A2Z Health Massage School

I recently had a facial with Sarai and it was one of the best ones I have had. I felt so relaxed and she made me feel so comfortable while my skin was being rejuvenated. The price you can’t beat anywhere else either. Just have to book fast for her because she only works certain days. If you need a facial always ask for her monthly deals because those truly are the best prices in town.

Overall amazing! I have been to many massage clinics but I have found A2Z to be the most consistent and best value for my money. Feel like the therapists are usually so proficient and all the ones I have gotten are just about graduated so it’s like getting a professional massage b/​c have been trained and ready to compete with the best out there.

I waited a good 6 months to mull this over before leaving my honest review. I am a former student of A2Z in the Reseda Office but spent a lot of time in the TO office as well.
The school is outstanding. The teachers are wonderful. And if you are considering getting a massage from a student or a trained professional, I would highly recommend this establishment.
If I could give 4.5 stars I would, but I rounded up because of Linda, Marty, Dr. Diana, Rachel, Karen, Ruth… the list goes on! The teachers really care about your improvement, and the ladies in the office really do a lot to make sure you are comfortable and well taken care of. The missing half a star comes mainly from the Reseda office and its appearance. I won’t go into too many details, but let’s just there is room for improvement. It also takes a little while for some of the receptionists to warm up to you, so don’t be offended! lol :) you know who I’m talking about if you are reading this!!!
The price is unbeatable (for the school from what I’ve heard) and the value is there. I make people smile every time I finish a massage with them — and I owe it all to A2Z. I went in with the attitude of «I already know what I’m doing» and came out thinking «WOW I have SO much more to learn!!»
Keep it up! Can’t wait to come back for a visit.

I always enjoy my experience at Ben Drillings. The price is incredibly affordable and the masseuse’s are incredibly well equipped. You really can’t beat that!

It was quite awhile ago I was there and every week I say I need to call and make an appt. to go back. I had a great massage and was very happy to not only get it, but to be able to help someone with their requirements. This is a win-​win for all.

I had a pretty good massage here, and they didn’t treat me differently because I bought a Groupon. They masseuse was good and took note that I generally like deeper pressure. Also she didn’t talk too much, which I’ve had before elsewhere and it is awful. I thought the facility was pretty clean and while it didn’t have the high end spa feel, I wasn’t expecting that and it was a relaxing environment nevertheless.

I’ve been going to this massage school in Thousand Oaks for many year, they have another one in the valley too, a friend referred me and I still go when ever I get a chance. The intern massages are a great deal! Other services like deep tissue are aaamazing. Everyone is very nice as well as professional. Give it a try, I’d recommend it.

IGNORANCE: I’ve been here several times over the years before with no problems. This time I came in wearing a wig, due to chemo treatment. I told the girl I would be removing my wig & changing to a turban & explained why. She (about 18 years old) coiled away & commented about cancer being contageous & I explained to her that I had the surgery a while ago, the cancer was removed, but going thru treatment & feel fine, otherwise I wouldn’t be there. I told her twice that I wanted to leave the room & she blocked the door, and started in about offending me! I finally got out of the room after 2 attempts to open the door, and when I got to the front desk I told this teenager to go online & look up «breast cancer», «clear margins» and to just educate herself, that it wasn’t contageous. I was also told I couldn’t get a refund, since I had an Amazon coupon, I called Amazon & am getting a full refund. Amazon also said that they decide if they will continue to use coupons with businesses, depending on customer comments. How can someone in this day and age, be so misinformed & ignorant about cancer?

I really like the receptionists Brittany and Tara, they’re both very sweet.
The massages are a hit or miss. I’ve had 4 massages here and so far only 2 have been good. I don’t remember one of the girls names but I do remember Kaitlin!
Kaitlin is very sweet and cares/​caters to your muscles needs. She’s the only one who has asked me a perfect amount of times how the pressure was during the massage, which I appreciate immensely because the other therapists didn’t do this. She knows what she is doing and she is going to do very well in the massage business. Go Kaitlin !
One con is that the interns need to work on beginning and ending the service on time. I have to say that every service I have had, I have either been picked up 1 – 5 minutes late, or the service has ended so much as to 10 minutes early.
Note: they only accept cash tips so make sure you bring some with you because you can’t add it to the receipt if you’re paying with a credit card.

I bought a Groupon, $ 55 for 3 student massages. Add in the additional $ 10 off coupon and I got three massages for $ 45.00. I thought that was a pretty good deal despite going to a massage school.
My expectations were not that high. The building is located on Moorpark Rd near Olsen in a older, rather neglected building. The parking lot is ample, as not many people really frquent this site at once.
I generally visit the bathrooms of establishments to get an idea about how they care for their customers. The bathrooms were old, moldy, gross and neglected. A huge strike in my book. (see photos)
The waiting room was ok. Rather worn and dirty, but ok. Definately no «spa like» feel here. It’s really sad, as all it would take is a few hunderd dollars and some elbow grease and the room could shine. Water offered, but I declined.
Cytia was my masseuse. She greeted me professionally while explaining her postion, my massage, and asking if I had any areas of concen and/​or injuries. She left the room for me to dis-​robe and came back in a timely manner.
The massage room had as much ambience as you could hope for in a building like this. Nice soft lighting and relaxing music played in the background. She asked what type I pressure I liked and then offered my essential oils (loved this).
Her massage was excellent. The first time I went to her, I did have some criticisms (she had asked), but she handled it well, listened attentively, and applied everything I wrote to her about. She did everything she could to make me feel comfortable and provided probably one of the best massages I have ever had (My favorite is Debra Hammonds in WLV. The raindrop therapy massage is to die for).
I know she will be very successful, not only due to her genuine attitude and professionalism, but also because she instinctively knows how to massage. Her only downfall, the owner of this school who clearly uses it as a cash cow and puts little money back into it.
I highly recommend Cytia as she gives a fantastic, relaxing, deep tissue massage. Take advantage of her at this location, as I’m sure she will command the big bucks (and rightfully so) once she is on her own. :)

I am an alumni of this school and a frequent intern massage goer.
This is indeed an excellent school. I received a well rounded education here which allows me to practice as a Massage Therapist and Reflexologist. I now have a successful practice due to this school.
I deliberately choose intern massages when there is an option between certified and interns. They are wonderful and I look forward to coming back.
Great school, great clinic. Only positive experience.
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I went in today to see if I could get an intern massage. The front desk receptionist let me know that they were all booked for the day. Immediately another guy at the front said, «hey, what about me?» He was a massage intern.
He did a fantastic job. The pressure was deep, (but he was very responsive when I asked him to ease the pressure.) The pacing was great too.
I was a little disappointed that a bolster was not used to prop up my feet, and when I requested one, he only had a rolled up blanket to offer. Additionally, today was a very cold day and I would have appreciated an extra blanket atop the sheet.
At the end of the massage, Sheridan, who massaged me looked very surprised, exclaiming «you’re giving me a tip? I also realized that he gave me a few extra minutes. It was supposed to be a 50 minute massage, but he worked on me for an hour. Score!
Additionally, I bought a great deal of 5 massages for $ 20 each!

I had my first professional massage here and will definitely come back. The front desk was friendly and helpful and the massage therapist was great — thanks!

This place is great! The recptionist, Dana, is always so nice! Interns are great if you are on a budget, but if you want a certified therapist, make sure you ask for Allison! I had a shoulder that was hurting for over two weeks and she fixed me right up in one session!

I go here all the time. This place is great start to finish. Pleasant the second you walk in the door at the front desk to the moment you leave with a little cup of water and a reminder to drink plenty. A+ on service and price!

I have to say, I’ve gotten a lot of massages on a budget, but this place is by far the best. All I have ever requested was interns and they are all fabulous. Never had a bad experience once. I need to start scheduling massages once a month for my own sanity, because the price is great and they do a good job. Plus the office personnel and really helpful and the place overall has a good vibe.

I love this place. The student massages can be a little hit-​and-​miss, but at that price, it’s worth it.
As far as certified massage therapists go, Peter is amazing. Uses perfect pressure, listens to exactly what you want a follows it, find knots you didn’t know you had and actually works them out rather than following a routine massage pattern. I have chronic back pain and a couple of specific injuries that have to be carefully handled, and he does a fantastic job.

10 WORDS OR LESS: «HIT OR MISS BUT CAN’T BEAT THE PRICE.»
It really is a massage «school,» so if you’re looking for the fluff and pampering you receive at a spa, you’re looking in the wrong place. But if all you’re looking for is a massage at a reasonable rate, by all means, check it out.
You have the option of having a massage done by a certified masseuse, or you can choose an intern (masseuse in training) for a reduced cost. Being that I’m a bit of a penny pincher, I normally opt for the intern. A 1 hour massage with an intern is $ 29, but you can normally find a coupon on their website or online for a $ 24 massage, and if you’re patient, you can snag a Groupon, Living Social, or Amazon Deal and grab one for $ 17 from time to time.
As far as the quality if the massage goes… like I said…“hit-or-miss.” On the «hit» side, I’ve had some interns provide such good massages that I’ve asked for a business card from them to find them once they are certified. On the «miss» side, I’ve had some pretty mediocre massages, even after giving the masseuse some feed back as to the level of pressure to apply and areas to focus on. But even with the mediocre massages, I never feel ripped off since the cost is so low compared to a spa. Basically, if I get a «miss» massage, I’m disappointed but don’t feel like I wasted my money; if I get a «hit» massage, I feel like I got a great deal.
Aside from that, the employees have always been very professional and polite. You’ll be asked to complete a survey at the end of your massage as to how it went. Personally, I always take the time to answer the questionnaire honestly because how else can you expect the students to get better if you don’t give them honest feedback?
Despite the «hit-​or-​miss» experiences, I continue to go back simply because the cost is so low and I’ve never had such a poor experience that I vowed never to go back. Plus, they are always getting new students, so even if you had a mediocre massage on one occasion, chances are you’ll have a different masseuse the next time that will be better.

Awesome place to go for a great massage without all the muss n’ fuss of a high priced spa.
I came in not really knowing what to expect, but the girl at the front desk was very friendly and didn’t treat me any differently because I came in with a Groupon (I’ve read bad reviews about some places that treat customers shitty because they come in with Groupons… uh. if you don’t want people coming in for discounted services, then don’t put out Groupons, duh!)
I filled out a quick health history survey and waited no more than 5 minutes for my student masseuse to come in and get me settled.
The prices are just right for a student (with a student paycheck), like me, who likes to be pampered. $ 34 for a 50min Swedish massage, you can’t complain about that!!!
The only thing that slightly kinda bugged me was that they didn’t have a support cushion to put under my ankles while I was face down on the table. When I turned around my feet were numb.

Can’t beat A2Z Health for an awesome massage at an even more awesome price! This particular visit, I had a certified massage therapist because the students were all booked. You pay a little more for a CMT, but it’s still a great deal. Personally, I don’t mind the students; they’re trying to get their hours and get good grades, so they’ve always been good. Private quiet tranquill rooms provide a wonderful atmosphere to relax and enjoy!