I seriously cannot say enough good things about Neille. I was out visiting friends in San Diego and have had chronic back/hip/shoulder/neck problems and multiple surgeries over the last decade. I decided to see if Neille could squeeze me in while I was out there. He got back to me super promptly and accommodated my scheduling needs on short notice. He had me fill out some paperwork on what my body concerns were--there were many, and he actually read it, asked me questions, had me stand squarely and gave me his initial input about problem areas. I had an hour and a half session that was spent primarily on my hips, pelvic area, glutes and lower back. I have never been to a body work professional who is so thorough and has such an amazing understanding of the body. I have to say that a little over a month later and Neille really fixed my body. I have suffered from chronic pain and have been to dozens of massage therapists, chiropractors, doctors, etc. and no one else has been able to do anything but provide a short-term fix and a band aid to the pain. He recommended structural and posture issues I was having to be aware of and recommended that I start doing yoga again to help with the adjustments he made. I'm very active and had gotten my body into such a knotted mess that I wasn't sure there was any coming back from it--but it appears there was. I have never felt better and my excruciating sciatica and pelvic pain that was keeping me awake at night, not allowing me to sit at my desk for more than an hour at a time and just generally wrecking the overall well-being of my body has disappeared! I will for sure be going back to Neille anytime that I am in California. I cannot recommend him enough if you are having any kind of serious pain or issues with your body, stop shopping around go see him! read more

Neille continually blows me away and I've had a lot of massage with a lot of therapists in my life. Neille is an expert bodyworker, a TMJ specialist, and a master masseuse. First of all, Neille is a TMJ Specialist and Expert. I would highly recommend his skills for any area of your body, but I have never been able to find anyone after searching high and low, who has such a knack and breadth of expertise for addressing TMJ issues, headaches, or general pain in the jaw, neck, and shoulders. He seems to have a natural intuition for what is tight and what needs work. I have literally walked in with my neck and jaw completely in knots and unable to move, and left feeling like a new person. He will assess your overall gait and alignment and hone in on the areas that need attention. He applies the perfect amount of pressure. He knows moves and techniques I have never experienced before or knew existed. He was born with a gift, a rare gift, and he is a genuine expert in his field. Whether you have TMJ pain or jaw issues or pain anywhere in your body, Neille will not only bring you major relief through his amazing bodywork but will also give you expert advice and helpful tips for how to stretch and keep your issues at bay. I cannot recommend him enough. read more

Neille is a magician with his hands and I couldn't recommend him more. He is extremely thorough, understands body alignment and what is required to heal the body. He is also an amazing human being that takes the time to check-in and formulate a holistic approach. He is knowledgeable, professional, has excellent communication skills, and provides the type of atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable. I highly recommend him when anything starts to feel out of place as well as for general body maintenance. read more

Neil is a master healer and a good guy. His personality comes through in his healing work.

Had terrible sciatic pain and trouble walking. I limped into my one hour session and walked out with a straight back! What a huge relief! I recommend this place to anyone with sciatic pain!! read more

It's tough to know where to begin when writing a review of Neille. In short, I 100% recommend Neille's services, especially if you experience problems from physical trauma or some sort of chronic pain. I'll keep my review as short as possible. I was in a traumatic car accident in November 2007. After working my hardest for a year, the doctors and physical therapists had nothing left to offer me. I was told the pain and limp that I had would be a part of my life forever. As a 24 year old man at the time, I wasn't satisfied. I did a little research and made some phone calls to see what else was out there. Somehow I was led to Neille. This was the best thing that could have happened. Neille's characteristics and personality make him the perfect therapists for someone suffering from chronic pain and physical problems. From my experience, I know that Neille takes each client's ailments extremely seriously. Before and after each appointment, Neille did a valuation of my problems and progress. He would identify problem areas and come up with a plan to fix them. I worked with Neille twice a week for about a year before he moved to San Diego. The improvements in my life made possible through Neille can't be valued. My pain (hamstring, calf, knee, lower back, shoulder, etc.) is no longer chronic and is very manageable. I can walk smoothly, without a limp and for long distances, which was not possible prior to meeting Neille. As a young therapist, Neille may not have known what he was getting himself into when I asked for his help on my extensive injuries. However, Neille's intelligence, work ethic and understanding of the body led to almost immediate results and an even better long term outcome. Neille's "sixth sense" to know what is wrong, coupled with his curious nature, which leads him to study up on how to treat your problem, makes him a top physical therapist. Neille makes your long term health, comfort and well being a topic that he takes personally. When Neille moved to San Diego, I was a little upset, but he used his network to find the right therapists to work with me in his absence. I have continued to improve exponentially. I owe that all to Neille. He is an immensely skilled therapist and an even better person. GO SEE NEILLE! read more

I've had TMJ for years and it got to the point where I didn't even know what it was like to not have clicking in my jaw. Neille changed all of that. I am forever grateful, and I hope he can keep helping more people. He is so knowledgeable. An expert. read more

Dru was absolutely amazing! I got a deep tissue massage and it was no joke! I strained a muscle in my back several weeks back and have had terrible pain from that and in my jaw from grinding my teeth at night from the pain. I haven't been able to move around for at least a month. After getting my massage last night I woke up feeling fantastic! I can actually move around again and have felt tremendous relief in my lower back. If you can hang in for the deep tissue massage its totally worth it. He said it best - would you rather feel good for an hour during your massage or from a whole month after?! This is far beyond just a relaxing massage. Perfect for working out any sore muscles from injury or hard work outs!! read more

Dru was fantastic! I found a 'Groupon Now' on my day off, and it was relatively inexpensive for a whole hour's worth of massage. I got somewhat lost on my way in (Ms. Geographically Challenged, here), but Dru walked me through where to go and was very patient. [BTW it is unmarked from the front, you walk into the sort of courtyard.] He even gave me a few minutes in the waiting room before whisking me away, so I had a chance to sit and unwind. Because I was late he could have rushed through or skipped the preliminary Q&A but nope! Was very thorough in order to figure out where on my body to work =) Also, he's very nice, sociable and genuine and I always had a positive vibe! The massage itself was excellent! I asked him to "try to hurt me" (haha) meaning don't be afraid to get deep in there. And he definitely worked it out! Snippets of conversation throughout, some of which was him correctly inferring some of the bad habits that negatively affect my back. There were points where I asked him to go a tiny bit lighter, but you can ask him to go as soft as you like in general. The massage part, not including the part where he gathered the info, was a full 60 minutes! He definitely went above and beyond across the board =) It was phenomenal, and the day after, as he'd warned, I was somewhat sore. It's like working out: you're doing things to your muscles you're not used to! I just used a little ice and heat and a bit of pain medicine and the second day I was like a new person! Seriously. Magical. Great job Dru! read more

I made a last minute appointment here based on awesome Yelp reviews and the Groupon they had running at the time (They still may have it, not sure, definitely worth asking how long it will be running!),. My mom was in town from Boston, and her Chiropractor had told her she had to get a massage while she was visiting me. I called A New Body and asked if we could get simultaneous appointments. Although Neil is only one person, he asked another guy who works in the office to take the time to do another massage at the same time. He agreed. So nice of them and very accommodating. After filling out the health questionnaire, I went back into the room where Neil asked what I was hoping to get out of the massage. He listened to everything I had said, and did that exactly. At the end, he even told me it was clear that I needed to stretch more, and got me a foam roller and gave me some tips to help my body not be destroyed by the time I am 35 hehehe (oops). I was also thrilled that he didn't talk to me the whole time like during my last massage experience (at a different place). I mean, if I had talked to him, he would have answered, but he took my silence as a queue (thank you, this is what every masseuse should really do! I just wanna pass out for a little while!). I would definitely go here again! read more

Neille is a genius at what he does. I describe him as a "structural body worker" rather than a massage therapist because he literally looks at the body and can tell what's off and how to bring all the parts back together into balance. He uses some of the most unusual techniques I've experienced, and I've been to MANY therapists (and was trained as a bodyworker myself.) He literally helped put me back together again last year at a point when I was in so much pain I thought I might have to stop working. GO SEE HIM if you are frustrated/at an impasse with your current physical therapy/massage therapy/chronic pain or injury recovery. I am confident he can help! :) read more

I had been experiencing leg pain for two years, with increasing pain over the past few months radiating up my leg and thought it was my hip. I found A New Body Massage online, made an appointment today, and for the first time in two years feel relief and pain free. I can walk again, without discomfort, just a tiny bit, but nothing compared to before. Neille was extremely skillful, patient, caring, professional, and very accommodating to me during the treatment, making sure I would notify him if the massage discomfort was too much. He was able to diagnose the source of my problem - my foot. I feel that Neille's magic hands and expertise cured me of unbearable pain. I am extremely pleased with my result, and you will be, also. I HIGHLY recommend him and will return for any body aches and pains and will recommend him to my friends and family. My treatment was OUTSTANDING!!!! This is one happy day for me. Thanks, again, Neille. read more

Dru was my masseuse for my first time at A New Body Massage a couple of weeks ago and he was spot on! A little bit of my background: I have had sciatic issues on and off for around 3 years. In the past couple of years I have become very active since joining the life-altering Weight Watchers program (gym, hiking, yoga, and running). Earlier this year I pulled a hamstring doing sprints at the gym and it affected my training for the recent Rock N' Roll 1/2 marathon but I toned down the activity and let it heal. Towards the end of my training for the 1/2 marathon I began having problems with my IT band and had to rest the whole entire week before the big day. Not to mention I sit at a computer all day so I experience relentless shoulder & neck pain. Needless to say, I have been hittin' it hard, not properly stretching/icing when I should, and my body has been a wreck! Before we began our session Dru and I sat down to go over all these problem areas and he said, "we've got a lot of work to do here." Mind you, I had Yelped many locations before deciding to come here. I needed MAJOR help and was not looking for the "fluffy" type of massage. Dru has such an organic sense of the body & extensive knowledge of the anatomy that I felt completely at ease when he went to work. He was able to deduce that I don't drink enough water and was a coffee drinker by the tightness and solidity of my muscles. Maybe it seems like common sense to some but I was impressed! He was thoroughly attentive to my needs and executed wonderful deep tissue techniques to help relieve my aches & pains. I will say, he fully warned me that this was going to be a lot of work and some pain to help make the existing pain go away. I was already aware that I needed some good digging into those muscles but, oh man, it hurt so good!!! Now, I have never been one to have a conversation during a massage but he has such a comfortable vibe and I was so interested in the things he had to say about what was happening with my muscles that I couldn't shut up! He has such a kind, warm, inviting personality and we talked about anything from my pulled hamstring, to foam rollers, to Disney movies, to his philosophy on massage; it was extraordinarily relaxing and I felt the most comfortable I have ever felt during a massage even through that deep tissue torture! When the session was over I felt like I could move again, like my body could BREATHE; I felt replenished and my nerves with buzzing with amazing energy. Like another Yelper posted, Dru did say I would definitely have some sore muscles and the next day I definitely did. He told me to drink at least two glasses of water before going to bed and I did! He also said when I got home to ice my sacrum, which I agreed to do. On my drive home, I was having some lower back pain, similar to my sciatic issues, and I was a little worried. I thought to myself, "maybe he hit a nerve or just dug a little too hard?" When I got home, I did as he said and the INSTANT I applied the ice my pain was relieved. I was blown away. I think sometimes, as human beings, our egos speak louder than our natural instincts. I can only imagine, if I hadn't followed Dru's instructions, what pain I would have kept myself in and it 100% certified my opinion that Dru really knows what he's doing! All in all, my experience at A New Body Massage with Dru was above and beyond what I expected and I fully intend on going back as often as I can. The prices are right for the service and the past two weeks I have absolutely raved about Dru to everyone I know. GO. HERE. You will not regret it. THANK YOU DRU!!! :) read more

I've suffered from tension headaches and neck pain due to my sleeping positions and stress, so I knew I needed major help! Neille quickly pinpointed that my left hip was sitting slightly forward than my right, and explained how it was contributing to my pain. He worked on my hip, neck, and shoulders while explaining ways to relieve my every day stress. After the massage, he showed me different ways to stretch my hip, the proper way to sleep, and sit at my desk. He also gave me a new night routine to help me get deeper, quality sleep. I was so impressed and am excited for my next massage! read more

Neille is a magical man! I knew even before being treated by him that he was a gifted soul. He is an extremely knowledgable and humble massage therapist. You can tell he really enjoys what he does, and truly cares about healing and understanding the human body! I went to see Neille for some pains I have been experiencing in my hands. He was very attentive and thorough. He is a very smart and a kind person with a great sense of humor, definitely the kind of person you want to be treated by when in need. I will continue to see Neille next time I need his healing vibes. Thank you!! read more

I have been going to Neille for a couple years now and he is the best at what he does. His ability to relax your muscles and separate the connective tissue makes me feel so much better than when I first came in. Often he shows me in the mirror how I am slouching or my feet are angled out and by the end of the session I can see a massive improvement. read more

Being a massage practitioner and an acupuncturist, I am extremely picky about who I turn to for healing work. Neill is not only extremely knowledgeable about his craft but shows his passion in the work and cares deeply about his clients' progress. My body has so many different things going on and it was as if Neill had a map to my body's inner workings and within a session, I feel ten times more integrated and relaxed at a deep level. I highly recommend Neill's healing touch! read more

I had been looking for a new massage therapist and am so glad that I found A New Body Massage! The atmosphere was very comfortable, and Neille was able to figure out my exact needs a gave a great massage. I'll be going back to him regularly. read more

I discovered Neille by winning a gift certificate for massage through my yoga studio last year. Since that first free massage, I've been going to him exclusively and received massages from him between 7-10 times. Neille is a very skilled and knowledgeable therapist. Since I started going to him, the pain and inflammation I've had has reduced significantly. I am young and pretty healthy but I have typical office worker syndrome: long periods of sitting and constant computer use. There's some tightness in my hips and pretty intense inflammation throughout my hands, wrists, arms and shoulders - so much so that sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night from the pain. Often, I schedule an hour with Neille just to do some work on my arms/shoulders and his massage has done wonders for the inflammation. Getting massages from him regularly allows me to continue to function normally (like be on the computer for several hours a day without pain). I've only received a massage from Dru once, and he's great too. read more

Neille was able to pinpoint a flexor tendon pull in my left arm that my own doctor couldn't find. I was able to keep rock climbing and ease back into harder climbs over a few months. With his advice I incorporated some massage and stretching into my routine that I didn't have before. I would recommend him to any athletes looking for better methods of healing injuries without the need to just stop. read more

Neile is wonderful! He seems like such a trustworthy fellow, and he's SO good at what he does. I went in not really knowing what I needed (or what to expect), and I came out feeling so much more open and relaxed. ALSO, he even gave me tips on how to steer clear of pain and injury. I'll definitely pay him a visit again, hopefully sooner rather than later :) read more

Wow! Was hurting after sleeping on a too soft mattress on vacation plus a small bike crash and found Neille's reviews online. I was able to book an appt for the same day and found the 5star reviews to be accurate, in fact if 6 stars were possible that's what I would choose. I wasn't looking for the soft spa relaxing massage. I needed someone who understands how the body works and Neille certainly does. read more

Neille is amazing! He puts himself into his work and his commit to make a difference for his clients bodies shows. Beyond just having great technique and elevating symptoms, he has a deep understanding of the holistic body and is able to get to the source of your body issues heal you. His service is a reflection of him as a person as well as a body worker. read more

I was suffering from serious back (sciatic) pain for about 6 months. I had been through physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractics, and other massage therapists with no relief. On a particularly painful day, I was searching for sciatic pain relief and needed something fast. Neille made time for me that day, and through a careful assessment, was able to identify the root cause of my pain and provide lasting relief through various massage techniques. Neille really knows his stuff. And although he can provide your typically swedish, relaxing massage, I believe his true talent is in his exceptional understanding of the body and relieving pain to chronic issues. Since visiting A New Body Massage, I have been able to return to combat sports, demanding exercise, and able to carry on with my life, pain free. Thank you for your great work! read more

As good as it gets. I've been to PTs, chiropractors, and other massage therapists, but Neille has been by far the best and most knowledgeable professional I have worked with in the attempt to heal my frozen shoulders. I am still working with him and not 100% but making slow progress, while the last 1.5 years I've been regressing. If you are in pain and nothing seems to work, I highly, highly recommend getting in with Neille ASAP! read more

I was recomended to Neille by my Physical Therapist, three years ago, and I have never looked back. I have a PT who I addore. However, after 6 months the puny 30 min sessions that insurance would pay for was not curing my frozen shoulder. My PT told me about Neille and said that she was personally very picky about Massage Therapists but that Neille,in her opinion, really understood body mechanics and did more than a massage. She was so right. After the first session I could see improvement. In a few sessions and guidence for things to do at home I was well on the way to recovery. I have continued to use him because of how much better my entier body feels after a session. At the begining of each session he reviews the way you hold yourself and formulates a plan of attack. It does not always feel good while you are on the table but it feels so good as you walk out with everything in correct aliagnment. '; read more

Neille is THE best massage therapist! Works wonders with specific pain and problem areas.

Neille is brilliant! Like most people, I tend to push my body too hard and wonder why I am in pain or injured. Recently I've added grinding my teeth to the mix. Neille was able to identify my grinding and postural issues immediately. After over 90 minutes, some guided visualization of "ice cubes melting" to get through some of the uncomfortable spots and great banter, I felt like a new human. I think I was an inch taller when I left! The next morning I noticed a tremendous difference in the normal ache left behind from my teeth grinding, it was significantly less! My back didn't get "stuck" and I had full rotation turning my head again. That's magical! He is knowledgeable and talented when it comes to massage and body work. I feel truly blessed to have found him via Yelp. I purchased a package and scheduled my next visit. read more

I went from tweaking my back to complete, unable-to-move spasm on a Sunday and desperately searched for a Groupon Now deal. I really lucked out with this place! Dru managed to work out all the nasty knots (or whatever was going on) and I felt almost 100% immediately after. I've never written a Yelp review but he did such an amazing job I had to contribute to the raving! read more

Neill did an amazing job on my shoulder, which I tweaked while working out. I was having a hard time with it because of all my muscles tightening around the injury. It feels a million times better today after he worked on it yesterday. Definitely will be using him again in the future. read more

Because of Neille I'm more comfortable diving deeper into my yoga practice, long boarding around town and trying new activities that are out of my comfort/safe zone. His ability to fix my kinks and pains is exactly what I've been looking for! I injured my shoulder over a year ago and finally decided to make a massage appointment, after spending 1 hour in his office I no longer feel the pain and wake up much more comfortable. I would recommend Neille to anyone who has an injury or is looking for a great massage. He's the best in town! read more

Neille saved me! I am training for Tough Mudder and trying to train to run longer distance. But I have no idea what I'm doing to my body. After a sleepless night of restless legs and unbearable soreness/tension in my legs, I went to Neille to get relief. He listened to what symptoms I was experiencing and targeted all the right areas where I was hurting. He instantly made me feel comfortable and walked me through every step of the way, educating me, so that I knew what he was doing and why. He knows all about the body and how it works, so he is able to treat you appropriately. He was also a really great guy and I enjoyed talking to him. I walked out after only a 45 minute appointment feeling 100% better and look forward to going back. read more

I found Neille about a year ago via my fiance! (that's still exciting to type!) who has serious chronic back pain. Neille made my man pain-free for days at time, which was huge deal, so I went to see him myself. Neille listens, observes and treats with keen awareness of the body and its systems. He's got the strongest hands I know, and he will work out every kink you never knew you had. It will--I promise, and I'm sure he will too--be discomforting; however, your body will later relax and be free from pain you walked in with. Throughout my fiance's and my visits, Neille sent us home with trinkets: a blue rock with specific energy (which I adore), a mixture of bath salts and essential oils, a compress. Neille is personal and thoughtful, the kind of guy you'd have as a friend and not just because he can un-kink your neck. read more

This was the best massage I have ever had, and I have had many. I have had chronic pain for years because various accidents and surgeries. I had lower back surgery a little over a year ago, and I have had a lot of pain remaining from that. Also, left-over pain from shoulder surgery many years. Neille dug in and dug out all that pain. After I left, I couldn't believe how straight I was walking (I've been using a cane for awhile), and how I was pain-free for the first time in years. I will definitely go back to Neille. He really is a "magic man with magic hands". He seems to know exactly where to go and exactly what those painful muscles need. Thank you, Neille. read more

I came to Neill after spending 16.5 hrs on a plane with some serious back & neck pain. Also limited should mobility and pain from dental assist. for 22yrs. Just after one 90 min. session I can rotate my arm all the way around and with no pain. My back & neck are significantly better but I knew I would need two to three sessions for it to be back to normal. At least I'm out of pain. The office is very easy to find off of the I5 with lots of parking. If you're looking for spa smells, music and ambience this may not be the place for you, but if you're looking for some serious bodywork Neill is Amazing!. read more

Neille is an extremely skilled therapist who focuses SO MUCH on the individual at stake. My first session was geared towards the EXACT areas that needed work the most & I left feeling so genuinely taken care of. I would recommend Neille to anyone looking for an individually-focused bodywork session that will sincerely help correct structural imbalances for the long-haul. THANK YOU NEILLE! I will absolutely be back! read more

Neille is a super talented healer. I'm a very active person so I'm often getting injured and Neille can always identify the problem immediately and fix it. I highly recommend him and his practice! read more

Neill is my go-to for massages. He asks what I want to focus on, and does exactly that. Out of all the massage therapists I've visited in my life, he is the most knowledgeable about the human body. It's great that he also suggests post-massage care instructions, so that I can continue to feel relieved even afterwards. read more

Neill is very knowledgeable in his craft and great at deep structural work! I had a session with him today and it really released many long-enduring knots in my back from my repetitive stress injury. He was able to relieve a lot of the pain and chronic tension in my neck and shoulder, which many therapists have glossed over in the past. Highly effective style/ awareness/ overall amazing! I definitely recommend him and will be back! read more

I can't even begin to tell you how amazing Neille's body work it. He is very intuitive and has such a great knowledge of how the human body is supposed to work. I've never had a massage therapist that was able to come anywhere near his ability to release tight muscles, correct aberrant structure, or know how everything is related in the body. I first saw Neille because I had an old shoulder injury that 10 years later was still giving me problems. It ached and didn't seem to have the strength that the other side did. Neille worked on it and not only did it stop hurting but he was able to reset my entire shoulder girdle so it no longer hunches forwards. Its also stronger than it has ever been which is a huge blessing since I am a very active person. Outside of the typical things you would see a massage therapist for Neille worked on my diaphragm muscle which had adhesed to my rib cage (apparently a common problem with a slightly slouched posture). It was amazing I felt like my lung capacity doubled after he worked on me and I wasn't even aware that I was not fully breathing before his work. read more