After a few failed attempts of trying to find a good massage spot in my area, I decided to drive out further and give this place a shot. I booked a 90min massage with Nicole and it was pretty much everything I've been wanting this whole pregnancy with prenatal massages. The set up of the massage table and pillows helped me stay very comfortable laying on my side during the massage. The temperature wasn't too cold or too warm for me. Her pressure was perfect for me and she concentrated on the areas that I wanted focus on very well. The music was relaxing and there was very minimal conversation which is huge for me. Truthfully, I find it hard to relax and decompress when I'm roped into conversations and I start to feel anxious with holding conversations when I want to enjoy the silence. Even pre-pregnancy, it's really rare for me to experience a massage without minimal conversations. I even got to doze off a few times because I was so relaxed! Her hands are truly healing touch. My body felt great afterwards. There are two parking spots reserved for the Blue Lotus Office and free parking next lot over if the two spots are full. While it's kind of a drive for me, I am so happy to find a place that can provide top quality massages! read more

Great service and amazing prenatal massage. I felt so relaxed afterwards. Third trimester aches and pains went away.

I'm so glad I came to Equilibrio Massage! I've been coming monthly since 17 weeks, and in my 3rd trimester with all the shifts in my body, I've felt the importance of maintaining full function. So many massage places I had gone to and loved before simply did not have the training to focus specifically on healing for mamas. A lot of places take what they do and remove what they *can't* do out, so I'm left with feeling like a lot of my needs were unaddressed. Not so with Equilibrio. Hannah works magic. I love the care in asking specific questions about how my body is currently doing, delving into things like how my pelvis is feeling, how I'm sleeping, any cramping or pains, and then even showing techniques that I can do at home to care for myself between visits. The cushioning system makes *all* the difference. I can lay comfortably on my side fully bolstered, my shoulders aren't crushed, my hip doesn't feel pressured, and my waist and belly and supported so I don't feel like my spine has hammocked / sagged in the middle. Hannah takes away all the stiffness in my back and neck as baby gets heavier and my sleep patterns and positions have to change and works out all the swelling in my legs. I leave feeling both more relaxed and taller. And with more space for baby. Thank you for improving my quality of life! read more

Kacey was absolutely amazing! I received an hour massage from her and she used aromatherapy, hot stone and towels. She made my massage so relaxing and used the perfect amount of pressure. I'm 38 weeks pregnant so as you can imagine I'm a bit uncomfortable but Kacey did a fabulous job and the aches and pains in my hips and back were virtually gone afterwards. I would highly recommend her and will absolutely book with her again :) read more

I was suffering with some strong back pains throughout the second into third trimester of my pregnancy, until I found my way to Equilibrio. Hannah was so amazing in finding the right pressure points and approach to helping me feel better. She also would send me home with recommended exercises and massages my husband could do for me in between sessions as well. These prenatal massages helped me really enjoy the last part of my pregnancy- just so grateful for that! read more

i received a certificate here for mother's day and I finally came in last Sunday. I booked a well deserved prenatal massage. i'm 37 weeks and my massage therapist, Carole was amazing. Prior to the start of the massage, she asked questions about my pregnancy, any issues or concerns i have or may have. She focused on my posture and made sure i was comfortable in every way. The massage felt so amazing and relaxing that instead of using my certificate i decided to save it for another appt because I want to come back right before my due date. read more

I had a prenatal massage with Nicole and I am 38 weeks. This was my first pregnancy massage so I did not know what to expect. It was an amazing experience! I had a gift card and had trouble activating it online and they were able to help me very efficiently via text to help me book my appointment. Once booked, I received email and text reminders which was helpful. There was also a new client info form I was glad to know they made efforts to get a good history. Once I arrived, Nicole was very professional and answered all of my questions and made sure I was very comfortable. The placement of all the pillows was so comfy, and the massage was relaxing and felt so good!! I plan to go back for a postpartum massage!!! Would highly recommend!! read more

Here visiting a friend in San Diego and was generously gifted a massage with Destany today. Wow! I've had a lot of massages and can recognize when someone has "the touch". Destany has such caring hands. I could really feel the soul in her touch and felt such a great vibe from the first introduction in the waiting area. The room was spacious, clean and well appointed. The massage table was equipped with special pillows for side lying. Destany also added more pillows to rest between my legs, a pillow for my growing baby bump and an additional pillow to rest my arm. I was 100% comfortable. She used what felt like a salve for the massage medium and I left there not feeling greasy in the slightest. It's very clear that this place truly specializes in caring for us pregnant ladies. What a gem for San Diego mamas to enjoy! read more

Amazing! I have gone multiple times to see Allison for prenatal massages, and leave feeling like a spark of magic just happened! She is extremely talented and was totally in tuned to what I needed. Focusing on all the areas I asked her to while making me feel comfortable along the way. Best massages I have ever received pregnant or not! Thank you Allison. read more

first off they made US wait 30 minutes since the previous guy came 30 minutes late to their massage!! does that make sense?? second, it was such a bad massage that I wanted to leave in the middle- just a tho "it's ganna get better "! well, it didn't. never again bye read more

Honestly the best prenatal massage I've had since getting pregnant. Destany, my therapist was truly amazing and took her time getting to know me and how my pregnancy was going. You can tell she genuinely cared about what she does. I'd highly recommend to anyone. read more

Nicole is a wizard. I just had my first massage with her and I think it was the best massage I've ever had. I can't remember the last time I felt this relaxed. read more

The owner, Nicole, contacted me and offered me a redo massage with her. She was fabulous! We discussed problem areas and pressure and she communicated with me throughout, addressing all areas we talked about. The pressure was much stronger than my last experience which is what I wanted. She really dug in there and spent considerable time working my problem muscle spots. She even went above what I was expecting and massaged my belly and scalp, and spent extra time on my feet and hands. I had a great experience the second time around. It's worth mentioning again that they have a great pillow setup! Really hard not to fall asleep Thanks Nicole! read more

I've been seeing Hannah for prenatal massage throughout my pregnancy and I can't recommend her highly enough! A lot of massage therapists will say they can do prenatal massage, but few are actually trained and certified in it, like all of the therapists at Equilibrio Massage are. This gave me a lot of comfort knowing Hannah knows the exact spots to touch, pressures to apply, and safe ways to move my body. Not only that, but I leave every appointment with her recommendations for things I can do at home - from exercises, to stretches, to ways to sit to make me more comfortable. Hannah's touch is absolute magic. I leave feeling like melted butter. The studio is lovely and has parking. read more

My family bought me a gift certificate for a prenatal massage, I ended up having my baby the day of my booked massage and was able to reschedule. Ten month later I finally went in for my massage, mom life, I should have rebooked sooner. The postpartum massage was fantastic. Thank you Hannah!! This was the most intentional and controlled massage I have ever received. I left feeling relaxed and happy. Can't wait to come back :) read more

I had the wonderful pleasure of having Destany as my masseuse today for a 90 min prenatal Massage and she was absolutely divine! At 37 weeks I am definitely feeling all the aches and tightness that come with child bearing and Destany took such great care of me. The positioning on the table, her touch and pressure throughout the massage was on point. I felt very comfortable and relaxed. Can't wait to come back next week for another session with her, thank you Destany! read more

I am in love with this place. I have been my weekly massages with Janice since I was about 31 weeks pregnant. I am trying to go weekly as my job also puts extra strain on my body on top of my pregnancy. She has really changed my life. My constant body aches, neck and back knots are taken care of every time I see her and she really puts a lot of effort in her massages. It's been very difficult for me to find a masseuse being pregnant because they're are afraid to touch me due to my condition. I am so happy that I found this place and Janice. I bought the prenatal package for six but I will definitely coming post partum for my overall well being. It's such a necessary thing to do in order to function for anyone who is working very hard physically either at work, at home and for people who constantly do repetitive movements that cause strain on their bodies. Getting my massages has really helped with my sanity and I am always counting down the days I can come in. Thank you Janice and Equilibrio for all the work you do! read more

Janice was our instructor/massage therapist on Valentine's Day! I purchased the prenatal massage with instruction and my wife LOVED it! It can be hard for an expecting father to find ways to be supportive of his pregnant spouse and this was the perfect way for me to do that! Janice was so much fun to work with and my wife was in heaven for the entire duration of the lesson. Janice advised us what lotion to use, how to arrange the pillows, what pillows to buy... everything you can think of to spoil your wife at home! We will be returning for a lymphatic draining session as the pregnancy progresses to help with circulation, and I will be receiving instruction to do this at home as well! Couldn't be happier with this experience! read more

Had a prenatal massage a while back with Tianna and I can't recommend coming to Equilibrio Massage enough! Unfortunately just realized I never posted my review I'm was 35 weeks at the time and was on the fence about getting a prenatal massage for a few reasons, mostly because this is my first pregnancy and I wasn't entirely sure how I'd react to it with the changes my body has gone through. But I'm so glad I did, and I'm even more glad I chose Equilibrio. The booking process was so painless. Way more straight forward and quick than I have experienced with other massage studios. The studio itself is super clean and inviting with convenient parking, which can be rare in San Diego. The massage table was all set up with very comfortable bedding when I arrived and the lighting and music was already set and relaxing. It also smelled so good, the lavender scent wasextremely soothing Tianna did a great job of making me feel comfortable and relaxed. Since it was my first time at the studio and doing a prenatal massage she made sure to explain the process to me and make sure to answer any questions or concerns I had. Before we even began she asked about pressure levels and any problem areas I was more concerned with. She continued to check on me and make sure I was comfortable after changing positions, made sure the pressure was at a good level, and reminded me to breath and relax. One of my favorite aspects of this experience was Tianna starting and ending the session with having me take the time to connect with my baby. read more

This is the most amazing center for pregnant women. Nicole is not only an angel with her hands but she is an absolutely fantastic resource for women about their bodies, their pregnancies, what to expect for birth and different classes worth taking to feel the most prepared possible. The fact that she also works with postpartum women and is so accommodating makes her a NECESSITY during the entire process. read more

Thank you Equilibrio! When I was pregnant I got terrible sciatica and saw Nicole. Before I was pregnant I loved a deep tissue massage and was worried that the less aggressive prenatal wouldn't work out my spots. Oh, I was wrong. That massage with Nicole changed my life and I jumped off the table feeling more refreshed! Since then, I have seen Allison for pre and post natal. Both were wonderful and the post-natal was the healing time I needed. Allison was attentive and attuned and was much needed. Also, if you sign up for newsletters, Equilibrio has some great promotions! read more

I have been going to Nicole almost every week for six months now, and I love it! Tomorrow is my day. I can't wait! First of all, she has HOT SHELLS! I am cold a lot, so these are so wonderful. I love it when she busts them out! Her massage is just really dreamy. She hits the perfect balance of sending you to a state of deep relaxation and working out knots in the muscles. I sometimes fall asleep for a few minutes. I always leave feeling like I am walking on a cloud. Is this what heroin feels like? She has a great space in a nice and friendly wellness center in Hilllcrest. I almost always am able to park in the provided lot, and the few times I haven't been able to, there were spots on the street right in front. A big plus in that neighborhood. My problem with some massage therapists is the scent of the oils/lotions. It can be really offensive to my sensitive schnoz sometimes. Her oils/lotions are pleasant to me. As a person, Nicole is friendly, interesting, and smart. I enjoy visiting with her. Also, she is very well-trained in many different wellness areas. That combined with her many years (10, I think) as an independent massage therapist explains her expert work. I know she specializes in pregnant woman, and as I am neither, I am even more impressed with her massage. One more cool feature, they will give you a confirmation call or TEXT (if you choose that option) the day before your massage. How cool is the confirmation text?! As a personal trainer who works out a fair amount, it is important for me to have someone else do work on me to re-energize myself, both mind and body. Nicole does this perfectly, and I am so thankful for her. read more

When I was just *absurdly* pregnant with a strapping pair of twins, I decided to try Equilibrio on the recommendation of a friend. Nicole was a godsend! She always made me feel comfortable (as comfortable as possible with a belly full of people) and listened to what I needed. Several times, she would get me to relax to a point where I would sort of zone out and she would have to rouse me at the end. M-A-G-I-C. I saw her 5 or 6 times, including a postnatal massage that I swear helped me heal faster. Thumbs up! In an insanely crazy coincidence, we ended up running into each other that summer not once but TWICE in Italy, of all places, in Rome AND Florence. Oh, Universe, you so crazy. read more

I just had a prenatal massage with Hannah. I am 39 weeks pregnant and wow, this is the most relaxed I have been in months! I appreciate the ease of booking via text and easy parking. A prenatal massage here is a great treat for yourself or a wonderful baby shower gift as well. thank you! read more

I set up an appointment with Nicole for my wife as part of her birthday gift and my wife really enjoyed the whole experience. She said it was her best message she ever received....so happy wife, happy life. Tip: online booking is easy and if you have questions, just call....great customer service! read more

Nicole gave me an amazing prenatal massage at 35 weeks. Techniques & pressure were incredible. She uses lots of special sized pillows for support. Cannot wait to go back! read more

Wonderful massage with Nicole today. The office, from the moment I walked in, was no frills (which I love), clean, comfortable, and relaxing. Before she started, Nicole walked me through exactly what she was going to do from start to finish. She also paid special attention to the areas which I told her were bothering me. It's often tough to get comfortable being 28 weeks pregnant, but Nicole made sure my body was supported the whole time. It was wonderful. So happy that I booked another appt. for next month. read more

My husband booked a massage package for me because I was in my 3rd trimester and experiencing the worst back pain. I lucked out and got Tianna assigned as my masseuse and I am so happy I did. The place is easy to get to with parking right out front. I was warmly greeted by Tianna each time and after just one massage I felt the tightness melt away from my back and shoulders - helping me feel relief at work. Tianna is so attentive and has such a warm disposition that it puts you at ease. She would check in on me to make sure I was comfortable at all times. I also booked a postpartum massage, a few weeks after having my son. It was another great massage that once again helped me feel immediate relief. I can't rave about this place and Tianna enough. Highly recommend. read more

I had the Divine Momma massage with Marissa. Everything was amazing. I told her where I had pains from the pregnancy and she made sure to specialize on those areas. She also showed me and my husband some stretches after the massage to help me relieve the pain. They use lots of pillows to make sure you're comfortable when laying on your side, and the heat pads for your feet and hands helped with relaxation. Everything was perfect and heavenly! Would definitely recommend this place to any pregnant momma! read more

I am 28 weeks pregnant and have been having the usual pregnancy aches and pains, so my fiance bought me a 75 minute prenatal massage and hand and foot treatment here for Valentines day. Marissa was so nice and knowledgeable about the pregnant woman's body. She did a great job, the whole experience was so nice and relaxing. I will come back here for more prenatal and even post natal massages. I'm a fan! read more

This was my first visit at Equilibrio and it was great! I highly recommend Marissa!! She had me lay on my side and at the end I was in a reclined position. Normally I'm not a huge fan of laying on my side but they had the table arranged with just the right support and pillows! It was so comfortable! It was easy to park, easy to book appt, and easy to redeem my gift certificate. I highly recommend! read more

Janis was pretty amazing. I was first a little scared because I was 38 weeks. But this wasn't her first rodeo. She new exactly what she was doing and I was confident within minutes. Thanks again! read more

Marissa is amazing. I've had so many massages, and she is the best, in all categories. Well worth the price when you can afford. Clinic, rooms, and locations are all just about perfect :-D read more

Had an incredible massage today with Marissa, 10/10 actually she gets 100 out of 10 I will be back again and again and again read more

I've been seeing Nicole for bodywork for almost two years and couldn't recommend her more highly. She always asks great questions about how my postpartum body is feeling and spends extra time on the areas where I need it. She knows what types of activities we do as new moms (breastfeeding/pumping in strange positions, carrying our increasingly heavy bundles of joy, etc) and really customizes the massage to my needs. I get a 90-min deep tissue massage and it leaves me feeling pain-free and more relaxed. Nicole is very thoughtful and extremely strong. Definitely book with Nicole; your body will thank you! read more

At 36 weeks my boyfriend gifted me a 90 min prenatal. From the moment Nicole placed those pillows all around me I was in heaven. The perfect amount of pressure during the massage. And she did a great job focusing on my hips and lower back. The facility is impeccably clean and with the calming spa music it just makes for an all over great experience. I immediately rebooked after for a massage at 38 weeks and was just as pleased leaving that appointment too. Pregnant ladies get over there! You deserve to treat yourself and prepare your body before labor and delivery. read more

Today was my first experience with Nicole at Equilibrio. I was very happy to find a practitioner that specializes in prenatal massage. I had one very bad experience in the past with my first pregnancy about which I communicated with Nicole via email in advance. She reassured me (as did all the wonderful Yelp reviews) that I would be in good and capable hands. The space is peaceful and inviting. Parking was a cinch. Nicole sent an email in advance with helpful information about directions and parking which I appreciated. I was able to fill out a brief health history online prior to my arrival so that this did not take away from my session time. The massage itself was divine. I like firm pressure and many therapists are not comfortable performing this on pregnant women. I was comfortable and felt completely pampered from start to finish. Nicole did some really fascinating positioning with pillows and I can say with confidence I have never felt more comfortable during a massage in all of my experience with this type of service. I even came away with some great tips to increase my comfort with sleep positions I'm excited to try tonight! I bought a package to see me through the remainder of my pregnancy and Nicole was so sweet and told me that she was having a special start next week and offered to give me this pricing in advance. She certainly was not obligated to do that and I probably would never have known the difference. I value honesty and finding a massage therapist this wonderful is no easy task. I look forward to my future visits here and will likely continue to be a customer long after the twins are born! read more

Nicole is simply amazing. Her massage is not like any other. We live in Oregon now, but when we come into town we like to see if she's got availability for an impromptu session. read more

Nicole is absolutely heaven!! She really knows what she's doing and her presence is just calming. She's so patient and made sure I had a relaxing and comfortable experience during my prenatal massage. She even taught and showed me spinning babies techniques that will help now and during labor. So grateful to have met her and can't wait to return! read more

I wish Equilibrio was in NYC. This was a life saver during my business trip and they were able to squeeze me in for a last minute appointment. Thank you for saving my lower back and the great tips in stretches for me to do at home. read more