My masseuse was Alice (pronounced Alis), my husband's was Sukjai. Both of us experienced an…read moreexcellent 1 hour Swedish massage that was the perfect balance and left us both refreshed and relaxed. We will definitely become repeat customers!

Sukjai, is an experienced and strong Thai massage therapist. I have been a client here for several…read moreyears and continue to seek treatment for my physical maintenance needs; whether it might be addressing a specific issue, post work-out maintenance or simple wellness needs. Treatment time management is excellent. I have been able to be taken care of without a reservation several times; although, making a reservation is best practice. The establishment's treatment rooms are clean and comfortable. Parking might be an issue on weekdays during regular hours because this establishment shares building space with other business. I have recommended Sukjai to my Wife and friends.

This business is located inside Activate Chiropractic. There's a room set aside that belongs to…read moreYvonne, the owner of Athlete Therapy Massage. Another thing to note-- she is by appointment only! Unfortunately, it seems like I have a tendency to injure myself whenever I train and I found myself jumping from various PTs and masseuses in an attempt to feel normal again. I was so lucky to have found her. I was skeptical at first but thanks to the recommendation of a friend, she has helped me fix so many of my back and head/shoulder issues. I can now wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who has been struggling with their upper and lower body issues! Yvonne is very professional and has many years of therapeutic experience. She knows just what you need when you walk in.

I have knee, right shoulder, lower back,, of which I've had injections on all parts and physical…read moretherapy. The pain continued. I also have Diastases recti. Everything hurt, I've only gone twice and had acupuncture and massage and I feel so much better. They are all very helpful, polite and informative. I recommend highly them.

I've been meaning to do this review for sometime. I've gone to Pin Lu acupuncture, and massage…read moreabout three times now. I've had some issues with my ankle, my knee, and my elbow, and after working with this business, I've found that not only is the quality of care extremely high, they are also very professional, very friendly, very efficient, and also extremely nice. Their prices are reasonable, and most importantly they are available around my schedule. I usually can only come on the weekends and they are able to accommodate me. The doctor and all of the therapist are extremely knowledgeable and accommodating, and I highly recommend this business.

Nice staff. Did not feel rushed. Massage was great and the price was less than others who do not…read moregive nearly as good massages. Listened to requests for less pressure, which a lot of places don't. Will definitely return.

Just what I wanted!! Face head and neck! Available appt, reasonable price very good service!read more

I have been to the Poway location twice. The first massage I had was with Angel and her massage…read moreskills were EXCELLENT! She applies the perfect amount of pressure while also using techniques to remove the knots in my muscles without it hurting. The massage left me feeling so relaxed and renewed. The second time I went back for my massage, I asked for Angel again and she did not disappoint! Her hands are so delicate, yet really strong! I absolutely love going to Angel for my massages and will continue to ask for her each time I book an appointment with Serenity Spa in Poway. I highly recommend Angel for anyone looking to receive a really thorough, high quality, rejuvenating, relaxing massage. PS-- She's very sweet also! :)

The owner/manager is very nice and seems to be the only one that speaks English! LOL. She was…read morehelpful in leading me to the restroom and she knew my appointment time exactly. Overall, she's definitely one that cares about this establishment! I got a 90m deep tissue. I really needed it! My body is aching so much! This place is quiet and I dont hear others in their respective rooms. I told the manager (I think) what areas I needed work on and she relayed that to my masseuse. I definitely got my shoulders focused on and it was great. I really needed this relaxing moment and my kinks all kneaded out. 90m felt like 30m. Its always too fast! I will for sure think of this place when i need a massage!

I have been coming to Massage Lux for a couple years now. I'm extremely happy with the Massage care…read morethat I get. Tina is my regular masseuse and does a fabulous job. She is so sweet and always goes above and beyond to ensure that I leave feeling pampered and relaxed. Cindy is amazing as well so you can't go wrong with either of them. I also love the fact that they use coconut oil. I strive to keep toxic ingredients out of my lifestyle and definitely prefer not to have toxic ingredients being massaged into my skin so I really appreciate the use of the coconut oil. Best money spent. These ladies work hard and are priced very fairly. Tip well!!

Super affordable and great massage! Got the $65 deep tissue massage and it came with hot stones &…read morehot towels included! Cindy was really good! I'm -1 star only because the spa needs a refresh and is a bit outdated. The masseuse answered a phone call during too but I think it's because they don't have a receptionist, however the service, technique, and price makes you look past those things. I was super relaxed after & I'm definitely going to be a returning customer!

Gabe is just amazing. He listens, he's knowledgeable, and he puts you at ease every time!…read more You fully relax and melt into his table and come out on the other side, without pain or stiffness. He has been instrumental in my relief from "Tech Neck" and other neck and back issues. He helps with stretches and ideas you can do in between appointments and just helps your overall wellbeing. Would highly recommend you book regular appointments with Gabe! 12/10 !!!

Gabe is a kind, knowledgeable therapist who provided a deep‑tissue massage for a neck and shoulder…read moreissue. He quickly identified the areas that needed attention, worked to loosen the tension, and offered helpful advice for continued healing. Although I'm still experiencing some discomfort (through no fault of his), his treatment noticeably improved my muscle tightness. I look forward to booking with him again.

No longer will I drive 30 mins to get a good deep tissue or shiatsu massage! This place is awesome…read more Therapist was very well trained in shiatsu and other modalities I could tell. I got a level 10 for skill massage here and I have had literally hundreds of massages in my lifetime. Also very clean and quiet. I will be back!

My first experience here was spectacular. 5 stars. I got a prenatal massage with Jane. They had a…read morepregnancy pillow that I flipped around with me when I changed sides. It was blissful. My second experience - I booked in advance again with Jane. Someone from the spa called me to change my time 30 minutes later - no problem. I get there and I'm taken to the massage room. First problem, my therapist was NOT Jane. I was not notified on the call that the therapist was not available- wasn't even mentioned. Fine, I thought it would be ok to try someone else. The massage was sub par - didn't seem like they knew how to position me (prenatal) I had to ask for pillows for support. They used a pregnancy pillow that was tucked in with a sheet. Didn't flip the pillow around when I needed to switch sides. Overall not a good experience. I think I'm being generous with three stars. Only because that first experience with Jane was heavenly. Took off one star for the 2nd bad experience, and another star for not letting me know in advance that the therapist was not available. Really wanted to like this place. :(

I called for an appointment to have a Swedish massage. It was on the 2nd floor in a weird spot that…read moreisn't easy to find. I asked if they knew how to do a Swedish massage as advertised and was told yes. As I was getting a massage, it didn't feel like my normal Swedish massage, so I asked if she knew how to do Swedish. She said that she doesn't but can do an Asian massage but that wasn't what I wanted. Why did they already say that they could do it when they couldn't? Since I already paid, there was nothing that I could do. It was ok but not what I asked for. They also charged an extra $2 for using my credit card. I probably won't return because I didn't get what I asked for. There are so many places to choose from and you need to listen to the customer.

Always clean and the ladies are very nice and do a good job, now only if it was closer to my house…read morelol

My wife and I experienced a couples massage today at Hand & Stone. I had Meghan and she had Erica…read moreas our therapists. This is one very professional outfit. The ambience puts you right away into a state of relaxation and the owner was very friendly. The room was perfect for couples and I never experienced such a comfortable massage table. The typical massage tables are too narrow and hard. These were wider and unbelievably comfortable, they reminded me of the famous mattresses at the W hotel. Pure luxury. It was a good start that got better. Both therapists were warm and friendly. Asking all the right questions about our bodies and needs. The moment Meghan laid hands on me, I knew she had some great skills and my wife felt the same. The one hour session went by too fast. Next time will be the 90 minute session. Their list prices were actually quite competitive with the luxury like experience of a hotel spa, but the membership prices are an amazing value. And we love the membership program, there's no long 12 month commitment like all others, it's a month to month, easy cancel, low friction program. In other words, if you want a serenity like experience with a great team and truly expert therapists, this is the best value in the area. Keep up the great work!

My husband bought me the Groupon for this for what was supposed to be a relaxing first Mother's Day…read moreGift. Unfortunately, the experience wasn't totally relaxing. First, you have to call to schedule (would be nice if there was an online scheduling option). When I called, I told the woman who answered multiple times that I was using a Groupon. She kept asking me for a gift card code, to which I responded, "Well, it's a Groupon, so should I click 'Mark as Redeemed,'" she said, "yes," so I did that. I read her the code, and she said I was booked from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mind you this was a gift, so I didn't purchase it myself, and as a result, didn't know what it entailed, just that my husband said he got me a spa day. When she said it would take 3 hours, I asked what the third hour was, and she said your massage is at 1:00 p.m., and your facial is at 2:00 p.m. I reiterated my confusion (that the block of time was 3 hours, but she only discussed two treatments), and she didn't have a straight answer, and I didn't have a lot of confidence in her ability to give me one, so we ended the call, and I hoped (wrongly) that things would be taken care of. 1. Issue 1 - 20 minutes before my massage began, they texted me saying my gift card was invalid. Mind you, I repeatedly told them when booking I was using a Groupon, NOT a gift card. At that point, I was also driving, so I asked my husband to get in touch with them to resolve it. Already a little stressed over what was supposed to be my relaxing spa day. 2. Issue 2 - I was not told to arrive early to complete paperwork, nor sent any ahead of time (as I would have done it and sent it electronically). Nonetheless, I was still there 5 minutes early, but I was surprised to get paperwork. On the upside, the masseuse came out and said I didn't need to finish it so it would not cut into my massage time (nice of her). On the downside, I would have started the massage more relaxed had I been sent the paperwork ahead of time or been told to come earlier. 3. No One Knew What Treatments Were Being Done On Me: This was not my first spa day by any means. My typical experience is that one therapist knows your next treatment, and you either remain in the same room the whole time OR your therapist will lead you to the next treatment seamlessly, so you are not left guessing what to do and where to go. That was NOT the case here. When my massage ended, she told me to get dressed and meet her in the lobby. I said, "But I believe I'm supposed to have a facial, so should I get fully dressed?" She told me she would check, and then, she said it was good I told her that, to remain undressed, put the robe on, and she would get me a box and lead me to the next room for my facial. 4. Issue 4 - Next, I did my facial, but when it concluded, she likewise told me to get dressed and go to the lobby, to which I told her that I had been informed on the phone that I was having treatments until 4:00 p.m., and it was only 3:00 p.m. She, like the previous therapist, said she would go check on that. While she was checking, I checked my Groupon, which clearly stated it was for a massage, facial, AND sauna treatment. She returned and stated that I was not scheduled for anything else. I told her (1) they had explicitly told me on the phone I was booked from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and (2) I had repeatedly told them I was using a Groupon, which included a sauna session. She said she would go check again. When she returned, she was very apologetic but said the room with the sauna was being used and asked if I could return for the sauna session. I told her that I came her because my husband bought me the gift, but that the location was 20 minutes from my house, so I was not going to be returning just to use the sauna. 5. Issue 5 - I don't do facials super frequently, but I would say I have done over 10 in my life, including at the Red Door Salon in NYC. All of mine have included extractions, and none have been painful. This one, however, the extractions were very painful (to the point that I'm worried I will have bruising on my face). Other than that, Blanca was very sweet though. When I left, I still paid a tip for my therapists because my massage and facial were good. However, I left not having received all treatments that were purchased, and having had a stressful "relaxing" spa day rather than an actual relaxing one. I won't be recommending this place or returning.