This is not a review of a counseling session, but a half hour conversation I had with Elvina over…read morethe phone. I'm currently a graduate student enrolled in a counseling course, and conducting interviews of various local counseling professionals in the Bay Area. Elvina promptly responded to my request for an interview (without incentive) on a Saturday afternoon, and was very engaged throughout our conversation. She was honest, supportive, and very helpful. Her education and experience were formative in our dialogue, and I got a real sense that her care was genuine.

This review is almost 2 years overdue. I've been reluctant and am finally doing it now…read more Background: in Oct 2020 my fiancé Johnny and I came to Elvina for help. We met 7 years prior. After the first 6 months, Johnny didn't want to be physical with me, citing trauma from losing money in stocks. I couldn't leave him during this low point of his life so we stayed together. We weathered ups and downs and built a strong companionship. In late 2020 after being on breaks I finally resolved to leave him. He talked me into getting counseling as the last resort. This was how we started seeing Elvina. Elvina went over why we were there. My main issue was the lack of intimacy and Johnny's was the way we fight. We saw Elvina regularly for over a month. We talked about Johnny's concerns, conflict resolutions, even the details of his business. It was all about Johnny but Elvina forgot my main concern - the no-sex was NEVER mentioned. After a while, I gave up. It was difficult enough for me to bring it up at all (cultural taboo) and now it was further invalidated - is it even a big deal? Am I making a big deal out of nothing? I stopped seeing Elvina, feeling so embarrassed that I couldn't even tell her why I stopped. Life went on and we just had a baby (through IVF). Things are not better - Johnny got into stocks again and stopped bed sharing with me, citing he had to trade. Through my pregnancy (and all its hormonal heights), I was mostly alone at night. Then the market crashed and Johnny lost it all again. He now invests heavily in his business (borrow money to do so) and we fight constantly, me being weary and skeptical, and he thinks I'm being negative. Affection is so foreign and seem impossible in my future. Thinking back on Oct 2020 I wish I had more courage. I was so close to addressing my concern. Johnny would not address my concern. No one would. I wish there was professional help, the help I sought for. I wish there is some understanding of why he's this way. I have no confidence I will ever know, or that any professionals can help. Of course, life is not black and white. Johnny has a good heart. We get along well mostly. We also bonded over our son. But there is no intimacy. And there is always stress over his finance. I wish we could have talked about these in therapy. I write this because hopefully therapists would realize the importance of not dismissing their patient's chief complaint. I came to her seeking help at a pivotal point in my life and it was dismissed. I can't help but feel a deep sense of resentment towards it every time I am confronted with the reality of my circumstance.

My wife and I have treated ourselves to massages once to twice a year for the last 8 years. We have…read morealways really enjoyed it, but it wasn't until we met Kyana that we realized the full potential and true healing power of massage therapy. My wife met her first during Kyana's office hours at Montanya Spa in Orange. She credits her to helping her recover after she had a miscarriage and transition into pregnancy and delivery of our rainbow baby born this January 2024. I, myself, have injuries and traumas from decades in the service industry and Kyana's treatments have really been the only thing that has helped ease my chronic discomfort and move into healing. Kyana is a very special person who is open, kind, and receptive to what we need each day/each session. She has become part of our inner circle and we both owe her so much. Thank you Kyana for your continual support and love for our family.

So grateful to have crossed paths with Kyana. Her reiki work has helped me in so many ways. Her…read moremassages are amazing and incorporating both together has helped me so much with my physical and spiritual healing. I can't stop recommending her to my friends and family. She's amazing-she's the BEST

To be honest I went in there not a believer but as a desperate person who needed help with my self…read morenegative talk. If I tell you IT WORKS, it works!!! No more self negative talk. I am able to look at myself in the mirror now. My smile is returning. My old self that I missed so much is slowly coming back to life. ​Please try it out, you will not regret it.

My Husband and I have been using CINA for almost 2 years now. She is a fantastic massage therapist…read moreand I would recommend her to anyone looking for relief and results. She uses techniques I have never experienced before and I feel the difference. I have had and tried so many different types of massages and this is hands-down the best massage I have ever had!!! She is very professional and I recommend you try her ASAP!!

I researched hypnotherapy a couple of years ago, to help me work on having inner peace and not…read moredepending so much on the external world for my happiness. I spoke to Jonathan and Aila in a consult, and loved their personalities. The method made sense to me. It took me forever to decide, because I was trying to find the "right" hypnotherapist or therapy in general. Then my friend made a really good point and said, why are you waiting and deciding between these therapies--just do it! Keep feeding yourself and adding to your toolkit--you're never going to regret these types of experiences! He was right, and I am happy I listened. I was going through a tough time and met with the Love Gurus in their Hollywood home, with dim lighting and a cozy setting. We spoke honestly about my ideal life, love, goals, and what may be standing in the way of those (past and present). They said many insightful things that put some of my experiences in perspective, to this very day. We did energy work, breathing, and some movement at the end of the session. Then they followed up with homework every week for six weeks. Out of all the books I've read and therapy I've tried to get through the recent challenging times in my life, I have to say that this experience actually gave me the most noticeable shift. I was battling with sadness, feelings of being stuck, indecision, and powerlessness trying to navigate it all. Between the bridging session and the homework after, my mind shifted to a place of control, lifting me out of the previous lead blanket I seemed to be carrying around. We all have those moments that we feel a shift and seem to have moved on from a hurtful situation, or gain power in our lives. This was the experience with Love Gurus. I will add that the homework really solidified the therapy and worked the effects into my everyday life. If you're going to invest in this, then plan to keep up with that, as it makes all the difference. These two are pure love, and we can all hope to have the kind of love that they share...one day. ;)

Great service and imago one day to show these girls they ha e enough power to release my…read morestress......

Lately I had been feeling extra stressed and I knew I needed to do something different. Somehow I…read moreended up looking up Reiki on Yelp and this place had really great reviews and I decided to give it a try. I was definitely not disappointed. Jeanieva is friendly and puts you at ease as soon as she says, "hello" at the door. I am open to spirituality and new experiences but never had done Reiki. She explained the process and read my angel cards. I personally experienced feeling pressure in certain areas of my body "chakras" which she explained the beams were working on that area. I felt lighter, a bit lightheaded and did have a headache for a few minutes when she was working my crown chakra. She said that was normal. Anyways, I would definitely go back for a tune up when I need one.

Jeanieva is amazing! Love her energy, my daughter and I left the place feeling full of energy and…read moreloving ourselves more. Grateful for halving the opportunity to meet such a beautiful soul.

I am deeply grateful for my love coaching experience with Lauren. Our journey together was…read moreapproximately a 4 month process. Although I have a great career, I felt I was missing something but didn't know what it was. Through Lauren's coaching sessions, we journeyed together into what I wanted. She led when I was unclear on where to go and held space for me to discover for myself. Her coaching felt safe while being challenge that allowed for growth. Through that time, I controlled how deeply I wanted to go. If I was willing to open up in complete transparent vulnerability, Lauren exactly where I was at. She allowed me the space to lead and explore my own self. Ultimately my greatest discovery is how important taking care of my sexual energy is. As a man, there is no greater fulfillment than knowing that I can fulfill the sexual needs of the women in my life. Lauren helped me rediscover the sexual passion in me, how important it is to me, and how it affects how I live my life. When this energy is present, I am unstoppable. When it is not, I feel unfulfilled and energetically fatigued. It is almost like my soul itself is tired and not interested in living out my life's purpose. I have realized that only I can turn on this sexual drive within me. The answer and the almost magical piece of my life's puzzle that I was looking for was to both embrace and honor my sexual energy and then to pour and penetrate this energy into the cup of the woman of my choosing. Any man who desires to experience a rejuvenation of heart, body and soul through sexual energy and vitality would be well served to allow Lauren the opportunity to guide him through his own personal discovery journey. It happened for me, and I know she will do the same for you.

Lauren is an incredible coach. She beams with knowledge, insight and deep experience to help guide,…read moreopen, and transform. I am so glad I worked with her. A brilliant person, highly recommended!

I had the most amazing healing experience with Akia! I really appreciated that she took the time to…read moretalk to me beforehand so I could prepare for my session with intention and light homework. Once there in person, I felt safe to open up and tell her everything I was feeling and dealing with. She educated me on reiki and what would happen and then began the work. When she would lay hands on the different energy centers of my body, I could feel ripples of energy, lightness and relaxation. She used some bells to make tones and every moment was the best energetic adjustment. The love and care she puts into her process made all the difference and I woke up today at peace and not stressed or in a bad mood for the first time in MONTHS. Akia is not only the real deal and very gifted, but she is also so kind and thorough. She spoke to me afterward to tell me anything she picked up in my energy and how I can integrate and keep the healing going after the session was over. I feel so peaceful, centered and balanced and held in love. I cannot recommend Akia enough. - Maura M

If your mind, body, and spirit is open to something like this, it will one of the most enjoyable…read moreand enlightening experience you will ever have. And the experience continues long after your appointment has completed.

I highly recommend Angelic if you are looking for a reiki practitioner. She is very kind, gentle…read moreand knowledgeable. I absolutely love her. Her intuition is uncannily accurate. I was honestly floored. I am eternally grateful to her. I have just started my healing journey but just with our first session, I already feel like my path is much clearer. It was such a peaceful and curious experience. I am actually excited about life and it's something I haven't felt in a long time.

This was my first time doing an in person Reiki Soul healing session, and it was truly an amazing…read moreexperience. Angelic cleared any blockages I had, and I could actually feel the energy surging through me. I left feeling much lighter and with less tension. Afterward, she did a chakra analysis and provided a ton of insight. The soul reading was fascinating and she shared so many important messages in such a short time. I also loved how she texted me afterward with additional helpful info and tools to continue my healing journey. Thank you once again, Angelic! I'm so grateful for your services!