ZenSpa

I’ve been getting monthly facials from Audrey now for over a year; she’s amazing. Not only is she very intuitive on how to best take care of your skin, she is more than happy to share her knowledge if you ask for advice. The product line she recommended to me was also right on point. So glad to have found this local gem of a place!

Zen Spa was extremely helpful in helping me clear up my acne. Audrey is making the process relatively painless and I feel like she is extremely knowledgable about how to naturally and effectively treat acne. I have already seen results, only a few weeks after treatment.

Took daughter here for brow wax. Took time to fill out questionnaire. Lady didn’t’ read it until AFTER applied wax to eyebrows. Instant burning sensation from too hot wax. Told because I use Retinol A cream, which I put on questionnaire. Now have eyelids that feel like burnt marshmallows — just hoping won’t scar!

I had a Brazilian wax with Monica, I have had them done in a lot of places and it was the least painful wax I have EVER had, very fast, and she was really pleasant to talk to. I kept bracing myself for the next strip like I usually do, but I felt almost no pain at all, it was amazing! Also I was worried about the price since spas tend to be more expensive than the cheapo nail salon/​wax type places I used to go to when I lived in a city, but with the UCSB discount I got as a grad student it was only $ 25! And making the appointment was super convenient, it might have been just lucky but I called on a Friday around 1 and they were able to fit me in at 1:30. All around great experience, I will definitely be back!

Being 6 months pregnant, I wasn’t sure if I could even get a facial between combination of products and having to lie on your back for an hour. Dealing with the «pregnancy mask» and other oh-​so-​fun hormonal changes, I had wanted to contact Audrey asap to get an appointment. Not only did she respond right away, but was able to book me in a very reasonable amount of time. When I showed up for my appointment, of course it was nothing less than the wonderful zen spa experience I had always had, but Audrey had adjusted the bed so I wouldn’t be completely flat on my back and used products safe on my skin for this point in my pregnancy. It was healing, refreshing, and super informational. Audrey is truly a master in her field and was able to guide me in the direction of good and simple ways to take care of my skin especially during my pregnancy!

I had a facial with microderm abrasion from Monica to celebrate my 30^th birthday. When I arrived, I was greeted with a warm welcome and brought to their relaxation area for a foot soak and to enjoy some lovely tea. The spa was decorated with Eastern art and furnishings, which provided for a relaxing and uncomplicated ambiance. After enjoying some time to unwind, Monica brought me to the facial room. I enjoyed a fabulous facial, including several layers of treatments, a mask, two warm towel treatments (haven’t seen this elsewhere), extractions (which she did skillfully and spent time analyzing all areas of my face), a hand and neck message, and the microderm. I left the spa feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and renewed. When I arrived home, my husband said, «Wow, what did you have done? You are absolutely glowing!» I will definitely be returning to Zen Spa very soon!

As I said to Audrey after she finished my zen spa facial, «I think that was the best thing that ever happened to me.»

I’ve had facials all over town. At some pretty fancy places too. But none better than by Audrey at Zen Spa. I just got home from my latest facial and had to Unilocal about her. She’s very knowledgeable abut skin, which will give you instant confidence that you are in the right hands. And speaking of hands, I just received the best neck massage I ever had during a facial. My skin feels great and I’m a happy girl. It’s not a fancy, luxurious location, but the service is a gem just the same. It’s a nice place, don’t get me wrong, just unpretentious. I highly recommend Audrey at Zen Spa.

Great massage by tricia. I went in with a bad back from a long drive to s.b. and she fixed me. Excellent massage! Well worth the $ 95 for an hour. I fell asleep on the table. Massage rooms are kind of small, though.

Trica (sp?) was fabulous! She gave me an excellent massage. She was kind, thoughtful, professional and a delight! The Spa is sweet and welcoming, I would like to think I will be requesting Trica again someday soon!

I can’t remember the person who gave me my facial but what brought me in was the offer with the Axxess card, something about buy one get one ½ off or get one free, I can’t remember but the first facial was very good.
I was a little irritated at the second one b/​c you know when you get there, they give you the foot soak well, so I get there and the receptionist wasn’t really sure whether to give it to me or not,… okay… then I was told that people who use the Axxess card deal don’t usually get the foot soak… uhm… okay… well, i wasn’t aware that the axxess card made you a second class citizen b/​c the foot soak is actually something that differentiates Zen Spa.
ok, well, whatever. so the facial commences and I happen to be peeling on a part of my face so I ask the person giving me the facial and she tells
me «uhmm, I’m not sure… but you really shouldn’t be peeling there». uhm… okay, thanks.
Maybe I said something wrong maybe she was having a bad day, I dunno, but the second experience just didn’t stack up to the first and I really have no interest in going there again.

Came here with the girls for my friends bachlorette weekend. We all had massages. I’ve had a few massages but this one was definitely the most relaxing; it didn’t hurt that the masseuse was a cutie (Michael) if the ladies are interested. My friends enjoyed theirs as well one issue though is theirs were a little chatty at first but they quickly stopped when they realized they weren’t interested in talking. Everyone was very nice and professional, would go again if I lived in the area.

I get stressed. Reeeally stressed. And when I get stressed, my skin breaks out. This year has been a particularly stressful one, and it shows… on my face. Then I found ZenSpa! After one treatment with AUDREY, my skin improved remarkably. I actually can’t believe how obvious the difference is. I went back today for a second facial, and look more fresh and glowing than… well, probably than I ever have before. ZenSpa also offers a no-​frills facial at a lower cost (grad students take note!), but if you can afford it, the extra massage and pampering are well worth it. (If you have somewhere to go right after your facial, make sure to let them know and they’ll skip the hair-​oil scalp massage. If you don’t have anywhere to go after, get the scalp massage – it’s a lil’ bit of heaven.) I’ve lived in Santa Barbara for three years and am so glad to have finally found this place, and my skin has never been happier!

I had the Zen spa from Monica Urias. She had sure hands and the products felt great on my face.
I’d recently started wearing make-​up and she gave me some tough feedback on a product I was using that was clogging my pores.
I needed to hear this because what I know about make-​up would fill a thimble.
I noticed afterwards that her make-​up looked great. So I bought some nice products that my face is liking very much. I’m be back soon to unclog some more pores that my bad concealer caused.
Monica’s expertise about make-​up issues was just what I needed. I felt I got extra value from picking her brains about how to wear make-​up and take it off without hurting my skin.

My son has been seeing Audrey at Zen Spa for his cystic acne. We thought it was a lost cause, but Audrey has done wonders! She assesses his skin at every session, determing which course of treatment would be best at that time. She has also designed an at home treatment plan. With Audrey’s care and expertise, his skin has greatly improved.
Audrey provides personal, individualized, caring attention. Her staff is wonderful, too, and the environment of the spa is very pleasant and peaceful.

This place is great! Audrey gives wonderful facials, and their product line is great. They also offer massages and I had a very nice deep tissue one from Trisha. As for the others: I trust that Audrey would select reals pros. A wonderful neighborhood place!

i had a shiatsu/​accupressure massage with tricia and it was the BEST! i am definitely coming back. she even wrote a hand written thank you card, not electronic kind! also, the gal who greeted me was totally nice too. the only thing i was missing was a shower facility cause, right afterwards i was going out and about and i was feelin a little greasy.
i was feelin the «zen» while i was there.

It is so nice when you find a spa that has experienced and talented practioners that leave the sales pitch at the door. I am from San Francisco and visiting my parents for the weekend and had one of the best facials of my life at Zen Spa with Audrey Swanson. Zen Spa is a wonderful place to escape the toddler and parents. The spa offers facials, waxing (brazilian too), and massages. The ambiance is tranquil and soothing. I started my appointment with a hydrating organic foot bath and ended it with a rocking neck, shoulder and scalp massage. When I work up the morning my skin looked refreshed and flawless. I have owned a spa in San Francisco for seven years and also practice skin care. I am truly impressed with Audreys buisnes, her work ethic and love of her art.