Somasense Bodywork

As somebody who is very selective and sometimes apprehensive about allowing people into my personal bubble, I can 100% say that I truly enjoyed my experience here. I have had two completely sucessful appointments with Alicia that I felt totally comfortable and relaxed during and after. This wonderful lady is in tune with the needs of clients and not afraid to dive head first into what she may believe one needs without being intrusive.
I have suffered through nearly 8 years of long term and consistent back pain due to an injury sustained in my college years that has otherwise deemed me partially inactive in my daily life and almost completely inactive in any further sports performance. Massage and body work have been very helpful tools to keep me mobile and helped leaps and bounds with pain management, but it is difficult to find the right setting as well as trust in a therapist to ensure this. Also, as person employed in the service industry, I am in a constant state of physical labor and mental stress. All of the above issues have been aleviated with the help of massage. As a supporter of small/​local business, I would definitely recommend this place! I will most definitely be returning.

Wow! This place is a fully immersive massage experience. It is set in the top floor of a giant old building that is very well decorated and full of other businesses. It is a quiet comfortable retreat from the world outside. The people I met there were very kind and blissed out. The California barefoot massage was a risk for me to try. I have had a lot of massages I know what I like. But I went for it and man I am happy I did. ?It felt like there were several people working on me at once. But it was just one skilled therapists who sent me to lalaland. It was hard to tell the difference between her hands and her feet because she was so talented with all of them. Thanks Soma Sense. I will Be back!

I can’t say enough good things about Rachel, Tina and SomaSense. I came to them with a complex and delicate situation: very sore and fatigued from months of coughing (cause unknown) and much rib pain (probably hairline fractures and/​or intercostal inflammation from all the coughing with osteoporotic bones). I was in constant pain and moving around with great difficulty.
To my amazement, Rachel was able to give me an upper body massage, even in the sorest spots on my ribs. She was gentle and thorough. At her first touch I just exhaled with relief.
I highly recommend them. There will be less expensive massages available, but none better in my opinion — especially for someone in a delicate condition.
Both ladies were very kind. Due to a scheduling mixup, I arrived about 50 minutes earlier than they expected. Tina rolled with it and brought me in. Rachel was called and showed up promptly. They are both very loving, gentle souls. I look forward to going back.

Wow! I took my hubby for a quick romantic get away and called SomaSense last minute. We booked their couples valentines special which was a great price and we were definitely impressed. The old building is really cool but kinda throws you off at first. But they have made the 3^rd floor inviting and perfectly relaxing. They asked us all the right questions and actually listened to what we said. My husband said it was quite possibly the best massage he has ever received, he had so much stress in his shoulders and left with none. I wish they were closer to us so we could visit again, they are awesome!

I called SomaSense after reading the wonderful reviews on Unilocal.I had been experiencing intense pain in my neck and shoulders, so bad in fact it kept me up at night and needed to do something about this asap. Luckily, Tina was able to fit me last minute on a Sunday after explaining my situation to her. The massage was focused on the above said areas and include hot/​cold therapy to help with the inflammation. She was not only personable and a great resource for additional methods of therapy but also an effective holistic masseuse. Several days later my back pain significantly subsided and I am really pleased with the service I received. There is a reason Tina has 5 star reviews :)

I never actually stepped foot into this place but I want to give them a 5 star review based on the fact that we had a 2 pm app and we thought it ws at 3 but either way was that there was a HUGE mix up between my bf and I and we had to cancel ½ hr before app (would never do this to them intentionally)
The girl that answered the phone (Tina?) was soo understanding and nicely said that they had been waiting for us since 2 & I guess they were wondering where we are at. I expected a lecture but instead she very nicely said they understood and hopefully we can come back and visit them in the future.
Definitely left a good taste in our mouths and we will for sure come back for services.

I’m always wary of a place that has all 5 stars (BUT HOWWW) but for this place, fear not every star is earned.
After extensive searching through Groupon for somewhere credible to get a massage (so many iffy places) SomaSense stood out with really good reviews on Groupon and Unilocal.
Got a Groupon for a massage for a great price and was able to book thru the Groupon website for the very next day. This was incredibly convenient as many people have trouble booking appointments for services booked through Groupon. So handy that SomaSense has worked with Groupon to make it so you can immediately book your appointment all online and have no problem honoring your coupon.
The house is a lovely older house in Golden Hill and SomaSense is on the third floor. The office is bright, quiet and very pleasantly decorated. I was instantly led to a room by Tamara and then filled out a sheet with what you wanted out of the massage, medical conditions, etc. Tamara then had a quick conversation with me about any concerns or problem areas I had and then it was on to the massage. Loved that they take the time to really understand what you want/don’t want.
The massage itself was aaammmaazzziiinnngg. Tamara is clearly a professional and fantastic at her job. She checked to make sure the amount of pressure she was using was appropriate (it was) and all I had to do for the whole 90 min was breathe. Sometimes masseuses are super chatty unprompted and I once had to explain my family’s entire migration from communist China to Brazil to an enthusiastic masseuse who happened to be from the same area where my grandmother was from. Although I appreciated his interest I barely noticed the massage go by :/​Here however since I was quiet most of the time so was Tamara and towards the end when I had questions she was happy to answer my questions while she finished the massage.
After you are offered some icy cold water and Schaffen Berger dark chocolate :) Tamara then answered more of my questions and showed me some exercises I can do at home to help my lower back (damn you office chairs). Lastly they offered me a coupon if I wanted to book a massage in the future.
Everyone was very professional and also very friendly. I’ve been to the more discount-​y usually Asian massage places and yes they are cheap but they also feel pretty cheap. At SomaSense it felt like everyone really knew what they were doing from explaining in depth why certain muscle groups are affected by posture, sitting, etc. to not crushing my ribs with pressure and making me feel like I got hit by a truck the next day (happens a lot actually I must look stronger than I am). I will definitely be back :)

Tina is a real gem!
Went to her when I was in town for the weekend and she spent her time speaking with me and asking me questions about different stressors in my life and how emotions and stressors can create different pains and issues in your organs.
And once we figured out what we wanted to work on she began the massage and really focused on my problem spots. I got the sap relaxation deal from group on which included a number of different techniques and by the end of it I was on cloud 9!
I would absolutely recommend going to Tina. She’s relatable, knowledgable and amazing at what she does.
If I’m ever back in the San Diego area I will be returning!

Tina was awesome. I’ve rarely seen customer service like I have with soma sense. Their masseuses were professional and very relaxing while being deep tissue. Can’t recommend enough! I actually found them through Thumbtack, and there was a miscommunication but she stood by her word and I really appreciate her integrity.

Tina is a magical ninja warrior masseuse with super powers! I go to LA often for work and I am making it my new ritual to start decompressing with a massage from Tina. I am lucky enough live walking distance from her super cute studio. 567 million cheers for Somasense!

If you are looking for a massage therapist who is hands down amazing, Tina is it! After every session I have commented to friends and family that it was the best massage ever. Yet somehow, each session continues to blow me away. I consider Tina’s healing touch to be an integral part of my physical wellbeing, and have made her a part of my regular care by seeing her twice a week. I have gone faithfully for the past 6 months now. Tina is experienced and knowledgeable, practices many modalities, and is a bright spirit. If Unilocal had 10 stars, she would be a 15 on my scale!

David Lopez is an AMAZING! His work is professional yet incredibly personal and intuitive. He has special gifts and has helped me to identify some issues in my life that were manifesting themselves in my physical body. I recommend his bodywork to everyone, male and female.

I came to Tina and SomaSense on a ReaderCity deal. It was wonderful!
The space is adorable and inviting. Tina is very skilled and definitely knows her stuff. I was put into a trance and left feeling better than ever. She even gave me some recommendations for stretches for my neck and I felt like she really took the time to customize her suggestions to my issues.
I would not hesitate to recommend Tina and will certainly be returning in the near future.

If you like DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE then I recommend you come see Tina and experience an ASHIATSU massage (therapy with the feet). She was able to apply lots of deep pressure, leaving me relaxed and rejuvenated. My body and mind felt great after treatment and can still feel effect a few days after.
Thanks Tine, you will be seeing me again!

I had one of the best massages here ever yesterday! I’ve never had a Ashiatsu Massage and it really is amazing. If you like deep-​tissue massage, this is the place to go. Tina is GREAT and very pleasant to deal with. Highly recommended! Nice relaxing music and surroundings. Very easy parking in front of the historic building.

Had a 90 minute ashiatsu massage (where they walk on your back) and it was very good. She was able to cover the entire body evenly throughout the entire session.
If you’re having trouble finding the studio, the building is on the corner of E st and 25^th. Her studio is in the top floor, so climb the two set of stairs once you enter. There isn’t a sign outside the building since it is a historical landmark.

Had my first session today and it was amazing. The office décor is so cute and calming, you get to chose what type of relaxing music you want to listen to (acoustic mix… loved it) and the massage was well worth it! I’ve booked my second appointment and I will definitely make this a routine visit. Tina you’re amazing! Thanks!

I was referred to Tina by a friend and am so happy that I was. From her space to her friendly demeanor to her amazing massage skills, Tina is awesome! I’ll definitely be back!

Tina is a BRILLIANT body worker!
I’m a fellow health professional and I am very picky about my massages. Tina’s ashiatsu massage technique feels amazing as it is unique, I’ve never come across a body worker as present and skilled as her. When I’m on her table I just melt and relax.
Tina is very attentive to your needs and how deep you want her to work. She has a keen sense for what each individual’s body needs and goes above and beyond massage by giving you home care instructions and helpful tips.
Thank you Tina for helping me relax, destress, and feel rejuvenated!

I had the best massage of my life today from Tina Thomsen at SomaSense Bodywork! It was the first time I have had Shiatsu massage and I am totally addicted. For someone that loves deep tissue I would highly recommend this treatment from her.
Apparently she does several different types of massage, it’s nice to find someone located in San Diego that offers such a wide variety.