I did not have the opportunity of getting a massage. This review is based off of the owners customer service and communication. I first contacted "The Massage Dude" on 8/12 through yelp to request an appointment and inform him of my issues. He gave me some information and I set the appointment up for this week, 8/19 at 4pm. We went back and forth about his availability. And I understood he was very busy because he has GREAT reviews so duh, why wouldn't he be booked up. Fast forward to a day or two after I scheduled the appointment. He sends me a text messages stating that he has to push my appointment back to "7-8". I informed him I could not do it that late and asked if he had any other availability. I got no response. A day later I texted him and asked the same question. He apologized for the delay and said he was moving things around to fit me in. Fine, I let him be for the weekend. Hoping to hear back so I can plan my week around this massage that I seriously need! And unfortunately still nothing. So, I reached out to him one last time, via text, to inquire about his availability. I can see that he has read my text. But has still failed to respond. At the very least, it would have been nice to get some type of response letting me know he was not able to fit me in. Not just straight up ignoring me. Now, for me and whomever else still cares about customer service, you have lost a potential client. We are all busy. But as a business owner, it is your responsibility to communicate effectively. Especially if you are in the business of "healing". You wasted my time, and now I have to search for another option for pain relief! read more

If you are looking to heal, you have found the spot. SERIOUSLY. i wish SO bad i would have came to Fred when i was first seeking help for my pain. I would have saved SO much money, time and agony if i would have. I had a 90 min session for upper body and then another 90 min session for the lower body ** e v e r y t h i n g is c o n n e c t e d** i have SO much pain relief from my extremely tight muscles from working at a desk for massive amounts of hours. I have also been having issues with my tight muscles pulling my rib out of place over and over - and i expressed that i went to the chiropractor and he still couldnt seem to get this rib, so he took a try at pushing on it and he popped it right back into place for me so that was greatly appreciated!! i wish i hadnt just moved away so i could continue to see Fred, but just in those two sessions i had some serious relief!! He also sent me a playlist of youtube videos on correcting my posture. He truly wants you better ASAP! Great friendly communicator also! ps: be prepared for pain! but this is the type of pain that leads to deep healing! read more

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I got my fiancé a massage a while ago and he was very happy with Massage dude. He was on time, very friendly and professional. read more

The Massage Dude - Cupping - Massage Therapy Near Me - Riverside, California

Just did my second session with Fred last night and I feel like a new man already after two. He is extremely knowledgeable and will tell you what and why you are doing something and the benefits of it. He knows how to find the problem areas and really work them. Don't come expecting a zen experience, it's a little uncomfortable but in a good way. I would give him ten stars if I could. Will definitely keep buying packages for a long time. read more

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First saw Fred at Definition massage, and man I had great pain relief days after my session. With Covid they have been closed many months now. When I found Fred had his own business, I made appointment. I will tell you if you are looking for stretch your muscles out , pain relief this is the place to go . If you are looking for a gentle relaxing massage not the place for you. End of day you go to get a massage to relieve pain, so a-little suffering to feel a ton of relief is so worth it. read more

As a personal trainer and men's physique competitor, my muscles are in a constant demand for work and performance. Fred's proficient services for massage therapy and cupping, helped my muscles feel relaxed, renewed, and stress-free! I very much appreciate his strength in each deep tissue massage therapy session. This coupled with his knowledge of muscle function and anatomy, Fred is able to stimulate and activate my target muscles during the cupping session, which illicit a greater response and sensation. I highly recommend Fred TMD to anyone who is experiences any type of muscle soreness/pain/or general stress. His wide variety of high quality services offered, will surely fit your health needs. read more

Fred is the man!!!! Honestly where has this dude been all my life? If you're suffering from any aches and pains....this is the guy for you! read more

The Massage Dude - Where has this dude been all my life? Hands-down Fred gets five stars. Looking forward to my next session. - Massage Therapy Near Me - Riverside, California

I bought a session for my dad, then my dad bought a package because the massage helped with his back pain and sciatica and he was very attentive. read more

I've been going to Fred for a while now whenever my lowerback and shoulders flare up. It feels unpleasant at first while you're getting a sport massage but the magic happens afterwards when you don't feel that nagging pain from your knotted muscles and increased mobility. I probably would be living in pain on the daily if I don't get a massage from Fred. read more

Super excited that my daughter and I found this dude!!! He is very knowledgeable of the different techniques. Very patient. And very good!!! If your looking to ONLY feel good and not fix any of the problems you may face. He is not the masseuse for you. He really takes his time to address the issues your body may be facing. He is going to be a great asset to my daughter and I team!!! read more

When it comes to sports therapy Fred is THE DUDE!!! He doesn't just fix you he gives you the tools you need to maintain your progress. I am very pleased with the service and information he provides, it keeps me health to continue training and competing at my full potential read more

Fred was OUTSTANDING! My upper back and arms had been extremely inflamed for months, after 1 visit it's already so much better!! I Highly recommend Fred! I will be a regular! read more

I was dealing with a migraine almost a week before going to see Fred. Let him know what was bothering me, and I got an hour massage. When I left, my headache had eased up immensely and slowly faded the rest of the day. read more

I highly recommend this guy. He knows about your muscles and knows exactly where to apply pressure.

Highly recommend The Massage Dude! My 12 year old daughter went in with shoulder pain from competitive swim. He focused on her shoulders/back and was able to workout the tension with a deep tissue massage and cupping. He knew exactly where she was hurting and where to focus on! He showed my daughter some stretches she could do to help. He explained everything and made us feel very comfortable. She left feeling happy and more relaxed! read more

The Massage Dude - Massage and cupping - Massage Therapy Near Me - Riverside, California

I started coming to see Frederick about 2 months. My range of motion was horrible. I contacted Frederick and I was nervous about cupping but he made me feel comfortable. He explains thoroughly on what is the problem and exactly where your range of motion should be. My shoulders hasn't felt this great since I was in my 20s. I religiously set my appointments for every 2 weeks but my range of motion improve so much I see him now 4-5 weeks. That's his goal, he wants you to be able to move and feel healthy. I'm so grateful for him and what he has done for me. The prices are reasonable and he takes his time to make sure you feel better than when you came in. Thank you so much Frederick aka massage dude read more

Very Knowledgeable great guy that will help you from body aches to muscle recovery. I highly recommend him for anyone that wants a high quality massage read more

I had the pleasure of meeting The Massage Dude today. I heard about him through Facebook. I'm all about reviews and a lot of people had nothing but great things to say about him. I recently sprained my lower back and decided to give him a call because I needed immediate relief due to leaving on vacation. Once there, I told him about the pain I have on the bottom of my feet. He was able to do cupping and blade relief on my feet. He also worked on my back and shoulders. We weren't able to do cupping on my back due to me leaving on vacation (don't want to walk around at the beach with cup marks), but I can't wait to try this on my back next time I see him. This is no walk in the park! The amount of pain I felt as he was releasing all the built up tension is indescribable. I was trying my best to hold back my tears. But the relief I felt after made this experience so worth it. The Massage Dude is definitely stuck with me! I can't wait to continue seeing him so he can get my body back to being pain free. Book an appointment with him, you will not be disappointed!!!!! read more