Found this massage place through yelp and got set up with Josh as my massage therapist. I'm a VERY ticklish person and when talking to Josh and finding that his preferred technique was pressure point, my heart sank cause typically that's the worst type of massage for me. Luckily, as we communicated through the massage (my choice as it helps me feel more comfortable with the person who's working with me) I learned that his influence is rooted in eastern massage and he made plenty of adjustments to make sure he was effective for me. He ended up using hot stones and checking in often with amount of pressure and comfort and eventually moved onto have a really great neck, and shoulder massage. I wish he spent more time there overall but I'd come back to see if I could get a repeat of the experience. Will probably book again once I figure out a schedule that works for me. Bonus: he also showed me 3 different stretches I could do at home to continue the benefits. read more

I would highly recommend this place, especially for recovery and relief related to intense sports and exercise. Kaipo and Corey have been awesome. They have tons of knowledge and experience, whether it's for targeting specific areas or the whole body. My body recovers so well after a session. Also, the front office has always been kind and accommodating. There's plenty of providers here for whatever you're looking for and a wide range of times to schedule. read more

Massage Matters had massage techs come to my company's wellness fair, and I found a great masseuse! The biggest selling point was when the employee told me I could use my HSA card there. Mind blown! Yes, it is more expensive here than some other places unless you have a membership, however, when you take into consideration that the money you're using was pre-tax, that makes it like 30% off! I finally had my massage about a week ago, and it was very relaxing, and the massage tech really focused on the areas that I was sore, as requested. She even had some great tips for me, for between massages. The facility was also clean and comfortable. The front desk staff was pleasant, and they have tap to pay (no need to carry your HSA card with you), and you can even add tip to your card. Definitely will be coming back again! read more

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I've had a membership here for a few years and every massage has been incredible. The therapists provide individualized bodywork; you can trust they will ask you questions and adjust accordingly. My most recent massage was with Freddy and he was excellent. If you are a woman, don't hesitate to book with the male therapists - they are all considerate, appropriate, drape the sheets carefully. I highly recommend this business. read more

Amazing place to get a proper massage. I've been continuously coming here for months, and every session has been so helpful. I've been reluctant to leave my review because I'm always concerned with not being able to book my therapist - so I'm leaving my therapist out of this (even though the person is amazing). Lol! But I think every therapist they have here are well qualified. read more

Jackie gave me a relaxing massage. But, I couldn't use the rest of my gift card buying an oil at the reception. I feel I was SCAMMED, I waisted $55.80!!!! Is that the way you do business???? Lucky Jackie, got a BIG tip today. read more

Overall great experience! From being greeted by the front desk staff to the massage itself. I booked an 80min relaxation massage with CBD oil. Avy got all my knots out and I felt so relaxed afterwards. I will definitely be returning. read more

Highly recommend! Intro rate $99 for 50 min of excellent sports massage/got knots out like crazy without killing you lol Bf and I had Chris & Freddy! Our bodies feel so much better! Will be back! Thank you so much read more

Angel and Oliver were my most recent massage therapists and both were wonderful! Great communication throughout the session listening to me about muscle tightness or soreness before the session and checking in on pressure and relief afterwards. I highly recommend Massage Matters and committing to trying out several different technicians until you find the ones most dialed in to what you need most. read more

Back in 2015 - I had a massage in Maui that my wife and I paid huge bucks for and went back twice. The outdoor experience, authenticity, warm 80+ degree weather in the shade with a traditional lomi lomi massage made it incredible... This massage here in Irvine was the first time I left a massage place and had the same incredible feeling as I did then. A 110 minute birthday massage - it was not cheap but you pay for what you get. Beautiful set up, high end look. The massage tables are very comfortable and warm up while you lay down there. The blankets that cover you are heavy which is always a bonus (especially as a guy who is fully disrobed). The price is higher than I would want if I am going there regularly but its great for special occasions. Masseuse was very professional. A little bummed she didn't get the glutes and appeared to be very shy in that region - look I am there for a massage not a happy time. Its part of the gig. As long as you are professional so am I. No worries, still an excellent massage. Will definitely recommend and return. read more

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I normally never write public reviews, so for those reading this please pay attention and avoid supporting this business due to their management/front desk staff. For context I started going to this studio back in February 2022 and started 2 massage matters wellness programs for my partner and I pausing between September-December 2022. A base massage matters wellness program allows for a 50-minute massage for each person. I restarted my monthly membership back in December 2022. An appointment was booked for the both of us on Friday January 13th 2023 back in December 2022 when I re-started the wellness program for my partner and I. Due to scheduling issues I called on Thursday January 12th to rebook the January the 13th date to January 18th. The attendant told me since it was 24 hours before the Friday the 13th date that no late fee would be charged and my 2 80-minute massages on Friday the 13th would be booked on Wednesday the 18th. Context that will be important later, the 80-minute massages were booked several days later due to the availability for two simultaneous 80-minute massages from the therapists Steven and Joseph. On Saturday the 14th evening I get a call that I'm being charged $119.00 for a late fee and $30 (still not sure why this was charged) for missing our Saturday the 14th appointments! I'm absolutely flabbergasted as to why I have an appointment two days in a row for their monthly wellness program that only allows you to get one monthly massage per account. After some back and forth between front desk and the management that night I was told that there was a mistake in the booking from the front desk and that I would be refunded on the card. At this point I think the issue is resolved and both my partner and I go to our Wednesday 80-minute massages that were rescheduled to have the specific therapists Joseph and Steven. When I go there it turns out that the appointment was booked for two 50-minute massages with the therapists Joseph and Kam. (See screenshots for confirmed appointment time and receipt of a 50 minute massage) I am disappointed and the front desk can only apologize for the misbooking. Today January 19th 2023 I check my card for the charges for the 50-minute massages just to confirm it was charged instead of the 80-minute massages. I find out that the charge from Saturday's missed appointments were still on the card and call in the front desk. Apparently, I will not be getting a refund as promised by management on the card. A "cash" refund is being given instead. I go ahead and ask the attendant if this "cash" refund can be used to my monthly massage wellness massages and she says no, they can only be used for add-on purposes (extra tools used in massages, extra massages for the month, etc.). At this point I ask for an explanation of why this is the case because I'm exhausted from the deceit of the management and the front desk attendant rudely states that she will send over a massage matters wellness program cancellation request form. To sum it up: X I was double booked January the 13th and January the 14th for a wellness program that only allows for one massage every month (Why did the attendant that booked us in December book us two days in a row ??) XI was charged $119+$30 for the late fee of not showing up to a forced double booking on January the 14th X Management's answer was to give a full refund on the card that was promised by the attendant on January the 14th X I rescheduled my 2 80-minute massages on January the 13th for January the 18th but got 2 50-minute massages with the wrong therapists (Joseph and Steven were promised but it was Joseph and Kam) X I'm still being charged for the forced double-booking on January the 14th but have been given a "cash refund" instead as compensation which can't even be used for the monthly massage matters wellness massages. If you support fraudulent businesses and shady management then be my guest and go to this location. Prepare to be double booked for no reason, in addition to not keeping appointment times and promises. read more

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Everyone here is very nice and respectful however if you are needing a focused massage for a specific injury/trigger point you will waste your time and money coming here. I have had numerous massages here and each time I explain the specific area that I have an issue with and that I want to soley focus on that and each time they focus maybe 5 mins there with no real technique to resolve the issue within the muscle and spend more time elsewhere. I came back today as my other place had no openings and decided to give it another try. I explained that my issue was from an injury two weeks ago where I strained my QL and asked for focus on the L side of my low back. The focus that was put there had zero technique in, not one time did she attempt to even find the muscle issue and work on it and rather spend majority of the time on my upper back neck and arms despite me saying I wanted only low back. For a relaxing massage this place is fine but if you need to actually feel better and not waste your time and money, go elsewhere. read more

Good massage but 40 minutes and was charged extra as they didn't honor my weekday pass as was told my massage was longer which was not true. When I asked question the person said "oh why I did this mistake". That is shame as the massage was great. read more

I honestly did not come here initially but was brought here by surprise by my boyfriend to help de-stress myself before a test. Boy did I enjoy my 50-minute massage!!! For COVID, masks are mandatory. They clean the tables of course between clients. The staff were super nice and assisted with everything from the choosing of aromatherapy and also using the CBD oil for the massage itself. My masseuse was DJ and he was able to take out the knots/stress on my shoulders and lower back. Did I fall asleep? Yes..yes I did but only for like a minute lol because I want to feel the massage. I definitely would like to come back and I recommend at least trying this place! They even have a Yelp check in deal!! read more

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I was traveling and Massage Matters was recommended by a friend. I scheduled an 80m Deep Tissue and Vera was absolutely amazing, true deep tissue, very knowledgeable. I added the CBD, she tried the massage gun on me which I had never tried & it was a little too much for me, throws my vibes off;) She used hot stones & they were wonderful. The front desk was wonderful. Next time I am in town I will return. read more

I've been coming here for a couple years whenever I got a gift card but just got a membership earlier this year and have been consistently coming monthly to see Corey. He has a true gift- every movement felt intentional, therapeutic, and incredibly healing. I walk in with tension and stress, and walk out feeling completely renewed every time. He intuitively knew exactly where to focus and applied just the right pressure throughout. From start to finish, it was pure magic. If you're looking for the ultimate massage experience, Corey is the one. read more

Massage with Angel was one of the best I've had! Pressure was perfect and just the right amount of time in each area. Highly recommend!

ILEANA IS THE BEST! I have been looking around this entire year trying to find a therapist in OC who gives a true DEEP tissue recovery/sports massage, and I have finally found a perfect therapist! Ileana will start off by asking you what your problem areas are. I told her that I have been experiencing back, shoulder, and neck pain due to my workouts. Ileana has been a great listener each session and has tailored the session to my body. She definitely works her magic! She places her hands on my back and knows automatically what my problem areas are! read more

Massage really does matter here. This huge facility is great. I have been here many times and worked with many different massage therapists, and honestly you really cannot go wrong. Every therapist I have worked with has been awesome and resolved the issues I had gone in for. I highly recommend getting the membership to maintain your body, your body will thank you for it and you will feel so much better. The front desk staff are super cool and accommodating. They have always been able to squeeze me in when I called for a relatively short notice session. And the awesome thing is that they have so many rooms and massage therapists and they are all great, so you really can't go wrong. This is not your typical spa massage or big chain spot with lower level therapists just out of school, these are all high level therapists who will resolve your issues, but also will stay within a pressure range you are comfortable with. Did I mention the rooms are really cool and change colors? You can choose the color and also your music. Cool touch! read more

Best Place for a High Quality Massage! As a professional dancer/choreographer I'm in need of maintenance at least once a month and every time I try someone new because everyone is great. Each room has its privacy so you won't be bothered by other guest. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions you might have. I highly recommend getting a membership or surprise your partner with a couples massage. It'll be worth it trust me read more

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Ileana is great, I had the worst migraine and she took it away. She is so friendly all the staff is. it's the such a relaxing massage setting. The healing massage is amazing, overall the best massage in Oc. read more

Amazing all around! The customer service at the front desk is phenomenal and she was very patient when explaining the services and how the membership works. I have been experiencing back/neck pain and had an exceptional deep tissue massage that targetted the knots and pains. The massage therapists are very skilled and mindful. We enjoyed the massage so much that we got a membership and I have already told friends and family and have recommended the business. I have new people joining my next appointment and am happy to share such a wonderful experience. read more

THIS REVIEW IS FOR THEIR CANCELATION/FREEZE POLICY ONLY! READ FINE PRINT BEFORE SIGNING THEIR MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT. In 2022, I am seriously dumbfounded as to why membership based companies continue to practice and run their business in this manner!!!!! Clients who pay membership monthly dues for services should NEVER be told that upon cancelation or freezing of their membership, are NOT ALLOWED to use their ALREADY PAID FOR SERVICES!!!!!!!!!! I am sincerely disappointed as I write this review, because I thoroughly enjoy coming to this company/location for regular massages, but when I called them to try and freeze my account, I was told that if I froze my membership, I would not be able to use any paid for credits I had on file!!!!! (I was wanting to freeze or cancel due to life situations that are not allowing me to come in as regularly as I would like, so I figured I would stop paying for my massages if they are just accumulating)...... Freezing your account (if you have any unused credits on your account) prevents you from using them as soon as your account is frozen!! WTF!!!! So this company can auto bill me and take my money, but as soon as I ask to stop being billed, they tell me any prepaid months cannot be used????????? WHO TF OPERATES LIKE THIS ANYMORE? Canceling your membership will allow you to use your credit balances but ONLY WITHIN A 30 DAY PERIOD!! And you must give them a 30 day notice to cancel!!!! Again, no other membership service has this 30 day rule except gyms and apartment complexes and rental agreements. So, they want to bill you for another month (if you don't give them a 30 day notice) and then force you to use up your credits with 30 days. I currently work for a membership based health/spa like service company and we do not operate like this!!! When a member calls or requests to cancel their monthly billing/payments, we cancel them immediately and never tell them they cannot use their services/credits they had accumulated.... I am so irritated with Massage Matters for this ABSURD policy.....they need to really think about this and treat their customers with more respect and grace in terms of how and when we would like to cancel/freeze.....they just lost me from ever returning as a member. read more

Went in for the Valentines promotion they had going with my fiancé. We got 2-50 min massages for $210. I didn't know they didn't have a couples room since they were promoting couple massages until they called me in first and I asked what about my fiancé and then the girl said oh we don't have couple rooms sorry no one told you, felt like that kind of defeats the purpose of a "couples massage" but we still continued on with it. They called me in before him. When I came out he said he had been waiting about 10 mins or so for me and had got called in 5 or so mins after me. Which meant that his 50 min massage was more like a 35-40 min massage and he said at the end it felt rushed and like he was just getting lotion put on his back. When we went up to pay they asked how the massages went. I said mine was good, he said his wasn't and it was short and rushed and the front desk girl said "oh you didn't like it" and he said no and she didn't say anything more. We paid and left. Just disappointing that they didn't seem care much. Maybe they were too busy to care? Unfortunately we don't see ourselves going back. read more

I love this place! I've been coming here for a year now and no other places compare Every massage therapist I've had here is very good-- professional, communicative, and skilled. My current go-to therapist is Shantele! She's incredibly sweet, remembers the things I'm going through, and her massage skills are the best I've experienced! Highly recommend Massage Matters read more

Management is a joke. They cancel appointments at the last second as you are on the way driving there and don't even bother to call you back to setup a new appointment. Therapists are constantly leaving which tells me everything I need to know. read more

Worst massage Ever ,the front desk is rude , she asked about the tip even though the charge is $99 for almost 45 minutes,I booked a massage for my friend, he said she didn't touch any part of his body except for the lower back ,not even the upper back!!! And just applying soft pressure not real massage, very bad quality that was completely useless, and she used a machine most of the time and she put a sheet on all of his body and the massage was on the sheet not on the body! I had already booked my session and after his review I called them and canceled mine, would never recommend it. read more

My boyfriend booked a couple massage for us here for Valentines and he's been coming back because he really liked this massage therapist. He is an active athlete and has been incurring some injuries and Alexis has been helping him a great deal. I went to see her after I injured myself doing chest press and pull-ups and all I can say was, my boyfriend was right! I really like Alexis. She is very knowledge, nice, and professional. She gave me an overall evaluation before we started and after only one session with her, I can feel my many many knots spread all over my body are on their way of recovery. I found out from her many places I should've been paying more attention to that I never knew I need to massage it either. My body is hot all over after the massage. She was able to help me turn my head!! I wasn't able to turn my head left or right properly before the massage. Needless to say, I will be a regular here to see Alexis. I'm looking forward for her to be able to help me recover properly. The business overall and other therapist, including the receptionist, are also outstanding. They are so very courteous and professional. The business is super clean and is top notch on Covid protocols. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to take care of their body better! Thank you Alexis and Thank you Massage Matters! Massage does matter!! read more

For Ileana: I recently had the pleasure of two massages with Ileana at Massage Matters. I have had many massages with great therapists at this location, but Ileana stands out as one of the best. In one session, Ileana relieved near-constant pain and tightness that I have been having in my neck and right shoulder for months. The neck pain was so bad I had a migraine that lasted four days straight before I went to see Ileana for the first time. After one session with her, my pain completely subsided for at least a week, and I am so incredibly grateful to her for the relief. You can tell that she really considers the best way to give you relief and works so hard throughout the session to get through tough spots. She really understands the mechanics and anatomy of the body in great detail and I'm so happy I found her. Thank you Ileana forever! read more

Quick Review: Wife and I came to Massage Matters for the first time and had an amazing experience. We've done other massage therapies before and after we started our sessions, we knew the therapsists knew what they were doing! My wife had Tiffany, whom she said was very attentive and understood her needs after a brief consultation. She focused on her neck and shoulder area that had a lot of built up tension. Tiffany was able to help alleviate the pain she was experiencing. I had Kam and he was also equally attentive and applied the right amount of pressure in my problem areas after our quick consultation. The envrionment was relaxing and Kam was very communicative The front desk staff was very friendly and we will be coming back again. read more

I started coming to massage matters when I pinched my sciatic nerve. I was scheduled with Tiffany and she seriously brought soo much relief to my body in just one 50 min session. I couldn't believe it. I saw her a few more times and decided to try finding new just to see. Matthew was so much fun to work with, he did some amazing cupping on my back and hamstrings. He has a beautiful energy and his kind heart comes through. I like that he incorporates light breathing with the massage. Finally I tried Joseph and I think he's *the one*. Amazing intuitive massage, he doesn't talk too much and really listens to what you need. I like how well he focuses on certain areas. Ultimately, you can't go wrong at this studio. Truly a wonderful team who wants to help you recover ! read more

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You know the mistake - you have a body area that's starting to bother you, but you're so "busy" that you disrespect it by ignoring it and putting it on the back burner. Over time it spreads and starts raging after a week or two. You finally limp in to get bodywork done and you're fearful that it's going to hurt even more and with no guarantee that pain relief is in sight. And you're convinced you're going to need 3 treatments to get relief. Not this time! Massage Matters, has always had excellent providers. But I want to give special recognition to my new Therapist, Drew. He is one of those rare Therapists that not only understands the mechanics and techniques of bodywork (the tools, the procedures, the physical actions and needs) but also demonstrates the spiritual and metaphysical nature of the body which he respects and blends into the work with a Master's touch. With that respect, strength, confidence and devotion to healing he worked on me and within 80 minutes he completely resolved my severe hip and shoulder pain. My neck pain started resolving and within 24 hours it too gave way. Yes, my body needs more self-healing time to handle the residual healing it needs but I want to give Drew my highest praise, for without him, I might be curled up in a corner by now. Thank you Drew, and Massage Matters - you do revolutionize total body care. read more

Sparknotes Review: Tiffany is an amazing massage therapist and everyone should consider as their main therapist. She's the main reason I come to Massage Matters! Detailed Review: About a year ago I developed carpal tunnel and a lot of inflammation in my hands, my thumbs in particular. I've been seeing Tiffany for about 8 months now, and she has given me really specialized massage treatment on my hands in particular to help combat all the inflammation. A few things I want to highlight about the quality of her work: 1. Consistency 2. She is passionate about her work and always learning about different techniques to be a more well rounded therapist 3. She's a people person in a people business -Consistency In the 10+ times I have seen Tiffany, I feel as if I get the same quality massage each and every time. There is no difference in the level of effort or care she provided. The consistency is something I think really stands out if you're looking for a long term therapist to help with nagging issues. -Passion and Drive for Learning One thing that really surprised me is that over the course of the past 8 months, she has started to apply new techniques throughout our sessions. Keep in mind, I am a pretty specialized patient who only ever really does hand work with her, but yet she has come into our sessions and said "Oh, I learned this new technique and I thought it could help you lets try it out today." You can tell she is passionate about her work and I've seen her professionally grow over the last 5 months because she actively looks for learning opportunities to hone her craft. -People Person This point is less about her as a therapist and more her as a person, but I feel like she really cares about her patients as people. She remembers details I've told her about my life from the very first time we met in December of 2021. In my opinion, when you spend your money and time on something like massage therapy, you want to work with a therapist you feel like cares about you in a professional, respectful way. Tiffany has always provided that human and personal touch and we've always had great conversations together as a result. I respect her a lot as a person as well as a professional. read more

I have nothing but excellent things to say about this establishment. All the masseuses are incredible at what they do, and they really listen to you and the areas of your body that need work. They are extremely knowledgeable, and approach massages in a scientific way that feels like the perfect blend of relaxation and physical therapy! The owners Manny and Kory are wonderful, and happy to help you understand the process as a whole and how you can live a healthier life through their services and products. Thank you!! read more

Nice and professional staff. A plus is that you can change lighting and choose music yourself! I like the cbd massage oil they sell a lot. read more

I had my first session today at Massage Matters. My massage therapist was Miranda. First, the facility is spotless, exhibiting professionalism throughout. Second, my greeting experience with Miranda was also professional, warm and respectful. Then, once in the treatment room, Miranda interviewed me. Based on the session that followed it was clear she had paid really close attention. I had selected the 110 minute session because I wanted her to have sufficient time to work. But it's important to say that I don't expect miracles in a single session. I presented with a number of issues, with shoulder issues being predominant. We made progress... which thrills me. I had selected a 'Restorative Session' because at my age (71) I need quite a bit of restoration work done. Aging, as it turns out, is a terminal illness... but this session reminded me that well-done self care can be deeply beneficial at any age. I was a bit taken aback, in a really good way, at Miranda's precision and clearly sensitive finesse, in particular when she worked trigger points... not just in hitting the right spots but also the 'angle of attack' - if that make sense. And also, as she herself pointed out, "I really enjoy the detective aspect of this work... tracking things down." I'm glad you do too, Miranda. I'm a fan and I hope to be your repeat client. read more

Have been coming here for months - my back and shoulders are in such better condition. Adrian was fantastic - definitely a true deep tissue sports massage (can be painful - definitely not for someone looking for a Swedish). It looks like he may have left which bummed me out, but Mark did my last appointment and was good too. Overall I like the membership because it holds me accountable to actually go regularly read more

I came in with my boyfriend on my birthday and the entire staff was so sweet and wished me a happy birthday! My therapist, DJ, was absolutely perfect, the service was amazing and he focused on all of my tight muscles that we discussed at the start. My boyfriend saw their therapist Alex and said it was exactly what he needed and that he was fantastic! Highly recommend DJ and Alex for major back and neck pain (or really any kind of pain!) read more

Second time here but first time getting a massage by Tiffany and omg i left this place feeling like a brand new human !!! 10/10 will request her again and overall i highly recommend this place ! i've been to multiple massage parlors and this one takes the cake . they are 100 times more informed about the muscles in your body than any place i've been to but most importantly,can efficiently knead out those pesky knots that have been living on your body rent free ! Thanks again Massage Matters ! I also recommend cupping if you carry a lot stress on your shoulders and upper body !!! read more

They have great massage therapist and it's a nice clean place. My only disappointment is that membership prices were raised while taking away two really nice perks the place had which was cbd massage oil that came with membership and gatorade. Also their website is never updated with their current massage therapist's profiles so its hard to know or remember who you're getting. This is a response to the management response- When 'claimed' it is hard to remember which therapist you're getting, I understand I can call and ask their name, however, if ive been going for many months and see a different person everytime. It's hard to keep track of who is who it would be more helpful to see a picture/profile of the therapists with their names on the website. read more