From Lanakila Iesu - Massage Therapist
Drawing on extensive training in Esalen massage, traditional Hawaiian lomilomi, craniosacral therapy, and other techniques, Lanakila offers bodywork that is as soothing as it is physically therapeutic.
Serving the Santa Cruz area since 2005, Lanakila's touch and presence meet her clients just steps from Pacific Avenue, and bring them an experience far removed from the hustle and bustle of downtown.
Every body needs and deserves support in achieving better wellness, better movement, and relief from the stresses that are part of all of our lives. Lanakila's massage therapy is devoted to offering each client the opportunity to tap into their own innate capacity for healthier, more joyous embodiment.
Lanakila's great! I'm a long-time client with mobility issues and she goes out of her way to make sure I have a safe, comfortable, and pleasant massage every time. I really appreciate her caring approach and attention to detail, and her skills are top-notch.
Lanakila has the unusual combination of intuition, dexterity, physical strength, and compassion. I always have a better range of movement after a massage appointment. Being petite and doing physically taxing work I often end up injured by other massage therapist. She always has a creative approach to heal around injuries. The Santa Cruz community is so lucky to have Lanakila there.
Lanakila has been able to intuitively and kindly tailor her massages to my needs, and I feel completely safe in her care. After a couple of visits, my hip pain is almost completely gone, and I feel much more centered. I also enjoy that she honors my need to enjoy the massage quietly, only talking when I want to. Lanakila truly holds a safe and healing space for her clients.