La Vie Massage Spa (La Vie Day Spa) — Local services in San Diego

My wife and I just had the couples massage at La Vie. After the therapists left the room, my wife turned to me and said, "what the hell just happened, that was the best massage I have ever had, bar none!" I totally agree! The most thorough, intuitive massage I have ever had as well! Neither of us were questioned about areas of concern and yet our therapists found them and applied the correct pressure to alleviate the issues we have had. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, HIGHLY! 10 STARS!!!!! My wife and I went back a couple weeks ago. Drove an hour and 15 to get there. Therapist asked if she could walk on me, and I agreed. OMG! Amazing! Once again, if you haven't been here, do yourself a favor and make an appointment! These are pros! Not just employees putting in time, rubbing around to get a paycheck... pros! If your an elitist who loves atmosphere and Swedish, take your checkbook and go to one of the many overrated spas in La Jolla. If you truly want a great massage, this...

My husband and I have been here 3 times the past year and a half. The first 2 times were great no complaints. However this time they made us feel uncomfortable at the end when it came to tipping. Last time we went 6 months ago it was $130 for an hour couples massage. It changed to $150 (cash) which we were okay with and saved up for. Since we don't make much ans have high rent we had a few bucks to spare. They then showed us a new frame that showed suggested tips are $15-20 per person. And that if we had a good massage then we should tip that. We said we did have a good massage but we don't have an extra $30-40 to give. They gave us our few dollars back and said that it's okay. It felt awkward and upsetting since I barely make $17 an hour. It took us awhile to save up $150 as a treat for ourselves and to have that amount not be not good enough was odd. It makes me not want...

I got a facial here and while the tech did a fine job moisturizing me, I received absolutely zero consultation or explanation of what she was doing. After 5 minutes on the table, I realized she wasn’t going to ask me any questions or say anything, so I pointed out a few problem areas. She did not do any extractions at all which was pretty much the only reason I wanted the facial. I thought pointing out places that were ripe for extraction would communicate that’s what I wanted but I left the appointment with them still intact. I guess you need to initiate your own consultation here if you have any preferences or wants beyond a standard moisturize/exfoliate routine. Definitely prefer a more communicative esthetician and will probably go elsewhere next time...