Sain Saine

I heard that Saine Saine is now Closed! Anyone know why and if they have moved to a new location? This is very sad, I loved this place. Was an annual tradition to schedule an appointment when I arrived from Philadelphia and right before I flew back… :-(

I loved this place! Past tense. I called them today to help get the knots out of my arms and neck like I have for years to find their number is not active. Upon visiting in person, I found the place completely empty with no sign indicating they have moved. Sad face.

Great goto spot when you wake up one day and need to get some kinks out. Can walk in and get a quick chair massage. It’s a little painful at times but definitely feel great afterwards!

I did the $ 15 for 15 min. Perfect time for a quick neck and back massage. Would go every day if I could. They were very helpful in squeezing me into a time slot.

I started going here many years ago, moved away, and came back and I think the prices are the same as I remember them to be like 8 years ago (?) could it be? it is – like other reviewers say — very affordable no nonsense massage as long as you get a good therapist.…I had a massage with Yuri and it was great! Also the shiatsu massage is great for me b/​c I feel like it gets at all the knots and everything but doesn’t make you into mush afterwards — the use of the pressure points makes me feel not overly energetic, but able to go back to work after at least. .. .The place is clean, relaxing, and comfortable!

Real reflexology. I love this place. Highly professional experience, paying attention to detail. :)

Ohhhhhhh SO very good. This is a no-​frills place and is very clean, but don’t expect a spa atmosphere.
They give chair massages with the perfect amount of pressure, per your request (Swedish style for my husband and heavy pressure for me). The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. The price is awesome ($ 1/​minute). We actually got massages before going to dinner in Japantown. We walked in and only had to wait about 5 minutes.
I will be back to try their foot and full body massages!

What Massage??? The guy pounded on me for 60 minutes and I went home with ten times more pain than I went there with. Based on Unilocal reviews, I had booked a 60 minute full body massage. The place was efficient and clean. But the ‘therapists’ here do not even know «m» of massage. And the guy at the reception told me that this guy was one of their best therapists. They do not know that applying brute pressure is torture and not massage. It would have been ridiculous if it were not so painful. This is the last time I book a massage based on Unilocal reviews; these reviews cannot be real! And I definitely am not going back to this place.

This is great for the price! The people running the place are very kind. I’ve been frequently for chair massages ($ 1/​minute). I don’t usually get something immediate, but always within a reasonable amount of time. Calling in advance is your best bet. I’ve left feeling relaxed — all the tension removed. The first time I was amazed what they can do in 15 minutes!
I’ve also been for reflexology — which was great. I went for a full body massage which was nice as well. I little different than I expected (limited privacy) but it’s nice. It’s not a spa atmosphere, but it’s quiet, peaceful, relaxing, and all for a great price.

Overall this is the best place I have had reflexology in SF. I have come here about 5 times before today and every time has been a great experience. The staff are very friendly and courteous, they’re also busy so you do need to book ahead in order to get an appointment.
The most recent visit was not good however. I’m pretty sure I just got the wrong practitioner because the massage was awful. Very repetitive and way too strong. The masseur was very unskilled, he also seemed flustered and upset; I hope it wasn’t me.
I’ll still come back here but I’ll make sure to ask for somebody else next time.

An old coworker of mine gave me a gift certificate to this place. It’s her go-​to place for foot reflexology. She doesn’t like full body massages, but is down for some foot attention.
I finally decided to cash it in this afternoon. I made a reservation just in case yesterday and when I popped in, only another guy was in there getting a massage. Otherwise, it was just me!
The massage was great. And boy did she have some strong hands! I was in awe of how I felt after. It was like a full body massage but only from the knees down. How crazy is that? Well I guess that’s foot reflexology for you! Great even if for only 30 minutes.
I’ll be back!

Sain Saine, I think you’re my place to get «quick fix» massages. You did not disappoint me one bit.
When I arrived, the nice gentleman at the counter asked me to wait a few minutes on their couch. So I went ahead and downed a couple dixie cups of water while I waited. The set up is a large room with sections and partitions dividing massage areas. I was told that the minimum is 45 minutes and up to 90 minutes if you want a full body massage. For those, you’re asked to change into loose clothing that they supply before your session begins.
I had already decided to first try out a 30-​minute chair massage for my achy back/​shoulders/​neck. Their two chair massage stations are by the front window near the entrance. After placing my hoodie into basket, I got on that massage chair, and was ready to go. These are the type of massage chairs you’d see set up in malls or offices which are front facing, on a tilt, with a head cradle… and not those reclining type.
Mariko first made sure that I was comfortable with the head cradle at the correct height. Then she laid a towel over my back and started gently pressing with her palms and fingers. I was about to say «more pressure», but once she found my lower back tension, she pressed/​kneaded away and I was ouching so good as she used just the right amount of pressure. She continued upward to my back, shoulders, and neck. I heard a ding which let me know my time was about up. She finished off with some back percussion.
This is a pretty straight forward place, no fancy décor, a bit blah, but has what you need. I did hear the phone ring a couple times too. It certainly isn’t a quiet zone.
I’d prefer if the massage chair were away from the doors for two reasons: (1) there’s a draft when people come in and out, (2) I prefer to not be a window display. However — I think that does attract some customers (especially tourists) to try out a quick chair massage since it’s only $ 1/​per minute.
I paid $ 30 for the 30-​min chair session and tipped Mariko $ 10. She’s great. Next time I’ll try 45 min or an hour!
I will definitely be back, but still prefer table massages whenever possible. Always looking for less expensive alternatives.

Ohhhhhhhhhh I love this place. I’ve fallen asleep several things while getting my foot massage. I recommend it!

4 – 5 Stars for the massage.
3 stars for ambiance.
This is only a place if you just need a straightforward massage to get out your kinks.
Good, strong massage by good therapists. I got Yuri for my same day 45-​min prenatal and a young man for my stop-​in-​for-​a-​quick 15 min massage. I like how it’s «please work on these specific places» and they pretty much work on those places for you.
This is not a place if you want the nice zen like, interior design-​type of place. Florescent lightning and minimal walls (only curtains) makes it feel like a doctor’s office or clinic. Very clean though. No showers and they offer you clothes to change into if you get a massage area in the back (I don’t think you change clothes for chair massage though).
Pricing= $ 1 per min. Reasonable for what you get and nice that you often times can get appointments the same day. Too bad they don’t open earlier in the day though. The receptionist/​owner (?) is your typical Japanese-eager-to-please-man…he’s like a cartoon animé character sometimes!

A no-​frills chair massage located in the heart of Japantown for $ 1/​minute. For a quick, wham-​bam-​thank you ma’am type service, it sure does the job right.
Located in the main complex of Japantown, they offer different types of massage services including the traditional massage table types. However, it seems like they are more well known for their quick chair massages, which can be seen from the entrance. Before you start your belongings are stored safely in a basket.
A 15 min massage covers the neck and shoulders and a 30 min massage can cover the lower back. Chair massage is definitely not a relaxing Swedish but focuses on the tight areas, pressure akin to a deep tissue. It also didn’t feel quick and at least for me, they went a bit past the allotted time. After the massage my neck and shoulders felt a bit more loose and relaxed. Pressure was just firm enough throughout.

Fantastic massage for the price. I called to see if I could book a same-​day appointment on a Saturday afternoon and they got me in within 30 minutes. Staff was friendly, professional and well trained.
I booked a 60 minute deep tissue massage and the masseuse worked magic on all the knots and sore muscles in my back.
There’s not a lot of privacy and you don’t have the option of fancy oils or aromatic candles. However, if you want to get in and get out efficiently for an excellent massage at a good price, this place has what you’re looking for.

I wish that I could say I loved it but I did not.
I have had plenty of deep tissue massage and my favorite place across the street Fuji Shiatsu did not have a last minute opening. So I gave them a try. I asked for someone who is experienced and is able to give me a nice deep tissue massage, they gave me the youngest guy I have met with a massage licence. Age sometimes doesn’t matter! But In this case, it did! Experience and age does matter!
1– This young man did not speak english. I am foreign myself so I dont mind at all. He just needed to understand what I needed and I guess he did not.
2– He kept jumping around from one area to the other! Not giving enough pressure to get the knots and tension spots. He found them, but he did not know how to take care of it!
I was very very disappointed and will not be going back! That was a waist!

Sain Saine is the best massage in SF for the price $ 1 per minute!
Sain Saine is not Shiatsu massage parlor but rather Anma massage which is an older style massage from Japan. They find the small muscles you forgot about. I have never tried the foot reflexology or the chair massages only because I can’t get enough of the full treatment.
It’s an awkward place in terms of atmosphere, it’s in the Japantown Mall tucked away in the corner. It has a storefront with lots of glass and inside feels weirdly like a dentist’s office. You need to put on their clothes before you get a massage, which are basically PJ’s from Target. There is a lot of rubbing, kneading, stretching and pressing of acupressure points. At first the massage hurts a little, mostly due to my personal stiffness issues but afterwards I always feel like a new person.

My favorite massage place in SF! Fair rates (1 $ a minute) and usually has same day appointments but not always. Extremely friendly staff and owner and smooth jazz soundtrack to your massage or reflexology.
Parking is hard in Japantown, so use the cheap city garage, and drive all the way under the hotel, then take the the elevator up to the hotel and out the back entrance into the mall.

If you want a nice 15min massage while you’re on the go, be sure to stop into Sain Saine. I wouldn’t recommend it for anything longer as the office reminds me of a library mixed with a dentist office. The staff is quiet and respectful with massages that are $ 1 per minute. You just can’t count on the loud people that walk in.
The massage therapists know what they’re doing. Their training and technique pinpoint areas of your body that you didn’t even know existed. I just wish the space didn’t look so much like an office.