Massage with Hypnotherapy
So… I have a very active profession and in February I sprained my ankle really severely and it’s been bothering me ever since. And as a result of compensating for the pain.. my knees were starting to constantly ache too from being misaligned. I do have Osteo Arthritis .. but it doesn’t have me! Because get this, yesterday.. while I was running around doing what I do (I’m a professional photographer) I realized something! My ankle wasn’t hurting! And then I realized that neither were my knees! What does this have to do with Hypnosis Santa Cruz – Daniel Gross C.ht? Well.. I’ll tell you. Two weeks ago I had massage and Reiki work done by the talented Melissa Stone Santangelo at Balance Studio Spa. And I decided to also try some Hypnotherapy for my pain and healing… I mention this because yesterday.. when I realized that I was actually pain free at that moment.. immediately thereafter I heard Daniel’s voice saying “THE POWER OF YOUR INCREDIBLE MIND BRINGS HEALING”. Now.. I’ve never been hypnotized before.. and I’m not entirely sure that I was.. because I remember every moment quite clearly… but I do know that things are afoot in the vaults of my mind.. and I really think that Daniel helped me access that incredible internal power that I possess! Am I completely pain free, no. But..is it on the mend and is it much better? OH YES! Thank you again Daniel.. You give GREAT VOICE! ~ Anne
Our Mustard Wrap
I wanted to put a plug in for Melissa Stone Santangelo and her mustard wrap and sauna treatment if you are feeling like you are getting (or have) a cold. I went last Friday feeling pretty under the weather. The treatment DEFINITELY made me feel less congested and healthier. The next day (Saturday) I even went on a 3 mile hike! Thanks for helping me feel better! ~ Trudy
I had come down with a cold. Melissa helped me with putting me under steam with Eucalyptus and mustard plaster on my chest. I also sat in the sauna for about 45 minutes. All those treatment helped to loosen up things and I felt much better faster. I would recommend those treatments to anyone that wants to get over their cold faster..It’s all natural and Very Relaxing while it’s all happening. Thanks Melissa for helping me get on with life. ~ Susan
Comments about our space
After looking at a variety of different options, my girlfriends and I chose Balance Studio for our friend’s bachelorette party recently. And we sure are glad we did. Upon arriving at this serene home studio, we were greeted warmly with lemon water, a tiara for the bride-to-be and a “bride” champagne flute before being ushered into a gorgeous HUGE studio we had free roam of for the entire day. The owner, Melissa, allowed us to bring in outside food and drink, and she even walked us to a swimming hole lake for residents of the vacation homes there rather than braving what would have surely been a crazy beach given the beautiful weather. The price was incredibly reasonable. We all received manicures and pedicures along with an hourlong massage while having use of all the amenities including a sauna, hot tub and back cottage on site for what would have been the price of a massage at a corporate or large cookie-cutter spot. Being blown away continued throughout the day, especially when it came to receiving a massage from Melissa who (I later found out) specializes in energy work, otherwise known as reiki, which I had not even previously heard of. As I told her after the massage, it was such a surreal experience that really changed my mindset. I am a very science-driven person but having felt what was happening (without her even telling me what she was going to do) absolutely blew my mind. After finding out I had a bad knee, she said she would focus her “energies” on it but I didn’t think that this was exactly what she was going to do. It truly is hard to explain in words, which is crazy for me to say given I am a writer. Skeptic or not, it is worth giving it a shot. You have nothing to lose and only a ton to gain by stopping by this beautiful location which will at the very least offer you much-needed R&R in a beautiful location adorned with a variety of plants and flowers, a true escape from reality. ~ Shannon
We had such an amazing time! This place is totally a gem! Thank you so much!! This is a life altering place far beyond expectations! We wished we lived closer but we can not wait to come back!! We are in awe Thank you for sharing this with us! We can not express our appreciation enough! ~Krystle, Shannon, Kate and Karin – South Bay CA
We had a wonderful experience with all the treatments we received. LOVED IT! ~Ana
I walked into Melissa’s Spa a week and a half prior to my 2 day event feeling weary, fatigued and needing to reclaim my inner peace and passion. I walked out of Melissa’s spa that day feeling so profoundly shifted into a revived place of feeling excited, relaxed and abundant! And the healing effects of that visit lasted for days and days. I highly recommend Melissa’s Balance Spa Treatments for anyone who is preparing for their big day. Whether it is an event, a music gig or a wedding, you will walk in feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to go!” Susan Liddy, CEO Susan Liddy International, www.SusanLiddy.com
Melissa is a genuine gifted giving soul. Her spa is unlike any other and exactly what I have been searching for. The positive peace and tranquility just wraps around you as you step through the gate. Her healing hands take away my worries, anxiety and stress. Her white light heals my soul. The body wrap is a wonderful detox and pure bliss to my skin. Her fresh food facials are exact what my skin needs. I highly recommend anyone to come see her. 🙂 ~Christine
We had the best time and we needed the relaxation. Keep up the good work and I am recommending you to my clients to experience what we did. ~Andrea and Tet
Thank you for a healing, relaxing morning! And thank you to my husband for bringing me to the spa to get pampered!
Continue doing what you do because it is fantastic. An unbelievable, out of this world, experience.
Keep up the good work! Exceptional!
Let yourself embrace the calm, safe nurturing space trust Melissa to bring out your positive energy. ~Nancy
Blissful! Do it. It is amazing! You will feel relaxed, revitalized and rejuvenated. ~Jennifer
Wow!~Phillip
Great experience – will recommend and be back! ~Michelle
Sarah was a WONDERFUL host to my mom, her best friend, and I for my mom’s birthday. My mom added on a massage to the facial groupon I bought online and said it was VERY worth the winding, scenic drive to Felton. I was the only one to sit in the cozy dry sauna, it was very hot and a bit stuffy but I felt my yoga-tired muscles let go after the first few minutes. My body felt lifted when I showered in the outdoor shower in the lush backyard. A friendly gray cat greeted me loudly when I stepped out 🙂 I actually fell asleep (and snored my heart out apparently) on the comfy couch in my soft robe as I waited for my facial (I was last). I slept peacefully until the chocolate avocado mask woke my appetite and moisturized and replenished my skin. My mom and her bff got tomato cucumber masks and said it was refreshing and had a crisp, bright lightness afterward. The foot and hand massages were perfect, I’m pretty sure I dozed off when my hands were slipped into hot mittens after the salt scrub. Sarah was very professional and talked my mom through her first facial and massage EVER! My mom was so nervous and didn’t want to seem new or that she didn’t understand. Sarah made the best impression and really made us feel appreciated. I’m glad we had the whole area to ourselves, it was very personal, relaxing, and I’m grateful for taking my mom and her bff here for their first spa experience!! HIGHLY recommended!!
Yesterday morning was so relaxing at Balance Studio Spa! Thank you Sierra Rose! It was just what I needed:) Highly recommended! ~Jourdan
This studio is awesome. Even if its not close for you, use it as a getaway for the day. A beautiful drive from San Jose coming and going and was what I needed.~Sufani
Extremely relaxing, loved the atmosphere and I am feeling great!
So I just wanted to let you know my visits to the spa were wonderful! Thank you very much! ~Paul
Comments about our Spa Parties
After looking at a variety of different options, my girlfriends and I chose Balance Studio for our friend’s bachelorette party recently. And we sure are glad we did. Upon arriving at this serene home studio, we were greeted warmly with lemon water, a tiara for the bride-to-be and a “bride” champagne flute before being ushered into a gorgeous HUGE studio we had free roam of for the entire day. The owner, Melissa, allowed us to bring in outside food and drink, and she even walked us to a swimming hole lake for residents of the vacation homes there rather than braving what would have surely been a crazy beach given the beautiful weather. The price was incredibly reasonable. We all received manicures and pedicures along with an hourlong massage while having use of all the amenities including a sauna, hot tub and back cottage on site for what would have been the price of a massage at a corporate or large cookie-cutter spot. Being blown away continued throughout the day, especially when it came to receiving a massage from Melissa who (I later found out) specializes in energy work, otherwise known as reiki, which I had not even previously heard of. As I told her after the massage, it was such a surreal experience that really changed my mindset. I am a very science-driven person but having felt what was happening (without her even telling me what she was going to do) absolutely blew my mind. After finding out I had a bad knee, she said she would focus her “energies” on it but I didn’t think that this was exactly what she was going to do. It truly is hard to explain in words, which is crazy for me to say given I am a writer. Skeptic or not, it is worth giving it a shot. You have nothing to lose and only a ton to gain by stopping by this beautiful location which will at the very least offer you much-needed R&R in a beautiful location adorned with a variety of plants and flowers, a true escape from reality. ~ Shannon
Everything was great for my Bridal party and getting ready for my wedding day at the spa. ~Sunset
Great spa party, Melissa is very good!
Thank you for a wonderful time on Saturday, we can’t stop talking about it! We can’t wait to have another spa day at Balance Studio Spa. You ladies are awesome!!! ~Andrea
Comments about Groupon and Living Social deals
Very relaxing, great experience. Just what I needed, beautiful setting. Thank You! ~ Jessica
Really enjoyed hearing about the different points in my feet that effect my organs. Very relaxing! ~Stephanie
It was amazing!Wonderful soothing environment! I loved it!
Continue your specials it got me here and I love it!~Tara
Very Relaxing! Enjoyed the whole process.
Relaxing and invigorating all at the same time, Thank you!
Excellent!
Zen-tastic! So relaxing, I wanted to stay all day. Thank you Sarah for helping me relax.
Intense relaxation. Loved the location and the skill of the therapist!
I very much enjoyed the overall experience
Fabulous – the massage and facial treatment were perfect.
Fabulous !! I’ll be back !! ~Suzanne
Soothing and calming.
Really great massage – super relaxing. I really liked the sauna too. ~Andrea
Fantastical! ~Sam
Very relaxing, magical surroundings, great music, calming and I would recommend to friends. ~Carolynn
Relaxing, easy going and fun. ~Molly
My Food Facial was relaxing. ~Jessica
Loved it!
The experience was calming to the body and soul, would like it everyday.~Linda
Awesome great service, love the sauna and outdoor shower. Highly Recommend. ~Nicole
My experience was wonderful and I look forward to coming back. Delightful, just what I needed. ~Jennifer, Living Social deal client
Yesterday I was given such a wonderful Mother’s Day gift,,,,the full treatment at Balance Studio Spa, and it was so AMAZING!!! First was 30 minutes of total decompression in the Infrared sauna, then chocolate avocado facial, during which I had hand a feet moisturizing treatment, foot salt scrub (you haven’t had the FULL treatment unless you have 2 people working on you at once!), followed by a one hour massage by Sarah!!! Thank you to Melissa and Sarah for an awesome day. I feel so special ~Jonnie
Comments about our Massage
Melissa has the best hands in town. ~Carol
Melissa has wise hands. ~Anne
I had a wonderful Massage and Reiki Treatment from Melissa Stone Santangelo at her very peaceful Balance Studio Spa in Felton yesterday. She pours love thru her hands into her clients. I highly recommend going to see her! ~Gwendolyn Beauregard, Bonny Doon
It’s always a great experience with you. But today, with the rain was EXTRA special! Terri and I are so grateful for your healing touch! Thank you! ~Kevin
The massage was fantastic from Melissa. ~Scott
Thank you Melissa Stone, what great massage! and I love the salt scrub. what a great place you got! look forward to more body work soon!~Aaron
Just had a blissful massage from Miss Sierra! I’ll be her guinea pig anytime…she’s gonna be an awesome massage therapist!!~Sophy
Comments about Melissa’s Balance Tool Kit
Melissa has helped me become back into balance. When I meet her I was at rock bottom and now I feel I am able to get back to my life. I have attended her Yoga classes, used her detox services and her energy work and massages, I feel healed me! I love her Groovy Goddess DVD and her book! It is easy for me to read and to follow the exercises. ~Stella
I have really enjoyed reading Melissa’s book. It is very informative for people who don’t usually run in that circle of balance and wellness. The daily exercises are very good, but if something is too difficult to face that day, you can skip it and come back. When I have a particularly hard day, I like to go back and re-read previous chapters, see what I wrote down, and evaluate if that is still how I feel. Other books that I have read can make you fell yucky for skipping around. I don’t usually like to read self-help books and I LOVE this book. Thanks Melissa!~Jenna
Melissa Stone is a gifted healer and writer. In her excellent book “The Key to Life Is Balance” she has designed a unique system to help anyone who wants to improve his/her life holistically. Using both personal anecdotes and case studies, Melissa inspires the reader to take her own simple-but-effective steps to heal past wounds and have a more positive outlook, both in the present moment and in the future. Her weekly Om’s are not overwhelming to do, and will provide one with fresh insights and a sense of renewal. I highly recommend this book!~Dyane
Dear Melissa, Christina let me borrow your book and I keep peeking through it. I have read the whole book and I am now going back to do the Weekly Oms. The meditations have been beneficial to me. I was out of practice with a lot of things that I have been doing and your book opened me back up. Thanks you for writing The Key To Life Is Balance and Thank You for sending it to Christina. I am having fun doing the workbook and re tapped into my creativity. Thanks again! ~ Namaste’ Chani
In the future, wellness, fulfillment and success will not be approached in separate pieces but in a holistic, integral way, encompassing body, mind and spirit. Melissa Stone offers a glimpse into the future in her book, The Key to Life Is… Balance. Melissa Stone clearly outlines a holistic, integral approach to wellness, fulfillment and success, drawing from a wide variety of traditions and sources, encompassing all aspects of yourself. Open this book and you open the possibility of discovering a new life and new YOU. ~Brian Piergrossi Life Coach, Spiritual Teacher, Author of the book, The Big Glow: Insight, Inspiration, Peace, Passion
In The Key to Life is…Balance, Melissa Stone beautifully and thoroughly presents the reader with many ways for them to balance all areas of their every day life. The reader is able to take the exercises, visualizations, questions, etc and realize what may be lacking within their experience and enjoyment of life, as well as the tools to change that lack into a positive renewal of energy with a refocused perspective on living in a healthy way. This is a day to day companion that will assist anyone on the path of spiritual enlightenment, personal fulfillment, and profound well being. ~Gabriella Hartwell Intuitive Relationship Life Coach, Spiritual Teacher and author of You Find Your Soul Mate When You Let Go of Searching
Comments about our signature Food Facial
Tried a chocolate facial, and it was to die for. The surrounding is serene, and the staff makes you feel like your on vacation in your own county. I recommend them to everyone!
Comments about Susan’s Facials
Great, Wonderful and Relaxing. Susa is a sweet person. ~Cindy
Fantastic! ~Rebecca
Comments about Energy Work by Melissa Stone
Being blown away continued throughout the day, especially when it came to receiving a massage from Melissa who (I later found out) specializes in energy work, otherwise known as reiki, which I had not even previously heard of. As I told her after the massage, it was such a surreal experience that really changed my mindset. I am a very science-driven person but having felt what was happening (without her even telling me what she was going to do) absolutely blew my mind. After finding out I had a bad knee, she said she would focus her “energies” on it but I didn’t think that this was exactly what she was going to do. It truly is hard to explain in words, which is crazy for me to say given I am a writer. Skeptic or not, it is worth giving it a shot. You have nothing to lose and only a ton to gain by stopping by this beautiful location which will at the very least offer you much-needed R&R in a beautiful location adorned with a variety of plants and flowers, a true escape from reality.~ Shannon
I had had two back surgeries in the past year and broke my back in three places and my sternum in half three years ago. After seeing Melissa 5/12 I experienced my first day without pain. It was the first time my back was not swollen and I felt finally cured and fixed. It has been the most amazing experience – to finally be pain free. Thank You Melissa ~ Mandy O.
Melissa’s polarity balance sessions brought balance back to my life. I was going through a difficult time in my life with my health. None of the “conventional wisdom,” modern medicine was working. I went to Melissa to learn how to do chakra meditations while Melissa did some energy work on my body (reiki treatments). After my body had been detoxified, I felt instantly better and knew that meditation would always keep me in balance. I now have the tools and knowledge to stay balanced. I meditate every day (on the rare days I don’t, I definitely notice the difference) and it’s amazing.~Charlotte
Comments about the Aloe reduction wraps
I purchased the Lotus Package and enjoyed every minute of it! Her studio is very relaxing, welcoming and adorable. I will be going back! !~ Cerissa
I’ve had 2 wraps so far and really feel that they are helping my skin to firm up while I’m losing weight. I have lost several dress sizes working out with Melissa but was frankly ready for the surgeon’s knife for my belly! The combination of the wrap, which I can honestly feel working while I relax and throughout the next several days, with exercise and good nutrition has really made a difference in my shape!!~Felton Client
Great! ~Debra
I have had 3 wraps now and I am totally feeling things are toning up. I have lost over 60 pounds working out with Melissa and now adding in the wraps feel I am starting to look like I want to look. even though Melissa says “change the way you see and the way you look” I still want to look a certain way and be healthy. I feel great after a wrap like my skin just got drenched with Aloe and I feel a huge cleanse go through my body. If you are losing weight, exercising and eating right this will really help you to get to your goals fast! ~Felton Client
Being pampered before my day begins makes the rest of the day much easier! Thank you to Sierra Rose at Balance Studio Spa 🙂 gotta love my girl!~Jourdan
Awesome and Relaxing. Sierra was great! I will be back for sure. ~C.C.
I lost at least 2 inches overall with the Aloe Body wrap last night. Amazing, book yours today!~Joni
Comments about Meditation Guidance by Melissa
My name is David and I am an addict in recovery. I am writing on behalf of Melissa Stone; who was of invaluable help to me in the early days of my new life without drugs and alcohol. Three years ago I entered a traditional 30 day treatment program – the difference being that this also offered yoga provided by Melissa.I can’t tell you what a difference this made. I have been familiar with various forms of yoga and holistic healing in my life; but this particular format was extraordinary. The nature of addiction encompasses all aspects of our being – physical, emotional and spiritual. And while traditional treatment programs address this partially -It was the complete and holistic approach provided by Melissa that made such a big difference. I had been 10 days in recovery feeling very unbalanced and stressed, unable to sleep or eat. After her first class, I felt a tremendous release – an aura of peace and well being enveloped me, that with continual attention, has changed my life dramatically to this very day. I am extremely grateful to have had this experience and opportunity; and I strongly recommend to anyone wanting to make their life more complete with health, opportunity, joy and serenity.~David
I was around 140 pounds with Melissa as my personal trainer, I have lost 20 pounds. I’m feeling good about myself. When Melissa is working with you she gives you 100% of her time.~Linda
Comments about our Foot Detox
I just want to say that although it happens everytime – I still find it a small miracle – that when I do the foot detox with Melissa Stone at Balance Studio Spa the difference it makes to my joints especially my knees is amazing.~Jade
Ahh good nights sleep and Off to Balance Studio Spa for a foot detox always works wonders on my joints~Jade
Comments about Classes
I attended the Intro to Qigong this morning with Jim, Melissa and Sierra, and it provided me a window into movement and self that I have not really ever found in other practices that range from yoga to climbing to karate. It is a unique and delicate combination of physical release and emotional intuitiveness. Jim guided us through the journey of appreciating the origins and styles of Qigong, and then actually engaging us in practice with an entire range of moves and interpretations. I am inspired to learn more, practice with conviction and encourage others to try this. Thanks to Melissa for hosting. Namaste… ~jb