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Crystal Island Massage
Affordable relaxation with full-body treatments in Oakland.
2.4(5 reviews)
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Affordable relaxation with full-body treatments in Oakland.
Crystal Island Massage offers budget-friendly massage services in Oakland, CA, focusing on full-body, foot, and head massages with options like hot oil, hot stones, and table showers. While some customers praise the value and quality, experiences vary, and the business has faced feedback on service consistency and tipping practices. It provides a no-frills environment aimed at stress relief and muscle relaxation for local residents seeking affordable wellness options.
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Includes foot, head, and body massage with hot oil and hot stones for relaxation and muscle relief.
A cleansing and exfoliating treatment that some may find intimate but effective for skin renewal.
Use of sauna facilities to complement massage sessions for enhanced detoxification and relaxation.
Complimentary hot tea provided to guests for a soothing post-massage experience.
This is not a Fancy place in fact looks pretty bad from the outside but don't underestimate for the price that you pay is worth every Penny this was my 3rd time been here I got a $55 60 minute massage includes foot head and body massage with hot oil hot stones in a room with shower sauna and hot tea.I also tried the table shower and scrub its ok but that was too close and personal even though they did a good job! I get Andy every time.Only thing i do not like is how demanding they are with the tip I don't mind tipping but i said $10 she said was too lil and charge $2-4 dollars to pay with card.i would say is cheaper than other places
I tried this place out because my girlfriend had a good experience here. I, however, did not. The man who worked on me was repeatedly rough with my injured shoulder even after I’d mentioned it several times using different words because I could tell there was a language barrier. He even went so far as to YANK my arm practically out of its socket. He did the same thing on the uninjured side, and while it didn’t hurt per se it made the area tense up and felt like it undid a lot of his massage work. After this decidedly subpar experience, I STILL decided to leave a $15 tip, as I figured this guy has a hard job and just wants to put food on his table, and he COMPLAINED. Before I even had a chance to put my clothes back on, the dude was raising his voice and saying I should be tipping $20 for a full body massage. I reminded him that it was a TIP and not part of the service 3 or 4 times before he threw his hands up, said “finished” and walked out of the room. I left a note on the desk about this and heard the guy getting yelled at as I walked away. Avoid avoid avoid unless you like getting beat up and have absolutely no injuries or weak points in your body. Never in my life have I had such intense buyer’s remorse.
Absolutely loved my experience here! The place is super clean, cozy, and relaxing. My therapist really knew what she was doing – perfect pressure and technique. I walked in with tight shoulders and walked out feeling like a brand-new person. Staff are friendly, professional, and make you feel welcome right away. Prices are very reasonable for the quality. This will definitely be my go-to spot for a massage from now on! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I would NOT recommend this place to anyone. Honestly, I’m shocked they’re even running a massage business. The massage I received felt more like torture than relaxation — I left feeling like I needed a real massage afterward. My shoulders still feel bruised and painful to the touch, and my back has been aching since. To make matters worse, the man giving the massage kept coughing throughout the entire session, which made me extremely uncomfortable. And then, at the end, they pressured me for a tip. I wasn’t planning on leaving one after such a terrible experience, but they literally closed the door and kept demanding a “minimum $10 tip.” That’s completely unacceptable — tipping should never be forced, especially when the service was this bad. Save your money, your time, and your health — go anywhere else but here.
I had a very bad experience. I had a gentleman give me a massage and he didn’t know what he was doing. It was a lot of pressure no massaging just a lot of pushing. once I left my body started to tense up and now I’m in a lot of pain. I wouldn’t recommend the man maybe try a woman and also I had to ask them to turn the music on and he cut the fan on and the fan was louder than the music so I couldn’t relax. He kept coughing without covering his mouth. It was just a bad experience for me.
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