My Deep Tissue Massage & Full-Body Alignment with Vincent Santos
A Wellness Offering That Makes a Meaningful Holiday Gift
It was a foggy morning among the redwoods as I approached Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center. Flowering shrubs shrouded the entrance and provided privacy—like stepping through some sort of portal to relaxation and sanctuary.
Vincent Santos, California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) certified and Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT), greeted me at the door. He led me to a small, simple room that mirrored the same calmness and safety I sensed from the outside. I settled in and my body instantly sank into the fresh sheets of the massage table.
How I knew I was in for a real treat? The table was heated.
Swedish massage therapy, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Shiatsu, Reiki, and Hot Stones are just some of the holistic therapies within Vincent’s realm of expertise. Today, I was getting a treatment focused on deep tissue.
The Deep Tissue Massage provided pure relief. I indicated the spots where I was hurting and areas that needed some extra love. But, for the most part, Vincent intuitively sensed the imbalances within my body—imbalances that I could not recognize or specifically name myself.
Vincent eased these misalignments by linking muscle groups I hadn’t even realized were related. For example, he noticed my ankles were uneven and, like a detective, traced the misalignment all the way up to my hips, noting that my right hip is more flexible than my left. From there, he moved up my entire spine and into my neck and collarbones, addressing each part like pieces of a puzzle fitting together.
“That’ll be extra,” Vincent joked once a back muscle satisfyingly slipped into place.
The wooden facade of Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center.
I swear I shed a few tears when he traced my lower shoulder tension all the way up through my neck and into my jaw and mandible. The physical movement even evoked some emotional release. He then continued up to my temples and scalp, unifying the sensations across my entire body.
From my scalp to my ankles, I was aligned.
I left my appointment walking more upright than I had in a long time. With my hips open and my spine straight, I felt relief from back, shoulder, and neck tension.
If you’re seeking a massage therapist with an intuitive touch to guide you toward balance and realignment, treat yourself to a massage with Vincent—or explore the many offerings from the other talented wellness practitioners at Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center!
Based on my experience at Kaya Kalpa, I can say that an Ayurvedic treatment or integrative body therapy session offers a unique and special opportunity for deep relaxation and renewal. Give the gift of wellness this holiday season—to yourself or someone you love.
