Testimonials

Andrea is a gift. She is incredibly gifted, kind, and has a positive energy that promotes healing. She is more than a massage therapist - she is a compassionate healer that cares about her clients. I recommend Andrea to everyone I know and each person agrees-Andrea is the best!

Britta

A massage from Andrea is like an hour-long savasana. Her experience in a variety of healing arts and as a yoga teacher all come together to create something magical. On top of that, Andrea is such a warm and loving person, and her spirit comes right through her hands to your heart. I cannot recommend her highly enough, and am just grateful that she is in San Diego!

Warmly,
Torrie

I have been going to Andrea for the past four years for massage therapy, and she is the only massage therapist I recommend to friends and family. Not only does she give the most therapeutic and healing massages; Andrea also offers relaxation techniques and stress management skills that have helped me get through some of the toughest days.

Amy

I interviewed several different doulas to try and find someone who I'd be most comfortable having assist me with the birth of my first baby. My husband was serving in Iraq, and chances were high that he wouldn't be able to make it home in time for the delivery. None of the doulas I talked to left me with the feeling of peace and comfort that Andrea did. As soon as I met her in person, I knew I'd found my doula! Andrea has a calming, personable and genuine personality and puts everyone at ease quickly. She was so knowledgeable about preparations for the baby's arrival and how to work with the hospital staff to help to have the birth experience I was hoping for.

My favorite part of my pre-birth doula help was getting a massage! Ooohhh, it was heavenly. For the first time in months, I was able to forget about my aching back, legs and feet, and just focus on relaxing and enjoy thinking about the little boy inside of me. Andrea met with me several times to discuss what I could expect during the birthing process, to guide me through a private yoga lesson, and provided constant support. When my husband came home in time to be with me during the delivery, she won his confidence immediately too. I wondered if it would be at all awkward, having someone besides my husband or mother, and medical staff in the delivery room with me, but it wasn't at all.

After 29 hours of labor, our baby was born. Andrea didn't leave my side the entire time and provided constant energy, determination, and full support. She came fully equipped with a birthing ball, essential oils, relaxing music, things to keep me warm and to cool off my burning forehead. I had a difficult delivery, and know it would have been much harder without Andrea's presence and help.

My husband and I both appreciated the relief she provided us (I'm pretty sure he got a massage during all this, too). She was available to help even after the baby arrived and only left the hospital once she was sure we were comfortable and in good hands. Andrea also came to our home a week or so after our little boy's birth to check our progress and see how we were adjusting. She arrived with a delicious, fresh organic salad and some tasty danishes. She's exceptionally thoughtful and I would recommend her doula services to any future mother. Even though we hadn't even met prior to me asking her to be my attending doula, I now consider Andrea to be one of my close friends and hope that she'll be a part of our baby's, and our lives, indefinitely.

Margie

I am thankful for your ability to create a safe nurturing space for me to experience relaxation & healing. Your quiet nurturing presence, your intuition, & ability to connect is a treasure. I leave each session feeling relaxed, energized & whole.

Thank you,
Kathy Spiegel RN

I have seen Andrea for several chronic injury problems to my shoulders and lower back. She is a miracle worker. She always knows what to do to get me up and going again in very short order.

You are a treasure,
My back feels much better.

Robert

It is such a treat to experience Andrea's bodywork. She seems to have a sense for what is needed, and has a soothing touch, that along with her beautiful nature ensure a wonderful, restorative experience every time.

Sean

Andrea is the best massage artist ever! Her deep dedication to the healing path, be it massage, yoga, reiki or service (ways in which we've joyfully interacted over the years) is tangible in every shining smile and heartfelt word. My life is richer for knowing her, and yours will be too, from the instant you connect and resonate, through relishing your moments of support and healing, until well after you write glowing words about her. Thank you for creating joy and healing in my life, Andrea!

Namaste,
Anna

Andrea has shared her natural healing energy with me through both massage and yoga. She truly embodies the holisitc practicioner, and I am so grateful to have been touched by her healing hands and heart.

Love,
Karyn

Andrea's touch had been an integral part of maintaining our own health and well being that we wanted to have her spirit and assistance with the birth of our child. Together we made a great team bringing our little soul into this world.

Thank you,
Louis, Aminta & Sophia

Andrea does an amazingly fabulous job of working out the tension that nests in my neck and shoulders as a result of my office hours spent on the phone and at the computer. She uses a great combination of gentleness and firm/hard pressure to banish the knots and stiffness. And better yet, Andrea is a lovely and caring individual who devotes herself to her chosen task - making our time together an oasis in my otherwise somewhat hectic schedule. She encourages me to leave my stress at the door, and creates an atmosphere of peace and restful. I always leave our sessions feeling relaxed and soothed -- physically, mentally and emotionally! I need to win the lottery so we can schedule daily sessions!

Rusty

Andrea is a terrific massage therapist and she does a super job. She has been coming to our office every Wednesday for several months now and she always gets glowing reviews from my co-workers. Her chair massages really help me to recharge my engine here and allows me to tackle workday stress with a more relaxed and fresh perspective.

Todd

Andrea was our Doula for the birth of our first son, Joshua. We decided to have a doula because I wanted to have a natural child birth and knew having an additional support person there would help me manage the pain of labor.

When we met Andrea we loved her patience, open mindedness and supportive attitude. She let us know that her job is to help us in any way possible before, during and after our son was born. Before his birth, Andrea came to our home to discuss our wishes for the birth and helped us revise our written birth plan. We also practiced relaxation techniques and massages.

When labor started we called Andrea and by the time we started counting contractions they were 2 � minutes apart so we headed to the hospital much sooner than we had expected. Andrea arrived at the hospital before the Midwife had time to check my progress in triage. She was there to help comfort me from the very beginning.

When I finally arrived in the labor and delivery room, the nurse began asking what we had planned for the labor process. I was in so much pain from back labor and fast contractions I didn’t want to talk. Andrea helped the nurse find our birth plan and she was critical in explaining our wishes for a natural birth.

Andrea and my husband took turns massaging my back. She allowed me to focus on breathing and relaxing through the contractions and back pain. When labor became more intense, Andrea provided a heating pad for my back which really helped. She also had the forethought to bring honey sticks with her which gave me a much needed boost of energy. She even broke out with mouth wash when I complained of my husband’s bad breath! She knew just what we needed when we needed it and she was there with help before we even asked. Andrea also kept our family informed of the progress and kept them out of the room, according to our wishes, until we had some alone time after he was born.

A few weeks after the birth, Andrea sent us Joshua’s birth story. It was addressed to Joshua and gave an incredible perspective of the birth that would be impossible for us to recreate because we were so consumed with the moment. We can’t wait until he is old enough for us to read it to him.

We are truly blessed that Andrea was with us for the birth of our child and she will certainly be there for the birth of our second.

Sincerely,
Holly and Mac