Thank you Letter to "Nancy and Dr Z from Body Therapy Center" Dear Dr. Z and Nancy Thank you Doc for your wonderful Therapy Center and therapy team Thank you Doc for being open on weekends Thank you Doc for the flexibility with my needy schedule Thank you for being open during COVID But most of all, Thank you for scheduling me with Nancy during COVID Thank you Body Therapy Center Where does one start with a review after all these years at Body Therapy Center? A thirty plus year journey for me to find wellness has been found. Thank you Nancy From the start I felt I actually found a therapist who may help me, and during COVID of all times. It appears it took a pandemic for me to find the right therapist! I honestly did not believe I would find success on this journey at my age, but I now believe I have a positive future, and I firmly believe healing can happen as long as you do the work, and find someone who knows how to work with you and more importantly, find ALL your root causes as Nancy has done with me. God really works in mysterious ways. Amazing stuff for me. Nancy figured out I was a mess pretty quick so we began weekly sessions, and to this day, there has never been a session that is the same. Each week something new was found and worked on, eventually each year something new was introduced to help us continue progress with my wellness journey; Theragun, to a Bamboo Stick AKA Sheila (I hate Sheila. Shh), and at that point, I happily became a case study for her sister, Ms Hillary who is a future Physical Therapist in training. That was very rewarding to actually have a licensed massage therapist and a future physical therapist in training, assisting you on your wellness journey. We had a few sessions which provided me deeper understanding as to just how bad my condition is. Thank you Doc for allowing this too. So Grateful. In my thirty plus year journey for wellness, I have been thru five chiropractic programs (each a minimum of 3-6 months), two acupuncture programs (one program for 5 years), two orthopedic surgeons (no surgery), one physical therapy program, numerous medications, countless massage therapists and alternative eastern treatments; all satisfied the issues in the moment, but did not even come close to figuring me out, or even trying to figure me out. Timing is strange, but one thing for sure, Nancy is a healer. My wellness journey is far from over, but the ever difficult mystery to find a therapy center with the best massage therapist to support my mission has now been solved as we are looking forward to "maintenance" massages very soon. read more

I don't have a regular schedule for massages, just book one when I feel the need or just wanna relax. Dr. Z and body therapy Center have filled the bill for me for several years now. He is very accommodating and has helped me make schedule changes maintaining a good friendly attitude. I look forward to my next visit. read more

It's a no frills massage. Reasonably priced and feels so good! I highly recommend going. I'll be back!

My masseuse was very sweet and caring. She made sure I was comfortable and even made small talk with me. Her energy is very nurturing and positive. I've been working a lot this past week and she took good care of the pain I was having in my upper back and neck. I felt like she knew exactly where my problem areas were. Her name is Anacelli. Very sweet lady who loves what she does:) read more

When your body sends you messages, you need to listen. I was long overdue for a massage and knew I needed to find a solid place that wouldn't break the bank. I called for a next-day massage for two and the Body Therapy Center was able to accommodate us. The person handling the phones was so kind and had a gentle demeanor, even though I'm sure I sounded stressed and unsure. They asked me call back to confirm the appointment just to be sure, which is totally understandable. I called back the next day and I was looking forward to my appointment the entire day. My appointment started on time and I had the good fortune of being placed with Denise. I'm the kind of person who tends to hold tension in the upper back and shoulders, and my belief is that I'd rather endure the painful release of knots than to allow them to continue affecting me. Fortunately, Denise is no nonsense when it comes to searching, targeting, and annihilating knots; I told her to have at it and to not hold back. She checked a few times, which I appreciated; I affirmed that I wanted her to do her worst and I would let her know if it was too much. By the end of the massage, I felt like a new woman and, though it's only a few hours after, I already feel quite sore. Denise warned that I might have some bruising after the massage, it's a small price to pay for excellent deep tissue and releasing stubborn knots that were causing my quality of life to suffer. I'm so grateful I came across Body Therapy Center and Denise, and I will definitely be returning in the future for more massages. read more

Denise! Crazy sore and tight muscles in the back and hamstrings, Denise worked her magic hands and soothed my body into brand new condition. I came four days prior to a completion. Two days after my visit, I PR'd on my front squat and four days later I competed. $41 for a one hour session?? Wow. There is a chiropractor on site also. Cozy room and nice people here. A friend who referred me told me that I had to ask for Denise and the others were not as good. Make sure you do the same. Sports Therapy at it's best. Injured? Sore? This is a must try. Close access to the 22 freeway, too. Body Therapy Center, Orange.... another reason the OC is the best place to live! read more

My sister referred me to Nancy who is a phenomenal masseuse. I usually call in because they are by appointment only. The woman at the front desk is always friendly and willing to accommodate when I need to re-schedule. I've only been to Nancy and she is amazing at targeting my knots and focusing on my pain areas. I would highly recommend her. The massage room is quiet, smells great, and is clean. The massages are $41 for 1 hour or $60 for 1.5 hours. read more

Body Therapy Center - Massage Near Me - Orange, California

I am a 27 year old who stays physically active by weightlifting 4 to 5 days a week, and I also participate in other sports such as basketball and golf on a regular basis. I've had my fair share of injuries throughout the years, and an accumulation of muscle tightness/soreness/pain from lack of adequate stretching and body maintenance. I stumbled across Body Therapy Center and the therapist Nancy after straining my back and needing much work; I don't regret scheduling that appointment. Nancy listens to where you are having aches and pains, and uses her expertise to help the body heal. My body is starting to feel more limber like my teen years I will continue to make appointments with Nancy to heal my body and live pain free. read more

Decent bang for your buck, but I really disliked that they rubbed my back most of the time just over the sheet. No oil. Nothing. I asked for deep tissue massage because let's be honest, sometimes you get people who barely even touch you, and I needed some firm hands and some serious relaxation. My massage was pretty painful. She used her elbow a lot of time, and regardless of asking her to ease up on the pressure, I just had to really breathe through it. Like I said, not terrible, but the ladies at the nail salons do a far better job in my opinion. I will not be going back unfortunately, even though everyone was respectful and nice there. Bummer read more

My neck and spine are ruined after coming here. I never write negative reviews, but after a week of neck and back pain I don't want anyone else to ever have to endure what I went through after coming to this place. Esther did my massage and I also got an adjustment from the man who works in the front after my massage as well. By the time I got home, my neck started to spasm and I was paralyzed the entire night. Could not move, lay down, get up without assistance. The slightest movement of my body, breathing, even eating hurt so much. I was literally crying all night and had to take so many pain killers just to fall asleep. By the way... I came in with NO body aches. I actually came in to do a couples massage with my husband as a fun activity together but one of their staff called in sick 2 hours before our massage (and we both had already taken the day off since there's only specific days they do couple massages). So instead of a couples massage we had to do massages at separate times. So while he was getting his done, I had to wait for an hour by myself in the waiting room. And when I went to go get mine done, he had to wait an hour by himself as well. Was not how we wanted it to go, but we get people calling in sick. So whatever, we didn't make a big deal out of it. We still tipped well and went home. Once I got home, I took a shower and after my shower is when my neck and spine cramped up or whatever this horrible sensation is. I was sobbing. My neck and spine have never been in this much pain. I'm only 30, never been through pregnancy, never had any issues with my neck or back. I called the next day starting from their opening time and no one picked up the phone or took my call back until around 5pm that evening. I explained how much pain I was in and how it's affected my ability to work at my job, drive (cause I can't turn my neck), or even do normal activities at home. The man who works there just explained that was "normal" when the season turns cold and that I should keep my neck covered and warm.... I hoped he would offer to have me come back and help alleviate the pain, but no such thing was offered and there was no call back this entire last week checking up on if I was still in excruciating pain. Well...It's been a week now and I still have trouble just lifting my head to get out of bed. Either someone has to help lift me up or I have to slide off the bed carefully which takes a long time. Driving is still dangerous.I don't want to go out, eat, move, even just laying down. Everything is painful. I've gotten massages and adjustments my whole life and have NEVER had anything like this ever happen. I will never come back. I write this review because I know I read reviews before going into a new place and I would not want anyone else to get injured after receiving services here. My life and body have been negatively impacted and I wish I had never come here. read more

Important Points: 1) ASK FOR DENISE 2) $41 for a 1 hour body massage 3) There is a $2 charge if you pay with card so bring cash to avoid that! I have been here a few times before for full body massages as well as chiropractic adjustments but I just had a massage done by Denise and it was probably the best massage I have ever received in my entire life. I asked for Denise specifically today due to her reviews on yelp being so great. And I have to agree with the hype, she is the best. When I first met her, she asked me if I wanted a full body massage or if I wanted to focus on a particular part of my body. I told her that I exercise 5 days a week for 2 hours a day. My daily workouts include warming up with cardio, stretching out with yoga then lifting weights. Since summer is right around the corner, I have been increasing the weights and I have been SOOO sore - especially on my upper back, shoulders, chest and glutes. She took all of this into consideration when she massaged me and she really targeted those areas. I asked for the pressure to be hard and she did a great job of balancing the hard pressure with soft pressure so that I could take a second to breathe in deep. You won't regret it if you get a massage with Denise. Especially at a $41 price point. I tipped her 20%. She deserved it! Sad to have been charged $2 more because I paid with my credit card but it's okay, I'll remember to bring cash next time. read more

I found this place thanks to YELP and wow!!! Just left from my appointment with Nancy and she is literally so AMAZING and so sweet. She really took the time to understand where my pain was and help get those knots out I can tell she is really passionate about her work bc she took the time to understand my body and where it hurts within the first 30 min my body already felt at ease and a relief to finally relax again. Also as I was checking out the guy who rang me up is Dr.Z and I asked him if they also do adjustments and he kindly got me in within a couple minutes after my massage, I liked how he didn't push it he let me ask and did his work and for only 20$ you can not beat that insane how the prices are so accommodating for the quality work they do and my massage was 60$ for 1hr and half so dayum cheap I love this place Side note I drive from corona it's about 30 min drive and we'll worth it read more

Awesome massage place, it's very clean and I feel great after receiving one of the best massages ever.

Dr Z And his staff are terrific. Very positive and accommodating. The massage therapists are all excellent. They ask questions and try to focus on the areas that need treatment. I have back and leg issues and they really hit those areas hard and I feel much better afterward. Manel is particularly good at a strong massage. If you can take a strong massage I highly recommend it. Great folks. I highly recommend them. read more

I was looking for a massage place that could help with my back and neck pain After reading the reviews ire's here I decided to give it a try I requested Nancy like most of the review did Well yes she is amazing and so kind she really does listen to how your feeling Loved her Can't wait to go back Thank you Nancy read more

I was looking for a massage spot that was capable of removing stubborn knots in my back and was recommended this place. I usually have a tight back and notice it's difficult to get loose before I work out. I went with Denise and she is the absolute best! She's helped me very much and I feel like a new person after I'm finished with the one hour massage on my back. I can't wait to keep going to make more progress on being able to feel loose before my workouts. If I had the money, I'd go every week! Lol read more

I just started training after recovering from a back injury and I could barely walk yesterday. Karina was amazing! So friendly and a wonderful masseuse. I'm so happy I found an affordable place to get my weekly massages! read more

I came here today for the first time. Karina did a fantastic job! I couldn't be happier. What a nice surprise to find such a great place so close to home. If I am not mistaken, Karina works there on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday (when they are open). I will definitely come back. read more

I've had lower back pain for most of my life but recently it's been really bad. To relieve some pressure, I got a massage last week but while heading out the door, I tweaked it again putting away some boxes and could barely move again. I was meeting up with a friend to have breakfast but she noticed I was in a lot of pain and suggested I finally check out her chiro vs mine so I agreed. Dr. Z is old school. He owns the place and knows his stuff. He doesn't fuss with you over insurance stuff and doesn't make you take the necessary x-rays to get more money out of you. He's legit and straight forward which I really appreciated. We called for an appointment before we left and were immediately seen upon entering. Dr. Z put hot packs on my back and then left the room to attend to other matters while I hung out face down with my friend. Then, he came and examined my back and was able to tell me exactly what was wrong and for the first time, it was great to hear up front - no fuss no muss. My hips are misaligned and my spine has some issues due to my horrible posture. I will always need adjustments and massage therapy but at least the price is right here. Then he got to work. In about 15-20 minutes, he found all the sore points and cracked my back like a pro. I stood up feeling a million times better and able to walk again. I think I almost cried tears of joy. It was just that awesome. Thanks Dr. Z! I'll be back. read more

Wow, amazing massages from Manel. She found the knots and kept at them until they released. I'm a new person. Dr. Zarrabi is very nice as well (haven't seen him professionally) as the rest of the staff that I've met. I want to see Manel twice a week! BTW, not a fancy place, but the price reflects that. Really just wonderful. read more

This place is amazing. My first time here and I had the pleasure of having Grisel as my masseuse ... this was much needed. I walked out feeling great and so relaxed. I plan on coming back on a regular basis. read more

I've been here a handful of times over the years. Back then, I had an amazing masseuse named Jessica. Her room was warm and comfortable and she was able to work out any knots I had. Since then, I've had different girls and have not been satisfied at all. Also, the rooms are always way too cold and my muscles tense up when it's chilly. There's no receptionist so if you walk in, expect to wait for the chiropractor or a masseuse to help you after they are done with their clients. Looking for a new place... read more

Where to even begin?! This place is the best of the best. For starters Dr. Zarrabi is the most professional, welcoming, friendly, gentle man. I began attending Body Therapy Center shortly after a accident. I had extreme pain in my neck, head, shoulders, and back. Since attending Dr. Zarrabi has made me feel like a long time patient.. Dr. Zarrabi has gentle, firm hands that always make me feel like he's paying attention to my body in a way that very few body workers do. I'd recommend Dr. Zarrabi highly to anyone who wants to feel more peace and freedom of movement in their body! read more

I Will not be back here. It is not the worst massage but it is not even average. I walked out of there wanting a good massage on my shoulders. Why doesn't masseuses listen when I say I only want my shoulders to be worked on, ugh. read more

Called for a last minute appointment a few weeks ago on Saturday and they were kind enough to fit me in! There's ample parking and moderately easy to find. There was a nice little pond with ducks outside. Walking in, I was warmly greeted by the front desk. Paper work was not extensive. The massage itself was really nice and relaxing. I felt comfortable and was thankful to have a private room. However, my masseuse was talking quite a bit which made it hard for me to relax. I didn't have the gall to let ask her to stop talking or that I don't want to have a conversation, but did make a point to tell her in the beginning that I came to relax. Despite that, I still got a great massage and got kinks out of my neck, back and shoulder -- which is what I really came for. All for a great price! I expect to come back but with the expectation that it might not be as relaxing as I had hoped. read more

I have been coming to Body Therapy Center for YEARS! I mean, YEARS!! They are so friendly, welcoming, warm, I could go on and on! The massages are great! I have yet to meet a therapist that doesn't work out all the knots. They really care about their clients. Can't wait to go back! read more

Gross!!!!!!!!! The sheet was damp when I lay on it, so I asked Sara to change it. She said, "No because the business charges me for each new sheet. But I change it every time I have a new customer." A little into my massage, the sheet felt even wetter beneath me. I got off the table and pulled back one layer of sheets. The one underneath it was soaked with the sweat of whoever was there before me!!!! I said, "Sara, feel this. It's wet." She did and said, "Ohhhhh ... okay. I'll change it now. Sorry." I didn't stay for the remaining 50ish minutes. Lupe in the front still tried to charge me $15 for my 4 minutes of grossness. 0 stars for lying. 0 stars for trying to charge me after lying and getting caught. 5 stars for the Health and Safety officer who will investigate my complaint on Monday. read more

I have been going here for years. If you need a quality massage and feel rejuvenated, Book now!!

Had an appointment yet the employee didn't show up. Ended up waiting 30 mins to just speak to the owner and he told me that I have to wait another hour to get the service. I wouldn't waste my time on this business. read more

For many years I've been going to different massage places to help relief my daily stress. The first day I saw Nancy I totally felt the difference, her massages give me instant relief and I feel great. Nancy is very knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable. I highly recommend her. read more

I've been going to Body Therapy Center for a couple of years now. Dr Z is awesome and he has the best staff for massage. I highly recommend them. Nothing but Five Stars. read more

I really needed a massage and I've been looking for affordable and close to me massage places...so I tried here. I called the day of and they were able to fit me in! Araceli was amazing! I am so bad with names, I kept asking her. I felt bad! But, she was amazing! She focused on things I never thought I needed. I'm definitely coming back here! It's affordable and you definitely should treat your self here!! Thanks, Araceli! I'm coming back! read more

My sister surprised me with a gift certificate to get a massage here. I was so excited because I really needed a massage since I was very stressed and I was really looking forward to it! Unfortunately, I did not have the experience I was expecting. I had arrived on time and was scheduled for an hour massage but instead I ended up waiting for my massage therapist for about half hour and she never showed up so they tried to squeeze me in with another therapist for a 30 minute massage and it felt so rushed! Plus, the front desk still had the audacity to take it off my gift certificate! This is honestly the worst experience I've ever had at a body therapy center! This was handled very poorly! Never again! read more

Oh my Goodness!!! I feel AmazingI just saw Sara for a 1 hour Massage!! She was so sweet and made me feel so comfortable. Her hands are strong and confident..I felt like I was in Heaven! My neck and shoulders were so tight, I could hardly move my head back-and-forth but now I feel so much better. I get massages on the regular but I usually go to Mission Viejo which is pretty far. Today I took a chance and just called in last minute and I got blessed with Sara. This is my second time coming to this place, first time with Sara! I will definitely come back she was amazing and the price of $41 for one hour is unbeatable. I'm in my car writing this review because I know how important reviews are for business and she did such a great job. I wanted to yelp about it before i drove away drinking lots of water to help flush out all those nasty toxins. read more

Body Therapy Center - Go see Sara she has 22 years experience and energy of a kind hearted human who wants to help people - Massage Near Me - Orange, California

This massage place is the BEST to go when you want to relax and feel better. I been coming to this place for many years and it's time to give my review. Price are very reasonable then other places such as Burke Williams and the massage there totally s..ck. I always ask for Sarah. She know how to make you feel better and if you like deep tissues massage she the one for you. She is very friendly and easy going person. read more

First time trying this place. Walked in to a pleasant and welcoming place. I was having a lot of sciatica pain and Anna, the masseuse helped me so much. She is friendly and knowledgeable. She did a great job working on the sciatica area. After the hour is over, I left feeling better. Will be going again soon. Thank you Anna! read more

Someone once told me a good massage is supposed to hurt. But I also remember that bruises hurt too. I'm hoping I just had a really really good massage. Personally, I like my massages to be therapeutic in addition to relaxing. The masseuse I got was very strong but seemed to have a dominant right hand so the massage felt a little unbalanced. I'm not a massage maven but from the few that I've had I prefer them to be even and systematic. For example, left - right - arms - legs - neck - head... not left - neck - arms - head - leg - right. My masseuse was random at times so I didn't know what to expect. Coupled with my mild case of OCD-ity, this randomness was somewhat stressful. I requested deep tissue... I believe I got bone crusher. She worked very hard to loosen the knots in my back and neck areas, but it wasn't without sacrifice. Shit hurt like a mutha f*cker! It has been a couple days now and I still feel the after-effects, but my muscles definitely feel less tense. Body Therapy Center is located in a business plaza which they converted an office into individual massage rooms. The place is kind of hard to find because it's in the back. Once you pull into the parking lot, walk towards the pond. The walkway has stepping stones over the water so if you are scared of falling in, take the long way around. Once inside, your masseuse will greet and escort you to the room where you strip down into your birthday suit and lay on a massage table under a sheet. This place was cleaner than the Thai place I went to in LA and looked like they actually change the sheets. There are aromatic candles and 1 Kenny G song on repeat playing in the background, which I hope she changes the CD soon because I have a low Kenny G threshold. You have to be comfortable being naked and touched because she does massage you all over. Yes, even the ticklish buttocks (my leg embarrassingly twitched several times while she did this region). However, if you are uncomfortable with something you can let them know and they will politely accommodate your requests. The cost is very reasonable for what you get, $41 for 60mins (she actually did about 70mins for me). The office belongs to a chiropractor who also offers basic adjustments for only $20. I will definitely be back, but I might try a different masseuse... perhaps one that doesn't rub my muscles against my bones like a washboard. read more

After seeing the stellar reviews on Yelp, I had to book a massage here. Just came back from my one hour massage and it was absolutely incredible! My masseuse Tina applied just the right amount of pressure and focused on my back and neck as I had requested. I was so relaxed that I almost fell asleep, but there were times where she really worked on the knots in my shoulder that hurt a little bit. But my philosophy is "No pain, no gain". No complaints because all the kinks were worked out, and I feel a lot less tight and more flexible now. After I paid my $41 + tip for the one hour massage, the owner Dr. Zarrabi gave me sound advice about drinking water, adjusting my work desk for proper posture, making sure to exercise frequently, having regular intervals of massages every 2 - 3 weeks because of my shoulder/back problems, and that next time I come in, he will give me an adjustment for $20. Love this place and will now frequent regularly! Thanks for the recommendation, Yelpers! read more

I love this place! Prices are great and Joanna uses heat therapy on my back. Don't expect a spa, but the massages are good!!

Im leaving this review hoping the "body therapy center' may take in account that the therapist should not wipe the sweat from herself then wipe the clients body from the same towel. Just because people are laying face down they can feel the wet towel on there skin and a pause while you wipe yourself off.........Gross Gross Gross....I mean what does it take to give the client there own Towel? Also sheets were wet? The massage was good but may not go back because it is disgusting! read more