I have been seeing Latika regularly for years at this point. I have a back injury and Latika keeps…read moreme up and running without much other intervention necessary.( Maybe the occasional chiropractor visit.) She is so knowledgeable! Don't let her small stature fool you, she is a beast and very strong. She is able to work out the toughest, biggest, deepest muscle tension. Check her out! She's the best.

Latika at Better Body Recovery…read more 1 word. Amazing I've been wanting to come here for the past several years but just never made the time. Booked for 1 hour massage Focused on upper back. She helped loosen my upper back muscles and neck. Feels like 10 pounds off my shoulders. I still need a few more sessions to correct my bad posture and knots from sitting at a desk for long hours. 10/10 massage and I feel amazing . Location: is great. Central San Diego Atmosphere: relaxing and very clean Communication: A+ + her little dog is awesome. She explained how my muscles have been tight and why my shoulders are not aligned. With a few more sessions I will see the muscles corrected. If you are looking to get tight muscles loosened, immediately feel better blood circulation and even breathing easier. This is the spot. Already booked my next session.

Had an excellent experience at this Spa. My wife and I opted for Couples Staycation experience…read more The experience started with Sauna for 20 mins. We had relaxing Facial and Foot massage. Then they gave us warm soothing tea. Then 60 mins full body oil massage. The masseuse were professional and gave relaxing massages. Definitely recommend anyone who wants to have a relaxing time with your partner. Price was also very nominal for all the experience provided. Lockers were available for storing valuables.

I really wanted to love this place, I've heard such great things. With that being said.....I did…read morenot find this experience to be very relaxing. I booked the Harmony of Bliss package which came with quite a bit of amenities, which I loved! There was no instruction on which service would occur, when, and how long. I feel like I was in the sauna forever. The food soak was nice. The head massage was okay. However, it was one big room which fit around 5 different customers. People were talking, setting up for other customers, and talking. Wasn't very relaxing. I still feel as though I still need a massage because the service was very gentle. It was nice but definitely didn't do much.

The best massage in San Diego! Very perfessional, clean and…read morenice! My back feels so much better!

This was my first professional massage and it was absolutely lovely! Both the receptionist and…read moremasseuse were warm and friendly, and it made the whole experience much less awkward than it could've been. Plus, they start and end the session by offering you water and hot tea! 10/10, I can't wait to go back!

The massages were amazing! I had a traditional Thai with cupping and my husband got a Thai deep…read moremassage with cupping. They let us be in the same room, which was great. The masseuse checked in enough to make sure I wasn't in pain and if the pressure was ok. I felt so relaxed. I would definitely come back!

My brother booked me a thai massage at this location on a whim and usually I have a few spots in…read moreClairemont that I patronize. This was a pleasant surprise! You can book online and pay online, depending on the time of day, there is decent street parking around. The place is on the 2nd floor through an unassuming door, and you are welcomed with a zen and peaceful entrance foyer. The people are friendly and attentive. My shoulder was bothering me and the massage was exactly what I needed. Definitely returning here :) Highly recommend!

Such a great wellness experience!…read more I'm so glad I found this place! I booked a 60-minute deep tissue massage and had such a relaxing experience from start to finish. Andy did my massage, and he was incredibly talented. He really knew what he was doing and worked out so much tension, but what I appreciated just as much was how respectful and professional he was throughout the entire appointment. I felt completely comfortable and taken care of. After the massage, I was able to spend unlimited time in their wellness space, which has several different rooms with different wellness benefits. It was such a nice way to extend the experience instead of feeling like you have to leave as soon as your massage is over. They're also opening hot tub and cold plunge rooms in September, which I'm already excited to come back for! The location is super convenient, right where Mission Hills meets Hillcrest, and probably one of my favorite parts - there's parking! I'll definitely be back. Such a great addition to the San Diego wellness scene!

I visited Karma this past Monday with a friend after stumbling across it on TikTok, and I'm so glad…read moreI did! It looked like such a cool, unique place, and it was only a few minutes from my apartment. I loved it so much that I brought a friend back today for another massage, and he was very impressed by how great his massage was. Parking is street parking, so it can be a little tough to find a spot. However, there is a paid parking lot directly across from the spa, which is a convenient option. We each booked a 60-minute deep tissue massage. One thing I really loved is that after your service, you can pay an additional $50 per person to enjoy all of the amenities. If you don't book a service, the day pass is $100. From the moment you arrive, the experience feels different. They take your shoes and give you slippers to wear throughout the spa. They also give you a top and shorts to put on. You have a key to a locker that you wear on your wrist. It's super convenient where you just tap it against the lock. There's a heated wooden floor and a cozy lounge area upstairs, and they serve what might be the best tea I've ever had. I definitely lost count of how many cups I drank! The massages are downstairs, while all of the amenities and different wellness rooms are upstairs. Since it was our first visit, we did the "first-time focus" wellness journey, which allowed us to experience each room. They have two different formats for the curated wellness journey, one for visual learners and one that is written. I thought this was such a cool concept. It even tells you how long you should spend in each room, and each room has information explaining the physical, mental, and emotional benefits. There's also a guided wellness experience you can participate in. *Forest Room: This room is adorable. You choose a stone that you feel drawn to, and it guides you through focusing on an intention. *Cold Room: Unfortunately, this room wasn't as cold as it should have been. We were told it should drop to around 60°, but we arrived around 11 AM and by 1 PM it was still around 68°. The room itself is super cute and has a cloud-like atmosphere though. *Himalayan Salt Room: This was probably one of my favorites because it really helped my sinuses. There's also a massage chair where you can relax while enjoying the room. *Red Light Room: They provide protective glasses for your eyes, and there's a bin where you place them afterward so they can be cleaned and reused. There are also Mugwort and Mud Rooms, and I loved that the rooms have hourglasses with different time increments. It's such a simple detail, but it encourages you to put your phone away, stop checking the time, and actually be present. There's also a snack area stocked with individual packets of Asian snacks, Chex Mix, nuts, and lemon water. The dressing room area is also really nice. They have showers with multiple showerheads, which made for a very relaxing shower after the spa experience. They provide body wash, shampoo, and conditioner along with toothbrushes, blow dryers, deodorant, and pretty much everything you need to get ready afterward. Another really unique feature is the intention wall. You can write something you want to manifest and post it on the wall. At the end of the month, they take the intentions down and hold a little ceremony of sorts to help manifest them. I thought that was such a beautiful touch. And the deep tissue massage was absolutely phenomenal. My therapist used great pressure and really focused on pressure points, leaving me feeling incredibly relaxed afterward. Overall, Karma was an incredible experience and such a perfect reset. From the thoughtful wellness journey and unique rooms to the amazing massage, tea, snacks, and relaxing atmosphere. There are so many little details that make this place special.

Booked via their online system. Simple and fast. I had Star as my massage therapist. Firm and…read moreeffective in getting my shoulder knots out. Great at stretching my back out. I recommend this place.

My husband and I booked a 90 minute appointment for our first time trying Thai massage. I have my…read morego-to place where I get sports massages but I was curious to try out Thai. We both enjoyed our time! Parking: They have their own parking lot, though it's a bit smaller. We booked on a Saturday appointment at 12pm and there were only a few spots left. They only have one entrance, so they don't connect from the main parking lot behind-- just a heads up. Price: $100 for 90 minutes or $95 if cash-- which is a great price. We signed up for the $10 discount for first timers and put the code in when we booked online. But upon check in, they told us that the code only works for Monday-Thursday, which was disappointing since that wasn't listed anywhere on their website nor was it mentioned when we booked. Experience: We were in a couples room and there seemed to be a handful of rooms available. Shout out to Polly and Sara for being our therapists! They did a great job and they really dug in my problem areas. I enjoy medium to hard pressure and Polly delivered. What stood out to me the most was that after being on our back, they put Peppermint essential oil on our neck and shoulder, which felt amazing! At any other massages, my sinuses are usually so stuffy when I flip on my back but the essential oil cleared everything up. I'd like to point out however that the walls are very thin. So when people walked down the hall, you can hear them talking. Afterwards, they served tea and water. Overall: We enjoyed our first time getting Thai massage and we'd consider coming back again!

It's not good. It is expensive for how not good it is…read more Worst part is the parking. It's als near a park making it creepy.

Was having persistent back pain and glad I called to schedule at Osaka. Corner place that has been…read morein business 60 years. My therapist, Julie, was outstanding. She asked where I needed attention then she went to work on my back, shoulders and legs. I think I actually dozed off. The hour appointment was exactly what I needed. Under a hundred bucks and I was cured. Tipped Julie nicely. Quiet old place with character. Got lucky on parking across the street. Highly recommend to anyone seeking a great massage experience.

I used to think all massages were more or less the same until I met Killian. After dozens of…read moremediocre sessions at big-name chains, Killian was the first therapist who truly made a difference. I'm so glad I followed him to his own practice in Mission Valley. Not only is the value incredible, but the quality is unmatched. Killian is so nice and always asks for feedback to ensure the pressure is exactly right (I get medium pressure). The office is in a vintage Mission Valley building by Benihana - if you feel like you're in the wrong spot, you've found it! I am so grateful to have found him and am already looking forward to my next session.

***warning for class pass bookings ***…read more Killian cancelled on me less than two hours before my appointment without explanation. This is on the day before my class pass credit cycle renews so I am now unable to use the class pass credits because I have too many to roll forward. I had this massage booked for a week and was very much looking forward to it. I do not know Killian and cannot speak on his massage but I would warn against booking on class pass with this massage therapist.

A comfortable, quiet environment. If you arrive early for a treatment, the waiting lounge is a nice…read moreplace to relax. Front desk staff was welcoming, courteous, and efficient. Kit did a great job working out knots in my back and increasing mobility in my neck. A great choice for a massage.

Time for a little review update. With a change in schedule, over the past few months I had the…read moreopportunity to try a different Massage Therapist at the Knotstop -Itzel! She is a true healer, and is very gifted in treating lingering injuries. I've been grappling with arthritis in my hands, and have an old shoulder injury that keeps dragging me down. Itzel does great pressure point work and also active stretches that have been very beneficial to my healing. She is professional, courteous, and superhumanly strong! I'm very grateful to have exceptional care at the Knotstop with Itzel and Ryan! Pro tip, treat yourself to the membership. I get the 90 minute massage deal for $135 for deep tissue, you can't beat it! Also, for a more chill experience, check out when you check in! That way you don't have to go to the front desk twice. I square up at the front desk when I check in, that way, I don't have to go back after my massage and deal with any details. I always tip my Massage Therapist in cash after the appointment.

This place is a rip off and will scam you for money…read more I went in with my son asked for 30 min massage for both of us. The guy agreed and told us to go to the table. As I was getting the massage the guy kept asking 40, 50. I was lying on the table face down and couldn't understand him. I had to pop my head up and say 30. He kept doing this and the other guys would be speaking back and forth in their language. At the end when I was checking out they charged us for a 40 min massage and $10 tip each. I was so fed up I agreed. It was not a 40 min massage. I literally had to tell the guy lighter pressure every other minute. The massage was uncomfortable and hurt and times when he would apply pressure. It was not a body massage it was a pressure release of some sort that was painful. I feel like this is a dirty tactic they use to rip people off. Not satisfied on how they trick an haggle you into taking your money for less time you agreed on. Will not go in ever again. Make sure you use a timer and tell all of the workers the time of massage you want if you go in.

This is the type of massage I LOVE. It's not for the general population here but I lived in Eastern…read moreAsia and this is the REAL and amazing deep tissue chair massage I absolutely appreciate. Left there with lots of knots mitigated and feeling so much better after having a tense back for days.