Massage Therapy

Ken Yamamoto Has practiced bodywork for over 20 years and was voted best massage therapist in Santa Barbara! Ken uses an intuitive integration of bodywork techniques (Sports, Deep Muscle, Shiatsu, Swedish, Reflexology), and specializes in long massages: 1, 1 1/2, 2 & 3 hours. Gift Certificates, introductory rates and sliding fees. Ken also offers Massage Coaching. Tel: 805.682.3456

Massage Therapy

Paul T. Wehrman Licensed Massage Therapist "My work combines the therapeutic effectiveness of Deep Tissue Massage with the flowing, integrative qualities of Esalen Massage. Working with the body's deeper soft tissue layers through palpation and assisted stretching, chronic tension patterns and previously dense, hardened tissues are encouraged to unwind, releasing reservoirs of life energy and vitality to promote optimal functioning. This deep work is then supported with long, integrating strokes, creating an experience of deep relaxation, further facilitating the natural ability of body and mind to self heal." Paul lived and studied in-residence at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA. for 2 yrs. Along with teaching and assisting workshops at Esalen, he is also a current practitioner on staff for the Healing Arts Department. Paul T. Wehrman Tel: 805.280.5344 pwehrman@hotmail.com at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center 32 E. Micheltorena St

Massage Therapy

Niav Connor Licensed Massage Therapist, M.A Niav is a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Swedish, Deep Tissue and Cranial Sacral Therapy. She is a passionate and life-long student of the human experience from anatomy and physiology to psychology and spirituality. She graduated cum laude from Mount Holyoke College with a BA in Anthropology and Pre Medicine. She holds a MA in Clinical Psychology from the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute and a license in Massage Therapy from Santa Barbara Bodyworks. As an avid practitioner of yoga for over twenty years and a teacher since 2002, Niav is devoted to the pursuit of health on all levels - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. She brings a depth of intelligence, understanding and compassion to her work. Although adept at Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, Niav's primary passion is Cranial Sacral Therapy: Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, nourishing and restorative healing modality that honors the body's innate capacity to come into balance. It works with the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal column known as the cerebrospinal fluid. The flow of cerebrospinal fluid is understood to have a particular rhythm similar to heart and breath rhythm but much slower. When there are "kinks" or blocks in the cranial sacral rhythm the body is more susceptible to disease. CST gently drops clients into parasympathetic states (opposite of fight, flight, freeze) allowing for deep relaxation. When the body is calm and relaxed the entire system is allowed to come into harmonious equilibrium increasing immune system functioning. CST is known to help with immune deficiency, headaches, migraines, shock, physical and/or emotional trauma, chronic fatigue, exhaustion, stress, anxiety, ADD, and much more. During a CST session the client remains fully clothed laying face up on a massage table while the therapist places her hands on different parts of the skull, spine or sacrum to assist in releasing blocks and restoring the healthy flow of cranial sacral rhythm. Niav Connor 805-448-7207Ê niav_connor@yahoo.com at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center 32 E. Micheltorena St

Massage Therapy

Joshua Milne Licensed Massage Therapist Joshua Milne is a Certified Massage Therapist specializing in Barefoot (also known as Compressive Deep Tissue), Trigger Point and Swedish. Growing up on the beaches of Southern California, Josh began surfing at age 9 and it has colored the way he looks at the world. Understanding balance, rhythm and flow of energy through lifelong study of the ocean and waves has been one of his greatest joys. Years as a musician and a carpenter have helped Josh develop a skilled and powerful touch that enlivens his massage work. Josh was trained locally at SBBTI and studied Trigger Point and Barefoot techniques under John Harris. "I would really love to introduce people to Barefoot Massage. I think this simple and elegant approach is so effective because it allows for deep sustained compression in a way that is impossible with the hands. I really enjoy taking everything that I have learned, assessing each person's needs individually, and then using whatever approach seems most appropriate at the time. The combination of Trigger Point, Barefoot and Swedish massage techniques that I employ are an effective way to address a variety of needs from chronic pain to injury to relaxation and more. I am committed to always keeping an open mind and, of course, I will tailor the session to any requests." Joshua Milne Tel: 805.252.9348 sbsurfguru@gmail.com At the Santa Barbara Yoga Center 32 E. Micheltorena St. And available for outcall

Glow: A Salon for Face & Body

Jen Weston • INTRODUCTORY & STUDENT SPECIALS YEAR ROUND • SPECIALTY FACIALS (introductory special $58.75) • SPECIALTY SPEED WAXING FOR MEN & WOMEN (Introductory special Brazilian or Full Monty $28.00) • SHAPES & TINTS FOR THE BIKINI LINE ($55.00 red heart for valentines) • BOYZILIAN BIKINI FOR THE MEN ($50.00) • BODY TREATMENTS,SALT SCRUBS ,BODY WRAPS, CELLULITE TREATMENTS (Back facial with salt glo $48.00) • SPECIALTY PEELS, JESSNER, TCA, GLYCOLIQUE,ENZYME PEELS, OXYGEN TREATMENTS........ (Introductory special glicolique peel $40.00) • MAKEUP ARTISTRY, ON LOCATION OR IN SALON ,PHOTOSHOOTS,WEDDINGS FILM OR VIDEO........... • LASH AND BROW TINTING (Introductory special $28.00 ) • BROW LIGHTENING Jen Weston Tel: 805.564.0050 or 805.689.1674 At the Santa Barbara Yoga Center 32 E. Micheltorena St. And available for outcall

Hair Therapy

ZEN STUDIO - Maya Robledo Hair Cutting & Color Specialist and Hairdreams Extensions Maya Robledo utilizes 18 years of creative global hairstyling experience in a tranquil private setting called Zen Studio, where you can enjoy pleasant music, herbal tea, and a great haircut or color service... also specializing in Hairdreams high quality hair extensions for creative non-fading color fun, non-chemical highlights and lowlights, thickening of hair, and beautiful hair peircing with jewels... ZEN STUDIO Maya Robledo Tel: 805.403.9121 At the Santa Barbara Yoga Center 32 E. Micheltorena St.

Artist Studio

Matti Berglund Artist "I am using my space in the Yoga Center to paint and showcase my artwork. For me, creating is a healing process, and my goal is to have this transcend through my work to the viewer. I am interested in, and influenced by, history - although my work itself is very contemporary. Please come up and see my work before or after yoga class or refer to my website at www.mattiberglund.com" Matti Berglund At the Santa Barbara Yoga Center Mezzanine 32 E. Micheltorena St.

Alphabiotics

Susan Davidson Certified Developmental Alphabioticist Susan Davidson, a certified developmental alphabioticist, is offering Alphabiotic alignments at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center. In alphabiotics it is recognized that many people are locked in the Stress Response and thus 'stuck' in a state of fight or flight. Over time this leads to lack of full life expression physically, mentally and emotionally. The primary purpose of Alphabiotics is to help you overcome the negative effects of stress, maximize your potential for wellness, and achieve a profound sense of whole person integration. This is accomplished in a way unique to Alphabiotics. By using a highly skilled hands-on procedure that is gentle, positive, pleasant, invigorating, revitalizing and amazingly effective, the Alphabiotic alignment acts as a powerful, physical communication to your entire mind/brain system. Results are immediate, obvious and fantastic! The changes that take place might be compared to what happens when you reboot a computer - blocks just clear and reset to their proper state. When this state is attained and maintained, greater balance is apparent, strength is increased, tension levels drop, self-healing becomes a real possibility and there is a feeling of immediate change. Susan Davidson To schedule an appointment please call: (805) 450-5185 At the Santa Barbara Yoga Center 32 E. Micheltorena St.

Massage Therapy

Romi Cumes, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Yoga Instructor Bodywork Yoga Instruction Workshops Retreats Performance Romi Cumes is a certified yoga instructor, licensed massage therapist, dancer, musician and performer based in Santa Barbara, California. She founded Transformative Healing Arts in 2002. THA offers professional yoga instruction, therapeutic massage, yoga & dance workshops, international yoga retreats and performance art (Fire-spinning, Hooping, African drum and dance). Transformative Healing Arts works with community organizations, leaders, health practitioners, performing artists and activists to provide services and create events that promote healing, social justice, and environmental awareness. Events include: fundraisers, non-profit events, corporate functions, festivals, private parties and performances. Our mission is to heal and unify humanity through Holistic Health, Environmental Awareness, Art, Music, and Dance. Romi draws from ten years of massage experience, and fifteen years of Yoga, acrobatics, and dance studies, to offer unique, bodywork and yoga classes. Her massage style is a fusion of Therapeutic Swedish, Deep tissue, Energy Work, Stretching, Muscle Articulation, Massage for Rehabilitation, Accupressure and Trigger Point therapy. She began studying bodywork in 1998 and received her certification from The Body Therapy Institute in 2002. Romi received beginning and advanced teacher certifications from the White Lotus Foundation in 1998 and 2007. She has studied with various reputable teachers nationally and internationally and draws from many Hatha Yoga styles. Romi's style is eclectic and continually evolving. To receive information about her December, 2009 Yoga retreat to the Sacred Valley of Peru, please visit link: www.romicumes.com/yogatravel.html Mystical shamanic studies and travels throughout the Americas and Africa have guided Romi to explore the sacred connections between culture, rhythm, healing, art, environmentalism and religious studies. "I greatly appreciate all movement and art forms that challenge us to explore the deeper layers within ourselves and move us beyond mental limitations. My intention as a Yoga teacher and Bodyworker is to evoke deeply nurturing, transformative experiences. Within the dynamic and subtle energy waves inherent in the nature of existence, there are pathways to endless Self-discovery. Healing begins when we are committed to being present and compassionate with ourselves." For more information, blog and upcoming events visit www.romicumes.com. If you are Facebook user, you can join the Transformative Healing Arts "Group" to receive updates and workshop info. For an appointment call Romi Cumes 805-448-4111Ê romi@romicumes.com at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center 32 E. Micheltorena St.

Religious Studies/Shamanism

Sudama Mark Kennedy, MA, Ph.D. (abd) Religious Studies/Shamanism "Sudama is a United Nations award winning healer, spiritual teacher, minister, musician, poet, and scholar..." Bar Harbor Times, August, 2005 Energy Medicine and Full Spectrum Healing: I am an intuitive healer and shaman who works with energy medicine and heart wisdom. I seem to be able to reboot people profoundly in a short period of time, in person, remotely, and/or over the phone. People are usually remarkably pain free on all levels after seeing me. Please check my website for a more comprehensive discussion of my work and testimonials. Essentially the body heals itself but a good coach can help the person over-ride the wounds and blind spots. Health is, ultimately, a choice we make; hence, my healings are also empowerments. The subconscious mind speaks to us mytho-poetically. I'm good at decoding these stories, intuiting the causes, and releasing the negative charge. My work covers the full spectrum of situations, physical, mental, emotional, psychological, spiritual and psychic. I work energetically with ancestors, disembodied relatives and beings, and can clear entities, and curses, etc $100 for a one-hour session. Healing CD's available. I'm available for live performance, and lectures. I also have a BA from Princeton in creative writing; I'm particularly articulate in teaching metaphysical material with groups, classes, etc. I play numerous trance inducing instruments and incorporate sound healing in my work. Ministerial/Shamanic Services: I marry couples into unconditional love. Relationships established in unconditional love outlast those based on trust, because, as we know, things change. $300 to preside over a ceremony you write (I can provide helpful materials) includes appropriate healing and counseling. $500 for a custom written ceremony and more in depth counseling. Land clearing, negative energy neutralization, braiding house energies (house healing) - $150 and up depending on travel distance. Sudama 805-687-4681 www.sudama.com www.sbhealingarts.com sudama2@cox.net

 

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