As a Southeast Asian, I'm very familiar with traditional healing modalities like gua sha and…read morecupping - techniques commonly used by my elders long before they became modern wellness trends. My 90-minute body massage and cupping therapy at San Diego's Sanctuary of Art and Healing with Dr. Jordan Delagrange reflected that traditional, therapeutic approach rather than a decorative or spa-oriented one. The techniques were applied in a targeted and methodical way, consistent with their original clinical purpose. This experience differs significantly from a typical massage or spa service. The focus is not on relaxation or pampering, but on addressing muscular tension, circulation issues, and areas of stagnation. While most of the session was painless, certain areas were intense where tension was present, which felt appropriate given the treatment goals. This is structured, results-driven bodywork rooted in traditional healing practices. Highly recommended for those seeking therapeutic massage, cupping therapy, or gua sha in San Diego rather than a standard spa experience.

A friend recommended Dr. Jordan to me after I hurt my back. I just looked back on our text exchange…read moreand his exact words were "he is 100% times better than any Chiro I have ever seen. He has his Doctorate in Eastern medicine and I swear does some magic." Can confirm after purchasing a package with Dr. Jordan that he does in fact do some magic. He expertly massages the body (as well as the mind) in exactly the way it needs. I've since moved up to North County but I still find myself making my way down for appointments and it's 100% worth the trek!

This is the real deal. If you want to really learn meditation, learn from a master teacher…read more Erhard Vogel has been teaching for over 40 years and he changes lives by sharing his wealth of understanding about consciousness. If you are serious, this is it. Leaning from Erhard is the best thing I ever did for myself - ever!

This is a wonderful organization with a reputation that spans over 40 years in San Diego. Dr…read more Erhard Vogel is top notch teacher who guides people into finding deep meaning and awareness to their life. I love the way he helps people to experience truth instead of just talking about it. The book that is provided is also amazing. Although the chapters are short, there's so much you can take away just from reading a few of the pages.

What can I say..this place is absolutely a safe heaven for anyone looking to grow exponentially…read more Victor offers an amazing array of services and products. Beautiful safe space to practice different forms of yoga and meditation. In addition he is literally a miracle works on body therapeutics. And he is so close to the ocean you can walk there before or after within 2 minutes.

If you haven't been to The Metta Space La Jolla, you've got to go! It's a hidden gem, right here in…read moreBird Rock. The Metta Space (Metta, means loving-kindness) La Jolla offers something for everyone. It offers sacred space for Litios light crystal healing meditation, sound healing, and kundalini yoga classes. Victor, the owner adds love, light, and laughter to his classes which are very nice, illuminating, and welcoming to experience! You'll walk away feeling invigorated and refreshed. He also offers amazing bodywork and massage, plus organic essential goods like local artisan honey and chocolate. And, to top it off, he is a chef and specializes in organic homemade private dinner events. As a La Jollan native and resident, I highly recommend The Metta Space La Jolla, holistic health and spiritual wellness center located at 5668 La Jolla Blvd. It's an awesome place.

I hate to give one stars (really did not want to write this review)- but I ended up getting…read moremeningitis right after my appointment here and I had no clue I had it. I was in severe pain in my spine and they told me to come back. I came back and I started feeling nauseous, dizzy, and almost fainted. They sold me some chinese pills... I ended up being hospitalized for a week unfortunately...

This review is for Ashlee and her massage sessions. I've seen Ashlee 3 times now. I originally…read morefound her on Groupon and have see her since that Groupon package ended for her healing hands. She has intuitive pressure and seems to know exactly where/how to work out tension in my body. She is well versed in her craft and is quite amazing and as such I'd highly recommend her! She has a very calm demeanor and it friendly as well. We've had some lovely discussions about books, too! She's conveniently located just outside of the main PB area and has ample parking in the parking lot. If you're in PB and need a massage, check her out. She won't disappoint!

Puppy yoga at Spirit Yoga was a lot of fun. The teacher Lucia was really friendly and had a…read moreplayful energy toward incorporating the puppies. Don't forget your yoga mat, but in case you do, they have some you can borrow that get sanitized between uses. Careful what you bring into the actual yoga studio if you don't want the puppies chewing it. They chewed my slides and my water bottle, but it didn't bother me. If you have stuff, there are some little cubby spaces available. It wasn't super hard to find parking; it took us maybe 5 minutes to park (street parking) and then we walked about 2 blocks. The class was totally worth it and you get the opportunity to adopt puppies if you like!

Highly recommend their adorable puppy yoga--be sure to book in advance! Megan was an awesome…read moreteacher. And shout out to Samara (owner) who was incredibly helpful and patient with me through sign up issues. Really well managed studio.

While I discovered hot yoga is not for me, I still have a lot of good things to say. If I liked…read moreyoga more, I could see myself buying an unlimited membership here. They have a fantastic "try 3 free classes" deal for those who haven't tried Yoga Box before. I tried 2 of the 3 classes, both Power Vinyasa classes, as I am very much a beginner. Even the Power Vinyasa class moved pretty quickly so I ended up taking a few breaks to catch up. Can be tough if you don't know the name of certain moves but the instructors do a good job of demonstrating & watching other folks who know what they're doing is helpful. The studio is very communicative ahead of your first class and they do a good job of letting you know what to brings(yoga mat, towel, water). The studio is extremely clean & the instructors were very nice. I will say, I think this is pretty tough for someone (me) who has never done yoga before. It gets very warm in the room (97 degrees) and you will sweat a LOT. Like puddles of sweat. I recall the music in both classes I attended being really good. The prices seem pretty fair compared to other workout studios around PB (I think currently like $114/month for unlimited classes...that seems like a good deal (though I don't know how much other yoga classes cost) and there are a wide selection of time slots so seems to be good for early birds & those who want to come after work / later in the evening. Parking in the lot was nearly impossible but there is nearby residential parking...I got lucky both times but could see that being an issue depending on the time of day. So despite not yoga not being a good fit for me, I'd still highly recommend it to those wanting to try / those who know they like yoga!

I started with the 3 free classes at Yoga Box, and after just my second class, I was completely…read moresold. I ended up purchasing a membership because of how incredible the experience was. Sophia P is an amazing instructor; her energy, the music, and the overall vibe are always so, so good. Every class feels motivating and immersive. Highly recommend!

Not really a 'Zen' center in the conventional sense - they don't follow Buddhist teachings and bow…read moreto a rock instead of the Buddha - which is fine if they don't want to be dogmatic; but they are dogmatic about other things like requiring a Covid test to do a retreat. They also give 'dharma talks' from prepared scripts - not very Zen! Perhaps it is confusion like this that lead to their teacher, the renowned Joko Beck, leaving and renouncing them as not representing her teaching. More like a recovery group for disenchanted practitioners as faith is an important part of practice that they seem to lack. I would recommend going somewhere else for anyone who wants to make progress on a spiritual path.

Wonderful place, kind people -- one of the best Zen Centers in the Country…read more A real gift for San Diego.

I used to avoid gyms because just thinking about working out around other people gave me anxiety…read more But ever since joining Ocean Pacific Gym, that feeling has completely disappeared. The atmosphere here is welcoming, totally non-intimidating, and genuinely enjoyable. I absolutely love the new gym layout, especially all of the booty builder equipment they've added downstairs. It's honestly one of my favorite parts--I get excited to come in and work on building my glutes! The equipment is fantastic, the amenities are top-notch, and the staff is always friendly and supportive. The transformation this gym has gone through is incredible, and it just keeps getting better. Ocean Pacific Gym has turned something I used to dread into something I look forward to every day. Highly recommended! Also the sauna that looks out into the ocean is a great way to end my workout.

I canceled my membership by phone in December and was told my access would end the first week of…read moreJanuary. Despite this, I was charged in January and again in February. Staff acknowledged the cancellation and apologized, but the charges continued. These unauthorized charges disrupted another automatic payment I had scheduled. In addition, I signed a contract with the understanding that certain amenities would be available. Over time, several amenities either disappeared or were not functioning as advertised. Equipment was frequently in poor condition, some machines did not work properly, and basic facility expectations were not consistently met. There were also ongoing issues with air conditioning, and even simple amenities like stocked shampoo and conditioner were unreliable. If you choose to join, I strongly recommend getting any cancellation in writing and carefully reviewing what amenities are actually operational versus what is advertised.

Where do I begin, Sara is a godsend…read more I booked a few sessions before starting my reiki schooling. Those sessions helped me know this is definitely who I want to work with and helped me prepare when I was struggling. She is very talented and genuine. I'm so grateful to have a teacher that has so much knowledge but who also makes her students feel comfortable. She is natural in how she interacts with us and provides us with the answers needed. I always come back from an immersion feeling like I have what I needed, never wishing I had asked another question. Even if I didn't ask the question, she seems to be aligned with what we needed to hear. She also has a great sense of humor, which is always important to me :) I look forward to continuing this journey!

For the past year I've had remote reiki sessions with Sara and I couldn't be more grateful. Due to…read moremy distance she was able to accommodate me and providedthe services from afar making it easy for me to fully participate and get the most from each session. Sara is incredibly understanding and nurturing. She guided me through each session, ensuring I understood everything that was happening. Her calm demeanor and insightful explanations helped me feel at ease and fully engaged. I truly appreciate the light that this experience has shined on certain areas of my life. It has provided clarity and a sense of peace that I didn't realize I needed. I highly recommend Sara and Reiki of San Diego for anyone looking to explore their energy and well-being, whether in person or remotely.

I patiently waited a whole year to write my review because from the moment I walked into this…read morestudio, I had a feeling I was going to love it & I did! This is a women owned business & I cannot be more proud of Erika & Leeann for doing what they do, what they've accomplished, & what is yet to come! This studio isn't your typical Barre studio, they really do teach more than just Barre, but also connecting to your mind, body, & soul. I love the fact this studio is not a chain, which makes it more special because it locally owned & their technique is impressive! I noticed there is never more than 10 people in the class, which is a plus! The instructors are able to concentrate on helping everyone with their forms & it becomes more personal compared going to a chain. I love the fact that every class/workout is different! The esthetics of the studio is what makes it different as well. Everything from the scents to décor, it gives a good energy & it literally doesn't make you feel like you're at a typical gym or workout space. All the women who work in the studio really do put in all their efforts to make everyone special & feel so welcomed. Try a class & you won't regret it!

I love this barre studio and community! I normally do classpass for workouts but after trying this…read morestudio I bought a package directly! Class sizes are small and Erika and LeeAnn are amazing instructors! One thing so unique about this studio is Erika makes sure your form is correct so that you don't hurt yourself. After I mentioned I was having back issues to Erika after class, she spent some time with me to make sure my form was correct and I haven't had any issues since! So appreciative of Erika and the Barre and Bay Wreath community. I hadn't taken barre classes previously and was very weak when I first started, but I always felt welcome. Love coming to classes here and can really see the difference in how strong I'm getting!! Can't wait for my next class!!