Warder Bodywork

I had a great massage with David, with five stars level of professionalism and care. Injured shoulder and hip he listened to description of my pains and planned the care carefully. a few days now passed by, I am starting to feel much better. Thanks for all your care David.

I had lots of stiff muscles in my back and even pain in my lower back and hip. Leah listened carefully to my description of pain, asked pertinent questions, and then slowly and methodically probed the tender areas determining which muscles were the cause of my discomfort. The ensuing massage was terrific! I have a relaxed back and no more pain! She has a calming manner and made me feel totally comfortable. She also gave me helpful advice on how to lift my young grand-​children and how to garden without twisting. The Japanese aesthetic is lovely — a marvelous oasis from a hectic life.

Loved the Tasui massage! I had a full body massage by David with comfortable clothes on! He made it very comfortable and relaxing for me. He’s a fantastic listened! Cute place and great staff! I will definitely be coming back!

«I can twist my body and it feels awesome!» said my son after an hour long therapeutic massage at Warder Bodywork. My college-​aged boy had been complaining about tension and stiffness in his back for weeks. I’d heard great things about David, but the timing was better to try out Leah. (Warder Bodywork offers lots of evening options, which is so helpful). My son loved every minute and feels so much better heading off to school. He will certainly come back to relieve the stress from finals in December.

My line of work has me on my feet and doing manual labor all day long. I get beat up pretty bad on a daily basis. Nothing fixes that better then a good massage. I feel like a new person after every visit. Thank you David. I recommend you to all my friends. All of them are very satisfied. Like i knew they would be :)

David is great! I was experiencing a lot pain and tension in my neck and shoulders. I tried the taisu mat massage and it was amazing. David was able to quickly pinpoint the problem areas and relieve the stress from my neck. I highly recommend David and Warder Body Work and the taisu mat massage. Go see David if you are experiencing muscle pain or if you want a relaxing massage. Very professional and great service!

A year or so ago I was given a massage as a gift from my son-​in-​law. Love that boy ! I’m so happy to have found David and Leah. I have tennis elbow and shoulder issues. This week’s massage wasn’t meant to be a relaxing massage but a healing one. I felt totally at ease and trusting with Leah working on an area that is very painful for me.
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If you try the relaxing massages they are just that, wonderfully relaxing.
Both Leah and David are extremely knowledgeable and professional… punctual and friendly. You are put at ease the moment you walk in.
I highly recommend them for both relaxation and therapeutic massages.

Found Warder Bodyworks via trusty Google in trying to find massage therapists for a financial conference we were having in the area. So glad for my selection!
Both David and Leah were a pleasure working with and very accommodating with our awkward exhibit hall schedule that were spanned out over 3 days.
All of their therapists were very professional and punctual; I kept receiving nothing but positive feedback from all of our attendees.
I will definitely use their services if we are ever in the San Diego area!

I received an hour long massage as a gift from my girlfriend last week, and went in Thursday for my appointment with Leah (prounounced like Leia from Star Wars, how cool is that?!?). :)
Being my first professional massage of my life, I was a little bit unsure what to expect, but I was excited to try it, as I’ve been curious about it for some time now. I have a bothersome lower back that tenses up and pops almost daily, and I was really hoping this would be a positive step to fixing my problem.
The studio was very peaceful, with eastern influences and art that set the tone of relaxation. Leah offered me tea or water when I arrived, and had me fill out a quick form to indicate my level of health and where my troublesome areas were… as well as a brief outline of my expectations. We discussed my back and some potential causes then headed to the massage table.
The music was a peaceful quiet chant, the room was comfortable, clean, and refreshing… and the massage was outstanding!
I can’t say enough about how much it exceeded my expectations. You could tell that she had a passion for her art. She worked her way up and down my back, focusing on the left side of my lower back that was clearly stressed. I practically fell into hypnosis after like 5 minutes… only coming to when she’d inquire about my comfort with the level of pressure. She did an amazing job catering to the areas I expressed concern about, and found a few that I didn’t even know were hurting. I had initially thought that an hour might be lengthy for a first massage, but when she indicated she was done, I could hardly believe it had already been an hour, a bit longer in fact.
That was four days ago and my back feels better than it has in a long time. I’ll definitely be returning as often as I can. I’d recommend Zen and Leah to anyone from the those suffering to chronic pain or discomfort like myself, to just wanting to relax after a hard week/​month. 5 stars without a doubt! I’ll be a regular here as long as I live in San Diego.

What a wonderful massage therapist! I highly recommend going to David! Not only is it relaxing but it has helped me with my shoulder pain from a torn rotator cuff injury.

Okay, so I’ve been seeing David for just shy of a year now. I go every single month (yeah, he’s THAT good) and I just wanted to say that he is STILL amazing. I went in this morning for a couple trouble spots and some general work and everywhere he hit was perfect. He started with my back (which I didn’t realize was bad) and worked out these knots that cause my back to go out EVERY YEAR. I have no doubt that he prevented that from happening this year.
This massage was BRUTAL (but David adjusts pressure for clients and is really good about checking in periodically). When one muscle wasn’t responding, he attacked a different one and then kind of caught the muscle off-​guard and got it to give. Freaking phenomenal. New levels of AWESOME were hit today. I recommend David and Leah to anyone who mentions sore muscles or massage, so if you’re here looking for a good massage therapist, do yourself a favor and just book it here. You will NOT regret it, and there’s a very good chance you’ll become a repeat customer. (If you don’t it won’t be because you don’t want to — guaranteed.)

I went to see Leah Warder after waking up a straight week with back pain. When I arrived Leah was warm and welcoming and the office was so inviting and calming, it all put you at easy immediately. I was welcomed into an adorable room where Leah easily explained how we were going to get started. She paid attention to detail, working on areas I had said were really bothering me. She was very attentive to the amount of pressure she was using and like magic knew exactly when to use less pressure. I never felt in more pain than I could handle. It was a relaxing time, yet really targeted the pain that I was having. I walked out of there feeling relaxed and less sore. Leah is very talented and I can’t wait for my next appointment. I would highly recommend Leah to all my friends for a great way to not only pamper you but to also help those aching muscles.

I’ve had a few massages from Leah now and I can say she’s one of the best massage therapists I’ve ever had. Her Taisu specialty mat massage is my favorite, and is far more relaxing and beneficial than the Thai massages I’ve had at the places where you get stepped on with bone-​crushing weight somehow by a tiny Thai lady.
Leah is great at catering her massage to your needs. I recently broke my arm and had invasive surgery, and I trusted no one other than Leah to give me my first massage in months after the injury, and she was able to melt away so much of the soreness and pain in my arm that I had been dealing with since the surgery.
Leah treats her clients with a great deal of care, you may even get some perks for being a returning customer. I’m definitely looking forward to my next massage. And I’ve never had a massage from David but I’m sure he is great too :)

Leah is amazing! I am in my second trimester and the aches and pain of carrying the extra weight as well as a shift in balance and posture, was making my lower back and shoulders very sore. I see a chiropractor regularly and I benefit immensely from weekly adjustments, but my body was missing something and I did not know what it was. It was Leah’s hands. I went in for a massage last week and I immediately felt better. Leah’s touch was firm, yet very responsive to what my tissue could handle and offer, and her demeanor was soothing and nurturing. I am definitely going to make Leah’s massages part of my prenatal care. I would highly recommend her! Thanks Leah!

I love massages. When I had my first massage with Leah it was absolutely awesome. It was also super nice after the massage that she took the time to share her thoughts on why she thought certain areas on my body carried more tension than others. She had some valuable tips and ideas on what I can do in between massages in order to feel better. I appreciated the care and concern she had for my well being. Sometimes when I get a massage I figure once it is over and the hour is up and the therapist gets paid I am no longer in their radar (which I didn’t expect other!) But surprisingly I do not believe that is true of Leah. She loves what she does and truly cares about her clients. She gently checks in with how I am doing with out any pressure to reschedule but always serves as a good reminder for me to get back in with her. Thank you Leah!

Very clean facility with all amenities.
Excellent Thai massage — with a unique blend of pressure point therapy.
Try Warder Bodywork — you won’t be disappointed!

Leah was excellent! Very knowledgable, consistent and professional. I left feeling like a million bucks.

David has a great passion for what he does for a living and it reflects in his massages.
There are a lot of massage people out there and if you are really in need of a true «therapeutic Massage» you will soon learn the difference of what a true therapeutic massage is and should be.
I drive for a living and one year I managed to get a kink in my neck so bad that I could not lift my head off the pillow. That was when I realized just how heavy your head really is.
The universe sent me to David, because I seriously don’t remember how I ended up becoming a regular client.
If you don’t like your massage after going to David, I suggest you walk into a massage envy instead.

As a low maintenance guy, I am not one to seek out things like manicures, pedicures, massages, etc. When I do seek out massage, it is typically because I am injured. I have a recurring deltoid injury in my shoulder and when I pull the muscle, it hurts a lot, swells up very quickly and causes my neck to lean to one side like a strange puppet gone wrong.
Almost two years ago, I pulled the muscle and wasn’t sure who to call. A friend recommended David Warder of Warder Bodywork. I was a little bit apprehensive going to a male therapist because every other massage I have had was a relaxation massage, on a table, without my clothes, which is a bit awkward. When I arrived to David’s studio I was pleasantly surprised that I not only got to keep my clothes on, but that David uses a form of massage called shiatsu which takes place on a mat on the floor. This gives him the leverage to put a little bit of a pressure or a lot of pressure, using his body weight, rather than just squeezing with his hands.
After just one treatment David was able to restore over half of my range of motion. As swelling went down over a few days, I felt normal again.
If you have an injury or just want to get rubbed the right way, call Warder Bodywork.

Just finished my 3^rd massage from David. He worked out some major kinks the Friday prior to my 11 mi El Capitan hike and it totally allowed me to kick some major butt up and down this monster of a hike. Monday I had some more training to do and the aftershocks of the hike kicked in. I quickly made another appointment so my battered n bruised body could find some relief with David’s healing hands. I pointed out the bruising on top of my feet and low n behold, gone by the end of the 90 mins. David rocks and my body feels fantastic again! Go to David and you will never be disappointed.