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Your Wellness Destination for Yoga and Alternative Healing
The Center for Healing has been dedicated to holistic wellness since 1988, offering transformative yoga classes, chiropractic care, and therapeutic massage. Our mission is to guide individuals toward optimal health by addressing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through personalized, compassionate care. With over three decades of experience, our team of certified professionals specializes in therapeutic yoga, spinal alignment, deep tissue massage, and rehabilitative therapies tailored to individual needs.We prioritize creating a serene environment where clients can release stress, recover from injuries, and deepen their understanding of holistic healing practices. Our integrative approach combines ancient techniques with modern science, ensuring each client receives evidence-based care from instructors and practitioners with extensive training in their respective fields.
Services
Yoga Therapy
Chiropractic Adjustments
Therapeutic Massage
Posture Re-education
Craniosacral Therapy
Yoga Asana Classes
Deep Tissue Massage
Highlights and features
- We offer therapeutic yoga classes designed for injury rehabilitation and chronic conditions.
- Our chiropractic care combines spinal alignment with postural re-education for lasting results.
- Certified practitioners provide personalized therapeutic massage tailored to individual needs.
- Instructors have decades of combined experience in yoga therapy and physical rehabilitation.
- Serene environment supports comprehensive healing through holistic, science-backed practices.
What people say
Transformative yoga classes
Experienced instructors
Serene healing environment
Effective chiropractic care
Personalized attention
Services
Therapeutic Yoga
Therapeutic yoga combines physical postures, breathwork, and mindfulness to address injuries and chronic conditions. This practice rejuvenates physical and mental health through personalized sequences. Ideal for individuals seeking rehabilitation, stress reduction, and improved body awareness.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Precision spinal adjustments restore alignment, alleviate pain, and enhance nervous system function. Our approach integrates posture analysis and rehabilitative exercises for lasting musculoskeletal health. Beneficial for chronic pain, postural imbalances, and injury prevention.
Therapeutic Massage
Targeted massage techniques relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote deep relaxation. Sessions address specific concerns like chronic pain or stress-related conditions through tailored pressure and movement therapy.
Posture Re-education
Specialized instruction corrects postural imbalances through movement analysis and corrective exercises. Combines yoga principles with biomechanical assessment to improve daily movement patterns and prevent repetitive strain.
Craniosacral Therapy
Gentle craniosacral techniques release tension in the central nervous system, promoting emotional release and physical healing. This subtle yet powerful therapy addresses migraines, stress disorders, and chronic pain conditions.
People
Makaya Roma
Chiropractor, Yoga Therapist
Dr. Makaya Roma combines chiropractic expertise with yoga therapy, teaching since 1988. Her approach integrates spinal alignment and rehabilitative practices for holistic wellness.
Junko Movellan
Yoga Instructor
RYT200 certified instructor specializing in Hatha yoga and myofascial release. Teaches alignment-focused yoga classes for strength building and therapeutic applications.
Joyce Anue
Yoga Therapist
Classical hatha yoga expert with four decades of experience in orthopedic physical therapy. Develops therapeutic sequences combining somatic movement and Ayurvedic principles for healing.
Joan Donato
Yoga Instructor
Ashtanga yoga practitioner with 50 years of experience. Focuses on mindful movement and breath awareness for students of all levels in her beginner-friendly classes.
Questions
What services do you offer for chronic pain relief?
We specialize in therapeutic yoga, chiropractic adjustments, and deep tissue massage to address chronic pain through physical alignment and stress reduction.
Are your yoga classes suitable for beginners?
Yes! Our instructors offer modifications for all levels, including restorative options for beginners and therapeutic adaptations for special needs.
Can chiropractic care help with posture improvement?
Our chiropractors combine spinal adjustments with posture analysis to correct imbalances and teach proper alignment techniques for lasting improvement.
How do I book an appointment?
Text or call us at 831-332-0760 to schedule your first session. Most classes accommodate drop-ins with prior confirmation.
Reviews (7)
Gabi C.
Nov 06, 2019
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This amazing place is indeed, like its name. a center for healing. I have been going to Makaya's yoga class for over 10 years, once a week but that is what made a difference for my back and well-being. I started doing body work with Dr. Makaya Roma on a regular basis, once a month.no matter what! BEST decision and money spend! No more."ouch I threw my back out " I am so thankful for Makaya and her knowledge, THANK YOU!
Amaya Kay
Jun 12, 2018
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By far my favorite yoga center, with the most experienced helpful compassionate teachers. The way the space is decorated gives off extremely calming energy, and is very beautifully organised.
Jeanne H.
Jan 28, 2017
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Makaya's yoga is so helpful. As a chiropractor, she knows how to keep us all in alignment. Her studio is large, comfortable and she's a lovely person to boot! I highly recommend her.
Brandi Yates
May 22, 2016
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Wonderful! Dr Roma is amazing, and really focused on healing the body. I'm pleased to have found this place - I've had chronic problems with my lower back for many years, she was very through, professional, and sent me home with exercises and stretches to help alleviate my muscle issues from home. Thank you!
Kyle Hurford
Feb 22, 2016
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Makiya Roma is the best. She has the most intuitive hands and makes you feel better about life. I have been going to her on and off since I was in grade school, and I'm still saying she's the best.
Charlotte S.
Jul 11, 2013
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This is the best massage in Santa Cruz County. I have been getting bodywork done there by the owner, Makaya Roma for a couple of years now, and she has greatly improved my upper, lower back issues as well as some tendinitis in my arm. Her background in physical therapy is apparent-her work creates lasting changes and I am never, ever sore afterwards. Makaya helped me recover quickly from whiplash and now I see her regularly for tune-ups.
She is also a chiropractor and there is no hard sell on weekly adjustments like other chiropractors do. No BS and no guilt. Makaya is very down-to earth and will meet you where you are. The Center is spacious, tranquil and I always feel renewed after a session there. The rates are comparable even though they offer so much more than massage. If you want a gentle easy yoga class try hers. I fully recommended gifting yourself to a visit there!
She is also a chiropractor and there is no hard sell on weekly adjustments like other chiropractors do. No BS and no guilt. Makaya is very down-to earth and will meet you where you are. The Center is spacious, tranquil and I always feel renewed after a session there. The rates are comparable even though they offer so much more than massage. If you want a gentle easy yoga class try hers. I fully recommended gifting yourself to a visit there!
Sparky H.
Dec 28, 2012
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Went to a drop-in Yoga class two Saturdays back in the morning and it was a great experience! The class was intermediate but instructor took time to show modifications for beginners. I would recommend it.
