Facial & Massage Combo in San Diego

You know how stress rarely stays in one place. It settles into the jaw, shoulders, sleep, and skin all at once, which is why a great facial and massage combo needs to do more than feel nice for an hour.

That is exactly how we built this service at Urban Rituals. Our 150-minute combo pairs a 75-minute Yogissage massage with a custom Signature Facial for $300, giving you enough time to calm the nervous system, work through muscle tension, and support visible skin health in the same visit.

Below, we walk through how the session works, who it helps most, and what makes this pairing worth booking.

Our combo brings together a 75-minute Yogissage massage and a custom Signature Facial for 150 minutes of hands-on care. The goal is simple: help your body shift out of stress mode while giving your skin the kind of focused treatment that improves comfort, tone, and glow.

We pair therapeutic massage with customized facial work because tension and skin flare-ups often show up together. When neck, scalp, and jaw tension ease, many clients find it easier to relax into the facial portion, which makes sensitive skin less reactive during treatment. Yogissage is Candy Iverson's bodywork method, inspired by Esalen massage and her 200-hour yoga teacher training. It blends flowing massage, stretching, and grounding pauses, so the work feels therapeutic without becoming overly aggressive.

• Massage first — softens shoulder, neck, and jaw tension that can keep the body braced.
• Facial second — lets us read the skin more accurately once you have settled.
• Advanced add-ons when needed — we use tools like LED or microcurrent selectively, so the treatment stays safe for sensitive skin.
• Whole-person consult — we ask about sleep, routine, hydration, and triggers, because skin often reflects what is happening internally.

That whole-person approach matters in San Diego, where sun exposure, dry air, workouts, and active schedules can all affect the skin barrier. We regularly adjust pressure, products, and pace for skin that is dehydrated, flushed, reactive, or simply overworked.

We welcome all skin types, including sensitive, reactive, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin. This treatment is especially helpful for people who feel stress in both their complexion and their body, like tight shoulders, jaw clenching, dullness, flushing, or that tired, overstimulated feeling that does not lift with home care alone.

It is a strong fit if you:

• want a spa experience that supports both skin health and whole-body wellness
• have sensitive skin and need a slower, more customized approach
• carry stress in the neck, shoulders, scalp, or jaw
• need help rebuilding skin comfort after travel, sun, or a packed schedule
• prefer practitioner-tested product guidance over trend chasing

We are careful with reactive skin because the skin barrier matters more than hype. Guidance from the American Academy of Dermatology continues to favor gentle cleansing, fragrance-free products, and patch testing for rosacea-prone or easily irritated skin, which is why we test products across skin types before recommending them. That makes this session a practical choice for guests who have been disappointed by harsh treatments, over-exfoliation, or one-size-fits-all facials.

We guide the full 150 minutes in a clear sequence so you always know what is happening and why. The pacing matters, because great relaxation is rarely created by speed.

1. Personalized consultation — we review skin history, current routine, stress levels, lifestyle factors, and treatment goals. If you are sensitive or prone to flare-ups, this is where we decide whether to patch test or simplify the plan.
2. Patch-test decision for reactive skin — for certain products or advanced steps, we may use a brief test area and pause before moving on.
3. Deep cleansing and skin prep — we gently remove buildup, sunscreen, oil, and debris so the skin is ready to receive active products.
4. Targeted facial techniques — this may include exfoliation, massage, masking, extra hydration, LED, or microcurrent, based on what your skin can comfortably handle that day.
5. 75-minute Yogissage massage — we work through shoulders, back, neck, and hips with a blend of therapeutic massage, movement, and calming touch.
6. Finish and home-care guidance — we close with practical skincare and wellness recommendations so the benefits last longer than the appointment.

We use LED and microcurrent selectively. LED is often best for blemish-prone or tired-looking skin, while microcurrent suits guests who want temporary facial stimulation and a refreshed appearance without downtime. The biggest mistake we see is clients arriving with skin that has been over-treated at home: strong acids, scrubs, or too many actives in the 24 to 48 hours before a facial can make even a good treatment feel more intense than it needs to.

The biggest benefit of this combo is that it treats stress as both a skin issue and a body issue. That leads to better results than splitting the two apart. With a longer session, we have enough time to address brighter skin, deeper relaxation, and recurring tension without rushing.

Massage matters here for more than comfort. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health reports that roughly one in ten U.S. adults used massage therapy in a recent year, and current guidance recognizes massage as a helpful option for stress relief and quality of life. On the skincare side, better results often come from restraint and consistency: sensitive skin usually responds better to careful cleansing and barrier support than to aggressive exfoliation.

• Glowing skin — deep cleansing, facial massage, and well-matched hydration can leave skin looking clearer and more rested.
• Reduced stress — full-body massage helps bring down physical guarding in the neck, shoulders, scalp, and jaw.
• Improved circulation — hands-on work supports warmth, movement, and that refreshed look right after the service.
• Better recovery — many guests report deeper sleep after treatment, which can help both mood and skin appearance.
• Longer-lasting comfort — regular sessions make it easier to maintain a home routine, because the skin starts from a calmer baseline.

Regular care can turn one good spa day into a steadier rhythm of glow, relaxation, and wellness.

Most spas treat a facial and a massage as two unrelated services. We built this combo around one idea: calm skin and a calmer body usually look and feel better together. Candy Iverson is dual-licensed as an esthetician and massage therapist, with nearly 15 years across massage, esthetics, Reiki, CranioSacral care, and yoga-based bodywork, so she can read how body tension and skin stress feed each other and adjust the whole session accordingly.

We also spend time on lifestyle and home routines, because the best results do not end in the treatment room. Our studio at 3333 Midway Drive #104 is set up for unhurried, one-on-one care, so you are never rushed through either half of the visit.

Our facial and massage combo is $300 for a 150-minute session, which includes a 75-minute Yogissage massage and a Signature Facial. Book online through the Vagaro scheduler, or call the studio if you would like help choosing.

• Facial & Massage Combo — $300 · 150 min (75-min Yogissage + Signature Facial)
• Prefer just one? Book a massage or a facial on its own.

Urban Rituals · 3333 Midway Drive #104, San Diego, CA 92110 · (619) 786-6159