Top rated day spa · Downtown Palo Alto
Best Massage in Palo Alto, California
A quiet hour on Waverley Street.
Swedish $80 an hour Open daily 9:30 AM – 10 PM
441 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 · Book online or call · Free street parking right outside
- Swedish Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Massage + Lymphatic Facial
- Lymphatic Drainage Massage
- Prenatal Massage
- Four Hands Swedish Massage
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Scalp Massage
- Hot Stone, Cupping and Body Scrub add-ons
- Sessions of 30 to 120 minutes
- Open daily 9:30 AM – 10 PM
- Book online or call
What we offer
What services does W Spa offer?
W Spa is a massage studio with 8 services: Swedish, deep tissue, four hands, prenatal, aromatherapy and scalp massage, a 90 minute combo of massage and facial, and lymphatic drainage massage in Palo Alto. Sessions run from 30 to 120 minutes.
Menu and prices last verified
Swedish Massage
Long, even strokes at a relaxing pressure. The menu's starting point.
From $60 Details
Deep Tissue Massage
Slow, firm work on the deeper layers of muscle. From 30 minutes.
From $65 Details
90-Min Combo: Massage + Lymphatic Facial
60 minutes of Swedish or deep tissue, then a 30 minute lymphatic facial.
90 min · $188 Details
Prenatal Massage
Pillow-supported and paced for pregnancy, from 60 minutes.
From $100 Details
Aromatherapy Massage
A relaxing full-body massage with essential oils.
From $85 Details
Scalp Massage
Slow fingertip pressure across the scalp and temples.
From $65 Details
Add-ons
What can I add to a massage?
Hot stone, cupping or a body scrub, each 10 minutes and priced on top of the massage you book it with. Add one on Fresha when you book, or ask for it when you call (650) 272-6881.
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$20 · 10 min
Hot Stone
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$20 · 10 min
Cupping
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$30 · 10 min
Body Scrub
Why choose us
Why book your massage in Palo Alto here?
W Spa is open late every day, publishes every price before you book, and sits half a block off University Avenue, with free street parking out front and Caltrain a short walk away.
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Open every day until 10 PM
Doors open at 9:30 AM, on the same schedule all seven days, so an evening booking works on any night of the week.
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Every price published, from $60
Each length of each service has its own price on the menu, and add-ons are priced separately, so you can see the cost before you book.
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Four hands on the menu
W Spa offers four hands massage in Palo Alto: two therapists work on one guest at the same time, in matching strokes.
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Half a block off University Avenue
441 Waverley Street in downtown Palo Alto is about a 10-minute walk from the Palo Alto Caltrain station.
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Free street parking right outside
Park on the street in front of the door, or on any of the free streets around the block. Posted signs show the time limit.
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Pressure you set
Tell your therapist where you carry tension and how firm you want the work, and say so mid-session if it should change.
About W Spa
What kind of day spa is W Spa?
W Spa is a massage-focused day spa in Palo Alto at 441 Waverley Street, half a block off University Avenue.
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What does the research actually say about massage?
The measured effects are modest and mostly short-term. A 2015 Cochrane review of 25 trials and 3,096 patients found less low-back pain shortly after massage, on low-quality evidence. A 2004 meta-analysis of 37 randomized studies in Psychological Bulletin found that one session lowered anxiety and blood pressure but not cortisol. The NCCIH describes the risk of harm from massage as low, and Mayo Clinic counts massage among its relaxation techniques for stress.
Does massage help back pain?
What the evidence supports for back and neck pain, and how long a session should run.
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Massage for stress and anxiety
Which stress effects hold up after one session, which need a course, and why cortisol is the weak claim.
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What is cupping therapy?
Where the marks come from, how long they last, and what the evidence does and does not show.
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
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Book on Fresha
Choose the service, the length and a time online, or call (650) 272-6881.
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Arrive a few minutes early
Mention any injury, soreness or pregnancy before you start, so your therapist can adjust the session.
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Unwind for 30 to 120 minutes
Take your time getting up afterwards, and stand slowly if you feel light-headed.
How much does a massage in Palo Alto cost at W Spa?
The menu starts at $60, for 30 minutes of Swedish massage; 30 minutes of deep tissue or scalp massage is $65. An hour of Swedish massage is $80, and the longest sessions run to 120 minutes. Hot stone, cupping and a body scrub can be added for $20 to $30 each.
When is W Spa open, and how do I book?
Every day from 9:30 AM to 10 PM. Book online through Fresha, which shows the open times for the day you choose, or call (650) 272-6881.
How is a four hands massage different from a regular massage?
Two therapists work on you at the same time, covering both sides of the body in matching Swedish strokes. The price covers one guest and two therapists: $130 for 45 minutes, $150 for 60 minutes, $240 for 90 minutes.
Does deep tissue massage in Palo Alto cost more than Swedish?
At W Spa, yes, at every length the two share. An hour of deep tissue is $90, against $80 for Swedish, and 90 minutes is $140 against $120.
Where do I park, and how far is Caltrain?
Right outside: there is street parking in front of 441 Waverley Street, and the streets around the spa are free to park on. Check the posted sign for the time limit. The Palo Alto Caltrain station, at 95 University Ave, is roughly a 10-minute walk along University Avenue.
Does W Spa offer memberships?
Yes. The terms are not published online, so ask about them when you visit or call (650) 272-6881.
Ready when you are
Book the best massage in Palo Alto
Book online through Fresha or call (650) 272-6881. W Spa is at 441 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, open every day from 9:30 AM to 10 PM.