Knots in Knead
Spa in San Diego, CA
Knots in Knead is a wellness business on University Avenue in San Diego. Its services span massage therapy, acupuncture, kneaded body wraps, scalp treatments, an infrared Himalayan salt sauna, skincare and signature facials, waxing, and brow and lash lamination. Visits can be built from one service or several.
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Knots in Knead is a wellness business on University Avenue in San Diego. Its services span massage therapy, acupuncture, kneaded body wraps, scalp treatments, an infrared Himalayan salt sauna, skincare and signature facials, waxing, and brow and lash lamination. Visits can be built from one service or several.
Massage options include the Knot So Basic Massage, a prenatal massage meant to support the body through pregnancy and ease muscle tension, aches and stress, and a lymphatic drainage massage, a gentle style intended to move lymph fluid away from swollen or congested tissue. Most massages run 50 or 80 minutes. Add-ons include aromatherapy, a sugar foot scrub, CBD infused oil, cupping therapy and hot stones.
For skin, the Knot So Basic Facial is customizable for all skin types and runs 50 or 80 minutes. Three 80-minute signature facials focus on hydration, firming and clarifying, and the Pure Renewal Facial includes LED light therapy. Other options are a holistic microneedling facial for the face, neck and décolletage, a cosmetic acupuncture facial and a non-invasive acupuncture treatment called The Natural Facelift. The Kneaded Experience pairs a 50-minute massage with a 50-minute customized facial for $200.
The Detox Wrap and Hydration Wrap are each $90 and begin with a 30-minute sauna and steam session. The Detox Wrap then uses a citrus Epsom salt and sea mineral scrub and a red clay and seaweed wrap. The Hydration Wrap uses a brown sugar and almond oil scrub and a shea butter and coconut oil wrap, and includes a private shower with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. A 30-minute scalp treatment with rosemary and tea tree oils, scalp massage tools and steam is $50. Infrared salt sauna sessions are $35 each, with packages of six and ten.
Hours are Monday and Tuesday from 1:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; the studio is closed Sundays. Cancellations or reschedules need at least 24 hours' notice. Cancellations made inside 24 hours carry a $25 fee per service, and no-call no-shows are charged the full service amount. Memberships include the No Knots Club, No Stub Club and Kneaded Balance Club, and massage series, facial series and monthly specials are also offered. E-gift cards and skincare products are sold.
Builds visits around combining services, such as pairing a massage with a customized facial, and adapts facials to each client's skin.
Specials & promotions
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Package of 6 infrared salt sauna sessions for $175
$175
Buy five get one free
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Package of 10 infrared salt sauna sessions for $280
$280
Buy eight get two free
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Kneaded Experience: 50 min massage and 50 min customized facial for $200
$200
On their website as of Oct 29, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Acupuncture sessions in 50- and 80-minute lengths, plus 30-minute sessions, with muscle testing to identify imbalances.
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Knot So Basic $85–$105
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Knot Your Traditional Facial Rejuvenation $110–$220
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Fire Cupping add-on $20
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Buccal Massage add-on $35
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The Natural Facelift $115
Optional extras that can be added to massage or other visits, such as cupping, hot stones and CBD oil.
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Fire Cupping $20
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Buccal Massage $35
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Aromatherapy $5
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Cbd Infused Oil $15
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Sugar Foot Scrub $15
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Cupping Therapy $25
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Hot Stones $25
Treatment upgrades that can be added to the Knot So Basic Facial, from enzyme work to peels and peptide masks.
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Enzyme Exfoliant $20
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Hydro-Jelly Mask $20
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Led Light Therapy $20
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Microdermabrasion $20
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Dermaplaning $30
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Chemical Peel $35
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Firming Peptide Mask $35
Waxing for bikini and Brazilian areas, including a Brazilian option with a Vajacial.
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Bikini $40
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Bikini wax $40
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Brazilian $80
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Brazilian wax $80
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Brazilian with Vajacial $95
Brow lamination with tint, and lash lift services with or without tint.
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Brow Lamination + Tint $70
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Lash Lift $70
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Lash Lift + Tint $80
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Brow Lamination + Tint + Wax $95
Additional facial treatments that can be added to a facial visit, priced from $20 to $35.
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Enzyme Exfoliant add-on $20
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Hydro-Jelly Mask add-on $20
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LED Light Therapy add-on $20
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Microdermabrasion add-on $20
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Dermaplaning add-on $30
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Chemical Peel add-on $35
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Firming Peptide Mask add-on $35
Microneedling for the face, neck and décolletage, along with other facial treatments.
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HOLISTIC FACIAL MICRONEEDLING Face, Neck and Décolletage $200
Waxing for the lip, brow and full face.
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Lip $10
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Lip wax $10
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Brow $25
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Brow wax $25
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Brow and Lip $30
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Brow and lip wax $30
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Full Face $65
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Full face wax $65
Infrared Himalayan salt sauna sessions, sold singly or in packages of six or ten.
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Infrared Himalayan Salt Sauna single session $35
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Infrared Himalayan Salt Sauna package of 6 $175
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Infrared Himalayan Salt Sauna package of 10 $280
Detox and hydration wraps that include a sauna and steam session, a scrub and a wrap.
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Detox Wrap $90
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Hydration Wrap $90
Waxing for toes, half legs and full legs.
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Toes $10
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Toes wax $10
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Half Leg $60
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Half leg wax $60
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Full Leg $85
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Full leg wax $85
Extras that can be added to a massage, such as aromatherapy, a foot scrub and hot stones.
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Aromatherapy add-on $5
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CBD Infused Oil add-on $15
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Sugar Foot Scrub add-on $15
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Cupping Therapy add-on $25
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Hot Stones add-on $25
Massage options including the Knot So Basic Massage, prenatal massage and lymphatic drainage massage, offered in 50- and 80-minute sessions.
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Knot So Basic Massage $120–$160
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Knot So Basic Prenatal Massage $120–$160
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Knot So Basic Lymphatic Drainage Massage $140–$180
Three 80-minute signature facials focused on hydration, firming and clarifying.
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Blooming Radiance Signature Facial $150
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Luminous Lift Facial $150
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Pure Renewal Facial $150
A customizable facial for all skin types, offered in 50- and 80-minute sessions.
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Knot So Basic Facial $115
Waxing for the underarms, arms and back.
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Underarm $35
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Underarm wax $35
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Half Arm $45
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Half arm wax $45
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Full Arm $65
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Full arm wax $65
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Full Back $80
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Full back wax $80
Meet the team
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April
Massage Therapist
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Claudia
Manager
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Daniel
Massage Therapist
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Elly
Licensed Acupuncturist
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Jessica
Owner
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Michael
Massage Therapist
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Mya
Esthetician
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Sofia
Esthetician, Massage Therapist
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.knotsinkneadmassage.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- The Kneaded Experience pairs a 50-minute massage with a 50-minute customized facial for $200
- Reiki Reset and Reiki Infusion are offered only with the owner, Jessica
- Infrared Himalayan salt sauna with single-session and package pricing
- Membership options include the No Knots Club, No Stub Club and Kneaded Balance Club
- Cancellation policy requires 24 hours' notice, with a $25 fee per service for later cancellations
- Good for
- prenatal massage
- clients who want a customizable facial
- combined massage and facial visits
- scalp treatments
- waxing appointments
- brow and lash lamination
- regular visits through memberships or series
- Treats
- muscle tension
- aches
- stress
- swelling or congestion
- unwanted hair
- skin firmness
- clarifying skin care
- dehydrated skin
- Techniques
- Swedish-style kneaded massage
- prenatal massage
- lymphatic drainage massage
- acupuncture
- dry needling
- muscle testing
- cosmetic acupuncture
- fire cupping
- cupping therapy
- buccal massage
Products & treatments
- Skincare products sold on site
- CBD infused oil
- Firming peptide mask
- Hydro-jelly mask
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