As a child, Michelle had chronic ailments such as allergies, asthma, and constipation. Years of prescription antibiotics and feeling ill eventually led her to seek alternative healthcare options, when she was referred to a colon hydrotherapist. The practitioner educated her about digestive health and guided Michelle to have her first colonic. After three sessions she began feeling positive changes in her body.

In June of 2008, Michelle was in a motorcycle accident that changed her life. With the help of massage, physical therapy, energy work, and cleansing, she regained her health. She realized just how important a team of alternative health care providers could be in pain management and lifestyle support.

In addition to becoming certificated for colon hydrotherapy in 2009, she has over twelve years of experience working with the lymph system and practicing multiple types of massage therapy (pre-natal, deep tissue, hot stone, Swedish, and visceral). She is always striving to learn more and deepen her understanding of the body, and often enjoys attending seminars and trainings.

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Michelle finds great joy in sharing her experience and knowledge with others in search of inner balance.

Torey is a licensed massage therapist whose style is guided by the natural rhythms of the elemental world around us. Trained in Esalen Massage®, Torey works with a slow-flowing pace, long integrative strokes, and pauses, inviting clients to return to their natural state of balance and alignment. Torey holds space for you to drop deep into your body, to journey beyond the rational thinking mind, and to move into the subconscious realm of feeling and self-healing.

Julia has returned to Santa Barbara and is excited to be back providing our clients here at Hands of Soleil her quality care. Julia is originally from Canada where she studied at the Body Mind Institute, specializing in nutrition. She also ran a private consulting and wellness coaching company. She supports her clients in achieving sustainable, healthy weight loss and greater well-being through her fitness, nutrition, and coaching programs. Recently, Julia has certified as a Licensed Massage Therapist.  Julia is passionate about clean living and is always seeking ways to be in greater harmony with our planet.

Born and raised in the coastal beauty of Santa Barbara, Bianca has always felt a deep connection to the ocean. From the steady rhythm of the waves to the crisp, salty breeze, the sea is where she feels most at home. Whether she’s casting a line on a quiet morning or taking a walk along the shore, her love for the water reflects her calm, grounded nature and appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.

Rooted in Santa Barbara but always open to new experiences, Bianca balances an easygoing spirit with a thoughtful approach to life. She values the beauty of quiet moments and the people—and animals—who make them worthwhile.

With a keen interest in holistic wellness, Bianca is passionate about nurturing both body and mind. She believes in the power of balanced living and is always exploring new ways to support overall well-being, whether through mindful practices, natural remedies, or staying connected to the outdoors.

Ninaya Strandberg is a Swedish Holistic Health Coach, specializing in water therapies and seasonal cleanse protocols. She's been a certified massage therapist, yoga and colon therapist since 1995, serving thousands of clients, leading health workshops and retreats around the world.