I was passing thru on a road trip when I came to get a massage for my lower back due to really bad hotel beds. I am so glad I did, he is so experienced, caring and knowledgeable. I saw him twice and my body feels so much better. I wish we lived closer so I could go weekly! Yeah, he's that good! read more

Roger is fantastic masseuse. I've been working on physical therapy from a running injury and he has been extremely helpful in restoring mobility and reducing pain. He has a great understanding of structure of the body and the needed techniques to loosen tension and reduce guarding. Would highly recommend! read more

Expensive for a 90 minute deep tissue that wasn't even a massage. A lot of compression and rolfing and then he kept digging into my teres minor and major that it was bruised the next day. Not only that he would have you flip from prone to supine so it wasn't even relaxing and it was time consuming. read more

Roger is amazing!!! You can tell he is very knowledgeable and cares about his practice/customers. I booked with ClassPass credits and I'm so glad I did!! Seriously the best massage of my life, I hold so much tension in my shoulders and I felt such a dramatic difference afterwards. read more

Had probably My best body work today, changed my whole body and released a ton of tension I had never been told I was carrying. Felt freer today and way more relaxed. As well, Roger was just great guy to chat with, learn from, and I thank him for his experience and wisdom today. read more

I had the best massage, relaxing, calm atmosphere and the masseuse makes you feel like you've known him for years. Thanks again sir. I will be seeing you again read more

Back To Balance Massage - Business Card - Massage Therapy Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Roger has been helping me recover from a work injury. I was almost bent in half when I practically crawled to the door to meet him. I was pretty nervous about getting worked on while in that state, but I was also pretty desperate to gain mobility. He is so kind and very knowledgeable, I couldn't recommend him more. He is somehow both gentle, yet he really gets into those problem areas. The day I left after my session, I was finally able to stand up straight... I finally felt some relief. I called and booked a bundle, and it has been the best decision I could make. read more

Roger is the best massage therapist I've e encountered in SB. I've suffered from back and neck pain for years due to working a desk job. I've tried numerous massage therapists prior, and no one has ever been able to give me the relief that Roger does. Instead of focusing on the single spot I'm feeling pain (as previous therapists would), he actually finds the source of the pain and works the knots out there. Who knew that my shoulder and neck pain was actually stemming from my chest being so closed up. I was previously very cautious about seeing male masseuses due to uncomfortable experiences at another place in town. But Roger does an excellent job of making you feel comfortable and constantly checks in to make sure he's using the right amount of pressure. I'm so glad that I gave him a chance, because I think I'd be immobile from my pain if it weren't for his massages. If you're suffering from pain, you need to pay him a visit! read more

Excellent care. Complete knowledge about the mechanical workings of the human body is most helpful. Back to Balance delivers soothing accurate release of bottled up tension. Highly recommended, good care and service. Excellent! read more

Phenomenal massage. He truly understands physiology and th e mechanics of the body so he's able to zone in on where you need work done instantly. Very knowledgeable and calming presence. read more

Amazing! Roger was professional and knowledgeable. I booked with Roger online for a deep tissue massage. Unfortunately, yelp directed me to a different address (which was not Roger's fault) even though the listed address is correct. My advice is to type in the address into maps instead of directing straight through yelp. I was late to the appointment but appreciated how accommodating and understanding Roger was. With my work from home order, my body was really feeling the stress of sitting much more than usual. I came in and shared where I was feeling tightness and pain. Roger did a great job of addressing those areas and giving me more information on connecting muscles to roll out to help with more relief in between massages. His knowledge of massage was extensive and I learned a lot about what I can do on my own to help those tight areas. The pressure was great and I truly enjoyed my deep tissue massage. Thank you Roger! read more

I've had many massages over the years, and Roger did not disappoint. He's one of the best massage therapists that I've seen. I got an awesome, healing massage. With his superior knowledge of anatomy and body mechanics, he zeroed in on my issues. He truly got my body back into balance. If I lived in Santa Barbara, he would definitely be my go-to massage therapist. Roger is not only a master at what he does, but he is also professional, respectful, kind, and communicates well. read more

Roger is a intuitive, respectful, and talented massage therapist - his massages are different from your everyday parlor where they are ticking off the boxes of where to rub you, in that I can come to him with a problem area and he puts focus there for as long as is needed, and often ends up finding the "root" of my discomfort somewhere I least expected it! Showing his deep knowledge of anatomy and musculature. I'll be back again :) read more

I booked an appointment for today due to some knee pain I have been having for the last several months in addition to my muscles feeling achy and tight. Roger was amazing and what I loved the most was how knowledgeable he is about the body, it makes such a difference. I wasn't aware of how tight my muscles were until I was getting worked on, wow! It can be uncomfortable at times, but I know its the best for my body and very effective. I don't live local to SB but am up there once a month. I look forwarding to booking my next appointment! Thanks Roger! read more

I booked a 90 minute massage and showed up just a few minutes early. I've had lots of massages, as I've had for surgeries and needed therapy and massage afterwards. I needed some relief in my back and my right hip, which was replaced a few years ago. The massage was excellent! I could finally sleep all night through afterwards with no pain. It was such a relief to get the knots worked out and the muscles relaxed. I live just south of Los Angeles, or this would be the place I would go to every time. But when I'm in Santa Barbara I will try my best to get in for another good therapy massage. read more

I've been seeing Roger as my massage therapist for over 10 years now. He's incredibly skilled and I absolutely depend on him for deep tissue massage work. His dedication, knowledge, and length of time working as a massage therapist allow for massage work that relieves pain and tension in ways that I haven't found with other massage therapists. I count on being able to go to him when my neck and shoulders lock up and walk out of my appointment 100% better. read more

Roger is the best! So glad he practices in SB. If you have any issues he will find it with out you saying what it is - he is so knowledgable about the body. I've recommended him to all my friends and many now go to him too on a regular basis. read more

Roger is simply the best. He is professional, knowledgable and really knows where to dive into your body where you don't even know you're hurting! I was nervous to see a massage therapist during Covid, but I feel incredibly safe. He wears his mask the entire time and the room is well sanitized. While face up, the client also wears their mask to ensure safety. He is affordable and extremely intuitive. I recommend his services! read more

Great massage by a master of his craft. Roger's knowledge of anatomy and function is what differentiates him. If you are looking for healing and therapy, he is the guy to go to. read more

Great medical sports massage. I was looking for something stronger than a fluffy massage but am sometimes scared of deep tissue and sports massage as I thought it would be to intense but since my masseuse stopped working and its been 6 months I was having alot of knee and lower back challenges and seriously had to find someone. Roger Brian was very professional and asked good questions and seemed very knowledgeable, he new exactly what was affecting me and after one massage I felt improvement and he let me know what I could do to prevent it from coming back strong again. Very much recommend him! read more

First time going to Back to Balance . It was a great experience. We discussed what areas I wanted Roger to focus on and he took it from there. He definitely has the touch. He was able to determine where to work on with the right amount of pressure and was friendly and easy going throughout the whole process. I will definitely see him again when I'm in SB! read more

Roger really helped fix my hip issues! I've struggled with pain from overuse injuries for over 10 years and after having him work on my hip for over a hour- I was able to run and bike without soreness or pain in my hips and knees! I will continue to see him regularly to help prevent any issues due to knots/muscle adhesions read more

We've been customers of Roger for quite a few years and he has helped us recover from injuries caused by our active lifestyle. He really understands the dynamics of muscles, ligaments, tendons and the body in general which allows him to work his magic where it is most effective. And to keep the body pathways open to help prevent further injury. read more

Miracle worker... I had a muscle spasm where my entire neck was locked in place and excruciatingly painful. After one session with Roger I was back to normal. Been going to him ever since for any little injuries I've had. read more

I came to Roger with complaints of pain in my arms, back, and neck and he was able to eliminate majority of my discomfort on the first visit. The atmosphere was serene and he was completely professional. I will be booking more appointments in the future. read more

Roger is fantastic. I was visiting from out of the area and lucked out with a last minute booking. I sorely needed a massage from travel and stress and Roger worked wonders. Not only is he an excellent body therapist but he is also a kind person, someone whose business I'd love to support more regularly if only I lived locally! Will absolutely be back next time I'm in town. read more

This was my first massage with Roger and he was wonderful. I have fibromyalgia pain and needed more of a medical massage. He was able to get to areas of my body that have been tight for years. He honed in on exactly what my body needed and was able to get to the issue when many practitioners have not. He is at another level altogether. This is going to be a regular thing for me now. Thank you Roger!! read more

Excellent deep tissue techniques...Very knowledgeable about anatomy and how massage can help improve flexibility and relax joint tightness...My wife and I give Roger our highest recommendations. read more

Best massage ever, he took his time to work my whole body. Great vibe!. Definitely recommend!

This massage is definitely a level above the normal. Roger is more of a physical therapist than the ordinary massage therapist and obviously knows the body and body mechanics thoroughly. I came in with hip and back pain and left feeling completely renewed. He worked very deep on specific muscles to get me balanced--some of the deep work is borderline painful at the moment but incredibly effective. I can't remember a time when I felt so structurally aligned and free of tight muscles. read more

I went to see Roger for help with ongoing back pain. I've seen a number of therapists over the years and can say without hesitation that he is one of the best! Highly knowledgable about the body and clearly takes his work seriously. You won't be disappointed. read more

My boyfriend and I both came here for a massage and it was by far one of the best treatments we've ever had. Roger was able to find knots in places I didn't even know I had. His place is inside a building called Dopamine FX which was really easy to find. I remember my bf mentioning that this massage was the best he's ever had. When we come back to Santa Barbara we will definitely be hitting this place up again! read more

Roger has taken so many safety measures that I was completely at ease and comfortable. His magic hands and knowledge was the icing on the cake! read more

I have seen many massage therapists over the past 10 years and Roger is by far the best that I have ever had. Roger has a unique ability to fix my chronic aches and pains and relieve my frequent tension headaches. Roger takes great care to talk with you before your massage, learn what you would like to focus on, and he makes sure that you feel better when you leave. He knows the anatomy of the body, and enjoys solving the puzzle of how to fix any aches and pains you might be feeling. I can't recommend him highly enough. read more

Roger is the best massage therapist I've ever had. And since massage has been a medical necessity for me for the last ten years, I've screened a lot of massage therapists. His technical knowledge is very impressive -- the man knows anatomy. And his work ethic? Unsurpassed. He will work a knot until it waves the white flag of surrender. He's got the full range of techniques at his disposal, but I think deep tissue is his specialty. If your neck or back hurts, he will unlock you and give you back your range of motion. I'd say he makes you not just feel better, but truly healthier. And I know I give 5 stars a lot (b/c I tend to review only those whose work I can recommend with conviction), but if I had just one 6th star? I'd give it to Roger. This is the same Roger for whom you'll find other testimonials at The Massage Place, actually (http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-massage-place-santa-barbara#hrid:Rx6LjntjQIWdXGJ7XmgPdg/src:self). But once he's helped you, you'll probably follow him anywhere. read more