I work with computers and as a result of COVID found myself working long hours in front of a…read morecomputer. Over time I developed a tightening neck and shoulder and back pain. I realized I needed of a professional therapeutic massage therapist to get back to a good place. I did some research on yelp and was very impressed with the comments I found about April and Santee Massage. The office complex where April's business Santee Massage is close to the Ramada Inn in Santee. Her office is easy to find, it is the first office on the left (lower level). She shares this location with two talented acupuncture specialists. When you meet April you will find she is very personable and smart. She has over ten years of experience and has gone to school far surpassing time studying massage techniques off many studying this field. She is an expert. Before starting to work on me April asked targeted questions that came from over ten years experience. These questions helped her maximize the time she she spent doing the therapeutic massage. The detail of the questions let me know I was in good experienced hands. Some issues she covered were asking me If I wanted targeted massage specific to my areas in pain verses general massage. The massages was given Small office room one well suited with lights that can be dimmed and aromas to help enhance the therapeutic massage experience. She has a high quality table with a light blanket and sheet below. She even has fans that give a reassuring breeze while she works. Her skill has lead to many returning customers. As she worked on me I could see that her high reviews on Yelp were well deserved. She obviously knows what she is doing. She works with her hands following a guided plan. In her head Her pre-questions now act as a map she uses to move from one area to the next. She worked not only on areas that were causing me pain but also other areas as well. She explained to me how everything when it comes to your body and pain is interrelated. She had special methods she knows like holding up my legs up and folding them towards the main frame of my body relieving tension in my lower back (genius). All her training and knowledge she has gained in those ten years is paying off. From start to end April is very thorough she made sure as she worked that I was ok and not in pain from any of the work she was doing. She adjusted her techniques as needed. From my first appointment I can say April shows a sincere interest in wanting to help. She, because she is good is very busy. You may need a couple of weeks to be able to see her. Post massage: The overall experience was better than expected. I am very happy with the overall results. Yes I am a bit sore, but that is a good thing and to be expected, I think. She makes no promises but is so efficient at what she does that I truly believe she will be successful in helping me over time. Her prices are fair. I plan on seeng her for more sessions until my pain is under control. I fully believe April will using her skills help me feel a lot better. I highly recommend her. She has proven to me that she is very good at what she does.

Amazing reiki session!!! Thank you so much for the energy healing, I can't wait to implement some…read morenew tricks and experience all the benefits! Highly recommend April!!!

So glad I discovered this place. Great massage and super friendly staff. The facility is very clean…read moreand relaxing, and the prices are quite reasonable. I will definitely be back.

I had a wonderful experience at Buri Thai Therapeutic and cannot say enough good things about this…read moreplace. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed, comfortable, and completely at ease. The atmosphere is calm, clean, and relaxing, making it the perfect place to unwind. I want to give a very special thank you to BB, the owner and my massage therapist, who was absolutely amazing. She is incredibly kind, polite, and genuinely caring, and you can truly feel the passion she has for her work. She made sure I was comfortable the entire time and was very attentive, always checking in to make sure the pressure was just right. BB is highly skilled and professional, and her gentle yet effective approach helped me fully relax and feel so much better by the end of my session. I left feeling refreshed, relieved, and truly taken care of. What sets Buri Thai Therapeutic apart is the genuine care and personal attention you receive. I am so thankful I chose this place and will definitely be returning. I highly recommend Buri Thai Therapeutic to anyone looking for a professional and truly therapeutic massage.

I'm so thankful to have found Franchesca here in Alpine. I relocated here from Downtown and was…read morehesitant to find all new "people"...I actually continued to drive downtown for years to see someone I knew and trusted for massage. Finally I decided to get practical and try someone local - I'm so glad I did. I have experienced different types of massage therapy, cupping, acupuncture, etc all over the world and Franchesca is as good a practitioner as anywhere I've been, at any price. She is thoughtful, really listens to your concerns, and is just a great person to spend the time with. She has worked wonders with the back and shoulder pain I've picked up working from a non-ergonomic home office and helped with some other chronic issues as well. I noticed there have been comments about scheduling - yes, she is super popular for good reason! But if you're a regular client and you schedule in advance I haven't found it to take any longer than anywhere else. Honestly, I'd rather wait a few days for an appointment and have an experience I know will be worth the time and money. Definitely a 5 star business I'm so glad is in Alpine!

Just had my first massage with Franchesca, booked 90-minutes. This by far was the best massage I've…read morehad in years. She was professional, gentle, quiet (yes, I fell asleep a few times), and her pressure was exactly what I needed. The heated table was a plus too! This was the deepest I've relaxed in a very long time; had to buy a couple 90-minute gift certificates for my wife. Can't for her to experience it.

" Wendy Uses Many Combo Massage Methods "…read more I went to see Wendy today at Therapeutic Massage By Wendy in El Cajon. Wendy greeted me very nicely, and asked me many questions about the parts of my body that needed attention. I was having a 90 minute massage. Wendy's massage room was large, very clean, and decorated very nicely. Her massage table was also very comfortable. Wendy uses many different types of massage methods all over your body to help the individual sections of your body to relax and feel better. She used Shiatsu pressure point massage, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Thai, Swedish and Craniosacral massage therapy all throughout my 90 minute massage. It was great to see a massage therapist using so many different types of massage therapy to help the customer feel the best they can feel. Normal massage Therapist only have 1 or 2 styles of massages they use on your body. The 90 minutes was so relaxing, and my stiff body parts felt so much better than they did when I entered the building. I will be bringing my wife back to see Wendy because of how Through Wendy was with the massage. Wendy did a nice job !

THE best massage I've had in my life; Due to a pinched nerve…read moreWendy's was my third one in a week; including an acupuncture session. Wendy's hands are magic!! I definitely will be coming back!!

NEKIA HANDS DOWN THE BEST in the business! Freestyle massage is what she offers, meaning she…read moredoesn't have the conventional 15-20 min. on each side. Every review on here speaks nothing but wonders because she is wonderful! I teach fitness/yoga classes, and see her when i need a good adjustment when yoga isn't enough. She is able to find rooted issues without me having to say much. She brings intuition to the massage catering specifically to MY body needs. Considering her amazing work, her prices are very reasonable. I sent my hubby to her to help him fix a shoulder injury from a Spartan Race. Prior to Nekia, I sent him somewhere else, when he mentioned the shoulder situation they didn't even touch the shoulder area! Nekia, within the FIRST visit was able to adjust, and within just a few visits he was back to normal. My hubby, brother in law and sister in law go to Nekia on a regular basis. We all live an active lifestyle, so Nekia definitely knows how to take care of us! I've recommended students of mine to her that also now see her on a regular basis. Give her a try... even if your appointment is a week or so ahead, WORHT THE WAIT! TIP: Book your next appointment before leaving the salon (she works out of a Hair Salon, i also get my hair there).

Nekia was everything I didn't know I needed in a massage. I've been having issues with my arms and…read moreshe traced the source deeper. By the time the hour was done my body really loosened. She put me at ease and her calmness and love opened up For me to easily trust her. I highly recommend her to everyone!

I've been a client for about a year and a half and couldn't recommend Christina more! She is…read moreextremely knowledgeable about anatomy and really understands how the muscles work and connect. She always knows exactly where I need work and I always leave feeling so much better. She's also incredibly reliable and always on time. Definitely the best massage therapist I've been to!

I had the best massage ever from Cristina. She is extremely talented! She was really tentative to…read morethe problem areas I told her about and she really made sure that she thoroughly worked through each area paying extra attention to any high tension areas. I have a lot of chronic pain and left feeling completely refreshed. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs pain relief or wants to just relax and unwind. Thank you Cristina, for such an amazing experience!

I came to get a massage yesterday because I was having terrible shoulder pain. I had an okay…read moreexperience but would come back. Here's what went right and wrong: Pros: -They were able to squeeze me in immediately. -Pricing is fair/decent. -Facility is clean and accepts credit card. Cons: -They never asked me what kind of massage I wanted, and there is definitely a huge language barrier. I told her I wanted deep tissue, with as much pressure as she could possibly do, and to spend the entire time on my back and shoulders. What I got instead was a 1 hour Swedish style full body massage. Because she didn't do the full hour on my shoulder like I specifically requested, my shoulder feels a little better but not completely... -There was a lack of instructions, likely due to the language issue. Most massage places will ask you once you walk into the room where you feel pain, then, they will tell you what level to undress to, where to leave your things, etc. That was not my experience. She literally walked me into the room, and then, closed the sliding door and gave me zero instructions. -There wasn't great privacy. I don't really care, but every other massage place I have been to is very careful not to expose your breasts or have the door open while you are not fully clothed. Again, that was not my experience here. Instead of a sheet to cover my body on the massage table, they gave me a body sized towel that really only covered my butt if I put it horizontally. Then, she came in as I was getting dressed, and I was in my bra, and she went to get me water with the door open. Overall, it was a good massage, and if I was in a pinch, I would return, but I'm honestly pretty surprised this place has all 5 star reviews, most of which are super recent, given I know others would be much more bothered by my experience than I was.

Pain and stress gone! A high-end massage facility. Slightly…read moremore expensive but worth it. Very professional. Super clean, refined soothing environment. Ask for Susan. She has Traditional Chinese Medicine training. Will identify and remove all the ailments in your body.

A friend gave me a gift certificate so I booked a massage for wellness. I was greeted by Heather…read morewho welcomed me into a clean mellow space. Instantly I felt the good energy of the space and noticed the yoga room to the right. Heather is easy to talk to friendly and professional. She's also got a great sense of humor. Once I voiced some troubled spots I'd like to concentrate on Heather listened to my request and as soon as she began I could tell she was an excellent masseuse. The pressure was perfect but she really understands the physiology of the body. I like her method and technique. It's soothing, therapeutic and part sports medicine I felt. I've never left a massage feeling that calm and aligned. Typically I only feel aligned when I leave my chiropractor after getting an adjustment. Heather is methodical in her approach. She made some suggestions and I took her up on those. I'm now one of her regular customers because she is that good. Highly recommend gifting a gift certificate as my friend had done for me. I've tried her CBD oil massages and I now prefer that over a regular massage. The oil for for me works better on the muscles and ligaments. Nonetheless, it feels better on the body overall. Her office is easy to find and the building has it's own parking so you have no worries there. Health is true wealth. So book an appointment with Heather and live a healthy life. Mel M Yelp 19:9

The Absolute Best Massage I've ever had, Heather is magnificent and her skills and techniques…read moresurpass every other massage therapist I've experienced. Heather is kind and detailed in making you feel comfortable and relaxed. I highly recommend paying her a visit, you won't regret it.