Southwest Ayurveda
Holistic Health and Bodywork
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a health science that has been practiced for over 2,000 years with roots in ancient India. Just as relevant today and applicable in any location, Ayurveda uses universal laws of nature to assist you in achieving your best health. From diet and lifestyle guidelines to hands on body therapies, Ayurveda can help you find balance and ease in your life so you can focus on what is important to you.
Services
Health Consultations
Explore how Ayurveda can assist you in reaching your health goals and start living your best life today. Receive insight on your unique constitution, and leave with diet, herbal, lifestyle suggestions and more.
Abhyanga or Integrative Massage
Experience a traditional Ayurvedic massage or ‘Abhyanga’ done with an herbal infused oil catered to your needs. Or an Integrative massage using techniques such as Deep Tissue, Reflexology, and assisted stretching.
Svedana (steam therapy)
Enjoy a steam sauna after your massage with a ‘steam tent’ that is placed over you right on the massage table. For relaxation, pain relief and a gentle detoxing effect.
Marma Therapy
Also known as acupressure; stimulate certain points on the body to revitalize, bring pain relief and relaxation.
Who Is Rafael?
Rafael has been on a mission to understand how to be truly healthy, embodied, and vibrant in our bodies. He believes that the most effective way we can make a positive change in this world starts with each individual becoming the best version of themselves. His journey into health began around the year 2012 when he became interested in Yoga. As he developed his Yoga practice, he was introduced to Vipassana meditation, and attended his first of many meditation retreats. Beginning to explore various healing modalities, he became a level two Reiki energy facilitator in 2018 under Renee Sarasvati. Eventually he found a mentor that taught him Ashtanga yoga and philosophy as well as Ayurveda. Feeling a resonance with this ancient knowledge, he went on to study Ayurveda at Kerala Ayurveda Academy, becoming an Ayurvedic Health Counselor in 2021. His most recent studies led to him graduating from the massage program at Santa Fe Community College and becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2025. Rafael currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife and son.
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