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Kintsu MedSpa & Wellness
Kintsu MedSpa & Wellness

Kintsu MedSpa & Wellness Berkeley

Med spa in Berkeley, CA · 2 locations

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The name Kintsu comes from kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken objects with gold seams, and the business ties that idea to healing and resilience. Dr. Shay Nicholas opened her own clinic in the East Bay, which became Kintsu. The business now has locations in Berkeley and Davis and describes itself as a contemporary, upscale boutique medspa.

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About

The name Kintsu comes from kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken objects with gold seams, and the business ties that idea to healing and resilience. Dr. Shay Nicholas opened her own clinic in the East Bay, which became Kintsu. The business now has locations in Berkeley and Davis and describes itself as a contemporary, upscale boutique medspa.

The practice blends science, art and medicine. Services are crafted and prescribed by practitioners under physician oversight, and treatment plans are built around each client's goals with an aim to combine beauty, confidence and wellness. The business says it has performed around 100,000 treatments and that it received a Best of the East Bay award and a Women's Choice Award.

A visit usually starts with a consultation. Initial consultations are offered before Botox to discuss a custom plan, and filler treatment also begins with a consultation. Skincare consultations include a skin analysis, product recommendations and a customized plan.

Signature offerings include the Kintsu Signature Facial, Oxygen Facial with Geneo, the non-surgical 4D laser facelift, Fotona laser treatments and a range of injectables. Memberships, gift cards, payment plans, a rewards program and a referral program are available.

Services are crafted and prescribed by practitioners under physician oversight, blending science, art and medicine with treatment plans built around each client's goals.

A calm, inviting setting meant to help clients feel comfortable, cared for and supported.

Specials & promotions

  • Founder's Circle membership: $150 per month

    $150

    This is a Banking Membership. Membership dues accumulate in your account to be used on services; Max accumulation @ 18 months. Not included on special priced products or services.

    On their website as of Oct 31, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Member's Circle membership: $100 per month

    $100

    This is a Banking Membership. Membership dues accumulate in your account to be used on services; Max accumulation @ 18 months. Not included on special priced products or services.

    On their website as of Oct 31, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Insider's Circle membership: $750 per year

    $750

    This is not a banking membership. Not included on special priced products or services. First choice for free or discounted treatments at special promotional or trainings events.

    On their website as of Oct 31, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Fotona Monthly: one laser treatment per month for a year

    $750

    Maximum one treatment per month. After 3 months of membership, the 4D Non-Surgical Facelift treatment may be redeemed.

    On their website as of Oct 31, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Fotona Ultimate: two laser treatments per month for 12 months

    $950

    Maximum 24 treatments per year. The 4D Non-Surgical Facelift treatment may be redeemed immediately with this membership.

    On their website as of Oct 31, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Neurotoxin injections that relax muscles in targeted areas, offered for forehead lines, frown lines, smile lines, smoker's lines, gummy smiles, chin, crow's feet and excessive sweating.

  • Chin Botox Price at booking
  • Crow's Feet Price at booking
  • Excessive Sweating Price at booking
  • Forehead Wrinkles Price at booking
  • Frown Lines Price at booking
  • Gummy Smiles Price at booking
  • Smile Lines Price at booking
  • Smoker's Lines Price at booking

Hyaluronic acid fillers from the Juvederm and Restylane families, used to smooth lines, restore volume and contour features such as the lips, under-eyes, jaw and cheeks.

  • Juvéderm Price at booking
  • Restylane® Price at booking
  • Restylane® Contour Price at booking
  • Restylane® Defyne Price at booking
  • Restylane® Kysse Price at booking
  • Restylane-L® Price at booking
  • Restylane® Lyft with Lidocaine Price at booking
  • Restylane® Refyne Price at booking
  • Restylane® Silk Price at booking

Facial treatments including the Kintsu Signature Facial, an Oxygen Facial with Geneo suited to all skin types and PRP facial rejuvenation.

  • Chemical Peels Price at booking
  • Kintsu Signature Facial Price at booking
  • Oxygen Facial with Geneo Price at booking
  • PRP Facial Rejuvenation Price at booking

A non-surgical laser treatment with no surgery, needles or anesthesia, aimed at lifting, tightening and firming the face and neck; listed at $2,000.

  • Telangiectasias/facial vein laser treatment $400
  • Laser photofacial $600
  • Rosacea $600
  • Skin irregularities $600
  • 4D Laser Facelift Price at booking

Fotona laser hair removal for most body areas, including the face, legs, bikini line, underarms, chest and back, priced by area starting at $350, with usually 6 to 8 sessions recommended.

  • Hair Restoration Price at booking
  • Fotona Laser Hair Removal Price at booking
  • Full-Body Laser Hair Removal Price at booking

A Fotona SmoothEye laser treatment described as a non-ablative option for tightening skin and reducing the look of wrinkles around the eyes.

  • Eye Bags Treatment (Fotona SmoothEye) Price at booking

VIVACE RF and RF microneedling, which combine ultrafine needles, LED light and radiofrequency energy, offered for fine lines, acne scars and skin texture under physician guidance.

  • VIVACE RF Microneedling Price at booking

Laser light used to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, scars and pigmentation and to even out tone and texture, done under local anesthetic and listed at $1,000.

  • Laser Skin Resurfacing Price at booking

Treatments for active acne and acne scars, each listed at $400.

  • Acne scar treatment $400
  • Active acne $400

Skincare products are sold through a shop on the website, and skincare consultations include a skin analysis, product recommendations and a customized plan led by licensed estheticians.

  • Acne Treatment Price at booking
  • Laser Resurfacing Price at booking
  • RF Microneedling Price at booking
  • Sofwave Price at booking
  • LipLase $300
  • Eye peel $500
  • EyeLase (SmoothEye) $700
  • 4D Step 1 $775
  • VectorLift $805
  • Neck tightening $950
  • Laser resurfacing $1,000
  • Non-Surgical 4D FaceLift $2,000
  • Bruise treatment $150
  • Laser hair removal $350
  • Laser vein treatment $400
  • Scar revision $400
  • Stretchmarks $400
  • Body tightening $650
  • NightLase (Snoring Treatment) $750
  • NightLase $750
  • Botox & Wrinkle Relaxers Price at booking
  • Injectable Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane) Price at booking
  • Sculptra Injections Price at booking
  • Fotona Monthly Membership $750
  • Fotona Ultimate Membership $950
  • Member's Circle $100
  • Founder's Circle $150
  • Fotona Monthly $750
  • Insider's Circle $750
  • Fotona Ultimate $950
  • Fotona4D® Laser Facelift Price at booking

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.kintsuspa.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Physician-owned and physician-managed, with practitioners working under physician oversight
  • Fotona Monthly and Fotona Ultimate laser memberships, with the 4D non-surgical facelift redeemable on a set schedule
  • Membership tiers that include discounted Botox or Dysport units and savings on laser packages
  • Botulinum toxin options including BOTOX, Dysport, Daxxify, XEOMIN and Jeaveau
  • Consultations and custom plans before injectables and fillers
  • Gift cards, payment plans, a rewards program and a referral program
Good for
  • First-time injectable clients
  • Clients who want a consultation before treatment
  • Anti-aging and facial rejuvenation goals
  • Laser hair removal on multiple body areas
  • Laser membership subscribers
  • Adults over 21 for Restylane products
  • Clients who want facials and skincare consultations
Treats
  • Forehead wrinkles
  • Frown lines
  • Smile lines
  • Crow's feet
  • Smoker's lines
  • Gummy smile
  • Excessive sweating
  • Under-eye bags
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Acne
Techniques
  • Botox
  • Dysport
  • Daxxify
  • XEOMIN
  • Jeaveau
  • Hyaluronic acid fillers
  • Sculptra injections
  • Fotona laser hair removal
  • Fotona SmoothEye
  • 4D laser facelift

Products & treatments

  • Juvederm
  • Restylane
  • Dysport
  • BOTOX Cosmetic

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