I first had a massage from Shannon Hopkins about 6 years ago and was completely blown away…read more I was suffering from upper back tension, knots in my shoulders, and my neck was having a hard time turning to the left. I came to Shannon when she worked in Oakland on the recommendation of a friend, not really sure what to expect. Not only did she impress me with her professional demeanor, but she was warm and friendly and put me at ease right away. Her massage melted away my tight spots with just the right amount of pressure, and her calm way of speaking helped my mind "zone out," which is something I really need. She even offered to do some guided imagery with me, which helped me relax further, and get some useful information from my subconscious. If you see her, know that she's really skilled at facilitating a verbal "journey," if you want it. Since that first time, I've continued to get regular massage from Shannon, up until the time she moved to Santa Barbara. If you're in the Santa Barbara area and could use some therapeutic bodywork, you'll be impressed with Shannon's talent.

Just settling back into town permanently and found my new favorite massage therapist. Thank you so…read moremuch Asia.

I can't say enough good things about my massages with Esme at the Deep Tissue Massage Center in…read moreSanta Barbara! She has such an intuitive touch and deep understanding of the body. Every session helps me feel more balanced, stronger, and more at ease in my body. I've noticed real improvements in my mobility and overall well-being since I started seeing her. I always leave feeling like my body has been truly cared for. Colin and Jill are so experienced and have helped me through my physical therapy process every step of the way. Highly recommend!

I came here on the recommendation of my amazing chiropractor (Dr.Kori on State St.). I saw…read moreChristina to help with a carpel tunnel type pain in my wrist. She was caring and friendly as she took down my long list of issues. She theme worked on my back and wrist. My wrist felt better the next day, and the day after that my wrist pain was gone completely! I'm back at work pain free. Amazing

Jason is a top notch masseuse. Great energy. Perfect amount of functional bodywork for pain relief…read moreand lasting results to relaxation from stress ratio. As an acupuncturist I recommend him.

Professional par excellence. Jason is the quintessential massage therapist; strong but sympathetic…read morehands showing great knowledge of the muscular system, respectful, very strong but not too much, trustworthy, knowledgeable, thoughtful and many more superlatives. Priced inexpensively for his masterful skills. I had him work on my left quad where my muscles were knotted a year after hip replacement. The first time he worked through about 9 knotted muscles for an hour. It felt so much better after he was done. I have returned several times for whole body massage. I guarantee you cannot find a better therapist. Oh he also came to my house with his portable table and such, so I was totally comfortable. It was simply the best.

Michelle is a wonderful and professional massage…read moretherapist. She is warm and friendly and has a small private studio she works out of that has a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. I highly recommend her!

I have been receiving massages from Michelle for several years and I am so grateful that I met her!…read more She is a very talented therapist, and a kind and sweet person in all respects. I highly recommend WENJUAN Massage and Michelle.

Simply the best. In one session, rid me of pain that has bothered me for almost a year. Amazing!read more

I had a 90 minute deep tissue massage with Dana, after a cross country flight. I have been dealing…read morewith lower back issues since having a knee replacement. Physical therapy has been giving me relief in minimal increments. One session with Dana loosened up all that had been stuck. He is sensitive as to how deep to work and intuitively found my problem areas. Relaxing easy atmosphere. Definitely give him a try.

Nico is among the best massage therapists/bodyworkers I've ever been to. He's everything you want…read morein a massage therapist. First of all he has "the touch", which can't be taught. You either have it or you don't. For Nico, bodywork isn't just a job, it's also a gift, a purpose, and a passion. He has over 30 years of experience and he's the type of guy who never stops learning about his craft. Bodywork is an art and a science and he's both an artist and a scientist when addressing the complexity of the neuromuscular system. He knows his physiology very well. Checkout his website and read through the articles. His plethora of knowledge is immediately apparent. He's the strongest massage therapist I've ever been to, so when I have a muscle knot in a very deep and strong muscle, he's the guy who can get it to release. But he's offers far more than just physical strength. He is skilled in many different modalities and knows when to apply them. He's well versed in deep tissue work, sports massage, injury-specific massage, myofascial release, neuromuscular work, trigger point therapy, hot stone massage, gua sha, and others. He often combines several of these in a single session as needed to address the specific issues you're dealing with. He's a wealth of knowledge. When years of physical therapy have failed for a variety of the muscle tension-related issues, Nico has provided supstantial relief. For example, one time, all of my symptoms pointed to a very tight psoas muscle. I had been hunched over for days due to the pain. I couldn't stand up straight due to the burning, pinching, radiating pain in my lower back. None of the stretching and strengthening exercises that the physical therapists provided were providing any relief. I asked if they performed psoas releases and each one said no, and that it wasn't necessary for my recovery. I reached out to Nico and asked if he performed psoas releases. He said yes, so I booked the soonest appointment he had. He performed the release and I walked out of the office upright and almost pain free. The massage with Nico was a partially painful 90 minutes, but it was absolutely worth it. Nico also understands to the mind-body connection. He doesn't just deal with the muscles and joints. He also knows how the nervous system is deeply connected with the muscular system. I've suffered from chronic headaches in the past. I came to him with this issue and he released some deep tension in my shoulders and neck and this provided substantial relief. Nico is very compassionate and holds space if you need He understands that trauma can be stored in the body, and when tension in the body is released, long held emotions can also be released. I've broken down in tears on the massage table not from physical pain, but from the release of deeply held emotions that came to the surface as a result of the bodywork. Nico understood this and held a safe space for this emotional expression. It wasn't awkward or uncomfortable at all. Nico is also very generous with offering tips and at-home exercises, ergonomic changes, etc. that will help you to address the root causes of your pain, tightness, and other discomforts. Nico is a genuine, good-hearted person who is skilled in his work. He's also a talented painter and his office is filled with is beautiful art. Come for the excellent bodywork, and stay for the art gallery :)

Excellent massage and bodywork. Truly fantastic. I'm pain free just one day after having the work…read moredone.

Best massage I've ever had! And I've had them all over the world. A high recommend at only $50 for…read morean hour.

I had a fall a few months ago and Jose's amazing touch released so much tension and tightness from…read moremy neck, back and legs. Today i feel a lightness and flexibility I haven't felt since my accident. I highly recommend that you visit Jose for your health and wellbeing. He is wonderful.

Jose was such an intuitive healer, immediately putting me at ease, from the first touch of his…read morehands. It seemed like he could easily read the tension patterns in my body. Without me even saying anything about it, he went directly to the places that needed attention, and knew how to give the right kind of pressure to cajole, dissolve, and release the tightness in my back, shoulder, and hips, especially. I got off the table feeling like I had a new shoulder, my neck had so much more freedom, and my walk was more full of space. I'd highly recommend Jose if you want deep tissue massage, and want to work to your edge to gain freedom of movement. He uses a combination of styles, including Esalen, deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial release, Traeger. I think the most effective part was the oil on skin, repetitive strokes with hands, forearms, and elbow in the places where my muscles most needed it. He paused several times to check-in to calibrate that he was using the right pressure, but it didn't even feel necessary, as it seemed like he was reading my body directly. It felt really courageous for him to go right into the areas of pain, with strength and sensitivity, and stay attuned as we went into the depths together. I think this combination of courage and sensitivity is what I most value in a massage therapist - it really allows you to go as far as your body is willing towards free movement. I'd highly recommend working with Jose, and look forward to being on his table again!