Loosen Up Massage Center

Wow, I highly recommend Sue! Although it will be difficult to be brief in writing this review about how awesome Sue is, I will do my best. :)

1. Sue's location is easy to find, has ample/easy free parking and is in a safe part of town.
2. Sue's office is clean, decorated in colors that are beautiful and soothing and has a comfortable waiting area, if you ever have to wait a few minutes. She also offers filtered water for your convenience.
3. Sue is never more than a few minutes late, if ever. Don't worry, she is so freaking awesome that she will never kick you out early. In fact, this lady won't stop if she finds something that is in need of addressing before she HAS to stop. She TRULY TRULY cares about healing you or making you feel your best. You will always leave happy and improved. :)
4. The bathroom is immaculate! This is a huge deal for me. This bathroom includes plenty of room to change if needed, mints for your after massage treat, different choices of lovely soaps and lotion and a hands free trash can. Perfect for a germ freak like myself. :)
5. She provides excellent amenities for my needs, which are extensive. I am not fussy or froo froo but I do have a bouquet of autoimmune issues that scent me with daily chronic pain, zero flexibility, extreme sensitivity to temperature, scent and touch. I have never met someone that can handle all my issues and with this much compassion and care. She is kind, non judgmental and knows when to handle situations that are uncomfortable. She is so educated and experienced. I can't believe how humble Sue is in that she doesn't make a fuss about her accomplishments and expertise in this field.
6. Sue also takes care to make sure you have privacy and feel safe. This was my first ever massage with chronic pain. She was quickly able to knock down my anxiety about this massage with her wonderful down to earth sense of humor.
7. Sue is easy to get in contact with. Easy, leave your name and number on her voicemail and she gets back to you as fast as she can. She is your direct contact. No office staff to go through or someone trying to sell you product. So nice!
8..With perfect lighting, soothing music, a lovely scented warm room you have a soft clean bed providing a perfectly comfortable atmosphere you are completely relaxed.
I have already had 3 massages with Sue and more on the books. I have had frozen shoulder in both shoulders for over two years. After 3 sessions with Sue I can touch the top of the door frame with both hands without pain. THIS IS REMARKABLE! My ROM and flexibility is greatly improved. I shed many tears when I am with Sue do to the happiness I feel and the relief I get from her care. I hope you have the opportunity to have a massage or a few massages from Sue. You will be so happy you did!

The last great massages I've had were on vacation! I wanted my masseuse to come back to California! I've put off finding someone local long enough!! So after researching online and then talking to Sue over the phone, I scheduled an hour with her! I liked what she said on her website and I felt like I knew her over the phone. I love her!
What a great massage and I'm going to go back in 2 weeks! I'm a runner and massage is such a great balance for all stress and strain! I had a stiff shoulder and hip! Boy did she know what to do! She's very thoughtful and experienced! You will be impressed !

I fell and fractured my neck @ C4-5, C5-6 32 years ago in a skiing accident. I have been seeing Sue for the last 5 years. She has been instrumental in getting my quality of life back, I am playing golf again!
She is a one of kind massage therapist, extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled. I am so thankful to have found someone like Sue Peterson.

I have been struggling with my degenerated L4/5 problem for a year. I flew in from Europe for 6 weeks and due to the long flight my back strated to give me such pain I could hardly walk. Sue was very helpful, professional and even after the first hour appoinment I was back in my feet. Since then she has been geeat help and during a 4 week period I felt better and better and now she gave me back the chance to avoid surgery that was advised in Switzerland for me. I am lucky that so far from home I could find her and could dropp painkillers now. Highly remomend her to people with spinal disk problems. Thank you Sue!

Sue is knowledgeable, able to really see the whole body picture and help me get my fibromyalgia under control so I can keep active. She spends time on areas I didn't know were connected to the spot that is crying out in pain until suddenly, they feel better. What a pleasant relief!

Sue is an amazing and professional massage therapist. She knows what joints and muscles to target and relieves the problems. Her massages are superior. She has improved nerve damage and the spinal stenosis in my back during the past year. In the two years I have been seeing Sue, she has made such a difference and I am grateful. She is "The Best"!!

Sue is an amazing individual with a unique set of skills that sets her apart from other typical routine based massages. I've seen many therapists in seek of comfort and pain relief, but Sue at Loosen Up provides a very specific technique that makes her unique in practice. She has amazing hands that aren't forceful yet manage to be strong. She works with your body and muscles to release tension points. Well worth a visit!

Sue is amazing! Supremely knowledgeable and professional. She really takes the time to identify the problem and apply the best therapy for you. In only a handful of visits she fixed a nagging shoulder problem that I was afraid I was just going to have to learn to live with. In addition she has taken the time to teach stretches I can do at home between visits that really help maintain flexibility and limit pain. My wife and I both see Sue regularly and will continue to do so. She has literally changed our lives.

Sue was absolutely extraordinary in her care, concern, technique and expertise at addressing several issues over the course of several months. A chronic carpal tunnel issue was actually "fixed" by the time I left her office. She has helped in with a variety of issues, where others have come up short. She was described to me as a "healer" and in my case lived up to the claim with several aches & pains.

Sue is BY FAR the greatest massage therapist I have EVER had. She helped my chronic neck/back pain in only 3 massages (she spent a little over 1.5 hours with me each time). I am so grateful that I went to her, because I needed to be fixed, and she really fixed me. She somehow gets into your deep back muscles and really allows them to release. It's amazing what she does. Go see her for sure and you will feel amazing after.

As a super-senior with all the problems wrought by diabetes, Sue has help maintain much needed circulation in my legs. She is to be commended for her knowledge of her gift of massage therapy.

I feel very fortunate to have found loosenupmassagecenter. Susan has a magic touch! I am a long time sufferer of migraine headaches and Susan relieved my headache in one visit. I walked in with my head dragging after two weeks of headaches and she hit all the right points. I have more energy and no more pain. Thank you Susan!

I'm a practicing dentist for nearly 30 years, and I have had regular massages from several therapists over that time--one for over 20 years that Sue happened to know and treated her husband--and Sue is outstanding in her knowledge, understanding, approach, technique, and RESULTS.

Sue is the best. She knows more than any massage therapist I've ever been to and she really understands trigger points. She has helped me with migraine headaches, wrist pain and chronic neck and shoulder pain. She will research trigger points and do her best to learn more about an issue I'm having. She keeps in touch, is easy to schedule, and her office is warm and inviting and clean.

Sue is extremely professional, and knowledgable. I have had chronic neck & shoulder problems related to double-mastectomy and other surgeries. I had a lot of concern about how massage therapy would effect implants and areas of scar tissue. Sue understood my concerns and helped me to relax and feel confident in her skill and knowledge. She has given me insight and exercises to help as well. Sue is excellent!

Since I arrived to the US 17 years ago, I started teaching Russian medical and sports massage as it was proposed by Russian physician professor Sherback. Not many US practitioners familiar with this scientifically developed method of massage therapy . Practically from first continued education workshop Sue started taking my classes. From the first moment I noticed that she had natural gift of healing hands and huge desire to learn new methodology. She is intellectual and smart woman what make pleasant and interesting to be around. But most important I believe that she providing health beneficial treatment.
Regards.
Boris Prilutsky

The best massage ever. Sue is a life saver in my book. I am an older athlete who needs to stay at the top of his game and I go once-a-month to rejuvenate body. Give it try and you won't regret it.

Best therapeutic massage in Orange County! For over fifteen years, I keep coming back to Loosen Up to solve my aching muscles and learn new stretches to stay at my peak performance. Go see Sue!

I have been "loosened -up" for many years and can't begin to describe the amazing results I have personally received. I have arthritis and am 72 years old so this body needs a lot of TLC . Sue has relieved my chest tightness, knee pain and swelling, neck tension, lower backache and the computer induced pain in my right arm and hand.
She is knowledgeable, caring, skillful and has healing hands
Thank you Sue for improving the quality of my life

Sue is wonderfully gifted. In over 25 years of regular massage from her, whether for strained muscles, stress or to maintain my sanity, she gets it right every time. Sue has a great sense of humor, is a warm and nurturing person, and really connects.

Very therapeutic message! Quality!! Quality! I love Sue's nurturing touch! 5 -tar all the way.Very professional and caring and she pays attention -- Sue knows her stuff!

I have been going to Loosen Up for years and whether I am stressed ,in pain or just needing a good stretch Sue knows how to make me feel better. After my son died I was suffering pain and tightness in my chest,she gave me a grief massage

Great place for massages! Warm and friendly service. You'll feel good after their deep tissue massage! It will help loosen your tight spots and will make you feel relax!

Relax. Relax. Relax. A very calming soothing environment. A great staff that is very welcoming. I was very happy with my deep tissue massage. The prices are reasonable. I will be going back for more.

Got to know this place when my favorite therapist left the Spa at South Coast to run Loosen Up. They do it well, right the first time and they are not pretentious. A breath of fresh air! Best massage in OC!