Mônica Massage & Bodywork

08/31/2022

My expertise is deep tissue, but I am also trained in many other modalities. If you like deeper, more firm massage and more specific work you are in the right place. Deep tissue does not mean only having a harder pressure, in fact, means understanding the musculoskeletal anatomy and applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of the muscles and connective tissues. It’s a more specific work in which can treat muscle pain and improve stiffness. I am also trained in cupping and scraping. Moreover, I believe that the body should be treated as a whole, therefore I like to incorporate a touch of relaxation and energy work into my sessions. 

08/03/2022

My expertise is deep tissue, but I am also trained in many other modalities. If you like deeper, more firm massage and more specific work you are in the right place. Deep tissue does not mean only having a harder pressure, in fact, means understanding the musculoskeletal anatomy and applying sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layers of the muscles and connective tissues. It’s a more specific work in which can treat muscle pain and improve stiffness. I am also trained in cupping and scraping.

See me at Vida Salt Room in Tyler and get a free session in the salt room after the massage.

07/28/2022

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07/15/2022

I truly believed I could work less when moving to Texas. People think living here is so much cheaper. Well, selling a house in California or buying a Texas home with a California salary is more affordable. However, it was not my case. Everything here is the same price as when I left California -I know it is more now there - But I am not making what I was making there. I came to Texas knowing I would not pay rent (I will tell that story later), and I could save up in my head. I was unsure I would get into the Nursing Program, so  I decided to do the Nurse Assistant Program to start working at the hospital. I am so glad I did it, but on the other hand, I stopped putting energy into building my massage clientele where I can work less and make more money. Therefore, I put myself into working over 45 hours a week, earning less than when I moved here. And not forgetting that back in California, I worked about 30 hours weekly and went to school full time, but somehow I still found time for self-care. So, GETTING SICK now was a lifesaver for me. My body and mind need to rest before starting the program in the fall. I will go into more details later. 

Eu realmente acreditava que poderia trabalhar menos quando me mudasse para o Texas. As pessoas acham que morar aqui é muito mais barato. Bem, vender uma casa na Califórnia ou comprar uma casa no Texas com um salário na Califórnia é mais acessível. No entanto, não era meu caso. Tudo aqui é o mesmo preço de quando saí da Califórnia. Eu vim para o Texas sabendo que eu não pagaria aluguel (vou contar essa história mais tarde), e achava que iria poder economizar. Eu não tinha certeza se entraria no Programa de Enfermagem, então decidi fazer o Programa de Auxiliar de Enfermagem para começar a trabalhar no hospital. Estou tão feliz por ter feito isso, mas por outro lado, parei de colocar energia na construção da minha clientela de massagem onde posso trabalhar menos e ganhar mais dinheiro.

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12/22/2020

I still have availability on Saturday and Sunday..
Come and receive a relaxing massage after Christmas! I am giving $30 off of a 60 min massage - $90 for 60 min massage with aromatherapy and hot stones.

11/19/2020

BOOK A MASSAGE! I have some spots left for next Monday the 23rd at 1pm, 3pm and 5 pm. (310)569-8720

09/24/2020

Book a massage with me (310)569-8720

08/12/2020

03/24/2020

I’m grateful to have the life I have and to live where I do. I give up some things to have others. For instance, I live with my ex-husband (it’s not easy), so Lucas can have the two parents together, and we both can continuously be part of our son’s life. Also, together we can afford the rent at the property we live. We both value nature, and we want Lucas to have the opportunity to experience his childhood where animals and plants surround him. Com Amor Mônica. @ Glen Ellen, California

10/11/2019

I am light, you are light, we are all light! ...

09/08/2019

Today, I finally took time to do some self-care. I had to cancelled my one and one yoga session on Friday, but my amazing instructor reminded me that I needed to find time and take care of my self so she suggested that I did the warrior pose with the hands behind the head which would help with my psoas and shoulders. Also, my client and I were just talking about fiding time to take care of ourselves between work and kids and NOT feeling guilt. So I finished up with my client and ran to the sonoma regional park. I decided to take pics just to look how I was doing and hated all of them. Believe me! It was really hard for me to post this pics here...but the pics help me see what I am doing and what I can improve since I dont have any one to correct me. Also, I am learning that I need to let go of wanting to achieve perfection. I just started practing yoga and I need to stop beeing so hard on myself.
BUT this was not the best part of all of that. I also decided to practice some meditation. When I was about 6 min meditading someone with a dog was coming by and I told myslef that I wasn't going to open my eyes, but the dog was so close to me that I got a little concerned. So I opened my eyes and the old man with the dog asked -how are you doing? Are you able to open this (pointed to the third eye chakra)? I said that I was trying to. So he offered help and I accepted. So long story short the man was a Budhist who has being meditating since he was a little boy and he goes every year to China to do 4 hours sitting meditation for 10 days. He taught me about REVERSIBLE BREATHING which consists of expanding the abdomen while breathing out through the nose and then compressing it while inhaling through the mouth, which is the opposite of what an abdomen would do during natural, instinctive breathing. We talked some more and went our separated ways. It was incredible! We both felt a big connection between each other. I'm so GRATEFUL for what God is putting on my way and for the blessings I have.
@ Sonoma Valley Regional Park