I just had a Thai massage combo with a back scrub by Miw, and it was hands down one of the most amazing massages I've ever experienced. It was intense in the best way possible the stretching combined with the deep tissue work really got into all the right areas. The hot stones were absolute heaven and took the entire experience to another level. And that back scrub...It honestly felt like they cleaned my soul. LOL I walked out feeling lighter, refreshed, and completely renewed. I will definitely be back and can't recommend her enough! read more

Had the best thai combo massage ever with Jenny. She was amazing and intuitive. Definitely coming back to get more massages with her.

Massage was good including the free stone and cupping. However, the communication was difficult as I had requested a 90 minute thai-combo massage and only got 60 minutes. read more

Pretty good Massage everything was clean and a moderately price I would go back. perfectly located for me since I live in Chula Vista so it's only about two or 3 miles away from me. read more

Catalina is a great professional therapist that generally cares about her job. So very nice and clean which adds to the whole experience and dynamic. read more

I have been coming to this massage place for a couple of years now. I just came from one of the best massages I've had in a long time. Nancy was amazing. I explained the issues I had and she listened to everything I said and made sure to work on those areas. If you have never had a Thai massage, and you have a lot of aches and pains.. I highly suggest to go. The deep tissue is not a relaxation massage.. she gets in there and massages your sore points. They even have the option where they walk on your back and body but I was too sore for that. She pinpointed areas that I was feeling tight and she helped relax those areas. If you need a really good massage, you need to come check out this place. I like that they also offer you water on your way out! They have really great hours and today I called and they were able to see me within the hour. I will be back in 2 weeks!!! read more

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I booked a 90-minute session with Miw and this is the Thai massage that I am looking for, she's amazing in all aspects of her craft, I am looking forward to visiting more with her as my therapist. read more

I reserved a 60 minute Swedish Massage with Nancy on Saturday, August 27, along with Aromatherapy. It was far and away the best massage I've ever experienced. I was unaware how tightly wound my body had become over the last 10 years or more. Nancy was instrumental in working out the dozens of knots that had built up throughout my entire muscular system. I suffer from Degenerative Disk Disease, from which I had come to believe that I would suffer extensive pain every day for the rest of my life. After Nancy worked on me for the full 60 minutes, I now hold out hope that I do not have to suffer through chronic pain every day. Thank you, Nancy! Sincerely, Harold Ollier read more

I booked Pearly for a Thai sports massage for some tightness and tension in my IT bands and lats. I needed someone who could really apply pressure and she did. My IT bands, quads, and lats felt much better after our session. If you need a masseuse who can apply harder pressure than others, go to her. read more

Very pleaent and relaxing just love the massage..I will definitely come back here again soon.

Overall I've been coming here roughly for the last 3 years. I've had a couple of the therapist here and all were decent experiences, but for me Catalina is the therapist I always book with. I've been going to Cat for a little over two years and I've never had a bad experience with her. She is very professional and knowledgeable. If you so happen to visit this establishment, I highly recommend Catalina. read more

Good environment, very relaxing. You can call to make appointment or walk-in. Masseuse are great as well! I always come back to this place, just not too happy with the pricing got higher. They used to have combination for $80 with cupping/hot stones but now everything is adds on for $10-15 for cupping and hot stones. All in all, i'll recommend to see Nancy. read more

I called last minute for a Thai Combo massage with foot reflexology, and Mark took me right away, total lifesaver! He was strong, intuitive, and it felt like I got chiro, PT, and massage all in one. My neck and hip released instantly, and with the tiger balm...wow. I walked out feeling like a brand-new person. ‍ Definitely going back! read more

Gale has an amazing touch. After a massage with her my arm is mobile again. She is just so sweet kind and just amazing!!!

I'm not a local, but was visiting with some down time. I've had at least dozens of Thai massages over the years. The good ones feel good but also hurt. They really stretch you out and get to those problem areas. I've had a situation brewing in my neck and my hips for awhile and was looking for someone to work their magic. This place had amazing reviews, so I booked online, 90 minute Thai therapeutic, with Miw. The therapists that had been specifically mentioned in other reviews were not available. I can only say it was one of the most bizarre? Weird? Massages I've had. I paid upfront because it was less than 24 hours. I did not pay for cupping or any scrubs. I asked when I got there if she'd have time to add on a 30 minute foot reflexology, and she said no. No problem. I told her about my shoulder/neck and hips. She went to work. But it really seemed like she wasn't sure what she was doing. It was a lot of moving oil around on my back, some walking, which seemed pretty normal. Then she sat on a chair in front of my head and put her feet on my shoulders/neck area and kept hitting my in the head with her foot. Then she left the room and went to the restroom and came back.... And climbed back up again. Did she wear shoes into the bathroom? Did she clean her feet before standing on me again? Because she did not make sure the sheet full covered the areas she was walking on. When she got done, she decided to do some cupping. I've never had it done before, have never really been interested in it, and I can't say it's helped my neck or my back. Which is covered in bruises, but not just round ones. She went up and down my back with a few of them, so it looks like someone took a bat to my back. Even the round cups obviously moved some because many of them aren't just round. While those were.... Doing whatever they do on my back, she decided to do a sugar or salt scrub on both of my legs. All the way up. Not sure why; like I said, I didn't pay for this? Then she left and got a bucket of water that she sloshed all over, and did her best to get it all off, but left tons in between my toes. The sheet was wet, the sheet I was laying on was wet. Just really weird. When she asked me to turn over, she didn't life the sheet over me while I turned. Which is pretty standard? I dunno. Like I said, just the weirdest experience I've ever had getting a massage (and besides Thai massages, Ive gotten literally hundreds over the last 15 years). Maybe stick with one of the therapists mentioned in the other reviews, or go somewhere else. She didn't try to charge me extra, so that's good. The place was clean. And I literally heard someone snoring in another room, so clearly they have good therapists on site. read more

Been coming here for years and no matter who I get it's always a relaxing and positive experience. This time I was blessed with the amazing pearl. She really went to work on my back. I felt bad but she knows what she is doing thank you pearl God bless. I'm feeling so much better today. Will be back. read more

I came out a brand new person. Nancy helped me out to loosen the knots. I did 90 mins of thai massage. The legit kind. I trusted my guts and the certification displayed on the wall. I have been to a lot of thai parlors but most are chinese and not thai. Here, they climb the rop and step on your back. This aint for the faint heart. You gotta speak if it hurts. I didnt speak I took it all in because its been 5-6 months i didnt have any massage and I needed it badly. But for the first timers, tell them be light or gentle. This isnt your relax spa. This is pure reset. I think if you want to relax u do swedish. Thai is seriously positional hard core. They include hot stones, oil and a lot of aromatics. It felt im going in the oven and soften me up. It similar to going inside a spa thats hot and relaxes your muscle after work. Book ahead. It was my first time and lucky enough they got a spot. They got a website so book there. There is a bit of a barrier in terms of service that I want but they are warm and friendly. Book online that is your google translate. Anyway, would be coming back. I wish I took a picture of their services but the parking is small and only for an hour. Parking is in the apartment complex beside it ! Over all, Nancy helped me reset my muscle. Reset means not relaxing, in my opinion, ok? :) Be back! Thank you Nancy and the owner. youd see on their certificates its legit thai names so youd get legit service. read more

This is the LEGIT MASSAGE! Thank you so much Nancy and David! David (Phone Representative) & Nancy (Therapist) are AMAZING, AWESOME, PROFESSIONAL, THE BEST! Good environment and very relaxing. I will definitely come back to ISSAN THAI MASSAGE. I I love it! read more

Love this spot. Good local spot that's my go-to. Staff is super friendly and nice. Check them out!

We came here by recommendation of a friend. This massage place is also closer to us than the other place we normally go to. We got 60 min Thai/deep tissue couples massage - free "cupping" and hot stone included Our masseuses were Julia and patty? I think. They both started on our shoulders, it was lighter than I had wanted but eventually the pressure became stronger. They have grab bars on the ceiling to walk on our backs. There was a thin blanket on me but I think she would go over the blanket and barefoot on me. I usually have knots underneath my shoulder blades. it didn't feel like she was really trying to feel for the knots. Just a firmer pressure rubbing over my back with her forearms and maybe cos I'm a woman, she didn't walk on my back but she did walk on my butt and legs. For the Back, she always kept one foot on lower body and used other for my back. Also, I like head massages, could have been more. I've never had cupping but I've seen glass cups with a flame. This felt like plastic suction cups and it also felt a little wet, as if they were washed and not fully dried. So when the cups went on, it was cold and something's slightly wet. I never felt prepared for it when she would put another on. I would opt out of this if I ever came back. Hot stone, it was ok, majority of the times ( and it's only been a handful), when I get hot stones). I'm weary because the stones are so hot. There's only been one time where I didn't flinch from the heat and this was not the one. The heat was bearable but it wasn't a smooth transition when the hot stone touched my skin. Part of me wondered what the massage would've been like if not for the time taken for the cupping and hot stone, if it would've been a little more thorough and more searching for my knots and working on taking them out. The couple room is not a true couple room. It's two separate rooms with a doorway located at the head of the beds that opens, so you can see into each others room. The walls are thin. Thankfully the music is inside the room, but the guy was outside my door talking so loudly, it was disturbing my peace. My husband luckily couldn't hear him on his end. I also like to grade my massages by if I fall asleep, I was awake the entire time. In the end, the guy said you get a free sheet mask for the couple 90min massages included. Also one free massage for every 10 massages. You get a lunch card. Parking is limited to street, it's business in located with townhomes in the back, so I think the parking lot belongs to them. Bathroom was clean and massage room is clean. They have hooks and a basket for your clothes and belongings and hair ties available to tie hair. I think if you leave a yelp review you get incentive as well. They have a second location that offers different services such as facials close by off 3rd in CV. We might try this place again since it's close by or maybe the other location. Accepts card. read more

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Nancy! You are so amazing and you help me so much. Highly recommend this place. If I could leave a ten star review. I would. I am so amazed by this massage spa. I suffer from fibromyalgia and I'm so picky when it comes to a good massage spot I will be telling all my friends and family, or anyone who asks me where place I recommend. read more

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There are great massage therapists here for a good price. It's easy to get an appointment and they always hit the right spots to loosen up my muscles! read more

I came in so tense & tight. Mona really helped me to loosen up, relax & I am walking out with much less tension, less stressed & can move easier. I highly reco6Mona for a great deep tissue message & cupping. read more

My sister and I have been wanting to get a massage. We wanted to try the services at Orchid Thai Spa but they didn't have availability. They offered to provide service at Issan Thai and I was able to get an appointment for me and my sister. We both got the Thai Combination massage and it was amazing. I just want to say that this was by far the most amazing service I have ever gotten in a long time. Nancy, thank you for giving your all. I felt every effort from you in my body and I was very much relaxed the whole time and even after. I would definitely recommend this place and would come back again. read more

My wife and I visited Issan Thai Massage not knowing how we were going to like it. I came in very sore and left relaxed. We were greeted by bobby and he started on my massage but 10 minutes in, he switched with his sister Jenny and she took over the rest of the massage. I got hot stone massage too and a face mask which was a nice touch. I honestly can say, I highly recommend this place. One very important thing that got my attention was we were not asked to pay before out amazing massages, we paid at the end of it and with pleasure I did. Couldn't forget to give jenny a well earned gratuity. read more

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What an amazing experience!! From the moment my boyfriends and I walked in to the minute we walked out, we were very thankful to find Issan. We made an appointment at 3 but were given a call a couple hours before to let us know they were running behind because it was busy. Calling us before our appointment and giving us a heads up was appreciated. When we walked in to our appointment, Pookie greeted us and offered water and made us feel at home. The best part was the massage! Pookie and Nancy were our massage therapists. They knew the exact spots and right amount of pressure to relieve the muscle tension while keeping us comfortable. We are definitely coming back! read more

I just had a 2-hr massage from Patty & I can't even begin to rave about her & this place! I've had debilitating neck & lower back pain and have tried everything short of surgery (PT, chiropractor, even injections) and this is the first time in 4 years I've been pain-free. Quality of massage: 5 stars - Before she began the massage, Patty asked me where I'm in pain & she REALLY went ham (in the best way possible)! Throughout the massage she'd just find a spot & ask me if I was in pain or sore there and she focused on it until I simply wasn't. I know all the knots in my shoulders & back aren't going away in 1 session but she sure worked out the kinks & tension. Patty was super kind & checking in to make sure the pressure was ok & for the first time I didn't have to ask for stronger/more firm pressure! She is STRONG Making an appointment: 5 stars - Super easy online (which I appreciate bc most places you have to call & I hate talking on the phone). I booked an appointment same day! - You even get a discount if you book online or pay cash at the time of service. - They also take walk-ins, but to make everyone's life easier... make an appointment ahead of time. Parking - Plenty of free street parking. If you struggle to find a masseuse who can apply strong & firm pressure for the entire 2-hrs, stop searching & come here and ask for PATTY! I will DEFINITELY be back! P.S. They work ridiculously hard so if you don't have enough $ to leave a decent tip (20%+) then stay home. read more

I cannot stop talking about the amazing massage I had by Ivy yesterday. I've been dealing with shoulder pain that started traveling down my back. I've never had a Thai massage but after seeing the reviews I decided to go for it. I made an appointment and was lucky enough to have Ivy be my masseuse. She was great at letting me know what to expect. Pressure was perfect and she got at all the stiffness and knots out. I will definitely be back! read more

The best massage I've gotten in a long time. So glad I found this place on yelp and gave it a try. I booked a 1 1/2 hour massage and got Denny. He was very welcoming when I checked in. Place is nice, clean and organized! The service was wonderful. I came out of there so refreshed and relaxed. My body got the care it needed. Def going back for a couples massage. read more

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NANCY, where have you been all my life? Despite trying various therapies like massages, acupuncture, chiropractic, and acupressure, none compare to the incredible experience of your massage. You tended to every part of my body, expertly adjusting each bone. I entered feeling battered and barely mobile, but after just one session, I'm amazed at the transformation! Your care and attention are exceptional, and you've gained a loyal client in me! Thank you immensely for changing my life! I can now walk without daily pain, and I'm deeply grateful for the relief you've provided. I will never go elsewhere again! God led me to you, and I couldn't be more Thankful! read more

I was lucky they had an opening since I didn't have an appointment. I chose to get the 90 min Thai and Swedish massage. Denny felt all the tight areas and concentrated on that until it was loose. My shoulder blade, neck and right arm really needed circulation. Working on the computer all day really stresses my right side. The hot stones and cupping was an experience. Helps with blood circulation. Thank you, Denny! I'll be back. Staff are friendly and nice. Business is clean. read more

Best massage in Chula Vista hands down, Nancy is the best they have but all staff are very skilled

Nancy and Catalina are an outstanding team. Nancy delivers one of the deepest, most powerful Thai massages I've ever had--perfect if you like firm pressure that truly relieves muscle tension and knots. Her technique is strong, precise, and incredibly effective. Catalina complements that with her own unique style--intuitive, balanced, and deeply therapeutic. She knows how to work the body with just the right amount of pressure and care. Whether you need serious muscle relief or a full-body reset, you can't go wrong with either of them. My wife and I will definitely come back soon read more

The kind of massage I'm looking for!! If you're into deep tissue massage I highly recommend this place. I love the stretching parts too and I personally love it since I always skip stretching on my workouts. On top of that it includes a free hot stone or cupping. I preferred the hot stone and no regrets at all. It's not those kind of hot stone massage where the masseuse will leave you for quite awhile with those burning stones. The are there the whole session doing different techniques. There's part too where my masseuse Nancy crack my bones and made me feel like I'm having chiropractor too! Every minute is worth it! read more

Nancy, I can't thank you enough for your magical hands. I hadn't been able to sleep for days, and the pain in my neck, upper back, and arm was excruciating. You truly listened to me and my body, applying just the right amount of pressure where I needed it most, while always checking in on how I was doing. Your gentleness and strength made all the difference. Words can't express how relaxed and cared for I feel after seeing you. I'm beyond grateful you fit me in, and I'm already looking forward to my next appointment. I 1000% recommend you to everyone! Thank you for everything, and thank you to the entire team for always being so kind during my visits. read more

I came here for the first time today and it has been one of the best Thai massages I've ever had. Nancy was very professional and knew what she was doing. Make sure you make an appointment because they do get busy. I did the 1 hr massage with free hot stones for $80. Definitely coming back whenever I'm in the area. read more

My first time here was awesome. I came in with tightness in my back and she did everything to make me feel better. One month later I came back, didn't have an appt but was willing to wait. The lady that was at the desk said it would be 80 dollars. Thing is I just wanted something to relax no deep pressure (which is extra) the price on the poster was 65. She said I had to pay 80 because I was a walk in. I was confused, I even asked to clarify, are you charging me more because I'm a walk in and she said yes. Walked out disappointed because my first experience was awesome. But now I guess if I ever want to come I have to call hours ahead to save my self some money. I would've understood if they were busy but there was no one there and they had masseurs that were free. So if you want to come here and not be overcharged call ahead. read more

TL;DR - great massage, decent price, go with Mia if you're not afraid of pressure! Would go back next time I'm in Chula Vista When visiting San Diego, I had a go-to spot off of Linda Vista, but I was staying in Chula Vista and wanted to see if there were any other comparable Thai style massages for me and my girlfriend. I usually like to make a reservation, especially for two people, but since I was caught up in all of the Southwest flying fun from the bomb cyclone, I was continuously on standby but after finding out our flight for the day was cancelled again, I just called to see if we could walk in. Lucky for us, they had some free slots opened up. Immediately after calling, we were texted with parking instructions and all of the gotchas that a first timer would encounter, so I thought that was a great touch. With some instructions on where to park, I was concerned it was going to be an issue, but not at all and when walking into the establishment we were immediately greeted and took a look at what was offered, where we wanted the most, attention, etc. They were doing a special to add hot rocks or cupping. I went with the cupping add on and didn't know what to expect, but they made sure to explain any possible side effects (other than the circular hickeys/hickies (?) on my back :-) The massage was great, my body made all kinds of cracking noises and any knots I had were killed. Afterwards, I was offered a beverage and I was again reminded of any side/after effects of the cupping and told to drink water (I really should listen one of these days) and I was on my way out. read more

Nancy is a sweet lady, she is one of the best masseuses and tries really hard. I recommend this place and give it 5 stars. Thank you Nancy ! read more

I love this place!! !! I have had massages by every one and they do such an amazing job! The deep tissue massage with hot atones and cupping works wonders. I try to go once a month and it is the best thing to relieve stress and tension. Nancy did my massage this last time and she was amazing with the deep tissue massage working out my knots and stretching. Full body massage with relaxing music and scented oils. Thank you Nancy i feel so good now and relaxed! read more