Evanstar Spa

Are you even open?!
I received a gift cert. and I’m not exactly sure how to use it. Both phone numbers wont work. Can’t book a reservation online.
What a shame. If this place is closed, it should actually mention it is closed.

I received a gift certificate to this spa over a year ago. Since I was pregnant at the time I chose to wait to use it. When you go to their website and try to book an appointment, it says «no longer accepting new clients unless you have a gift certificate,» and to call/​text Marissa to book. I started trying to contact her in March via email, and have phoned and texted her several times since. She has never responded to me and now I have to dispute the charge with my credit card company, which is both a bummer and a pain in the ass. Guess she already has the money so there’s no urgency for her to reply…

Is this company still in business? Their phone is disconnected and when I tried to book online there was no services to choose. Sketchy.

This review is long overdue. I had a «Somebody Loves You» package with LED light facial in early January, and have never left a spa so refreshed, relaxed, and visibly glowing. Marissa has a calm demeanor and her use of holistic treatment blends well with all the sumptuous creams, lotions and serums delivered throughout the facial. The heated massage table, candles and cozy low ceiling create a serene environment. For the next few days, I received several (unsolicited) comments from friends about how my skin looked radiant. Marissa is the real deal.

Marissa is a talented healer who utilizes both traditional and cutting edge techniques to provide an amazing service. I have hyper sensitive skin, which I haven’t exactly pampered over the past year and walked into my first appointment with what I thought was going to be a major ongoing project. Marissa gave me a calming and healing LED light facial which showed major results that same day, the next day I looked dramatically better. The space is beautiful, Marissa was welcoming, kind and actively listened while I discussed my skin challenges. The space is beautiful and Marissa carries a great range of products but also recommended some products specific to my condition that I could pick up a the health food store. I really appreciated that there was no hard sell, only light and very specific recommendations. In fact, there were a few products that I wanted to buy that Marissa recommended against at this time. I feel really fortunate to have found someone who understands the physical, emotional and nutritional aspects of having beautiful skin and can take the specific steps necessary to get me on the right track.

Marissa, is the most talented, warm and attentive therapist I’ve ever been to! I’m an esthetician myself and she’s the only one in SF I trust with my skin.
Simply the best!
I highly recommend you make your appointment today!!!
Cheers!

What can you say about a girl like Marissa? Absolutely unpretentious, knowledgable, beautiful, holistic and knows what she is doing. How I got so lucky I do not know. My skin is amazing and glows. You need to go in just once and you are hooked. Try it!!!

Marissa knew i was getting married– and started a program to rejuvenate my skin before i had thought of it. Without overwhelming me with treatments, she slowly transformed me into a glowing bride. At my age that is a chore! My wrinkles and dark spots were gone in time for my wedding. I felt more beautiful than ever on my wedding day… thanks to Marissa.

AMAZING. Marrissa has a very warm, calming energy and it’s clear that she’s doing exactly what she’s meant to be doing. I was drawn to Evanstar because of the focus on wellness as opposed to some of the more aesthetically-​driven spas. Obviously I’m there to look fantastic, but it’s also important to me to understand what’s causing the issues and how to fix them. To that end, Marissa has a wealth of knowledge and is an excellent resource for treatments or supplements depending on your skin and interest in learning. Every visit has been a relaxing, healing experience.
Because I’d been so impressed with Evanstar, I did a series of pre-​wedding facials here including the last one the week of the big day. Pretty sure I’ll never look that good again. If I could afford it I’d never leave this place. Highly recommended!

Marissa is great at what she does. I had never had a facial that I actually liked, let alone didn’t break out after… and I loved my experience at Evanstar. My skin is radiant and happy, I got a mini-​education about supplements that I can buy at Rainbow, and would happily refer her to anyone and everyone.

Marissa is a gem. If you want to really change your skin for the better she is your girl. I love the micro current machine. You can literally see the lifting of the muscles in your face. That with one of her amazing peels and you will look 5 – 10 years younger. Amazing!

I visited Marissa at Evanstar Spa for the first time yesterday and had an amazing facial. The experience started with her greeting me in her lovely spa. She has this incredible warm energy about her and I felt comfortable and relaxed immediately. The products and techniques she used on my face had my skin feeling like a baby and really did a lot to brighten my complexion. She also did a little massage which felt wonderful as well. The only problem is, I wish it were longer. After reading her reviews here I think I need to schedule a full massage. I left Evanstar with a youthful glow and my energy renewed. I will definitely be going back!

Marissa is awesome! A while ago I bought Bloomspot deals for a facial and a massage, and both treatments were fantastic. I’ve been to lots of masseuses and a few estheticians, and this is by far one of the best treatments I’ve had! I just wish I lived or worked closer to her peaceful spa. She makes just enough conversation with you, and is quite in tune when realizing you just want to relax. She is definitely not overly chatty, something that irks me about massages sometimes, and I really enjoyed the subjects we talked about — nutrition, health, skin stuff.
Massage: She asked me about my problem areas, and focused deep on those areas without neglecting the rest of my body. I think I might have passed out at one point, the lights/​music/​pressure was simply amazing. I left feeling loose and relaxed. Ahhhhh…
Facial: She began by asking me about what my skin is like, and took her time to use products that were not going to irritate my skin. Almost every facial I go to my skin has a reaction a couple days later — not here! My face was glowing for what felt like weeks after.
Thank you Marissa! :-)

I’ve been going to Evanstar Spa for few months now and I’ve been a happy customer!
Couple of months ago, I lost my go to massage therapist so I was hunting for a place nearby my office or home. Evanstar Spa is roughly 5 mins from my home so it’s very convenient for me to go there to get a quick fix for my body. I’ve done both 60 mins massage and facial and I like both of the services.
I just went to get a massage yesterday (Feb 23^rd) again and got a really nice an hour session. One thing I really like about Evanstar is that they really care about the customers. Each time I go, I get few tips to improve my health outside of in store services and I greatly appreciate the healthy tips provided by her!

Marissa is AMAZING. I have been hunting for a good massage therapist for some time now. I’ve purchased every Bloomspot and LivingSocial voucher I could but finally a friend refereed me to Marissa. BEST MASSAGE I HAVE EVER HAD! I feel like I’ve hit the jackpot. She was extremely professional, detailed and listened to my concerns about where my pain was. You can tell immediately how much knowledge she has about the body and is passionate about what she does. I will definitely be back and referring all my friends and family! AMAZING!

Marissa is an excellent masseuse. I had a 75 minute massage with her and walked out of her spa feeling like a new person. She concentrated the massage on the areas I asked her to focus on and was able to release the tension in my neck and shoulders, while making me feel very relaxed at the same time.
I would highly recommend her and am looking forward to booking my next massage with her.

Definitely one of the most talented and unique healers that I have ever experienced. She is able to blend her healing techniques with the work she does as an esthetician that gives not only the body renewal but the spirit as well. I always leave feeling charged by Marisa’s tranquil energy and healing touch.
Try the harmonic tuning forks! She’s specializes in vibrational therapies.
THE BEST

Marissa saved my skin! 2 months before my wedding, I had broken out real bad. A bride wants to look her best on her wedding day and after stumbling upon Evanstar on Unilocal,I booked an appointment using the convenient online system. After my first meeting with Marissa, I knew I was in excellent hands. As everyone mentions, she is a sweet & nurturing person. She pinpointed my skin problems and 2 months later, I was glowing for my wedding. I still come for facials and also just for some «me time». I always leave her place feeling refreshed!

I just can’t wait to go back!!!
As soon as I walked in to Evanstar, I was in love. The spa is tastefully decorated that immediately puts you in that «spa» mood. I really had no idea what I needed out of a facial, so I picked the evanstar choice facial where Marissa analyzes your skin and suggests the appropriate facial for your needs. (Highly recommended!)
We chatted through my entire facial. She is lovely and charismatic yet she is absolutely professional. She suggested some products to me but she respected my wish to do research before purchasing anything (i’ve had my share of high pressure estheticians!!) She emailed me with a bunch of useful sites for me on top of all that… simple amazing!
SO i end with… I can’t wait to go back!

Marissa has been doing my waxing for some time now and I can say with absolute gratitude that she makes it a profoundly less painful experience!
She is gracious, quick, exact, and her charm leads to great conversations every time! She is also highly knowledgeable in skincare and carries excellent organic products. Also, if you can get a massage with her you will be delivered to heaven in seconds flat! Evanstar Spa is a true thumbs up experience… and as someone who has been in the hair and skin industry for over 20 years that says a lot. Check her out soon. You be so happy that you did!