Hunched over a computer every day? Lifting heavy boxes at work? Simply cursed to always be sleeping in awkward positions? Nothing cures sore muscles like a long massage, but a bad one can do more harm than good, so how do you make sure you’ve picked the right place for the job?

The 2025 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Evo Spa (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Massage picks, see below.

Our 2025 Beauty & Wellness category sponsor is NorCal Plastic Surgery. View the rest of the Best of the County Beauty & Wellness category here.

We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central and Northern Marin.

Southern Marin

Align Chiropractic Studio

Mill Valley

Their mission statement is making sure that the client is comfortable and relaxed in their modern office setting, ready to have any knots in their muscles worked out by the time they’re lying on a soft massage table. Along with therapeutic massage, they are also a chiropractic office, so if there’s a particularly stubborn crick in your neck that your masseuse simply can’t work out, then a chiropractor can fix you right up in the same session.

147 Lomita Dr B1, Mill Valley, 415.388.2214

Almonte Spa

Mill Valley

Although this might look like a typical Marin day spa, Almonte prides itself on being a center of healing. Located amidst the towering redwoods of Tamalpais Valley, the outdoor hot tubs allow you to soak in the middle of the gorgeous natural surroundings and fully relax before going in for a therapeutic massage. They know better than to think a one-size-fits-all approach works, and each massage therapist has their own personal specialty that allows the spa to tailor your massage to your needs, so make sure to inquire when booking.

158 Almonte Blvd, Mill Valley, 415.383.8260

Cavallo Point Healing Arts Center & Spa

Sausalito

With its tranquil atmosphere and serene gardens, Cavallo Point Healing Arts Center & Spa is here to rejuvenate and renew you. Feel free to take a plunge into its indoor pool or have a drink at the Tea Bar to de-stress, as they are here to make sure you experience the entire healing process — mind, body and soul. For the environmentally conscious, worry not, as Cavallo Point uses organic and sustainably harvested ingredients for all of its skin care products, demonstrating a commitment to green living.

601 Murray Cir, Sausalito, 415.339.4767

Evo Spa

Mill Valley

For the third consecutive year, Evo Spa located in Strawberry Village, earned Readers’ Choice. This spa + boutique offers the chance to unwind and relax amidst the stress of daily life, with monthly specials and wellness therapies such as the detox foot bath or far-infrared sauna.

800 Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd #216, Mill Valley, 415.383.3223

Central Marin

Bodywise Massage

San Rafael

Opened in 1999, Bodywise is one of the oldest massage studios and yoga supply stores in Marin County, helping those nearby to get what they need without having to cross the bridge. Beyond standard therapeutic massages, the practitioners are skilled in healing techniques like Shiatsu and Tui Na to ensure that you leave feeling refreshed and de-stressed.

1435 4th St Ste F, San Rafael, 415.459.6333

Eden Day Spa

San Anselmo

A serene retreat in San Anselmo, Eden Day Spa blends European techniques with advanced skincare and massage. Led by a seasoned mother-daughter team, each treatment is tailored for real, lasting results.

411 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, 415.464.9111

Golden Island Massage

San Rafael

If you’re looking for more than just a backrub, check out Golden Island Massage. Foot massages and reflexology, acupressure and hot stone aromatherapy are all available, providing whatever care you need for those knots in your back. Golden Island Massage has experience with high-intensity athletes and foot arthritis, and they boast a stellar reputation. Don’t forget to bring cash!

2232 4th St, San Rafael, 415.295.7999

HELLO Modern Massage

San Rafael

HELLO Modern Massage takes a holistic approach, encouraging your body to activate the instinctual ability to self-heal. Coming from a variety of different backgrounds — from web designer to concert violinist — the team understands just how much life can throw at you and the problems that can plague the body. Here you’ll find many services, from deep tissue work to Swedish massage. If you’ve been struggling with traditional doctors, owner Kari Iverson is bound to help.

1607 Fifth Ave Ste A, San Rafael, CA, 415.823.2155

International Orange

Larkspur

International Orange (IO), a day spa named for the paint color of the Golden Gate Bridge, was built with the vision to create a bridge to your better side. Expertly trained staff guide guests through an assortment of therapeutic massages and customized facials. Want to extend the experience? Take advantage of the steam room and sauna, or relax in indoor and outdoor lounges. IO also offers a curated selection of skin and body care, artisan wares, and daily wellness essentials.

2421 Larkspur Landing Cir Ste 43, Larkspur, 415.563.5000

ResonanceMarin

Corte Madera

At ResonanceMarin, care goes beyond treatment — it’s an intentional space to reconnect. They work with the body, skin and energy as a whole, recognizing where stress and tension are held. Through facials, acupuncture, bodywork and sound therapy, they support physical wellbeing, as well as a deeper sense of balance, clarity and presence.

26 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, 415.891.3328

Tinozzi Chiropractic Studio

Corte Madera

Dr. Rina Tinozzi is a graduate of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and provides a unique blend of chiropractic treatments with massage therapy. Go in for a treatment and you’ll have a detailed chat about what you’re struggling with, then lie down for a relaxing massage so that your muscles are loose when you get your chiropractic adjustment. It offers stand-alone massage therapy and provides an excellent preventative measure so that those pesky shoulder issues don’t flare up. This comprehensive approach to wellness ensures that everyone who walks through the door leaves happy and healthy.

520 Tamalpais Dr #205, Corte Madera, 415.924.8089

The Ritual Spa and Wellness

Sausalito

A peaceful hideaway in Sausalito, The Ritual Spa and Wellness blends ancient healing with modern care. From massage to light therapy, each treatment is a quiet step toward balance. It’s a space to slow down, reset, and feel restored.

1207 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 415.942.3951

Turning Point Spa

Mill Valley

This French-inspired spa is home to many beauty and wellness services that people swear by. Stop by for a facial or pick one of their massages, which are rooted in spiritual wellbeing. Holistic healing is the priority here so expect not just physical results, but also mental and spiritual ones.

655 Redwood Hwy #275, Mill Valley, 415.902.0197

Wellspring Acupuncture

Corte Madera

Wellspring Acupuncture blends ancient Eastern healing with modern integrative care. Founded by Dr. Danny Geren, the practice offers acupuncture, massage, energy medicine and sound therapy to support physical and emotional well-being.

21 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, 415.968.9294

Northern Marin

Daniel Spain Massage + Bodywork

Novato

Certified Massage Therapist and Health Educator Daniel Spain offers personalized bodywork sessions focused on therapeutic relaxation, myofascial release, and stress relief. His integrative approach helps clients reduce pain, improve mobility, and reconnect with their bodies in a supportive, healing environment.

1300 Grant Ave, Ste 104, Novato, 415.328.8107

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