Yu Knead It! SkinCare

Jen is a wonderful therapist who listens to you. She provides correct pressure to allow the knots unwind. Hooray! She is professional and engaged with the process of my body. A++

Gaby is, quite simply, the best. So good in fact, that I hunted her down after she left her last spot! At this point, I trust no one else to wax me. She is not only incredible at what she does, but she is professional, friendly, and clearly devoted & well studied at her craft. She gives well articulated and knowledge-​based advice on everything from hair removal to best eye creams to facial treatments and she always goes the extra mile to accommodate her customers. Couldn’t endorse her more :)

This review is for the micro-​derm. with Gabby.
Relative to the microderms I have had in the past, this is the utilitarian version. No frills, not relaxing and no visible changes or improvements to my skin thereafter. I picked up a Livingsocial coupon, assuming that it’s a great deal. I realized I got what I paid. The scheduling for the microderms was difficult as they are offered at inconvenient times for people with normal jobs.
Oh well. I would opt for a more thorough facial somewhere with better times or easier to get to going forward.

Jen is an amazing massage therapist. She is able to get me out of my head and relaxed so I can truly enjoy my rub. I’m a hairstylist/​side sleeper, Jen knows how to target my pesky areas and invigorate my fatigued, stiff neck and back muscles. She really takes pride in what she does, she is passionate about making you feel better. She’s a great listener and takes your concerns/​requests seriously. I love her energy and her rates are very reasonable. If you are looking for much needed relaxation and relief, look no further– go see Jen!

Gabby is amazingly knowledgeable and personable. I have some insecurities about my skin and she really put me at ease about moving forward with different options for treatment. She’s extremely efficient and really knows her stuff. 4 weeks after weekly treatments I am noticing major major results and I love what is happening to my face. My skin time is smoother, acne is not as prevalent and I glow. I seriously recommend consulting with her to see for yourself. Plus she’s funny

Troy’s deep tissue massage!!!

I’ve been seeing Gaby for waxing and facials for a year or so now and can’t say enough positive things about her. It’s hard to find someone who is thorough and (relatively) painless with their waxing skills while also creating a very comfortable environment for what can feel like a very awkward procedure! I’ve tried a variety of her skin services too: facials, peels & microdermabrasion and always leave feeling rejuvinated and a few years younger. Gaby has great attention to detail, is very warm, personable, easy to schedule, and puts her clients first. She is really just a great person! I’m moving to Oakland and will keep coming back to SF for her.

I bought a LivingSocial deal for a microdermabrasion and this was my first time getting this done. Gaby was so accommodating when I called her last minute to see if she had an opening that same day, and when I got there, she was very sweet in that she knew it was my first time, and kept reassuring me that it «would not be painful» and she was right! She walked me through the process and explained to me in thorough detail what she was doing and afterwards my face was glowing. She also didn’t try to push me to buy products but just gave me her opinion of what would work for me based off what I told her I wanted for my facial hygiene routine. I will definitely be going back!

Came here for a Diamond-​tip microdermabrasion and Gaby is such a wonderful, nice, and intelligent woman that I was quite pleased with her service and wouldn’t mind coming back again. She was very helpful about skin care régime and she seems very knowledgeable about her products. Pleasant environment, although her spa is a little hard to find. Took me a while to find it since it’s on a side street and inside a gated secure building. But overall great service and absolutely no discomfort whatsoever! Win win!

I scheduled a same day 90 deep tissue massage with Troy and it was wonderful. Troy even extended my massage a few minutes which was great because my shoulders and back were a mess! He was very thorough and checked with me a few times to see if the pressure was okay. I made the mistake of leaving my hair down and he was great about working around it and didn’t pull one hair :) He was nice enough to show me a neck stretch that will hopefully help relieve some tension until my next visit. I’ve tried other places in Lower Pac Heights and the Marina but this has been my favorite. I will definitely be back to see Troy and maybe even try out other services.
*New clients should note that Yu Knead It is located in a large building with many tenants and the entrance isn’t actually on 18^th street. To enter, go around the corner onto Treat street about half-​way up the block. You will find a glass door with the address (3150) above the door. You must enter the unit number into the call box and then Troy will buzz you in. The elevator is around a few corners and once you reach the third floor its pretty easy to find the suite.

I went to see Gaby Yu for waxing today and I was so impressed. She is so knowledgeable, caring and really takes her time with you. You can tell she really cares about what she does. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. I am completely sold.

I never write reviews, I usually just read them and find the best service that way… so I felt compelled to write one because I had such a great experience today with Gabby! It was my first Brazillian and of course I was nervous, after doing my research and reading all the good feedback Gabby’s clients gave on Unilocal,I booked an appointment and even found a groupon they were offering! She walked me through the whole thing, and it was surprisingly not very painful either! In fact, she made me feel so comfortable that time kind of flew by because we were chatting so much that before I knew it, she was all done. I would definitely come back again, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone, whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, Gabby is awesome!

Just got a manzilian from Gaby. I’m so happy with the results!!! She totally made it comfortable and relaxing in a highly uncomfortable situation. Plus she made it almost painless with the numbing cream. So so happy I’m as smooth as a baby! Please anyone looking for these services go to her

Gabriela is the best person to go to for skin care or waxing services! She makes anyone getting waxing the first time the most comfortable and happy with the end results! It is really nice to have a conversation during the procedure instead of going to a nail spa and having people do everything in a rush! She really cares about what she does and has made me a happy client! She made me feel beautiful! It is so worth to invest in yourself in her services instead of spending hundreds of dollars to have something done in a super fancy place! I will be coming back to her and referring her to everyone I meet! Great results comes from those that care! She really cares! — Angelica

When I moved to SF I spent years trying to find an esthetician for my skin. I was a regular at Mario Badescu in Manhattan (where Cher gets her facials), and it wasn’t until I met Gaby, now at Yu Knead It, that I found someone in SF who lived to similar high standards. She understands that even sensitive skin needs thorough cleaning, and gives the most comprehensive and beneficial facials I’ve experienced. Yu Knead It is the only place to go for serious skincare in SF.

Brazilians are no longer scary! Thank the hard wax gods for Gaby at Yu Knead It. I literally come all the way from Berkeley for this wonderful womans Brazilian. Its fast, painless and it lasts longer. Gaby knows exactly what she is doing, she is a professionally educated esthetician. She uses hard wax which is the key to your brazilian happiness. Gaby is a rockstar at her job and worth every penny.

I am an avid Unilocaler and it’s rare when I rate a business 5 stars.
Hands down (No pun intended) BEST massage ever, I have never met a CMT like Troy that could connect with my body and go directly to those points that were aching the most and needing the most relief, that is until I found Yu Knead it, and in particular, Troy. The facilities are extremely tranquil and the experience of a one hour massage is well worth the little money they charge, compared to other places I have been that charge up to double and provide a sub-​par experience. Bottom line, I will be back and once you try a massage from Yu Knead It, I am sure you will be a raving fan too! A+