Licensed Massage Therapist · California

Restore.
Recover.
Renew.

Specialized therapeutic massage for athletes and dancers — helping you move better, recover faster, and feel your best.

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Licensed in California
25+ Years Experience
Athletes & Dancers
Maya
25+ Years of
Practice

About Maya

Healing Hands Since 2000

I'm Maya, a California-licensed massage therapist with over two decades of dedicated practice. My work is rooted in a deep understanding of the athletic body — the demands performers and competitors place on themselves every single day.

I trained at the prestigious Educating Hands School of Massage in Miami, Florida, one of the most respected massage training institutions in the country. Since then, I've built a practice that honors both the science of the body and the art of healing touch.

In addition to therapeutic and sports massage, I hold certifications in Shiatsu and Level One Reiki — bringing a whole-body, integrative approach to every session.

Licensed Massage Therapist, CA Shiatsu Certified Reiki Level One Educating Hands School of Massage Practicing Since 2000

What I Offer

Modalities & Treatments

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Sports Massage

Targeted work to support athletic training, enhance performance, and accelerate recovery from intense physical activity. Ideal pre- or post-event.

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Dance Recovery

Specialized massage for dancers addressing the unique demands of performance — from overworked feet and hips to shoulder and neck tension.

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Deep Tissue

Focused pressure targeting deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to release chronic tension, knots, and postural patterns.

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Shiatsu

Traditional Japanese pressure-point therapy that works along the body's energy meridians to restore balance, ease pain, and reduce stress.

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Reiki (Level One)

Gentle energy healing that promotes deep relaxation and supports the body's natural ability to restore itself — a perfect complement to bodywork.

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Swedish Relaxation

Long, flowing strokes to ease the nervous system, improve circulation, and melt away the stress that accumulates in high-performance lives.

Specializing In

Athletes Dancers & Performers Injury Prevention Post-Event Recovery Chronic Tension Stress Relief Energy Balancing

Why Choose Maya

A Practice Built on Experience

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Athlete-Focused Expertise

I understand the physical demands on athletic and performing bodies — and how to address them with precision and care.

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Integrative Approach

Combining Western sports massage with Eastern modalities like Shiatsu and Reiki for a truly whole-body session.

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25+ Years of Mastery

Decades of hands-on practice means I've worked with bodies of all types — bringing wisdom, intuition, and skill to every session.

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California Licensed & Insured

Fully licensed by the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC), so you can trust you're in professional, qualified hands.

2000 Year Maya
began practicing

Get in Touch

Ready to Book?

Whether you're recovering from a big event, managing a recurring injury,
or simply ready to invest in your body — I'd love to work with you.

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Email mayasmassagetherapy@gmail.com
Location Santa Cruz, California
Hours By Appointment
CAMTC License #58528