Learn about the benefits of massage
On Sunday, May 6, from 2 pm to 5:30 pm a very special event will take place at the Gibian Wellness Center, the quiet little building on State Street where you all come to take care of your bodies. A few months ago a dear friend of mine, Jenna Humphreys very bravely reached out to her community [...]
From a desire to help a friend on her intrepid path to become a midwife by training in Haiti came the idea to host a party in her honor and to support the Natural Birth Clinic where she is right now. Please join us this Sunday May 6, from 2pm to 5:30pm, at our office [...]
I recently had the pleasure to drive up to Rivendell, a beautiful organic lavender farm on the road to Ojai, and stocked up on a variety of exquisite essential oils. There, Sandi Messori grows, harvests and distills several different kinds of lavender and other aromatic herbs with sensitivity and care. I have happily used her oils [...]
“The Five Elements are not elements so much as activities” John Blofeld More commonly referred to as Five Element Theory, using the word phase instead of element more accurately reflects the dynamic nature of the relationship between the elements and how they relate to the seasons and our organ systems. The Daoists observed that five basic [...]
Couple’s Massage Special Celebrate your connection with your loved one and feel fabulous together! $140 for both. We can come to your home at no extra charge. Available from February 9 to February 14. Book here.
I adapted this recipe from a hazelnut cake, and I’ve tested it numerous times, with very happy results. You’ll satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike! 2 cups rolled oats 2 cups almond meal 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp salt 1 cup + 1 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed) 1 cup + 1 tbsp maple [...]
Aimee combines Deep Tissue techniques with the use of hot stones to help loosen tight muscles in specific areas. The heat of the stones helps increase blood flow and reduce inflammation. First she rubs the tight area with the heated stones to warm and relax the muscles, then she applies Deep Tissue techniques [...]
According to Roger Jahnke, one of my main teachers, Qigong can be translated as the “cultivation of vital energy”. Qigong originated in China over 3000 years ago, and is still practiced in modern day China. The hundreds of different forms that have evolved in the country are based on ancient Daoist ideas, which are also the basis [...]
Holiday Gift Certificate Special Buy Two Get One Free! You know how good one feels after a massage! Share this experience with your loved ones who could use a little relaxation and relief. $180 for Three One-hour Massages (reg. $270) $240 for Three Ninety-minute Massages (reg. $360) You can purchase your Gift Certificates here, [...]
Aimee completed her basic Barefoot training at Santa Barbara Bodyworks earlier this fall, and I’ve been training her in the finer points of this amazing work. We’ve had wonderful experiences sharing this work with some of you. Our last session was particularly special as our practice body was none other than John Harris, the man [...]