Sacred Splendor

Bez Balan

After an entire year without a massage, my body was crying for help. My neck, shoulder, and back ached all day and it was hard to fall asleep due to all the pain. I finally decided to reach out to Sophia after reading her wonderful reviews and she lived up to the 5 stars! Sophia was warm and friendly! I immediately felt comfortable upon meeting her and the 60-minute massage was everything I needed to relieve the pain. She kept Covid safe - making sure to wear a mask during the entire duration of the massage. She worked on all the different types of tightness and aches on my body so well that I had already decided I’d be coming back only halfway through! It was seriously THAT good and I felt amazing after the session! She also sent me home with some stretches and other recommendations to help with my posture and minimize the back pain. I’m definitely booking in the near future and so should you! Thank you Sophia! I’m glad I found you!

Anna D.

Sophia is an excellent massage therapist who genuinely cares about her clients. She is very attentive and will work spots on you that you didn't even realize needed work. I had a hot stone massage and it was very much worth it. I had never had a hot stone massage before, and it was beyond relaxing. It literally feels like your stresses are melting away. Before I met Sophia, I had massages with whomever was easy and available; after having developed a relationship with Sophia, I am truly lucky to be one of her clients. You can feel the attentiveness in her touch and feel that she is down-to-earth and really wants you to feel better. At the end of the session, your body and energy is renewed. Also, the aromas she uses in her aromatherapy are ON POINT! She has such good sense of the smells so nothing is overpowering.

Tara Devine

Sometimes the universe provides what you need when you truly need it. Sophia is such a gift. I moved last year, and took on a new, very demanding assignment. Self-care took a back seat for much too long while both work and personal life were in super high gear. As I began to emerge from the most stressful period, I began to acknowledge that this particular work, while rewarding, places unusual demands on my energy, mind and body. Thanks to Yelp, I discovered Sophia. Sophia is different than any masseuse I have been to before. The combination of great qualities is truly unique. She is: - a gifted, lovely and kind person - an exceptional empath, incl. but certainly not limited to physical empathy, that steers her directly to your problem areas, including some you might not even be aware of until she gets there! - a very simple but well thought out intake that allows her to tailor your massage uniquely to you and your needs or preferences, including injuries or chronic problems - well-organized and consistent with bookings, reminders, and other communication - the right amount of verbal check-in during a massage - a source of lovely, positive, warm energy - a source of knowledge and recommendations for products, exercises and other well-being activities specific to you I also love the simplicity of the products she uses (essential oils) as I am not a fan of artificial scents and fragrances. And as someone who can neglect self-care, I like her gentle reminders at departure to ice certain areas she worked more heavily on, drink extra water, etc. Her studio is calm, quiet, and cozy. Parking is easy. Sophia has become a cornerstone of my improved self-care program. I am grateful to have found her and would recommend her most highly.

Machaela Collins

I have been going to massage therapists regularly for three years now due to a lower back injury that has never fully healed. I am very athletic, so as soon as it starts to get better, I often aggravate it again, so stretching and massage have helped allow me to stay active. I was new to the Los Angeles area and needed to find a therapist who was not only knowledgeable, but also intuitive and pleasant to work with. Sophia has been a total joy and pleasure to have found. She knows what she is doing and is the consummate professional, while also being a warm and caring provider. I am so happy to have found her. Her work space is truly like a little sanctuary right in the heart of Main st. Santa Monica. I look so forward to going every time. She is thorough, gives you exercises and very affordable/practical home/lifestyle upkeep suggestions as well, and only if you ask for it. Nothing is forced. Love working with her, highly recommend this delightful massage therapist to all!!