Successful Shiatsu

Definitely not up to my standards in terms of technique or strength. I’ve been going to massages for many years and my masseuse is on vacation so wanted to try someone new. Given all the good reviews, decided to give this place a try but was disappointed :(I do believe she tried. one star because I was asked to give tips for the massage that I did not like. Aren’t tips given if you like the service?

The ladies at Successful Shiatsu KNOW what they are doing. Perfect middle ground in between Swedish (too soft) and Thai (too hard). I love this place. $ 70 for 1 hr. On ladies day (Tues and Wed) it’s $ 63 for 1 hour and $ 71 for 90 minutes. Amazing value and professional excellence! Kristy and Ada are the best!

Amazing !!! Seriously one of the best massages I’ve ever had! Yoyo was my masseus and she was great! One of the best experiences. I love my massages deep and hard and she hit the spot ! I would recommend to anyone. Better than all the chain places like massage envy. They are so sweet and super affordable! $ 45 for an hour! It’s nuts.

Wasn’t sure whether to trust the great reviews but I’m glad I did. Place is bare bones but clean, and unlike other foot massage places you are in your own massage room. One of the better massages I’ve had. The only odd part was they told me when I checked in that I could add extra minutes to my massage (I said no thanks) and then they asked twice more during my massage if I wanted to add more minutes. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

When it comes to massages, I need the hard stuff. So I went through a phase where I went to male Chinese masseuses. After a while, I started to feel self conscious. They were forceful, but there is a line that Chinese masseuses — whether female or male — are not aware of. What I mean is that either whether they are male or female, it rather seems like they are humping you.
It’s hard to relax when you’re not sure if the guy is really just trying to get out that kink or trying to get kinky. Especially when they really get into those glutes.
I am very happy to find Successful Shiastsu (What a Chinese name! :P What would make it more Chinese is Successful Shiastsu 888)
I’ve been here a few times now and the all the masseuses have been women and f’ing kick it. They go over those tense spots over and over and over. and not lightly either. Last time I was here she put her whole body weight on my shoulders with that shiastsu knead over and over and over. It was this painful relaxation and I dozed into a state of losing consciousness, but not quite completely… That tension not quite melting away, but beaten away, which is really the only way to do it with me!
These women will get on top of you, take the blanket all off completely, pushing their elbows into your glutes. To say they are handsy is an understatement. But at least they are women. So if they need to jam their fist into my butt, so be it.
I feel like the vigor in which they do their work means they are serious. And they know they are good at what they do and they really want to get that knot out!
I live kinda far from here, but it’s the best place in the city I’ve found so far, especially for the price. Totally worth it. Come in for ladies day Tuesday and Wednesday — $ 43!

Best Asian massage place by far in SF.
Good technique, strong hands and they even ask you if the pressure is good enough or not.
I would definitely recommend this establishment over others in SF.
Thank you Christy

Yoyo, is exceptional. I was in China, had hundreds of massages, but this is right on top.

This place is by far the BEST massage for the price I have ever found. The owner and masseuses are very nice and the place is clean and simple. They have one room with two tables so my sister and I were able to chat a bit. But honestly, the reflexology and massage combo are so good… we barely spoke.
I wear heels a lot and I was visiting for Dreamforce — my feet received the care and felt amazing afterwards. YoYo was my masseuse and she is strong and knows exactly where to put pressure for healing.
I highly recommend and can’t wait to go back. My sister who loves nearby is getting the series– she loved it as well.

What a successful massage I got there!
35 bucks, foot massage for half hour, and back massage for another half hour, was a great deal. It was pretty strong and my masseuse was, she was a small Asian lady who was very tough and treated me like a pizza dough, yes, I was a pizza dough.
It was my 1^st time, so, will see, I’d like to go back there again, then if it’s still successful as my 1^st time, it’ll be a 5 star massage place.

Its a hit or miss. But when you get the right person or make an appt. it is sooo good. Not for everyone though. If you don’t like a lot of pressure in your massages, this is not the place for you.

Combo. 4^th option. $ 60 for 1 hour body massage and 30 minutes of foot massage.
The body massage was great, as usual, and definitely gave me some relief from the massive neck, shoulder and back tension. Highly recommend their shiatsu services. However, the foot massage was a disappointment, and it’ll be the first and only foot massage from here.
Service = good. They always try to strike up conversations with me in Chinese, but I’ve just stopped speaking any Chinese to them. Otherwise, they will talk to you during the entire session and quit massaging you.
Call for an appointment but please make sure they have the right time. I called for a 7 p.m. appointment at 10 a.m., which I asked for and confirmed 3 times before hanging up. At 11:15 a.m. I received a call asking about my whereabouts. I told her that I had asked for 7 p.m., which she seemed surprised about.

I’ve been here 5+ times. They give good massages & have good prices. Can’t beat ladies days! (tues/​wed $ 43 for 1 hour!)

05₀₁_2015…AdA did an exceLLent job with my Knee, and massage with tenderness to smooth my Pain in my Left Knee and neck… THANKS-​SO-​MUCH!!!

This is by far the best Shiatsu massage place runs by Chinese people. I went to Fuji Shiatsu in Japan Town many times and they are equally as good. This one is better because it’s cheaper and closer to my home.
I went in today looking for Linda but she is on vacation so Amy took me in. She is equally as good as Linda. Amy worked on my knots and I didn’t even know my thighs muscle were so tight and she worked on all the knots on my shoulders, thighs, hamstrings. Started with 30 minutes foot massage followed with 60 minutes body shiatsu massage. It was sooooo relaxing! I like her pressure and her strong hands! I needed a very strong massage. For $ 68 for 90 mins it’s a steal!
I am coming back for 2 hours deal! And I’ll be sure to ask for Amy or Linda!
Great place, cheap no frills, great quality!

A hidden gem! Inexpensive experience for what feels like a very expensive massage. Linda has magic hands and intuition. They are lovely women who work here and they give a fantastic massage!!!

I give this place 3.5 stars. It’s nothing fancy, but it gets the job done if you’re looking for a cheap quick fix nearby. I got a 70 min body (40 min) & foot (30 min) massage for $ 45. It started out with a foot massage, which was relaxing, but definitely could use more pressure and time on the bottom of my feet than squeezing my legs. After that, the chair folds down into a bed for the body massage. My lady was very sweet, but it would be better if she spent more time kneading into my kinks and knots on my shoulders and neck. Overall, it was quite relaxing.

Thank you YoYo for your outstanding efforts to heal my back pain! This is by far the best therapeutic and healing massage parlor I’ve ever been since they closed down my regular spa closed to my neighborhood. I highly recommend anyone to give this place a try when you are desperately looking for a professional fix on chronic or temporary pains. They are not just there to ask you to tell them about your mother or girlfriend while jacking up your time. They are there to fully assist you to combat any sort of joint pain and help you to regain back to your normal physically state! Ask about the masseuse YoYo in particular, she is the most helpful and hardworking lady I’ve ever met. Now I have already recommended this place to my cousin and all my colleagues! Keep it up with the hard work YoYoYo!

What a great value!
I chose the foot massage and asked for a bit of combo…
Amazing! Great pressure & the foot, legs, arms, back, neck & head massage were delightful!

Worst massage I’ve ever had.
I had a massage by I think it was the owners husband.
It’s run by Asians and they have no experience with massage.
I am a massage addict and would never recommend anyone to come here.
It was the most painful massage I’ve ever had. I had bruises the next day. I kept asking him to lighten up and he didn’t listen. He had long finger nails and they were scratching me.
There was no rhythm or experience here.
Find any other place to go to and save your money.
There just trying to make money and have

This place is AMAZING!!! I am new to shiastu massage but not to massage so I can say I am an experience and informed consumer. First tried it in Maui. I prefer it to other styles of massage. It’s got pressure yet it stretches the muscles and feels just right. My first time at this place but I loved everything about it. Give it a try!!! Cannot beat the expertise of the therapist with the rates which are so reasonable and to to that a great location on balboa. Next to Shanghai king and across from mpurple cow and the movie theatre. Easy parking too. Very relaxing:-))))) BTW my therapist was Linda. She was fantastic. Tuesday and Wednesday is ladies day so rates are lower.