Slow Baja Travel Podcast Building Life and Business in Baja

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Written By Jesse in Ensenada

Was fun to talk to Mike on Slow Baja Podcast about how I ended up overcoming cancer in Mexico, getting dogs, settling in Ensenada, and building a life around wellness that resulted in Ensenada Massage and Valle Mobile Spa. Many are curious about how I ended up here and why I stayed, so this is my chance to share it. Thanks, Mike!


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Episode Description:

In today's Travel Talk with Slow Baja, we sit down with Jesse Atkinson, massage therapist, and owner of Ensenada Massage and Valle de Guadalupe Mobile Spa. Jesse shares his life story. From growing up in Wisconsin, to his work in Central America as a consultant, to surviving cancer and making life changes that led him to become a certified massage therapist.



As we were ping-ponging back and forth trying to coordinate our schedules to record this conversation, Jesse knowing we were on the last day of the BajaXL Rally booked one-hour, hot stone, deep-tissue massages for Ted and me. After ten days behind the wheel of my 50-year-old Land Cruiser and 3000 miles of brutal Baja backroads, we were delighted to receive one hour of healing care. Ensenada Massage was clean and quiet, and our massages were top-notch! The hot stones were an unexpected delight. They melted the pain and tension away from my abused back.


You can find more information and book your massage at Ensenada Massage or Valle de Guadalupe Mobile Spa. You can find them at: 1278 Avenida Ruiz Ensenada, B.C., 22800, Mexico. Ensenada Massage is Slow Baja approved!


Jesse in Ensenada

In 2011, I traded the noise of burnout for the pace of Baja, Mexico. What began as a personal search for healing in Ensenada evolved into a lifestyle to share the best of this region with travelers.

Over the last 15 years, I haven’t just lived in Baja; I’ve explored it’s adventures, mastered its logistics, and built a community-focused business dedicated to helping travelers get the information and connection for safe exploration of ensenada that fits their group.

As the founder of Ensenada Massage and Valle Mobile Spa, I believe wellness and peace comes first, then adventure. After a Carnival cruise and recognizing a need for more intimate, traveler-centric experiences, I launched Ensenada Excursions & Tours. I saw the limitations of crowded, cookie-cutter shore trips and built a team that prioritizes customization, safety, and local insight—so you can experience Ensenada on your own terms. T

oday, through Baja Tours & Transport, we bridge the safety and logistical gap between San Diego and Valle de Guadalupe, ensuring your journey is as seamless and flexible.

I live in Ensenada visit San Diego often for family elder car, but my heart is permanently on the road. Whether I’m scouting a new path through the Valle de Guadalupe, practicing capoeira, or diving into the latest research on longevity, I am constantly learning to create my own family peace and adventure in Baja, so I can share with visitors.

I’m more than just a business owner; I’m your local resource for everything from Safety guides, port guides and hidden taco spots to the perfect itinerary.

Give me dm for encourgement, connection and random quesitons only a local would know. Life is better with community, and dogs;)

Hear more from me and see my cute dogs: youtube.com/@JesseInEnsenada tiktok and ig @jesseinensenada

https://www.youtube.com/@jesseinensenada
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