Kate, thank you! Today, I feel better than I have in weeks and have more range of motion in my neck than I have had in a long time. It means so much to have a PT referral; two years ago when I went in search of a PT, I could not get anyone to call me back. I will let them know that you sent me.  Thanks again!

Jacqui R. - San Francisco

I was very pleased with my experience today at this spa. I was fortunate to have found it on http://yelp.com and the good reviews were true.  I came in a stressed out mom and left very relaxed and happy. When you walk in, there’s a very pleasant waiting room and tea that was offered was excellent. Everyone on the staff was very nice.  My masseuse, Jaymie, used just the right amount of pressure.  After my 90 minute massage, I was in a state of complete relaxation. I would love to go back for more treatments in the future and will definitely recommend this place to others. Also, I was very happy that they were able to accommodate me, being that this was a Saturday, and I called same day to book an appt.
Pina C. - South Farmingdale, NY

Alright, the only reason I’m writing this review is because I now book my appointments well in advance. This is one of my well-kept secrets that I’ve shared only with close friends - who’ve all become repeat clients.  Jill Jodar gives the best facial in the City. In fact, the best I’ve ever had.  The first time I went (years and years ago thanks to a gift certificate from an in-the-know colleague) - it was like my skin had never seen the light of day before.  After that, I would go sporadically, but would always receive compliments about how good my skin looked after going to get a facial from Jill.  And when I was getting married, my make-up person warned me to not get a facial the day before the wedding because it could cause a red-effect.  But, I have never experienced that with Jill, and of course, the warning was not needed, thanks to the amazing facials that Jill gives.  The overall facial experience is heavenly with the added bliss of the massaging of the hands and feet.  I do have to say, there is some noise from the street below and it doesn’t quite have the full spa feel like International Orange or something.  But, the facials are seriously the BEST.  Go here if you want a good facial experience.  But, I warn you - you may be disappointed with every other facial you ever get from another source.  That’s been my experience.  Jill Jodar is my fav.
Ashley W. - San Francisco

My husband and I celebrated our 5th anniversary with a couple massage at Earth & Sky. First and foremost, Kate & Jen made us feel comfortable and welcomed. It’s as if we were the only clients with an appointment for that day.
My husband works in finance and has been very tense. He had the pleasure of Kate’s miracle hands. Kate immediately noticed and took action. She gave him breathing techniques to help with the every day stress. Once he “blew away” his tension he was relaxed and able to enjoy the massage.
Jen was my masseuse. She used just the right about of pressure and made me feel like I was floating in air. All my cares were massaged out of my mind and body.
I’ve heard many people share strories about massages given with oils. How their bodies felt greasy after their massages and their clothes stuck to them. No oils were used on us at Earth & Sky Oasis. It was a lotion with a clean scent.
If we ever get the opportunity to go back to San Fran we will definitely call Earth & Sky for another appointment.
S. Lindler - North Carolina

What a lucky girl I am to share my little oasis on Sutter Street!  My special corner is with Helen Tran.  I discovered “my Helen” over seventeen years ago when I first returned to make San Francisco my home.  She has taken care of me with her skilled hands and soothing spirit for all that time.  While I was working full time, she found the right appointment time for me and she still does!  I love the special massage of feet and ankles that are part of her pedicure.  She knows all the right pressure points.  And when time is short, the manicure is done as if by magic.  She has found a special niche at the Oasis, with colleagues like Kate, and Jill and acupuncturist, Anna.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart!
Monica St. Geme - San Francisco

I have been a very happy patient of Anna Hsieh Gold. She has a calming presence and can explain procedures as she works. I had to get acupuncture treatments for my back and foot and she gave me different options of treatment and explained the pros and cons of each which I appreciated, as opposed to just dictating how I would be treated. Health care is a team effort between yourself and your health-care provider and it feels good to have a professional treat you as more than a task to be checked off a list.
Rich W. - Berkeley, CA

Kate Carroll was a godsend in solving a difficult problem I was having with my shoulder recently.  I was experiencing increasing pain over a number of months and was not able to identify any solution to improve the problem.  Kate was able to accurately assess the cause of my pain, and perform targeted massage and stretching techniques on my shoulder.  In addition to effective hands-on treatment, she offered specific suggestions for things I could do on my own to continue the progress she started and avoid a future recurrence.  Thanks to Kate’s expertise, skills and advice, my shoulder has been pain-free ever since.  Thanks, Kate!
Jill LeVan – San Francisco

Helen Tran has been my nail person for more than 20 years. I woulld not trade her for the world. She gives perfect nail care and is charming too. Please try her. You will never be disappointed.
Ann Wharton - San Francisco

Oasis in the bustling city! I’ve just become a super fan of this wonderful retreat hidden above the busy streets. I had a massage with Jaymie and it was so nice to talk to her before the massage instead of just getting right into it. She asked me questions about any health issues and problem areas I wanted her to focus on. I didn’t feel rushed at any point during my visit. When you roam the halls you might think you’re in an office building but they’ve added their touches to the massage rooms that are interspersed, and their lobby area that make it feel zen-like. The rooms were clean and spacious and I was repeatedly offered citrus water and warmly welcomed. Jaymie did a great job working out some of my high-tension areas and I left feeling rejuvenated and relaxed. It’s conveniently located and parking is right across the street. I will definitely return.
Heensay S. - San Francisco

I just had the mini-spa day at earth and sky and it was wonderful. the massage and nails were great but even better was the facial!!! i haven’t felt this good about my skin in years!
i loved that the staff is without pretention and are laid-back. no pressure to buy anything and no attitude, which is not easy to find in a day-spa!
B.A. - San Francisco

Thank you Kate, Jill and Helen!!!
Lately I have been stressed from wedding planning. I started to get paranoid, have nightmares and so on. So, I went on search for a spa place and found that “little heaven” that is exactly what I needed. I got “Delux Day Spa” today and had the most wonderful experience. The massage is grade “A+”, the facial is “A+” and mani-pedi…”A+”…… Woah, I am already trying to figure out how to reallocate some wedding budget for more of this…..BEST VALUE EVER….
Thank you!!!!
S.U. - San Francisco

I came here for pre-natal massage and my therapist was Jaymie.  I was a little concerned at first because it’s side lying but little did I know that this technique is so much better!  Jaymie is strong just how I like it.  I felt so much better after 90 minutes.  Kate and Jaymie are very nice and welcoming.
Earth & Sky is an urban retreat spa, it doesn’t come with shower rooms, sauna, jaccuzzi, special tevanas and other amenities you might be used to.  I haven’t tried their deep tissue massage but I can tell ya, their (mid priced range) pre-natal massage rocks.
I can’t wait to book for another appointment in the near future.
Cathy C. - San Francisco

I wholeheartedly recommend the acupuncturist, Anna Hsieh Gold! Thanks to her knowledge of acupuncture, as well as her warm and calm presence, I was able to have a non-medicated delivery.
I first went to see Anna a week before my due date as acupuncture had been recommended by my doula as a way to get my body ready for birth. It was my first time getting an acupuncture treatment and Anna made sure I was very comfortable (which was no easy task as I was so huge!) During the treatment she explained very clearly what she was doing and why, and again went out of her way to make sure I was in a comfortable position. Immediately after the treatment, I felt very relaxed and calm, and that following night I slept super well and woke up with a lot more of energy than the previous days, which at 39 week pregnant felt really, really good. A week and a half later my labor started. After more than 24 hours of contractions and slow progress, I started to get discouraged and wondered if I would ever give birth! Anna came to my house, this time for a treatment that would help my labor to speed up a bit. Two hours later I was on my way to the hospital with intense contractions and finally felt things were progressing. My healthy baby girl was born 6 hours after seeing Anna. I am completely convinced by the effectiveness of acupuncture (hmmm, yes, I had some doubts before I tried it) and now recommend it to everyone as a way to cure whatever ailment they might have!
Cecile Elina - Berkeley, CA

My husband and I have been really stressed out and when someone recommended a couples massage, my husband said no way. I was able to talk him into it, and he is SO GLAD I did! It was the best experience for both of us as a couple and individually. The spa is perfectly located right downtown, so it was super easy to get to, and its such a great spa. Incredibly inviting, professional and relaxing. Earth and Sky has both male and female massage therapists who independently worked with each of us before the massge to see what our individual needs were. The room was heavenly. Spacious, candle lit, quiet and cozy. The tables were plush, warm and inviting. I have carpal tunnel, so my massage concentrated on more deep tissue on my arms, neck and upper back. While my husband has lower back pain from driving too much. While working on our individual needs, it was an incredibly thorough massage, the therapist worked on my full body. After the massage, unlike MANY places I’ve had work done, they told us where they felt tightness, how we could alleviate it and gave us pointers/suggestions for the future. They didn’t try to sell us anything, they were sincerely looking out for our best interest which is hard to find these days. They also told us to drink a lot of water, I never knew that you should do that after a massage! We were incredibly relaxed after and went across the street to E&O Trading Co. for a fantastic lunch and talked about why our massuse(sp?) was better than the others. It was awesome. Can’t wait to do it again. And it was incredibly reasonably priced. Highly recommend Earth and Sky!
Rachel Pedersen - Sonoma, CA

Thank you very, very, very much. I really had a great time, this was really one of the most relaxing massages and facials I’ve ever had.  You guys were great, very accommodating, made me feel very comfortable.  The spa is decorated just gorgeously and comfortably.  I will definitely, definitely be back. I’ve had probably hundreds of massages and facials in my life and your place is really wonderful!
Karen - Berkeley, CA

My wife is currently pregnant with our 2nd child (32 weeks and counting) and the baby was breech - feet down (actually butt down, but was feet down for a while). Our doctor told us that he would monitor the situation, but if the baby didn’t turn by 36 weeks, he recommended that my wife go into the hospital for the baby to be turned manually, which is pretty uncomfortable from what he described. He also warned that if that didn’t work, he couldn’t do it again and at that point we would have to have a Cesarean. Both options didn’t sound appealing so we came to Anna Hsieh Gold, and she recommended Moxibustion (sp?) - applying heat to the little toes by using a kind of pressed-coal herbal stick - for a specific time for 10 days.
I was skeptical, because we tried every other alternative we could find on the internet and by word of mouth with no success, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to try this. Amazingly, after 5 days of the Moxibustion treatment, the baby has now righted herself and is head down in the launch position.
This has not only helped to put the baby in the correct position, but it has relieved a lot of stress and anxiety over how the delivery would play out. Thanks Anna!
B.A.M. - San Francisco

Kate’s a magician.  She’s a good listener, and I met her at the Light the Night Walk when ESO gave massages to walkers at the kickoff.  From there it’s been a routine to seek her out when I have back or shoulder trouble.  But it’s not just a massage, it’s an experience, what with music, fine scents and overall friendliness and professional attitude.  Very personal attention and great value.
Brian L. - San Francisco

I’ve been to a lot of massage places and it really doesn’t get much better than this.  It’s personal, professional, they listen to your specific problems and they’re nice.  Most larger places, Burke Williams and Bliss, have more elaborate lobbies and facilities but I’m there for a massage and my face is in a hole (in the massage table) for an hour anyways.  I even got a facial here and it was wonderful.  They even fed me and it was pretty good.
Bruce B. - San Francisco

Kate’s thumbs of steel will take you away from earthly cares. She’s great at tailoring massage to your likes and needs. Also, she’s very good at setting a tone…want it quiet? She’ll play soothing music and speak very little. Feeling more energetic? She will wittily chat with you about all sorts of things….Excellent pregnancy massage as well. Highly recommended!
Darien W. - San Francisco

I visit SF every year, but I live on the east coast. I was looking for something that I could make multiple visits to.
I’m such a skeptic about female massage therapists. In the past, I’ve only come out tense and uncomfortable, so I tend to only request men. I decided to give this place a chance and see Kate. She was really nice when I made my reservation. The massage went well. Great pressure. My only complaint was that it wasn’t long enough.
I had never gotten a facial before, but Jill seemed to get great reviews, so I went ahead and booked. When Jill found out she was my first, she seemed SO excited. It was cute. Her voice is so calming, and I almost fell asleep on the table. It was amazing.
The building itself is less than mediocre, but the place is cute. I’d visit again.
Added bonus, when I finally got back home, I found a hand-written note from Kate in my mailbox. They definitely care, here. You’re not just another customer.
Samantha G. - College Park, MD

I am very happy to write this review for Anna as she helped me through a prolonged illness..all the way through to regaining my health at long last..Anna is a talented, compassionate, sage beyond her years, acupuncture professional. She has mastered the field of acupuncture has a sense of intuition as to how to proceed…Anna is also a Ashtanga Practioner and teacher and perhaps it is this that is at the root of her spirituality and emotional maturity…
M. Hirsh - Los Angeles, CA

I am so lucky to have been introduced to Earth & Sky Oasis. I received a gift certificate for a massage and made an appointment with Kate. What a great gift and what a great way to relax. Kate was awesome. I have not experienced a massage this great in a long long time. I have gone back several more times since then and the quality of the massage has been consistent every time. I work just blocks from here and this is a nice get away from the busy city life. Every time I step into Earth & Sky I’m asking myself why I have not come back sooner.
S.V. - San Francisco, CA

Eight months pregnant and having worked nine hour days at a desk for most of the time, I needed something to prepare me for the impending due date. I had no idea that a pre-natal massage would actually release much of the tension I was experiencing, as well as the amounting pain in all of my joints. Kate’s knowledge, experience and professionalism in her field contributed greatly to my experience. Pregnant again, I plan on visiting Kate much sooner and more often to fully benefit from her ability.
Jenny O’Brien - Sacramento, CA