Business Details
27 Years
experience
Holistic Healing Center in Alameda
VIVA LA VIDA has been dedicated to holistic wellness since 1999, offering a unique blend of medical massage therapy and shamanic healing practices. Our founder, Claudia Mar Ruiz, brings over two decades of experience in integrative health, having worked alongside medical professionals to address both physical and spiritual well-being. Specializing in trauma-informed care, we combine evidence-based techniques like CranioSacral Therapy and Deep Tissue Massage with ancient shamanic traditions, including soul retrieval and spirit animal guidance. Our practice emphasizes personalized treatment plans, incorporating hand analysis for self-awareness and somatic practices to connect mind-body communication.Certified by the National Holistic Institute and trained through the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, we maintain rigorous professional standards while offering sliding-scale fees to ensure accessibility. With a focus on empowering clients through holistic education and spiritual exploration, we create a safe space for transformative healing experiences grounded in both modern science and ancestral wisdom.
Services
Medical Massage
Shamanic Healing
Hand Analysis
CranioSacral Therapy
Deep Tissue Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Somatic Practices
Spiritual Guidance
Soul Retrieval
Shamanic Classes
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in integrative wellness practices
- Our trauma-informed approach combines medical and spiritual healing
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Sliding-scale fees ensure accessible holistic care
- Certified practitioners with ongoing professional development
What people say
Pain free and mobile again
Spiritually transformative experience
Deeply insightful hand analysis
Safe healing space
Life-changing shamanic sessions
Services
Shamanic Healing
Shamanic Healing combines ancient wisdom with modern practices to address spiritual imbalances and emotional blockages. Through guided journeys, power animal retrieval, and soul restoration, this service helps clients reconnect with their inner wisdom and life purpose. Practitioners use traditional techniques to facilitate profound personal transformations and energetic healing.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage targets chronic muscle tension and structural imbalances through focused manual therapy. This technique addresses pain from repetitive strain, postural issues, and past injuries using precise pressure and myofascial release. Sessions include postural assessment and self-care recommendations for lasting relief and improved mobility.
CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy gently manipulates the craniosacral system to relieve pain and improve nervous system function. This subtle, non-invasive technique addresses headaches, neck pain, and stress-related conditions by optimizing cerebrospinal fluid flow. Practitioners use light touch to release restrictions in the cranial bones and connective tissues.
Hand Analysis
Hand Analysis provides personality insights and life purpose guidance through palm patterns and fingerprints. This scientific approach reveals innate strengths, communication styles, and personal growth opportunities. Sessions combine fingerprint analysis with dynamic palm reading to create comprehensive self-understanding and personal development strategies.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage addresses the unique physical and emotional needs of expectant mothers. Specialized techniques relieve joint pain, improve circulation, and reduce stress through safe, pregnancy-appropriate positioning. This service supports overall wellness while addressing postural changes and hormonal fluctuations throughout all trimesters.
People
Claudia Mar Ruiz
Founder & Practitioner
Certified massage therapist and shamanic practitioner with 25+ years experience. Specializes in trauma-informed care and integrative wellness. Breast cancer survivor and advocate for women's health. Combines clinical expertise with spiritual healing traditions.
Questions
What makes your shamanic healing sessions unique?
Sessions combine traditional shamanic practices with somatic therapy and medical massage. Personalized approach integrates spirit journeying with physical healing techniques for holistic transformation.
Do you offer sliding-scale fees?
Yes, we provide flexible pricing options. Contact us directly to discuss financial arrangements that accommodate your needs while maintaining quality care standards.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Initial sessions include comprehensive assessment and intention setting. Physical treatments begin with postural evaluation; shamanic sessions require pre-consultation. Always includes personalized care plan development.
Are your services covered by insurance?
Most insurance plans don't cover shamanic services. Some flexible spending accounts may reimburse for massage therapy. Check with your provider for specific coverage details.
What is your cancellation policy?
24-hour notice required for cancellations. Missed appointments without notice incur full session charges. Exceptions made for emergencies and illness with proper notification.
How do you combine different healing modalities?
Integrative approach combines medical massage techniques with shamanic journeying, hand analysis, and somatic practices. Treatments are customized to address both physical symptoms and underlying energetic patterns.
