the décor could be updated. It is a bit outdated and I wouldn’t really describe it as «serene» :) But other than this, I think this place is a good choice for a last minute service or an inexpensive spa day.

I had an amazing facial done by Nakia who is also a massage therapist. It was the best facial I have ever received! I was so relaxed and felt so pampered the entire time. I really benefitted from her expert massage skills too. The products felt amazing on my skin; they use high quality products that smelled wonderful. I would highly recommend this place and this wonderful esthetician. I could not believe how amazing my skin looked afterwards, usually it’s blotchy from painful extractions but even those were tolerable and wow, my skin just glowed!

Since posting my review, I have heard from the owner and we discussed the service I received. She was understanding and very generous and I greatly appreciated her reaching out to me. It would be easy to ignore one bad review in a sea of positives, but she stepped up and made an effort to make it better.
When I next need a massage, I will book again and give Serenity a second shot.

I love the Deep Tissue and Sports Massage at Serenity!
This spa is very small, and the physical evidence here is not my favorite. However, I have had the best massages in my life here. If you like deep tissue, this is the place to go to.
I usually go to Ashley for a Sports Massage. She is extremely nice and a very good masseuse that knows exactly what she is doing. She listens to your needs, has really good advice, and is generous with the time. She helped me loosen up my tight hips.
Today, I had the pleasure to try Antoniy’s Sports Massage and A.R.T (active release technique). He is definitely the person to go to if you work out a lot, as he is specialized in A.R.T. Although it hurts a bit, it’s definitely worth it; he can do amazing things to balance out your body. I’m going back to him in a few days.
I would definitely recommend both Ashley and Antoniy. They are both extremely knowledgeable, amazing at deep tissue, and very passionate about their job. At other places, I tend to feel like Deep Tissue is not worth my money, however, this place is worth every dollar!

I just had a massage with Nakia and it was the best massage of my life! Nakia is very strong and is able to give a very nice deep tissue massage. She even walked on my back and cracked it which made me feel so relaxed after. I thoroughly enjoyed my massage with Nakia and I can’t wait until my next one!

I have tried almost every service they offer along with some of the products they currently carry, such as m’lis and Detorra.
My most favorites are facials by Sharon and massages by Nakia and Christina. I am still hoping to try Ashley’s services as she has the most welcoming demeanor ever.
This is the best place to go after a soul cycle class.
If you are looking for a DEEP TISSUE massage and I mean really deep, then Nakia is your gal. She warned me that I might bruise and feel sore, but luckily I didn’t have any bruises. I felt tired after the massage, but I feel SO GOOD today. I am looking forward to try their wraps next and will go back regularly for my facials and massages.

Wow! My boyfriend surprised me with a polynesian massage here on v-​day and I had a wonderful time! I was a bit hesitant given the noise outside and the fact that light was pouring through my room (I just prefer a darker setting), however Ashley was such an absolute pleasure that I quickly forgot about these factors.
Upon arriving the owner (?) greeted us with a warm hello and water, had us fill out a few forms and we were on our way. Ashley reviewed my form, let me get situated and got to work. I told her that I carry a lot of stress in my neck and upper shoulders, and she did a great job at working these areas with just the right amount of pressure and attention — I could literally feel the tension melt away!
She moved on to my back and to my legs. I generally don’t get my legs done and just focus on my upper body, but I’m so glad I didn’t say anything because I ended up needing some work on my hips/​lower back, and learning about some stretches I can do to avoid carrying stress here. Ashley was great at informing me that the tenderness I felt in these areas meant I needed to work on some stretching.
I learned that Ashley is currently in nursing school and can see that it helps in her practice; she gave me a few more preventative measures about what I can do ergonomically at work to ensure I’m sitting/​standing for a balanced amount of time, how to help my cold get better after getting a massage, etc.
Despite these helpful tips, I definitely plan to come back and see Ashley again. I had a thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable time here!

Update: After my review I received a very nice note from the owner which I really appreciated. She worked with me to ensure my satisfaction, which shows her commitment to her customers/​clients. I find this admirable and greatly respect it. Thank you Sharon.

Nakia is amazing. I got a deep tissue sports massage and it changed my entire body. I felt totally aligned and loose (and a little sore) afterward. The massage itself was intense and there was a lot of holding my breath and holding on tight, but totally worth it. I’m convinced I need this once a month so she’ll be my new regular treat to myself.

Just have the best massage of my life! 1 whole hour of pure bliss, definitelly coming back. So glad I finally found «the place»!!

Sharon, the owner of this spa, is the most deeply intuitive and generous person I have ever met. Over the course of 3 treatments and oil protocols, together with western meds, I’m truly healing from Lyme’s Disease.
UPDATE: The DoTerra Aroma Touch therapy (oil protocol) has been amazing. I truly believe I am Lyme Disease Free now. I’ve been going to see Nakia for Sports Massage. Wow, it’s life changing. She really understands how our muscles work and it is the deepest and most releasing work I have ever experienced. My body is completely different now. My upper back is freer, my hamstrings are becoming un-​entangled, and now I am killing it at the gym because I can move so much better. Thank you Serenity!

Thank you, Sharon and Serenity Wellness Spa!
Sharon recommended an 11 day Cleanse — it was fabulous! I lost 12 lbs during that time, and felt GREAT! I have more energy now than ever, and feel that my body has actually re-​set itself. During the cleanse, I spent 90 minutes at the Spa for the detox wrap and moisturizing facial — They were absolutely amazing — such a treat to be pampered while detoxifying my body. Still having a few pounds to lose, she then recommended a natural weight loss program — I am SO looking forward to the next two weeks! Will keep you posted on the success. .. already feeling a surge of energy.
Just walking through the door, Serenity Wellness Spa has a relaxing effect on me.

Serenity Wellness Spa is my absolute favorite spa in the Marina/​Cow Hollow area. Everyone is very nice, the experience is very relaxing, the price is reasonable (especially compared to other spas) and the service is top notch. I have had several different types of massages and facials and never had a bad experience.
Highly recommend.

Serenity Wellness Spa is my sanctuary, I love it there. It is definitely the best spa experience in the Bay Area. As a photographer my body get’s beat up pretty bad and the healing touch of the massage therapists is what keeps functioning at my best.
Then there are the slimming/​detoxing wraps! I get one a few times a year when I detox (usually before vacation) and they are amazing, not only do I feel amazing afterward the entire experience at the spa is out of this world!
Serenity Wells Spa is clean, friendly, welcoming, professional, serene and pure perfection… I can’t say enough. Thank you!

My last visit was even better than the first! I got home and the first thing my boyfriend does is tell me my skin is glowing. Even a week later my acne is gone and my skin is 100% smoother.

My visits to Serenity are mini-​vacations. As soon as I walk in, I feel relaxed — soothing music, warm and comfortable décor, hot tea, and a friendly welcome from the staff.
I’ve been lucky enough to get facials from Sharon for the last two years. And they only get better! She recently revamped the spa, renamed it, and added the Cinq Mondes line of botanical products. They smell amazing, and work magic too. In addition to her knowledge of skincare, she is a health and wellness coach who brings a holistic approach to beauty (from the inside out).
Every facial with her is customized to the state of your skin on that day. Today mine was dry and flaking a bit (must be the cold weather), even though in general my skin tends to be oily. To combat the dryness, she started with an oil-​based cleanser. Then the steam, extractions and other steps in a typical facial (not sure everything that’s happening, just that it works wonders)…she added some micro-​dermabrasion to exfoliate and prep my skin for hydration. She mixed a special gel mask for me, which stayed on for 20 – 30 minutes. In the mean time, she massaged my neck and shoulders, feet (with hot towel treatment), and even my hands (which really needed it with all the work I do on a keyboard). Heavenly!
All I know is that when I look in the mirror afterwards, I look 10 years younger! My skin is glowing, brighter and the fine lines are gone. There’s a dewy freshness to my face that I wish I could wake up to every morning. Whenever friends see me afterwards, I get compliments on my complexion (usually without a stitch of makeup)…which is a sure sign that the facials are awesome!
Besides facials, I come to Serenity for deep tissue sports massage from Nakia. I like it with very strong pressure (she is used to massaging NFL players), and it hurts so good! I’m usually sore from surfing, hiking, biking or yoga, and I need someone who can work out the kinks. She is a PRO… and knows how to get to the hard to reach spots to release muscles and fascia and facilitate movement. Highly recommend her amazing skills!