Dorian has moved locations to another office building with more space. Still going to see him on a…read moremonthly basis. Lucky to have Massage Habits in San Diego.

I agree with others - Dorian is the absolute best massage therapist I've ever had. He is so…read moreknowledgable, caring, and responsive. He understood exactly what I needed and I felt genuinely cared for and understood. He is incredibly skilled and thoughtful, and gave excellent suggestions for how to continue the healing at home. I felt completely safe, trusting, and well taken care of, and I can't recommend him enough.

I purchased a Groupon about 3 months ago. 90 minute massage, I couldn't wait!!! Best purchase ever…read more The perfect massage after being in quarantine for 3 plus months. Very relaxing. Extremely clean location. He wore his mask during the entire massage session. I felt incredibly comfortable. Must try you won't be disappointed.

Oswell is so unbelievably unprofessional and disrespectful that everyone would be well warned to…read morestay far away from him. When you book a massage, you want to be able to relax and trust that you are in good hands. You will NOT find that here, and Oswell should be ashamed of his behavior. Before buying a Groupon, I wanted to check that he had times available that fit my schedule. So I called the number listed. After a few rings, it was clear that the phone had been picked up, but no one said anything. I waited several seconds, then asked, "Hello? Is this Premier Massage?" The man responded, "Yeah. This is Oswell." Most businesses answer their phones politely, stating the name of the business; I would have settled for at least a "Hello." This should have been my first clue that this was not a company I wanted to do business with. But I am too kind & patient for my own good, and so I told him that I wanted to make an appointment for this week. He told me, "Yeah, go on the website and book it there." I really should have given up here, but it seemed like such a good deal that I went to the website. I found eight suitable times available on three different days, so I went ahead and got the Groupon. I made my reservation, and was looking forward to my massage. Over 24 hrs later, less than 36 hrs before my appt, I received an email in which he not only misspelled my name but informed me that he was closed for the entire week. I was livid. I'd already bought the Groupon, with the expectation that I would be able to use it for one of the 8 available times listed on the website. If he was closed this week, the website should say so; plus, he should have informed me over the phone when I'd called him in the first place. I wrote him back to politely let him know that I was angry that he had wasted my time and money. I told him, rightfully, that his behavior was unprofessional and disrespectful. He wrote me back to tell me that I was being "mean". I was astounded. This man runs a business where (1) you can't trust that he will help you over the phone, or even interact with you in a decent manner; (2) you can't trust that the times on his website are true; (3) he feels he can close the office on a whim and contact you at his leisure, regardless of any inconvenience it might cause to you (a potential client); (4) he feels that he is completely absolved of any responsibility in this situation, and if you get angry, he accuses you of being "mean". [I can assure you that I was definitely NOT being mean. Anger and honest statement of fact are not meanness; meanness is lashing out and name-calling and lies. I don't stoop to that, because I don't believe people deserve to be treated like that, regardless of how irresponsible, unprofessional, and disrespectful they have been. I refuse to stoop to their level, because I think it's important to remain a person of integrity, even when dealing with someone who is clearly devoid of any integrity at all.] So I am writing this review to warn you that this man lies about when he is available, is careless & cavalier with your time, and doesn't have the decency or respect that really any professional should have when offering a service to the public. Especially in the massage business, which is such a personal interaction, you should be able to trust that person. And Oswell is definitely not a trustworthy individual. **I don't know how to comment on a comment so I will add my response here. Yes, I am disabled, and yes, I am overstressed, and yes, as much as I would like to lie in bed for days, I can't because I have people counting on me. I did state all that in my email, as background for the situation. I don't know why he is quoting that, as though being sick and having stress is a crime or meets his strange qualifications for "mean". For someone in the massage business, this would be a reason for most to be MORE compassionate with a prospective client. Yes, my husband did call. I was so frustrated to learn that I had been screwed over by Oswell that I burst into tears. My husband, ever the peacemaker, called to reproach him for his disrespectful & unethical behavior, and to see if we could find some way to reach common ground. Oswell continued to be rude and uncaring, and no common ground was found. I had responded to his email only to express my disbelief at his refusal to take any responsibility for the situation. He seems to consider this statement of fact "rude". It's worth noting that I'd waited until this final exchange of emails before even coming on Yelp, because I'd wanted to give him a chance to rectify the situation first. I'd gladly supply more information, but Yelp's constraints prevent me from writing further; however, Oswell's comment makes his unjustifiable attitude all the more evident. And think on these priorities: it took him forever to tell me that his office was closed, but look how quickly he hopped on here to comment.

Ross is by far the best and most effective massage therapist I have ever worked with. I initially…read morevisited him because I was dealing with low back pain, stiffness, and an injury. I knew I needed massage therapy to help relieve the pain and support my recovery. Ross was incredibly knowledgeable and informative about my condition, and his treatment was highly effective in reducing my pain and discomfort. I highly recommend Ross!

AVOID AT ALL COSTS!! While he may be a good masseuse, he does not treat his clients with respect or…read moreany consideration. My wife and myself bought $7k of packages. He pressured us to buy more.... and then the next month he moved to LA. He promised he would be back to still provide service. After scheduling more massages, he continued to cancel 6 times on me! Usually he cancelled the day of the massage. He then would ignore and ghost for long periods of time. After months of aggravation and being disrespected, I asked for a refund. It then took him months to refund my money... while also being ignored for long periods. He came up with every excuse possible. He still is not living in san diego and even if he was, I would recommend not bothering with his service. Unless you want to be continuously cancelled on, ignored, and disrespected. He does not know how to run a business and the way he treated us was quite appalling. And for sure, do not buy any packages from him. Nothing is worse than someone who has no respect for your time or money. Or you can throw your money into a blackhole like I did and deal with frustration for 6 months. Update- as the owner responded, I will update this soon with additional details and specifics which completely contradict anything he responded with. It is a shame business owners dont value feedback to make improvements and simply discredit clients providing their truth.

Pedro has been coming to our house for just shy of 2 years now - my husband and I schedule…read moreback-to-back appointments for sports/deep tissue massage. He's professional and courteous. We always have a conversation on the front end about any pain or issues that I'm having, he's great about concentrating on those spots. Sometimes I'm not really able to describe where the pain comes from, he's always good about finding just the 'right spot'. Pedro is terrific for first-time clients, too. He asks questions about what activities/sports you participate in. It took me a while before I knew enough about massage to know that what I want is 'deep tissue'. If you feel the same, don't worry because Pedro is a professional and knows how to start with a light touch to work with you to figure out what kind of massage you prefer. I'm so glad we found Pedro. And you will be, too! Thank you for reading my review.

Best massage therapist hands down! I'm a runner and have been seeing Pedro for a few years for…read morerandom running problems/injuries. He is very skilled and knowledgeable and just really good at getting those knots out . Most importantly he actually really cares and wants to help you feel better. My favorite massage therapist of all time.

I wanted to treat my fiance with a massage for his 1st Father's Day. He was a little nervous about…read moregetting a massage bc he doesn't like pain and I needed a prenatal massage. I spoke to Koko on the phone and let her know about my pregnancy and my anxious partner. She set everything up and, despite wearing masks bc of covid, it was the most relaxing massage either of us had in awhile! Fiance said he even caught himself drooling a couple of times he was so relaxed. They gave me a couple of pillows to hug for my prenatal massage and I was just imagining hugging the baby while Natalie massaged my back, head and arms. It was such a loving and relaxing experience, and exactly what we needed after how crazy 2020 has been. We felt really safe with the new covid guidelines and liked that we were the only customers there. They gave us hand sanitizer and masks to wear. We had a wonderful experience and hope to return the next time we are back in SD.

It's been a long time since I've given a massage place 5 stars but this one has earned It! I've…read morebeen to a few massage places in my neighborhood including -Karma relaxation -Happy head massage -the water cube spa Just to name a few so you can have a general idea. What these establishments lack are real massage therapists. Nothing pisses me off more than paying damn near 100 dollars for mediocre work meaning someone just basically rubbing lotion on my body in circles. This is what lead me to massage by design. I was desperate for a professional due to having liposuction and was in need of a Real 100% government stamped masseuse for aftercare to avoid lumps from fluid collection. Massage by design has 5 stars on yelp, please believe these reviews. These great masseuse"s are sent from heaven above to knead your tired body parts and whip them into shape honey! I have been here 4 times already and have decided to keep the same masseuse by the name of Nick because he is the best!

Thorough sport recovery work that produces results! Josh…read morehas been helping my 17 y.o. daughter recover from 2 years of pulled hamstrings, sciatica, and piriformis issues due to skating bowls and varsity tennis. We have gone through insurance tapping into their physical therapy that gave minor results and much less in depth hands on recovery. A lot of time wasted running around and getting worksheets to take home only for her to be hobbling as if she had never gone in the first place. Josh immediately sat with her to listen to her pains and triggers. He used multiple forms of recovery work to get her on the court and help her play out the undefeated season. Each session she goes from slouched and hobbling to standing upright and walking WITH relief! I am so grateful to have this gem in our court striving to keep her as pain free as possible and moving toward full mobility. His decades of experience, kind heart and empathy, athlete mindset, and professionalism are a breath of fresh air. If you are looking for REAL recovery and not just a band aid, book with Josh @ Hands on Wellness. You won't be disappointed!

Joshua has worked on me many times over many years. I think he's the best massage therapist I know…read more He's helped me with terrible sciatic pain after pt and drugs failed. He has a wonderful atmosphere and I truly felt cared for. I highly recommend Josh!

Oh you need an intuitive massage therapist that can get into those unknown spaces in your muscle…read moreand tissue that crack you open like a walnut and leave you feeling like a buttery mango (yeah, maybe I'm hungry...) - well, you found it! Mija is my favorite massage therapist in San Diego, hands down. I've been following her for a while now, over 5 years definitely, and keep coming back because of her vast knowledge of massage and healing in general. She is deepening her practice every time I visit and shares more knowledge about new ways to heal the body and mind! Her skills are LEGIT in deep tissue and she also does craniosacral therapy and gua sha. Headed back in two weeks to stay the path of self care. 100% recommend her to EVERYONE.

I met Meji at Whole Foods and did a 30 minute chair massage. I knew I needed more and had found the…read moreright person I scheduled an appointment at her business and loved every minute of my massage, her healing hands and kind words.

Jullian is an amazing massage therapist!! Definitely 5+ stars! He helped me back in February when i…read morecould barely move cause i had hurt my back. Luckily, he understood my pain and didn't cause more pain but definitely a lot of relief. He helped stretch me and his techniques for massage definitely was perfect. The pressure was exactly what i needed. Deep but not too deep to cause more injury. Will be booking soon again with him!! Highly recommend!!!

Wow! Good Juju Massage was amazing! From the moment you walk in you feel your nervous system calm…read more My full body massage was perfect and I left feeling refreshed and muscles felt better. My massage was a great price and very professional and safe office. Definitely recommend and going back!