Ocean Beach Massage Collective

Jack is back and I’m so glad I found him because he gave one of the best massages I’ve ever had. I’ve been to my share of massages in efforts to find relief for my tense shoulders, back, and glutes. It had been getting so bad that I’d wake up in the middle of the night from the pain shooting down my neck to feet.
Communication with Jack was easy and professional. He’s currently in between places right now so we set up a time for him to come over. He was punctual, set up his own equipment, and addressed the problem areas. I’m the type that needs deep pressure and Jack was able to apply that painful but GOOD pressure to release toxins from those knots. Don’t worry if you can’t take the pain, because he also knows how to apply pressure to the level that you are comfortable with. Overall, he demonstrated a lot of knowledge for how to address the problem areas, most of which I’d never experienced from other masseuses. At the end, he also showed me some stretches I could to do to try to release tension daily.
Today I woke up feeling well rested (hallelujah!). I’m standing here in my kitchen and my glutes/​legs aren’t sore or tight anymore because Jack knew how to rotate and work the hip muscles. If you are looking for an intuitive, knowledgeable, no frills type of masseuse, this is your man. Thank you Jack and can’t wait for the next massage!
Update: He also knows how to do feet! Amazing!

Jack is a true gift. I was in a very bad way with my back and he helped me understand the situation and helped release some of the pain. It was very clear to me that Jack was skilled in «reading» the body and understanding where and how to work with it. He’s very in tune and used a number of modalities, which I liked. I would recommend Jack to my dearest family/​friends and I look forward to seeing him again for continued body care. Jack is also affordable, which is always a bonus. Thank you, Jack!
FYI: This is a home-​based business, which I didn’t understand right away, until I later read all the Unilocal reviews. I was a little hesitant, but later felt comfortable after viewing the professionally setup room in his home.

Jack has been my massage practitioner for 6 years. I first went to him while training for a triathlon and he helped heal injuries I was facing then, and since. I am very experienced and selective with bodyworkers and Jack is top of the line and has my full trust. Aside from his extensive training he also has an intuitive sense of the body and what it needs. Some bodyworkers have good technique, but Jack is a healer, not just a skilled practitioner. I have recommended him to many friends and will continue to do. I feel very fortunate to have Jack in my life.

Jack is the best massage therapist I’ve ever had. He has excellent skills with body work. I’ve had two different sports injuries, one resulting with lower back pain and another from a bad ankle. He knew how to treat my injuries to facilitate the healing process.
I almost almost canceled my massage one day that I was on the verge of a cold. He asked me a few questions and then thought that he could help my symptoms from worsening. I surely thought that I would have to miss work for a few days, but when I woke up the next morning I felt fine!
Jack is professional, affordable, and skillful. I would highly recommend his services.

I first met Jack when I went to his home studio near Ocean beach. I was a little tentative about going into someone’s house, but Jack was super professional and made an effort to make the ambiance as nice as possible. Turns out Jack is a very experienced therapist and definitely knows what he is doing. He has a very quiet, thoughtful demeanor, and he’s very good at sensing what your body needs. Jack also works in-​home too, so now my spouse and I have Jack come to our house regularly for sessions. It’s so nice to have a massage in your own house.

I am writing this review after going for my first appointment with Jack. This was also my first time going to a home based family practice. I was open to trying for two reasons: I felt Jack would likely be a more skilled massage therapist given that he is also an experience yoga teacher (though I have not taken his class). I also really needed help with a troubled back at an hour that was tough to find a skilled massage therapist. I spoke with Heather, Jack’s wife, over the phone and explained why I needed the appointment. Heather and Jack were very professional and really focused on attending to my muscle needs. I am a really sensitive person. I am very careful about boundaries. Once I got into their home and into the treatment room, I knew all would be okay. It was. Jack really does know how to hold space for healing and he did undo some troubled muscles in my back. I went away from the appointment with a body relieved and my mind too:) Jack’s rates are very reasonable. There are no smoke and mirrors to wow you at ocean beach massage collective; but what you get is a very skilled and attentive massage therapist that will not force anything on you or your body. I felt much better the next day and I was not sore. The treatment room is warm and clean. It is quiet. If you are looking for someone who really knows energy and body work… Jack would be worth going to see. You can trust his practice. Thanks Heather and Jack!

Just had my 3^rd massage at Ocean Beach Massage Collective. This time with Jack again. My shoulder, which has been bothering me for almost a year, has not bothered me since my first treatment with Jack, a couple months ago. I swear by this guy. Intuitive, and so knowledgable. Really reasonable prices.

Jack is a rocking massage therapist! I’ve been receiving bodywork for over fifteen years, and from some amazing healers and I can honestly say his work is exceptional. You’re not going to get your usual moderately good, Swedish/​Deep Tissue with this guy. His skill range is really broad-​he changes his approach minute by minute, kinda reading my body like a map. His presence is super energetic, but also very compassionate and clear. In our sessions he seemed to address many levels at the same time-​sometimes doing really skilled deep work, then working on an emotional level, then flowing into balancing the whole thing out with such a nice warm way of holding space. And he’s just plain cool, so go see him! I felt truly transformed after every session.

I’ve had quite a few massages in my time the one’s I’ve had here rank up there with the best. I went in with some persistent back pain and walked out feeling much better.
Thanks!

I love Ocean Beach Massage! They have a very relaxing and calming environment. I have had many excellent massages from Maui Dylan. Not only does Maui provide a great relaxing and restorative massage, he has helped me with some problems that not even my doctor could help with such as tendonitis in my forearms/​hands from computer work as well as a severe pain in my inner thigh reducing my mobility. It was amazing because my doctor had me get an X-​ray, MRI, and even physical therapy for my inner thigh pain, and nothing showed what the problem was, nor helped. I went to Maui 4 times and he got rid of the pain and now I have mobility back in my leg as well. Maui also helped heal my plantar fasciitis, which no longer flares up anymore. Maui sets a very comfortable environment and is a great listener of what my needs are. He is a true healer.