Essentia Body Therapy

We used Essentia for chair massages at a women's retreat. I can't say enough good things about it. Kayla, the owner, was very responsive and helpful in planning. We had three therapists for a three hour block. Laura, Bryan, and Poppy were on time, flexible, and responsive to everyone's individual needs. No one felt rushed, even though it was a 15 min massage per person. The ladies raved about it all weekend. Multiple participants plan to drive from Silicon Valley to the spa in Santa Cruz for massages. They made our weekend perfect! Highly recommend them to make your event memorable.

Jessica and Poppy were amazing for our wedding anniversary! Was so happy we were able to get away and have a relaxing time at the spa. They take care of you and are so warm and friendly with great customer service. Both of our massages were so relaxing! We can’t wait to come back.

Vacationing on the coast and wanted a massage after hiking, biking and kayaking. Great place. Cute Victorian house with easy parking. Very clean with beautiful plants and artwork. Staff is professional and super friendly. One of the best massages I've had in a long time. Feeling super relaxed. Thank you!

I've been receiving monthly deep tissue massages at Essentia for the past year and a half. The staff are professional, experts in their craft, and deliver the highest quality massages tailored to my particular needs. The business is clean and inviting and even has a darling retail space with cards, jewelry, wellness products and more. Highly recommend massage therapists Kayla and Laura. Best spot for a massage in Santa Cruz!

I had my first ever prenatal massage with Lisa and she was amazing! She made the whole experience super comfortable and accommodating. I would recommend her for your next massage whether you’re pregnant or not. She was awesome!

I booked a 50 minute deep tissue massage for my husband as a gift. It was very easy to use their online scheduling and appoint a massage therapist who was available the same day. My husband had nothing but rave reviews for Laura and the spa-like quality of the cute Victorian house. He is looking forward to going back for a longer massage in the future.

I am a trained massage therapist and Essentia is where I go to receive my massages. The building is a gorgeous Victorian that is meticulously clean yet warm, cozy and welcoming. All of the staff is top notch, their practitioners are so well trained and all have their specialities. I spoke to them on the phone and they took the time to help me find the right match for my bodies needs which were met and exceeded. I highly recommend, you will be so happy you did!