HappySpa Massage and Reflexology of Roseville

A friend bought me a gift certificate to this place. I have never gotten a chance to use it, it’s pretty old. However, I went to finally use it tonight and they told me it was expired, how was I supposed to know that it expired?! I would have made an effort to use it sooner, had I known. It has NO EXPIRATION DATE on it. The lady pointed to a sign on the wall?! This was a «gift» so that should be ON the gift certificate, not on the wall! Usually people GIVE gift certificates away, that’s kind of the point, who buys gift certificates for themselves?! I could have gotten pissed at the lady, because that’s really BS, but I’ll just leave a review and never go back. Like I want to argue with someone and then get a massage there. A $ 40 gift down the drain. I’ll be letting my friend who bought me the certificate and visits this place regularly know about my bad experience. AND after looking it up on CA consumer affairs​.GOV website, it’s actually ILLEGAL!

My friend and I went here… it was our first time having this kind of massage. I won’t bore you with the details… I will get straight to the reasons we will never be back: #1) I am a CMT and this place lacks in true training and technique. They definitely have been taught a one hour massage… because I was watching and listening to everything going on and it was all the same program. #2) they were demanding more of a tip from my friend! Are you freaking kidding me!!! You guys charge more than any other massage place around and now you are shaming her into giving more of a tip!!! #3) they charge $ 2 for using your debit/​credit card! That’s practically 10% of the overall fee! #4) they have a sign on the counter showing what the «accepted» tips are for their services! Again I am a CMT… there is no such thing! Most people will tip for a service… but just like anything else… it’s up to the customer as to what they feel you deserve! And ultimately it will usually be a percentage of the overall cost! So if you charge $ 25 don’t be surprised when you get a $ 5 tip… to the consumer 20% is an acceptable and generous tip. Ultimately… tips are not up to the provider to decide… it’s the customers choice! I was beyond appalled! Too many of these places around to waste your time with this place!

I went here on the first of feb for my first time because I strained a muscle in my back lifting weights. I went in for a 22 min chair message and told them right were it was were I was most sore. I felt like the never understood me; and had to ask them to work on that area multiple times but never hit it. Then after my time was up I asked for a few more minutes (which even tho I’m paying for it, they seem extremely annoyed) and again pointed the specific spot, which they missed. It was hardly relaxing and and hour later I can’t even stand straight. Not recommended

Read Carly’s review and I just had the EXACT same experience. An hour foot massage is a 5 minute toes «inappropriate rub». Yuck yuck yuck. I am more tense now than I was when I walked in. WTF do all of «them» go to the same training that says lift the legs, roll them in circles and drop them from a 90 degree angle? So frustrated — more at myself that I continue to have these experiences with these massage places. I need to really plan ahead pay a little more and go home happy with a legitimate deep tissue massage!

I have been all over the world and have some fabulous deep tissue massages. I have severe arthritis in my spine and feet. My philosophy is you do not pay to go get tickled. I was in severe pain and my regular MT was not available so I gave this place a try. It is difficult to communicate with most of the staff because they do not speak English. The smell was a bit of a mixture between sweat and incense. When I walked into the shop a man was sitting in the lotus position and he did not acknowledge me. Quite frankly, I did not know if I should shake his hand or pray to him. A very nice lady came up front and I told her what I needed and she referred me to Susan. Susan is very strong and she was able to get very deep and it was a good massage. The challenge was she kept leaving the room because the manager needed to speak to her and that was a bit frustrating because it is on your dime. The price is real good but I am only going to use this place as a backup because it is not a relaxing environment. My other critique is they use a lot of oil on you and at one point I was wondering if instead of being at a Hawaiian Massage Business possibly I was at a Hawaiian BBQ and the oil was a marinade and I was going to be dinner? That did not happen (although the old sheet on the table looked similar to a paper plate. This is a reasonable massage but not the kind of place that would be a great one.

This place has recently changed its name to HappySpa Massage (next to AAA). It’s a hit or miss experience here, but I don’t think I’ll be going back. My first reflexology treatment here was pretty good; my second was terrible. The gentleman who worked on me had a terrible technique and didn’t seem properly trained. The space is very tiny and leaves the employees no room to maneuver. They also leave the back door open at all times, which can create a nice breeze in the main massage area, but tonight was a gathering place for their employees to smoke. I have allergies and asthma, so the persistent smell of cigarettes was agitating for me. They also charge an extra $ 2 if you pay with your debit or credit card — weird!

I saw a few bad reviews but decided to go for it anyways. This is hands down the best massage I have ever had. They didn’t speak much English but I didn’t care. I went for the full hour and a half massage and it was worth every penny! I highly recommend this place. The lady I had received a 20 $ tip and a hug from me. She was awesome, I couldn’t understand what her name was due to the language barrier. She did a geat job though. It was a very deep tissue massage and I feel way better now.

Once you get through the décor you will have a relaxing and soothing experience. My husband and I did the 60 min foot massage… and it was amazing!!! It definitely beats Happy Day Spa in giving massages.

Price is excellent. You can walk in with no appointment and be seen. When they haven’t had enough staff they make a quick call and usually in 10 minutes more staff show up. I’ve shown up after 9pm and asked for 90 minute treatments and they happily complete. They are from China and don’t speak any English. If you get the cheaper foot and body massage that you keep your clothes on for, they have a pretty set protocol they follow. All of them do a pretty good job, and will focus on areas they feel tension. Sally and Kevin both do a great job. If you temper your expectations on environment (this isn’t a 5 star resort and spa, your next to chick-​fillet), and take this place for what it is, then you realize what a great value this is. Cheap, high quality and don’t need an appointment.

We were able to walk right in. Cute place with nice music, it’s small but nicely decorated. Smelled good not too much which annoys me at most other places. At first the start was really weak but got quite strong and was actually great! I was not expecting it to be a good as it was. Face and head was gentle but firm pressure where it needed to be. I would def recommend.

Based on this article, I will not be going there. Glad I found it before stepping foot in this place.

This was the worst massage ever! My mom took me here for my birthday back in February. If she hadn’t been treating, I would have walked out!
We arrived without an appointment and asked for two of the Reflexology specials. 1 hour for $ 19? We were immediately escorted back into massage chairs, side by side, where they started on the feet.
My mom’s MT was a female, and mine was a male. There were definitely language barriers between them and us.
Things started out ok, but the man that was massaging my feet kept falling asleep while doing so! I was really shocked, not to mention the up and down motion on my foot felt more like a b***job, then an actual foot massage. Terrible!
I kicked my feet to wake him several times, and then finally I spoke up and told him that falling asleep during my massage was completely unacceptable!
Meanwhile, my mom’s appeared normal, and in the end was just ok.
As my MT moved onto the rest of my body, my mom watched in horror, scared that she was going to be receiving the same treatment she saw that I was getting, next…
My MT lifted both of my lets to a 90 degree angle and dropped them… can you say lower back trauma! This is what worried my mom so…
After I flipped over, he continued on the rest of my body. When he got to my neck, he was massaging so violently, that I grabbed both of his hands, and angrily told him that he was going to hurt me or someone else.
I then asked if he had an actual massage license… he could not understand… I asked the woman about his license status. She assured me that he did, but being that that I am a massage therapist, I highly doubt it, unless he took a quick class online for a certificate.
In the end, looks like it is hit or miss! My massage was the worst possible and my moms was just ok.

I live close by and get an affordable 90 minute massage every 2 – 5 weeks for the last 3 – 4 years.
Consistently I receive a relaxing massage and the occasional not so great massage. That happens everywhere and I had 20 great massages before a bad.
I can usually make an appointment with a 1 hour notice anytime of day during normal business hours. They’re a professional quiet establishment and care that your comfortable and provide firm and gentle hands and you get the full time. They don’t cheat you out of ten minutes starting late and ending early. They also do not nag you for a membership like the «Envy» place across the freeway.
The rooms are enclosed with open ceilings, so you can hear people coming and going and in other rooms and sometimes is distracting when the person is gabby. These noises are so infrequent that the occasional is tolerable.
I don’t expect a conversation and we communicate well enough.
This is NOT a Day Spa type experience, it’s a massage and for that a great massage for the price. Mission Accomplished.

This is one of my favorite massage places. VERY professional… I recommend one of two of my favorite massages there… Either the 45 minute foot massage or the 1 hour full body massage.
45 minute foot massage — A traditional Asian foot massage. They push pressure points (that don’t hurt!) to release toxins in your feet. All the baddies settle into your feet, and they release them!!! Also, Hawaii Massage push a little more emphasis on back/​chest massaging than other ‘foot’ massages that I’ve received. Another tip, ask for SUPER SUPER hit water that they put your feet in before the massag… If you can handle it, it feels really good!
1 hour full body massage — Just a great, professional, relaxing awesome full massage. No worries about this place, they don’t make you feel uncomfortable at ALL, they are always capable of holding a (light) English conversation and are able to ask harder or softer… This is important to me, sometimes you get massage people who can’t speaker English… Not a huge deal, BUT if they suck you can’t TELL them how to fix it. Not a problem at Hawaii massage.
This place is great. Cheap. Professional. And, you don’t have to worry about ANY sort of feeling weird or wondering if they’re gonna touch your balls. Hahahha, just a top notch massage place.
Go check them out, and ask for ‘Sunny’. (I still crack up at the names they say they are. Her name is NOT freaking Sunny! Ha. But, she’s good.)

Amazing.
Like seriously. I was so effing hungover and my shoulders and back were in so much pain from being passed out for so long that I decided to come here on my lunch break at work. I only got a ½ hr massage (I was on lunch…) but next time I will definitely come back for at least an hour! It’s been a few weeks and I still have no pain in my shoulders and neck.

I’ve referred all my friends and co-​workers here and everyone agrees that this place ROCKS! Where else can a girl get an hour long full body massage after a long day at work for only $ 40!!! I’ve been here several times and both the ladies that do the massages are very friendly, they listen to what u want, and are super professional!
With that being said, don’t expect to go here and see granite counter tops, chandeliers and marble flooring– if u want something snooty, go pay triple the price at The Fountains. If u like cheap, awesome quality, and a clean peaceful environment 2 relax I say you gotta GO! Plus, they have a punch card so your 10^th massage is free! PS– they are open late til’ at least 9pm every night so it’s great if u have a funky work schedule like me.

First of all, this was my 1^st experience ever having a massage. My co worker brought me there and explained how relaxing the experience is. I got there and was sent to a room, the room smelled like old chinese food and had tacky christmas lights hanging in it. Instead of a sheet or blanket a small towel like the white ones you see at motel 6 was on the bed. I left my underwear on, and thank god since the lady who was giving me my massage opened the door to get something and left it open while a man was in the front of the door… ummmm, hello? a bit naked and stressed out here? She put more focus on my skull than anywhere else, and I dont know about you but I have never had «knots» that need to be worked out on my head! I was disgusted with the overall experience and would never go back. I suggest that if you want a massage, cough up the extra $ 20 and go somewhere decent.

Would give it more if we could. After seeing the signs for this place and laughing about it for years ($ 40 for an hour? Who ya kidding??), we needed to kill off 30 minutes before a movie and decided to give Hawaii Massage a try. Worst-​case scenario, we’d be out 40 bucks. Well, I have no clue who our therapists were, but they gave K and I the best massages we’d ever had in this area. I didn’t care that they spoke no English — their hands were incredibly responsive to the coos and ahhs which emanated many times from our mouths. It was like heaven at the strip mall. We got the 18-​minute massages for $ 15 each and it almost felt like stealing. The experience was so good, I tipped them $ 20 on top of that, no waiting at the door required. We’ll definitely be going back. One note: I did pay cash, but there was a sign which said they charge $ 2 for using debit/​credit cards.

I have been here a few times. It is definitely hit and miss, and when they miss, they really really miss.
This shop has been under three owners in the last two years. The massages are super cheap, infact they have lowered their prices to $ ²⁰⁄₄₅ min. and $ ³⁰⁄₇₀ min. The idea is to keep the prices low and have the customers tip high, which should be the case unless your quality of service is less than the price, thats exactly what I experienced with my recent and last visit.
The poor workers seem either overworked or underpaid, I had a very poor massage, even watched her doze off during the foot rub which was really only a third of the hour. When I went to pay I handed over my bank card and there was a sign that stated I would be charged two dollars for the transaction, I paid cash tipped five bucks and walked out. As a customer it’s a slap in the face to be charged for your patronage. Save your money and get a good foot rub in the galleria. So done with el cheapo…

This was, without a doubt, hands down, no questions asked, the WORST massage or spa experience I have EVER had. So bad, in fact, that it was downright funny.
I’d just come off a 5 day backpacking trip, and was in need of a little TLC. I saw a Living Social deal for a 30 minute table massage and 40 minute foot reflexology for $ 40. It seemed like exactly what I needed and I’ve had great experiences with Living Social, so I jumped on it.
After I arrived at their strip mall location, I was ushered into the massage room as I heard Tracey (the manager) giving instructions to her staff in loud, condescending English and I realized, «they don’t speak English.» Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a xenophobe, but I think being able to communicate with your massage therapist is pretty important when you need to explain things like, «I have an injury here» or «I need extra attention there.»
The massage table and towels REAKED of cigarettes. There was a sign on the wall that said something to the affect of «This business doesn’t offer sexual services, so please don’t ask.» Classy.
My massage therapist, Anna, entered moments later. She seemed very sweet and enthusiastic, but as I suspected, English was not her forte. As it turns out, massage was not her strong suite either. She massaged my back the way I was dishes, at several point tossing the jug of oil onto my back, stretching out the waist band of my underwear to reach underneath (you’d think she’d understand if I left those on there, I DIDN’T want her hands under there), all the while chewing gum with her stomach gurgling like a Jim Henson creation. She climbed up onto the table (at one point she was kneeling with my head face down between her legs) and her stomach let out such a growl that I nearly stopped her and forced her to go eat a sandwich.
Meanwhile I couldn’t help but think of the sign in the lobby that read «please turn off your cell phones,» and how it clearly didn’t apply to business phone, because it’s ringing off the hook and from the massage room you can hear the teenage receptionist all too clearly.
When the massage was over, I emerged for my foot reflexology treatment to find Peter waiting for me with a chair and… what looked like a plastic ice bucket with a trash bag filled with foot soak. Classy.
Peter’s technique was marginally better than Ann’s, which is like saying Denny’s is marginally better than McDonalds. Head, neck, shoulders, hands, legs and feet, I couldn’t tell if he was massaging or plastering drywall.
When he got to my feet, you might have thought he’d stop to ask about my four heavily bandaged toes (war wounds from the backpacking trip), but he didn’t hesitate to go to town on them. I guess he was waiting for me to scream in pain if something was wrong (screams translate in most languages, right?).
When the torture, er, massage was finished, I gathered my things in the lobby and turned to find Peter standing right behind me. The next thing I knew, Anna was beside him. They had both left their clients in the middle of a service to ambush me for a tip. It was obnoxious. I handed them each $ 5 and rushed out the door over their very loud protests. I don’t know why they expected more — frankly, I think they should have paid ME $ 5.