I wanted to take a class, but their website was overly complex and unclear when it came to simply…read moretrying to book a class. I tried the phone number and it was disconnected. Waist of time. I hope they improve this.

Stacey was the instructor for our 2 hour couples massage class. The room was set up and ready to go…read morewhen we arrived. Once we signed in, we selected a table. The guys were up first to get their massage so up on the table they went. Stacey selected one of the table as the demo table and us ladies gathered around her. She demonstrated how to warm up the bodies and then it was our turn to go back to our partner and do the same. After a few minutes we were back to the demo table and was shown how to give massages. Then it was our turn. This went on for another round and it was time to switch with our partners. During the session, Stacey was always available to us when we called upon her for help. Only thing I wish was that she had a poster or something displayed showing us all the steps and motion of the massage technique. When I was up at the demo table, I was able to follow her. But she teaches so many techniques that by the time it was time to go back to our table, I have forgotten a good all except for one or two techniques, haha. If you never done a massage class, this is a fun class to sign up for. A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

I highly recommend John's classes to all massage therapists. You will be able to understand the…read morebody on a whole new and deeper level which is something that your clients are going to notice and it will make your business grow! John's classes beautifully integrate anatomy lecture, palpation and strokes, time just flies by and you leave with a ton of information. I am taking the Insury and Rehab classes at Santa Monica Shiatsu School. Every Tuesday he will go over a different body part. The cool thing is you can just try it out for one day see how it works out for you, or sign up for the whole series. I am really greatful that I found John's classes, it is exactly what I was missing in my practice and he has helped me tremendeously, thank you John!

As a former athlete, power tumbler and dancer, John is extremely knowledgeable in movement and the…read morebody. His attention to detail, meaning his strong understanding of the muscular anatomy, not only makes him an amazing and unique bodyworker / massage therapist, but also a specialized teacher that strives to share his passion with his students. Regardless of whether you are a seasoned professional or part of the general public, California Sports Works is the place where you can learn not only massage protocol, but how massage can change and affect the body. To date, I've taken John's courses in Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Stone Massage and Couples' Swedish/Deep Tissue Massage; and I look forward to attending his Medical Massage classes beginning this month. As a recipient of his bodywork, I see John monthly for overall health maintenance and alignment. I simply love his work as my therapist and as my teacher. I highly recommend California Sports Works for EVERY BODY!

I recently graduated from SOCHI! I really enjoyed my time in class and I was really surprised at…read morehow much they assist you in being successful once you leave. They set us up to get our fingerprints done and sent in our license application with us. There was nothing left for me to figure out except applying for jobs! I have an interview this week. I am so grateful to SOCHI to making me feel so prepared. Special thanks to Jessica and Angel. I highly recommend this school!

I am an Medical Assistant Graduate. Ms. Torres is a great teacher and very helpful! She has a lot…read moreof insight and LVN experience. SOCHI staff helps you along the way so you never feel like you're going through the program alone. Mariam (Director of Career Services) is the best to help you get out there to start your career. She will go the extra mile to help you find the right work place for you. I LOVE SOCHI. A HIDDEN GEM!! LOVE SOCHI STAFF

I visited Hands on Healing Institute yesterday and spoke with Emma regarding their MT550 course…read morebeginning in September this year, 2024. It is honestly the most peaceful, welcoming and joyful school I visited and tomorrow I will be signing up to begin the 8 month massage therapy course. Emma is such a ray of light. So positive, caring and genuinely interested in how I came to decide to begin a completely different career at 42 years old. I am so excited to begin in just over a week. Perfect timing.

Highest Quality massage training available in Southern California!…read more I first began my massage training at another school in 2007, at a time when you could have as little as 150-hours of training to be licensed. In 2010, I enrolled at HOHI to receive additional training when I was working at a spa. As soon as I'd completed around 75 additional class hours at HOHI , my rebooking and special request rate surpassed that of all my coworkers -- many of whom had completed programs totaling over 900 hours at some of the career colleges, and were in deep financial debt due to student loans! So many of the other schools in town will require you to enroll in and charge you for classes which teach techniques that clients never ask for. Those schools are a waste of both your time and money. If you want a successful career as a Massage Therapist and you want to learn to do the type of work that's in demand and develops a loyal following, HOHI will give you that. If you want a strong foundation now, but want to choose modalities to specialize in later; then HOHI is still the best choice. The instructors are amazing and encourage you to pursue life long learning in the field of body work, beyond the walls of the school. As a matter of fact, many of my instructors continue to take classes at Continuing Education workshops in Los Angeles or they travel to other cities to learn new techniques. Then, they bring everything they've learned back to the students at HOHI. As a student, you can always be assured that you're receiving training that makes a difference and that clients appreciate; thereby allowing you to develop a following , while doing what you love.

My bestie and I were able to make a same day appointment with two therapist at A2Z. The scheduling…read moreonline, made it incredibly easy and convenient! The parking is a little snug and are separate spots for instructors, since this is a teaching school. Checking in with the receptionist was quick, friendly, and smooth. My massage student, River, was great! Asked what pressure I wanted and checked in throughout if the pressure was good. The only thing that made the experience off was the music. The song was fine, however, it seemed like a 30 sec sample song, that would reset. Other than the music repeating every few seconds, the experience was great! If I lived here, I would definitely sign up for the monthly services.

Used to love the place and I drove long distance to get there. The student's always do a great job…read more But the prices have gone up a lot....so it's hard for me to justify the long drive given the price of gas these days. Also, it seems to me they should give a real discount when you pay for a series. Currently, they take off a buck or two, which isn't significant.....there is no incentive to buy a series. I've mentioned in reviews for other businesses that I can understand a reasonable price hike tracking inflation.....but a 20% (or more) increase seems a bit too much.

Claudia, Hilda, and Genesis were all such lovely ladies who helped me feel at ease with my…read moreappointment. Deborah was my acupuncturist and she was supervised by Dr. Yun and both of them made me feel so comfortable. Deborah is on the right track and has keen sense already of how understanding the body. The type of care was loving. The quality care of going over the input of the needles was soft and smooth. The office experience was a bit on the loud side bc there's construction happening. But that didn't bother men- I was so relaxed and I came in having vertigo with a walking stick and I came out not having to use it. I made my 2nd appointment quick. Very grateful for getting this info from my chiropractor. Highly recommend coming here. One can't beat $35 bucks. Very efficient college students.

Amazing place , the treatments are incredible and everything is overseen by senior doctors and…read moreeveryone so far has been knowledgeable and experienced. Highly recommend!

Showed up to the Academy of Beauty around 1:15. I was not aware that I had to physically check in,…read morewrite my name on a list, and leave my phone number. So I stood there waiting about 15 minutes behind two other people, thinking that was the system. Finally I asked how to get a haircut and was told I needed to put my name and number down. At that point it was already 1:30. At 2:40 the manager and owner, Tim Nguyen, came downstairs and told me, "Yeah I think we'll be able to see you. Just wait." He also said that people typically have to sign in by 9 AM, but that it would be okay for me and someone would see me. Fast forward to 2:50, I checked again and asked if I was still going to be able to get a haircut. I was then told no. Apparently the students they thought were available had decided to leave. So I basically wasted an hour and a half for nothing. When I asked if they take appointments, I was told they do not. But when I walked outside and looked at their A frame advertisement, it clearly said "Walk ins welcome and appointments encouraged." That makes zero sense. If I could rate this place negative stars, I would.

Absolutely love this place! I went with my whole family for facials, and it was such a great…read moreexperience. The students are incredibly careful and handle everything with so much love and attention--you can really feel how much they care. The front desk lady was so sweet and gave us great guidance in choosing the right services for each of us. It made the whole process smooth and welcoming. We left feeling totally rejuvenated and pampered. The teachers are SO, SO, SO kind and supportive, both to us and the students. You can tell they create such a positive environment. Overall, such a relaxing and heartwarming experience, highly recommend!

I was referred to this place by a fellow yogini. It feels like answered prayer…read more I have quite a bit going on in my body. After my first 2 sessions I am definitely experiencing a positive shift. I'll be doing some weekly sessions for a while. I'll keep you posted.

Lively place I love my doctor and all of the people who work at YoSan. They are also friendly…read morelovely and kind they cater to you. It is a warm environment and definitely all of your health needs and concerns are addressed.