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spa + salon

massage & bodywork•haircuts & color•skincare•waxing

 

Along with outstanding services, our shop is stocked with amazing hair & skin care products, wellness items, original artworks, great gifts and more!

 

also offering these special services

acupuncture & sound healing

energy & craniosacral bodywork

tarot card readings

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featured products

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our talented team

 
Photo of Barbie, owner, hairstylist, certified massage therapist
  • Barbie is a licensed hairstylist and certified massage therapist. She is a sought-after stylist with deva cut accreditation, she earned her cosmetology license in 2010 and did additional training at the Sassoon Academy in San Francisco. Barbie’s the perfect stylist for you if you prefer no fuss wash-and-go styles. Barbie graduated with honors from National Holistic Institute’s 900-hour core program and was certified as a massage therapist in 2017.

    Barbie is continually furthering her massage education. She currently specializes in a variety of massage modalities including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Thai, and Craniosacral with training at the Milne Institute as well as at the Upledger Institute. Her knowledge and specialties are always expanding.

owner, hairstylist, certified massage therapist
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Photo of Tessa, esthetician
  • Tessa learned the art and science of holistic skin care at San Francisco’s Aveda Institute. With a wellness mind-set she has a healing nature that will soothe both the body and mind.

    Her utmost priority is to help each client move towards wellness and to achieve their most glowing versions of themselves. Her holistic treatments help aid the body's systems back into homeostasis, thereby restoring proper function. Through physical and energetic balancing techniques she strives to support client’s full body alignment and begin to heal the skin as well as the person.

holistic esthetician
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Photo of Majo, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, biodynamic craniosacral therapist, sound healer
  • With over 23 years of experience in the healing arts, Maria Jose (Majo) Montijo is a California licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, biodynamic craniosacral therapist, and sound healer. She trained at the Massage and Bodywork Institute in Puerto Rico and studied Thai Massage and Craniosacral Therapy in Thailand. Upon arrival at the Bay Area she began a mentorship in Biodynamic Cranial Touch with Giorgia Milne. María José formalized her Chinese Medicine studies with a Master’s degree at American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM at CIIS).

licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, biodynamic craniosacral therapist, sound healer
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Photo of Alexis, certified massage therapist
  • Alexis (they/them) is a Certified massage therapist, who has been practicing massage therapy since 2015 with a focus on deep tissue and Thai massage.

    They consider massage an integral way allow individuals to reconnect with their body and spirit; accessing the body’s inner wisdom and deeper healing. They see their practice as a way to bridge the gap between old and new, nurturing the collective connection of all things. Alexis uses intuitive touch and anatomical knowledge to respond to the needs of their clients.

certified massage therapist
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Photo of Adina, certified massage therapist, Reiki healer, tarot reader
  • Adina is a certified massage therapist and esthetician who has been working in the spa and wellness industry for nearly 20 years. A natural healer with a penchant for crystals, she is a firm believer that we are all energy and that everything is energetic.

    She has been a certified Reiki healer for 10 years, first studying under her mentor Aisha Shani Shareiff and later with spirit medium Gail Thackray. Most recently she has re-certified with famed aromatherapist and energy worker Lisa Powers.

certified massage therapist, Reiki healer, tarot reader
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Nikki : Team Member at Vetiver Spa + Salon, Oakland California
  • I help women embrace their hair and gain control over how often they're in the salon. From blending gray to low maintenance blonde, I will work with you to find a color and cut that fits your lifestyle.  When not in the salon, you will find me running after my toddler, reading books, and working to make a better future for the little ones.

hairstylist, colorist
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Vetiver Spa + Salon Team Member :  Meta, Hairstylist, Colorist
  • Meta's career in the salon industry began in 2002. She is inspired by the creativity of the trade and also the relationships she's made with her clients throughout her nearly 20 years in the industry.

    Meta believes that your hair should excite you. She loves creating shapes and colors that accentuate something beautiful and unexpected in her clients. The options with hair color and styling are limitless and Meta enjoys collaborating with clients to create a style that is personal and inspiring. Meta specializes in highlighting and fantasy color.

hairstylist, colorist
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Team member : Zyn, Hairstylist, Vetiver Spa + Salon, Oakland, Ca.
  • Zyn is a junior stylist passionate about self-expression through hair and making clients feel like their most authentic selves. Fostering a community through hair is very important, ensuring everyone feels beautiful and safe. Zyn graduated from Cinta Aveda in 2024 and, although a junior stylist, had the privilege of working with many clients with a diverse range of hair textures through school. They specialize in curly hair but are knowledgeable in every texture, whether it’s cut, color, or styling. Whether clients are low- or high-maintenance in their routine, Zyn is flexible to work with what fits best for each lifestyle, and looks forward to building their hair community.

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Photo of Marlene, hairstylist
  • Marlene has more than 20 years in cosmetology, cutting and styling hair for clients around the United States and in her native Mexico. While her specialty is long and short haircuts for adults and children, she also has experience in haircolor and updos. She is empathetic and caring, listening and responding to client needs, particularly when it comes to making her clients feel as beautiful and confident as possible.

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Team member : Nella, Licensed Barber
  • Nella Scott is an Oakland native and a licensed barber who graduated from Cinta Aveda Institute in 2024. As a young queer barber of color, their main priority is to ensure their clients leave the chair seeing themselves how they do on the inside and actualizing their self expression to the best of their ability.

    They specialize in mostly short, masculine clipper/scissor cuts, but they are always open to experiment and step outside the box in order to achieve the desired result.

    When they’re not cutting hair, Nella enjoys going to the movies, spending time in nature and being with friends and family.

licensed barber
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Photo of Audrey, hairstylist, cosmetologist
  • Audrey is a licensed cosmetologist and hairstylist. She graduated from Empire Beauty School, Wyoming Valley in 2019. She then spent three years advancing her skills behind the chair, as well as attending Regis and Matrix classes in advanced color and cut techniques.

    Audrey is dedicated to giving you a welcoming experience, ensuring your needs are met and you feel heard every step of the way. In her words, “Forming meaningful connections and helping people feel like the best version of themself is why I love this work so much.”

hairstylist, cosmetologist
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Vetiver Spa + Salon Team Member : Sierra, Licensed Esthetician
  • Sierra is a licensed esthetician who offers a deeply integrative and restorative approach to skin and energetic care. Rooted in both Eastern wisdom and Western science, her practice is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. She has studied Reiki healing in the lineage of Usui Shiki Ryoho and is trained in the ancient art of Cosmetic Teishin— a needle-less acupuncture technique with origins in China, Japan, and Korea.

    Drawing on her understanding of skin physiology, aromatherapy, and plant-based essences, Sierra offers holistic treatments that include aromatic facial, scalp, and décolleté massage, acupressure, lymphatic drainage, and energy work when requested. Every session is designed with intention and sensitivity, guided by the belief that true beauty arises from balance, care, and connection.

    Sierra cultivates a warm and nurturing environment where clients are invited to slow down, feel supported, and communicate their unique needs. Her goal is to provide more than just a service — she offers a space for healing, renewal, and deep self-care.

licensed esthetician
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“Oaklands Best Kept Secret ! Wonderful people, services and location”

– Maggie O.

 

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