Licensed Massage Therapist

55 Hitchcock Way, Ste. 214, Santa Barbara
208-860-8555


Beautiful young woman receiving massage in spa salon

Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork

Therapeutic bodywork (including the many techniques of massage) is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves and to those we care about.

Powerful Natural Healing at Any Stage of a Woman’s Life

Whether it’s part of your regular self-care practice, or a means of healing and recovery from illness, injury, surgery or trauma, therapeutic touch and soft tissue manipulation are some of the most effective non-invasive paths to optimal health. 

The benefits that therapeutic massage can offer are vast and well-supported by studies in the medical and psycho-therapeutic fields. Massage can improve the body’s circulation, joint range-of-motion, flexibility, immune system and natural detoxification process. It can reduce many common ailments such as stress, muscle tightness, aches and pains, even anxiety and depression. It can speed recovery and reduce long-term effects of injury and surgery that many patients have come to accept as inevitable. Therapeutic massage can enhance quality of life at any age, any stage, helping to connect us more fully with ourselves in mind, body and spirit, with others, and with the world around us.  

What my clients are saying

Essential part of the healing process

As a counselor, I value the need to relax and nurture ourselves, and I also consider therapeutic bodywork an essential part of the healing process. Joanne has been a gift to me, and I am grateful to have her helping me personally and also as a trusted colleague to whom I can refer my clients. I can’t say enough good things about this talented, empathetic woman!”

— S. Barnes

Serenity itself

“If I want to experience a true break from my crazy life, I call Joanne. Her studio is serenity itself with an atmosphere of peace and calm that envelopes you the moment you pass through the threshold. Joanne works with you to understand your concerns and then lets her intuitive energy guide her hands. If you want to feel better – body and soul – Joanne will get you there! She is simply amazing.”  

— T. Hitchcock

There is no one I trust more

“There is no one I trust more than Joanne. Her understanding of therapeutic bodywork is incredible, and she is the best massage therapist I have ever worked with. Joanne listens to how I’m feeling and integrates what I need into our sessions each week. It’s a restorative practice that keeps me focused on feeling my best. If you have her on your wellness team, you are a lucky woman!”

— C. Wilcox

Instrumental in my physical and emotional recovery

“I found Joanne just in time to help me recover from breast cancer surgery. Her intuitiveness and compassion combined with her knowledge of the body has made her an instrumental component in my physical and emotional recovery. She is gentle yet strong and knows instinctively how to work. Joanne is a gift to me and I am grateful to have found her!” 

— Patty F.

Aligned and balanced

“My massages with Joanne were the best thing I could have done for my overall recovery from foot surgery. Joanne’s skills are fantastic! She was able to pinpoint and work on all the areas indirectly affected by the surgery and it made such a wonderful difference in how I felt. My whole body felt aligned and balanced immediately after the massage. Joanne’s massage skills are the best I’ve ever experienced!”

— T. Hughes

See for yourself!

If you’re wondering if working with Joanne can help you at this stage in your life, reach out to schedule your initial consultation today.