I've been going to Louise since 2022 or 2023, and the last time I saw her was in 2024. Every time I do something dumb and twist my back with a sudden movement, she's the person I trust to get me back on my feet. Honestly, I'd be lying if I said anyone else has been able to help me the way she has. I'm surprised to see some of the one-star reviews because my experience has been the complete opposite. Louise is professional, kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about her clients. She takes the time to understand what's going on and always makes me feel comfortable during treatment. She is very passionate. The only reason I'm sad right now is that I hurt my back again yesterday and went online to book an appointment, but it looks like they've added more therapists and I don't see her name on the list anymore. I sent her a text and hope she still has the same number. Since it's Sunday, I'm sure she's probably just off work, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If you're looking for someone who knows what they're doing and truly wants to help, I highly recommend Louise. read more

I've now had four massages at Serenity Massage OC Bodywork & Wellness and every single one has been a wonderful experience. Louise is an incredible healer -- her depth of knowledge across multiple modalities means she's able to truly customize each session to what my body needs in that moment. She doesn't take a one-size-fits-all approach, and you can feel the difference. I've been especially impressed with their somatic work, which goes beyond a traditional massage. It's a whole-body, mind-body approach that focuses on releasing tension at a deeper level -- not just physically, but emotionally too. The slow, intentional technique combined with breathwork and body awareness has made a real impact on how I feel walking out versus walking in. And as a bonus -- they have the sweetest office cat named Phoenix who adds an extra layer of calm to an already relaxing environment. If you're looking for more than just a standard massage and want someone who truly understands the body and how to help it heal, I can't recommend Serenity Massage OC enough. Louise is the real deal. read more

Louise understands Anatomy. She also understands trauma and how it affects the body. I've been receiving massage most of my adult life, and I believed going deeper and using firm pressure was the way to relieve the pain I was having. It wasn't until I experienced Louise's Somatic Lymphatic massage that I understood the deeper healing this work offers. Louise is trauma-informed and uses her extensive training and personal understanding to bring relief and healing to others. I want to share my experience so others who might be searching for deeper healing body work might find relief as well. Thank you, Louise, for being so good at what you do and sharing your healing work with others. Godspeed read more

I was told by the Owner, Louise, that because I was wearing a democrat shirt I was being refused service. That is insanity. She was quite rude . read more

I had a very disappointing and upsetting experience with Serenity Massage OC Body Work & Wellness. In my opinion, this business does not provide a welcoming, respectful, or healing environment. I felt mistreated as a minority customer, and my appointments were canceled and changed in a way that felt unfair and discriminatory. The communication was rude, unprofessional, and lacking compassion. A wellness business should make every client feel safe, respected, and cared for, but that was not my experience here. Instead of feeling supported, I felt dismissed and disrespected. I would not recommend this place to anyone who is looking for professional, respectful, and inclusive care. I believe this business should be reviewed by the proper licensing or consumer protection agencies to ensure clients are treated fairly and respectfully read more

Yazmin was incredible! From the minute I walked in, I was greeted by her with my name. She made sure she understood what I wanted from our visit. She was very kind. Her massage was absolutely one of the best I have had hands down. From the perfect pressure (she did ask as few times if the pressure was ok, which was great) to the precise points on my back and neck where she found a few knots and made sure she focused on those points as well as the rest of my back and neck. She instantly knew within 2 minutes where my stress on my back was coming from. I was so surprised that she was spot on! She did an amazing face gua sha massage using jade tools that was awesome. I can't express more how amazing she was. I will definitely come back to see her. read more

Kris is an amazing masseuse! My wife goes to Louise and she love her too. Place is nice and clean. They are very friendly and knowledgeable in their expertise. Definitely coming back! read more

Today was my first time visiting Serenity Massage, and it was a wonderful experience. Louise was my massage therapist. I selected the Ultimate Serenity Lymphatic Draining massage. It was my first time having this time of massage, but I loved it. It was gentle and incredibly relaxing. I was left with a feeling of utter and complete peace (mind and body) by the end. I shared with Louise that I haven't seen a massage therapist in months because I always left the appointment feeling sore and tight again within minutes. Definitely not the case with my massage I had today. I will be a monthly repeat customer. I am beyond thrilled to have come across Louise and Serenity Massage on Yelp. If you are in need of a massage, I highly recommend this place. Plus they have an office cat named Phoenix. She is incredibly sweet. I'm a cat lover so this earns this place extra brownie points! :D read more

Yasmin was amazing! Really helped me heal postpartum, I spent 10 days in the nicu and was in so much pain, but she truly helped.

I wanted to enjoy & like this facility! An appointment was booked, paid & confirmed. Showed up 15 prior to schedule as requested. Door locked, lights off, nobody seems to be around. Called number listed, went straight to voice mail, actually when I tried a few more times stated number was disconnected! Waited a bit longer hoping they were just running late w/ prior appointment. Nothing!! Several hours later rec'd a text...text, no phone call apologizing! Then to add insult, I had to provide my confirmation as proof I had it scheduled. A half ass apology was given with promised of refund...which I haven't seen yet! You'd think if someone made this much of a mistake that reflects their business a sincere apology would have been extended, after all we're all human & mistakes do happen! Nothing! This was a birthday gift massage so that was totally ruined! DO NOT RECOMMEND!! No consideration for their clients was exhibited!! read more

The website said they offered postnatal massage but when I got on the table the massage therapist one thought I was pregnant and was prepared to give me a prenatal massage. I told her I wasn't pregnant and came for a postnatal massage, she said she didn't know what a postnatal massage was, which I'm very glad she was honest about. She called the owner and put her on the phone with me. The owner said there is no difference between a therapeutic massage and postnatal massage but that they would be careful if I a had a c section or give me a pillow for my breast. I know that's not true because I spent most of the day researching and I saw other sites that offered it and the descriptions are very different than a regular therapeutic massage. I spent $200 just for a therapeutic massage. That's so awful. I had one day away from my baby and I was looking for something to help me postpartum. I cried after the service because I felt mislead and the massage unfortunately was not that great. I did however tip the therapist because it's not her fault that they offer services that she had no training in. The owner did say if I wanted I could come back and she could give me the massage but unfortunately I only had one day to treat myself and to be fair I didn't trust that this spa could give me exactly what they said they could do and what I needed. If I knew I was just getting a therapeutic massage I would have went some where else and not spend $200! I studied and lived in Thailand and am certified in Thai Massage body works. This was very unprofessional and disappointing. Please offer services that your therapist's are trained in. read more

Best massage person. She really knows her stuff. Tells you things you can do like stretches to do to help with pain and stiffness. I have been going to Louise for years and would never go any place else. She has truly helped me know what to do to also help myself between massages. Very knowledgeable. Truly a remarkable person and awesome massages. Goes above and beyond to help people. I would give more stars but 5 is the max. Visit and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed! read more

Wonderful massage! Most definitely coming back. I felt incredibly comfortable during the massage and blissful afterwards.

My husband and I have both been going to Serenity, and have seen both the therapists. We have both had better experiences here than at any other place we've been- and I've been to more than a few. I've personally only seen Louise- and I've been more than happy. I've never done the "massage a month" program, because I've never found any one that is worth it, until now- in fact, I'm on my way over there in about 10 minutes:) yay! I love that the studio is mellow- it's not set up to do 20 massages at a time- it's very quiet, and parking is ample. And Louise just knows what she's doing- so if she's booked, or on vacation, she is always worth the wait, and it seems once you get on the schedule, your in:) The reason I started with Louise was due to the fact that I had just had to do 2 years worth of cancer treatments, and my body is dealing with the repercussions. I hurt a lot, everyday, mostly from nerve damage, and Louise is sympathetic to my plight, and knows how to help- she has great skill, but also lots of good advice. She always asks a lot of questions, and makes sure we are on the same page. Ok- I def recommend- I've never had a better massage. But I gotta run, cause I don't wanna be late:) thank you so much Louise! read more

I find it very unprofessional and rude for this person that calls herself Louise blocks me just because I had many questions about possible treatment. I think she needs to work on her customer service skills a little more. read more

I called to try to make an appointment. The person that answered sounded annoyed to have to answer my questions. Total attitude and poor customer service. I'm a massage therapist myself for 24yrs, and I couldn't't believe the tone she took with me. I was just seeking clarification on what services they offer. Maybe she was having a bad day? But I'll look somewhere else that can offer a welcoming energy. read more

Wow. Normally I'm used to very deep Thai massages, but they don't diagnose you and sometimes they miss some areas. Louise knows her muscles and how they connect to each other. Even just 60min got me feeling really calm, floaty and like play dough (which is supposed to be how you normally feel...) Amazing how good I feel and it didn't require any "bone deep" massages. Will try to be here regularly to break up that scar tissue!!! read more

I did not receive the massage from Louise. She might be worth it. I booked online with Louise then they rescheduled me because she was out of town. I have been suffering from daily headaches and I agreed to have someone else as I just wanted some relief. By far the most mediocre massage I've ever gotten. It seemed like he didn't know what he was doing. I got no relief and it was not a cheap massage! I also paid for the extra facial massage which I did not get. I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. read more

You can expect an honest assessment of your body's health. Louise is a great listener of your thoughts and can visually assess your posture also. As she massages your muscles she knows how deep to go without causing any after discomfort. I have had many sessions and benefitted greatly . I have a very tight body from leg muscles to back to neck and shoulders from a career of physical work on my feet. Louise has helped me connect my body and mind. When this happens I have melted on the table many a session at the end my body was so relaxed I could barely get off the table. Breathe and rehydrate. I recommend highly Louise at SerenityMassage read more

This is a place that truly cares about you! I am so grateful for Johnny. Johnny was my massage therapist for the deep tissue massage I came in for and I couldn't believe his ability to find the root of my issues while tending to them. He was always careful to be sure I was comfortable during the entirety of the massage, and asked specific questions about where the pain was so he could apply the best techniques. Bodywork and Wellness are a priority here, and so is the care you receive from the moment you walk in the doors. After only a 60 minute massage, I left feeling like a butterfly, floating away pain free. I've been recommending this place to everyone I know, in pain or not, because everyone deserves to feel this way! read more

Absolutely prefect massages. I came in with neck muscle spasms after my ACDF level three surgery in 2020 and shoulder issues and her technique and deep tissue massage made all the difference. I have been here more than 15 times and plan to continue going back. Very clean establishment and great service Most importantly Louise is a true professional. Louise is very knowledgeable, and definitely knows her craft. I didn't realize how tight my neck and shoulders were until the session was over; afterwards I felt so much relief. I would recommend anyone to visit Louise. Mitch A. read more

First off, let me just say if I could give more than 5 stars I would. I woke up today with a really bad kink in my neck and looked up on Groupon something nearby. I luckily came across this place and had Louise do wonders. I have never had a massage like that before. Most don't apply enough pressure and tend to get lazy halfway through but not Louise. I also should mention 60 minutes actually means 60 minutes. 45 dollars for a one hour custom full body massage that actually has you leaving satisfied is unbeatable. I could go on and on, but I will definitely be back and consistently at that. Thank you again Louise. read more

Louise is amazing! I have been consistently seeing her for almost 9 months about every 2 weeks. The difference in my neck and back issues are night and day. She has made my quality of life better! Not only is she very talented, but she is very kind and a sweet person who honestly cares how you are feeling. As long as she is working, she will be my massage therapist. read more

Better late than never! I book a massage with Louise in November and I LOVED it! Louise is an expert! The times online didn't work for me; after I contacted her, she was able to work with me and got me in the next day. Mind you, I contacted her in the evening hours and had never a customer to her business before. She made me feel totally relaxed! I have had many massages before, but this one was hands down the best one ever. The absolute only downside is that there aren't two of her for couples massages. I definitely recommend Louise and her staff is very friendly as well. Thank you Louise!!!! read more

I didn't want to post this, but I feel responsible for warning other people. This was the WORST!!! massage my husband and I have ever received. Louise came to my house to give my husband and I massages yesterday. - She and her employee/contractor (didn't seem like she knew him well at all) Jarod showed up WITHOUT masks. Just 0 disregard for the world we currently live in. - Louise's massage table was broken and she was working on my husband. So, he grabbed a blanket and put it under his ankles since they were hurting due to her broken table. And guess what? She STOLE our blanket! She literally packed it up with her stuff and left. I didn't notice until this morning (we got the massages last night). - That's not even the worst of it. We wanted deep tissue massages. I got a shitty Swedish massage from a guy who had ZERO clue what he was doing. He kept doing weird stuff to my neck and upper back, and dumped literally half a bottle of lotion/oil on my body. I was dripping by the end and our wood floors got oily and gross. - I was really looking forward to a relaxing 90 minute massage, but instead I got a light touching of the body for 90 mins. Unbelievable. $475 in total. - I told her I was super upset at the end and she discounted $175. Still - how is she in business for ELEVEN years and this is still happening? Something is terribly wrong. - My husband was really unhappy with his massage as well. On top of the table being broken and therefore uncomfortable, she didn't do a deep tissue massage at all for him either. I have no idea how this lady has a bunch of 5 star reviews here, but I highly recommend you stay far away. There are other amazing massage therapists on Thumbtack that I've worked with. I'm super bummed that I thought I did all my research on her here and her website, and still she deceived me. read more

I am writing this review as an honest consumer with a keen appreciation for small businesses and the value they bring to our world. I understand we are currently in a "global pandemic," and that these unfortunate times have placed hardships on businesses in general, but I DO NOT believe that this should ever give businesses the okay or excuse to be unprofessional. With that being said, here is my honest experience with Serenity Massage OC Bodywork. I heard about Serenity Massage OC Bodywork through the Booksy App. If you've never heard of Booksy, it is a cloud-based online booking solution for salons, hair stylists, and spas. Before I booked on the Booksy app, I wanted to see if this business had a social media account, and luckily, it did have an Instagram account. The Instagram account confirmed that this business is currently booking appointments for massages and is taking appointments through the Booksy app. It also confirmed that massage services for this business has relocated to a Medical Office in Downtown Orange. I thought this is great, I was in desperate need for a body massage and was thankful that this business was open during this time, as many are not. I made an appointment on the Booksy App and chose a time based on availability offered from the business, adding a special note for some problem areas I was having on my body. Before I knew it, I had an appointment booked on the app this massage business is advocating to use. I show up to my appointment and call the number that is put on Yelp and the owner Louise, mentions how she is completely unaware of my appointment and is unfortunately not currently at the Medical Offices in Orange. She was instead at another massage appointment for a client at the same time. Louise apologizes and mentions how she needs to contact "Booksy" for clarification because she is not receiving notifications from this app. I was a bit disappointed because I was already at the location, but I thought, hey, this was a simple mistake any business could have made and that these are definitely hard times. A few hours later, Louise contacted me personally through the email I have on file on the Booksy App and mentioned how she is now seeing my appointment confirmation and would like to reschedule. She mentioned that she would also include an additional "15 minutes" of free massage for my inconvenience. I truly appreciated her approach to customer service and it seemed very genuine. After a few back and forth emails, I had successfully booked an appointment to come in on another date. Mind you, I WROTE OUT IN EMAIL, the date and time that I was available, and Louise CONFIRMED THROUGH EMAIL, the date, time, and location of the newly rescheduled appointment. She also guaranteed and reassured me that she can combat some of the massage needs I had requested through previous messaging. I was happy at this moment and excited to receive a great massage from her. Come the day of the newly rescheduled appointment, I knock on the door of the location and two women, who are massage therapists for Health Quest Wellness Center (they share the office with her) open the door for me and ask me who I am here to see. I mentioned I had a 12 PM appointment with Louise and they told me she was NOT THERE, but that I could wait in the lobby for her. I waited five minutes, then I decided to call her personally. When she answered her phone, she acted completely oblivious to the appointment and thought it was instead "tomorrow at 12." I said no, we exchanged emails several times and I specifically put a date and time which you confirmed. She put me on a brief hold and pulled up the email and after seeing the email, did confirm that it was indeed scheduled for today. She apologized and blamed it on the fact that this appointment was done "through email," and that she normally does it through phone, but come on. Not only did Louise mess up the first time through an online booking system which her business is ADVOCATING FOR on social media, but now she goes to tell me that she did this booking through email and that's probably why she forgot. I told her that her business was completely unprofessional and I WILL NOT be booking future appointments. I respected this business enough to show up TWO TIMES to support, and what did I receive? I was stood up twice, got an unprofessional excuse of forgetting the appointment, and a "sorry." Absolutely unacceptable. I have received many professional massages before and have dealt with wonderful businesses who genuinely care about their customers wellbeing and care about their customers time. I can't find one excuse to condone this type of disrespect for customers in any type of business. My advice? Schedule your appointment with caution. Even better advice? Don't even bother. read more

Louise is a true master of body work. I'm amazed every time she works on me. She knows what's going with my body without me even telling her. I was so relaxed today I was snoring on the massage table lol. I highly recommend Louise if you are seeking a real body worker. You will not be disappointed. She provides a blend of massage, reflexology, and reiki and more. read more

Louise is amazing. She really knows the body and understands how to treat it using massage. You know you're getting a good massage when the therapist isn't just doing a "routine" on you. Louise can tell when an area needs more work and she'll slow down and focus on the problem areas. Plus, she is such a sweetheart and I can tell she really cares about her clients! read more

Louise is a gem. I had severe lower back pain and texted her to schedule a deep tissue massage. She responded immediately and worked around my availability. I appreciated that she customized my massage and focused on my problem areas, adding heat packs as needed. Although deep tissue massages are known to be painful, I felt very comfortable during my session and didn't experience the usual soreness afterward. Her techniques dramatically decreased the pain, and now my shoulders and back are so much more relaxed. I highly recommend Louise! read more

Louise did an amazing job with me! Ive had various experiences from other OC massage locations that claim "deep tissue" which ended up being a light back rub to thai back walk massages. I appreciate her professionalism and for setting the expectations from the start. I had the sports therapy massage as I lift 5-6 days per week and played 5 years of volleyball. She right away asked great questions about my history and also did a quick, dynamic view of my body to pin point any alarming areas to focus on. She communicates very well using a 1-5 pain scale multiple times throughout. She made the first time feel like my 5th! Excited to go back very soon read more

Received a massage from Louise, and I'm definitely going back!! Very professional and knowledgeable. The massage was not rushed and she has excellent techniques. I'm also a massage therapist of over 16yrs, so take my word Louise is awesome!! read more

My sister booked me a massage for my birthday and I received an hour massage from Louise. She is extremely sweet and detail oriented when it comes to targeting your concerns. I mentioned that I've been getting shoulder pain and lower back pain, so she made sure to pay extra attention to those areas while giving me advice on how to prevent straining or unnecessary tension. Usually massages are painful for me because people are too rough or it makes me tense up from too pressure, but Louise understood that I really didn't need her to be rough. This was the first massage where I didn't walk away feeling worse than I came in and I genuinely felt relaxed. I appreciate her attention to detail and realizing that every person that walks in has different needs! I'll definitely be returning when I get the chance and recommend her to anyone looking to relieve some tension. read more

OMG she is amazing!! I would definitely recommend her to anyone who's experiencing back issues. I've been in excruciating pain for the past several months and one massage with her completely took my pain away and I was finally able to get a good nights sleep! I will be returning!! Thank you Louise, you are the best. read more

Great customer service. I appreciated the advice to stretch and drink more water. I was super relaxed after my visit and was able to sleep great that night. read more

I just finished a 90 minute serenity massage with Louise. I have to say I have had many massages from therapists from different resorts. Hers, by far, exceeded all previous massages! She paid particular attention to my strain points from my racquetball games. I especially liked how her massage relaxed me with her special techniques. I have already re-booked with her. read more

Absolutely amazing!! Great experience!! Calm and relaxing environment. Very comfortable. Every muscle felt like warm putty. Johnathan was superb. Took the time to listen about medical/injury issues, sensitive or ticklish areas. Worth every minute!! read more

Such a great experience and a very relaxing massage! Loved all the attention to details here. The music, the essential oils and personalized service was unmatched. This was the best massage I've ever had! Louise is very knowledgeable and shared great info on breathing techniques to continue to keep me feeling less stressed. I loved the flow of positive energy while we were chatting. I usually like to be quiet during a massage, but in this experience; the music and conversation contributed to the feeling of serenity. Highly recommend and ask for Louise!! read more

I had such a wonderful experience at Serenity Massage OC Bodywork & Wellness. The interior is serene and clean and smells great. You have plenty of time to change and get comfortable. Nothing is rushed. You note on the intake form what you are hoping for as a result of the massage, and how much pressure you would like. Your massage can be relaxing, stimulating, or more physically therapeutic. My massage therapy session was given by Louise, the owner. She is trained in many methods of massage and healing and will consult with you about what you're looking for during your massage experience. She truly listens and delivers. She does a lot of body work that is beneficial for people at all stages of health, whether you're just feeling tired, knotted up, or need some deep muscle rehab work. I had of knots in my shoulders and scapular area and she really worked them out, which is just what I wanted. Her technique is excellent. I left feeling so joyful.  I would love to have some regenerative bodywork treatment and also try some of the healing enhancements that are available. Once you meet Louise, you feel like you've met a friend. I will definitely be making an appointment for some different therapies very soon. I highly recommend read more

Louise is fantastic. She can feel the tightness in your muscles and works them out. She is a great listener and customized the massage to work out tight and sorry muscles. She is very knowledgeable and has great technique. I will see her again. read more

I've had chronic back issues for many years, and I've had different types of massages on and off, never regularly, but felt stretching and activity was always the answer. However recently, as much as I did persistently, I couldn't seem to totally get rid of my sciatica, thoracic, neck and shoulder tightness, and QL spasms. I became desperate and started searching through the multitude of choices for massage therapy. I found Louise and after two massages feel I found exactly what I needed! I will continue to see her. She has lots of experience from many areas of health. She made a thorough assessment of me and has been developing a holistic plan that is exactly in align with where I'm coming from and where I want to be. Her massages are based on what's best for the individual. She will give you exactly the type massage you need and do an outstanding job! On top of that, if wanted, she provides great advice for your physical improvement and well being. I believe positive energy attracts positive energy, which is what led me to her. Louise is exceptionally great in every way! We both believe the best fulfillment in life, along with good health, is living totally in the moment. Relax! Enjoy! I highly recommend Louise!! read more