If you're looking for a massage where the staff serves you organic cucumber water and specially created aromatherapy oils that are based on your zodiac sign, then this is not the place for you. However, if you're looking for a therapeutic massage to be healed, then you're in the right place. Kinetik Performance particularly services athletes by offering acupuncture, rehab, massage, and physical therapy. My masseuse moved out of state, so I put off finding another massage therapist until my neck and shoulders were screaming at me. My breaking point came when my neck pain was interfering with my sleep, so I was ready to pretty much pay anything to make the pain go away. I found Kinetik Performance on Yelp and making an appointment was easy since they use MindBody for scheduling. I was able to book a next day appointment with Jeffrey Lacson, and I'm so glad I did! The business is in a business park, and it's easy to get to from the freeway. It's by the Kearny Mesa SD courthouse if you're familiar with that. Parking was easy too. There isn't a receptionist up front greeting you. There is a bench where you can wait for Jeffrey if he's not done with a session. Jeffrey is super nice and begins the session by asking about what's bothering you. He examined by posture and it was clear from the beginning that he's very knowledgeable about the body. The massage room is clean, and there is dim lighting and zen music, but that's where the similarities end with the other massages I've had. Jeffrey focused primarily on the areas that were causing me pain. He does not use massage oil/lotion, which is similar to some other massage therapists I've been to before because it allows him to better feel what's going on underneath. Don't be scared though because it doesn't feel like he's giving you an Indian burn since he knows what he's doing. He will also utilize stretches while massaging you, which I loved. After the massage, he asks you for feedback and he also gave me some stretching tips. More importantly, I could move my neck that same night without pain! Unlike some other massages I've had before, I didn't feel "beat up" the next day either. He takes credit cards and he charges a flat $80. No tips are accepted, so you don't have to worry about tipping. I'd rather pay a bit more than go to a $50 Groupon place where I'm not sure what I'm getting. About a week after my massage, he followed up to see how I was feeling without any pressure of booking another session. I've never had a massage therapist do that before and I've been to some high end spas. It goes to show that he really cares about his clients. I would definitely recommend Jeffrey if you're looking for a therapeutic massage to help you feel better! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about the team at Kinetik. I first learned about them in 2019 at a 5k where an acute shoulder injury provoked me to visit their tent at the race. It was nothing short of transformative. I have been working with the team there ever since. I am a big fan of their whole body, integrated approach and understanding my fitness goals and helping me achieve them. It is such a refreshing change from what I have experienced in the past. I see Jonathan for ART, Paolo for rehabilitation/corrective therapy and strengthening and Michelle for Acupuncture. I feel the strongest, most fit that I have in my adult life and know that they are responsible for enabling that. So glad to have found them!!! read more

Everyone here at Kinetik Performance is beyond friendly, knowledgeable and they make you feel very welcome . My trainer Chase Roberts is an amazing trainer !! He has taken this training to a whole new level, you're working out but yet still enjoying the sweating and getting your butt kicked ! Lol Huge difference on working out here and comparing to the traditional gyms ... thanks chase for helping me keeping the weight off and feeling much better about my self !! If you're looking to make a change in your life, feeling better about yourself and staying fit ., reach out to Chase Roberts, ( chase@kinetikperformanceco.com ) Thanks chase !!! ~ Milton read more

Jonathan is amazing for what he does. He also has a great team that makes you feel welcomed and also is willing to educate you. Mari and David on the team are two that I have also worked with. Both are friendly and knowledgeable to help you with your fitness and wellness goals. Thanks Team Kinetik read more

I cannot count the amount of times Ian has saved me with his acupuncture/massage treatments. Back pain, neck pain, headaches etc... I always leave feeling like a million bucks. read more

Where would I be without Jonathan?! Jonathan has been treating me for various ailments for about four years now. He takes an aggressive approach to physical therapy and it really works for me. I go out and jack myself up and he works hard to undue the damage. He is incredibly knowledgeable and he truly cares about your health and well-being. He works to educate you as well as treat you. When you are tired of being in pain, make an appointment and get yourself fixed. You'll wonder why you hadn't gone here sooner. read more

Helped me recover from a difficult ankle injury. Highly recommend Kinetik practitioners if you want comprehensive and non-invasive treatment for yourself. This clinic is especially good for athletes. read more

Sorry i cannot give 10 stars. I had a strange myo-fascial hip pain involving both my adductors and hip flexors and IT band, beginning in May that got so bad i could not walk even ten minutes without really bad pain. 5 months later, Ian, the fabulous orthopedic acupuncturist at Kinetek, who knocked my sciatic pain out in one treatment, and has helped me many times in the past, sent me to Jonathan, who, together with Ian's acupuncture treatments, got me back to my normal walking in 3 visits... Ian is a fabulous acupuncturist who teaches Orthopedics at both the acupuncture school and in a Sports Acupuncture certification program. Jonathan is a freak of nature in the best of ways. What i mean by that is that he knows his anatomy in ridiculously minute detail, including the fascial sheaths, and has creative ways of correcting gait, and opening up old ligamentous injuries...The ART that he does is only part of what he does, i have had ART before, and it was great, but what Jonathan brings to the table goes way beyond that.... I could not be more grateful read more

Jeffrey is my go to!! He is magic when it comes to healing your body. I am a hairdresser and LOVE my career but I have been standing on my feet for 20+ years so my lower back pain and shoulder pain is intense. I saw Jeffrey last week and although a sports massage is completely different than a spa massage because it hurts while it is happening I feel like a new woman immediately after my treatment!! 2 other stylists in my salon see him, one for lower back pain that said she NO LONGER has back pain and another that was having wrist challenges and he cured her in two sessions! If your body hurts, go see JEFFREY NOW!!!! read more

I learned some unusual but extraordinary core strengthening exercises and movements from Ben. He is a highly motivating and fun spirited instructor without seeming intimidating at all. I appreciate how attentive he is throughout the session. When I usually do core workouts, I have low back pain and tension on my upper body. However, these exercises that Ben taught have really helped ease tension in my lower back, and I felt more energized after the workouts. Ben also incorporated some fascial stretches and spinal decompressions to improve my performance. After the workout, a massage from Jeff really topped it off. He is not your ordinary massage therapist. Jeff has an amazing and healing touch. He is strong, but his pressure eases in slowly in time for your muscle to release. During the workout with Ben, I noticed that my trapezius and shoulders were so tense. Jeff performed a trap peel, and I'd like to describe it as ironing out the tension. It pulled my ears away from my shoulders. I felt like I could breathe again! read more

Paolo and Tyler have gone above and beyond in the sessions I've had with them. Paolo is extremely knowledgeable from both an athletic and strength standpoint. In my few sessions working with him he was able to correct my running form and pinpoint my weak points. From his assessment he pointed out a weak oblique and weak hip flexor, then built corrective exercises around it. Tyler is equally knowledgeable and well versed. He was able to use his knowledge and assist from a mobility standpoint. My previous view on stretching was moving as far as I can, Tyler helped build a routine that allowed me to strengthen muscles in those new positions. read more

I've been seeing Ben once a week for almost 5 months for injury rehabilitation after discovering I have L5/S1 degenerative disc issues. I wanted to get back into lightweight lifting without injuring myself further and a friend recommended Ben at Kinetik. He introduced me to ELDOA stretches and they have changed my world. We've also been working on correct posture for lifting to strengthen my back. After well over a year of not lifting, I can get back to it. I've learned so much from him! I've also been seeing Jeff for bodywork. He and Ben coordinate on areas that are affecting my mobility. I love how they can work together to repair my postural/muscular issues and teach me how to maintain what they've worked on, very impressive! I feel like I have an inside scoop on where the athletes go when they get injured and need to get back in the game. Pretty impressive training facility with a fun and knowledgeable team. This is the place to go! read more

I've been working out with trainers Ben & Paolo for the last 3 months and LOVE it! It has totally changed my fitness mindset and I've seen major results. They offer small group personal training classes where you get a ton of attention and direction, the workouts are hard - in a good way, and best part they make sure you are using correct form and adjust you to prevent injuries. They are very innovative in their approach. These trainers really care and are fun to be around. read more

I had an absolutely amazing experience at Kinetik. As soon as I arrived, I was greeted by everyone in the facility with a super down to earth attitude. It was clear that everyone was genuinely passionate and excited about what they do. They had awesome rapport with their regular clients and made me feel comfortable as a newcomer. My workout with Paulo was GREAT! He had just the right blend of cardio, strength, agility and breath work. He was super attentive to my individual needs and even assessed past injuries and pains for me during the session! He stayed after class for extra time with mindfulness and to answer all my questions. I highly recommend! read more

I've been working with Ben Kleinert for almost three years now and he has completely changed my life. I had a debilitating neck injury and was overall weak and out of shape when I first starting seeing him. My major pain is now gone and I have more mobility, strength and energy than I've had since high school. Ben also introduced me to Jonathan and Jeff who are both amazing at what they do. Kinetik is practically my second home between seeing Ben consistently for one on one sessions and going to their group classes as often as I can. Their classes are great as they are small with a max of 10 people and 2 instructors. They really pay attention to everyone's form to make sure no one gets hurt and you are benefiting as much as possible from each exercise. With my previous injuries I would never trust any other group class. Plus the first one you attend is FREE. I cannot recommend Kinetik enough and will tell everyone who is willing to listen how amazing these guys are! read more

Ian Campbell is outstanding! I was referred to him and am glad I was. I've got several broken fingers and couldn't be more impressed with his knowledge. He did acupuncture on my fingers and back. He then used laser to get the scar tissue out. And finally he really a device to try and scrape the scar tissue out. It was painful but worked better than my certified hand therapist. He really understands acupuncture at an advanced level. read more

I was in a car accident 30 days ago. As a result, I have been experiencing pain on the left my side of the neck; pain in my left shoulder; with limited range of motion; as well as shooting pain down my left arm; coupled with upper/ midback discomfort. I needed help and Kinetick Performance was the answer! Jeffrey Lacson CMT. HHP is amazing. His holistic approach to therapy is thorough, precise and intentional. He studies his client and creates a plan that will put you on a path to recovery. After just 3 visits, he has released trauma induced adhesions on my neck, back and left arm; and rebalanced my neck and shoulders. He has literally healed me. I am forever grateful for discovering this amazing human being with the healing touch. I highly recommend you call TODAY and set an appointment. You will not be disappointed. Thank you, Jeff, for sharing your gift with San Diego!!! read more

First, let me start off by explaining the insidious pain I have carried with me for years. My left shoulder especially but as well as my right shoulder and my right leg/ankle. I don't know how my body became so misaligned other than improper technique and ego lifting and not researching the proper modalities. During the increase in daily physical pain I reached out to countless, more than 12 different chiropractic offices and the like, and dumped thousands of dollars into their technique that they prescribed: Yes, to a very short lasting affect It did relieve immediate pain, but it always came back. Now let's move on to finally making the jump and coming to Jonathan Pierce. I'm almost at a loss for words because I truly believed I was beyond help and thought I was going to have to live with this deep pain in my body for the rest of my life. Within the first ten minutes of the initial assessment, I felt they were more knowledgeable and had an innate sense of the body and how it works than anyone I've ever come into contact with. By the end of the session I had relief in my shoulder(s), neck, chest, bicep(s), and back. Pain, mind you, that I've been carrying for years. To no exaggeration, I cannot wait to continue my journey at this establishment and reach my goals of having the dream physique and feel good both on the outside as well as the inside. Not only were they above and beyond in the professional aspect of things, but they assimilated jargon that doesn't quite make sense to someone who doesn't have a good body of knowledge when it's concerning well-being and fitness. They also adhered to all Covid-19 safety regulations which is really important to me and the community. Please, if you're in pain, come to this place. You will NOT be dissatisfied and can start a whole new chapter, reaching pain free status. read more

I love this group. An absolute all star crew of the best therapist I've ever worked with. Ben has been the foundation to create innovative and constantly evolving therapy to help me rehab a variety of injuries and two surgeries over the last 4 years, I have bounced back numerous times with his infectious optimism and ability to motivate and move things forward. Jeff is a brilliant person who uses massage therapy and incredible knowledge that goes way beyond the body work into true healing and intuition. Ian is a wizard on a completely different level with his acupuncture skill and uses a variety of ancient and modern modalities to create the best outcome possible. The part that makes it truly unique is the level of collaboration and the constant never ending work they out in to grow learn and improve I personally have witnessed this group start and grow and Jon has been a masterful leader in continuing to create solutions for clients on a variety of levels. I could not recommend them more highly for anyone trying to solve a physical challenge rehab an injury or simply grow to their maximum potential! read more

You would be hard-pressed to find a more knowledgeable manual therapist than Jonathan... His expertise comes not only from years of study but also from being an elite athlete himself in the steeplechase and knowing firsthand the demands a rigorous training program puts on a body. He is an amazing bodyworker, and has put a wonderful group of therapists and trainers together in order to give a full-service and multifaceted approach to enhancing performance or helping recover from an injury (I've also worked with Jeffrey, who is a highly skilled therapist as well). Great place, highly recommend it! read more

For the past few months I have had the pleasure of training with Paolo. His sessions are challenging and worth it because of the results I'm getting. Before training with Paolo, I would experience pain in my back and / or legs after working out. Paolo has corrected my form and movement so I no longer experience this pain. Now I have more confidence in the gym than I ever have. I'm amazed by Paolo's knowledge and ability to pinpoint and alleviate my pain. Paolo also leads classes for functional exercise and spinal decompressions. You definitely break a sweat but it's so much fun! read more

Kinetik Performance has an amazing team of people who help me heal faster and recover quicker. I would not have been able to make significant performance gains without the help of Heidi Barker, Jeffrey Lacson and Paolo Issac. All three are incredibly knowledgeable in their respective areas. Highly recommend the Kinetik team to competitive athletes. read more

I'm a very lucky customer of Jeffrey Lacson at Kinetik, having visited both of his locations there. Jeff's remarkable knowledge of physiology, biomechanics and a gift for healing is what keeps me coming back. As a weekend warrior who can't seem to accept the limitations of aging, I constantly find myself with an overuse injury or traumatic injury. From my ankle, to de quervain, to rotator cuff tears to back pain and peroneal tightness - all treated by Mr Lacson (in usually one visit!). He is worth his weight in platinum!!! read more

My shoulder has taken a turn for the worse (likely a mixture of surfing and typing on a laptop all day) the past few months and I was referred to Kinetik. I've been working with Ben who has helped it tremendously. It feels like a mixture of personal training and physical therapy which is exactly what I've been looking for. It's been super helpful thus far and I'm excited to see things continue to improve. read more

I've been coming to Kinetik since it opened. I had a mysterious shoulder injury for a year that X-rays, pt, and MRIs could not figure out. I went from not being able to lift my arm with shots of pain up my neck, to zero pain and moving my arm to places it hadn't moved to in years. Each of the specialists has provided extremely tailored advice, education, and relief throughout my healing process as well as a welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend! read more

I love Kinetik! I've been working out with Ben Kleinert for about 5 years now, and he's the best trainer in San Diego. Not only is he super knowledgeable, he's incredibly focused, energetic, and committed to his clients. He ensures an amazing workout tailored to you. Seriously, these are some of the best most unique workouts I've ever experienced. They are creative, they're different every time, they're well thought out and structured, and you can be sure that you're doing the exercises correctly with Ben right there providing guidance and adjusting your movements as needed. Ben also specializes in corrective movements, exercises, and manual manipulations. So if you have past injuries like me (3 shoulder surgeries and 30 odd shoulder dislocations), you can trust that Ben will take care of you, help you rehab, or just make sure you get an awesome workout without risking your injured areas. Or moreover he'll make sure you have an awesome full body workout AND strengthen those weaker injured areas at the same time. The best part, is that the whole Kinetik team is this way. I've had the pleasure of training with Paulo in personal sessions and group classes, and I love those sessions as well. Jeff is also a fantastic massage therapist who has helped resolve any nagging issues. These guys are no joke, and I would recommend them over any gym/trainer in the city for absolutely everything whether it be strength training, rehab, massage, ART, acupuncture, professional athletic training, you name it. read more