Our Massage Therapist Team

I created our massage spa in 2011 as part of my healing process after a stressful consulting career and testicular cancer diagnosis reset my life priorities. Recovering from the slower pace of life in Ensenada, I discovered that giving and receiving massages helped me overcome anxiety and find wellness.

Since then, I selected the best therapists I could find, and together we began to offer massage and facial services to travelers.

With slow, organic growth, we now have an award-winning team of massage therapists and cosmetologists (all vaccinated as of 6/2021) trained and certified in a variety of styles including:

• Relaxation Massage such as Swedish

• Therapeutic Massage such as Lomi Lomi

• Foot reflexology, 4-handed massage

• Lymphatic drainage, and Medical Massage

• Facials

• Prenatal massage.

To create profound relaxation, we use a holistic approach and integrate deep breathing techniques, aromatherapy scents, and meditative sounds for a whole-being relaxation experience. Each therapist has a unique ‘flavor’ to their style and will customize your relaxation therapy with the speed, pressure, and areas of focus you request.

Our team is trained in a variety of schools across Mexico, and styles to give you the best massage experience. You are welcome to call and see who is working the next few days and request their specialty.

Clients Awarded us the TripAdvisor Traveler Choice Award!

If you have a special need, we can match you with the therapist most trained for your need, and if you have a flexible schedule, we can book you when that therapist is available. Our team works a varied schedule, so we do not usually book a particular therapist.

Along with Ensenada Massage, we created Valle Mobile Spa as our mobile massage service, and Ensenada Excursions and Tours because once you feel good about life and peaceful inside, exploring a new adventure is, well FUN!

That is why I sign my emails Breathe Deeply, and Travel Slowly. Peace and Adventure are my highest values. Breathing and being present to travel are the best ways I know.

Without a vision, it is easy to get distracted by this amazing life experience. . . . .

Our Vision: We see a world where Baja travelers can easily find relaxation and adventure in Ensenada.

Our Mission is to share the beautiful relaxation and safe adventures of Ensenada with travelers.  If you ever travel - you are a traveler in the adventure of life! Our mission drives us to improve our own relaxed interior presence, and offer relaxation and it to others in new ways along with the information needed to discover and enjoy Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe, the communities we live in - Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe.

Driven by our desire for peace, connection, and fun, we aim to bring relaxation to travelers and residents of Ensenada and make feeling great easy.

Core values:

Kindness- Service- Responsible communication

Teamwork - Celebration!

We donate a share of profits every quarter to our Ensenada community. Last quarter was Dog Rescue, Los Adoptables, this quarter is All the Pretty Horses, a horse rescue near Ensenada.

In other quarters we have donated to a community meditation garden and help for the older population.

Jesse A from WI

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Jesse’s Journey:

At 30, I was trying to start a consulting career during the Great Recession, trying to maintain a romantic relationship, and traveling internationally. After a stint in Guatemala and getting an academic paper published with my UCSD mentors - the pinnacle of my research career - we moved from San Diego to La Mision to ride out the recession.

I was overwhelmed. And then, the relationship ended, and I permanently adopted my foster dog, and was diagnosed with testicular cancer.

I like to say it makes for a great blues song (I play blues harmonica) or a sappy country song.

After having the tumor removed at Ensenada hospital, I moved to Ensenada with my dog Tina to recover and design a new, healthier life.

After giving up the identity of an international economic consultant, and finding that giving massage was healing for me, I started doing bodywork full time, and Ensenada Massage was born.

In the years thereafter I sought out the best I could find in evidence-based massage with mentors from , San Diego Pain Summit. I integrated the foot reflexology I learned in Thailand at Wat Pho, and eventually traveled to India for Yoga and massage training as well.

I also got personally lucky and dated a professor at San Diego’s International School of Bodywork. Closed now, it was the premier place back then. So, I had a massage apprenticeship with her.

I worked with patients from top stem cell clinics including Dr. Hino and other visitors for medical tourism. Slowly travelers and couples began to ask for my work, so I began offering more relaxation and couples massage.

Since then, our team has grown with amazingly talented therapists trained in Ensenada, Mexico City, and Tijuana. Using techniques learned in San Diego, India, and Thailand, we offer a therapeutic touch that reduces stress, relieves pain, and creates wonderful memories of relaxation.

We strive to offer great quality massages & facials, and terrific service with a focus on couples, mobile service, and specialized packages for cruise ship visitors.

Our team of massage and facial therapists includes 14 registered female therapists and several on-call male massage therapists in Ensenada. Collectively, we have over 60 years of experience in massage with certifications in sports, prenatal, deep tissue, massage, physical therapy, and facials. We are bilingual and several team members are trained in the US as LMT. Many of our clients comment that our combination is intuitive and connected.

I select and train our therapists and regularly receive a massage from them to give feedback (and because massage is awesome). We have female and male therapists upon request.

Our approach and in-house training use a unique evidence-based approach to therapeutic bodywork and take a perspective based on the biopsychosocial model of wellness. All techniques are customized and used for client needs. We adjust each massage to you and can create custom relaxation packages for special days like birthdays, anniversaries, and bachelorette spa party.

We focus on travelers to Ensenada, driving down, staying in Valle de Guadalupe, and arriving at the Cruisport.

Ensenada residents who would like to make massage a lifestyle and monthly practice can ask about discounts.

Massage Therapist Bios:

Vanessa is trained in deep tissue work and advanced facial care techniques. She also has a special talent for creating ‘towel art’ for anniversaries and birthday celebrations. Clients love her strong hands and 6 years of experience. Read a review here:

Claudia leads our team with sports massage and special events.

In her 12 years of experience, she has worked with the Mexican National Cycling team and is trained in Mexico City and Tijuana. Clients rave about her great hospitality.

Flor offers a unique quality touch and is highly adept at using upgrades aromatherapy, hot stones, and sound therapy for deep relaxation. She also has a special touch for prenatal massage.

Jesse, MA (our founder) adapts massage techniques to create a holistic, intuitive relaxation experience tailored to each client. His training includes reflexology in Thailand, Deep Tissue in San Diego, and Ayurvedic massage in India. He is available only by special request.