Stillpoint Signature Massage

Presence-Based Advanced Bodywork
Inspired by Esalen® Massage 

Still Point’s Signature Massage is an integrative, presence-based form of massage and bodywork that first took root on the cliffs of Big Sur, California, at the renowned Esalen Institute. In its essence, each session is an invitation to slow down, drop into a deep state of presence and mindful awareness of the bodymind connection, and experience a state of deep rest that we call the stillpoint.

This massage style was developed by co-owner Robin Fann Costanzo, drawing on over three decades of experience at the Esalen Institute, where she currently is a senior esalen massage teacher and Chairperson of the Esalen Massage and Bodywork Association.

Our team of licensed massage therapists share a foundation in the principles and techniques of Esalen-inspired touch; cultivated through dedicated training, mentorship, and immersive study. We encourage you to review the bios of our practitioners to learn their specialties, many are certified in Esalen® Massage, reflecting their deep training in this mindful, body-centered approach.

Sessions are designed to regulate the nervous system and support whole-body integration. Expect long, flowing strokes that travel the full length of the body. Pressure is applied with an open, full-handed touch and adapts as the body softens and releases. Practitioners move slowly, listening closely to your body’s cues in real time.

Your practitioner may incorporate a range of techniques such as gentle rocking, passive joint movement, stretching, deep tissue work, acupressure, craniosacral therapy, or subtle energy work. Every massage is unique and attuned to where you are, physically, emotionally, and energetically on the day you arrive.

*Esalen is the registered mark of Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California, used by permission.

$139

60 MIN mASSAGE

$165

75 MIN mASSAGE

$189

90 MIN mASSAGE

$260

2 HOUR MASSAGE

Signature Massage Benefits

The goal of a Stillpoint signature massage is to focus on the person as a whole, harmonizing body, mind and spirit. Physical contact is an important necessity for the body, as fundamental as nutrition and water. Therapeutic touch contributes to greater health and well-being. Key benefits of massage include: 

• Relaxation and Stress Reduction– The long flowing strokes coax your nervous system into a deep state of relaxation which allows the muscles to let go, the breath to deepen and the mind to get quiet.

• Awareness – Once the mind gently shifts from thinking to being in the present moment we are able to focus attention on areas in the body where you may be holding tension.

• Pain Relief - In your massage we will address any areas of concern using a variety of techniques to increase circulation, range of motion, flexibility and reduce pain.

• Peace of Mind – Your increased bodymind awareness can transform daily tension holding patterns.

Esalen® Massage Roots

This style of massage grew out of the work of Charlotte Selver who taught sensory awareness, and many of the awareness practices being explored at the Esalen Institute in the 1960′s through today.  Esalen Massage is known for the long flowing strokes, it’s slow pace, the way the practitioner moves and rocks the the body to create a feeling of full body relaxation.  Over the past 50 years many founders of  bodyworker modalities; Ida Rolf, Milton Trager, Moshe Feldenkrais, have taught or lived at the Esalen Institute and the best of their philosophies and techniques of working with the body are a culmination of  what we call Esalen Massage.  During an Esalen massage, we approach the body as a whole and seeks to create an environment for each individual to relax into a deep healing, and nurturing space.  It is a beautiful dance; a relationship that leaves the giver feeling as good as the receiver.  

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