Joyful Massage

I honestly kept telling myself after my experience that I couldn’t get upset because in this situation it was the «You get what you pay for» «what do you expect?!» But I really didn’t want to spend over $ 60 each for my husband and myself. It was an unexpected day to watch a movie and figured it would be nice to just walk in somewhere and get a massage. We came in and I immediately apologized for not making an appointment, but let’s be real, these types of places aren’t like that. Then the guy had no idea what I was even saying. So anyway, they just ask us to point at what we wanted. Basically, some of the other Unilocal reviews are right on point. I was realllly hoping I would get lucky and just really enjoy it. Wrong. I was cringing so much. The pressure was soooo hard. I had told the GUY and again, I truly think he didn’t understand a lick of English. But I assumed my being so intense and the fact that I continued to flinch in tough areas was obvious enough. I seriously felt like he thought I was some athlete! The whole time i wanted to cry. At some point he was working on my arms and was rubbing on my skin raw. (No lotion) It was so painful. It really made me think whether or not this guy was a stand in and had real qualifications. But again, I was fighting with myself and said… «This is what you get!» My husband had a massage too, and he’s a pretty beefy dude. He also said the same thing! He said he’s probably going to be sore tomorrow. I told him I’m probably going to be bruised tomorrow and people will think I was abused lol. Also, hate to say this but, the whole time the guy was working on my upper body, I couldn’t help but notice the smell of his feet! He wasn’t wearing shoes. So I’d catch a wiff everytime he was working up on my upper half. I had to breathe thru my mouth! Which was hard to do without having saliva drip down to the carpet. It seriously smelled like moldy cheese/​fart. I guess lesson learned. Hopefully they listen to all the reviews and tone down the roughness and/​or learn a little bit more English to understand what their clients are requesting. Also putting air freshener/​candle or keeping shoes on should be considered.

They are Fabulous! Don’t understand why so many negative reviews. I just came back from this place, that was a WONDERFUL experience! I asked for a full body massage, the masseur who saved my sore neck and back is really professional, after a good pressure on my lower back he put a hot towel on top of that area, that was GREAT! but their English is not good, anyway that’s not a problem for me, I didn’t go there for talking. I love love this place! I will come back.

I LOVE THIS PLACE! please don’t go off the negative reviews! i have been coming here once a week for the past 6 months and have never been disappointed. they dont speak the best english (you’re not there to talk anyways) but i can assure you that they will provide you an excellent service. dont forget that this massage is only $ 20 and they work hard for the entire hour so leave them a gracious tip. relax and enjoy!

Very friendly. A friend and I got the group room (4 beds), very clean! We asked for the $ 20 reflexology and if you’ve never been to one of these, you get a full body (clothes on) focused on your feet rub. Best foot rub I’ve ever had. Pretty sure I dozed off. It’s so inexpensive that I tip well because these guys don’t make much money. The only thing was that only I got the foot soak to begin with and my friend did not. The hot water feels great and is a good way to start the massage.

Took my girlfriend here for a birthday treat… she wasn’t impressed. She thought I took her to get beat up. I have to say I have had reflexology before (she had not) these guys were pretty rough. I did tell him twice to go a lot lighter. Also, a lady started off massaging me and she stopped at one point and then I realized that someone else took her spot. My masseuse did stop on another occasion to greet someone at the door. Next time I will try another place… my girlfriend on the other hand probably will not do this again

This place is kind of in a tight corner area that’s about to exit I-​15 heading north. Parking space was not hard to find on a weekend.
The establishment seems to be in a mode of renovation, but clean.
The attendant was Chinese with limited English but was very cordial and she was wonderful. My female masseuse was on the other hand having a far more difficult time conveying her message to me. What apparently ensued was that as she ushered me in the massage cubicle, she started talking to me in bits and pieces of English and Chinese with her right hand cupped in front of me, and the only thing I understood was, «.to me… To me!». I sooner found out that she was already asking for the payment and tip! We haven’t even started yet… This definitely makes a customer feel uncomfortable.
The massage was less satisfying than my expectations for a spa of this kind. She seemed to just slap her hands too softly here and there. When she started going slow and targeted my painful neck and shoulder area though she managed to soothe some of the knots there and I’m thankful to her for that.
Now come payment time… I paid cash… about $ 45 for a full body massage. So what’s likely a fair tip for that… 15%… let’s round it off to $ 7. I handed to her $ 15. She seemed to look unsure with the amount as if it wasn’t enough. Does she want a 50% tip markup for a lackluster massage service? Now this can not only make a customer feel uncomfortable, it can outright make him angry.
I surely hope they improve on their service as they have potential. Personally though, I have found counterpart massage spa services within vicinity that’s better than this.

I decided to try out Joyful because of the great reviews but it wasn’t so Joyful for me.
I called at 9:45 to make an appointment and the lady told me that I can come right now. So I did and upon arrival, the lady directed me to a room. Before I did, I wanted to use the restroom. As I’m in the restroom, I hear her yelling obnoxiously at this guy for something. I walk outside the bathroom and I assume she was yelling at him because of a minor flood that seemed to be in the washer and dryer area. She’s still yelling at this guy as he is mopping the area and so I said that I’ll come back later. She said no, that’s ok.
Turns out that the guy she was yelling at was the guy going to massage me. Oh dear… That is when I should have left and maybe come back at another time.
I decided to go with my hour long massage. It was the most uncomfortable hour of my life. The water soak for my feet was extremely hot. I told him that it’s very hot and he said, it’ll be okay. So I’m laying there as he’s massaging my scalp at the same spot for ten minutes as I’m trying to soak my feet in this damn hot water.
I thought to myself, I have to leave now. But I wanted to give him a chance. As he’s continuing to massage me, I said the pressure is very strong, can you be more gentle. Long story short, I have some bruises from him and there was no technique whatsoever. I could have done it better myself.
I left him a %15 tip and he looked at me like I was stupid as I was leaving the place.
I knew better to leave the moment I entered but I didn’t.
It’s cheap. You get beat up. If you like that kind of stuff, Joyful is for you.

Highly recommended and so worth the money! It was my husband’s birthday and so we booked the family for a massage as a group activity besides the birthday meal. Absolutely professional and clean. $ 20/​hour/​person massage in a dimmed peaceful room with mood music where you get your massage next to others while they get their massage. You are not allowed to strip down to your undies out of consideration to others so prepare. For ladies, I recommend wearing a bikini or one piece bathing suit; gentlemen, loose shorts. My mother prefers this kind of group setting because it makes her feel safe. The massage is a combination of deep tissue and Chinese accupressure. The technique that they used on the back between and around the shoulder blades was excellent and felt soooooo good. Although the masseurs are Chinese do not be afraid to communicate if you want more or less pressure, they’re receptive. If I used my body for work (food server, construction, etc.), I would definitely invest in making Joyful Massage a bi-​monthly routine. If i had a stressed out friend, loved one, employee, I think this experience would be an awesome gift. We frequented a place with a similar set up in Orange County, 2.5 hour round trip, so we’re really happy we discovered this place so close to us 15 minutes away. The location is just a block from the I-​15 Freeway.

I went to Joyful Massage tonight for the first time. I called ahead and was able to get an appointment rather quickly. The lady on the phone was sweet but had a thick accent as well as everyone else there (Which is the only reason I didn’t give them 5 stars). However, I was able to understand them. I had a full body 1hr massage for a decent price. It was better than most others I’ve had and I would definitely go there again. It’s a nice clean environment, they are professional and kind, and that guy gave one hell of a massage!

By far the most brutal, and intense massage I’ve had! And I loved every minute of it!!! Full body massage for one hour $ 20 !! Heaven!

Great massage, super people with great hands. My wife and I had a wonderful experience. Will go back for more.

Not sure why this place has so many bad reviews about it… just came from this place right now, my husband and I. We were a little reluctant to come here because of such negative reviews. However, I will honestly say that we will most definitely be coming back here from now on. It’s a hassle anyway driving to San Diego just to get a $ 20 massage.
They actually use their fingers and put pressure on the areas that they need to relax. I loved it, so did my husband. They don’t just slap oil on you and rub. There is actually a lot of finger pressure (which tells me they actually put quality into it).
We paid $ 20 for each of us and gave them a $ 10 tip for each. I totally agree that giving them a good tip is great because a massage, especially a quality massage is a very personal service and they did a fabulous job for the whole entire hour.
I’m so glad I went with my gut instinct to just try it our regardless of the bad things people wrote on here.
Totally loved it!!! =)

Just went here for massages with my husband. He choose deep tissue and I went with the Ladies Special. My massage therapist was terrible! She responded to two text messages during my massage, took 4 minutes to get the hot towel, and finished 5 minutes early! Besides wasting time, her massage technique was poor and I felt I could have gotten the exact same massage if I had done the foot massage. My husband’s experience was very similar! Very disappointed. We will never go here again.

Went here last night with a friend after seeing their sign for foot massage for $ 19.99. Obviously this is Asian style foot massage-​and it was excellent! Will definitely come back. With the foot massage you get your whole body massaged as well. Massages at this type of place are usually a good amount of pressure which I think is great. Be sure to tip well– $ 20 for someone to provide a very personal service and do hard labor for 60 minutes… Don’t be cheap, people.

Clean and neat place BUT, the sell up’s that I didn’t want or ask for was charged for… ALSO, the one star was posted for the reaction by massage worker that tried to RIDICULE me for only leaving a $ 11.00 TIP … Yes I did say $ 11.00 tip. Wouldn’t let me leave till I gave her a $ 20 tip… Can’t believe what a rip off! Won’t go back!