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Meet the Team

At Embody Wellness, we strive to bring you the most effective and talented in our community. Each therapist is CAMTC certified and upholds the ethical standards and practices of our wellness industry. Our chiropractor and esthetician are licensed and insured. Our team is always continuing their education to provide a variety of modalities that better serve our client's needs. Massage is a healing art, and each therapist brings to the team a unique style and skill set. We are sure we can find the right fit for you.

 

Below you will find a short biography of each member of our team. If you have a specific issue or concern you are working with, please call our office at (805) 217-3307 and we can help find the best fit.

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Abby

Abby found her calling as a Bodyworker 16 years ago. She believes no one should have to live with chronic pain. Through her own experience she has found that consistent, advanced bodywork helps to maintain a pain-free lifestyle. She specializes in headaches, migraines, neck pain, shoulder pain, low back and hip pain. She strives to educate her clients on the importance of regular bodywork and prides herself on building a superior team of Bodyworkers. Abby has spent the past 12 years teaching massage at Kali Institute where she attended school and then later owned and operated for 5 years. She has since sold the school to return to her true passion of working with clients suffering from chronic pain.

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Alvaro

Alvaro started his career as a certified Personal Trainer 9 years ago. He’s a National level bodybuilder, during that process of becoming a professional athlete had a few injuries that forced him to take a break to recover. While seeking treatment from a massage therapist, he gained interest in sports massage therapy.

Alvaro graduated from National Holistic Institute with a 900-hour certification. His mission as a therapist is to reduce pain, promote faster muscle recovery, and overall improved performance for active people and athletes of all levels.

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Amber

Amber has been a massage therapist for 12 years. She loves providing personalized care to each client to address specific concerns and promote relaxation and healing. Amber specializes in therapeutic services including Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, trigger point, and reflexology. In her free time, she loves receiving massage, reading books, going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.

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Dana

Dana has been in the industry for 14 years. She has a broad range of skills in the massage and skin care realm. Her massage specialties include Swedish and deep tissue massage, incorporating tools, trigger point, myofascial release, Shiatsu, Reflexology, and Hot Stone.

Dana loves to mix her day with both massage, skincare, and hair removal services. You have your choice of 3 specialized facials with various enhancements available. In addition to making your skin glow, she can also shape, tint, and lift the hair you want, and get rid of the hair you don't.

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Dr. Denise

Dr. Denise grew up in a small town near Fresno, CA. She attended UC Merced where she found interest in Biological Sciences and got her BS with an emphasis in human biology. After graduating in 2011 she developed an interest in chiropractic and by the end of 2012 she found herself attending Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose, CA, away from the hot dry summers of the central valley. She found a chiropractic preceptorship in Camarillo, CA in 2015 while still completing her clinical requirements and realized she found her new home in Ventura County. She has been a chiropractor since 2017 and loves playing an active role in the healing process of her patients.
Dr. Denise has always dreamed of working in a multidisciplinary office with multiple professions that work together for the benefit of health. The prospect of working at Embody Wellness is deeply exciting both on a professional and personal level!

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Dylan

Dylan is a highly skilled and certified massage therapist with many years of professional experience. He has a real passion for therapeutic and corrective Bodywork. His specialties include deep tissue, NSB (neuro structural bodywork), sports and Swedish massage.

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Geraldine

Geraldine has been a Massage Therapist for 3 years. She specializes in deep tissue, trigger point & corrective massage, but can be accommodating to each client's individual needs. Geraldine’s daily life includes weightlifting, hiking & yoga. She is always looking to grow and learn, especially in the world of bodywork. At the end of the day, her ultimate goal is to create a safe space and some type of relief for everyone she works with.

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Izzy

Izzy is a Certified Massage Therapist and graduate of the Kali Institute. She specializes in a variety of massage techniques designed to relieve chronic pain, support recovery, and promote deep relaxation. Izzy is passionate about helping clients feel empowered in their healing journey and improving their overall well-being. She takes a personalized approach to every session, carefully listening to each client’s needs and adapting techniques and pressure to ensure comfort and effective results. By attentively observing body language and client feedback, Izzy tailors treatments to maximize pain relief, relaxation, and long-term benefits.

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Jamie

Jamie is a Ventura native and a graduate of Kali Institute for Massage and Somatic Therapies. She spent the early part of her career as a Certified Massage Practitioner at Caress Day Spa in Capitola, CA. She is versed in Swedish, Thai, Neuro-structural Bodywork, Cupping, Prenatal, Warm Stone, Acupressure, Reflexology, Sports massage, as well as Reiki and intuitive energy healing. Jamie is always seeking to further her education in Anatomy and Bodywork and is currently focusing her attention on the study of Lymphatic Drainage. She is always happy to share information she gains along the way to aid clients in their continued healing process!

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Jessalyn

Jessalyn Garcia is a skilled massage therapist, Kali Institute graduate, and 500 hr certified yoga instructor with a deep understanding of the human body and its energetic systems. Passionate about holistic healing, she blends therapeutic massage, movement, and chakra balancing to help clients relieve tension, restore balance, and reconnect with themselves. At Embody Wellness, Jessalyn creates a nurturing space where clients can relax and allow their bodies the space to heal, supporting the body’s natural resilience and well-being.

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Saul

Saul joined the Embody Wellness team in February of 2023. He attended Kali Institute for Massage and Somatics Therapies, where he graduated in December of 2021, and has been a Certified Massage Therapist ever since. Saul is a Neurostructural Bodyworker, incorporating Swedish massage, deep tissue, cupping, hot stone, Shiatsu (acupressure), Thai massage, and energy work. He values client communication, to better understand each client’s individual wellness goals. And if you have any pesky knots, he’ll track them down and work them out.

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