Healing Arts

During our session we will ride the presence of touch. Side by side, through mutual embodiment, we explore the intuitive language of no words. Using breath to interact with deep states of meditative relaxation, allowing the body to self organize, restore, and find its natural state of rest. In hopes of leaving you in a great sense of peace and tranquility.

My sessions are deeply nourishing allowing the mind, body and soul to completely relax. I incorporate a diverse range of modalities including Esalen® Massage, gentle stretching, reflexology, craniosacral and deep tissue. My body work is detailed yet fluid, dancing with the rhythm of breath and subtle awareness. Each session in a journey from within to help you discover and heal energetic and physical blockages. My passion is to assist in your healing process, offering a safe space to fully drop into your heart and go deep into the inner work.

Relax into my healing hands for a journey moving inward. Through rhythmic movement and releasing the deeper layers of fascia, I can lead you into a profound state of relaxation. In the year 2000, I began my training as a Holistic Health Practitioner in San Diego (IPSB college), specializing in Sensory Repatterning, Structural Integration, Shiatsu, and Trager work. As I continue to develop my practice, I feel honored to be in your presence.

We literally have lost touch with our bodies. Our bodies reveal what the soul yearns for. A secret of the body is that it does not need to be forced. With enough presence and space, the body, just like nature, will find a way to reconnect with itself. We just have to slow down enough to listen. Esalen® Massage is a presence-based contemplative bodywork that meets the practitioner and client where they both are. Being with what is, is the soil in which both partners receive and find nourishment. Esalen® Massage is not about fixing, forcing or “deep” pressure, but about cultivating a deep sense of peace and restfulness as we reconnect ourselves to the wholeness and the wisdom of our bodies. Aside from the Esalen framework, my influences include: Iyengar adaptive yoga, traditional Thai bodywork, trigger point release therapy, and trauma-informed NARM bodywork. I feel the hum in people. From that sense, I can support the client where they are in a profoundly intimate attunement that allows the client to go into a deep contemplative place, very similar to the effects of meditation.

About me: I am an assigned female at birth (AFAB), queer, trans, person of color (QTPOC) dedicated to creating more awareness, visibility, and accessibility for integrated wellness therapies to the LGBTQ+, BIPOC, disabled, and neurodivergent communities that have historically been marginalized, oppressed and silenced. Within my own scope as a bodyworker and a teacher, I hope to help facilitate LGBTQ2+ back home to their fullest, authentic selves.

I have been an Esalen massage practitioner since 2007, and this work is both an honor and one of my greatest loves. The practice of massage is an honor and one of my greatest loves. My work is a dance of slow long strokes, both gentle and strong, working with the rhythm of your body to allow deep relaxation. I will help create a safe and sacred space for your body to unwind and to receive the beautiful gift of touch.

DeeDee is a certified Esalen® Massage Practitioner with a passion for healing through touch. With years of experience in massage, DeeDee's signature technique involves using long, flowing strokes that soothe the muscles and relax the mind. Her intuitive touch allows her to connect deeply with her clients, addressing their unique needs and helping them achieve a greater sense of physical and emotional balance. DeeDee's approach is rooted in a mind-body-spirit philosophy, recognizing the interconnectedness of these three aspects of the self and working to promote harmony and wholeness in each session. Whether you're seeking relief from physical tension or simply looking to unwind and rejuvenate, DeeDee offers a safe and supportive space for healing and transformation.

Donia Love has worked on the massage crew for four years and has led international workshops on Self Care for Body Workers, taught the Mind Body Connection of massage in NC, ran the largest (for a time) yoga studio in NC, led embodied awareness and movement programs, taught yoga for 20 years.  Donia believes "Esalen's unique and unforgettable massage experience enhances the deep inner work done here. We are massaging more than the physical body. We are relaxing the nervous system so the spirit can untangle itself and the soul can soften into its most safe sensation of feeling at home". Bringing her work out of the resorts and back to Esalen's womb of healing, Donia is thrilled to offer a dynamic nurturing massage formed from the desires and needs that your body and soul are craving. "Deep has many meanings in this work."

Ellie is a certified Esalen® Massage therapist with a deep passion for blending relaxation, integration, and therapeutic healing. Drawing from the principles of Esalen massage, I work to facilitate the release of stress, alleviate chronic pain, promote a greater sense of well-being, and remind every body how amazing it is. Every session is unique; combining the use of intuitive listening and learned technique, allowing me to address physical, energetic, and emotional needs. I specialize in Esalen’s unique approach to bodywork, which combines long, flowing strokes with a strong emphasis on mindfulness, integration and the mind-body connection. My goal is to provide a healing space where clients can release physical tension while cultivating balance in the body. Through careful attention to each individual’s needs, I strive to create a deeply restorative experience that nurtures both the body and spirit.

I bring compassion, loving kindness and nurturing presence to each session. With over twenty-five years of experience, I integrate long connecting Esalen strokes and light passive stretches, with more focused detailed work to create space, and promote relaxation and release.

I have been practicing bodywork for over 20 years, incorporating a range of modalities into my Esalen® Massage. Drawing from my training in Craniosacral, Lymphatic, Reiki, Prenatal, and Myofascial Release, I intuitively work with you, creating an environment where self-healing and harmony can easily flow. I use gentle to deep pressure, depending on the needs of my client. I look forward to working with you!

Jenny is a Certified Esalen® Massage Practitioner, and Esalen® Massage Teacher. In addition to her extensive experience as a massage therapist, she is a dedicated educator, and has been an integral part of the Esalen community for over a decade. Beyond her nurturing touch, her adventurous nature shines through as a passionate trail runner, connecting with nature and finding balance in the beauty of movement.

My intention for you is to facilitate your healing, by bringing awareness to the "holding" areas of your body and working with your breath to allow tension to release. Blending the nurturing long strokes of Esalen® Massage with the therapeutic detail techniques of Deep Bodywork, my massage will leave you feeling in a deep state of relaxation and giving your body the felt sense of wholeness and connectedness.

Jessie has over 300 hours of Esalen® Massage training, weaving in elements of deep tissue and Swedish long strokes. She also has 200 hours of training through Five Branches University specializing in injury specific, and meridian massage to help soothe the nervous system. Jessie’s been teaching yoga for over seven years in addition to her massage practice and her goal is to combine the modalities to help bridge the connection through breath consciousness, yogic movement and the healing art of massage therapy. She has a balanced, holistic approach, with a strong intuitive sense of the body & her mission is to help her clients feel more embodied after each session.

Katie has dedicated her life to the art of healing touch. With over a decade of experience, she seamlessly blends ancient wisdom with modern science, creating a harmonious symphony of relaxation and rejuvenation. A passionate artist, Katie believes that massage is a canvas, and each client is a masterpiece. She draws inspiration from each client and the stories held in their bodies. Her hands become conduits of healing through creative expression. Katie’s unique version of Esalen® Massage is a fusion of long rhythmic strokes, energy balancing, and intuitive movement, incorporating gentle stretching and even deep bodywork. A divine dance of mind, body and spirit. Katie believes that healing extends beyond the physical body. Her sessions are a holistic journey, addressing not only muscle knots but also emotional blockages and energetic imbalances.

Kelsey is a skilled artist, healer, and florist with a deep commitment to holistic wellness. A licensed massage therapist in California since 2015, she has trained at prestigious institutions such as the Esalen Institute, McKinnon Body Therapy Center & the San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork. Kelsey specializes in Esalen® massage, prenatal and postnatal massage, deep tissue techniques, Ashiatsu, Reiki, craniosacral therapy, and cupping. She offers a wide range of therapeutic modalities to clients of all ages, from children to seniors. With a focus on clients recovering from trauma — physical, mental, or emotional — her natural gift of presence and her innate intuitive ability to tune into each individual with care gives each client a uniquely specialized session. Kelsey tailors each session to meet individual needs, guiding them into a deeply restorative state that enhances the body’s natural healing ability and promotes overall wellness.

Lindsay is a holistic health practitioner from San Diego, with experience in both medical and luxury spa settings, which allows her to bring a creative mixture of therapy and pampering to her bodywork. The result is a treatment that is both restorative and relaxing: balancing the body, mind, and spirit, while also addressing the specific issues or complaints of her clients .In every session, she listens and strives to meet her client's needs to help them achieve balance, gently guiding change and reconnecting the mind and body. Her education and experience have taken her around the world in search of new techniques and therapies to include in her treatments. She studied at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, The International Professional School of Bodywork, San Francisco School of Massage and Esalen Institute, with practical instruction in Circulatory, Deep Tissue, Traditional Thai massage, Reflexology, Biodynamic Craniosacral, Fire Cupping, Tui Na, Trigger Point Therapy and Esalen® Massage. Additionally, Lindsay studied at the Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, further developing her knowledge and practice of Tui Na Medical Massage.

Lindsay believes that taking the time to relax and be present can have profound implications in a person’s overall health and well-being.

I am a student of the waves, an avid surfer. The flow of my bodywork matches the mesmerizing waves and flow of the ocean, contributing to the deeply relaxing, restful, and calming effects of your session with me. Incorporating Thai massage, Shiatsu, and deep bodywork into my Esalen massage, allows me to work at the depth appropriate for you, helping you become more grounded and in touch with your own body.

With over 25 years as a professional musician, I understand there is infinite precision to the art of listening. After practicing massage for the last decade, I bring this discipline to my bodywork sessions, balancing not only the tissues but the nervous system as well through rhythm, creativity and flow. Attentive presence, nurturing touch, deep musculature sculpting and integrative long strokes await you with my listening hands.

A massage practitioner and teacher of Esalen® Massage for over 25 years, my massage incorporates a skillful blend of various types of bodywork, including elements of Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Acupressure, Craniosacral work, Reconnective Healing, and Esalen® Massage. I can do deep massage, lighter energetic work, or somewhere in between. I enjoy working with chronic neck and low back problems, as well as working with those who want to relax, de-stress, and recharge.

For over five decades, I have practiced Esalen Massage as a living art — a moving meditation — rooted in embodied presence and an open heart. I trust in the body’s innate wisdom and its natural movement toward wholeness when given the gift of deep relaxation.

Each session unfolds in attentive stillness, where connection becomes the ground for healing. My work weaves together a range of techniques and pressures, guided by intuition and the unique needs of each person.

Having also served as a midwife for 15 years, I hold a special reverence for pregnancy and the sacred threshold of birth. I cherish working with pregnant women and couples during this profound and tender time.

Rebecca uses her 30 years of experience as a massage practitioner to create a nurturing and supportive environment in which her clients can relax and unwind. She uses her training in Esalen® Massage, craniosacral, prenatal, Feldenkrais and meditation to facilitate her clients accessing a healing state of flow.

My 25 years of experience working at Esalen on the Healing Arts crew have helped me in establishing solid principles, fine-tuning my personal technique, and allowing me to effortlessly work in an intuitive way. Through dynamic Thai inspired stretches and rooted pressure, I help release the accumulated tensions that often live in our bodies. The dancing flow between stillness and rhythmic long integrating strokes creates space, where clients can deeply relax into my caring, nurturing touch, supporting a rejuvenation of mind, body, and soul.

Sammie works with a nurturing presence and a rhythmically fluid touch that eases the body gently into depth. Drawing on intuition and spontaneity, he meets each person exactly where they are — listening through contact, and responding in kind. His sessions are crafted to invite something genuinely transformative.

A certified Esalen Massage Instructor and Practitioner, Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) practitioner, and California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) certificant, Sammie is a graduate and former instructor of the Birmingham School of Massage with over 2,000 hours of professional training.

Shae Cameron is a highly experienced Board-Certified Massage Therapist with over 15 years dedicated to the art of mindful bodywork. Combining Esalen® Massage with techniques like Swedish massage, deep tissue, and CranioSacral Therapy, Shae tailors each session to alleviate tension and promote healing. She integrates movement education and somatic awareness, ensuring clients experience profound transformations that align body, mind, and spirit. Shae's approach emphasizes collaboration, with each session viewed as a dance between giver and receiver, fostering deep relaxation and realignment. Her clients often leave feeling seen and supported, with a newfound sense of body awareness.

Shayne’s desire to learn and give massage arose from her passion for somatic therapy and healing the nervous system through touch. Shayne has been a massage therapist since 2019 when she began her healing arts career as a member of the Esalen Massage crew. She earned over 500 hours at the Esalen Massage school and is a California LMT. She is a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher. She is also a part-time Waldorf kindergarten teacher and loving auntie to three beautiful humans. Shayne looks forward to co-creating a healing experience with you.

Tim has been a professional massage therapist since 1987 and a Registered Nurse since 1992. He draws from a diverse background of healing bodywork modalities: Esalen, table Thai Yoga massage, Ohashi Shiatsu, and Deep Bodywork. My hybrid fusion gently lengthens and twists the body gradually to release muscle tension. My massage mantra follows slow is deep. And deep is slow. Clients report a profound parasympathetic state and their monkey mind’s voice is a whisper after my massage sessions.

Using pressure points and the integrative Esalen style of massage, I work deeply into areas of tension, lengthening and opening. I balance this work with gentle nurturing strokes to promote relaxation, while including stretches and joint manipulation to promote greater mobility.

Listening takes many forms that we are able to sink into through touch. Within a session we both will have the ability to drop into a deep and connected space, while holding a compassionate sense of being. We can reach this parasympathetic state with flowing strokes, spacious pauses, lengthening stretches, while combining varying levels of depth and detail work. Our physical bodies contain memory, storing emotion within the muscle. Every experience is individualized and intuitive in order to meet the recipient where they reside, physically and emotionally. We want to meet these emotions with grace and gratitude as they reach the surface. Esalen is sacred land that we aim to honor, and this extends to honoring our bodies. As much as we are facilitators, we are equally students. We will return feeling closer to ourselves, our bodies, and hopefully feeling closer to the interconnections of life.

My practice addresses both physical and energetic issues. By slowly moving into deeper layers of tissue, I gently usher the body towards peace, balance, and relaxation, creating the ideal environment for the body to transform and heal. I am dedicated to connecting deeply with each client. Each session combines my extensive training in Deep Bodywork, Esalen® Massage and CranioSacral Therapy into a dance between long integrating strokes and slow deep tissue work, while maintaining a full hearted presence-based touch, releasing everyday stresses, addressing chronic pain, calming the mind, and leaving the body feeling unified, integrated, and deeply relaxed.