Just finished my session with Paula. Not sure what's happening to my body, but I was barely able to walk yesterday. I called Paula on a whim last night and she answered her phone and schedule me for today. This is not a relaxing massage in any way. She gets down into the root of the pain. She knows her stuff! I walked away with much less pain and felt my entire body more relaxed. Paula is such a sweet and genuinely caring person. Will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

This is a Thai massage designed for improved health and healing. I really felt that Paula listened to what I told her about my pain and preferences. She was also very in tune with my body, determining which parts needed a little more TLC. After 2 full hours that included moments of pain and incredible muscle relief, I walked out feeling relaxed and a bit tired. After a hot bath at home and a full night of sleep - I woke up feeling AMAZING! TIP #1: The office is on the corner of S Beverly & Olympic. It's the tall white building, just south of Olympic Blvd. There is easy street parking. (The directions on Yelp / Google maps are WRONG if they direct you to S. Beverly & Brighton.) TIP #2: They accept cash only. read more

"Hey, hey Paula, I wanna marry you Hey, hey Paula, no one else could ever do I've waited so long for school to be through Paula, I can't wait no more for you" This is the song I was singing as I walked out of Paula's quiet little nook in BH. So I am not actually going to marry her, but I need her in my life! As always, I am on my hunt for the perfect, affordable massage in LA. At $50 per hour, it's totally doable. Not as cheap as Thai Town, but the quality is much better. Paula is very intuitive as the other reviewers state. She really spends time on getting out your kinks and opening up areas of soreness and tension. Instead of glazing over each body part, as many others do, she focuses on the areas you want to fix. It really is a form of physical therapy. I am saving up my dosh and counting the days until I can see her again! Tips - Cash Only @ Olympic & Beverly Drive. Pay no attention to the Yelp map, for ye shall be driven astray Parking was a breeze on a Sat night. Meters go off @ 6pm so I found a free spot directly in front. Drink warm water, and lots of it afterwards to flush out the toxins. Warm water is best because it's more gentle on your insides. I even keep a cup of decaf tea waiting for me for the drive home. read more

I've never written a review on Yelp before, but felt compelled to recommend Paula after another fantastic massage by her last night. I am six months pregnant and was barely able to walk due to sciatica in my left hip. I called and she took me the same day, and spent the full hour healing the problem in my hip. She doesn't need to be coached like other massage therapists - she just lays her hands on you and can tell the problem - then she fixes it. No messing around with full body massage unless that's what you came in for. After months of limping around at the end of the day, my sciatica is completely gone. I have been going to her for the last four years and she has helped with everything from a cramped-up foot from running around in heels at the office to a cramped post-partum back from my last pregnancy. Her full body massages are also incredibly relaxing and have been my treat to myself on my birthday on two separate years. I feel like she is my muscle doctor - she is so incredibly knowledgeable and her massages are genuinely therapeutic. It's not a spa experience - but it's also only $50/hr. A major bargain for feeling 100% the next day after you can barely walk! read more

My whole family has been going to Paula AND Victor for many years now.. I can only say that they are BOTH amazing! If you want really deep tissue and strong hands you should go to Victor.. I personally go to Paula and every time I go there with a different pain somehow Paula recognizes it,works on areas that the average person would never understand why,and magically heals it! She is just unbelievable..! I highly recommend for people with serious muscle problem and injuries. Magical... read more

I have been coming to Paula for 4 years. Consistently. Like almost every week. She is the best. Hands down. She has helped me tremendously-I can now live pain free and without taking Motrin or Aleve. You know when you meet someone that has met their true purpose in life and is living it? That is Paula and her way with her hands. I have had massages all over the world, including in Thailand and she is still the best. It is not just her massage, but her persona. She is funny, sweet, caring, loving and just a wonderful person with a true heart. You will feel happy that she is healing you and her hands are helping you. She puts her pure, good energy into your body through her hands. Note: As other reviewers have mentioned: this is not a relaxing, Swedish massage from a spa. This is therapy. This is painful at times and it will not happen overnight. But, if you stay on track and get through the pain, you will be thanking Paula. Her husband, Victor is wonderful too. I am grateful that I met Paula (by random chance) and I am looking forward to my massage tonight. read more

Paula is a genius...this is the first time in 14 years that I've been pain-free and it's all thanks to her. Please note that this is not a relaxation massage--this one may involve some mild pain or discomfort, but it's necessary in order to fix the problem. And if you're anything like me and has had a chronic problem with no relief no matter what you tried, then you'll be willing to be a little uncomfortable at times if it means you'll feel like a different person after. Now I can't say everyone will have the same hallelujah result as I did, but this is the best therapy I've ever had for my upper back problem. I only wish I had discovered Paula sooner . read more

Paula is magic. I've had debilitating back pain all my life and major spinal surgery. No one - in forty plus years - has been able to "fix" me but Paula. Not a $200 an hour physical therapist, not acupuncture, cupping, conventional body work or yoga. She works on the *source* of the pain, which she somehow magically knows. The sessions are not necessarily 'relaxing' but when you have chronic pain that's not possible anyway. Since I've found her ( I found Paula on here!) my life has absolutely changed. I just spent a week out of town - on the go - and never once thought of my back. That's epic. Paula doesn't like to "massage" so much as "fix bodies" - I'm here to say there's help for you WAAY above doctors if you're miserably 'un-fixed' - and at a reasonable price. If you're one of those people reading this now - it's your lucky day. read more

Paula is the most amazing healer in this field that I have encountered. I have been fortunate to know Paula for many years now. Whenever I have severe pain, she is the only one that can actually relieve it. I would recommend her amazing abilities to anyone in pain or just in need of an amazing massage. As others have stated Paula has an intuitive touch that finds and repairs my body. read more

This no frills massage is straight from Thailand. Located in the Star Waxing Salon - Paula rents a small room. For $40 an hour she will rock your world! You can't beat the magazine selection or the hershey kisses while you wait. Get your eyebrows waxed while you are there! read more

Best message ever! I had Paula's hubby, Victor, and my massage which focused on my back was wonderful! Don't go in expecting a relaxing experience-- these guys are here to help your muscles and remove tension via pressure points and eastern massage techniques. After my massage, I felt amazing...many tight spots were gone! The owners are extremely nice people. Victor actually drove us to our vehicle because the parking lot was going to close and he didn't want our car to get locked inside and we were very short on time. He didn't want us to walk, so he drove us in his car!!!! How sweet! Now that is truly fantastic customer service. read more

Paula is amazing. Her intuition and knowledge of the human body is almost superhuman. She is very passionate about helping "fix" my problems and is kind and patient. I have known her for almost 5 years and she knows exactly where I am hurting and how to help me manage the discomfort and pain. I highly recommend her to anyone experiencing problem areas or for anyone looking for an alterntative to surgery. Try Paula first! She's a miracle worker. read more

MIracle healer, Paula is amazing. In my world I would like to call her, Doc.. Doc gives you an extraordinary deep tissue and has the mastermind behind it to reconnect your mind and body. I sing the world imperfect every time I leave. read more

I HAD lower back/hip pain for two months..until I saw Victor. I can't even explain how he helped me! I really was a mess, but Victor is a miracle worker! I told him where I had pain and Victor knew exactly what to do. I went another time to have him work on my shoulders and arms. I think of all of the times I have gone for a massage and told the therapist where I had the most pain; but I still got the standard massage that was not tailored to my needs. Now, I am telling every and any one I know who has any pain to go here! As someone else said, don't expect a relaxing experience! What you can expect, is feeling A LOT better. $50 for an hour is a steal! I can't wait to do a full 2 hours! p.s. He and his wife, Paula, are super nice people too! read more

Paula is so good! I saw her for a really bad neck ache and I was literally pain free the next day. The ambiance isn't perfect though but the massage is shocking. read more

Remember when Mr Miyagi magically healed Ralph Macchaio's leg in the karate kid? I think he learned how to do that from Paula. After 3 weeks of not being able to turn my head I figured it was time to do something about it. I went to my usual thai massage place and I actually left feeling worse. I read Paula's reviews and made an appointment and she saw me the same day. She worked her magic on me (to be honest some of it hurt a little) but I stood up and immediately felt 100% better. read more

o-m-g. Paula is so so freakn amazing. I have chonic hip and shoulder pain, and am just generally sore and misalligned in so many places. Paula intuitively knows how where to apply pressure..or as she says "cure the body"...this is not a relaxing massage by any means. I mean, its relaxing at times, and Paula is so sweet and friendly. But this woman knows what she is doing, and makes chronic pain and body issues go away. Although I am usually weary of a massage therapist poking in places that hurt, I immediately trusted her, and she talked me through anything uncomfortable. She is def. the best massage I've ever gotten. Her price is so reasonable (50 an hour), and she's a sweetheart. read more

Paula is a healer! I had a golf injury in my neck, traps and shoulders last October and could not golf for 3 months. I would suffer from severe headaches, pain and muscle tightness. With her help she got me back to shape. Paula knew my neck, traps, shoulders were overused by my hands and arms from swining the golf golf frequently and with intensity. Now I am able to golf every week! Thank you Paula, you rock!! read more

This is my very first Yelp review, which I swore to myself that I would do if Paula could actually fix my "un-fixable" back pain. She was AMAZING, and the only answer that actually worked for me. I found her on Yelp from reading the other two reviewers who raved about her ability to heal specific pain spots. I had been suffering from a running/biking-related back injury for 2 weeks before I saw Paula. I had already been to my primary care physician, who prescribed me heavy muscle relaxants and directed me to take 2 other pain medications to "ease the suffering". My doctor then sent me to a physical therapist, who used electric shock waves on my back, in hopes of clearing circulation. Did not work. I was taking medication round the clock, including sleeping pills on really bad nights, and NOTHING was successful in healing the inflamed and spasmodic back pain--until I found Paula. When I arrived she immediately knew what was going on, and oddly enough went to my hip and my arms within 10 minutes. She hit specific pressure points in these areas, and warned me when it was going to hurt (necessary discomfort). She opened up circulation in my entire left side, and worked through muscles in my back that I didn't even know were tense. She was focused, intense, and I trusted her right away. When I walked out, I already felt great--but I wasn't convinced that it would stick just yet. She told me to go home and take a bath, drink tea, and relax for a day or two. I did exactly as she said, and here I am 5 days later still completely pain-free. I recommend her to anyone who is suffering from an injury or continuous pain--she is an extremely intuitive and talented masseuse. She took me only hours after I called, and was ready for me right when I arrived. Not to mention, this whole experience came at a price of $50--absolutely incredible for LA, and especially for the priceless results. I am forever grateful, and will definitely be a returning customer. read more

Let me start by saying I've never written a review. Ever. But I was compelled to do so for Victor. I was intrigued by this place because all of the comments rave about Paula. Paula wasn't available so I went with her husband, Victor. I'm sure Paula is terrific, but Victor hooked it up! I walked in the door with a lot of pain in my shoulders, neck and lower back. Walked out pain free. And I'm still pain free. This is definitely not a relaxing spa-type massage. It's a no-frills-all-biz type of place. Very clean facility and they get the job done. It's $50 for an hour. At these prices, I went with 2 hours. Best $100 I've spent in a very long time. I HIGHLY recommend this place. read more

Get through my trite introduction, and you'll never go anywhere else for a massage. INTRO: I have been reading Yelp! reviews for at least 5 years. I always say I'm going to write something - good and bad - but I haven't ... until now. Paula gives the best massage I have ever had. PERIOD. I have lived in DC, New York, LA, Miami, and a few other cities. No massage compares. (And I still look because I'm not in L.A. anymore!) There have been (only) a couple that are very good and come close, but certainly NOT for the price. I've also traveled to resort areas and tried massages in their "Spas." I'm talkin' Jamaica, Mexico, Hawaii, Caribbean Cruise Ships - just to name a few. Still not as good. Paula is good at everything - I started out a wimp wanting relaxing massage - great. I went to her with all kinds of sports injuries - back, neck, even a sprained ankle! - fixed. (Disclaimer - it's not necessarily fixed in an hour, but I'm convinced there's nothing she can't fix eventually.) As I started training harder in my athletic endeavors, I've had to have deeper and harder massages - as tiny as she is, she's killer strong! Finally, on occasions when I've tweaked a muscle playing something on a weekend, I've had to use Paula's husband, Victor, since she wasn't available last-minute. He is also great ... and definitely fixed my problem. THEY ALSO DO HOUSE CALLS!! ... in a reasonable radius, that is. Nowadays (living in DC), I find excuses (as if I needed any) to go to L.A. just so I can fit in a couple massages with Paula. And I see her a minimum of 2 times, depending on how long I'm in town - it's never enough. Now GO! And tell her TJ sent you! read more

If you're hurting you go to Paula. A friend recommended her to me back in January because I heard something pop in my neck. I was in so much pain and Paula has helped me through it. As well as a sprained ankle, hamstring pain, and a tight upper back. She is extremely "in-tune" with the body and knows exactly what to do for the areas you need worked out. I am so pleased I've found her. She isn't difficult to book an appointment with and is very nice. Plus, she's reasonable which is great! I'd recommend her to anyone who has pain and wants to get better. read more

Paula is the best masseuse I have ever met. She has an amazing understanding of bodies, how they work and how to fix them when something is not working right. She has gotten me moving is places that have been stuck for decades. I have never met anyone who can do what she can do. She is in a class of her own. I'm so thankful that I found her. read more

Paula is astonishing. I was crippled by a herniated disc in my lower back a couple of years ago, but regular sessions with Paula have kept me healthy and pain-free. She's very strong, knowledgeable, intuitive, and focused -- infinitely better than people who charge more than twice as much. She's a real healer, and a lovely person -- I feel very lucky to have found her, and I'm incredibly grateful for her work. read more

I have been going to Victor for several years and he offers an amazing, healing massage. I first went to him after doctors told me that the only option for my hip pain was a hip replacement. Victor worked on my legs and hips and discovered that a tendon in my thigh was responsible for the pain. After several months of weekly massages, I was pain free and had full range of movement in my hip and leg. A similar miraculous story occurred for me after a car accident and stalling out in physical therapy. My massages with Victor helped me over the hump and enabled me to greatly reduce my residual back and neck pain. The massages can be painful at times but produce unbelievable results. I would highly recommend Victor for anyone that has pain or anyone that wants incredible muscle relief. He is a miracle worker! read more

The accent here is on "Therapy". Paula is a spookily intuitive therapist and has relieved me tonight of discomfort so chronic, I felt a little weird without it. She's a very knowledgable healer - aware, connected and there to fix the problem not just work around it. I'm so grateful to have found her here on YELP. Easily the best massage I've had in LA. read more

I consider myself somewhat of a massage expert since between my back troubles and travels I have had many. Victor is without a doubt one of the most capable masseurs I have met. He not only made me feel better on the spot the effects were long lasting. For example he said the pain in my shoulder was coming from my forearm and after working on my arm extensively it totally fixed my shoulder. THats skill! I cant recommend him enough.. read more