I have been going to Hide's Shiatsu every so often for about 10 years now and I've enjoyed massages from multiple skilled masseuses including Ann and Sunny (Gardena). I just got a 75 minute massage by Ashley W. (Crenshaw location) and the massage was phenomenal, one of the Best massages I've ever had. I like a massage with a lot of pressure --- effective pressure where it is needed. Ashley's technique was on point.She got all my knots out. She has indeed mastered her healing artistry. She was also kind, professional and showed me some stretches that I can benefit from. I'm already looking forward to booking her again in the near future. read more

They are very accommodating for my disability. Sangjin treats me well and even helps me navigate inside the business and also assists me in getting into my car. He concentrates on my stroke affected left shoulder and arm. This really helps with my range of motion. read more

Hide's Shiatsu - Massage Near Me - Torrance, California

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Came in tonight for a much needed shiatsu massage. I booked 45 minutes each for my husband and myself. I didn't realize how tight my upper back was until he started applying pressure using his thumbs. Shiatsu is different from Swedish massage, but I find it to be rejuvenating and relaxing nonetheless. 45 minutes is just enough time to get most of the kinks out of my back. Of course, 60 minutes would be nice but I'd rather come in more frequently. There is privacy with the tables separated by curtains and patients remain fully dressed during a shiatsu massage. Prices are reasonable for the quality of massage. Whenever we come in for a massage, we can't wait to come back again. read more

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I was recommended to this place and I was excited to try. The recommended massage therapist wasn't available so I got someone else who turned out to be less experienced. The facility is clean and service was professional. It's Shiatsu and you don't even have to take the clothes off. They also work over a sheet of paper so no touching involved. They do use the elbow to achieve the deep tissue massage. I do prefer a more experienced therapist who would rub and detect knots for me. In general, I think this is a good place, but like others personal services, it's highly personal and you might try a few therapists to find your preference. read more

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I had months of constant pain in my upper back and neck -- especially around my shoulder blades. It got to the point where just lying down would cause sharp, uncomfortable pain. I finally decided to try a 30-minute shiatsu session at Hide's, and honestly, it was life-changing. The massage was intense (this is not your typical relaxing spa massage), but in the best way. It felt like my body was being reset. The pain that had been bothering me daily is now significantly reduced -- more of a dull ache than the sharp, constant discomfort I had before. Obviously, 30 minutes isn't going to fix everything, but I genuinely feel like my quality of life has improved after just one session. I'm already planning to come back for a full hour next time. If you're looking to relax and get pampered, this might not be for you. But if you're in pain and want to get your body back on track, I can't recommend this enough. Just brace yourself -- shiatsu is no joke, but it works. read more

Hide Shiatsu is my go to place for professional deep tissue work. Great for athletic injuries and performance.

I went for shiatsu massage here and had a great experience. Shangjin took the time to ask detailed questions about my pain tolerance and pressure preferences, which I really appreciated. He targeted all my problem areas, and I felt relief immediately as well as in the days following the treatment. I'll definitely be going back regularly. read more

Hide's Shiatsu - Massage Near Me - Torrance, California

Oh where do I begin? I am a gym junkie and I have tried many different massage places. I've been to their Gardena location which was a hit or miss depending who I got. I had gone to a different massage place a few days ago to relieve my shoulder pain, and I was still having discomfort and decided to try this location on a whim. I called to make an appointment not choosing a particular masseuse/r. Cozy, welcoming and clean environment, Sangjin was my therapist and from start to end, he was very thorough and professional. He continuously checked on his pressure, and boy, I feel like I am born again. I plan on going back at least once a month if not more frequent. Ask for Sangjin! read more

I haven't been here for a few years but super glad I went. Must book w Steven...he is so magical. Headache gone and I feel so much better! Signed, One tired Mama read more

I had left shoulder pain from sleeping on a different pillow. I could barely move my shoulder without pain. It's taken a few sessions but my shoulder is almost back to normal. Sangjin was great. He works at your comfort level. He also worked out my lower back. Ever since my shingles infection my body has been out of whack and hide shiatsu it getting me back to normal one session at a time. Ps. I tried Gardena but the tables aren't separated. No private rooms. I prefer Torrance for that reason. Each therapist has their invidualized style and technique but I'm happy sangjin was available and will try to book with him again. He's very good at working out the knots. read more

I went in today with terrible lower back pain that I've struggled with for years, and Mr. Sangjin worked wonders. He has such a strong, precise technique -- he really knows how to find the knots and work them out. I've been to Hide Shiatsu a handful of times and they never disappoint, but my session with Sangjin was on another level. If you want someone who is attentive, skilled, and really committed to helping your body heal, I highly recommend booking with him. read more

Lately I've needed to put in many extra hours at work, even with a stand up desk with an ergonomic chair, both at work and home it was bound to catch up. Began to have aching pain in my lower back, to the point where I could not bend over without pain. Decided to try Hide's Shiatsu with Sangjin as my therapist for 75 mins and oh boy, was I in for a treat!! I regularly work out and at 240lbs I understand I may not be the easiest appointment many therapists look forward to, but Sangjin had no issues applying enough pressure using his body weight to have me feeling refreshed and new again. Leaving this review as I book my 2nd appointment. Hide's Shiatsu has more than fair prices to be a regular and ensure a very nice tip :) read more

I've been coming here for massages for years now. All of the therapists are good, but my favorites in particular for deep tissue are Ryan, Ted, and Sangjin. Marline and Ashley are also very good. Very reasonably priced and convenient to be able to book online. read more

I had a great experience with Ashley. She had a lot of strength - which I really prefer - and did a great job taking out all the knots in my back, neck and shoulders. Thank you Ashley! read more

Sangjin was amazing! I initially went in for pain in my upper body -- shoulder, head, and back -- but somehow, he figured out I also had pain in my left hip, even though I never mentioned it. The session itself was intense, but he consistently checked to make sure I was comfortable with the pressure in each area. I walked out feeling lighter and able to move without pain -- for the first time in a while! Sangjin truly has healing hands. Highly, highly recommended! read more

My go-to Shiatsu spot! I've been going to this and the Gardena location for over 5years and have never had a bad experience. It's easy to make an appointment online and I usually just choose any available therapist at a time that works best for my schedule read more

Hide Shiatsu is always my go-to place to get a massage in Torrance. Now, I go to Hide Shiatsu for injury prevention or if my muscles are feeling extra sore/tight. As of today, I always request to work on the upper body - mostly the back, shoulder, and chest. I managed to try some masseur/masseuse. also, Hide' Shiatsu is still the most affordable massage place in the Torrance area. Ted = is very good if you are looking for a full-body massage. However, if you book over 45 minutes and ask him to focus on a certain area, he will still do a full body massage and spare the last 10 minutes to focus on the area you requested. I can't say if he does the same if you book less than 45 minutes. He can share some stretches at home or equipment or gear to purchase if you have a special injury - such as a meniscus tear. Ryan & Tadashi = are very good at focusing on a bigger area such as the back, shoulder, and chest - which is why I am going to Hide's Shiatsu in the first place. Both provide some stretch in the end but extra points for Tadashi as he does some big stretches. Ashley = is my new favorite. She is similar to Ryan & Tadashi. However, she digs the knot even harder and deeper. Occasionally, she leaves some nail marks because she works above and beyond to get the knots and relieve muscle tightness. Octavian = is the most "relaxing" masseur as I fell asleep briefly. Unfortunately, he is the least engaging masseur and does the bare minimum. Meaning, that all he did was pressing his fingers and elbow. He doesn't look for the knots, move your arms to get the right angles/knots, and stretch you after. I asked to press harder but nothing changed. I came in with knots and tight muscles and came back with knots, tight muscles, and sleepiness. I am not saying he is bad but relaxing massage is not what I am asking. Will update my reviews after trying other masseur/masseuse. read more

I just walked out of Hide's and I feel like I just got ran over by a Zamboni about 5 minutes ago. 60 minutes with Ted and I lost my balance and I'm sitting in the car sleepy as hell like I just had Thanksgiving dinner. Highly recommend getting Ted to work on you. I feel so damn good, the Catholic guilt is hitting hard right now. My man didn't even take a breather or nothing. Just 60 straight minutes of beating this crotchety ass body up. Being very physically active and as someone who enjoys very aggressive sport massages, Ted was very in tune with knowing when to push hard and when to pull back on the more sensitive parts of the body. read more

The Shiatsu massage was amazing by Wally. It was for my knots and to release the tension and knock down knots on my neck, shoulder, and lower back. He has a good technique in massaging. He even gave a space on my shoulder blades because there was no space in between at all due to stress. I highly recommend this place. read more

Sangjin at Hide's Shiatsu (Torrance) is a phenomenal massage therapist. I suffer from chronic neck and back pain, and I am lucky to have found him. Sangjin has the uncanny ability to know what muscles are causing pain/tension and how to massage effectively. There are many times when I've walked into my massage with terrible headaches and backaches and walked out with no headaches. Sangjin is also very kind, professional, and caring. The facility is clean and peaceful. read more

10/10 would recommend coming here! My boyfriend had Ashley and I had Yoshi and they both were really great! Ashley gave my boyfriend a lot of recommendations on stretches and was very friendly. I was also very impressed that Yoshi recognized that I had scoliosis and they both focused on the areas that we mentioned and the pressure is great! We both feel so great after the massage. This is the 5th or 6th massage place I've been to, and honestly this is probably one of the best places for a massage that I've been to! We'll be back soon read more

Found this place through a fb mom,s group recommendation and I can't recommend them enough! It's a great place when you need a massage to help what ails you. You can book online, plenty of parking outside and very affordable. I had Ashley, and she was great! It was my first shiatsu massage and def won't be my last. read more

I work in tax, so after months of long, stressful busy season, my neck and shoulders got so stiff and painful. It got so bad, I couldn't turn my head to the right. I knew I had to get help so I immediately made an appointment. Coco was great. She's very strong but gentle at the same time. She massaged the cr*p out of my neck, shoulders and back. I've had massages at various places but nothing like an authentic Japanese shiatsu. It was pure bliss (albeit painful) but it was exactly what the doctor ordered. I went home feeling much better. I was able to move my head again and continued on working insane hours for another two weeks! Going back right after tax season is over! read more

Ashley was awesome!! Probably the best masseuse I've had here, and I've gone to both locations numerous times. I'd been having muscle aches / tightness in the lower back / upper buttocks area for several months from a minor injury. She was able to find and really focus on the problem areas with nice, strong pressure. She even stretched me out afterwards. She was also very nice and courteous. I wish I had scheduled it for longer than 30 minutes, but I'll definitely book a longer appointment with her next time! read more

The massages here are consistently, good, and the prices are reasonable. This location affords more privacy than the original, and is located in a nice strip mall with lots of parking and food options. read more

Shoutout to Ashley for getting rid of my debilitating low back pain with 60 minutes of massage and stretches! She was polite, asking for permission before working on more sensitive areas. In addition to my back, she also loosened up tight muscles around my shoulders and chest. I feel that every minute was spent doing the necessary, hard work, rather than filling time with gentle taps/strokes with other massages I've had before. I will be back! read more

COVID 2020 Review. I received a text message saying they were finally opening. I had never been to this location. I called and the phones are answered at the Gardena location. make your reservation thru the phone. I got Ryan. Great masseuse. I suffer from migraines my whole life. Granted it didn't go away (not at all the massues fault) but the massage was great. I am a ball full of tension and I felt my muscles loosening up. Don't forget to tip:) read more

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Was having some residual pain from the day-to-day life and not give myself that self-care. I've gotten massages, acupuncture, chiropractic services before and always loved a good deep tissue massage. After my brother-in-law recommended this place, when inside for a walk-in, and it's good to see when a place is busy, and dozens of phone calls for appointments were being made while I was there for my session. Highly recommend making an appointment and knowing that there are two locations, they're doing good business as they also survived through Covid. Will be coming back again and making this an ongoing thing. Going to try out multiple individuals but so far in amazing experience, and will be recommending to others Be aware that this is a shiatsu deep tissue massage. This is meant to really work out the knots, and although you'll feel pressure in the moment, the post massage relief is so worth it. read more

Ryan was amazing. Attentive to the area I have pointed out to be very sore. And, adjusts pressure very responsively. The place is clean and nicely decorated. Will come back. read more

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED. I booked for Taro for the first time.. and while I was getting a massage, HE FELL ASLEEP! 5x!!! Eventually, when he went into deep sleep I took off my eye cover and was staring at him and I had to wake him up!!! I still can't believe this happened to me!! I have gotten massage around the world for 40+ years and this NEVER happened to me!! As he woke up, he went on saying that he stayed up late last night, horrible receptionist named Terry overbooks all the time (to get commission) and exactly that happened to him today again, and that he just ate so the Sun hitting his face gave him food choma!!! I don't care!! I just can't believe why a shop does not take care of their employees and hire the right talent to protect their service!! I feel it was a half ass job and I feel worse than when I started. I've also never been told to do work myself (i.e., put hand here, put leg here, etc.) at a Shiatsu massage for "correction".. where he makes me position myself and do the work. This is crazy!! And when he is awake, he talks so much!! Saying "you are so tight".. I know! That's why I'm there!! This is NOT Japanese!! He says he is Thai but very Americanized and I mean.. this is crazy, beyond, and unbelievably unacceptable!! Can't believe he still attempted to charge for the service. Wow. Bad management. Bad employees. Bad bad bad. So disappointed. I am humiliated as a Japanese. Bad representation. Not going there ever ever again! read more

Joshi is my favorite massage therapist. Shiatsu works wonders. Thanks I book monthly.

I have tried DRY HEAD SPA for the first time. it was actually better than I expected. After the treatment definitely felt better. Satomi was very polite and good customer service. read more

I booked a 75-min with Yoshi last night as I have a stiff neck and shoulders. I've suffered from pinched nerves and I have waited too long to get back here. I normally go to Gardena location as it's closer, but since I'm in pain, I drove to Torrance which I'm glad I did. Right when I laid down, I can smell the scent of the sanitizer on the headrest. I'm thankful that he made sure it's clean before each client. Mostly glad it was Yoshi, who right away concentrated on my neck and shoulders. Immediate relief and I couldn't thank him enough when I was leaving. In the morning, I couldn't turn my head; after my massage, I can look into my blind spot while driving. Shouldn't have waited too long to get back, but this time, I'm going to take the extra few miles to come to the Torrance location. Thank you, Yoshi. See you soon. read more

PLEASE READ THIS WHOLE REVIEW, ESPECIALLY AT THE END ABOUT TIPPING!!** **TLDR: Stiff pain everywhere + come here to get massaged by Ryan + Ryan pinpointing literally every inch of my back, arms, neck, shoulder, head = Feeling looser and relief on my body + tipping 50% (bare minimum 20-25%, this is HARD WORK!!!) = A happy therapist that keeps their passion to their job!! This place is worth it! I have been in so much pain for a very long time. I have tried going to thai massage places for deep tissue... and I'm sorry to say, those places are seriously NOTHING compared to this place. IF YOU ACTUALLY WANT YOUR HURTING BODY TO BE BETTER, COME HERE! **DETAILS: I'm a receptionist so my body is sore because I just sit all day and then when I come home or have a day off I'm too tired to do anything. I decided, what the heck, let me try this place. I love that they have a website and online booking. Online booking makes it so much easier for the customers AND the store. Makes things run much more smoothly. It was my first shiatsu massage so I looked up what to wear, and it's loose comfy clothing so I showed up in a loose long sleeve, yoga pants, and socks. The place is so clean, neat, spacious and was thee perfect temperature! The massage table was completely comfortable. **THE MASSAGE: I booked with Ryan and I am going to keep going to Ryan when I can, if not I am open to trying out the rest of the staff!!! That was seriously, the BEST massage ever and the price is undoubtedly worth every dollar and cent. Thai places usually charge you a waaay more and the massages are NEVER this good and DEEP! I didn't even know that I had so much pain in so many places. Ryan is very talented and thorough! The pain hurts but it's so worth it. It has been so long since my body has felt so relaxed and loose even though it's a bit sore (but that's expected). Definitely coming back and definitely recommending everyone here! Thank you thank you Ryan!! **TIPS: For tipping, since I'm have been a front desk to many thai massage places and currently am a receptionist... don't low ball these people. I'm so serious when I am saying they priced their services the way that they have for the effort they put in massages. I got a 90 minute massage and tipped Ryan 50%. A LOT of work goes into shiatsu and they got bill/rent to pay. Their fingers and arms go through so much. Obviously you don't have to tip 50% like me but at least the BARE MINIMUM should be 20%-25%. TRUST ME WHEN I SAY THAT YOU ARE getting a fantastic massage from people who actually try their best at a VERY reasonable price! read more

Ive been Coming in for Years. W Yoshi. Right when. I get to the table Im knocked. Out. . He woeks. On. My tense areas and. So GOod at It i If i can. Only sleep. The way. I do. When. He massages. Anytime. Lol i cant go to anyone else. read more

Thank you so much Charlie!!!! You got rid of my headache and my body doesn't ache!!! I was looking for a massage therapist who would open my lymph nodes and it feels like you did it! Next time, knock me out by doing legs first!! read more

Amazing. ..75 min. Is so worth it I drift away to. Planet La l a La. When. I get my massage lol. And. Yoshi is definitely the best. One . I will never go to another place .. pricey but you get your moneys worth. !!! More then. 5stars 10 stars. read more

There's quite a bit to relay on how much I love coming here. 1. I picked up a groupon end of 2019 and used it Feb 2020. I purchased for 2 massages and after the 1st one the entire world went into lockdown. Luckily, now that they've reopened, I was delighted to call and hear they'll still honor my second massage even though the entire groupon was previously redeemed but with 1 massage left over from that overall purchase 2. 1/5 adults have experienced some form of depression since COVID and I, myself haven't been actually diagnosed with depression but the anxiety of living in an pandemic environment has caused insomnia to bubble up for the past few months. I've tried all medications and 'natural' homeopathics and nothing's worked. After I strained a muscle from improperly stretching during yoga, I was desperate to get it fixed. Yoshi focused primarily on my left shoulder and I will be blunt, it hurt but only the good kind of pain. That night, I tossed and turned from full body sore since he activated all the dormant muscles from staying home all day and not properly working out. By day 2, I've never felt looser and more relaxed. For the first time in many many moons, I had a good nights sleep and woke up happier than I've been. I started researching online the effects/benefits of Shiatsu and it's actually recommended to get treatment every 2-4 weeks. With this new bliss, I'm a believer and will need to become a regular to promote better wellness for my mind and body. read more

Yoshi is so good , he was able to take all my kinks and pain away, I am so glad I found this place

I came here couple of times and had several different masseuses. In general, everyone were all good, I didn't have anyone I didn't like, but I do have my two favorites: Jay and Altin. Both Jay and Altin were my favorites since they both focused on shiatsu techniques and deep tissue massages. However, if you have really bad knots, Sunny is really good getting it out. Sunny uses more of the shiatsu technique; holding the pressure point for about 10-20 seconds and moving to the next pressure point. Therefore, he will focus more on the shiatsu technique than the deep tissue massage. For the price point, this place is very affordable and the quality of the massage you receive is amazing. This is my new Go -To place for a massage. read more