I have had wonderful experiences at Captiola Health Massage. I've been a customer for about 2 1/2…read moreyears now. The staff is friendly, professional, and gives wonderful massages. AND they have the best rates in town :)

I normally wouldn't take the time to write, but this is a deal I can't keep to myself…read more So my back was killing me last week. I was trying to squeeze in a massage (which generally helps). I didn't really have the money for a massage. I remembered seeing this add for a full hour massage for a crazy low price. I was a little nervous that it might be a (rub and tug) since it was hidden away in the back of a local paper. A name, a number, a price, that's it. She was able to fit me in on a few hours notice which was great for a Friday afternoon. As I approach the Spa this incredibly gorgeous tall lady greets me. I am thinking ........Great this is not what I want. I wanted a "Helga" who could and would thrash my large round frame (300Lbs range). I don't want to offend anyone but I have found that if a masseuse is too attractive they tend to be more entertainers or too shy to give a good massage. She was polite and not pushy about money, which I found a little strange, but very pleasant. She showed me to the room and the massage table is more like a bed, with sheets and a blanket? The whole time I am debating leaving. I lied down and figure for the price, if this is not what I want I will just pay and leave. When she came in I explained about my back and she asked a few more questions. I went from hoping this will be a real massage to thinking it might be. I had no idea. She was not shy about working what needed to be worked but there was no "entertainment" here. I became more and more relaxed but she never tried to arouse me. I only make a point of this because too often someone will start a massage and then just try to arouse you. On the other side they just won't work your gluts, your feet, or whatever their "issue" may be. I have never had a massage anywhere near this quality. She tossed me around like I was a toy. I am not little boy and it didn't slow her down at all. She pushed and pulled and stretched as I grunted and groaned. A week later I still have a hard time believing she was able to apply so much pressure. I would never have believed she was that strong. If that was medium I never want to feel the hard version. The best part about the whole experience was that it was not a robotic program. She asked, pushed and probed, then went to work. For example my lower back was really stiff and sore and she kept on my mid to upper back. I was thinking; should I ask her to move down 6-8 inches? A few minutes later I felt a slight pop and a huge release in my lower back nowhere near where she was working. With a distinct level of satisfaction in her voice she commented that she thought that needed to move. I have never felt more comfortable and relaxed while receiving a massage from someone new. I was so exhausted when I walked out, but I could bend over and touch my toes with no issues. The only thing that would have been better is if I had a hot tub at home to slip into afterwards. I have had somewhere near 20 massages in the last year and a half and none compared to this one. Amber has a unique combination of skill, strength and most importantly attention to what she was doing. I still can't believe the price. Let me say this, get in to see her while you can. Sooner or later she is going to realized she is way under priced compared to what else is out there. For the record I tipped over 50% and still think it was Cheap!!!! So my vote for Best Massage is AMBER!!

I did not expect to write a his review…read more I went in for a last minute massage tonight while my kid was at baseball practice. I called in advance and they were accommodating. I will start by saying, this was one of the BEST massages of my life. My lower back and body has been really sore lately and I was so happy with the pressure and attention to detail the masseuse offered. She really gave me a great massage and even did hot stones (I didn't ask for them, but this was a great). The problem, and why I'm not sure if I'll ever go back: after the massage, I gave her my tip-- I generally tip 20 percent of I get good service regardless of if I'm at a restaurant, bar, or getting a massage or whatever. In the his case, my 90 minute massage was $100, so I had ed her a $20 bill. She actually said this word for word: "I want more! This is very hard work" I have never been asked by anyone at any establishment I've been to leave more of a tip than I chose to leave. I was in shock as I just went from a very satisfied and happy customer to feeling awkward and obligated in a matter of seconds. I ended up giving her $10 more, and I wish I hadn't. I honestly didn't have words to tell her as I was still ing some what it a dog post massage. If the owner reads this, or you were the owner giving me my massage: would you rather me come back over and over again and tip 20 percent (as I was planning to do because I was so stoked on the actual massage), or would you rather me never come back again because I'm now concerned that I have to deal with an employee asking me for more money after I had already paid $120? This would be 5 stars if she had just happily taken my tip and said thank you. I would have been back without a doubt. Maybe I will give them another shot, but I'm leaning towards a one and done. I saw another review by Paul with a very similar experience. Awkward and unprofessional to ask a patron for more tip money.

It is really helpful to have a place you can walk in to get a good massage in Scotts Valley. Unlike…read moreanother walk-in establishment in the area, they give you straightforward pricing and you feel safe and that they are trustworthy.

Amazing massages from all the masseuses especially Bébé…read more Worth the slightly higher prices than nearby competitors because the quality is easily 10 times as high. I'm only on my 2nd visit and I've already made them a weekly event.

They don't answer their phone! I've called numerous times and nothing! I even left 3 messages…read more Ridiculous. Makes me think they're not a legitimate business!

Lucky spa is probably one of my best massage experiences!I forgot how to say her name but she's the…read morebest at what she does ,I go there when I'm usually tense ;so all the time.Im surprised no goes here .The location can be better and the place can get a better look but the massage 100 out of 10

Love this place. Where it lacks in serene ambiance, the massage therapists make up for it with…read moretheir strong hands and good technique.

Pearl is a talented masseuse. Aside from being a simply fantastic person, she is also skillful,…read moreperceptive and strong. Best massages I've had in my life. Pearl is highly recommended!

I've been getting massages from Pearl for about 10 years now.. When I broke my leg she did a house…read morecall to the rehabilitation hospital that I was in and also made several house calls to my house being I had to learn to walk again.. She uses Du-Terra oils which I love.. She's really into going strain to the problem areas and working those kinks out... I 100% recommend her for any type of massage that your looking for.. Me myself I like a deep message but I've had had a few different ones..

Warm Oil, heated wraps worked into my sore spots, scalp massage.. SIGH…read more.. For my early birthday present, the plus one did good. Santa Cruz is an eclectic mix of folks and it is always a small world. We found Keri because her mother does my bf's hair and we decided to give her a try. One of my favorite Yelp reviews thus far in 2010. Keri by far is one of the sweetest, funniest, most energetic and AMAZING TIMES A MILLION masseuses I have ever had. First she worked at a local salon and then by luck found herself working for movie stars at an exclusive spa for nine years (she has some hilarious tales). Now as she puts it "she wants to get back in reality." She is a one stop shop and does mani and pedis, facials and massage (massage is her passion). Keri currently works at a local upscale spa doing facials however Tuesdays and Thursdays is free to do the following: Her rate is 60 dollars an hour (1 dollar a minute) either at her studio OR for an extra 10 dollars she will come to you. I got an hour and a half massage from her courtesy of the BF in the comfort of my own home. All she needs from you is a pillow case to cover the head rest and she brings everything else. Keri incorporates aromatherapy while doing the massage and by the end of the hour and a half I was totally relaxed and my neck and lower back were completely stress free. I have not been that relaxed since eating at Pine State Biscuits in Oregon. For all you creepers who want a "massage" and look for them on Craig's List- Keri is an professional COSMETOLOGIST. SBCers! MASSAGE UYE???

This woman knows what she is doin'! She will come to your home, but she also has a cozy little…read moremassage studio in a beautiful garden nestled in a quiet neighborhood up the street from Sunny Cove. She is very professional and will make your body feel anew. She incorporates aromatherapy, deep tissue (boy is she strong), Esalen (look it up), Swedish, cranial, etc. techniques. I had a mini-facial after my massage and was out in just under 2 hours! I first ran into her at Ventanna Inn & Spa in Big Sur, California; to my dismay she no longer worked there so I tracked her down (she is that good) and I am so happy I did. I recommend all my collegues to call her up when we're in town and I suggest you do as well!

Ocean Massage is a great little place here in Santa Cruz. I had been feeling pretty sore after…read moreworking out and playing disc golf, so I decided to stop in on a whim, and I'm really glad I did. It was easy to find parking, even though it's on one of the busier streets in Santa Cruz. When I walked in, I was immediately greeted and shown around the cute little shop. For being right on Ocean Street, it was surprisingly quiet, and I really enjoyed the gentle music they had playing. It made the whole place feel calm and relaxing right away. I told them I was pretty sore from working out and that I wanted firm pressure. I was shown to a nice, clean massage room that smelled great. Linda did an excellent job and checked in with me regularly about the pressure and whether anything was feeling uncomfortable, which I really appreciated. By the end of the massage, I felt nice and relaxed, and the tension I was feeling in my muscles from my workout earlier had significantly improved. I could stretch much more easily afterward, and I left feeling like I had gotten exactly what my body needed. I'll definitely be coming back. If you're looking for a great massage in Santa Cruz, I highly recommend giving Ocean Massage a try!

overall the deep tissue massage was excellent, 45 min massage that worked out all the knots and…read morepains in my backside. everyone was polite and I found the facilities to be nice and clean.. I will be back soon.

Oh wow. There are just no words. But I'll try to find some...Susan is amazing!!! I desperately…read moreneeded a massage the day after Christmas and my dad's friend (Susan) just so happens to be a massuesse (um...masuesse...massuese...massage lady...) and she let me go over within like a half an hour!! Alright so super convinient. Cool. But was the massage amazing? OMG yes. Yes. Absolutely fantastic. I'd say ties for best massage in my book with a woman in Austin. And she now totally loses because Austin is a whole lot farther away. Susan is in Brookdale but will I believe come to you - not sure what her travel radius is but I asked if she came to San Jose and she said she has a regular client on Mondays and she also said she could do parties...yay!! Nothing beats a massage party. Alright so details...she got in there and worked out all those giant knots that I have. I told her to make it hurt and she really got down in there and got rid of them. Totally strong - perfect in my book for a, um, massage lady. Hehe...it's really a shame that I can't spell...oh and she even pointed out to me that I have a big freckel on the back of my ear because she said it's not a part of the body I would be able to see but she wanted me to know about it. How nice is that?? Lucky me, it's been there forever so no real cancer concern but it was pretty awesome that she mentioned it. Ugh...writing this makes me desperately want to book another appointment but two in one week just feels glutinous...but all of you out there should call and set something up!!