Mission Massage

I’m a massage snob and this was one of the best I’ve ever had!

Ivan is simply the best massage therapist! He is intuitive, determined and always listens to his clients needs. I have a really deep, complicated scar on the bottom of my foot, and Ivan’s work has really helped to break down the scar and make mobility far less annoying! I can’t wait for my next massage!

Amazing massage, lovely tiny space. Would go back.

I received a fantastic massage from Ivan today and I have to say my body hasn’t felt this good in a long time. Ivan applied the right amount of pressure to work on my back right side — which tends to get very tense because of what I do for work.
If you’re looking to get a massage, get ONE NOW from IVAN, he’s amazing!

Ivan happens to be a friend and you know how that goes… if you have a friend and something doesn’t work out, it can strain the relationship. But I am happy to report that Ivan rocked my world… i have several spinal injuries, so I get a lot of body work and I get a little scared with the wrong hands touching me, but i felt so safe in his hands through a mixture of massage and and cupping techniques.
I went back today for my second session and it was as good as the first. I think I am going to have to make this a weekly appointment and for such great rates… i owe it to my body… don’t you?

So, I was out having drinks with a great friend of mine and had the pleasure of meeting Ivan. He has that sort of charm that makes him the life of a party, but without trying too hard. He also has a strong body, but soft and warm eyes. In short, he reminds me of a mother lion: strong, careful, calculated and nurturing.
And then there was the massage:
S P A C E
Small but comfortable. Nice music, good lighting, the room smelled nice (but fairly neutral). Ivan made sure the temperature was where I wanted it to be before getting started. The massage table itself was very comfortable.
T O U C H
I like deep work. Ivan asked me what I wanted and he kind of blew my mind. He combined acupuncture with deep tissue/​swedish style work and knocked my socks off. It was incredible.
I have been to Kabuki many times and it has been great. This was BETTER.
E X P E R I E N C E
The one thing about this massage that made it even better was that I did not feel rushed in the slightest. Ivan treated me as if I were a guest. He asked me genuine questions about my day and made me feel like I not only wanted another massage, but wanted to know more about his training and work.
B O N U S
Flexible scheduling and potential student discounts.

Ivan is amazing. He applies the perfect pressure when you need a deep tissue massage, and is more gentle when you deal with recoveries from injuries. Easy to schedule, great experience, great personality — what else could you ask for. I’ll definitely be back as soon as I can.

I have had lots of massages over the years — anywhere from resorts, to chiropractic offices to spas to you name it. I have to say that hands down (no pun intended) Ivan at Mission Massage is one of the best i have ever encountered.
Not only is Ivan technically proficient, but he has a calming manner and has the rare gift of being very intuitive about how to approach areas that need attention, even if you have not mentioned them.
He is also flexible in his scheduling, the space is comfy and clean and convenient to all modes of transportation. I highly recommend that you give Mission Massage a try.