I work with computers and as a result of COVID found myself working long hours in front of a…read morecomputer. Over time I developed a tightening neck and shoulder and back pain. I realized I needed of a professional therapeutic massage therapist to get back to a good place. I did some research on yelp and was very impressed with the comments I found about April and Santee Massage. The office complex where April's business Santee Massage is close to the Ramada Inn in Santee. Her office is easy to find, it is the first office on the left (lower level). She shares this location with two talented acupuncture specialists. When you meet April you will find she is very personable and smart. She has over ten years of experience and has gone to school far surpassing time studying massage techniques off many studying this field. She is an expert. Before starting to work on me April asked targeted questions that came from over ten years experience. These questions helped her maximize the time she she spent doing the therapeutic massage. The detail of the questions let me know I was in good experienced hands. Some issues she covered were asking me If I wanted targeted massage specific to my areas in pain verses general massage. The massages was given Small office room one well suited with lights that can be dimmed and aromas to help enhance the therapeutic massage experience. She has a high quality table with a light blanket and sheet below. She even has fans that give a reassuring breeze while she works. Her skill has lead to many returning customers. As she worked on me I could see that her high reviews on Yelp were well deserved. She obviously knows what she is doing. She works with her hands following a guided plan. In her head Her pre-questions now act as a map she uses to move from one area to the next. She worked not only on areas that were causing me pain but also other areas as well. She explained to me how everything when it comes to your body and pain is interrelated. She had special methods she knows like holding up my legs up and folding them towards the main frame of my body relieving tension in my lower back (genius). All her training and knowledge she has gained in those ten years is paying off. From start to end April is very thorough she made sure as she worked that I was ok and not in pain from any of the work she was doing. She adjusted her techniques as needed. From my first appointment I can say April shows a sincere interest in wanting to help. She, because she is good is very busy. You may need a couple of weeks to be able to see her. Post massage: The overall experience was better than expected. I am very happy with the overall results. Yes I am a bit sore, but that is a good thing and to be expected, I think. She makes no promises but is so efficient at what she does that I truly believe she will be successful in helping me over time. Her prices are fair. I plan on seeng her for more sessions until my pain is under control. I fully believe April will using her skills help me feel a lot better. I highly recommend her. She has proven to me that she is very good at what she does.

Amazing reiki session!!! Thank you so much for the energy healing, I can't wait to implement some…read morenew tricks and experience all the benefits! Highly recommend April!!!

My friend and I stopped by to get massages there earlier this month. We called to see if they had…read moresame day appointments available and they did. We were able to be seen within thirty minutes. They had plenty of parking available. We were greeted after we walked in. We both asked for full body massages. We paid first and were then taken to our rooms. I believe they may also accept card. The room was medium sized and clean. My masseuse was really nice. The massage was nice and relaxing. She incorporated massage lotion and hot stones. My friend also enjoyed her massage and said it was really relaxing. Overall, we will definitely stop by again for some self-care!

Love the price totally worth it! Is a smaller place but the service and staff are top notch…read more I was a little surprised when I got the full on treatment, did not expect her walking on my back but it was much needed and despite the soreness definitely needed it! I went in with sciatica and barely able to stand straight, sit, walk after a minor injury. Left feeling much better with more mobility.

Came here on a whim one day when I was calling around trying to get a massage. My local massage…read moreenvy was booked along with every one in San Diego until 8. I usually get 1.5 hour long massages and always feel like I need another before I walk out the door. Sadly a good 80% of the time I was laying there praying for it to be over so I could accomplish something for the day. I called 16 places that day by 9am and there was nothing. As I had given up and was driving down the road I saw a sign that said massage and figured I'd give one last try. That was by far the best decision I made. DeLane was able to get me in I wanna say within 20 minutes. Mind you, this was no notice and obviously a brand new client. The place is cute, private and centrally located. Most importantly is DeLane herself. For the first time EVER I told her what I wanted and needed in two short sentences and Bam! Perfection! I like a lot of pressure which she can do but she has skill! That's what most other places have been lacking this whole time. She can find the trouble spots quickly and deals with them thoroughly. She's personable, easy to talk to and scheduling is a breeze. I will continue my weekly visits here vs massage envy.

The prices are great and it's conveniently near the mall and my car dealership. I can drop my car…read moreoff for service and have their shuttle drop me off at Relax Massage and Wellness. The therapist works wonders to loosen the knots in back and shoulders. Even the shuttle driver can see how much more relaxed I am after a massage from DeLane. I highly recommend her.

Kheri is amazing with everything she does! Her fingers are magic and I love the fact that she uses…read morefasciablasters!!!! She is very knowledgeable with the gut/ your whole body and how it works and what to take to treat those symptoms. I go to her for all my questions when I want to go the natural route when it it comes to mind and my family's health needs.

I have had lots of massages throughout the years, and I know a good massage when I have one, and…read moreKheri ranks at the top of my list!!! I told my boyfriend, who had never had a massage before,that when the person is massaging an area and you can feel the "knot" or tenderness yourself and they go back to that area to work on it... That is one of the biggest signs of a good massage therapist! So I was so happy to hear when he came out of there talking about how she did just that... She's knowledgable and relatable and fantastic at what she does!!! You have to try her out!!!!

I asked the person assigned to me several times if she has her massage license. I got dismissed…read moreand stopped my massage early. No apology. I'm tired of businesses cutting corners. Disappointed. Won't be back.

I love that you can book a last massage last minute when you really need it and they always do a…read moregreat job for a great price!

The masseuse was really knowledgeable and helped me loosen up areas I didn't even know were tight!…read moreShe did a posture assessment for me before starting and told me how I could improve my posture. Massage was very comfortable and in a quiet and relaxing setting. The only downside which is just the way the mall is structured( or I'm just very directionally challenged) is that I had to run around to find the storefront. Not anything to do with the business, but just heads up for those looking for the place who are relying on Google Maps.

Lemme just tell you, Lashawna is a miracle worker. I came in with excruciating pain in my neck and…read morecame out a new person. She worked out knots in my body that I didn't know about (years of tension). She really knows her stuff! She even helped clear my sinuses with a lil face massage. She's super friendly, knowledgeable, and created a welcoming and calm environment. I'll be recommending her to all my friends plus she has gained a regular customer (Me!).

At first, I was hesitant to book a couples massage here for different reasons: the minimal amount…read moreof reviews, the negative reviews, and Groupon scares me sometimes because you don't know what to expect. Fortunately, my boyfriend and I had a mainly positive experience when we came here. The main reason why I chose Blue Lotus was because of the complimentary cider and chocolate covered strawberries. I thought that was a sweet addition to the massage. I wanted to do a couples massage to start off his birthday celebration because it would be a relaxing start to a busy day. Plus, before today, he's never had a professional massage, so I thought it'd be a nice gift. The receptionist, Laurie (I think that's how you spell it), was very sweet. Even though she gave me a reminder/follow up call for my appointment two hours prior to the actual appointment, at least she followed up (unlike my last Groupon experience). As my boyfriend and I entered, she was welcoming. In reviews, I read how the rooms were cold and the lights were not dim, so I was pretty worried. Once we entered the room, I saw a towel over the lamp and it was the perfect temperature, which was a big relief. Also, the two glasses of cider and strawberries on the table looked perfect. The massage itself was great! My massage therapist, Danielle, was pretty gentle. Every single time she applied pressure that would hurt, I welcomed it because it felt good. I wish she focused on the spots on my back I mentioned in the beginning, and massaged harder sometimes, but it was still pleasant. My boyfriend doesn't remember the name of his massage therapist, but he said it felt good. He also said a certain area hurt sometimes just because he goes to the gym a lot. He did fall asleep, which is a good sign, and I was dosing off myself. After the lovely hour of a massage, they left us in the room where we ate the strawberries and drank the cider. Then as we finished and left the room, the massage therapists were waiting for us in the lobby with two bottles of water prepared. It was a nice experience, and I'm glad my boyfriend enjoyed his first professional massage.

ZERO STARS FOR THIS PLACE!…read more I do not recommend this place for the following reasons: 1) Customer service sucks I am 5 months pregnant and received a 60 minute massage as a gift. I called this place to make an appointment and they had to check their schedules to make sure there was an available therapist to do the pregnancy massage. They never called me back. I had to call them a couple days later 2) Pregnancy massage Nobody told the therapist that I was pregnant! She had to set up a whole new room (add 10 minutes to my wait). 3) Owner demanded gratuity When my appointment was nearing, the owner called me to confirm and to ask to put a credit card on file. Huh? Why? This is a gift certificate I'm using. She says "for gratuity". Uh, ok. I will bring cash. I thought that was weird to demand such a thing. On the day of my appointment, I see that my gift certificate clearly states "gratuity included". So what's up with that? 4) Place is run down The inside of this place looks like a make-shift massage studio that was converted from somebody's garage in the heart of El Cajon. Not your quality massage experience one would expect 5) The massage itself sucked! It sucked so bad that we quit 15 minutes into it! This lady (Danielle) was pressing down near my spine over and over and over and over for 15 minutes straight. I spoke up and asked for more massaging and less pressing. She got an attitude and said "what do you want then?! there are hundreds of techniques and I need to know what you want". Whoa lady. I just want to relax, shit. She suggested that we end the massage, so we did and I am demanding a full refund to the person who gifted this to me. * Oh, and get this. After leaving this place, I called the friend who gave this to me and told them to expect a refund because the place is shit. They told me that their receipt clearly states an EXTRA CHARGE for gratuity and an EXTRA CHARGE for the pregnancy massage!

Amazing experience. I scheduled a 60 minute full body massage less than 45 minutes before scheduled…read moreappointment. Great accommodation and customer service. Everyone is very welcoming and nice. Sophia did a great job. Deep tissue. Will be back!

Amazing massage I took my nana and I today and it was great ! I highly recommend this place super…read moreclean and friendly. Nice quiet environment!