Altadena Healing Village

Healing Sundays with the Altadena Healing Village at the Akwaaba Food Forest

We are a volunteer-run, free integrative healthcare clinic for fire survivors and affected communities* We are located in a residential home, please be mindful of our neighbors and aware that parking is limited ( if you have disabilities, please arrange to be dropped off at the driveway)

Our schedule of services updates the week before each event

If fully booked for a service, please join the waitlist for cancellation notifications

For the best experience, we recommend booking multiple services in one day—but please book only once per service.

Service duplicates will be removed to give others a chance to experience our village.

Example of a wonderful Healing Sunday: Acupuncture, Massage, Energy Healing, and a Class!

However, booking 2 massages on the same day will result in the second being deleted.

Each appointment must be under the person receiving service.

We welcome families and have made it possible for you to create a family members account under your profile.

Tipping providers is appreciated, but not required

Fall Dates: Sunday 9/14, 10/19,

###Saturday NOVEMBER 22Village Fall Festival hosted by Rhythms of the Village at John Muir Highschool

Community Acupuncture

Community acupuncture is a form of acupuncture done in a shared space, where multiple people receive treatment at the same time in comfortable reclining chairs. This collaborative approach helps create a peaceful, supportive environment, where you can relax and restore balance, all while fostering a sense of connection with others in your community.


Massage Therapy

A massage session is a personalized, one-on-one experience where your provider will discuss areas of tension, discomfort, and stress related to fire exposure. The massage style—such as Swedish, deep tissue, or another technique—varies by provider, and the session may take place on a table or in a chair depending on the treatment. The goal is to relieve physical tension, improve circulation, red... Read More

A massage session is a personalized, one-on-one experience where your provider will discuss areas of tension, discomfort, and stress related to fire exposure. The massage style—such as Swedish, deep tissue, or another technique—varies by provider, and the session may take place on a table or in a chair depending on the treatment. The goal is to relieve physical tension, improve circulation, reduce stress, and promote relaxation, helping you find relief during this challenging time.


Energy Medicine- Reiki

A Reiki session is a calming, one-on-one experience where your provider uses gentle touch or hands-off techniques to channel healing energy. During the session, the provider will focus on clearing blockages, balancing your energy, and promoting relaxation. Reiki helps reduce stress, support emotional healing, and restore a sense of balance.


Yoga


Sound Bath

Joseph Benson (Nyai) is a Massage Therapist & Health Educator who’s wellness education and experience starts from the University of Houston with a B. S. in Kinesiology Exercise Science, then a certification to work as a Physical Therapy Technician, and followed up with a License Massage Therapist, in Texas. Moving to California in 2017, Joseph continued his education/experience in Orange County, CA.

As a Wellness Advocate and a provider of Massage & Bodywork, he has been fortunate to work alongside a variety of Preventative & Rehabilitative Medical Professionals to aide in the recovery of athletes, students, 9-5 workers, alike to treat a variety of patient/client conditions and ailments.

Joseph’s work and intentions of touch are from a Holistic and Healing approach.

The areas of Massage & Bodywork range from , Therapeutic Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sport, MFT, Reflexology, Trigger Point Therapy & more!

Joseph Benson (Nyai) is a Massage Therapist & Health Educator who’s wellness education and ex... Read More

TeeJ Wellness utilizes a variety of modalities, including Swedish, Sports, Manual Cupping, and Prenatal massage and also provides other services like Cupping IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization).

Her goal is to provide holistic therapies that focus on the whole person for body awareness and restorative health through massage therapy and movement. With the aim of creating an stress-free environment for relaxation and overall wellness.

She received her massage training at the School of Holistic Touch and have been a member in good standing with Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) since 2017. She utilizes various modalities to help clients relax and relieve stress.

She also holds certificates in Swedish/American Massage, Sports Massage, Prenatal/Infant Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, and Manual Cupping. Additionally, she is AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor and teach Pound and POP Pilates classes, among other formats.

TeeJ Wellness utilizes a variety of modalities, including Swedish, Sports, Manual Cupping, and Pr... Read More

Akaal Deep Kaur intuitive Reiki Master and Sound Healer.

Akaal Deep Kaur intuitive Reiki Master and Sound Healer. Read More

Rachel Kelly, RYT As a trauma-informed healer, my path has been shaped by a deep devotion to the ancient practices of yoga, meditation, breathwork + other sacred forms of healing. I offer these practices as a pathway back to your true self. The intention is to create a space where safety + transformation coexist.

Rachel Kelly, RYT As a trauma-informed healer, my path has been shaped by a deep devotion to the... Read More

Dr. Monica Marroquin is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Certified Massage Therapist. Her passion of helping others has led her down the path of healing and studying Traditional Chinese Medicine. She began her journey in 2010 by studying bodywork with a focus on Tui Na at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. She continued her studies at PCOM where she earned both a Masters of Science Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) in 2019 and Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) in 2020. Dr. Marroquin currently maintains a private practice in San Diego, Ca and is an Adjunct Faculty Member at Pacific College of Health and Science where she teaches Tui Na

Dr. Monica Marroquin is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Certified Massage Therapist. Her ... Read More

Christi Mendoza, L.Ac., is a California Licensed Herbalist, Acupuncturist, and National Board Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), practicing at South Bay Total Health in Torrance, CA. Recognized for her unique approach to Integrative Medicine, Ms. Mendoza blends Traditional Chinese Medicine with a variety of traditional and modern complementary modalities to create comprehensive, targeted treatment plans.

Her compassionate, personalized care is highly sought by healthcare professionals and individuals living with complex chronic illness, who value her ability to tailor treatments to individual needs and address multisystemic issues such as gastrointestinal disorders, chronic fatigue, immune dysfunction, and latent infections.

As a passionate educator and speaker, Ms. Mendoza is committed to empowering individuals to navigate their health challenges, providing tools to maximize physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual potential for a more fulfilling life.

Christi Mendoza, L.Ac., is a California Licensed Herbalist, Acupuncturist, and National Board Cer... Read More

Certified Sound Healer Practitioner.

Certified Sound Healer Practitioner. Read More

I am a manual therapist specializing in Visceral Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy, and integrative therapeutic massage. I use gentle, targeted, osteopathic techniques to relieve restriction within and around the internal organs, brain, nervous system, and vasculature, restoring healthy movement and function. By assisting the body in working through its internalized responses to physical and emotional trauma, I prioritize the often neglected root causes of chronic injury, illness, structural imbalance, and dysfunction. Sessions incorporate a balance of visceral, cranial, and musculoskeletal work, with the goal of restoring your body’s ability to adapt and heal on its own.

I studied massage at the Northwest Academy of Healing Arts. I have studied Visceral Manipulation, Cranial Osteopathy, and related disciplines extensively with the Barral Institute, and serve as a teaching assistant in their VM curriculum. I spend my free time underneath a pile of books, or out exploring the urban environment, camera in hand. I also play saxophones, ride bikes, and start more projects than I’ll ever finish. I live and work in Pasadena.

I am a manual therapist specializing in Visceral Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy, and integrat... Read More

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Located at: 482 W Washington Blvd, Pasadena
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