I had a fall a few months ago and Jose's amazing touch released so much tension and tightness from my neck, back and legs. Today i feel a lightness and flexibility I haven't felt since my accident. I highly recommend that you visit Jose for your health and wellbeing. He is wonderful. read more

Jose was such an intuitive healer, immediately putting me at ease, from the first touch of his hands. It seemed like he could easily read the tension patterns in my body. Without me even saying anything about it, he went directly to the places that needed attention, and knew how to give the right kind of pressure to cajole, dissolve, and release the tightness in my back, shoulder, and hips, especially. I got off the table feeling like I had a new shoulder, my neck had so much more freedom, and my walk was more full of space. I'd highly recommend Jose if you want deep tissue massage, and want to work to your edge to gain freedom of movement. He uses a combination of styles, including Esalen, deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial release, Traeger. I think the most effective part was the oil on skin, repetitive strokes with hands, forearms, and elbow in the places where my muscles most needed it. He paused several times to check-in to calibrate that he was using the right pressure, but it didn't even feel necessary, as it seemed like he was reading my body directly. It felt really courageous for him to go right into the areas of pain, with strength and sensitivity, and stay attuned as we went into the depths together. I think this combination of courage and sensitivity is what I most value in a massage therapist - it really allows you to go as far as your body is willing towards free movement. I'd highly recommend working with Jose, and look forward to being on his table again! read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would. Had a massage yesterday for tendonitis & piriformis issues. When done, I felt like I was floating. My issues were much better overall. Jose is a master of body therapy. He really gets into helping the body feel better and concentrates on the muscles/tendons. I cannot say enough about how amazing he is. read more

There is nothing worse then constant back pain and trying to find someone who you can trust. I had a metal plate put in my neck after I lost the use of my right arm. I needed physical therapy and found Jose. The fact he is a physical therapist makes him the most intuitive masseuse. He finds the area of your problem and "fixes" it. I complained once to him of tennis elbow and he fixed that. I didn't think that was possible. I need on-going care so I've had 15 years to get to know Jose and the most impressive and best characteristic he possesses is his ability to ALWAYS make me feel special. I'm not even sure how he does it but I look forward to spending time with Jose and honestly, l'm not a massage girl. When I am traveling and have flare ups, I won't go to see any one else anymore. I've had some very bad experiences that just aren't worth it. I trust Jose with the very thing I value most, my health and well-being. read more

I got to La Casa de Maria Friday for a weekend retreat. I signed up for a massage with Jose, who was on site and happened to have a space for me at 6 pm. Well honey, there are, as they say, no accidents. Jose Maria is part shaman, intuitive, angel, muscle whisperer, time bender & skilled practitioner. He coaxes the muscles out to play--even the hardened ones that refuse to budge under normal circumstances. I felt like I was breathing & being breathed. He did one thing on one shoulder and a totally different thing on the other. No cookie cutter table work here. I felt like I was floating at times and I really felt like we had been in the massage room for close to 2 hours. Ah-no. An hour ten minutes at the most. I was not the same person who flopped on the table at 6:05! Jose Maria is truly a master practitioner. I look forward to seeing him again! read more

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I Received my Massage from Jose at the Alchemy arts center in Santa Barbara California. The massage I received from Jose was the most beneficial, therapeutic, and healing massage that i have ever received. Jose executes a perfectly balanced massage that leaves you feeling relaxed while simultaneously energized. He has a intuitive gift and seems to know just what spots to work on as well as how much pressure to apply. I will most certainly be returning for more! and P.S. I am kind of a massage snob and it doesn't get any better than this!! read more

I just received one of the best Christmas gifts ever! A massage in my home from Jose Maria Carpizo. With a warm fire in the fireplace, a sparkling Christmas tree all lit up, and Jose in my living room, my evening was heavenly. At one point, I felt like Jose was sculpting my body into a painting. I was poetically stretching and merging with the canvas and paint beneath the hands of the sculptor... read more

Amazing Deep Tissue Massage! Jose is a wonderfully intuitive massage therapist. I thought I new where my pain was coming from, but he was able to find it and work through it with long and deep strokes with his forearms and elbows. I got what I asked for so don't be afraid to advocate and clearly state what you are wanting to get out of your massage. Jose listened and worked collaboratively with me to help relieve pain and tightness due to work related stress and a sports activities. I will definitely schedule a follow up with Jose the next time I'm at La Casa de Maria! read more

Jose is the most gifted massage therapist I've ever had. With strength, tenderness, intuition, and grace, he tunes into the subtle realm to coax my body, mind and spirit back into to my natural, sensual state of wholeness. Afterwards, I feel strong and soft, connected and released, awake and dreaming, out of my mind and in it - all at once. I feel I am walking on air, or that I am being poured. Thank you, Jose. read more

Jose is the best. He has been by husband's therapist for years. And now mine. And we won't have any other than Jose. He does not just give you a massage, with his physical therapy skills, he knows how to heal you. He fixes you. Best yet, he makes house calls. A true master read more