Refine Body and Skin Care

Here for my last treatment. I have seen improvement. Will recommend. Jane is very professional. The rooms and ambiance are comfortable and inviting. Will be returning.

Compré en groupon 6 sesiones de lipolaser. Voy por la tercera y he perdido 3.5 cm. El lugar un poco escondido pero con buen aparcamiento.
El trato muy cordial y agradable, unas sesiones estupendas y cómodas.

I am now hooked on getting SUGARed by Jane! Definitely give it a try if you’ve never done it!

So I used a Groupon for microdermbrasion. I was hoping they would give me the same kind of service regular customers get. Unfortunately, whether or not it was because I was using a Groupon, that was not what happened.
Pros
Place was clean, quiet, relaxing
They did not force you to buy their products… which is always a plus for me
People who interacted with me, including the receptionist, were all nice.
Massage and facial felt soooo relaxing
Cons
I was there for a microdermabrasion and I had an appointment. But the machine kept dying out and the aesthetician explained that she just gave me one pass instead of the usual (2 – 3 passes?). She said I had bumps though so I should book another session (which means I will have to pay full price for that one) so I can get the normal microdermabrasion.
I’m NOT going back for the microdermabrasion. I may consider going back for their other services since I liked SOME things about them.

Lipo laser is a total scam! I had a Groupon for 3 treatments for $ 189. I was measured before & after the treatments & there was no change. I researched the laser that they’re using & apparently it can be used to treat chronic pain but it shouldn’t be marketed for weight loss. Don’t waste your money here!!!

Probably the most offensive, rude and poor customer service I have ever experienced. I admit I had to miss my second appt. due to my phone being dropped but to not honor my Groupon which I paid for in advance??? Really? Wow. Last week I had my first treatment which was 40 minutes. The Groupon ad says 60 minute treatment. They tell me it includes 10 minutes on a excercise machine and 10 minutes consult. A consult is not a treatment as far as I know.
Anyway, I have read over the original Groupon and it says nothing about not honoring your voucher if you miss an appt.
Don’t waste your money here!!!

Best massage ever! Used perfect pressure based on my individual needs. A one hour massage for only $ 40! I was completely shocked to experience the most effective massage at such a reasonable price! This was the perfect remedy to a twelve hour car ride to san diego. This place was also a very short walk from our timeshare.

Okay, so I’ve only had one massage before this one. And that first one was kind of an odd experience. I drive by the place all the time because it’s around the corner from my gym. They have a sign that says a full hour body massage for $ 40. The day I walked in there wasn’t a therapist on duty so they called to see if one would come… and she did. Her name was Sivik (Sorry if I didn’t spell that right). I almost fell asleep a few times. Great deep tissue massage. Will definitely return.

I’ve been a client of Jane Bulner, the owner of Refine Body & Skin Care, for several years and there is NO one I trust more. Her prices are a little higher but she is absolutely worth it, and her location in Mission Valley is really convenient. (And if you’ve never tried sugaring vs. regular waxing, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Honestly, it still hurts, but it does a lot less damage to your skin in the process.)
Jane is an absolutely sweet and highly professional aesthetician; she’s always made me feel completely comfortable, never rushed, and I’ve been happy to refer people — including my own mother — to Jane. Everyone I’ve sent to see her has had positive experiences and have become regular clients themselves.
I definitely recommend Jane if you’re looking for a quality, caring aesthetician.

«YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR» and «NOTHING IS FREE» both hold true at Refine Body & Skin Care. Even with a Groupon or Livingsocial, the cost is not worth it. While I was willing to deal with the strange office location and poorly decorated «spa,» I was not willing to accept poor service and lack of experience.
During my first visit I was severely disappointed when I discovered that my photo facial would be conducted by a young girl who didn’t look a day over 18. If she was an actual Esthetician, she was clearly at the start of her career. My concerns were confirmed. She had no experience and it showed.
But, I decided to give Refine Body a second chance. Given that I had heard good things about Jane, the owner, I returned for a second photo facial. I spoke to Jane about my concerns and she assured me that I would have a better experience with her. While Jane was more experienced than her young employee, the facial still left with much to be desired. When Jane asked me how I felt, at the end of the treatment, I kindly provided her with some constructive criticism.
Here is a list of a few of the things that happened during my second facial by Jane:
–The treatment was not relaxing because Jane left the room several times to take care of phone calls and other business matters.
–While I sat in the room alone, with my face covered by a mask for 15 minutes, I could hear her down the hall taking phone calls and talking to her employees.
–Jane didn’t provide any type of massage during the one hour treatment. The norm, for any facial, is that while you wait for masks, you get a massage (arms, shoulders, neck, etc). The massage is nice, for relaxation, and makes sense since it is otherwise quite boring.
–She used cheap old towels to clean my face. They were rough and had loose strings (she obviously ripped apart large towels to make small ones).
–When Jane was in the room, she spent a lot of the time washing dishes in the sink behind my head.
When the treatment was over, Jane asked how I liked it the second time around. I told her that her process could use some improvement. She didn’t want to hear my suggestions. She was very rude and stubborn. She is an example of why it is sometimes a bad decision to own and manage your own business. Because she runs the place, she is very emotional and is unwilling to have objectivity in order to improve.
I would never return. If you want to know of a great place for facials (that is also a good price) go to Hyde Edwards Salon in Little Italy or Armonia in La Jolla. They know how to provide a high quality facial, at a good price, and with luxury included.

If you don’t want to pay for over priced spa experiences, Refine is a great place to get a microdermabrasion. The office is cute and quaint, but Jane is great with the facials! She takes her time and will discuss any concerns if you have any. She will make you comfortable and is so reasonable… you can afford to go! Thumbs up!

This was my first ever professionally done massage experience. It was perfect. It’s been a while now but I still think about it and want to go back.
Jane was great, she was really friendly and knowledgeable. She made sure that I felt absolutely comfortable since I had never done it before. She always made sure the pressure wasn’t too overwhelming. She knew exactly where to work on, she guessed immediately that I was a student since all my knots and issue spots pointed to being hunched over a desk all day long. The facial was also great, she described the products to me and also helped me figure out a skin regiment for my type of skin.
The ambiance was very relaxing and her studio is really intimate. It was a little hard to find but she was waiting outside for me.
I will definitely go back and visit Jane whenever I’m in San Diego.

i’ve been doing Microdermabrasion facials for years now with positive results. I had one of the most effective microderm treatments ever at Refine. Convenient location (once you find it the 1^st time), clean & tidy spa, amazing results!

Jane Bulner is absolutely the best aesthetician I have ever encountered. She is very professional and she is very good at what she does. I wouldn’t dream of entrusting my brows to anyone else! She provides a wide range of services from waxing & sugaring to massage to several facial treatments. Bottom line, if you’re looking for a professional aesthetician, look no further, this is her!