Golden Island Acupressure — Local services in San Rafael

Wow. I always drive past this place wondering what goes in inside. Finally today, after waking up with a seriously sore shoulder and headache i was desperate for an affordable massage. Coming here was the best decision I’ve made in a long time. I got a walk in massage by eve and it seriously impressed me. She even added some hot stones in for free. The hour was heaven and at only 55$ it’s a total steal! I won’t be surprised to see rates increase and walk in availability disappear when locals figure out this secret gem. Im considering coming here once a week and with these prices i can finally afford to get the regular bodywork i need. My stress levels plummeted, and I can feel an increase in circulation and some healthy detox. These practitioners really know what they are doing. It’s important to mention the value and importance of tipping the practitioners well. Who knows what they are getting paid hourly and they are seriously worth the...

The massage itself was not bad but i would not go back. They do not change the towels or blankets between clients. Just put a flimsy permeable disposable covering over the linen between people. They do not clean the face cradle area between clients in any way. Not any disinfection. Not even water. When i arrived the receptionist did not look up from her phone even once. To answer my question of where is the bathroom she pointed behind herself without looking up. Weird. Certainly not welcoming. Finally, when i was checking out, I gave a different receptionist 3 twenties for a $75 massage. She said "we're good now, right?" Like I wasn't owed change. I had tipped the masseuse separately. I would say stay away from here. Take your...

I like this place because it’s straight to the point. This isn’t a frilly massage place. I have been here many times and always seen someone different. I had been having some muscular neck tightness (due to stress and a physical job) and couldn’t find a massage therapist to really “go in” on it. Jem did! And while I felt pretty sore the day following, his expertise helped me regain some mobility. I will go back. My tip would be to tell the person you book with on the phone EXACTLY what you want (ie; light pressure, specific area to focus on) because many of the practitioners speak...