Sanctuary Spa

I had the Yoni treatment here after researching it online and even though it’s a bit weird at first… I highly recommend it. Annie was also very informative about the different kinds of teas I could try to help me with my needs. I will def go back in the future.

Me and mom went here on Saturday (Nov 14) and wanted a day of pampering. Sadly we didn’t get that. I have been to the trellis spa and so this is what i am comparing it to. There was a small waiting room right when u walk through the doors on your left and all they had were two lounge chairs and two massage ones. And with that, they let you bring in your food and eat in their waiting rooms. They do not supply and food but they do have water, and hot/​cold tea. And I would say that our massages and facials weren’t good ones. Me and my mom like to have light pressure when we get massages and let’s just say we came out with neck and back pains. I would just say that if you like deep tissue massages, this is the place for you.

So I fell in love with this place the minute I walked in. Lovely atmosphere, smelled wonderful, and everyone is very sweet. I went to try The Yoni treatment for women. Check it out! I also attended their meditation class they have on Tuesday nights. What a beautiful experience and beautiful people. I will consider trying out a facial or massage although they are very pricey. Overall, wonderful place!

Facial I had with Annie was great. She’s really nice and knows when you just want to relax without conversation. This was my first time getting a Swedish massage here so I can’t compare to another masseuse at Sanctuary. However, I’ve had plenty of massages (firm) before. I had Laurie Ann and the whole experience was eh. From the start it felt like a very dry rub down. Hardly any oil at all. And yes it did hurt but I figured since I did ask for firm pressure this was just her. But I’m sitting here 3 days later with bruises all over my legs and pain in my back. I love the facials here but I for sure would never get a massage here again.

I decided to come here based on previous Unilocal reviews and I would have to say it was worth it. I had the 60 minute Swedish massage and I also decided to treat my good friend and she received the off the menu facial. As soon as you walk into not the place it’s very welcoming and very relaxing. The front desk receptionist was very helpful. After you sign in the bring you to the relaxation room and that where you get a choice of red or white wine.
Now to the actual massage — it was great and I was a little disappointed when it was over. Because I have haven’t had a massage in awhile and I takes me a while to calm and relax. I really think I’m ready for 90 minute massages.
My friend who had the facial just came out and her face looks really dewey (sp).
The only thing I noticed is they don’t get you into a robe before the service but if you think about its another step in the process that they don’t have to worry about.
All in all, think I will come back again.

I really like this place — very expensive but relaxing and great customer service. I’ve had quite a few facials in my life by never one as fabulous as Annie’s off the menu facial. I’ll be a lifelong client. She is amazing!

I had the best Swedish massage and facial that I have ever had in my life!!! Kudos to the women that had my mind and body relaxed after my visit. Yall are all amazing!!!

Some background: my boyfriend unfortunately has to celebrate his birthday a few weeks before his bar exam, and he’s been stressed, so a massage was the perfect gift! He’s had a few in the past. I’m not much of a massage person, so I got myself a facial, which is a first for me.
The appointment: I used their front desk email address to contact them and plan the appointments. Jessica was super quick to answer my lengthy questions and was able to schedule my boyfriend and I for the same time, and even allow him the option to choose which massage he wanted on the spot, so I could make it a surprise. I scheduled a few days before the appointments, it was painless!
The atmosphere: Great place! The only con (and I can’t fault Sanctuary for it) was the traffic due to construction. But because they’re located in a little side street, we seemed far removed from the noise once we got in. Walking in, the front area was bright and not overly scented. I felt relaxed as soon I sat down! The paperwork was standard, and we were moved to a low-​lit relaxation room to wait and have some water and tea. Rashida, one of the ladies at the front desk, was really welcoming and warm, made me feel comfortable from the start!
The facial: AMAZING! Granted, it was my first, but I can imagine plenty of ways for a therapist to mess up a facial. Ana was on point! I got the bougette facial to get some variety, and I’d say it was worth it. The extractions were virtually painless and the shoulder, neck and back massage that followed were well done. Ana seemed to be aware of when there was too much or not enough pressure during the facial and other massages, and adjusted without a peep from me! She was also really welcoming, so it made my first facial a difficult one to beat!
The massage: though I can’t speak to his experience, my other half looked more relaxed than he has this whole year, and that speaks volumes! Looks like Lorraine was great!
Though it was pricey in comparison to other spas, I feel it was well worth the money. These guys have a new customer (or two)!

My husband and son got me the Escape package for Mothers Day, it was AWESOME!!! From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is serene and calm. Donato was the best & it was literally the best massage of my life! Everyone was so friendly and helpful; they made me feel like a princess. I can’t wait to come back and experience this again and again!

I returned to Sanctuary Spa today… Had not been in a few years. I must say, my appointment ranks as one of my all time best spa experiences. I tend to gravitate towards spas that have more amenities and Sanctuary is not one of those spas. However, the level of customer service and quality of the treatment I received today trumps amenities. From the second I walked in the door to the minute I left I was treated like a queen. The front desk attendant was outstanding. Once she got me settled in the quiet area, she made my tea and literally tucked me in my blanket on the chaise lounge. I wish I remembered her name so I could mention it!
I was there for a facial and Annie was my esthetician. Sanctuary is known for their facials and Annie did not disappoint. She was so grounded and in tune with every moment of my facial. Nothing worse than getting a treatment and the provider is just going thru the motions. Not Annie! My facial was 90 minutes so I had time to really relax and she made every minute like a vacation from the real world. Five star facial, hands down.
While Sanctuary has a lot of product for sale, they have never tried to hard sell me on anything which I completely appreciate.
Do yourself a favor, if you are reading reviews to find a really wonderful place for a massage or facial (or other treatments) go to Sanctuary, especially for a facial. I’m still on cloud 9 from my wonderful experience this afternoon!

A few girlfriends had signed up for their Yoni treatment, and asked me if I wanted to be the 4^th in their appointment. The only thing I knew about it was that it was for your «hooha.» Attempting at being more adventurous, I agreed and met them up one breezy Saturday morning.
This is a nice, clean spa in the River Oaks area that insists on using high-​quality, all-​natural herbs, spices and flowers to treat bad symptoms for the body. I’m not really into the self-​help granola-​y stuff, but I really do appreciate that there weren’t any harsh chemicals to treat people. They even have bins of flowers and herbs labeled with positive effects of each item near the cash register, so you could make your own specialized tea to help with whatever ails ya.
For those for you who know as little about it as I did, it’s a steam treatment for your VJJ. You sit on a wicker chair with a hole cut out on the seat that is placed over a steaming pot of water with special herbs and flowers. You sit naked on the chair with a large cape-​like bib over your whole body, and the steam not only rises to your nether regions, but can also rise up and escape out of the cape to your face, killing two birds with one steamy stone.
Benefits of the spa include detoxing of your area, fighting infection, balancing hormones and the like. One thing I liked was that it’s supposed to lessen period cramps. I have yet to have my period since the spa, so I can let you guys know if it works or not!
The four of us sat together under our capes in a small, dark room. Our main liason, Rashida, was super helpful and accommodating. She brought in ice water to keep us hydrated, and cold, moist cloths to wipe ourselves down if we got too hot. Overall, it was 30 minutes and I felt great afterwards!
The cost was $ 50, but if you check in for the first time, you get 10% off. So including tip, I ended up paying $ 50. I think it’s definitely worth trying. Even if it doesn’t work as great as it says, you can still feel good knowing that you had a nice pampering (that you deserve).

Booked a 1 hr Swedish massage. The whole session, there was loud construction going on, constant scraping noises that drowned out any relaxing music and/​or ambiance. Left a good tip since it wasn’t the masseuse’s fault. I let them know after the session, and the cashier offered me a 20% birthday discount after saying they couldn’t hear anything up front. Whoop whoop. Then the manager called me and offered me a 10% discount on my next booking. Thanks but no thanks for wasting an hour of my time, when expecting a relaxing massage and being terribly disappointed, and then trying to sell me on another massage when you didn’t rectify the issue. Not worth the $ 100 in my opinion.

The staff is very friendly and willing to work with you when you have issues with scheduling. I had an issue where my mother wasn’t able to make it to the appointment and the staff worked with me to reschedule the appointment without any major issues or concerns.
This willingness to work with the customer and resolve their issue is a big plus. The staff member that helped me was Katrina and she was really friendly and courteous to my concerns.

5 star experience today.
I called about 50 minutes in advance and they had an opening for me. I provided my credit card to hold the spot and headed that direction. Rasheeda on the phone was very sweet and super nice when I arrived. She even told me that since I had found them through Unilocal I could check in for a 10% discount as a first time client. Very cool.
Annie was my massage therapist and was absolutely amazing. Best deep tissue massage I have ever had! I added the extra 15 minutes for head and neck massage and let me tell you it was worth it. I loved the incorporation of aromatherapy oils and the hot towels. I was actually drooling during my massage. (sorry, Annie!) I left feeling completely renewed.
I am so excited to go back and see Annie for a massage again soon and will be booking with her for a facial too.

This is mine and my husband’s favorite spa in Houston. The ambiance is about as relaxing as it gets and the staff is always friendly. They even squeezed me in for an emergency massage after one very stressful day. I couldn’t be more appreciative. We both love this place.

Pros: Nice spa and friendly staff. Very positive experience overall.
Cons: Cost is higher than other intraceutical spas in the area. I should have checked Amazon prior to purchasing the intraceutical products in the store. I would have saved $ 300+.

I love this place! I discovered it while they were at their old location and was happy they moved to the Shepherd location. I was surprised that I hadn’t written a review sooner considering I’ve been here a few times already!
The staff is super friendly and all the services I’ve had are great! Especially the facials! The prices are affordable as well and the staff will advise you to let them know if you feel any discomfort at all during the facial. My skin feels refreshed and rejuvenated after the facials, and I feel so relaxed!
Another benefit is that they don’t put pressure on you to buy products. They recommend products to you during your session and afterwards but they don’t push you towards one thing or another. Thank goodness!
Love this place — my go to for facials and relaxation!

It has taken YEARS for my eyebrows to be in the place where I like them but thanks to Sanctuary, they are there! I spent about 10 years getting them threaded, which I thought was the best for my brows but one eyebrow always looked thinner than the other one. When I returned to Sanctuary after many years away, the owner happened to be available to do my brows and suggested waxing. Wow! I never would have had them waxed had she not explained the benefits. From that point forward, I’ve been returning for regular eyebrow waxes.
DeAnn does my brows and she is very precise. She takes her time and very much cares about her clients. She’s very friendly and makes sure you are well taken care of. I break out easily so she switched the wax to a calmer One time Storm did my brows and started dying them without asking my permission and then she did a sloppy brow wax. From now on I only see DeAnn. The cost is $ 20 and I usually leave a $ 5 tip.
You also build up points in the system when you make a future appointment or refer a friend. Then you can use those points as $ towards your visits.
POSITIVES: The owner, professional staff, consistent brow waxes and a comfortable spa-​like environment.

I cannot write enough good things about this wonderful spa! Seriously, the best in Houston!
My husband, being the amazing guy that he is, gifted me with a gift certificate to use here for Valentine’s Day. He thought as a new mommy, I deserved a little break from diapers and drool. He could not have picked a more fabulous spa!
I had a cranial massage with Wendi. Because it was a rather busy Saturday, I could only get a 30 minute session rather than the usual hour. It was ah-​mazing. So relaxing. I then moved on to a facial, which was fantastic. Everything about both experiences was perfect, the lighting, the music, the heated bed (!), the products used, perfection.
I used to be stationed at Fort Huachuca, south of Tucson. On my weekends off, I would drive up to the Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain to take advantage of their military rate. The spa there was incredible, and I never found another that even came close since moving back to Houston… until now.
To add to it, the owner, Kim, emailed me after my appointment. She said she heard I had mentioned how much I loved the spa at the Ritz while I was on an Army assignment but was so pleased with Sanctuary. She then told me they were now offering a military discount to say thanks to all military personnel! How awesome is that!
Go here! Support a business who not only offers fantastic services but also supports the troops!

This spa is FABULOUS!!! Had a couples massage here the other weekend and loved it. They definitely know how to pamper their customers. They are very nice when you walk in and then take care of you the whole way through. We got a sweedish massage and it was great. Definitely tell them how you like the pressure though, mine was a little light at first until I told him. Also I like that they didn’t try to sell us stuff afterwards like products etc.
Only advice is if you are headed that way from the North be careful not to pass it up. It is set back from the street and easy to miss. We ended up parking at Barnaby’s because we totally missed it.