Pink Dahlia Spa

Pink Dahlia Spa is AMAZING. I was instantly impressed as soon as I walked up and into this place. It is located in Mt Baker, which is close to where I live in Columbia City. There is a real sense of peaceful, calm energy present throughout the space, and it is located in an old house so it has a kind of Bed & Breakfast feel to it. The owner of PDS did a sugaring treatment for full face and explained the whole entire process and the differences between sugaring and hot wax, as well as the benefits. She was very thorough cleaning up areas with tweezers and I can’t say it was a pain-​free experience, but the results are really awesome. It is almost one week later and I’m still impressed with the results. My face healed pretty quickly afterwards.
I had a small issue after the treatment and the owner responded swiftly and professionally. She kept me up to date on what was going on and reached out to me until the issue was resolved. I am immeasurably grateful for her swift action and Pink Dahlia Spa is definitely my new go to place for sugaring treatments. I HIGHLY recommend PDS because of their fierce professionalism, knowledgeability, and the safe and comfortable space this business provides.
I will definitely be going back and I encourage you to as well!

I love Stephanie! I followed her from Pink Peony in Auburn. Super knowledgable and for those people concerned with medical issues, she is even skilled in oncology skin care.

WHAT A FIND RIGHT IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD!
I have been looking for a spa that offers both facials and massages. I didn’t have to look far, and I am so pleased with the results! Tastefully decorated, and offering multiple facial and massage services (with makeup assistance being added shortly), Pink Dahlia Spa is tucked away on Mt. Baker Ridge. I just got my first facial there, and will definitely be frequenting it for both facials and massages. The owner, Stephanie Gibson, catered the facial to my specific needs and objectives. I went in with sun-​damaged skin and my rosacea acting up, and I came out looking hydrated and happy. The products Stephanie uses for the facial are also offered for sale there, and while she makes recommendations for which ones you should be using, there is no pressure to buy. I bought some and will add to them over time. My next appointment is going to be for a massage, and I can hardly wait!

Stephanie is amazing, and I highly recommend Pink Dhalia Spa.
I called yesterday asking about available walk in appointments, and she really made it happen for me. Granted, it was great timing for both of us, and I don’t expect her to be available at the drop of a hat everyday. However, she was so kind and accommodating to my needs, and made me feel comfortable enough to make it in on such short notice.
If you haven’t made it in yet, you should. It’s an adorable spa in the Mt. Baker neighborhood. Street parking is free and there’s no hassle. The spa itself is clean and well kept, and it smells great!
Sugaring is the only hair removal method that works for me. I have very sensitive skin and experience little to no irritation with sugaring. Stephanie was very gentle and detail oriented. I left happy and well groomed!
PLUS! With the new system that will be in place soon, you will be able to book appointments online and buy gift certificates for your friends and loved ones. How easy is that?! Book your appointment A.S.A.P.

I’ve been coming to see Stephanie since she was in Auburn. She has always been polite and very professional whenever I see her. I started getting my hair sugar removed when I saw her business on Groupon. I tried it to see how I would like it and to make sure my skin wouldn’t be irritated by the sugar. I found out that this last longer than waxing and it hurts less then waxing. I would go every week to get my face done but now I’m going about every 2 ½ weeks. I have less in grown hairs because of the sugar process vs waxing. They also do massages and facials here. I’ve yet to try either but I’m sure that no matter what service you get done here will be amazing. I’m a customer for life now so I’ll always be back!

I have been going to see Stephanie for three years now since she rented a room to The Pink Peony to The Pink Daliah Spa. I come every month for sugaring spa services and couldn’t think to go anywhere else.
The ambiance of the spa is lovely. It’s always decorated so nice with great sidewalk appeal.
Stephanie does a great job with every single client making sure they are taking care of and that the job is done right. If you have never been sugared and highly recommend coming here and trying it out.
Also she does a great job offering different skin products and make up without pressuring you to buy anything.
I’ll be back in a month!

Man it is a pity that the first review on here is a 1-​star! I wish they’d simply created a new business name/​Yelp profile because this place is completely different under the new owner, Stephanie Gibson.
Long story short, this spa has changed hands several times and is now under new, capable, experienced ownership. I have been in for a massage and a facial, both with Stephanie, and both were great. My husband went in this weekend and had a massage with KC. He wasn’t as effusive as I was, so I guess I’ll have to go in and get a massage from her myself to make a call.
The space has been transformed, and although there are still a few rough edges, it looks worlds better and is a lovely, peaceful little spa. The facial was done using Yong Ka Paris products and left me feeling and looking refreshed and dewy.
And yes, as is my preference, they do online scheduling! So happy this spa is in good hands, and hope they draw a large client base so they stay.

I had the most pleasant experience here! First of all, what a welcoming and comfortable environment. I really like the décor. You can tell that Stephanie has put her heart into the place! I hadn’t had a facial in a long time so I asked Stephanie what she would suggest for me. She said that the Le Grande Classique is very pampering and boy was she correct. It was a beautiful yet results oriented facial and her Yonka product line is superb. Thank you so very much Stephanie! I can’t wait to return for my next treatment! I highly recommend that you all enjoy a service from here. It’s a full day spa so they offer massage, hair removal, eyelash extensions, make-​up applications, microdermabrasion, advanced exfoliation/​peels, facials and more!

Very professional and thorough. I really liked that Stephanie has you fill out one page of details that allow you to indicate whether you like firm pressure or light pressure, whether you have sensitive areas to avoid or problem muscle areas that need special attention, and a few other simple questions. I like deep, firm massage and have quite a few knots in my upper back. I definitely got a firm massage that worked out kinks in deep muscles which felt very good. I do need to go more often, though.

Love this spa. In a cute home/​like atmosphere and very serene. I’ve been to some larger spas and they don’t have quite the personal touch that this one does. Was greeted with smiles and hospitality. Mai was my masseuse and she was wonderful. Spoke to me but then also appreciated my need for quiet. Her technique was great and she was very sensitive to my needs/​concerns. Wonderful experience!

I have received two facials and one eyebrow wax from esthetician Annalisa and I am so happy with the results! I’m in my 2^nd trimester and have never had acne until this pregnancy. I was feeling discouraged when I went in, but I left feeling hopeful and excited for how my skin looked and felt. I have gone from seeing a facial as a «luxury» to being a necessary part of my health and well being routine. It is worth making her services a priority for the relaxation, peace of mind, and confidence I receive in return. I love the décor of the spa, the products, and most importantly the service and professionalism. Thank you Dahlia Spa and Annalisa for being a wonderful part of my pregnancy journey! I can’t wait for my appointment next month.

I had the most incredible facial. I love the spa, the neighborhood, and Annalisa’s treatment. I felt like a new person and my skin was glowing! I will be going regularly.
Thank you!

Awesome! I received a facial from Annalisa today… and totally relaxed into the aromatherapy journey. What a treat! Annalisa took great care to make sure that I was comfortable, warm and nurtured. Her treatments were applied with skill and gentle caring. I emerged rested, and feeling that my skin was healthy and luminous. A return visit is definitely in my future!

My wife and I have been regulars at the Dahlia Spa for years, it’s a lovely place to get a massage or facial. The space is small, relaxed and intimate. We always left refreshed and rejuvenated. As some others reviews have noted, the ownership recently was up in the air and the place almost closed, but has now settled down with who have added some new staff and services. It seems like the Dahlia Spa is going to be better than ever. Yay!

DAHLIA SPA HAS RE-​OPENED FINALLY, AND IS HONORING THEIR OLD GIFT CERTIFICATES!!! CALL THEM AT THEIR NEW NUMBER: 206−375−6559!!!
I’ve been using Unilocal for years, but never had the urge to start an account until today!
If you don’t know about this boutique spa in the Leschi neighborhood, it’s been a very popular destination for locals for years. My friends have been raving about this spa for years.
I received a gift certificate from a friend who frequented this spa as a birthday gift, only to find out that the owners closed up shop and left with no one to contact about redeeming the purchased gift certificate.
I was disappointed in myself for not redeeming the thoughtful gift my friend got me as soon as I received it, but was even more disappointed at the fact that the owners left no plan of action for its customers.
I frequently BINGed them and checked their Unilocal reviews to find someone I could contact about the certificate, and just when I thought I should just give up forever and throw it away, TA-​DA! … Bing gave me an answer! I found their new number and they actually re– opened at the same location.
I spoke to the new owner Kenji who is absolutely AWESOME!!!
Him and his wife (who was a regular customer), re-​opened Dahlia Spa and has been successful getting the people who used to work there to come back.
I even set up an appointment with the lady who my dear friend suggested I get a massage from!
He said that they’re honoring all of the previous owner’s gift certificates, so ladies, call them and set up an appointment.
Being a business owner myself, I appreciate Marcy and Kenji’s good business ethics and honoring old and new customers, despite the mistakes and bad business ethics of the previous owners of Dahlia Spa.
Thank you!!! I will definitely return and recommend to all my friends for such great service!!!
NEW NUMBER TO DAHLIA SPA IS: 206−375−6559

I love this place. I’ve had multiple massages with both Sarah and Alicia (sp? sorry!), and they’ve both been terrific. Very attentive, very thorough in assessing my problems and preferences first, and very willing to change in response to feedback. Plus they are strong as a team of oxen. They’ll talk as much or as little as you want; pretty much they’ll let you make the experience what you want it to be. Also, I appreciate how they’ve both made me feel like they really enjoy their work, they’re not just putting in the time & watching the clock. Makes it a lot easier to relax and enjoy it. I’ve had a couple of so-​so massages at other places, and found them very disappointing (because it’s not something I do all the time). I’ve not been disappointed here, and you won’t be either!

I don’t usually post reviews online but I feel very strongly about my last experience at Dahlia. First the good. Renee is amazing. You will never find another person better to wax you and give facials. We no longer live close to this spa, but we come here whenever possible because she is so good. When I go to my «stand-​by» waxer in my new neighborhood I always leave just wanting her to be better, to be Renee. Can’t say enough good things.
And the bad. My spouse recently got me a massage for a gift at Dahlia and just asked for the next available appointment. This was with Mei (sp?). At the beginning of the appt she was attentive, asked me what I wanted to focus on, what my health history was, why I was there. Me: running half marathon, sore hip needs attention. She listened and suggested she use a little heat, to which I agreed.
Well, I guess in her world heat means frenetically using some sort of blunt instruments on her clients (rocks, bamboo, ???) And they were not good. At one point I had to ask her to stop, which she did, but then two minutes later she used the same tool on the same location (neck) and I had to ask her to stop again (never a good sign to ask twice in a massage). Her response «really, everyone loves this?!» Also, not a good response when a client is not comfortable. These tools touched my body more than her hands did. And when her hands were at work they were simply rubbing back and forth on my skin with absolutely no pressure. And, absolutely no attention was given to my hip or my IT bands, which as a marathon runner, is always the first thing a massage therapist has focused on when I tell them I am in training. Ridiculous!
Three stars because Renee balances this bad experience out. My neck still hurts and I left my massage more stressed than when I arrived.

I’m all about supporting local businesses, especially in the neighborhood. I’ve been to Dahlia twice now. The first time was pretty good. Unfortunately, I can’t remember her name, but she offered bamboo massage. The second time was with Sarah, and it was the most uncomfortable massage I’ve ever had, and I’ve had my fair share of experience.
1. I felt like I was with a student (and I’ve had better massages from students!) It felt like she was improvising and unsure of how to use her hands most of the time.
2. She massaged my throat. Who gets a throat massage? I felt like I was being choked.
3. Her fingernails were coarse, and it felt like I was being scratched all over by clothing tags.
4. Abdomen massage? Why do that? I don’t get it. Very uncomfortable.
5. Even though there is a sign in the lobby asking people to be quiet, it didn’t seem to work during that session because I could hear whole conversations in the hallway, and I could here kids running back and forth. So much for going to my happy place and relaxing.
Basically, I paid $ 95 to have a lousy experience. It pays to find out who the good ones are and support them. I’m not interested in being a guinea pig for that much money.

I came here because of all the great reviews, but I found that even then, that doesn’t guarantee a good experience whatsoever. I came to Dahlia for the massage initially and it was terriblle. Alicea was very inconsistent, lacked focus, had no strength in her technique. And because of this, I was terribly frustrated and tense the whole time. I mean what a waste on an hour and ½! You know when you have a great massage, you don’t even have the time to think? You’re just in deep zen-​mode and in awe at how amazingly in tune your massage therapist is with your body? I DIDN’T have that *throws hands in the air and sobs in a corner* Everytime I thought it was going to get better, it was a fluke. She would find a knot but only to move on to a different, irrelevent part of my body. And there’s this thing that she does that boggled my mind. She just softly touched me randomly. Was she feeling my aura? I don’t know.

Like a majority of people, I like a firm massage. I was very vocal and communicative with the troubled areas of my body. But she literally was just touching some areas lightly as if I was some brittle octogenarian. It’s like she had given up on me. It’s not like I didn’t give this place a chance. I really wanted to, since it was such a convenient area for me. But Alicea’s lack of skill and apparent indifference at her craft totally put me off. I am so dissapointed I could cry. Especially when I spent so much money already. I would try the other lady but I just can’t stand going there again. So dissapointed.

Saw Alicea about a week ago for my first massage… and I’m headed back tomorrow for round two!
I liked this place because it wasn’t too «spa-​y.» Feels very comfortable and calming but also has a sort of eclectic, homey feel to it that erases that pretentious quality I think many Seattle spas emphasize. Bold color, neat art and furnishings, small intimate space.
Alicea was recommended to me by a friend after I was bumped up a bit in a car accident a few weeks ago. Alicea took a lot of time to talk with me about the nature of the accident, where I was feeling pain, how was I sleeping, even my emotional reaction to the accident. Very holistic and thorough. Also friendly and genuine. You can tell she’s the sort of gal who just says it like it is.
I’m new to massage so I am sort of unable to compare my experience at Dahlia to anything else, but I can tell you right now it rocked my socks. She worked on my back, neck and forearms (the areas most effected by the wreck) and made sure to check in regularly and requested I speak up anytime something felt good/​bad or needed more time. As I walked home I could feel that my gait was completely different and I felt a lot lighter.
Another perk? Some of the best hot chocolate in the city is right next door at Sweet & Savory and THE best view of the city is across the street. Grab some cocoa, cross the road and stake out a good bench to recharge before getting back in the car. I opted to do the same and even felt a little loopy just walking the half mile back to my house…