Relax Spa — Local services in Capitola

My husband and I just moved to the area and we were looking for a massage place for a while - we take our massages seriously! When we found this place, it was awesome the first couple times. Great pressure and relaxing experience. Then something really strange happened this third time we went - the regular man who is usually at the front desk wasn’t there, and instead a woman greeted us. She made us pay beforehand which was not usually what they had us do at this place the last couple times. We agreed it was fine since we’d been there before so we paid ahead and tipped 20% and signed before our massages. Then she made a weird comment asking “that’s the tip for both people?”. To which we confirmed, knowing that a 20% is definitely on the higher side Then, the massage ended up being horrible. The regular woman that I have barely used any pressure for the first 20 minutes, and when I asked her if she could go a little firmer she did for a little bit but then it became unbearable. It was pretty obvious they were talking to each other about us too during the massage. She didn’t allow the towel to cool down and it burnt me. I can’t help but feel strongly that they purposely gave us bad massages out of spite that we didn’t tip them more. We thought we found our Regular massage place, but now I don’t know if we can go back there after this weird and...

This is the best place to go from a massage in the area. So many good experienced masseuses that used to work down the street have escaped here to run their own business. The place is clean and each masseuse has a lot of experience and great touch. The massage is intuitive and invigorating. I have been going to Linda for years and she is one of the best, consistent masseuses you could find. There are individual private rooms for deep tissue massage as well as more open areas for foot massage if you prefer, Combinations of foot and deep tissue are also available. The hot stone work is incredible.

If you haven't tried this place you should! It's great to see the individual masseuses establishing their own business and independence. Their motivation and independence comes through in the massage. It's the best place to get a relaxing high...

I have been getting massages from Linda for about ten years (she was at a different spot before opening this one). She is an absolute healer. I'm always amazed that she finds and focuses on my pain, without having to tell her. The salon is CLEAN, and I appreciate that they change the linens between clients. If you like a deep tissue massage, give this place a try.... At this price, you...