Patient, kind and extremely knowledgeable. Nissa is a true craftswoman and can pinpoint issue in the drop of a hat. Please seek her out if you're having muscular pain or issues. As an athlete and gym owner I highly recommend! read more

Youu-Ness - Massage Therapy Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Unfortunately my experience with Summer left me disappointed and with more pain/aggravated muscles. Biggest Takeaways: -Limited techniques used (only elbow and finger digging) -Poor listening (did not focus on what I asked) - Not enough experience with client with chronic illness The full explanation: I was about 7mins late due to the parking lot being blocked but even in 50mins, I expected a lot more from the massage- and have received much more from other therapists. If you have a chronic condition or autoimmune condition I would not recommend this provider as she felt rushed and very short sided. I had to ask three times for her to focus on the specific area I came in for and after the second time I asked she said, "Okay, let me just get into this other hip flexor" still not understanding that I wanted to spend the time elsewhere. So over 30 mins was spent in two very small and specific areas I did not want to prioritize. Her style is mostly elbow pin and tiny pulls. Her hands did not touch any other part of my body beyond about 12inches between the tops of my hips to mid glute. There was no smoothing out the tissue or general surrounding tissue massage. Literally just elbow and finger digging. No lotion used even when skin dragging was happening (which hurt). There wasn't attention given to how pressing on my glutes could be straining my low back (a condition I communicated in my intake AND in person), and as a result I had to readjust and push back multiple times and now have a flared low back. Significantly disappointed in the experience. There are many other massage therapist options for the same rate that provide a much more well rounded and attentive approach. read more

Nissa is fantastic. She has great technique and knowledge. and I believe she has magic hands!

Nissa is amazing!!! I don't normally write reviews, but I had such a great experience. She really listens to you and personalizes the massage for your needs. She really knows what she's doing and is able to relive your pain. Can't recommend her enough!! read more

I went for an hour massage with Daniel yesterday. He was very calming and sensitive asking me what's going on before we started. His intuition was strong and he worked to gradually release my lower back stuckness coming back to it throughout the session. He made great progress on my feet which have been sore lately when I wake up, but this morning they felt much better! Thank you Daniel! I'll be back!! And Jamie at the front desk was a pleasure. Welcoming and took time to orient me. Nice that they have parking in front as well! read more

FABULOUS, AMAZING, MAGICAL. I could add more superlatives but you get the idea. This is a special human.

I started here when Eunice was the only practitioner. She has moved to a new building just a few blocks from her original location. I was immediately impressed with her skills and abilities as I reported in a previous review. Knowing that I have been working through a lower back problem. She called and suggested I allow her newest therapist Eva to have a look. Eva specialises in deep tissue massage and intuitively focused in on my problem area. After just an hour session. I was impressed. She dug in with the just the right amount of pressure to be effective without making me feel uncomfortable. So as much as I recommend Eunice. I also trust that whomever she hires will bring the same level of intelligence, care and skill that she demands. I would of course highly recommend this practice to anyone in need. read more

Youu-Ness - Massage Therapy Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

I've been going to YOUU-NESS for a couple months now and cannot recommend it more. I have had nothing but exceptional experiences with the entire staff. Anyone you choose will do an incredible job! I am an esthetician, and have chronic pain in my upper back. I go in every two weeks for maintenance and my back has improved so much! Work is no longer painful for me which overall just gives me a better quality of life. Nissa is so knowledgeable at what she does and really pays attention to your bodies needs. She has helped me get to a manageable point with my back and I'm forever grateful! I've recently been seeing Summer, and my experiences have been nothing but great with her. She's very intentional with her hand movements and never too rough. Coming here has improved my bodies health and pain levels and I'm so appreciative of this small business in slo read more

I went to Youuness to get work done on my body due to pain. Ive been having pain mostly on the right side of my back/shoulder/traps area, right Tricep and many other places but these were the priority. I enjoy powerlifting, cycling and running which gives my body a lot of wear and tear. I am very much use to the sports massage/deep tissue style of being dug into and feeling pain throughout the session to the point of feeling lightheaded. Coming to Youuness was a different experience. I had got work done by Summer and had my first experience with Myofascial Release (MFR). I was skeptical at first as I knew nothing of MFR and was use to the rough and tough massage. Admittedly, MFR was making me question things at first. However, Summer was excellent in explaining what MFR was, how it works, why she recommends and uses it. The massage its self had some pain which was normal considering the shape my body was in but overall the massage was great! Summer helped not only with my immediate concerns but worked with me to figure out how I can improve my daily living to prevent something like this from happening again. Additionally, she showed me stretches I can do to help connect and correct my body. Afterwards, I was not sore like I usually am when getting work done to but, to my genuine surprise, I felt MUCH better. I am writing this review the next day because I wanted to see how my body felt after getting rest. Waking up, there was some soreness which I expected. However, I found that my body did feel so much better. Better than I had expect if I am being honest. I was able to do tricep stretches without feeling pain in my shoulder and my back/traps/neck area appears and feels much better. Currently I do not feel pain or tension. I can honestly say I am without a doubt happy with this service and have already made an appointment to come back. I highly recommend this place, especially if you are little active or put your body through rigorous exercise. read more

Best bodywork in town. I have received many different modalities from many different practitioners and I really appreciate Nissa's approach

Let me just say, if you're reading this, make the appointment. I have gone once-twice a week through out February to see Cameron for 60-90 minutes, and each time he has found a way to help me address and resolve the acute and chronic pains I've been dealing with. He is attentive, communicative, thorough, and he does his best to make sure the experience is comfortable and enjoyable. The environment is always friendly but professional amongst therapists, and you can tell that they care about what it is they do and helping each other grow and be better in addition to the help they provide their clients. I love that they offer memberships that take off 10% of each massage, as most small businesses aren't always so keen to openly offer discounts, but this woman clearly cares about wellness being affordable for all. Eunice has chosen a great team, and I know I've chosen a great place and the perfect therapist for me! read more

I am a believer in ART and Eunice. I am an active person that enjoys biking, golfing and hiking, but for 20 years I lived with chronic lower back pain that was getting worse with no successful relief until I started going to Eunice. After one visit, I experienced positive results with a significant improvement in my quality of life. I have continued going to Eunice for over a year and have experienced amazing results based on her routine maintenance program. Eunice is a very talented individual who is the constant professional with a passion for helping others. I am very thankful for what Eunice did for me and highly recommend Youu-Ness Bodyworks. read more

I was looking for a massage therapist recently as I was really in need of some work. Boy did I luck out! I was referred to Eunice by a friend and I was not disappointed! (Which, usually I am because I never get a true deep tissue massage. It's like ordering something tasty looking off the menu and you take a bite but there isn't any flavor...where is the spice people?!?!! Sheesh!) I like my massages slightly harder than most folks because my neck, traps and quads are always super stiff... I like to think it's because I have rippling muscles.....buttttt in fact it's mostly over working and stress. Go figure. I also run a lot and exercise daily so the stress level I place on my body is crazy at times, however, Eunice has made it bearable. If I come in with a knot the size of the Rock of Gibraltar, I will leave with a grain of sand. Last time I went I laid down and I passed out for hours afterwards. I almost forgot where I was when I woke up! She also has the cutest corgi dog...ever. Him and I are now besties. Puppies and massages? Yes please, I'll have two. So, if Eu need some work done, Eu need Eunice... (Nudge nudge see what I did there?!) read more

I'm a student attending Cal Poly and I am an avid gym-goer. I woke up two days after a hard work out with increasing pain, a pinched nerve and very limited mobility, so I immediately went online and booked a 45 minute session with Eunice hoping she could ease some of the pain. I was not disappointed! She is so professional and knows what she's doing--using Active Release Therapy, she knew exactly which muscles to work on and after the 45 minutes were up, not only had the pain almost completely disappeared, but my mobility had returned, which was such a relief! I woke up with full mobility and the pinched nerve has fully ceased flaring. I'm so so impressed and highly recommend her. Thanks Eunice! read more

If you are in any sort of physical pain you need to see Eunice and Lis at YOUU-NESS! I have been dealing with severe leg pain/sciatica for a long time and after going twice a week for the last four weeks I am healed! I worked predominantly with Lis who is wildly knowledgable, compassionate, and helpful. If I could give them 10 stars I would, I seriously can't thank these ladies enough for all they have done me read more

Called Sunday morning short notice Eunice said she had a 40 min opening , I took it ,WOW what a difference in 40 minutes . I had a hip giving me a fit , left feeling normal . Cannot wait to return for a full tune up . read more

Eunice has a wonderful perspective on the body and is very knowledgeable and skilled. I came in for headaches which my doctor told me were stemming from my neck and shoulder muscles. Eunice knew exactly what to do to solve the issue, which muscles to work on, and could feel out exactly where to work. I highly recommend Eunice for any Body Therapy! read more

Eunice has totally helped my son with his back problem. He has curvature in the mid portion of his back which caused him daily pain. Eunice's therapeutic massages have greatly improved him life allowing him much needed relief. He goes weekly. at first he was doing hour long sessions but as he improved he has gone to 30 minute sessions. Her packages make the care affordable and well worth it. Eunice has incredible knowledge and knows how to address a myriad of issues. You will not be disappointed. read more

We scheduled massages for three of us, and we all love Eunice! I had a 90 minute massage, and it was amazing. Her instincts and pressure were wonderful, and she paid extra attention to my trouble spots (left arm issues from guitar playing - btw, she has a special interest in injured musicians!). She chatted a little when I had questions, but really let me enjoy my massage with some hippy-dippy spa music and a lot of quiet. Go and see Eunice! You'll be happy you did. read more

Eunice is a phenomenal practitioner. I so lucked onto finding her. I was intrigued when I saw that she used ART as a part of her method. She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. I felt super after the appointment and when I went for a run the next day my body felt like it was really working as it's supposed to, fluid and aligned. Thanks Eunice read more

Great bodywork from an awesome professional. Eunice is always learning something new and bettering her craft. Thankful for the excellent work she did on my shoulder & rotator cuff. Active Release Technique has been a life-saver for helping me weight train at the level I want. Would recommend Youu-ness to most anyone looking for quality massage & bodywork. read more

Eunice is fantastic at what she does. I went in with a pulled hamstring and a sore shoulder and I'm already feeling better!

I went to Eunice because I was having issues in my neck and shoulders... And just as expected she was GREAT! I ended up having to see a Chiropractor (which was recommended by Eunice) but she helped me a lot along the way. She always checked up on me to see how I was doing and never failed to help release some tension in my neck and shoulder. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Eunice is a gifted massage therapist. I've gone to dozens and dozens of massage therapists, and she is one of the best. She trained in a state that has more rigorous requirements than most states. She knows her physiology. Highly recommend. read more

I first met Eunice about two years ago when I needed a massage for some back pain. At that time, she was working out of a different building in SLO. Now she has a nice new studio on Pacific Street and has renamed herself (rather cleverly). The studio is very easy to find and they have 3-4 dedicated parking spaces of their own right in front. I had been experiencing what seems like a pinched nerve or sciatic pain, and had tried both physical therapy and a chiropractor. Eunice is a young, fit woman with a gentle and friendly personality and her bodywork is pretty incredible. If you read her bio, you will see that she has studied a number of bodywork modalities that she is able to pull from. She seemed especially intuitive and I often felt that she was like a blind person that was "seeing" with her fingers. The work truly is "work" in that it was more "mechanical" than massage and almost requires the recipient to participate. She is quite talented. In the final portion of my visits, she always switched to a gentle massage to wind everything down. Even though she gives a wonderful massage, I think that her real gift is with her intuition of mysterious body mechanics. read more

Best massage therapist in SLO!! SERIOUSLY! I get a lot of bodywork done and she's one of the best. I have tmjd and the ART session she did on my neck released a lot of that tension. I felt areas release in my jaw that I had never felt before in any bodywork session I've ever gotten done. Also my piriformis was beyond jacked and she effectively relaxed that area as well. My whole body felt so freed up of tension, it was great! Eunice is very intuitive and knowledgeable about the body. She really cares a lot about her clients and it's reflective in the work she performs. Would definitely recommend going to her and I will be continuing to see her myself. read more

Eunice was excellent! I had lower back pain and needed to get in to see someone ASAP and she was able to fit me in day of! She responded within 15 mins and within 5 incredible sessions my back pain was completely gone! Her technique saved my lower back and I am forever grateful for her and her services! read more

I have been dealing with a lot of neck pain and tension over the last several months and scheduled a session with Eunice for basic relaxation. However, besides working on the muscles in my neck she really took the incentive to work all the muscles in my back, shoulders and chest that effect the tightness in my neck. I have to say this girl has some great strength in her hands because she gave me a deeper massage than I was not expecting. And was very conscious of her pressure to make sure it was not too much for me. I noticed a big difference afterwards, I was so relaxed. I highly recommend her for therapeutic massage or just a relaxing spa experience. read more

It was with great trepidation that I arranged a massage in my home with Eunice. Having had massages from some of the best (and worst) for many years (I always call my massage my health insurance}, I was nervous about being disappointed working with someone I had never met before. However, much to my delight, not only does Eunice provide an awesome and thoroughly professional massage, but she is smart, creative and delightful with a masters degree in music. I am grateful to have found Eunice. No need to look further! Highly recommend. read more

Over the last year I've been hitting the gym aggressively, and managed to tweak my neck/shoulder badly. Knowing I needed to see a really talented massage/ART specialist, I lucked out when I found Eunice. She took an incredibly detailed and careful approach to my treatment, and in a matter of 4 sessions over 2 weeks had me back to 100%. Her attention to detail, ability to listen and interpret my feedback, and then dig into the problem was exactly what I needed. read more

Absolutely amazing therapist. Intuitively knows where the attention is needed and fixes the problem!

I first met Eunice when she was providing complimentary post race massages at the Tent City Marathon in Atascadero. She was very friendly, professional, courteous, welcoming, and the massage felt great! Since I was in training for a 100 mile race, I decided to begin weekly massage/active release sessions to "work out the kinks". Eunice always asked what areas needed specific attention and never gave a generic treatment; every session was customized to my specific needs. Another awesome thing about Eunice is her genuine hospitality; she truly cares about your well-being and is interested in learning about the activities you are doing. In the end, I found not only an amazing massage therapist, but a friend as well. Due in part to her services, I was able to finish the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run with a 2 hour PR! I look forward to utilizing her services again in the future! read more

I'm so happy I found Eunice! Ive been having shoulder pain for months , and it was nearly gone after my first session with her. She is extremely knowledgeable and has been able to find the underlying causes for my muscle pain. She does everything she can to make things affordable for me, and scheduling has been very hassle-free. I would recommend her to anyone :) read more

My experience with Eunice was quite a success. She was able to give great relief to my troubled shoulders and lower back. She's easy to communicate with and has been very accommodating with my hectic schedule. I highly recommend her. read more

Eunice is literally amazing!! I am an athlete preparing for a body building show so I work my body hard. Eunice always was ready to work on any body part that needed help whether it was my hamstrings or my neck. She was always able to relive pain that I had and made sure to continue to work the area so it wouldn't come back. She truly is amazing at what she does and is one of the sweetest people I've meet is SLO. If you need any work done I honestly would recommend Eunice 110 percent!! read more

Lucked out....Eunice is great. Had a pinched nerve and she got me in on a really short notice. Went out of her way to make sure I could get in on the schedule that I needed. Really good work. Follow-up session also great. Cannot recommend her highly enough. Very personable and professional!! read more

I've searched EVERYWHERE for a massage therapist. I can finally stop looking, Eunice is absolutely amazing at treating problem areas and has a natural gift of healing. Strongly recommend to anyone looking for a massage, but especially to those looking for a quality sports massage. Incredibly intuitive, a great conversationalist, and really effective treatment - I cannot recommend Eunice more! read more

Yes, she's the best massage therapist I've ever had. I am glad I found her during my stay near Pismo beach over the weekend. My husband, my family and friends found her awesome too! I hope you can do visits here in San Francisco one of these days. read more

I got in an ATV accident over spring break and had a really bad kink in my shoulder. I was also very sore all over. Eunice really worked on releasing the kink and explained the method she was using while doing it. She was thorough and made sure I was feeling better by the time we finished. I feel so much better and the kink in my shoulder was gone the next day. Would highly recommend! read more

Eunice is an awesome masseuse .. very calm, professional and knows her stuff! I had some issues with knots in my muscles and she knew how to work them out without hurting me. Would recommend her to ANYONE. read more