Shannon is intuitive, caring, and a very talented massage therapist. She creates an environment that promotes peacefulness and healing. This may be one of the best bodywork experiences I've had. read more

I have been getting massages with Shannon for 12 years. I found her by accident on google one day. She is hands down the best massage therapist I have ever gone to. She is intuitive, talented, and kind. When I am in pain, she helps me greatly. She can tell when my back is out of whack before I get to my chirporcator and exactly what is wrong. She helped me during a high risk pregnancy, post pregnancy and dealing with ongoing herniated disks. It has become almost impossible for me to get massages anywhere else! read more

Shannon is the best massage therapist in the area. She works on my lymphedema, as well as massaging the tight muscles in my back and shoulders. Her office is quiet and peaceful. Thanks Shannon for the last 10 years of great massages. read more

Shannon is truly amazing and is an incredible massage therapist. I've been going to Shannon for the last 4 years and she has provided me incredible care before during and after my pregnancy. Shannon is knowledgeable and her techniques are effective and tailored to my needs. Thank you Shannon!! read more

Shannon really is the best! I've been going to her for upwards of 6 or 7 years and trust her with all my previous injuries as well as prenatal massage. I feel very safe with her touch and trust all her recommendations for additional stretches, etc. She is thorough and very good at what she does. I highly recommend booking with her. read more

I have been a grateful client of Holistic Women's Wellness for over a decade. Shannon is a healer. She is intuitive and highly trained on how to provide amazing relief to the body's aches, pain and muscle tightness. All this along with feeling completely pampered and deeply cared for. Make an appointment today! Your body, mind and spirit will thank you! read more

Shannon is wonderful. She is so aware of issues with our bodies. She first does an evaluation, then she checks in every time you come in to see if anything has changed. I have issues with my back and she has a de-stress back treatment that really helps. Completely recommend her. Peggy Y. read more

I've gone to Shannon for pre and post natal massages and both were amazing but the absolute best massage I had was an induction massage when I was past my due date and facing an induction. I had a pretty low bishop score so Shannon wasn't sure if it would work but I convinced Shannon to try anyway and guess what?! I literally went into labor that night! I largely credit Shannon's skills with being able to help me have my water birth at the birth center I'd been planning and might not otherwise have had. Warning though - it's not necessarily a typical relaxing/fun massage - more of an acupressure session but it does work! read more

Shannon is a fantastic massage therapist. She takes the time in the beginning to have a full consultation with you so she really understands what is going on with your body, and notes and remembers it for subsequent visits. I always feel amazing for multiple days after a massage with Shannon (instead of some places where you only feel good during the massage itself), and I think I could really start to tackle some of my knots/tension with regular visits, so I have now budgeted in regular appointments with Shannon. It is well worth the money. It is also very easy to sign up online. read more

I've had many massages over the years, but the last few times I wasn't having much luck so I looked to yelp. And I am soooo glad I did! Shannon is amazing! This is one of the best massages I have ever had! I booked a 90 minute massage so I could relax before an upcoming medical procedure. And I had just gotten over pulling out my back a couple of weeks before. Shannon was very thorough and managed to hit every spot and every ache. She is very in tune with what is going on with her clients and also included some stretching of my arms and legs. Not to mention a sugar scrub on my feet! Now that was an added bonus! It was 90 minutes of heaven. I can't wait to schedule another appointment. read more

I can't say enough about how wonderful I feel after a massage with Shannon. She's very attentive to the details. She understands what we women need to feel pampered and special. If you are looking to treat yourself or a special someone, Holistic Women's Wellness is your best choice! P.S. Two hours is the way to go! read more

Absolutely love knowing my wife will 100% enjoy the gift of massage from Shannon for pretty much any occasion or holiday. Cannot recommend it enough. My wife comes back so relaxed and giddy. Totally worth the price of admission...and then some! read more

I was gifted a massage by Shannon by my mom during a visit home from grad school. While I haven't had many massages in the past, I can say with full confidence that this one topped them all. Shannon was very attentive to my "problem areas," and incorporated some healing into my lower back muscles because they have been giving me issues for the past few months. She is so knowledgeable about anatomy and trigger points. She also talked me through breathing (read: reminded me to breath deeply) and did some passive movements with my arms and legs. I have never felt so relaxed as I did when I left! I am sad that I am only visiting Santa Cruz for a little bit, as I would gladly return to Shannon in a heartbeat. read more

Cant express how wonderful Shannon is. Super knowledegable about the body and a master with her hands. She is very intuitive about your physical and mental well being. I love that she takes time to assess my needs before each massage and sends me off with great healing energy. I HIGHLY recommend her!! read more

You have not experienced a wonderful massage and tell you have come here. Save your money, stop wasting your time, and book with Shannon. She absolutely knows what she's talking about and is worth the long wait for getting in to see her. As a bonus, you can even book online. She listens to you and actually does the things that you want her to do. She takes notes and has a great computer program so she can keep working with you and your needs more easily. Book now, and book for the rest of the year. This is, by far, the best massage I have ever had. read more

I've been to many different masseuses in the Santa Cruz area and Shannon is my favorite by far. I love the privacy that her home studio provides. It's quiet, serene and relaxing. She is an absolute pro who listens to your needs and balances them with what your body tells her. She also gives very helpful advice on preparing for labor and leveraging the different resources she provides with those also available in the community. Worth. Every. Penny. read more

I went to Shannon for a prenatal massage after experiencing some severe headaches. She seemed very knowledgeable and professional in her approach and did a thorough review of my health history and problems. I felt like she focused on the areas that needed relief and really helped loosen me up. Those 90 minutes were so peaceful that I almost fell asleep a few times! I hope to return for more massages in the future, money well spent! read more

I have been a client of Shannon's for over two years. She take the time to really listen to what I am saying about what is going on with my body and then uses her intuition to pinpoint and relieve stress and tension. I work in the helping field therefore, self-care is of the highest importance. I see Shannon once a week for a 90 minute massage. Shannon combines many different types of massage techniques and therapies to fit my needs. Shannon's home studio; peaceful, healing and tranquil, with beautiful meditative music in the background, paradise. In addition, Shannon make me a special mixture of massage oil that I wear help prevent hot flashes! My 90 minutes with Shannon is the highlight of my week! She is worth every penny! Magical! read more

I've been a faithful client of Shannon's since 2005. I try and see her twice a month. She is AMAZING!!! I know many people see massage as an indulgence, but I've come to realize that my hours with Shannon are MANDATORY MAINTENANCE!!!!! If you enjoy deep tissue massage, she's the girl for you. She's also been a GODSEND during my pregnancy. In this economy, we're all trying to save money. However, massages with Shannon are WORTH EVERY PENNY! You won't be disappointed =) She is the best EVER, EVER, EVER!!! read more

I am currently 5 months pregnant and had not had a solid comfortable night's sleep since my pregnancy began. Hip, neck and shoulder pain have been driving me nuts. Yoga, stretching and light exercise weren't doing the trick. In my frustration I set out to find someone who specialized in prenatal massage. Shannon addressed all my trouble spots with ease and didn't miss a thing. I cannot remember the last time I left a massage appointment in such a state of blissful joyous relaxation. I was realigned and healed in a matter of 90 minutes! Most importantly, I have had consistent solid relaxed sleep nightly since. A priceless result! I will be returning during and well beyond my pregnancy. Thanks again Shannon, I feel SO much better. Thank goodness! read more

I have had many massages over the years and I would definitely say Shannon is at the top of my list. From the well designed website to the kind and professional treatment I received everything was excellent! I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more