I was desperate for their "new mother" massage since my neck and shoulders were incredibly tight…read morefrom breastfeeding and carrying my baby around. I was so relieved when they were able to fit me in for a same-day morning appointment on a weekday. My massage therapist was Jessica and she is amazing! She provided so much relief. I was getting headaches from all the tension in my neck and shoulder area, but after seeing her I did not get a headache the entire day (and hopefully not for awhile). She skillfully worked on all my crunchy knots. I felt like a new person after just one hour. Jessica is also incredibly friendly and welcoming. She really listened to what I needed during this session and gave me helpful advice on stretches I can do on my own. The studio itself is simple and has three massage therapy rooms. If you want a fancy shmancy, frou frou place, this may not be what you're looking for. But if you're looking for serious massage therapy, I highly recommend coming here!

This was my first time coming to Dynamic Touch. I've actually been wanting to come here for a while…read morebecause the website and reviews looked amazing. I was welcomed by another therapist and she offered me water and gave me paperwork to fill out. Unfortunately I felt disappointed during my massage and after I left. I've had many massages and prenatal massages and didn't leave feeling wowed like how I normally do. I'm 37 weeks pregnant and booked a 90 min prenatal massage. My therapist showed up just 3 mins before my scheduled appointment and she brought me into room #1 before being completely set up. The table was tiny (smaller than a normal sized massage table) and uncomfortable. There was an office door open within the room and I thought that was so weird it was left open. It felt awkward getting undressed. I'm just used to the lights being dimmed, music on prior to getting settled into the room. The massage was ok. I just felt like I was getting the same up and down movement along my spine for the majority of the service. I found myself saying "my shoulders hurt too." Hardly any time was spent on my legs, hips or arms. I wrote in my paperwork that I wanted to focus on my back and hips and verbally said my I.T bands hurt too. I did dooze off but at this point in my pregnancy anyone rubbing me down for 90 mins, anyone would. After getting off the table I felt like my hips still hurt due to the lack of padding on the table. Needless to say, I won't be rebooking. I don't feel my $135 was worth it. I know they can't help with the sound of airplanes taking off every 10 mins, but the Costa Mesa location in my opinion isn't ideal for relaxation.

Orange County, especially in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, has no shortage of great massage…read moretherapists. At least, that's what I've found in the 7 years that I've lived in OC. However, this specific spot on Birch Street in Newport has had no fewer than three great therapists, including the original one I found, Samantha from Serenity Holistic, and Delilah from Knot All Bliss, both of whom previously had to go on maternity leave. But this review is about Sandra Ugarte of Synchrony Wellness, the newest therapist in this location as of June 2025. She offers a handful of noteworthy massage therapy options, from lymphatic to Reiki to post-op to neuromuscular. I chose the neuromuscular massage option, and it was one of the best massages I've ever had. For reference, I am someone who has always had neck, shoulder, and back pain since my high school days (I am now in my mid-30s). This is probably due to my lack of exercise and stretching. The pain in those areas has only flared up over time, and while I've seen doctors, it's usually massage therapists who relax me enough after an 8-hour day of work or a 40-hour week of computer work with likely bad posture. I've also recently had issues like cervical radiculopathy and thoracic outlet syndrome, which aren't helped by tight upper traps, scalene neck muscles, and likely also tight hips and low back. That small rant leads me to why Sandra is great. Generally, my favorite massage therapists I've tried tend to have a mix of the following: they do good medium to hard pressure with great technique, usually with elbows or fingers, offer cupping and gua sha if possible, and include things like aromatherapy or hot towels if they're not an extra charge. Sandra does an excellent combination of everything I've said I like in a therapist. While most massage therapists I've been to usually focus on maybe 10 overall spots on the body with as many issues as I have, I was surprised that Sandra worked on almost my entire body, from my neck to my pecs, upper back, shoulders, arms, lower back, hips, hamstrings, and even calves. As someone who loves cupping, I was pleasantly surprised to have all these spots covered. No surprise to me, a lot of areas were red, as I expect with someone with as much tension as me. If you don't like cupping, you can always request not to have it, but for me, if you can handle the cupping pressure, I think Sandra does a good job of not applying it too tightly. I think it's really good for releasing deep tension that a regular massage can't cover. In general, I can tell that Sandra has a medical massage therapy background because she always makes sure to let me know what part she's going to work on next, ensuring that the pressure is good and that she's covered all the spots I want addressed, all with a calm but sweet, nice personality. She also does gua sha, which is a light scraping technique to reduce fascia tightness. She didn't do this as much as the cupping, but she definitely did enough on spots that were helpful for me, like the IT bands for my tight lower back and hips, and my arms. After a couple of sessions, Sandra started to use vacuum cupping therapy because of my cervical radiculopathy, as she didn't want to hurt my nerves in the neck area while still using cupping, gua sha, and good pressure whenever needed. Overall, Orange County has no shortage of good to great massage therapists, but Sandra Ugarte is now in the running for my favorite in the county. She's very nice, offers a good variety of massage options, applies good pressure, and, most importantly, is very comprehensive, using a great mix of all the techniques I like from a massage therapist, including good pressure, cupping, gua sha, and even offering advice on doing self-gua sha at home. If you live in Orange County and have chronic pain or nerve-and muscle-related issues, I highly recommend seeing Sandra Ugarte at Synchrony Wellness.

I'm very satisfied with my service today with Sandra! I got a lympathic/sub muscular massage along…read morewith cupping where needed and everything was beyond perfect. It was my first time getting a lymphatic massage and I was in heaven. She is very knowledgeable and intuitive and knows where you are struggling. I highly recommend her and will be coming to see her hopefully more regularly.

Post Surgery w/ Lymphatic Drainage Angelica is so amazing…read more She's gentle and knowledgeable. I had high expectations coming into the appointment due to other reviews I've read about her, and she definitely delivers. I can't wait to come back for my next appointment.

The manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) treatment that I have received from Angelica has been life…read morechanging! I have had a tough 3 years navigating an overwhelming increase with debilitating chronic pain and chronic fatigue, while also recovering from two laparoscopies due to endometriosis and pelvic pain. I thought I had tried it all (supplements, acupuncture, pelvic floor and posture therapies, yoga, meditation, various exercise programs, etc). I was recommended to try lymphatic drainage massage, and after reading the amazing reviews for Angelz Spa, I thought I'd give it a try. First off, Angelica is an angel! She is so kind and patient, and truly educated me on what my lymphatic system is, why the lymphatic system can stop working effectively, and how to keep it healthy. She has a wealth of knowledge!! Angelica introduced me to compression garments and dry brushing and suggested a gentle walking routine. Like a good student, I followed my homework, and after the first couple of sessions I felt like a new person. Over the last two months of weekly sessions, I've truly had too many WINS to count. Here are the main ones: -My swelling is significantly reduced -I am more aware of my body, and what causes my swelling. I am able to avoid triggers and/or use my compression garments to control swelling -My WBC count is the highest it has ever been and in normal range for the first time! -I have not had the GI issues that I had prior to starting MLD (which I'm SO thankful for!) -While I can't say my chronic pain and fatigue are gone, they are significantly less debilitating and my flare-ups do not last as long and aren't as frequent Thank you, Angelica!! I have been able to get my life back in many ways. If you are struggling with fibromyalgia/chronic pain, fatigue, swelling, or immune issues and in southern California, book a session with Angelica! You won't regret it.

Bren is amazing. When I came to her I didn't know what to expect. I just got a Lipo 360 and was…read morepretty sore and hurt and barely can move, but her professionalism and knowledge, combined with her experience, ease my nerves and made me feel more comfortable during the massage. After the first session, I felt a lot better. The pain eased and the bruising went away.Bren was able to talk me through each step of the process and what to expect and how to go about achieving my goal for a beautiful result . It's only been a week and a half and my results are already showing and it's beautiful. I can't wait until the final results. She is so well worth it. ! if you don't have an appointment, make one now, she books up fast. She's really really good. I promise you.

Bren is an outstanding Kinesiologist. I have been experiencing chronic neck and shoulder pain for…read moreover 30 years, and Bren has helped me tremendously, both with deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage, and stretching. She is far and away the best Kinesiologist I have ever seen. Her efforts have significantly improved my pain and increased my flexibility. She is very professional and knowledgeable at what she does, and I highly recommend her.

I absolutely love my monthly massages with Ann Marie. They are hands down my favorite part of the…read moremonth. She has such a calming, grounded presence, and I always leave feeling more relaxed, more in tune with my body, and way less tense (physically and mentally). Joining her membership has been a total game-changer. It's helped me actually prioritize my bodywork instead of pushing it to the bottom of the to-do list. Knowing I have a session with her coming up keeps me accountable to taking care of myself, it's become non-negotiable. If you're looking for someone who blends skill, intuition, and care in the most beautiful way, Ann Marie is it.

Once again the Massage went very well for us both. She always seems to find the spots that are…read moresore. We have not talked about. Highly recommend her.

If you are in pain and traditional massage or physical therapy haven't helped, Victoria is your…read moreperson! I came to her with severe neck and shoulder issues. While my treatments aren't complete, I live in Arizona and she's in Irvine. I have noticed a huge improvement and I can tell I'm on the road to being fully recovered. Her services are truly a "1 of 1" experience, meaning there is no one around that does what she does. Another thing to note is she works on your treatment plan long after you've left her office. She really wants you to get better and wants to find the "why" to the pain or malfunction you are experiencing. I lovingly refer to her as my voodoo lady and am so grateful to have found her.

Amazing. An excellent alternative/supplement to physical therapy or athletic recoveryread more

I highly recommend Adriana. Love this location! It's easy to access, with plenty of convenient…read moreparking. The space has an artsy, refreshing, and relaxing vibe that immediately puts you at ease. I had a deep tissue massage that also incorporated lymphatic drainage and cupping, and it was exactly what I needed. Adriana is warm, personable, and truly skilled at what she does. She takes the time to make you feel comfortable and tailors the treatment to your needs. I left feeling refreshed, relaxed, and already looking forward to my next appointment. Highly recommend!

I was in the Newport Beach area and really wanted to get a lymphatic massage, so I found LymphGlo…read moreand I'm so glad I did! They're located inside Optima Salons, and getting there and parking were both super easy. The building itself is light, bright, and very clean, and I had no trouble finding LymphGlo once I arrived. My masseuse was Michelle, and she was wonderful. I told her it was my first time getting a lymphatic massage, and she immediately made me feel comfortable. She was very kind and calm, answered all of my questions, and explained things along the way. The massage itself was absolutely amazing. When I say head to toe, I mean literally head to toe! I don't think I've ever had such a thorough face massage before, and it felt so good. The massage was also different from traditional massages I've had because we started with me lying face up instead of face down, and she worked on all the different areas of my body. I especially loved the stomach and tummy massage. I told Michelle that I had never had my stomach massaged before, but surprisingly, it felt SO good! We ended with a small back massage, which was the perfect way to finish. Even better, toward the end of the day and into the next day, I could actually see and feel that I wasn't as bloated as I was when I first arrived. I had such a great experience with Michelle and would absolutely return. If you've been wanting to try a lymphatic massage, I highly recommend LymphGlo. Five stars!

I cannot recommend Tatiana enough. Since September, she has guided me not only through my recovery…read morefrom a 360 lipo surgery, but also with body contouring, lymphatic drainage massages, cavitation treatments, exercise guidance, and--most importantly--helping me dramatically improve my facial skin concerns. Tatiana is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about her clients' results. She took the time to educate me on proper aftercare, healing, and maintenance, and the results truly speak for themselves. I've seen visible improvements in my recovery, body tone, and skin health thanks to her consistent care and expertise. She will truly be missed in San Francisco, but I wish her nothing but success in her journey to Southern California. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with her is in excellent hands. Thank you, Tatiana, for everything you've done! -- Luis

It feels so rewarding to see how much my body and nutrition has improved these past few months with…read moreTatiana's holistic care. She is truly a gift and I am beyond grateful to have found her. I have been going to Tatiana since she's opened her practice earlier this year. From the start she showed her care in supporting my wellness goals and took the time to walk me through the process. With the combination of lymphatic drainage massages + body sculpting devices and nutrition, I have seen such an improvement in my physique and wellbeing. Tatiana truly knows and does her research. She guided me through a nutritional plan and helped me increase my protein intake as a vegan. Tatiana truly does everything with her heart and I constantly feel her cheering me on in my wellness journey. Highly recommend