by Maggie Pollock | Jun 1, 2026 | Wellness, Workshops & Events
Yoga + Sound Healing on the beach Introducing a new experience Summer 2026! Join us on the beach for yoga and sound meditation with two members of the Spa Manzanita team, Bailey (Licensed Massage Therapist) and Julie (Sound Healing + Restorative Wellness) June 27 July...
by Maggie Pollock | May 31, 2026 | Massage
What Is Gua Sha & Cupping Massage — And Why We Added It to the Menu Some tension doesn’t respond to pressure. The areas that have been holding for years — the neck that never fully releases, the shoulders that are back up by Tuesday — sometimes need a...
by Maggie Pollock | Apr 24, 2026 | Reiki, Restoration, The Studio House & Co.
One guest’s experience with Julie at The Studio House & Co. If you’ve been curious about energy work or sound healing but weren’t sure what to expect, you’re not alone. Most people have heard the terms. Fewer know what it actually feels...
by Maggie Pollock | Mar 1, 2026 | Restoration, Wellness, Women
Restoration Is Not Indulgence. It’s Strength. Women carry a lot. Careers. Families. Businesses. Aging parents. Community roles. Invisible labor. Emotional labor. Hormonal shifts. Expectations — some chosen, some inherited. For generations, strength has often meant...
by Maggie Pollock | Jan 22, 2026 | Wellness
For a long time, spas have been framed as indulgence — something occasional, extra, or earned. A treat. A luxury. But what we see every day at Spa Manzanita tells a different story. We see shoulders drop.Breathing slow.Movement soften.Faces brighten.Energy return....