Every Knotstop treatment is thoughtfully tailored to help you relax, restore and reconnect. Explore massage therapy, energy healing, organic skincare and clinical corrective treatments designed around your individual needs.
Established 2006
For twenty years, The Knotstop has had the privilege of caring for our San Diego community through restorative massage, personalized skincare and the simple but meaningful experience of making time for yourself.
We are especially grateful to our KnotClub members, whose trust, loyalty and commitment to consistent care have helped shape the spa we are today.
New guests may choose nearly any massage or facial for their first visit and receive the applicable KnotClub member rate for that qualifying service.
Select the massage style and duration that best fit what your body needs. Your applicable introductory member rate will be applied to the qualifying massage received during your first visit.
Choose from our qualifying organic and clinical skincare treatments. Your applicable introductory member rate will be applied to the facial received during your first visit.
Reserve the qualifying massage or facial you would like to experience. Guest Services applies the applicable first-time member rate when your service is checked out.
Available through the end of summer
Love your skin this summer with our limited-time Summer Lovin' Facial. This refreshing seasonal treatment is designed to brighten, hydrate and restore radiance to dull, dehydrated or sun-stressed skin.
Featuring tropical enzymes, brightening botanicals, antioxidant-rich superfoods and deeply hydrating ingredients, this facial helps support a healthy summer glow while leaving the skin feeling refreshed and luminous.
Perfect for the season, this relaxing facial includes professional cleansing, exfoliation, masque therapy, facial massage and SPF protection to help your skin look and feel its best.
Personalized Bodywork
Choose the session that best supports your body today, from quiet relaxation to focused therapeutic work and specialized treatments designed around your individual needs.
A fully tailored Swedish-style experience, this massage is artfully adapted to your unique needs. Gentle to moderate pressure and elegant, flowing strokes work in harmony to release tension, quiet the nervous system and restore a profound sense of calm. A ritual of ease, designed to leave both body and mind deeply renewed.
Lead and Master Therapist pricing is an additional $10 where applicable.
A deeply therapeutic experience, expertly tailored to dissolve tension held deep within the body. With slow, intentional pressure and refined technique, this treatment eases chronic stress, unravels muscle knots and invites space back into the body. Ideal for those craving relief, renewal and lasting restoration.
Lead and Master Therapist pricing is an additional $10 where applicable.
Our Back On Track Massage zeroes in on the three areas that carry the weight of your world: the back, neck and shoulders. Whether you are dealing with desk fatigue, stress knots or simply have not had a good massage in a while, this focused treatment is your go-to reset.
Lead and Master Therapist pricing is an additional $10 where applicable.
A targeted massage designed to support athletic performance, recovery and injury prevention. This treatment combines deep tissue work, stretching and joint mobilization to increase flexibility, reduce muscle soreness and enhance range of motion. Ideal before or after workouts, or as part of an ongoing fitness regimen.
Lead and Master Therapist pricing is an additional $10 where applicable.
Designed for runners, hikers and cyclists, this focused massage targets the legs, hips and feet to relieve soreness, improve circulation and speed recovery. Deep tissue work, stretching and myofascial release support mobility while helping reduce the risk of overuse-related discomfort.
Lead and Master Therapist pricing is an additional $10 where applicable.
A customized massage with special focus on the back and neck, designed to ease chronic tension. Targeted heat therapy and a custom herbal oil work together to deeply warm, loosen and soften tight muscles, allowing for deeper and more effective bodywork with lasting relief.
Lead and Master Therapist pricing is an additional $10 where applicable.
Cupping Massage is a deeply restorative treatment designed to release muscular tension, improve circulation and support the body’s natural recovery process. Using specialized vacuum-sealed cups, gentle decompression lifts the tissue to help reduce stiffness, encourage mobility and ease areas of chronic tightness. This therapeutic experience promotes relaxation while leaving the body feeling lighter, more open and renewed.
Lead and Master Therapist pricing is an additional $10 where applicable.
Moms-to-be have specific needs, and this supportive massage focuses on the areas of muscular tension commonly associated with pregnancy. It helps encourage circulation while easing backaches, physical fatigue and the everyday discomfort that can accompany a changing body.
Pillows and specially designed bolsters keep the body properly supported throughout the treatment, creating a comfortable and restorative massage experience. This service may also be selected after pregnancy to provide gentle, customized support during the postnatal recovery period.
Please note: Guests must be out of the first trimester before receiving Pregnancy Massage at The Knotstop.
Lead and Master Therapist pricing is an additional $10 where applicable.
Warm, smooth stones are placed along key areas of the body to deeply relax muscles, encourage circulation and promote a profound sense of physical ease.
Additional heated stones are skillfully used throughout the massage to glide over the body, melt away tension and release stubborn muscular knots. The penetrating warmth soothes both body and mind, making this an ideal treatment for stress, fatigue and chronic muscle tightness.
Lead and Master Therapist pricing is an additional $10 where applicable.
Share a moment of deep relaxation with someone special, whether a partner, friend or loved one, through our thoughtfully crafted Couples Massage experience.
Enjoy side-by-side massages in a serene setting designed to calm the body and create a peaceful shared experience. Light, flowing strokes encourage relaxation and stress relief, enhanced by the comforting warmth of targeted heat therapy and the calming effects of custom-blended aromatherapy.
Let the world fall away as you unwind together in a tranquil escape that nurtures connection, eases tension and restores a sense of balance.
Couples Massage is excluded from the first-time guest member-rate offer.
Craniosacral Massage is a gentle therapeutic technique using light touch around the head, neck and spine to release accumulated tension and encourage deep physical relaxation.
The quiet, subtle nature of this treatment may be especially appealing to guests experiencing stress, headaches, chronic tension or nervous-system overload. The experience is designed to restore a feeling of balance, calm and spaciousness throughout the body.
Lead and Master Therapist pricing is an additional $10 where applicable.
Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle massage using light, rhythmic strokes to stimulate movement through the lymphatic system, encourage circulation and relieve the feeling of fluid retention.
This quiet, restorative treatment may be selected by guests seeking support for puffiness, swelling, physical fatigue or general restorative care. The light-pressure approach is intended to leave the body feeling refreshed, comfortable and renewed.
Lead and Master Therapist pricing is an additional $10 where applicable.
Trigger Point Therapy targets tight, sensitive knots in muscle tissue that can contribute to pain and tension throughout the body.
Using focused pressure and precise therapeutic techniques, the treatment works to release these concentrated areas, ease discomfort, improve mobility and restore balance to the muscular system.
This service is ideal for guests experiencing recurring tension patterns, restricted movement or specific areas that repeatedly feel tight, tender or overworked.
Lead and Master Therapist pricing is an additional $10 where applicable.
Personalize Your Treatment
Enhance your massage with focused additions designed to deepen relaxation, comfort and personalized care.
Targeted cupping may be added to a focused area of the body to help release tension, encourage circulation and support deeper therapeutic work.
Enhance your massage with a soothing CBD-infused product to support comfort, relaxation and a deeper sense of ease throughout the body.
A restorative hand treatment designed to soften, nourish and refresh hardworking hands while adding an extra layer of care to your visit.
Mind-Body Care
A calm, restorative massage experience that incorporates gentle Reiki-inspired energy work into customized professional bodywork.
Reiki Massage combines customized hands-on massage with quiet, intentional Reiki techniques. Depending on your preferences, the session may include light touch, hands positioned slightly above the body and restorative pauses incorporated throughout the massage.
Massage pressure, areas of focus and overall pacing remain personalized around your comfort and treatment goals. Guests often choose this service when they prefer a quieter, gentler and more unhurried massage experience.
Experiences vary. Some guests notice warmth, tingling, heaviness, lightness or a greater sense of calm, while others simply experience deep relaxation without any unusual physical sensation.
Reiki Massage is available with select massage therapists who offer Reiki or energy-work services. Lead and Master Therapist pricing is an additional $10 where applicable.
Need Help Choosing?
Compare therapist pressure styles, specialties, availability and booking links to choose the provider who best fits the massage experience you want.
Eminence Organic Skin Care
Customized organic facial treatments using Eminence Organic Skin Care, designed to refresh, restore and support healthy-looking skin.
A true essential in any skincare routine, this customized facial is designed to deeply cleanse, rebalance and rejuvenate the skin using targeted botanical actives and advanced exfoliation techniques.
Ideal for all skin types, it addresses concerns such as dullness, congestion, dehydration and uneven-looking tone, helping reset the skin’s natural rhythm and restore a healthy, radiant glow.
Whether you are brand new to facials or a seasoned skincare enthusiast, this treatment offers immediate visible refinement while supporting the long-term health of your skin. Think of it as your skin’s clean slate: refined, refreshed and ready to shine.
Includes Your Choice of One Enhancement
An organic acne treatment designed to calm visible breakouts and inflammation, decongest clogged pores and help clarify the skin and balance oil production without the use of harsh, overly drying ingredients.
The treatment includes a probiotic yogurt masque, charcoal detox, lymphatic facial massage and extractions to help leave the complexion feeling cleaner, calmer and refreshed.
A wake-up call for sluggish, puffy or stressed-looking skin. A stimulating Mangosteen Pro-Lactic Peel resurfaces the complexion while a Blueberry Detox Masque helps refresh and oxygenate the appearance of the skin.
The treatment includes a chilled jade roller experience to smooth the look of fine lines and a targeted regenerating serum applied with a rose-quartz lymphatic facial massage roller.
This sensory treatment is supercharged with citrine, malachite and pink tourmaline gemstone ingredients selected to brighten, purify and calm the appearance of the skin.
A luxurious milk-and-honey treatment replenishes the complexion with vitamins, plant stem-cell ingredients and protective antioxidants, leaving the skin feeling nourished and visibly luminous.
Restore the skin’s natural balance with the nourishing effects of The Knotstop Luminous Facial. This treatment is designed to soothe and support the moisture barrier of compromised, dehydrated or stressed-looking skin.
Live prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics help support the skin’s microbiome, while calming botanicals including white tea, ginger and jasmine reveal a healthy-looking complexion that appears luminous from the inside out.
Tailored for the modern man navigating city life, the Men’s Urban Facial delivers deep renewal for skin affected by environmental stress, dehydration and the demands of a fast-paced lifestyle.
This revitalizing treatment begins with a dual cleanse and gentle exfoliation to refine skin texture, remove impurities and smooth roughness. A personalized skin analysis ensures the treatment targets your specific concerns, whether dryness, sensitivity, congestion, shaving-related irritation or visible signs of aging.
Enhancements may be added to qualifying organic facial services at the time of service to further customize your skincare treatment.
A pineapple-based exfoliating peel designed to brighten, smooth and refresh the appearance of the skin.
A warming exfoliating treatment that helps refine texture, revive dull-looking skin and support a healthy glow.
Includes high-frequency treatment and additional extractions to support clearer-looking skin and focused pore refinement.
Targeted skincare for the neck and chest to nourish, smooth and refresh this often-overlooked area.
A Lira Clinical booster designed to support smoother-looking texture, radiance and visible skin renewal.
A Lira Clinical hydration booster designed to support moisture, visible plumpness and a refreshed appearance.
Learn About Your Skin
Explore our comprehensive Skin Care Resource Center featuring practical education and professional guidance from The Knotstop esthetics team.
Advanced Professional Skincare
Advanced clinical-strength skincare treatments designed to brighten, resurface, firm and renew the skin using targeted professional actives and corrective exfoliation techniques.
If this is your first clinical-strength treatment with us, please begin with The Red Carpet Treatment. This introductory service helps prepare the skin before progressing into more advanced corrective treatments.
For best results, these treatments are often performed in a customized series based on your skin goals. Each treatment is 50 minutes, with additional time reserved for consultation and aftercare guidance.
Guests should discontinue Retinol, Retin-A, Tretinoin and other strong exfoliating products 5–7 days before treatment unless otherwise directed by their skincare professional.
Clinical treatments may not be recommended for guests with a recent sunburn, active irritation, recent facial waxing or certain prescription skincare medications. Please contact the spa before booking when you have questions about treatment suitability.
Radiant, refreshed and ready to glow, this clinical-strength treatment delivers an immediate skin refresh for a special event or anytime your complexion needs a luminous reset. Designed to brighten, tighten and hydrate, it uses targeted botanical actives to support smoother, healthier-looking skin.
If this is your first clinical-strength treatment with us, The Red Carpet Treatment is the one to start with. It helps prepare the skin before progressing into more advanced corrective treatments.
A powerhouse corrective facial packed with plant stem cells and advanced botanical technology. This treatment helps strengthen the look of the skin, refine the appearance of pores, support collagen renewal and visibly improve the appearance of fine lines, pigmentation, uneven texture and acne scarring.
This treatment is ideal for guests ready to move beyond introductory resurfacing and into a more active corrective skincare series.
A brightening corrective treatment designed to visibly improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation, dark spots, discoloration and uneven tone. This advanced facial combines resurfacing exfoliation, retinol support, brightening actives and probiotics to help reveal smoother, more radiant-looking skin.
Ideal for guests focused on clarity, luminosity and a more even-looking complexion.
The Knotstop App
Book appointments, view upcoming visits, send messages to The Knotstop, purchase gift cards and stay connected with spa updates from one convenient app.
After downloading, search for The Knotstop using: 619-296-5668
Already have an online booking or eGift account? Use the same login credentials in the MeGo app.
KnotClub members receive ongoing savings on qualifying massage or facial services, along with additional membership benefits designed to make regular care easier to maintain.
Knotstop gift cards may be purchased online and used toward massage, skincare and other qualifying spa experiences.
Schedule online, explore our current specials or contact Guest Services when you would like help choosing the right treatment.
