Kinnaree Thai Massage

A beautiful space and a lovely massage. I got the aromatherapy Thai massage. It is definitely for people who like deeper work, but I felt amazing after! I’m going back soon!

I have been coming here for years and have been usually very happy with the massage. The one thing that always bothers me is that, because you lie on the floor, your neck gets whacked out during the massage. So I figured out a way to put two heavy pillows to make more of a standard table with the face cradle.
WARNING: They want 20% tip guaranteed here.
I feel that $ 85 to 90 for a massage is what you pay for the massage and a fair % should go to the masseuse.
I will never go here again after years of business BECAUSE the masseuse told me after tipping her 16.5% on an $ 85 ($ 14) massage and I quote «you must give a 20% tip or never come back». You give 20% for dinner right? I said, «Usually, but dinner rarely costs $ 85 per entrée».
I always give a 15% tip for massages and 18 – 20 tip for good services at a restaurant.
They lost my business, and my wife and all my friends referrals, all because they aren’t getting paid enough over there I guess.

Have been coming here religiously for more than 2 years, since the radiation treatment for my throat cancer (cured it, but) resulted in chronic neck, shoulder, and back stiffness. Each masseuse at Kinnaree has taken the trouble to understand my issues well in our time together. I have gotten *lasting* benefit. Have tried many other people and places, but have come to rely upon and trust the skilled, dedicated, and kind women of Kinnaree Thai Massage. Don’t know what I would do without them!
–JF

Darn, I thought I found a gem!
The first visit was stellar. The masseuse was intuitive, and seemed very well trained. I wouldn’t need to say a word and she would find the issues I was having.
I came my second time and was told that the lady I used last only works Thursdays (so maybe I need to try to find her again). The second lady was pretty good, but it wasn’t quite as nice as the first experience so unfortunately that was my only comparison. Still it was good enough to make me want more…
That’s when I decided to book 90 minutes… I came in for the last appointment of the day, and boy it sure felt that way. The girl was very similar looking to the first girl as I could recall, so I thought I hit the jackpot since it was Thursday again. Unfortunately, I just got plain jacked on my massage. I am easy going on massages. Not much bothers me, but for some reason this girl took a 60 minutes massage and chopped it into a 30 minutes of technique, while stretching it out 90 minutes. She repeated so many steps over a dozen times that I couldn’t even relax as it was like getting an indian burn all over my back.
I’m all for getting my butt kicked in a thai massage. Hurts so good, is my motto. This was just plain bad. I’ll never book 90 minutes here again, because it would kill me to stay that long if it were half as bad as last week.

The quality massage. Nice and quiet place. All therapist is highly experience. Sonya is the best. Her technique is amazing like other Thai massage. You will feel sore for couple day. After that like a new body «no pain no gain»

Nice atmosphere, tucked into the second floor of an office complex next to the Whole Foods in Mill Valley. Staff was pleasant and helpful. I’m not a fan of being in a «room» that is really just curtains separating each customer — there isn’t any privacy (for sounds), and it’s distracting to hear the other customers as the massage is being done. The quality of the massage was OK. The best Thai massage I have had is from a place in Sacramento on 11^th and H Streets, from an experienced masseuse named Nida. For Mill Valley, however, the price was good and quality was ok.

Great massage BUT watch the price!
First of all, I would like to say that the massages my boyfriend and I received were great. The problem is that when I booked them, the woman on the phone said «First time massage for couples is $ 100 if you pay cash.» Ok, that was fine. I put a $ 100 bill in my pocket along with 2 tens. We went in, had great massages. When we were ready to pay, I put down the $ 100 and said «we were told there was a $ 100 first-​time rate.» The receptionist insisted «no, it’s $ 55 a person.» We went back and forth on this but finally, I gave her $ 110, leaving me with $ 10 left for two tips. The receptionist looked at the bill and said «is this for two massages?» And I just looked at her and said «Yes it is» and we left. Of course, I could have gone out to the car and dug out some more money but I was really annoyed at the bait and switch. My advice is, when they text message you with a reminder of the reservation, get a confirmation of the price. All in all, I might go back, but I cannot recommend Kinnaree to anyone else, lest the same thing happen to them.

Very clean and friendly. Fantastic, HARD massage. The people at the front desk were very responsive when we called. In person they were very friendly. The massage was excellent. Not for the faint of heart! I would come here again for sure. Thanks for a great massage!

I had a great massage here. It was a bit hard to find the place in the strip mall/​office complex but other than that, it was everything a traditional thai massage place is supposed to be – simple, good/​deep massage for a fairly cheap price.

I booked a couples massage weeks in advance based on a friends glowing rec. I also called the day before to confirm. We hired a sitter, planned a day around the massage and then when we got there we were told it was for the following day. If I hadn’t called the day before to confirm the mistake it would be understandable.
They texted me later and apologized saying that when I called to confirm I only confirmed the time, not the date. They were nice but seems like a strange misunderstanding.

This place USED to be quite good. Recently, however, there seems to be a good number of brand new, young trainees who don’t really know how to give a good Thai massage. If you don’t know who you are getting, be ready for a waste of money.

Not very good at all. Maybe I got the wrong therapist, but this was overall a bad experience. I’ve been to Thailand, and I’ve studied Thai Massage, which differs a lot in Thailand compared to here. So this massage was similar to a massage in Thailand, in which the practitioner will push, yank, flop and flip you around messily and sometimes clumsily. You feel like a piece of meat and not a human being. In Thailand, this is approximately 5 dollars. Here it is 80.
It wasn’t all bad. The hot towels on my feet were very welcome and relaxing, especially since the place was kind of cold when I changed into my tank top and thai pants. Some things she did felt good and therapeutic. Others felt like she was just going through the motions but not being sensitive to my body.
I enjoyed some moments, but was not able to relax overall, and I was a bit afraid she might hurt me.
The worst moment, however, came after the massage. I sat and was served a nice warm tea, and proceeded to take out my cash to pay. I did, and then my gal said «Tip not included» in a rather forceful way. I looked at her, she repeated, and then urged me again to give a «cash tip». I felt bullied and on the spot… really not a great way to end a massage. Tips are optional, and in most massage places a lot more private. I won’t be back here.
If you would like to experience a truly awesome Thai massage, at a place where you feel they care about you, and are kind and welcoming, skip this place altogether and go to Metta Thai in Albany, just north of Berkeley. No I don’t work there… but the place is heavenly!

One star for clean place. Massage was ok, it’s not Suchada in SF. Save your money & drive to SF! My wife bought me a gift certificate for an aroma massage & they wouldn’t honor it’s full value then the mama boss was waiting for me when I came out of bathroom post massage for yet more of a shake down, telling me that I didn’t pay enough. I paid $ 15 additional to gift certificate plus a tip & she wanted more for a larger tip. Not a cool positive relaxing end to my massage a real negative bummer. I doubt the tips make it to the folks doing the massaging. Desperate vibe, no thank you.

This used to be a great place when Tom and Ann owned and ran it. They went back to Thailand and new people are running it now since about ³⁄₂₀₁₃. I received a massage by one of the new women who pushed too hard into my rib and dislocated it. It was extremely painful at the moment, but the worst of it came the next day with inflammation. I couldn’t breathe or sleep for 2 days. 2months later it’s still giving me trouble. I won’t be going there again.

My wife and I have been to Kinnaree twice and we have been very happy with the massage there. I say massage… but what they do is far more powerful than Swedish massage which is what I normally get. This is Thai massage and for those who don’t know, they use feet and knees in addition to fingers, hands and elbows. As many have said here, this massage can and usually does hurt but it is very good for releasing very tight mussles. The stretching is great!
Go and enjoy. But don’t expect bliss — this is serious muscular therapy. It hurts at times but the results are well worth the pain… and the price is very reasonable! I just wish they were closer but we will make the trip as often as we can.

I took my wife here for her birthday for the reflexology massage. We each had a 60 minute. They were both great. They start with your feet and legs for about 40 minutes. It was so good, I fell asleep so I can’t tell you to much detail. They then move to your arms, neck and shoulders.
My wife left in another world and I felt great and relaxed. Having owned a spa years ago, I can say with authority, GO TO KINNAREE.

I carry my stress in my back, neck and shoulders — they become so tight they feel like concrete. In the past, I’ve had massages that don’t make one bit of progress. Here, they somehow manage to start to actually loosen things up — its simply amazing. They are just great and the price is right. A hidden gem in Mill Valley.

I just found this place and am so glad I did. I haven’t had a Thai massage for years and I have to say wow was I missing out. I forgot how incredible these massages are. My body felt refreshed, realigned and so much better after my massage. Every area of my body was worked, the kind where you have to take deep breathes, but it is so worth those deep breathes.
The staff were very welcoming and polite. The décor is very nice and relaxing. This will definitely become a regular spot for me, particularly with the great prices they offer.

Incredible spot for Thai Massage.
They went just deep enough for me to be able to handle. Can’t even begin to describe how relaxing this place is. Great place for getting a couples massage.

Kinnaree is incredible.
I’ve had Thai massages in Southeast Asia, LA and the Bay Area. This is THE place to go.
The therapists there are extremely well trained, have great technique and customer service. My husband and I walked out thrilled that we finally found our place to go. We’ve been looking for a regular spot, and this is it.
From the preparation and comfort of the massage area, to the personalized, focused massage and even the stretching at the end… It is a complete relaxing, and engaged message. Yes, in Thai massage you do have to be a little bit active– as far as moving, stretching and what not– but its totally worth it. I love that my husband and I never feel like we get the same Thai massage– they really focus on your requested trouble spots – and also can tell just by your posture areas that they need to work on. At Kinnaree, I left feeling like that hadn’t missed a spot. :]
Our massage was ended with handmade Lemongrass tea (bought locally at the farmer’s market!) and a couple minutes to sit and relax. As this was our first time, we even got aromatherapy sachets to take home. What a great way to remember to get another appointment on the calendar!
Definitely going back. I feel for the time (60 minutes) and the experience, I feel very satisfied– and not a minute was wasted.
P. S. The place was a little hard for us to find– its in a professional office building space that is shared by a realty office (which is visible from the front). They’re all the way behind the front building, and upstairs.
P. P. S. The massage areas are seperated by a curtain– and so yes, you do hear everything, but you see nothing of anyone else. This is a traditional set up, and it makes effective use of the space– if you can’t ‘deal’ with that kind of privacy or listening to others relax into a great massage– too bad.