What Our Guests Say About Osmosis

Recent Guest Reviews from our Satifaction Survey

JAN J. 12-29-11
I love the simplicity of the meal and it was delicious. I don't normally eat sushi but loved it. Everyone is an expert at what they do. It's the best spa experience I have had. I love it that they are all authentic. It is a wonderful place. The services and environment complement each other well.

JASMINE W. – 1/2/12
Unbelievable work. I get massages ~ every 6 weeks (from various therapists), and this is one of the best massages I have experienced. I will travel back to see this therapist again... phenomenal!!!! raving review.

LINDA W. – 12/31/11
My experience as always was superb and "as expected" just delightful... Thank you both Kristen and Dieter were exceptional Happy New Year!

MARIA S. – 12/16/11
Keep doing what you are doing! The fantastic service and great products!!!

KONAMI C. – 12/31/11
so friendly and knowledgeable about the area and what to do… beauuutiful, meditative, serene! reminded me some of the onzen (spa) I visited in Japan It was my first visit to the spa and we had the couples cedar (hinoki in japanese) enzyme bath, which awesome cannot come close to describing! the warm blanket wrap & metta music afterwards just sealed the blissful time we spent at this oasis... It is now on my list of things to schedule for a pamper myself moment/ritual.

The entire experience was so pleasurable. My fiancé just moved to Cali from Rhode Island and wanted to experience something different than our usual massage treatment. A friend mentioned Osmosis & we decided we gift each other for Christmas and bring the new year in by spending the evening doing something different but healing. Our visit to Osmosis did more than that!!! i can't stop talking about it! all of my stress and tightness disappeared into the cedar shavings... I feel rejuvenated. thank you Osmosis!

RYAN S. – 12/14/11
Felt very warm wanted and welcome upon my arrival. Just as I was hoping. It was a great start to my great day…. As I was leaving, Mercedes allowed me to take a piece of rose quartz with me. It has made me happy and left me with plenty of great memories of my great day.

KELLY M. – 1/11/12 The linens used in the massage were exquisite… We will return again and again. I tell everyone about Osmosis and what a wonderful experience it is… So much better than mud!

Reviews from YELP!

5 STARS January 2012

Where to begin! How does one find words to describe the feeling of utter relaxation, bliss, and care?
I'll try... I have known about Osmosis for nearly my whole life, as my Dad used to go and get the baths and massages. I had never been until a few weeks back, when I decided to take my partner for a surprise as his Holiday gift.
We arrived in the afternoon to a private room overlooking a beautiful Japanese garden, were given enzyme tea, and a great explanation of the treatments to come.

Our enzyme bath and couples massage were both indescribable-- I have never had as peaceful and rejuvenating day, honest. The bath was such a surreal and deep experience, and amazing to share with someone close to you (all overlooking a beautiful garden with a mountain view). I wish I could have stayed in there all evening...it is an experience you need to try at least once in your life, I felt my whole body being cared for.

After we dusted off and showered, we head upstairs for our massages. WOW. I had the regular Swedish and he had the firm Swedish. My man said it was the best massage he's ever had in his life, and I fell into such a dream state during mine. We were both sad to leave, but it honestly was the best gift I could have got for us both, and it brought us closer together as a couple.

Aside from the amazing treatments and beauty of the entire building and meditation garden, the service from all of the Osmosis team was impeccable... from the man at the front desk to our masseurs and bath attendant to the owner. Being cared for and attended to with such genuine care and investment in your treatments and experience is reason enough to go.

I could not rave enough about Osmosis, all it has to offer, and it's incredible staff. If I could afford to go every week, I would, but I'm working on that.

10 stars, go, go go! It will be the best decision of 2012!!!

5 STARS January 2012

I am constantly impressed with Osmosis on so many levels. Not only is the environment truly breathtaking, but the staff are welcoming, courteous and warm. The overall concern for practicing sustainability and well being of the body and the earth fills me with so much appreciation. The gift shop is a wonderful place to buy gifts for all types of people and feel good about the fair trade aspects and supporting good causes in the process. Why get a massage from a chain like Spa Envy when, for only a few more dollars, you can support a business as beautiful (inside and out, literally and figuratively) as this?

Reviews from Trip Advisor

5 STARS January 2012

My wife and I've been to Osmosis for the "ultimate" package (cedar bath, massage, facial) 4 or 5 times and it is always a delightful escape. I've had the best massages of my life here, and the whole process of the Japanese tea garden, the hot cedar bath overlooking the Zen garden, the massage, the elaborate facial (the Men's Zen one is especially nice), and then a quiet wander around the beautiful Japanese meditation gardens is magnificent.

5 STARS January 2012

I was skeptical of the cedar enzyme baths, thinking it might just be an overpriced gimmick. However, it was not only truly unique but incredibly effective. I felt rejuvenated and more relaxed than I had following any previous spa massage experience, (and this was after waking up at 5 am that morning, flying four hours to the San Francisco and driving up the coast.) I followed up with a facial from Feather, who really took the time to analyze my skin and gave me all sorts of great tips on my skincare regime. The drive to the spa up CA-1 is stunning. I love this place and am scheming to go back for my anniversary to share the cedar bath experience with my husband.

Employee Reviews

Camille, January 2012

I was extremely apprehensive about taking the bath. I was nervous I would feel overwhelmed, claustrophobic and most of all awkward. However, the bath attendant, Kirana, quickly put me at ease for the entire process. I had some time to take some deep breaths, relax and try to get into the proper mindset to enjoy myself and get the most out of my services. I was shocked at how the Cedar mixture supported my weight and I didn't sink into it. After burying me in the mixture, Kirana made sure I was comfortable, told me not to hesitate to take out my hands and feet if I started to feel overwhelmed. She came into the room just a few times to bring cold water and cold clothes for my face, I think she new exactly when I needed it because she seemed to come back into the room every time it popped into my head. I managed to stay submerged for the entire 20 minutes much to my surprise and was quite proud of myself Kirana sent me off with water and a snack to make sure I was feeling ok after the process.

I am still surprise at how much I enjoyed the bath and how little I had to be worried about. I feel much better about preparing others for the bath and easing them of any worries that they have.

I also received my first Connective Tissue massage with Raina. She started out by asking me what I thought my body needed and where do I carry tension? After going over those answers she told me she was going to do what my body told her it needed. I could feel her focusing all of her energy into me and I felt entirely connected to her. She explained to me what "connective tissue" is. She explained to me what she was doing during the massage-- Lengthening, Stretching and Redirecting. She was lengthening my muscles, steamrolling them flat and then redirecting them to their proper places. Telling my muscles where they should go because they were bunched up in the wrong places and turning into "goo." After about 5 minutes into the massage I could feel myself melting into the table. Toward the end of the massage Raina brought me back to consciousness and she spent a few minutes showing me the difference between Deep Tissue, Connective Tissue, Firm Swedish and Swedish massages and what was done in each. She explained the trigger points massage therapists go to.

It wasn't until waking up this morning that I felt like I was completely conscious again after getting my services. Raina and Kirana were AMAZING. They both made me feel unbelievably comfortable and connected. They basically rocked my world.

Employee Review of the Inn at Occidental

Susan, January 2012

I stayed at the Inn at Occidental and my experience there was amazing!

I pulled up into their parking lot and went in and was instantly greeted by both Tina and Jerry. The place was absolutely beautiful, warm and welcoming. Tina went up and showed my room, which was the Marble Suite. It was absolutely AMAZING! We walked in and the first thing I saw was the beautiful king size bed. Then we stepped up into another part of the room, which had a warm fireplace, seating area and the biggest jet bathtub I have ever seen! There was even organic bubble bath sitting out on the tub! The bathroom was huge and organic bathroom necessities were provided.

Since we had missed the wine and cheese reception that goes on from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Tina brought us up a trey of wine and cheese! We felt so special! Downstairs there was warm pumpkin cookies, tea and coffee set out.

Our stay for the evening was absolutely wonderful and completely romantic. In the morning, we went downstairs for breakfast. There was an entire spread of fruit, homemade granola, yogurt, scones, orange juice, cranberry juice, coffee and tea. For the hot breakfast they came out with Jerry's famous Baked Lemon Eggs, which were absolutely delicious!

We headed out after breakfast and we were completely blown away by our experience with the Inn at Occidental!

I would recommend this to ANYONE! Tina and Jerry are the best and the Inn was fabulous!