There are massage therapists that just do the same routine with everyone, you're in, you're out, and you're not really sure if you noticed a significant difference afterwards. But with Johnny? All I can say is, FINALLY I came across someone who is passionate about the work and the healing that they do. He is truly gifted. He takes the time to get to know what might be going on with you and develops his own approach tailored specific for the client. I felt super comfortable in his presence. He is kind, knowledgeable, and extremely professional. He knew exactly where and how to release a lot of the tension that I had in my neck and shoulders. He was recommended to me by my mother who also went to him for lower back pain that she's had for many years, and after seeing him she was in absolute awe that she had finally felt relief! Johnny is a true healer and I am very grateful that we found him. Definitely recommend his massage services read more

I purchased a gift card for my husband who got the deep sports massage. He was well taken care of, and returned again on his own to continue treatment. read more

Mary did a fantastic job Sat. of loosening my muscles & I slept thru 1/2- 2/3 of the time just relaxing so much

I had a back injury that was acting up. I could barely move my head so I purchased a Groupon and attempted to make an appt with this establishment on a Friday morning. He didn't answer so I left a message. I didn't hear back and due to the urgency of my situation I scheduled with another Massage place. More than 48 hours had passed so I request a Groupon refund. Hours later he texted to schedule. I replied with "I already requested a refund after not hearing from you on Friday. I went to another Masseuse. Take care!" He then went NUTS on me. Calling me "impatient, entitled, that I am what is wrong with the world and that he's happy he disappointed me." It was absolutely absurd! I have attached screenshots of his assault on me if you would like to see who he "really is". I am in the business of taking care of people as well. This was a disgusting unnecessary response. Anyone can be great at their practice but when they cannot control themselves I feel that it negates their talent. I am ecstatic to never have to meet this man. read more

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They say that you don't know what you got until it's gone... This is definitely the case with Johnny! I moved to Oregon and got my first massage over here and it was nothing like what I got with Johnny. If you are looking to take the next step in your health, trust Johnny as you can't find better person! read more

Honestly one of the best massages I've had in a long time. I had a lady back home before we moved that I worked with a couple years ago, and have had problems finding the perfect massage, (or more so a real massage). I felt like Johnny knew exactly what my body needed. I told him the spots I had issues, and he took out a ton of my tension knots! The pressure was hard, but that's exactly what my body needed & what I requested, as I wanted a deep tissue! He was very friendly, and communicated back quickly! I will definitely be going back to him. read more

Took my lady here because she was having terrible back pain. The next day, she was feeling so much better. Great work and never a dull moment. read more

My husband and I went for our first session he gave us a good deal for both of us. We had a great experience with him he knows how to treat our pain and injury. My husband had an injury on his shoulder blade for picking up something heavy and went to different massagers and doctors and nothing he's been having daily pain for 2 months then we came here and one treatment took his pain away wow my husband is so happy and pain free. And I suffer with tennis elbow and his massages are deep it hurts but after wards I felt good I still have to go every week for a month to keep up. We recommend everyone to come here with Johnny. read more

North County Massage Pros - Massage Therapy Near Me - Escondido, California

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I had a great massage with Johnny! It wasn't your normal massage though so sensitive people be wary! This was a therapeutic massage so he really gets into the parts of your body that a normal swedish massage probably wouldnt reach. I was definitely sore after the massage but I felt a lot looser once I got back home. read more

Got back to me as soon as I reached out through here, thank you so much!!! Owner was really helpful in explaining and getting me in the schedule. read more

Jonny is a very talented masseuse. He is very thorough, compassionate and caring. He takes the time to find out what the best approach for your individuals likes and needs. I highly recommend him and his 10 session package; it is well worth the investment. Lillian read more

Johnny stands out as a gregarious masseur who knows his stuff and knows his customers with exceptional expertise. He spends a significant amount of time getting to understand the idiosyncrasies of your body, your pain and discomfort, and what you want to accomplish. No part of his care is a throwaway gesture; everything is calculated to produce results and move your body closer to your goals. He'll adjust the speed and depth of your therapy to the level you desire, and will tolerate no half measures from himself. What is so evident is that the most important thing to Johnny is ensuring craft is executed with precision and effectiveness to your greatest benefit. He has worked hard to make the experience soothing, with a dimly lit room, his own artful essential oil combos, and a better than average massage bed. He is flexible with his schedule, and will work around yours as much as possible. As a long time runner and beginner crossfitter at 38 I couldn't have been asking for more trouble. He's been able to get me to a place where it is once again a pleasure to lay down in bed and go to sleep. His focus on improving the range of motion of my hip flexors and quads has been intense, but the results have been speedy and powerful. With his help, I can actually take my kids skiing for two days and feel no discomfort at all. Can't recommend North County Massage Pros enough. read more

I purchased a Groupon for a therapeutic therapy massage. I read the reviews and thought it would be great. Well I arrived 25 minutes early to complete paperwork. My appointment was at 10:30. Johnny finally called me in about 10:45. Then he spoke to me for an additional 20 minutes. He asked a lot of personal information. I did tell him I like firm but did not want to get hurt. I changed and the massage session began. At some point he asked about cupping and later mentioned an additional 10.00 fee above the Groupon I purchased. The massage was not rhythmic nor a full bodied massage as one is used to. It definitely was NOT therapeutic in nature. I don't know what you call it but this definitely was not a massage. It was the worst I have ever had and I've had massages at schools with students who were barely learning. The massage from Johnny was choppy, he spoke to me during the entire session even after I told him I wanted to get the massage to relax. He placed minimal to zero massage oil. He continued to ask questions and I kept hoping it would get better but it didn't. At some point it hurt and I had to ask him to reduce it because it was hurting. He cracked my wrists and bent my legs so I had to say ouch because it was pretty rough and I can usually handle a lot. Then he twisted my ankle even after I told him I had 1 rod and 2 pins on the left one. Before I knew it it was 1200 noon and I was still tense. I did excuse myself to get the money from my car because I hate owing anyone. The receptionist was taking pictures with her cell phone and i felt like she took it if me. Then Johnny met with me privately and wanted to charge me 750 for 6 session with a discount of 250 then called it a deal for a total of 500. I admit I gave him a 20.00 bill and did pay the 10.00 but he never gave me my change. Before i left I asked her about the photo and told her to erase it if she did but she denied that she took a photo of me so I dropped it. In any case taking photos at the front desk with cabinet files is a Hippa violation waiting to happen. I do not recommend him EVER. It was very unsatisfactory. read more

Our boys' U-13 soccer team was playing a tournament in Oceanside this weekend and Johnny came to our hotel where he spent hours giving each of our players individual treatment that did absolute wonders. Whether the boys were just fatigued or carrying an injury, Johnny knew exactly what to do and had excellent advice for all of us. The boys and parents were all very impressed and are looking forward to next trip down south. read more

My son's soccer team received a sports massage during their tournament Weekend what a difference it made on them . we'll definitely be using him again. Rony h. read more

I'm an old baseball player turned triathlete with plenty of past injuries. Now I'm just looking to stay mobile. Johnny is the best. He is able to incorporate some of the best attributes of a chiropractor and physical therapist into his massage therapy. I usually go to his place in San Marcos after a busy week hobbling into his office and I leave rejuvenated! I'm thankful that I don't have to shop around any more for quality care and a place with the right ambiance. read more

Johnny is an amazing therapist. He is a healer. His knowledge of anatomy and how to release stress and tension is impressive. I went to him for severe shoulder pain and he not only treated my pain but educated me on why I was having pain. I'm much better now. read more

Johnny gave me my first professional massage. He asked about my pain and injuries, he genuinely showed that he cared. I did the Groupon for 30 & 60 minutes. read more

Johnny rocks at giving sports therapy massages. I really needed a step above the standard deep tissue for my rib / scapula which were popped out of place. He knew exactly where to go, wasn't afraid to dig in there and when I left I felt like a pile of jelly. He got into some of my thicker muscles too such as my hamstrings and glutes, which were built up from years of running, surfing, swimming etc and improper stretching. As Johnny said to me,... "You came in to get fixed!" Worth every penny, don't go anywhere else, especially if your an athlete. read more

Johnny is the BEST! I have been seeing Johnny for over 3 years now. When I started with him I was considering having surgery on my shoulder. I had cortisone shots and PT nothing was helping with the pain. Johnny worked on my shoulder and after two visits I was back to 95% feeling so much better. He has helped me keep my shoulder and the rest of my body feeling great. Johnny is passionate about helping others feel their best. You are in great hands with him. read more

I have been living with a back injury since 2007. With this I lost much strength and ROM. Most physical therapists, doctors and massage therapists have not made much improvement. My husband and I recently moved to California. Soon I found Johnny who has in just a few months has made a huge difference. My ROM is almost completely back. The pain is less, flexibility and strength has increased. Thank you Johnny for helping me gain strength, flexibility and control over my body. This is more than anyone was able or willing to do in the past. This injury has dictated my life...no more. read more

Honestly, Johnny massages are "To Die For", best massage I've ever experienced and I've tried the Best. From San Diego County to Las Vegas Glamour Spas you can't get better anywhere. Reasonably priced, has done Wonders for my (Feet and Lower Back). Johnny Cardoza is ranked # 1 in my "Book of Relaxing Places". read more

I do many triathlons and marathons. After I've been beat up after a race, Johnny always helps to put me back together again. He does a great job of letting me know what he's doing and why. My down time after a race is minimized thanks to him. read more

5 STARS FOR JOHNNY!! As others have mentioned before me, he worked tirelessly, with a great attitude and incredible knowledge as to how best heal each of our 13 year old soccer players. He made the boys, many of whom had never received a massage before, feel safe and comfortable, something any parent would want. And the resulting stamina, speed and lack of pain the following day would make any sports enthusiast want to make Johnny their personal masseuse. Thank you Johnny for all your attention, professionalism and heart! Hope to be able to hire you again!! read more

Johnny is simply the best!!! My Husband and I have been coming to see Johnny for quite some time for severe back pain. This past year Johnny has also helped me gain relief from Frozen shoulders. Now he is also seeing our (2) boys after high school football practice. Johnny works wonders!!! Johnny certainly has a gift of healing. Thank you Johnny for all you do!!! read more

I had a massage with Johnny yesterday and it was fantastic. He was always checking in with me to make sure the pressure was to my liking. He took his time and was very attentive. Johnny is char ming, respectful, and easy to get along with. I felt very comfortable and relaxed. Two Thumbs up! read more

Great service! Having Johnny come out to help our team get through an intense weekend of soccer made such a difference. If a team can manage it, we highly recommend getting a post-game treatment for each player. read more

I cannot recommend Johnny enough. I pinched a nerve in my back from weightlifting and was in tremendous pain and could barely sit or stand. Johnny is a true healer, I felt like he couldn't rest until my pain was relieved. He was flexible in his schedule to get me seen and after the first treatment I felt a significant decrease in pain and more flexibility. By the second treatment,3 days later, the entire issue was resolved and I was back in the gym training. This is serious therapy people. I am so glad our paths crossed!! This man is golden and blessed. read more

I was looking for a cupping and deep tissue/sports massage for a while. I sit a lot at work so my back and neck feel achy from time to time. I found a deal on Groupon for North County Massage Pros that included both and received great reviews. When I called in, Jon was very kind in asking what I was looking to have help with, what to expect, and any additional questions before coming in. The day I arrived, he texted me to make sure we were on the same schedule. His office is inside a chiropractic office so his name wasn't posted on the building, but was quickly helped once I walked inside the chiropractic office. I arrived, he was very kind, we discussed in more detail about why I was coming in, he asked for me to let him know if I felt any pain during the massage that was uncomfortable or if I wanted him to stop at any time. I have a pretty high pain tolerance and asked him specifically get any tension out of my back and shoulders even if there might be some pain involved. I'm a no pain no gain kind of person. I was very happy with the massage and the cupping. He was very open to questions during the massage, we had a good conversation as well and, and he is very passionate about what he does and genuinely cares for the people he helps in his office. read more

HANDS DOWN (no pun intended) Johnny is the best rehabilitative sports massage therapist I've ever had. I do a lot of hiking and golfing where I seldom have time to stretch so by the time I get to Johnny I'm ready for deep tissue massage. He makes me relax very easily and targets the exact areas that need it the most. I highly recommend Johnny Cardoza. read more

I was able to walk again!! I contacted Johnny on a Friday night(late) and was pleasantly surprised that He went out of his way to see me early Saturday morning. Entering Into the appointment I was in a ton of pain and barley able to walk but after leaving his office I was able to move again!! He was extremely kind in answering all my questions as well as explaining every move preformed, what part of the body it affected, and how it helped. It was nice to know what was going on and why I was initially in pain. After the message Johnny walked me though different movements and workouts I could do to both stretch and strengthen my lower back(it's things like that that take the appointment to a whole new level). He is both passionate and professional and I am incredibly thankful for His work, I look forward to my next visit. read more

I knew the first time Johnny worked on me, that he's a true expert who intuitively knows how to work with the body to undo serious knots. (My husband also said the same thing after his first treatment.) Johnny approaches each patient as an individual with an eagerness to see progress and help your body heal. I've been to many massage therapists over 20 years. Johnny is in league with only one other sports therapy center (in Canada) where I received lasting help from. I'm 61, work out hard, cycle, and sit long hours at work. Knots and injuries happen and Johnny knows how to untie them and help you heal. read more

do not buy deal on groupon, i purchased a 30 minute cuppin session 2 weeks ago and emailed, called and texted to make an appt & still have not heard back, very unproffesional. i will be asking my bank to refund this for me. read more

To date (3/10/15) I've had four sessions with Johnny and I've found it to be the most rejuvenating, relaxing experience(s) I have had a long, long time. Last Saturday I had a yoga session followed with a one hour massage and I was in another "state of mind" for hours to follow. In my occupation I endure a massive amount of stress ... with his treatment(s) / the stress is gone! During my life I've experienced major "trauma" in connection with my feet (Bunions, broken toes, ruptured Achilles tendon etc.) I've never allowed anyone to touch my feet, being very self-conscious. Johnny has worked on feet two times and it's absolutely astounding! My feet have never felt better. Needless to say - I would recommend Johnny 100%. His training, technique and overall approach are world class. He's an excellent masseur'. He's a REAL Pro! Alan J. San Marcos read more

So I am new to massages and have been going to A Quiet Place for almost a year and was referred to Johnny last week and he gave me an amazing massage and I am now hooked! He was teaching me so many things and giving me great at home tips! He made me feel so relaxed and really excited about getting a new and improved body with continued treatment. Highly recommend visiting him you will not be disappointed! Definately worth the investment! read more

I was referred to Johnny from my chiropractor, Dr. Olinger( next door to A Quiet Place). He recommended that I get deep tissue work to help with relieving pain, and to help the adjustments hold better and longer. I was reluctant to try another massage therapist, since I have not had much luck finding one that really does deep tissue work. Finally, I have found a therapist that truly does deep tissue work! Johnny uses a variety of effective techniques to get serious results. He really loves what he does, and it shows. I now try to combine my chiro. appts. with a massage, and finally feel like I am making progress with some long term injuries and muscle spasms. The studio is clean, calming, and soothing. I am very happy to have found Johnny at A Quiet Place, and feel very comfortable recommending him - a great massage! read more

OK guys...listen up! I originally went to see Johnny because I had a Groupon. He is amazing! I have been back several times and will continue to do so...and it's a 45 minute drive each way. I just happened to mention (because I talk a LOT) that I have TMJ and was in serious pain, but that I couldn't afford the prescribed treatment. Well, let me tell you. He has me opening my mouth wider than I have in months. Semi pain free, too. And, in the times I've been back, he can tell where on my body I'm in pain without me even telling him! I've been to hundreds of therapists over the years...listen to me!!! And, a big plus (to me), he's a Christian! read more

I got a massage from Johnny yesterday and it was an awesome experience. Not only is he is a gifted masseur with great technique, he relational and has a great way of interacting with others. The facility is far nicer than I was expecting...very clean, soothing, and peaceful. The massage was both relaxing and therapeutic. He applied the prefect amount of pressure. I felt fantastic both during and after the massage. This had to be among the best massages of my life! read more

This is not your standard relaxing massage with candles and aromatherapy (although that can be nice, too). Johnny's massages are hard-core, uncomfortable, and sometimes even painful. But it's for your own good - tight and inflexible muscles need targeted attention to loosen up and recover. Johnny takes a very clinical approach to figuring out what hurts, where it's tight, and how to make it feel better. You will walk out of his office feeling renewed. Highly recommended! read more

Johnny has worked on me for the last 6 weeks for a chronic neck injury. the results of his treatments have been decreased pain increased mobility and it looks like the treatments are bringing about the recovery that i have been looking for. thank you johnny.. your the best!!! read more