Moon Spa

My husband and I booked a 1-​hour massage today. My masseuse had 2 basic moves and spent almost 40 minutes doing them over and over again on my back. They were all bigger moves, with little or no in-​depth kneading of knots. After 40 minutes, I had to ask her to stop and massage my legs or something else or she would have spent the entire hour on my back! To make matters worse, she left the room 3 times within the first half hour to answer the phone or greet someone entering the shop! I get that they are a small business, but you never leave a client laying there in the middle of a massage! Lock the door! Get an answering machine! The ONLY reason I gave them two stars is because my husband enjoyed his massage (of course he wasn’t left lying on the table).

Great massage. I appreciate that I can walk in for a quick chair massage to get rid of a headache.

Have you ever gone for the $ 80/​$ 100+ massage and felt used!!!
Chinese/​orient massage is half the price and twice as nice~
Personally, I love how quiet it is here, might be too understated for some, but if your body needs work, it will get done here!

An amazing full body massage awaits you here. The price is unbelievable for the thorough massage you receive. They have a full menu of services from foot and chair massages to full body Swedish or deep tissue.
On a whim my mother and I decided to round out her visit to SLO with a massage. We made an appointment an hour in advance and arrived a few minutes early. We were seen on time and our massages went a full hour.
Julia was my masseuse. She intuitively knew how much pressure to use and focused on my tensest muscles. It’s hard for me to fully relax and within a few moments I felt like I was paralyzed by relaxation. Emily worked with my mother, who has sensitive skin and fibromyalgia. She said the massage was by far the best she has received. She requested for her hips to be worked on. Emily used strong pressure but not so much that it caused my mom to ask her to stop. She described it as the kind of pain/​discomfort you know will make it feel better, which it did!
The entire experience was worth the cost and I am not disappointed by our spontaneous decision to stop in. I have a tight budget and this massage was worth every penny. I’ll definitely be back to help prevent migraines and relieve stress whether it’s with their 60 minute massage or 10 minute chair massage.

Fabulous massage from Julia! I too was a bit surprised when the first half of the massage was without oil, but for the second half I was well slathered. The table was different from ones I’m used to and there was a bit of a smell like sweaty scalp or face, but I adjusted the towel and it was fine. I might bring a wipe next time! Otherwise the place is very clean and pleasant. For the price, it far surpassed my expectations. It’s 3 minutes from my house too. I will definitely be back!

I had a bicycle accident 2 weeks ago. No serious injuries, but every day since I’ve felt pain or stiffness in a different area – neck, shoulders, sciatic nerve from right hip through leg down to foot. Julia gave me a 1-​hour deep tissue massage (it’s $ 40 before noon, a fantastic deal) and I left feeling relaxed and pain free for the first time since the accident. I didn’t give her any special instructions. It all felt good. At this price, I can afford a massage more often. I’ll be back!

First off, this place has a fantastic atmosphere. I’ve been to plenty of massage places that are too dark, odd smelling, and have weird music playing. You can tell how clean Moon Spa is because it’s actually well-​lit. Not harsh lighting, but just enough. It’s free of any odd smells, and the music is very soothing.
Secondly, the three ladies I’ve dealt with (I was told they’re sisters but that might not be true!) are all absolutely lovely. Their English is good enough to communicate, they’re always happy and bubbly, and they REMEMBER you. On that note, I’ve been given special discounts every few times I’ve gone in because they appreciate customer loyalty.
And most importantly, they give a great massage for a great price with lots of options for types of massage to fit your schedule.
Go to Moon Spa for a clean, friendly, soothing, and relaxing treat!

We saw the reviews on Unilocal so my wife and I decided to try it out, cashing in on the before-​noon-​$ 40 special. We opted for the couples’ room. I had Julia as my therapist, she did a great job getting out knots and other problem areas. My wife said it was a good experience, she thought the first part of the massage without oil was «a bit funky, but they made up for it.» I’ve had massages that cost more but were less satisfying. Definitely worth a visit!

Tried this for the first time, $ 45 for an hour massage,
The big plus they have a couples room. Come in before noon and the price drops to $ 40 an hour. Can’t beat that

HIDDEN GEM is the best way I can describe this place. $ 45 for an amazing hour long massage. I have usually gone all the way to Paso to River Oaks because they have a killer couples’ mineral tub and massage deal. I came across this place while looking for something a little closer to home, and I have to say that although River Oaks is great this place wins in the massage department. They also incorporate hot stone massage included in the same price which is something other places don’t offer.
Unfortunately I didn’t get my masseuse’s name the first time around, she was a quiet, thin woman. My only complaint to begin with was the head hole on the table didn’t smell great, but I adjusted the towel they gave me so that I was breathing into it instead of into the leather that smelled weird.
She offered me medium or hard, I said I would start with medium, but will probably go to hard since I was extremely sore. I have mild scoliosis which comes with a lot of other back problems and pain between my shoulder blades, so my muscles try to compensate for that by tightening up so I always have knots in them. I must say that I am one of those people who look for a very deep massage because of the amount of muscle I have on my back, and it isn’t for everyone. After the first minute I asked her to go harder, and trust me she did!
She was extremely accommodating and checked with me at least 4 times to see if she was going too hard. Every time I moved to scratch my side, etc. she would ask if she was going too hard or hurting me. On that note I feel the need to go into a little rant on the negative reviews that say they go too hard:
Complaining that they went to hard and hurt you is like going into a restaurant and telling the chef you want whatever they feel like making you. then complaining about the restaurant because you didn’t like the meal they gave you. If you don’t SAY WHAT YOU WANT you can’t honestly expect them to know you want a softer massage. It is 100% your fault if you didn’t like it if you didn’t tell them what you wanted. End rant.
My second time going I got a woman that was a little bigger around and a bit older. Although the massage was still good I didn’t leave as starry eyed as on my first visit. I ended up in the last room near where the other employees were waiting for customers to come in and there was only a thin half-​wall between us so I could hear every word they said while chit-​chatting. My masseuse that time left the light on almost all the way so it was less relaxing. Also as a woman with a very large chest-​to-​body ratio there was defiantly some «chest» hanging out the side in clear view. But I really don’t care.
A bit of a heads up to some (and also a bit in response to the inappropriate touching comment) they do get all up in there. However if you don’t feel comfortable and ask someone to stop and they don’t (or possibly don’t understand) that is NOT OKAY and no one has the right to touch you without your consent. In MY PERSONAL experience, they are professionals and know that the glutes are a large muscle and are included in a real massage. Not once did I get the sense that it was raunchy or uncalled for in any way when they were touching me.
I would recommend this place to anyone. It is an amazing massage at an amazing price and you get a MUCH better massage than what you pay for. And coming from someone as picky as myself in that department, that says a lot. Super happy I found this place and I really hope they stick around!!!

I’m very picky about my massages. In fact a bit spoiled, I think. I frequently visit Chinese massage businesses all over Central & So Cal. I thought I’d take advantage of Moon Spa’s $ 40/​hr before-​noon-​special because I felt a migraine coming on. While I am sure the female masseuse intended her best, I just wasn’t feeling it. Her motions over my back, shoulders & upper neck irritated more than they soothed. She spent ½ the hour on my back when I would have liked more foot time, after all, Chinese masseuses have a reputation for being excellent at foot reflexology. There actually was no reflexology going on here at all. And certainly no acupressure. Two things most enjoyable about Chinese massage. Unfortunately, I will not return & will not purchase any more gift certificates from here either. A bit disappointing!

Went here for a massage today. It was not too rough like others have said. I told them I wanted medium, no walking on back (I’m 5’2 and 100 lbs., so no thanks) and medium is what I received the massage was really good, the room was private and clean, it smelled good in there, and the oil they used was really nice on my skin. I thought the table may be uncomfortable, but it was actually very nice. I will definitely go back. They have wonderful hours and can usually get you in, which is nice. Sometimes you can’t wait for a massage and this is the place that you can just run into and get a descent massage that is reasonable.

This was possibly one of the most horrible experiences of my life. My boyfriend and I scheduled a couple’s massage (they could get us in on the spot). We were escorted to a room by some Chinese woman that didn’t bother to introduce herself. We were told to undress and lie face down on the table. All that was provided as coverage was a towel. My arms and leg were sticking out the entire time. SO COLD! The entire massage was very rough. I thought for sure she was going to crack my rib. She uncovered both of my butt cheeks at the same time and basically shoved the towel in my butt crack to work on my legs and glutes (can we say awkward??) I am nearly positive they were counting the strokes they performed on every spot of the body bc the therapist my boyfriend had was doing the exact same noises as mine was. Not to mention the fact they were talking to each other in Mandarin? for the last 15 min of the massage. I have no clue what either of their names were as we did not see them until AFTER our massage was over. I felt as though I had been man handled by a complete stranger. I was sore for days after the massage. I will never ever go back here. I am pretty certain this is for men looking for happy ending… not people who actually want a decent massage. If I could give it zero stars I would.

Went here for the first time, it was a good relaxing massage my masseuse is definitely professional price was the best around will be back…

Absolutely 5 star massage at deep discount price!
I asked for «deep tissue» and Lily, my masseuse, hit the spot (s). She also checked in and could have gone harder or softer if requested. She was good in all sectors — shoulders, back, arms, legs, hands, feet, scalp. I’ve had lots of massages and this was the best.
And the price is just unbelievable: $ 39.99 before noon, $ 45 regular.

they give a very good massage, especially for the price. i plan on talking to the owner about some of his workers speaking chinese to each other right in front of the customer and during a transaction with that english-​only speaking customer. i consider this rude behavior. i’ve met T.J., one of the men in charge, and he is very nice.

I went to moon spa after seeing many reviews on craiglist, Unilocal,backpage, etc. This place is in the corner of a small mall strip surrounded by auto dealerships. I had this masseur named Tina (short, pudgy Chinese? woman).
My massage at times was very painful. I feel that she went way too hard when walking on my back and the elbows were too hard. At times she did ask if I was okay, and sometimes I would say go lighter please. Tina was very effective on the calves but don’t be afraid to tell you how you feel.
But I will say that when you get an hour massage, it definitely feels like an hour! They work every inch from head to toe (carefully avoiding certain areas in the middle). Very respectable massage establishment. Towel was on the whole time (It is against policy to have towel off). And the price was actually very reasonable. But I think I might ask for a different masseur.
For ladies, I hear that the male is very good. I talked to him while walking to the lobby and he seemed very comforting and friendly. This place is very clean, very professional. The only thing I did not like was that I was required to write my name, address and telephone number down on a form without any explanation as to why. I think it helps them that they don’t speak English very well.
At the end I paid the $ 45 up front and a $ 15 tip to Tina directly.

Very affordable, open late, and totally fixed me! I used the male masseuse, he was wonderful, professional and always checked in to make sure I wasn’t getting hurt and that everything was good on my end. First massage ever, but I m definitely going back!