I cannot say enough amazing things about my experience with Victoria. After being in severe pain…read morefrom a recent car accident combined with a long flight, I was in severe pain. They accommodated me last minute and were so understanding. I cannot say enough amazing things about my experience with my massage therapist. From the moment I arrived, I felt genuinely cared for. Her knowledge, professionalism, and ability to target exactly where my body needed help was beyond impressive. I walked in barely able to move comfortably and left feeling significant relief both physically and mentally. If you are looking for someone who is not only exceptionally talented but also truly kind, empathetic, and dedicated to their clients, I wholeheartedly recommend them. I am beyond grateful for the care I received.

Victoria to the rescue once again!! I never had sciatica…read morebefore. She helped tremendously. She can work wonder's with her hands. I felt much better after a few massages from her. If your having any muscle pain or other body problems go see her!

Jane is not a five star massage therapist...she's a solid TEN STARS!…read more What can I say anyway? My back and neck are like concrete bricks...(her words, not mine but she is soooo correct). Jane worked her magic on me and loosened me up as best as she could. I asked her for firmer pressure and that's what I got. No pain no gain as they say... Jane is one strong mama! According to Jane, daily living takes it's toll on all of us and years and years of stress and working on a computer leaves you with super hard muscles. A session with Jane goes a long way to restore some regular movement. Now...I would have to have Jane work on me for a hour plus daily for an entire year for me to be anywhere near normal but Jane made a good dent. Since I've had such problems with super tight neck muscles, I've had tons and tons of massages...I've had the good, the bad and the ugly...as they say. Jane was simply incredible! She also gave me a foot massage that was OUT OF THIS WORLD! Forget those $20.00 foot massage places....save your money and go see Jane Marshall..for your feet, neck, shoulders and anything else that's bothering. you. Also, Jane has such a quiet, gentle voice and way about her. She is the calm in the storm so to speak. Just chatting with her for a few moments before the massage put me in a much more tranquil state of mind. Jane has a special where you can buy five sessions for a discounted price...I plan to do just that. THANK YOU Jane...my neck and shoulders thank you too!

Bottom floor! Bought a groupon, called and made an appointment. She is just a wonderful lady. She…read moremade me feel comfortable and covered my body as she worked on each area individually! I would highly recommend her and her services!

One of the things I hate about getting older is hearing the "Snap! Crackle! Pop!" in the morning…read morelong before the milk hits the Rice Krispies! The sounds my joints make these days are more appropriately found in a haunted house than emanating from my skeletal system. My better half was kind enough to buy a Groupon for a 90 Minute Hot Stone Massage and booked it at 3:30 p.m. on a Thursday. I arrived basically on time, but what none of the previous reviews mention is the business is in the back of a martial arts studio ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/restoring-balance-massage-and-wellness-lake-forest-2?select=F5k39c4pWfPVU_tYIWjd7Q ) which shares the same suite number. This caused some confusion and I even questioned if I was in the right center ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/restoring-balance-massage-and-wellness-lake-forest-2?select=0ozLj5lIAcQEe80lAIf55g ) before calling and being informed the business ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/restoring-balance-massage-and-wellness-lake-forest-2?select=YbPxSCogI-U_2zHTwZCSjw ) is on the backside of the building. The business is conducted out of a room ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/restoring-balance-massage-and-wellness-lake-forest-2?select=Mwl4YbNZmI0zdtexnnjkng ) in the back of the martial art studio. Once my appointment and Groupon were confirmed, I was handed the usual paperwork to fill out and I believe there was a general waiver to sign as well. With the paperwork completed, I was given a few moments of privacy to unclothe and get under the sheets on the table. The massage starts with oil and hot stones being applied to the arms. The heat loosens the muscles which probably makes it easier to apply pressure during the massage. The massage continues on the legs and the masseuse definitely gets deep into the muscle and tissue. The last step before turning over is having the stones on my back (on top of a sheet) for a few minutes. Once I was turned over the massage ends with the shoulders, neck and skull getting a good workout. The masseuse is professional and not very chatty, so if you are looking for some upbeat and talkative masseuse, you should probably look elsewhere. For me, I care about the amount time spent on the massage and if my body feels better when the massage is over. Both of these criteria were met, so I was a pleased with my experience. I thought the music choice was a bit unusual (instrumental piano music), but I actually like the change up from the normal "wave" music. As you can see by the picture of the room, there are no bells and whistles to be found here. If you are looking for a day spa experience, you should probably make an appointment with Burke Williams, all you are getting here is a great massage. Unfortunately for me, I wasn't able to bask in the euphoria of a massage well given because one of my co-workers decided to not stay home from work and contaminated most of the office (including yours truly) with one of the nasty viruses that is rampaging through California this winter. Rohlinism: "Sharing is caring" doesn't apply to viruses! Here is a hint for everyone: if you are sick, stay the hell home! I guess the real winner in all this is the masseuse, because the virus has retied all the knots she had unraveled during our session, so I guess I will be needing a return visit in the future!

What a treat to get a massage with Mary! I've been feeling tons of stress and anxiety lately and a…read morevisit to Mary really helped me decompress and relax. It was exactly what I needed. The pressure was perfect and unlike other massage places where even though you tell them where it's hurting, they just go ahead and still do a typical "canned" massage routine, Mary really listens to your needs. She has so much experience with sports injuries and helping people heal and her knowledge of anatomy really makes a huge difference! The essential oils also are a great added bonus. I'm a huge fan myself, so it's nice to see multiple modalities being incorporated into the treatments. Her massage room and the center in general are very clean and tidy. Cute decor throughout - all promoting the feelings of "ahhhhh" and melty relaxation. Yay! Will definitely be back for more. If you're looking for the perfect massage therapist, look no further!

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.

The experience was absolutely amazing. Katie was exactly what she's doing! Looking forward to going…read moreback!

Katie is amazing. She takes care of her clients by making sure they get what they need! She has an…read moreinnate wisdom, ability and intuition to treat you with different modalities like craniosacral, massages and body talk. The office is beautiful and calm, perfect to receive the best service. She also treated my daughters and she was very gentle with them! I definitely recommend her if you need any physical, mental or spiritual extra support :)

Martiza is a very professional massage therapist who comes to your home or she has her massage…read moreplace located in Costa Mesa. She knows where your body hurts and work on it with her experienced hands. She is good for your body and also her vibe is very positive and calming. Her hands are truly magical and always on time. Highly recommend Maritza for your healing time! She brings her own table and fresh linen. She even put aroma to help you relax and play relaxing music to help you relax. Having two little ones in the house it is lovely to have massage come to your home.

Maritza was so sweet and had the perfect pressure during the massage. She makes you feel…read morecomfortable and at ease.

Heather is a true high level massage professional and talented body worker. She is an athlete…read moreherself, and can work on pro athletes and amateur athletes, as well as normal every day individuals who just want to feel good and relieve pain. I have gone to her for 2 years consistently and she has helped me prepare for Jiu Jitsu competitions, recover from surgeries, and kept me going to train hard. I would recommend booking an appt with her since she won't remain a hidden secret for much longer. I have worked with many physical therapists in my 18 years adult journey to black belt in Jiu Jitsu and she is the best of the best ! Don't tell yourself "Oh, someday I should book an appt and get a massage" and then not follow through. That's a big mistake and you're doing yourself a disservice. Call her and book it and you will be glad you did.

Heather is so amazing! If you like firm massages, she is your girl. She finds knots in places I…read moredidn't even realize I had them. She really personalizes each session, feeling your body out to see which areas need attention. Her hands are magic, you must try her!

Wow, it's always a gift to have a therapist that knows exactly what she's doing. It's as if she's…read morereading my body in ways that I cannot, finding those pressure points that need tending to. Angela is an angel! So grateful that I found her. She's a real gift. She also sets up the perfect atmosphere to relax you. I've had her do mostly deep tissue, but my mother in law is in her 90's and has loved her massages as well. I've started going to her about nine years ago and she has always helped my body! There's times I've gone to fancy, more expensive hotel spas and when I compare them to Angela's work, she is always more experienced and able to attune to my body better than what I'm getting at other places when I'm on vacation. So glad to have her doing this line of work!

I recently went and had a massage from Angela and it was so awesome! She definitely loves what she…read moredoes and it comes out through her hands. Loved it would definitely do it again.