Happy Head Foot Reflexology and Massage – Mira Mesa

I absolutely love this place! From the moment i walked in I was pleased and felt completely welcome and comfortable. The friendly staff was so sweet, and got me into my massage in no time at all. The massage was just phenomenal! It was exactly what i needed, not to mention the therapist did a great job really working on the area i had requested. By far the best massage experience i have ever had! Keep up the great work!

I have gone to several of the locations often based on my convenience so I was really happy to find one close by me. I got a Thai massage and it was perfect for my tight muscles! My masseuse was thorough and did a great job. The front counter gal Mery was a great help in helping me find the massage that would relax me best. I appreciated her suggestion because I left feeling great. Thank you!

The receptionist/​front desk was super nice and professional. The place is very clean, quiet, nice and affordable. However, the quality of the massages were not great.
Probably would’t come back.

It’s been years since I’ve gotten a massage and I’m glad I came to happy head! The lady giving me my Swedish massage was super sweet and had me falling asleep half way through my service. I felt very relaxed and super comfortable and I would definitely recommended this location along with all the other happy head locations (:

This place gave the best Massage I have EVER had! I have NEVER had one like this! WOW! Very professional and plus the receptionists are friendly. Worth every penny. I will refer to everyone

Love the atmosphere and the decoration is very calming. Customer service and massage were on point and for the price you pay it’s a good deal. Will be coming back!

Let me begin by saying that Happy Head Massage is very reasonable priced but with cheap prices, you get what you pay for.
My massage therapist, Richard, was pretty good. Unfortunately I went with my husband for a couples massage and he was completely dissatisfied with his massage experience. In fact, he left with more back and shoulder pain/​discomfort. Despite trying to communicate multiple times to his massage therapist that she was not using enough force or getting out his knots, it didn’t get better. He requested a DEEP tissue massage but it was nothing close to that. We’ve been to many massage centers, and it seems like this lady had no idea what she was doing. Plus, neither of our massage therapists spoke English.
I get that different massage therapists have various skill/​expertise levels but companies should provide the exact service they advertise. If we requested a deep tissue massage, it should be DEEP. When we voiced our concerns to the receptionist, she didn’t apologize to us nor make an effort to keep us as customers. In fact, she tried to blame us saying that we needed to tell our massage therapist what we wanted (which we did but they didn’t speak English!!) and told us to come back another time to try another massage therapist. Really, you think we are going to come back?
We used our Unilocal deal ($ 20 for $ 10) but unfortunately due to the poor quality of massage and non-​existent customer service, we will not be coming back here. There are plenty of other massage places to go to in San Diego.

Came in with the wife for a therapeutic deep tissue massage and ended up being tickled for an hour. The woman I was assigned to never introduced herself, didn’t ask me if there were any pressure areas and, come to think of it, likely didn’t speak English. After about 30 minutes, I got the impression I was in for a lost cause if I didn’t take control so I beckoned to my masseuse several times to increase the pressure. By this point, she had already «finished» my back and neck… at least I got a bit of deep tissue relief in my legs after my repeated reminders.
What concerned me almost even more was the feeble attempt at an apology by the front desk receptionist. After first attempting to defend my paltry massage by: a) saying that she asked me if there were any sore areas (note: this doesn’t excuse focusing on nothing), and b) referencing the WRITTEN DISCLAIMER ON THE BACK OF THE SIGN-​IN CARD, she had the audacity to hand me a $ 7 coupon off my next visit over the coming week. Umm, no thanks. I’ve already been tickled enough this week.
Only silver lining is that my wife got a Happy Head Massage from a gentleman named Richard which she really enjoyed.
Call me old school, but a masseuse should have the common courtesy and ability to communicate with his/​her clients on a basic level. Also, if the massage parlor purports to offer deep tissue massages, it has to at least get past skin level. This place is a sham. Don’t come here.

I had 2 massages there, and both were great. Professional, competent staff; effective massage; clean, pleasant and soothing atmosphere. I wanted to review after the first, but I was too relaxed after the treatment, and forgot the therapist’s name, haha. Apparently it is a growing local chain, but the owner was actually working the front desk and taking my phone call.

I think I’ll PERMANENTLY stick with the Point Loma location. I came here with a friend of mine today, she has never been to any of the happy heads to get a massage. I brought her here.
Pros: clean and plenty of parking
Cons: the therapists. Rule number one for the therapists: never assume shit. Meaning, just because someone looks like they aren’t Chinese and they don’t speak Mandarin, doesn’t mean that 1) they aren’t Chinese 2) that they don’t understand Mandarin.
I look Mexican in this wonderful melting pot here in San Diego. But guess what? I’m not. My mom is 100% Chinese and speaks full blown Mandarin. Don’t be an ass and say some crap to another therapist about the clients that go to your establishment and fork out money and pay for services.
You don’t work at a nail salon, so when you’re giving a massage, please shut your damn mouth and do your job. Your comments are unwelcomed and guess what? When I responded back to you in mandarin, I heard you gulp because you know why? You got caught talking shit and being inappropriate. Which is why you and your buddy who was giving my friend a massage remained silent for the remainder of the massage and why you were trying to kiss my ass at the end when it was ready for me and my friend to leave. Trying to gauge how much Mandarin I knew or how much I understood. Asking me questions about Mandarin. You knew you pissed me the hell off and even my friend could tell you knew you were caught. Here’s the funny part, she’s Mexican… IM NOT. So thank you for making an ass out of yourself. Silence is golden.
Owners: remind your staff about talking poorly about your customers period. Never assume that someone doesn’t speak/​understand Mandarin.
TSK TSK.

I have gone before to get a deep tissue massage at Happy Head and yesterday I went to try the Thai Combo Massage. Let’s start from the beginning: it’s easy to find parking since they are in a strip mall with a large shared parking. The front entrance was clean and modern with comfy couches, complimentary wine, and some decorations. You can see all the massage options, a description of the service, and the price nice and clearly on the board next to the sign in table. The receptionist was welcoming and cheerful. Also, their website is easy to navigate. I like that you can book through their form online and that someone is actually maintaining the email on the other side and will respond to your form quickly.
After I checked in, I was promptly led to a private room. It’s really dim back there and it takes a little bit of time for your eyes to adjust since the front entrance is usually so bright. The room was clean and calming with the light music in the background, dim lighting, and some décor. The masseuse came in and asked me what kind of pressure I preferred and then went straight to work. It’s nice if you don’t like to make small talk and just want the massage. I did kind of expect that she would ask about whether I had any areas that I wanted to focus on, I feel like that’s a typical question that’s been asked at other spas/​massage places that I’ve gone to. The massage itself was wonderful though — I asked for deep pressure and that’s what I got. It was relaxing and got all the knots out. The Thai Combo massage includes some yoga poses that she helps put you in and then she stretches you out, it was interesting because it was my first time having that kind of massage but I liked it! I would say it was about 35% assisted stretching through yoga poses and then 65% like a deep tissue massage.
After the massage, you need to use cash to tip the masseuse. You are not able to use credit card to add on tip to the masseuse, so remember to bring cash! I also like that they have a punch card so that frequent visitors can work toward redeeming a free massage. That definitely keeps me coming back. I notice that you can find some good deals in the emails that they send you or if you look through their facebook page. You might find double-​stamp days or a couple dollars off on some days. I love getting good deals, so this marketing strategy is definitely working. Happy Head is not the fanciest of spas, but for the price, it’s really a great place to get a massage!

Super pleased overall with the massage I received today. Today I was super stiff due to workouts and arthritis, so I totally called in at 11:30 to see if they had an opening around 1. Thankfully, they did!
The reception area is nice and the receptionist was pleasant. I used a Unilocal deal ($ 10 worth $ 20) I found last minute in my desperate search to find a massage. Total cost with $ 10 credit, $ 38…plus I left a $ 10 tip.
My massage therapist was Sasha. I was super pleased with the pressure (I asked for medium) there were times when she did a bit harder, but man, I needed it so it was great!
Is recommend this place for sure if you need a last minute appointment. Ask for Sasha!

This week I had the pleasure of spending a morning at Happy Head Foot Reflexology and Massage in my neighborhood of Mira Mesa.
As I stepped into the lobby of Happy Head, I took a deep breath of relaxation. It was nice and quiet, the the environment was already relaxing. The décor was very spa like and welcoming.
The receptionist took me into the spa for my massage and I was in awe of the community massage room. It was so calming and relaxing. The mood lighting was perfect and the great Buddha in the middle demanded peace and calm. In this community massage room, you can enjoy a 1 hour Asian style foot reflexology & body massage. It’s done partially clothed, Asian style. Soothe your aching feet in a relaxing foot soak while your head, shoulders, back, hands, and feet are massaged to make you feel years younger and relieve tension and stress. This massage is designed to pamper and purify with special focus on the body areas that receive the hardest stress in daily life. I’m definitely going to come back to enjoy this space!
Once in my private room, I was in relaxation mood. The spa room décor was minimalistic, the lighting was dim, which added to the relaxing atmosphere. My to-​go massage style is the deep tissue massage to get rid of the knots in my neck, shoulders, lower back, and hips area. My deep tissue massage by XXX was very intense, much more than other deep tissue massages I’d had before. A few times she straddled by body to use her forearms and elbows to work the parts of my body really well. She pressed and kneaded a few pressure points along my neck, as well as up and down my back which left me feeling like a noodle after my massage. I was so relaxed and «loose» after the experience, I went home and look a two hour nap. A massage that makes me pass out is testament that it did the trick and helped me reach the perfect space of relaxation!
Happy Head Massage in San Diego has award winning design. With tranquil buddha rooms to relaxing private massage rooms, the Happy Head is the premier place in San Diego to get a great massage without the spa prices. The fact that the Mira Mesa location is only a few minutes from my home is definitely a benefit!
Before I left, I had to ask the receptionist about the name of the spa, «Happy Head». She laughed and did admit they get questions and inquiries as to the services they offer because of the name of their business. She did reassure me, and it is very obvious with the quality of services they offer, that Happy Head Foot Reflexology and Massage is not «that» kind of establishment!
My experience at Happy Head helped me reach my space to relax and unwind. It’s been 24 hours since my visit and I still feel like a noodle and am feeling the «Ohmmmmm» of relaxation! I look forward to my next visit!

Not bad! Someone gifted me a prenatal massage here and I was definitely skeptical about whether they would really be qualified, but I gave it a shot and figured if anything seemed off during the massage I could always ask them to stop.
The space seemed very clean, relaxing, and a lot more spacious than it looks from the outside. The receptionist was very nice and explained the types of massages and how they accommodate for preggies, which made me feel more comfortable that they knew what they were doing.
Keep in mind– this was my first prenatal massage so I have nothing to compare it to. They keep you on your side most of the time and at the end– they ask you to lie on your back while they massage your shoulders and head. Though I have no issue with being on my back, this might be something to consider if you’re pretty far along. Also– it came as a surprise because the receptionist said I’d be on my side the entire time. I also got the swedish– since the reflexology they use in the deep tissue could induce labor (as was explained to me) and I’m not quite ready to pop yet! My masseuse was a woman and she did a great job, but my friend (who is also expecting) said she felt her male masseuse seemed very unsure of himself when dealing with a pregnant body.
The parking lot is big, but during lunch on a Friday — it’s a huge clusterf$&@! So budget about 10 minutes to park if your appointment’s around lunch.

I came here on 9÷8÷15 expecting to get a great massage without the spa price which is their specialty. I made an appointment online and requested a male therapist. 15 minutes later, I got a call from Shayna (receptionist) and she confirmed that she has a male therapist for 9pm slot. I must say that making appointments online is very easy.
The male therapist that was assigned to me was very unprofessional. The massage only lasted for 10 minutes or so, and then I was asked if I wanted to have/​switch to a female therapist. Who does that? The male therapist told me he is going home that’s why he asked if it would be okay to have a female therapist. First of all, I requested for a male therapist. In addition, his hands smelled cigarette which is gross. I don’t use any tobacco products so the smell of cigarette is something that irritates me. While in the middle of getting the massage, some lady opened the door of the private room where I was in. I’m not really sure if the male therapist was communicating with someone while doing the massage. But at that point, I felt like they don’t value privacy there and luckily had the opportunity not to continue with the massage. Shayna from the front desk came and asked me if I really wanted to have a female therapist. I told Shayna that «I would not ask for a female therapist if the appointment I made online specifically requested for a male therapist.» I explained to her what happened and some of my concerns. Shayna was so apologetic and offered me if I would like to have another therapist, but I told her No and I’m leaving. She then gave me a refund for $ 36 and there was $ 12 charge for the 10+ minutes massage.
I came home and then 10 minutes later, I got another call from Shayna telling me that she spoke to her supervisor and got the approval to give me the full refund. I told Shayna that it was not her fault and thanked her for calling me back. She insisted to give me the full refund of $ 48, in which I refused to accept. I really appreciate her calling me back which only shows that she has great customer service.
Overall, My experience is truly something that I WILL NEVER FORGET… because IT WAS THE WORST MASSAGE EXPERIENCE I EVER HAD! I will definitely share my experience at this place to my beloved friends.

I called in on a weekday morning and was able to get an appointment an hour later. The receptionist who took the call was very courteous, prompt and accommodating (I had requested a female masseuse if possible).
Got to my appt and checked in… they had some complimentary wine in the lobby, so I had some of that while waiting for the front desk girl to process my payment (you have to pay BEFORE your massage). I opted for the Swedish massage. (FYI — all the massages are in private rooms with the exception of the Asian Style body & foot massage, which is done in a communal room). My masseuse’s name was Annie.
The private room was clean and it was quiet. She got to work right away and focused on my requested areas (shoulders, neck and lower back). It was a whole body massage (even my face), and at first she started out with just a little pressure. But later during the massage she increased the pressure and that really helped get the those knots out! The massage was exactly an hour (some places cut it short to around 55 minutes, which can by annoying).
I left feeling very relaxed! I’d definitely try this place out again!
TIP — the parking lot here during lunch hours can get pretty busy/​packed. So plan ahead for this!

Happy Head Foot Reflexology ROCKS !!!
OMG hurt so GOOD !!
My friend told me about this place and to book with Jackie (shout out to my girl, Raw Vegan Ginger !!!)
I was in dire need of a massage (like months ago) !!
***Awesome Unilocal deal: $ 10 for $ 20 deal (new customers only). SCORE !
Ambiance (Just opened June 2015):
–Ample parking; located in a shopping center so they have plenty of spaces. Huge plus especially when you’re in a rush and late for an appt. Doh !
–Clean, quiet, and like most massage places. zen-​like ! Ommmm.
–Right when you enter you are greeted by the receptionist up front. Sweet young girl.
–She then takes you through the doorway into the massage area.
–It is pretty dim. A narrow hallway leads you to rooms on both ends.
–It’s actually much smaller than I thought looking at it from the outside.
–Nice, calming music in the background
Experience:
Deep tissue massage ain’t no joke !!! Originally $ 48, but since I had the Unilocal discount, it only cost me $ 28. Sweet !
Want to get rid of nasty knots and muscle spasms ??? This is the massage for you !
Any back and neck pain you have will melt away once Jackie takes care of you. It is pretty intense (not going to lie) compared to the other massages so if you want a nice relaxing one I suggest getting a Swedish massage instead. Otherwise, prepare yourself. It can be painful at times, but I sucked it up. I tensed up a few times, but I knew I needed to work out my knots and hey no pain no gain. I sighed a few times and even shed a tear, but I knew it would all be worth it in the end. Jackie was professional and really took his time on my back and had great technique.
After my massage, I was met up with Jackie with complimentary water. I gave him a generous tip and was happily on my way.
They have a variety of other different massages that I have yet to try such as the Asian Fusion Combo, 4-​hand Swedish/​Deep tissue massage, and Thai Combo Massage. They also offer chiropractic adjustments. Yes they are all licensed according to their website if you’re wondering.
Want to go with a significant other? They also have Couple’s Massages. They have everything you could possible want to pamper yourself without the ridiculous spa prices. No membership needed either. You can come and go as you wish with no obligations. I like that. No stress.
Treat yourself ! There are so many benefits to massage therapy for all age groups:
reduction of muscle spasms/​knots
better sleep
feel energized
relieve back and neck pain
less stress
improve flexibility
Customer service:
–Recommend making an appt. (may book online or by phone).
–Walk-​ins also available.
–Friendly young receptionist was able to take my last minute appt.
–She explained the list of services
–Pick your massage– no sales tactics
–Get a stamp card — (Two Stamp Tuesdays) Love these !
–Quick tour
–Pay up front first (cash, visa or mastercard)
–ATM machine available if you forgot cash (very convenient)
I think I’ve found my new massage place. Highly recommend !!
Hopefully, my pain tolerance improves !!!

We stopped by for a massage after I purchased a groupon deal for my fiancé. I never really liked massages because I normally don’t like being touched but I’m slowly warming up to massage places like Happy Head.
I had Ivy and she was really good! She’s strong and makes the massage feel amazing! I opted in for the Happy Head massage which is 60 minutes of my upper body including back and scalp. It’s $ 48 for a 60 minute massage and if you do the «Asian style» massage it’s $ 35. The «Asian style» massage is the standard body and feet massage where you are in a common room and you leave your clothes on. It is also recommended that you tip (I normally tip $ 10 with my 60 minute massages). So I came out with $ 58 for my 60 minute massage which isn’t too bad of a deal. The groupon my fiancé used was a pretty good price.
There’s plenty of parking up front so you don’t have to fight for parking.
I’m only giving them a ⁴⁄₅ stars because the complimentary wine had flies all around it and I was pretty oily from the massage oil when I left. They also don’t have special pricing for a 30 minute massage so I’m kind of disappointed that there’s not that much variety.
I am also giving them only ⁴⁄₅ stars because I had scheduled my appointment online and the girl mistakenly thought my appointment was for another day. When I supposedly missed my appointment, they called me to tell me I missed my appointment. However, I told them that I had scheduled my appointment for a different day and wanted to make sure I had an appointment for my preferred day, the girl didn’t even apologize that they scheduled me for the wrong day. She made me feel like it was my fault even though my confirmation email clearly showed that I had requested the date. As someone who has worked in customer service related fields, I feel like she should have at least said «sorry». She didn’t.

I was excited when I saw the sign up! It super close to my work. I booked a 1 hr, swedish massage. I was emailed a promo code, which was 10 off a massage. Hell yes! (I like to save money) so I got there and the front desk guy went over their services and then took my payment, which was $ 38, after the discount. He showed me their communal area– it was an open space and had multiple tables in this room. And the proceeded to take me to my room. I waited for the practitioner and she immediately started. I was glad I went with the Swedish Massage because if I did deep tissue I don’t think I would have enjoued it as much.
I hardly do these kinds of pampering things for myself, but it was a good deal and I needed it. She did not talk much, unless she asled if I was ok. I wished there was aroma therapy, like eucalyptus, in the room.
Once I was done, I was tempted to ask to extend for another 30 min, but I didn’t. I went to the front and was told that if I wanted to tip the practitioner I could. It waa kind of awkward because she was standing there, waiting. Also, I didn’t have cash and they could not charge my card for tip. So I had to use rheir ‘convenient’ atm to get money out and hand her my tip.

New to the neighborhood! Last time I came to HH was in Hillcrest a couple years ago and I didn’t have pleasant a experience. I thought I’d give HH another chance since they just moved into Mira Mesa on ⁶⁄₁. I also got the opportunity to get a promo for $ 10 off any massage.
This time I requested the deep tissue massage ($ 48). I was taken to the back for a little tour and was shown the restroom. I was very impressed with what they did with the space. Very serene and quiet. Love the ambiance!
I was led to room 1. Nicely dim and relaxing. I was totally ready for my massage. A gentleman came in and promptly started my massage on time. I don’t like talking during my massage and my guy did his thing. I found out his name later — Jackie. He was very good!!! I like my massages really firm and he totally was taking out the knots in my back and shoulders.
If you’ve never had a deep tissue before you may just want to start with a Swedish. With the deep tissue or Swedish you do get a private room and yes you take your clothes off with the exception of your undies.
The massage included concentration on your back, shoulders, neck, arms, fingers, legs, feet, face and head. Lots of oil is used to help with the massage and the kneading felt really good.
Also towards the end the guy leaves the room and comes back with hot towels to wipe you down to take all the greasy oil off your body. The massage was very professional and the timing was right on. I was not jipped on time like other Asian places, so I definitely appreciated that!
Jackie was waiting for me outside my room with a cup of water. I gave a 20% tip and I was greeted by the front office staff. They asked how my massage was and was happy that I was pleased.
I’m glad I found a closer and more convenient place for a good massage! I’ll definitely be a monthly patron!
Note: Located in the Fresh n Easy shopping center and ample parking.